3.5 stars. Worth seeing if passing by or staying in the next-door park. Takes about an hour…read more Five mid-1800's era buildings: the Newell house (the only building in its original location), a large log cabin, a schoolhouse, and a jail. Lots to see in the cabin and in the house. We particularly enjoyed the cabin, as it had many antique tools, and much antique kitchenware and furniture. We didn't see the inside of the jail. Nothing to see apparently, as it is just a wood blockhouse with a dirt floor, and only ever had one inmate. For one night. (His pig apparently escaped and did some damage to the neighbors' gardens). It would be helpful if there was a brochure with a map and description of the various collections. AAA discount available.

Newell Pioneer Village is a pleasant and welcoming historical park, just outside the entrance to…read moreChampoeg State Park, run by Daughters of the American Revolution. I visited two of the four buildings: 1) a spacious log cabin built as a tribute to the Pioneer Woman in 1931, later relocated up here to get out of harm's way from flooding. 2) the restored Newell House, built in 1852, on a hill above what was the town of Champoeg. When the town was destroyed in the flood of 1861, all 200 residents shared the house in the aftermath. The upstairs of the Newell House houses a display of actual evening gowns of Oregon's First Ladies from the beginning until 1992, quite interesting. Knowledgeable and friendly guides tailor the tours and stories to the visitor's interests. The grounds are pleasant and well-tended. All in all, a nice place to visit.

What a beautiful gallery in the heart of wine country! From paintings to sculptures and ceramics -…read morethe gallery curated wonderfully and has such a kind staff. Definitely my favorite gallery west of the Cascades!

This library has been amazing over the past 10 years that I've been coming here. Customer service…read moreis fantastic and shout out to all of the staff for always being helpful and polite. I rate this as my number one library that I've been a member of. Everything from the story times to summer reading program to adult book clubs...they have it all. I would recommend them 100%.

I take my whole fam bam to the library every week. We are never let down! The librarians are…read morehelpful, sweet and patient because my kids (all toddlers) are learning how to be book lovers and respectful in the library at the same time! We've gotten book suggestions from the librarians that have made a huge (wonderful) difference to my kids!!!! They really go out of their way, every day, for kids! I got helpful tips and tricks of the trade for using the library's phone app and honestly, I'm so proud to call this our library. They are fantastic! The negative reviews are 5+ years old and completely inaccurate!

We had such an amazing experience with Dragon Theater Productions! Shout out to Jason for being so…read morepatient with me after all my follow-ups and delays--even without a deposit, he still showed up with his incredible team and made everything come together. Spider-Man was an absolute blast! Despite the expanded suit and the toasty weather on Sunday, he gave his all and truly impressed everyone. Multiple parents even said he was the best Spider-Man they've ever seen. Huge shout out to him for the energy and dedication he brought! I also want to apologize because I forgot the name of the lovely young lady who came to do the face painting, but she was amazing! She commanded the children's attention with ease, and her designs were not only adorable but also unique. The kids loved her, and the parents couldn't stop talking about how talented she was. Thank you again for making my boy's wish come true. I'm definitely booking Spider-Man for his birthday! The prices are the prices and honestly, I'd pay more if I could because the experience was priceless. Forever grateful!

Book them. We had…read moreSleeping Beauty and Jasmine come to our home for my daughter's 7th birthday party. The princesses were amazing--so great with the kids. Sleeping beauty was very sweet and Jasmine was super fun. They also had a party director with them who facilitated the whole thing. She was absolutely fantastic. She knew exactly what she was doing and kept the party running smoothly, transitioning from one activity to another with the kids. I booked everything through Jason and he was so helpful and reliable. I didn't know what I was getting into as I've never booked anything like this before. I figured I'd give it a try and see what happened. And I really couldn't be happier with how the day turned out. My daughter and her friends had such a wonderful time.

Lange Estate was one of the absolute highlights of our trip through Willamette Valley…read more The wines were outstanding, but what made this visit unforgettable was spending time with Jesse Lange, the Head Winemaker. He gave us an inside look at what goes into making exceptional wine, and I walked away with a completely different appreciation for the craft. He explained that every bottle is really a series of intentional decisions, beginning with the forests that produce the oak for the barrels, continuing through the vineyard, and ending with the countless choices a winemaker makes along the way. It was fascinating to realize that great wine isn't accidental. It's built through thousands of thoughtful decisions. The tasting itself was exceptional, the setting was beautiful, and the hospitality made us feel like welcomed guests rather than tourists. I left with some fantastic bottles, but more importantly, with a new appreciation for everything that happens before a bottle ever reaches the table.

