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Your Sweetie is Hinting for Lodging Gift Certificates ❤️ Want to be their Favorite?

April 13, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

OREGON B&BS OFFER LODGING GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR 25 VACATION DESTINATIONS

A Unique & Special Gift Supporting Oregon Small Businesses

Travel is back and lodging gift certificates for an Oregon Bed & Breakfast are smart gifts of exploration and adventure, rest and relaxation, while also supporting local, small Oregon businesses.

The Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild (OBBG), the only professional association of B&Bs in Oregon, offers lodging gift certificates that can be redeemed at any one of our 25 Inns across the state.

You can support local businesses while limiting social contact by purchasing contactless Gift Certificates online from the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild website. The recipient will have a great time getting away to a high-quality destination of their choice.

Oregon B&B Inspected and Approved Lodging for Cleanliness and Comfort

The inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild are inspected biennially to ensure high standards are being met. This results in cleanliness and comfort in a variety of Bed and Breakfast accommodations.

A lodging gift certificate from the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is the perfect gift for any occasion, any time of year. Rest and Relaxation in the form of a stocking stuffer? A wedding gift for the newly married? A graduation present? Employee appreciation or holiday gifts?

OBBG Lodging Gift Certificates are available in $25 increments and can be redeemed at every Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild member across the state. With 25 members to choose from that’s a lot of choices and with an 18 months expiration recipients have plenty of time to redeem them at the Inn of their choosing.

Your Sweetie is calling ❤️ Wanna Be their Favorite?

Oregon B&Bs are near hiking and waterfalls, along the coast or in the mountains, in wine country and even out on a working cattle ranch. There’s something for everyone. “Local innkeepers, who know their area of Oregon inside and out, love to help guests explore and enjoy all our great state has to offer,” said Sue Stein, OBBG President and innkeeper at Yamhill Vineyards Bed and Breakfast.

You can purchase Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild Lodging Gift Vouchers online, choose the amount and where you’d like them delivered. We’ll send them by mail with delivery confirmation.

It’s that simple. Not much of your time, but a generous gift of time for your recipient. What are you waiting for? Support a local, independently owned, small Oregon business this holiday season. We thank you in advance.

Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is ready to share Oregon with you: it’s environment, culture, and heritage. Combine gracious hospitality with ambiance at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon’s statewide mask requirement for indoor public places was lifted on March 12. Although some businesses may choose to require masks. And some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly be kind to yourself. Our inns are doing everything in our power to keep you safe. Not sure if your favorite inn is open? Give them a call as they probably are.

Zumwalt Prairie and Wallowa County Birding and Wildflowers

April 4, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

Zumwalt Prairie and Wallowa County Birding and Wildflowers

Head into the North Eastern corner of Oregon and the Zumwalt Prairie Preserve. The Prairie is situated in the Wallowa River Valley northeast of Joseph, Oregon, and the Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast. A tapestry of more than 100 wildflower species, from lupine to goldenrod find space in the 33,000 acres. This Nature Conservancy preserve is part of the largest intact bunchgrass prairie in North America.

Supporting one of the highest concentrations of breeding hawks and eagles in North America, the Zumwalt Prairie is also home to falcons making this a haven for birds of prey and 17 species of grassland songbirds. Many large mammals in the Prairie include elk, mule deer, big horn sheep and bobcats.

Make your reservation today at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast in Joseph, Oregon. Then spend a day, or two, hiking the Zumwalt Prairie in search of the rare Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, once wiped out from the prairies of Oregon. While in the area you’ll want to also visit the Wallowa Lake region where a wide variation in habitat and terrain draw a large number of species. You best book a few extra night to see it all!

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon’s statewide mask requirement for indoor public places was lifted on March 12.

After mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

Central and Eastern Oregon Region and Bed and Breakfasts of the OBBG

March 23, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

Central and Eastern Oregon Bed and Breakfasts of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild

Enhance your visit to the Central and Eastern Region of Oregon with a stay in one of our member bed and breakfasts. These inspected B&B inns are convenient to all the best the region has to offer, including:

Central Oregon

Outdoor Recreation
Spring, Summer & Fall: paddling, hiking, cycling & golfing
Winter: skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing & sledding
Shopping & Dining
Famed restaurants offering regional & international cuisine created with local ingredients
Tax-free shopping, from boutiques & galleries to factory outlets
Top-rated craft breweries and distilleries
Unique museums, including the High Desert Museum
And much more!

