Great staff, great wine. Lovely estate to spend a few hours drinking wine and listening to…read moreCaribbean music.

We dropped by here today and tasted some wine…read more Summer was on staff there and she was able to give us the story of the winery's origin. Which was very interesting but I'll let her tell you about it when you visit. On my way up there I discovered there was a Groupon for $20 you could get a tasting of eight wines for two people. So, I purchased that which was a great deal. It turns out it's a misprint there is actually only six wines but still a great deal. This was a weekday visit and they had some prepackaged food for purchase and also soft drinks. We purchased a couple meat and cheese trays and went outside to enjoy the wine. It was nice outside finally under 80 and air quality not terrible for a pleasant change. They have a great many tables and chairs and umbrellas outdoors making it a nice stop for spring and summer. The wine club sounded intriguing and I'll definitely ponder that as everything tasted great. I'll definitely be back to try it again.

They have the best teachers and classes! Such a wonderful place and I love the new studio!read more

Wonderful, positive atmosphere with great classes and helpful staff. Instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable and encouraging. Highly recommend.

The beat of the native drum circle and jingle dresses felt like home as we entered the event…read more Helpful volunteers were identified by the T-shirt they wore bearing by brother's design. In exchange for his work, we were provided 'VIP' access that included a tent with a prime view of the main stage and refreshments to cool down in between our rounds (shout out to the friendly and attentive VIP tent volunteers). Positive energy and pride exuded throughout Riverfront park during this long standing cultural festival as groups were decked out in regalia and traditional dress in preparation for a performance. The diversity and representation witnessed as I made my way through made my heart burst with joy. Making a choice on what to eat was tough, as there were more food trucks and options than I had seen before. ChoicesI went with Flourish Spices & African Food's 'Little bit of everything' plate and added a puff puff. It included black eyed peas, plantains, chicken and fish (they were very popular and had run out of rice that was normally included). My tastebuds agreed with my selection and savored every bite of food that perfectly complemented the other. The fish was well cooked and seasoned, very easy to separate from the bones. The puff puff was a fried dough, like a cross between a beignet and a hush puppy, but savory, and was a nice addition to my meal. I only wish I would've added vegetables, but had plenty to satisfy my appetite. There were also a lot of beverage options including specialty coffees, Aqua frescas, Hawaiian ice, flavored lemonades, and a beer garden with wine, cider, and brews. Vendor booths offered everything from turban wraps, native beaded earrings, and felted hats to African braiding, henna tattoos and cultural wares. A dedicated children's area had activities to keep the littles entertained while learning. Story tellers from across the globe shared folk tales and exposed guests of all ages to other cultures. I enjoyed watching traditional dancing and performances on multiple stages throughout the venue. Dragon boat races brought a thrill from the waterway below. Acosia Red Elk, an international award winning jingle dancer and enrolled member Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, took the stage explaining the origin of her regalia and shared an inspirational message with the crowd about intentions and connection. Supaman, a Native American dancer, hip hop artist, inspirational speaker and member of the Apsáalooke Nation on the Crow Reservation, leveled up; bringing energy to the outdoor amphitheater by inviting guests up to the stage to contribute to a beat box compilation with DJ Element, throwing out CDs for crowd participation, and ending with fan favorites. The Parade of Lights awed the audience with their flaming headpieces, wings, and torches as they made their grand entry around and up to the stage while members blew conch shells. This stunning and well thought out event drew interest across Salem, selling out tickets on Saturday. Many people I spoke to had been attending, volunteering, or participating for up to 15 years. Bravo and congratulations on a truly spectacular weekend!

