The Pacific Surf and Oregon Turf
Spend your first day shopping at a designer outlet mall, admiring the architecture of a Frank Lloyd Wright designed home and having lunch in a gorgeous garden. Imagine tasting world class wine with panoramic views of the Willamette Valley and ending the day with a dinner that “tastes like mom’s cooking,” with staff that treats you like family! After your long day, you will spend the next 3 nights comfortably dreaming about your next day’s adventures. Morning will greet you with a coffee service in your room, but a hearty breakfast including hot waffles await you as you begin another day on “The Pacific Surf and Oregon Turf” tour.
View Albany’s period architecture in a vintage trolley. Visit the owners in their beautiful historic homes. Enjoy High Tea, (lunch) fit for a Queen. Learn about the beginnings of the Albany and the Mid-Willamette Valley from a docent that is passionate about the town and region. Explore the nooks and crannies of an Antique mall that literally takes up an entire city block! The pride of the city is their incredible Carousel Museum and you will be able to take a ride on a hand carved, hand painted mythical creature. Hear the story of how these wonderful animals began as a block of wood and ended up as a piece of art! Dine on the best that Oregon has to offer with fresh local produce and meats prepared Chef Cody, a two time “Chopped” winner.
A walk in a park is always a great way to start one’s day, but this morning will be exceptional! In 2010, the cities of Albany and Millersburg joined with metals manufacturer ATI to create an engineered water treatment wetland. Inspired by the environment, the wetland cells mimic the cleansing and cooling processes that occur in nature, returning treated water safely back to the Willamette River. This is the park that you will be enjoying this morning. Oregon is famous for their covered bridges, and today you will be able to take those pictures for your photo albums, but hear from an expert on the subject. Lunch today will be prepared by the staff that takes a creative approach to traditional dishes but focuses on showcasing the finest local ingredients.
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Better yet, the view is as appealing as the food: the dining room patio and second floor deck overlook a beautiful Japanese garden and koi pond. In the Pacific Northwest, there is a winery, or a brewery or a coffee shop everywhere…but today, you will visit a winery that sits in the beautiful Cascade Foothills region of the Willamette Valley. Not only do they plant their own grapes, but harvest them and produce old world style wines. To end the day, another ‘walk in the park’, only this time, it is with water falls and the colors of the fall season galore! Dinner this evening will be at one of the local’s favorite restaurant…in a private dining room. Be prepared for hearty portions and a ‘down home’ menu!
Can you hear the ocean in the shell…explore what the ocean has hidden under the waves at a Marine Science Center? Ever wonder what ‘suction like things’ under an Octopus arms actually do? If so, then you will get this answer and more at the Oregon Aquarium. Lunch will be served at a café that has received rave reviews! Wiggle your toes in the sandy beaches along the Pacific Coast Highway. Devil’s Churn, Thor’s Well, and Heceta Head, all names you will become familiar with on your trip down the famous Pacific Coast Scenic Byway! Oh yes, look close as you might catch a glimpse of the rock bathing sea lions. Dinner this evening will be a buffet of Oregon sourced Hazelnut crusted Halibut and Raspberry glazed Chicken Breast…served with a spectacular view of the Pacific in your own private dining room! Tonight, the sound of the ocean will be lulling you to sleep, as your lodging facility is right on the beach…a moonlight walk before retiring for the evening?
Arise early to catch the early morning rays of sun, then enjoy a Beachcomber’s Breakfast in the Surfside Restaurant. Crest the highest dunes and then race along the waves in a dune buggy built for 20. Have you ever wondered where Bart Simpson’s back yard was or where the inspiration for a “Flaming Mo” came from? Explore the real “Springfield” and get your picture taken with the Simpson’s! Last stop…Here’s your ticket to dine in complete luxury in a 1912 train station. Tonight’s accommodations and breakfast the next morning will prepare you for your trip back to Portland.
Again, welcome to Oregon and we look forward to your return.
Thank you so much for your visit!
5 Breakfasts; 4 Lunches; 5 Dinners and 5 nights lodging included
Transportation included-provided by NW Navigator- Luxurious coaches
Snack and Beverages on Board, Baggage handling, taxes and gratuities also included
Minimum passengers: 20
Maximum passengers: 30
Depart Saturday AM; Return Thursday Mid-day to Portland
$1,589.10 per person/double occupancy (1 Queen)
$1,645.75 per person/double occupancy (2 Queens)
$1,901.85 per person/single occupancy (1 Queen)
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