Wonderful little mini park next to the fire station in downtown Banks. There is a nice play…read morestructure for the kids. Benches for the adults. Be sure to check out the log cabin carefully restored in the park.

Hands down, my favorite winery from my recent trip. The back grassy area with the Adirondack chairs…read morewas calling my name from the moment we arrived. What a vibe! Sip wine, get some sun, play a little corn hole...it was the perfect afternoon. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly and the wine is OUTSTANDING. I can't say enough good things about Eagle Nest Reserve!

This is an amazing vineyard run by the best people!! We wanted to spend a calm afternoon in a…read morevineyard and did not want to drive too far out from Hillsboro. Eagles Nest popped up on Google Maps and away we went. This vineyard is like an eagles nest - you have views of the beautiful sky, rolling hills and the urban buildings of Hillsboro in the distance. They have only started making wine in the last couple of years, so the vineyard is still new. We walked through some of the vines and you could see grapes in different stages of growth. There are a few tables, a few Adirondack chairs and soft rolling grass that you can sit and enjoy the views on. The wine? Delicious! We tried the red flight which was a mix of roses and reds. The wine making here is based on naturalized farming techniques and limited interventions. They depend on the silt from the nearby Columbia River to enrich the grapes. I'm not a fan of reds but I enjoyed this vineyard a lot! We will be back when we are in Oregon next time :)

I recently attended an amazing retreat at Camp Cedar Ridge. Not only was the retreat itself…read morefantastic, but it was also really enhanced by being held at Cedar Ridge. Although the location is gorgeous: it's right on a beautiful river, there's tons of natural beauty and scenic views of the Coast range mountains, I was MOST impressed by the friendliness of the staff and the quality of the food, which was absolutely scrumptious at every meal and did the best job accommodating the dietary needs of EVERYONE in attendance. Absolutely will attend other retreats here in the future!

The land, the animals, the views, the staff and accomodations, along with the food was wonderful!!…read moreHighly recommend and grateful to have experienced this wonderful slice of heaven

What a beautiful place for a Pacific Northwest vibe. Big trees, beautiful views (sunset overlook),…read moreand great caterer! Plenty of parking for guests. Having been to a few events here I am always amazed on the creativity put into each event. What a great place to enjoy NW nature with family and friends!!

Pine Ridge Garden has got to be one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen! I am a…read morewedding/event coordinator and stylist and thrive on the outdoor venue and the services they provide. I believe Adam and April have the passion as well as talent that would provide the best destination venue to have your wedding, second wedding, family and or friend reunion or any event you want beauty and brains. I look forward to seeing what else they keep adding to the wide array of services there.

What a gorgeous venue! I recently officiated a wedding here for the first time, and was impressed…read morewith everything. First, let me qualify this review by stating I officiate over 150 wedding every year. And, I've been doing this for nearly 15 years. So, needless it to say, I've seen a lot of venues. This ranks up there towards the top. From the beautifully, and meticulously, kept grounds, to the well appointed barn (where we bridal party got to relax and wait), to the fun atmosphere of the reception area. This is one venue you'll need to put on your list to check out! It has everything you'll need for your next wedding or event. Thank you Jeff for managing such a great property!

What an absolute treat to have stayed the night in the "Chinook" yurt. It was clean, the bed was…read morecomfortable, and the grounds just so pretty and immaculate. Jeff was a super host and it is clear he has out his heart and soul into the grounds. This would be a great spot (as others have discovered) to do a big family or group event. The setting is bucolic and beyond relaxing. Although my wife and I came to escape the noise, the Wi Fi worked great throughout the grounds (Verizon has no cell reception, maybe one bar if you stand in a perfect spot for a second). We shall return !