Solid 4 star experience. 2015 fest review…read more Located on salem waterfront admission was $5 a person $15 for entire families. It was a fun time. It was not the best world music festival I had ever been to but it was nice. 3-4 stages of performers with folk dancing performances on the grass. Lots of ethnic food options, but they need more variety as far as countries represented. We had cuisine from the Greek and the Ethiopian food stalls. Both were flavorful and we would get them again. The young lady running the Ethiopian stall must have been having a bad day because she vibrated that feeling to her customers and was very unfriendly. We enjoyed the performances. The Iraqi music Ronny and Sherzad on guitar and keyboard was our favorite. Iraqi fusion music with latin and other cultural influences. We also enjoyed the Gamelan group. If I was the planner of this fest I would put the Gamelan Group farther away from the other performances. Gamelan is quiet and they were drowned out by the taiko drumming taking place at the next stage over. My Mr. said he would have liked if all the stages were spread out a little farther as to not drown out the other performances. The people running the salem drum circle group were very friendly and we jumped right in and jammed with them. They invited me back to perform with them on stage later that day, but we had limited time so we could not take part. There were a few vendors selling their wares. Much of it was the same- skirts, scarves, tapestries,boho gear,incense, etc. A few of the booths had really reasonable prices and we scored a few things. I would have liked to have seen more of a variety of clothes and wares offered up for sale. We had fun it was not that far of a drive 45-60 min from Portland ..we will return to this festival again. Plenty of on street parking. Sunday was not crowded with just the right amount of people in attendance.

Not far off the main roads lies this farm of lavender fields. Great picture opportunities with a…read morevintage couch and benches. The farm has a covered area with picnic benches right near the lavender to allow time to relax and breathe in the freshness of lavender. They have a gift shop on site with many lavender infused items from soaps to lemonade. They have plants for sale to start your own bee frenzy garden. The distillation room is available to see and they do a great job explaining the process of extraction. There is a play structure that is fenced in for the kids to allow the adults time to enjoy the farm. If you enjoy lavender this is a close quick stop you should plan.

While we weren't able to pop into to see the farm this trip, we met Kat at a pop-up at another…read morelocal farm and fell in love with all of the products! You could smell how fresh all the lavender is in the products and the great quality they're made with. We ended up leaving with many soaps, some tallow rub, and a few candles! If you love lavender and other holistic products, this is the place to visit!

This is the best place to let your puppies relax and have a calm and perfect environment! The…read moreowners are super nice and treat your animals as if they were their own! Prices are very reasonable and I don't think you'll find a better or safer placed for your fur babies!

Our three pups LOVE it here! Not only is it a great spot for them to hang, but the owners are the…read morebest kind of people, and so good with our fur babies. They all get so excited in the car ride over and they can hardly contain themselves as we pull up the driveway. I'm very picky about who I leave my pups with, but I never have to worry when they're at Tree Top with the Lee's.

Beware of the website! It doesn't look legitimate…read more I visited the farm on February 14, 2018, Dan's 70ish birthday (also Oregon's BD, and Valentines' Day. I got to meet the owners, Sue and Dan, as part of a field trip of Oregon Culinary Institute students. They were marvelous. Dan expertly butchered a lamb for us and we had bbq. I'd hoped to keep in contact with them, as a culinary sources and knowledge contact. However, a few weeks later, the COVID shut down everything. Their website was really good, well maintained, as they were an international supplier of agricultural commodities. After looking at their current website, it does not seem to be related to SuDan Farms. It wants to redirect you to other websites and other companies. AVOID. I will continue to research this website.

Love the quality of their products, the ease of ordering and their pricing. We re-stock our supply…read moreonce or twice a year and always visit their farm during the customer events.

These folks are nearby and really accommodating it's definitely a full service operation…read more After you turn off of Clow Corner it is all the way to the end of Cherry Knoll Road. The signage is good and they have areas designated for parking. They have plenty of staff and one gentleman that explains the whole procedure. They don't allow personal chainsaws so leave those at home. They will supply a manual saw and kneelers if you want to cut yourself. If you don't want to cut yourself, no problem, they have plenty of those too. Either way they will dry the tree off and wrap it if you want for easy transport. The only thing they won't do is tie it to your car, which I totally understand. They sell hot chocolate, honey, snacks, wreaths and they have a campfire too. This would be a good place to spend some time and enjoy if you have a few minutes. I'll definitely hit them up next year.

Impressive operations in comparison to the industry norm. This is the kind of company anyone would…read morewant to do business with. The warehouse is huge, well-equipped, and fully staffed with excellent employees. From start to finish they have that simple "no BS" style and it gives me added peace of mind knowing that I can easily get in touch with them.