Eastern Oregon

Diverse geography ranging from mountains to deserts and rushing rivers
Ancient fossil beds, ghosts towns and charming villages
Three of the 7 Wonders of Oregon: the Wallowa Mountains, Smith Rock & the Painted Hills
Wide open roads and landscapes for bicycling and motorcycling
The art colony town of Joseph, Oregon’s first designated Arts & Culture District
Skiing, snowmobiling, cross-country and backcountry skiing, and sled dog racing
Diverse opportunities for birdwatching during spring and fall migrations
And much more!

Central Oregon Dude Ranch — Wilson Ranches Retreat

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon’s statewide mask requirement for indoor public places was lifted on March 12.

After mask guidelines are lifted:

● Some businesses may choose to still require masks.

● Some people may choose to still wear a mask.

We have all struggled through COVID-19 and could use a little kindness. Please be respectful of local businesses and their workers and most importantly kind to yourself.

Where Will You Ski This Spring Break?

March 7, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

Where Will You Ski This Spring Break? Start at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast

If you enjoy snowy landscapes, great exercise, wood stoves and cozy bed and breakfasts then you’re sure to like snowshoeing in Oregon’s Winter Wonderlands.

Oregon offers unparalleled opportunities for outdoor winter recreation. Whether you are a skier, snowboarder, or looking for backcountry trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, Oregon has it all.

Some inns offer special ski packages and all are glad to share their favorite spots with you. After your day’s adventure, curl up at a cozy and warm bed and breakfast of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.

Plan Your Spring Break Retreat

Central and Eastern Oregon Bed and Breakfasts: Anthony Lakes is home to nearly 20 miles of groomed and track-set trails ideal for Nordic skiers of nearly any ability. The Wallowa Mountains are known in the backcountry skiing community as one of the more underutilized ski areas.

Willamette Valley Bed and Breakfasts: The Willamette Pass Ski Area is located 66 miles from Eugene, Oregon and offers a wide variety of activities including snowshoe, cross-country ski, and snowmobile from several sno-park locations in this winter recreation area.

Mt Hood Bed and Breakfasts: The Mt Hood National Forest is minutes from the Oregon Bed and Breakfasts in the Mt Hood Region. Plenty of snow parks, trails, and our favorite, forest roads to explore.

In Crater Lake National Park cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular. There are nine different skiing trails available, ranging in difficulty. Choose a Southern Oregon Bed and Breakfast

These are but a few of your Oregon winter sport options. Many inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild are within minutes of world class outdoor adventures. Begin planning your Winter Ski Trip today with bed and breakfast accommodations at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast.

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority. Oregon’s statewide mask requirement for indoor public places will end March 12.

Let’s all be respectful and safe and follow the guidance of the CDC. Our inns are doing everything in our power to keep you safe. Not sure if your favorite inn is open? Give them a call as they just might be.

Plan your Next Winter Retreat in Oregon’s Winter Wonderlands

January 31, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

Plan Your Next Winter Retreat, starting at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast

If you enjoy snowy landscapes, great exercise, wood stoves and cozy bed and breakfasts then you’re sure to like snowshoeing in Oregon’s Winter Wonderlands.

Plan Your Next Winter Retreat

In Crater Lake National Park cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular. There are nine different skiing trails available, ranging in difficulty. Choose a Southern Oregon Bed and Breakfast

Hospitality Update: Our inns are following COVID-19 protocol guidance from the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon is still requiring masks in some outdoor public spaces and all indoor public spaces, that includes the inns of the Oregon B&B Guild.

It’s Finally Here – National Plan for Vacation Day January 25, 2022

January 25, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

National Plan for Vacation Day is January 25, 2022 is finally here and the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild would love to assist and inspire your 2022 travel plans.

National Plan for Vacation Day, January 25th

Ah, that feeling of vacation bliss, when you can truly unwind, unplug and relax.

For so many of us, that feeling seems like a distant memory. The pandemic has caused us to largely put vacation planning on the back burner, despite the fact that close to eight in 10 Americans believe vacations are important to their overall health and well-being.

Chances are you’ve been carrying a heavy load. Break free from burnout and on this National Plan for Vacation Day, let’s do something to give ourselves a lift, ignite that spark we get from your “booking confirmed” page from an Oregon Bed and Breakfast

Between January 25 – 28, take time to plan your time off for the year. And if you need some inspiration let the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild assist and inspire your 2022 travel plans.