Came for the Bird Alliance of Oregon - 2024 Wild Arts Festival. The event center was extremely…read moreclean, had ample parking, and was nicely set up for the event. We had a great time seeing all the creative works from local artists and vendors while supporting a great cause. This was the first year we've attended and can't wait for next year's event! From the website: Explore beautiful artwork, nature-inspired books, an array of silent auction items, and much more. When you make a purchase at the Wild Arts Festival, you'll be supporting Bird Alliance of Oregon's mission to inspire all people to love and protect birds, wildlife, and the natural environment upon which life depends. Find that piece of art you truly connect with as a gift for yourself or a loved one

I really didn't expect much from this place. We had plans to celebrate our anniversary in the area…read moreand didn't know what day we were going to be able to leave until last minute. We were not able to get reservations at the hotel we had planned, but we're totally blown away by Shilo inn. It was all a surprise as nothing was advertised other than the pool. Our daughter was 1 when we went and the room was perfect. We had a bed, tv and bathroom on one side of the room, with a wall separating a couch, microwave and chair. It was perfect for setting up our daughters pack and play and give everyone privacy. I plugged in my Roku so my wife and I could watch our Netflix series. Everything was so convenient. We relaxed in the hot tub and swam in the pool. The next morning I am so grateful we went to the restaurant. I had walked most of the building the day we arrived and didn't find a comfortable place to smoke a cigar. We get to the restaurant and see a stained glass window that says cigar lounge. What!? Awesome place to hang out. Bar and restaurant are very understaffed, food is okay, but having a cigar lounge in your hotel made up for it. I cannot recommend this place enough. Close to everything and lots of extras.

Being a part of a nationwide $25 million exercise would make you think that the participants would…read morebe staying at some nice digs. Unfortunately it seems that it was all spent before any got to me because I got to stay at the Shilo Inn during my weeklong stay in Portland. Looking at the hotels nearby the Shilo Inn is one of the less expensive hotels in the area. The other dirt bag motel is the Inn at the Convention Center. But are sub $90 rooms which is a great deal considering that the hotels nearby run about $150-$300 a night so this is a deal if you're on a budget or for you Portland horn dogs... if you need it now. But let me remind you that you get what you pay for. Here are some highlights and low points. THE BAD: -Parking lot is first come first serve. If they run out of spots you're out of luck. - There's secret cameras in the parking lot http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/L34sq4c19aHCFcM8TaXntQ?select=QFVdiGWE9Ic5K1hcIpCnNw under the watchful eye of the owner. He's watching it because the motel lot is also a paid parking lot so that you might run out of your "complementary" parking space if there is overflow. The good news is if the shady dudes come into the lot you have a fighting chance of not finding used condoms in your car. (Well at least that's kind of good) - The rooms smell. I got used to the damp smell after the second day. -The motel is next to the busy street so if you're used to the "urban" life you're going to feel at home with the street noise. -The rooms are small and the beds are terrible. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/L34sq4c19aHCFcM8TaXntQ?select=46NkuFWDl9rjT4KUt8cA9w THE GOOD: -There is an air conditioner/heater. I tried both and it works! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/L34sq4c19aHCFcM8TaXntQ?select=Dtyu3-JKUY0exIYP9JvP1w -The bathrooms are pretty big. They also have an ironing board and the iron works too! -There's free wi-fi. In fact I noticed they had 3 wireless modems running so I never had a problem connecting to the Internet to yelp. Also for you other horn dogs this means that you can download your porn off the Internet rather than buying your $19.99 in-room adult movies like "Forrest Hump" and "Worst of Porn part IV". Basically for the money the Shilo Inn is a decent spot. It is also 2 blocks from the metro-rail and 4 blocks from the Lloyd Center Mall. It is across the steel bridge from downtown Portland so you can't walk downtown but the Metro can bring you in if you don't want to deal with the cost. I also have to thank the owners because though I had reservations for 7 nights they only charged me for 6 since I left early. That was really nice of them! I'd give them a 3.5 stars and would give them another shot if I was on welfare (it might not be long folks!) Basically it's better than the YMCA... without the village people!

I attended a gala at this place. Parking was not difficult, the food was delicious, and the space…read morewas open. What I disliked was the excessive use of plastic cutlery (forks, knives, cups). Plastics are not healthy to living things. I am hoping this establishment can switch to items that can be washed and re-used.

What a great event space! I had the honor of attending an event last night. There is a combination…read moreof street parking available and a couple parking lots directly across the street. AVENUE is an event space specifically designed with nonprofit organizations in mind to host successful galas and fundraising events. They partner with you to ensure your event is everything you envision.