Saw this on V is for Vino and had to visit. Our tasting was scheduled for 10:00 AM and we arrived a…read morefew minutes early. Our server for this tasting was Patrick. Patrick was very kind and had good knowledge of the winery and area. Our tasting included 5 of their wines. The pours were small but the wine was good. The views are stellar from pretty much anywhere you sit. Patrick did not offer us anymore tastes and their policy is to waive 1 tasting for each 3 bottles you purchase. Our visit was nice but lacked the personal touch. We purchased 3 bottles and paid a tasting fee.

Beautiful wine to complement the Beautiful views. This place has always been special to us. It…read moredid not disappoint as usual.

My sister and i were on a wine tasting trip to the Willamette Valley and put Domaine Serene on our…read morelist because of all the reviews and recommendations. We also wanted a place that offered tastings of white wines since Pinot is not our favorite. We arrived without a reservation. Mind you, this place is HUGE! There are numerous rooms that were completely empty. The main tasting room had probably 5 tables occupied, so it was not crowded. We didn't make a reservation because we went to another winery first, which was a 90 minute tasting, and then had lunch afterwards. Domaine was our second stop, but we didn't want to guess at a time we'd arrive with our driver. The host was kind enough and sat us at a low table that I requested. It took about 10 minutes before anyone came to our table to pour some tastes. While we waited, my sister walked over towards the bar area and overheard two of the wine servers say "it's okay, they're just a walk-in." Really? Maybe we were a walk-in with a thousand dollars to spend! Our pourer was accommodating to our taste for white wine and created a tasting for us. We also ordered a half serving of oysters to pair with our wines. After our first taste, the guy came back and poured us three tastes of three of the same varietal and left the bottles on our table. We waited over 30 minutes for him to come back! In that time, we took it upon ourselves to refill our glasses, and not one person came to see if we were okay or if we were done with our oysters. Finally, after that long wait, we got to taste two more whites. The tasting was $60 each, but if you bought wine totaling $120, they waived the fees. Only because of that, I ordered two bottles. That, along with the oysters got us to the minimum, so our tastings ended up no charge. Good thing! I would have been very vocal if I had paid that much to be completely ignored! All in all, their wines were decent enough, but I'll never go back or order from them again.

Located in the attic of the winery is the White Rose Estate Tasting Room. There are no windows!…read moreLike i said, it's build in the attic of this establishment. It's dark and cozy. Some review called it claustrophobic but I think the dark imagery is part of a wine maker's M-O (like a cellar) Wine was good. They also serve you affogato or expresso at the end of your visit. What a great touch. The exterior view of the valley is spectacular. Everything you would want to see when you imagine wineries and wine making. (ps- this valley is famous for its Pinots)

I have been to over 50+ wineries in Napa, and White Rose Estate Winery was prettier than all of…read morethem. The Syrah was the best red wine I've ever tried. Beautiful views, tranquil, amazing staff, and the cheese plate with the fancy fruit jam was so good! Owner was there and he's very nice/funny as well. Amazing visit; would 100% recommend

This Gorgeous winery was the first tasting room in Oregon. They have Bluebird houses along the…read moreproperty which inspired the name of my favorite cuvée : Bluebird cuvée. In between wines, I enjoy their Sparkling Water, which is alkaline. And the service is knowledgeable, prompt and friendly. The building's achitecture was designed by the the Frank Lloyd Wright of Oregon who created a Treehouse effect in the tasting room. My favorite part of the atmosphere is being outdoors. The amphitheater holds their "Live on the lawn" concert series this summer with food and wine available at events. This is a fantastic place in wine country to Unplug and enjoy nature.

SB is the Oregon winery to visit. Their service is impeccable, always friendly-regardless of how…read morebusy they are you always feel like the priority guest-and they are extremely knowledgeable about all their wines. They have several spaces for tastings, both for members and guests new to SB, indoor and outdoor, kid and dog friendly, with an incredible view of the not only the vineyards but the mountains. They have several small bite food options, the charcuterie or cheese boards are perfectly paired with the tasting menu choices for that day, there was a fresh baked focaccia today that was heaven. Oh and I have not even mentioned the fantastic wines yet. Whether you are a red or white fan, like whole cluster or small, tannins or less tannins, sweet or full bodied reds, you can find them at SB. And that is not to say they make such a variety that they are spread thin cause that's what I would think if I read that. They are meticulous about every wine they make, it's special, has specific flavors, pairs with particular foods well, each year with its vintage that every one has their own favorites of. We have member members for over a decade, their wine, the winery, and the people are the perfect combination.