Mt Hood Region:

Old Parkdale Inn Bed and Breakfast is located in the Upper Hood River Valley on the north slope of Oregon’s tallest peak, Mt. Hood, in the quaint town of Parkdale. Use promo code OregonVacation when booking through their online booking platform. The Old Parkdale Inn has extended their ‘book by’ date through the weekend, January 30th.

Willamette Region

Yamhill Vineyards Bed & Breakfast is a little known gem located in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Use promo code
Oregon Vacation 2022 when booking through their online booking platform.

Chehalem Ridge Bed and Breakfast sits atop Chehalem mountain and offers a peaceful retreat from adventure in the Willamette Valley below. Use promo code OregonVacation when booking through their online booking platform.

MaMere’s Guest House, located in the heart of wine county, and the perfect place to call home while you explore the surrounding wineries or visit Western Oregon University (WOU). Use promo code
Vacation2022 when booking through their online booking platform.

The DreamGiver’s Inn is a beautiful Bed & Breakfast situated on 10 acres with views of Mt. Hood, vineyards and the Southern Valley. We are located in the heart of Oregon’s Willamette Valley wine country, and conveniently located just 7 miles from the I-5 Freeway. Use promo code Vacation2022 when booking through their online booking platform.

A’Tuscan Estate offers beautiful accommodations and wonderful cuisine in the heart of Oregon’s Wine Country. Use promo code
OregonVacation when booking through their online booking platform. A’Tuscan Estate has also extended their ‘book by’ date through the weekend, January 30th.

Southern Oregon Region

Prospect Historic Hotel in Crater Lake National Park’s closest full service town and showcased by the nationally registered. The Historic Hotel is a 10 room Bed and Breakfast Inn with private baths and beautiful quilts on every bed. Hearty, full, breakfasts. Use promo code
OregonVacation when booking through their online booking platform.

Central Oregon Region

Experience true Pioneer hospitality at Wilson Ranches Retreat. Enjoy scenic horseback rides, cattle drives, and hiking on a 9,000 acre working cattle ranch. Close to the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, bass fishing, river rafting, and golfing. Use promo code OregonVacation when booking through their online booking platform.

On our website we’ve developed six different ways to find an Oregon Bed and Breakfast. Experience something new. Take in unforgettable sites by searching favorite interest such as birdwatching or visiting historic sites. Find all Oregon has to offer: high desert country in the east, balmy coasts to the west, and mountains, rivers and forests in between.

Last year more than 768 million vacation days went unused. Research shows that individuals who plan are more likely to use all of their time off, take more vacation days at once and report greater levels of happiness at work and at home.

Hospitality Update: Watch for updates as mask restrictions may lift soon under guidance from the Oregon Health Authority, Oregon is still requiring masks in some outdoor public spaces and all indoor public spaces, that includes the inns of the Oregon B&B Guild.

Let’s all be respectful and safe and follow the guidance of the CDC. Our inns will continue to do everything in our power to keep you safe. Not sure if your favorite inn is open? Give them a call as they just might be.

Want that ‘I just booked a Vacation’ feeling? National Plan for Vacation Day January 25, 2022

January 23, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

National Plan for Vacation Day is January 25, 2022 and the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild would love to assist and inspire your 2022 travel plans.

National Plan for Vacation Day, January 25th

Ah, that feeling of vacation bliss, when you can truly unwind, unplug and relax.

Between January 25 – 28, take time to plan your time off for the year. And if you need some inspiration let the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild assist and inspire your 2022 travel plans.

Mt Hood Region:

Willamette Region

Southern Oregon Region

Central Oregon Region

The Bronze Antler in Beautiful Joseph Oregon

January 16, 2022 Mary Pellegrini

The Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast in Joseph, Oregon

The Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast is a delightful, award-winning Bed and Breakfast located in Joseph, the premiere art colony town of Eastern Oregon. Walking distance to local art galleries, restaurants and unique shops. Nearby are Wallowa Lake, Hells Canyon Scenic Byway and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Snowshoeing, backcountry skiing and snowmobiling are popular winter activities.

The Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast offers three guestrooms and one upscale, modern suite, all with Wi-Fi, air conditioning and private attached bath and is the only AAA 3-diamond & Select Registry lodging in Joseph, Oregon. Walk into downtown Joseph, sprinkled with specialty shops and galleries, world class fine art & foundries, local clothing, baked goods, chocolates, wines, and coffees and the majestic Wallowa Mountains as a backdrop.

‘Perfection The Bronze Antler is perfection. It is beautifully decorated, exceptionally clean, has comfortable beds, a large and well stocked bathroom with each room, a tasty breakfast, and friendly hosts.‘ a TripAdvisor contributor.

The Bronze Antler recently added a Tesla and Clipper Creek Electric Vehicle EV Charging Stations on site for your use and included in your stay.

A wholesome, savory breakfast is prepared from many local ingredients along with a variety of juices, a breakfast meat (vegetarian meat substitute available) and fresh fruit.

Plan your Next Winter Retreat in Oregon’s Winter Wonderlands

December 2, 2021 Mary Pellegrini

Plan Your Next Winter Retreat, starting at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast

If you enjoy snowy landscapes, great exercise, wood stoves and cozy bed and breakfasts then you’re sure to like snowshoeing in Oregon’s Winter Wonderlands.

Plan Your Next Winter Retreat

In Crater Lake National Park cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular. There are nine different skiing trails available, ranging in difficulty. Choose a Southern Oregon Bed and Breakfast

36 Hours in Joseph, Oregon – What to See, Do, Eat and Where to Stay

November 14, 2021 Mary Pellegrini

36 Hours in Joseph, Oregon –
What to See, Do, Eat and Where to Stay

What would you do if you only had 36 hours in and near Joseph, Oregon? See? Eat? Where would you stay? The innkeepers with the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild have offered suggestions to make your day-and-a-half Oregon adventure worth every second! Check out these insider tips below.

36 Hours in Joseph

Where to Eat Lunch in Joseph

The Dog Spot is a unique boutique-cafe combo. The chef is excellent and has created an eclectic fusion menu. The shop features a curated line of clothing, accessories, home goods, and pet essentials with a focus on vendors from the Pacific and Inland Northwest. Indoor and outdoor seating is available; pets are welcome for outdoor seating during summer months, per the innkeepers at the Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast in Joseph.

Where to Eat Dinner in Joseph
Terminal Gravity in Enterprise, just 10-minutes from Joseph, is a local brewpub with tasty American eats in a rustic setting with outdoor picnic tables. The Gold Room, 3 to 4-blocks from the Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast in Joseph, has excellent wood-fired pizza as well as signature cocktails. The Embers Brew House has a nice garden to sit in and occasional live music. It’s renowned for having the largest selection of micro-brews in Eastern Oregon.

Things to Do in Joseph
If you only have 36 hours, you’ll want to take a stroll down Main Street beginning on the north end. Heading south you can visit unique shops, galleries, and eateries along the way. Continue south through town to the very end of Main Street and you will arrive at the Iwetemlaykin State Park Heritage Site. As you gain a little elevation you’ll possibly see on a clear day The Seven Devils mountain range in Idaho. From there continue south to the shores of Wallowa Lake and Chief Joseph’s monument.

Wallowa Lake is a ribbon lake 1-mile south of Joseph. It’s located between the south end of a scenic glacial lake and the towering peaks of the Wallowa Mountains. There is a large day-use area along the lake that features a beach, fishing spots, and picnic tables. The park continues a mile upriver at Little Alps day-use area, which also offers picnicking along the river and access to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead, the gateway to the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area.

Zumwalt Prairie has the largest remaining areas of Pacific Northwest bunchgrass prairie in North America. The narrow trails lead to great sightings of hawks, eagles and other wildlife. How many eagles will you see in 36 hours?

Best Waterfalls in Joseph or Near Joseph

BC Creek Falls lies within the Chief Joseph Mountain Trail, approximately an 8-mile out-and-back trail near Joseph. In less than 3-miles on the trail you’ll find two rivers and Wallowa Lake views, in addition to the falls. Click here to print a map to the trail. Also, Wallowa Falls, seems more like a long rapid than a fall but its location, nested in a deep gorge is beautiful. While in the area, check out the new Wallowa Falls Campground and enjoy a picnic with a view!

Where to Stay in Joseph
Relax on the front porch any time of the day or enjoy a round of bocce ball on the regulation size court at Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast in Joseph. The view from the breakfast room is spectacular. The laid back, inviting atmosphere, will make you want to stay forever; what 36 hours?