Back in August we posted a mid season update on how Oregon’s 2010 vintage was shaping up. At that point, the vintage was definitely cold and behind schedule. Now that the 2010 harvest is over we are taking another look at how things shaped up. So how did things turn out? That is a matter…
Cultivating Communities has worked with Senator Jackie Winters and Representative Kevin Cameron to introduce Senate Bill 442. The bill would add a fifth license plate option to Oregon residents. The new plate, called the “Wine Country Plate” would cost $30 more than a standard registration. The extra money would go to support tourism development throughout…
In spite of my intention to be organized and methodical with this blog this entry will be all over the map. Globalization and localization are at odds, polar opposites to bioregional ideals. Last night I watched the films, “Social Network” and “Wall Street” back-to-back. It had been on my mind to see both independently yet…
Top soil washing into watercourses generally reflects lack of vegetation. The land steward’s responsibility therefore is to soften the fall of each raindrop impacting earth from the sky high above. Redirect moisture deep down into the soil, below the surface where erosion plays grab and go, to the root of life. Mucking AboutIf a site…
IntroductionCurb appeal can make the difference between a real estate sale and another drive-by. Without words, without drama, without anything beyond moving one pot, according to one happy client, a house that had been on the market over a year sold one week after moving one pot. Which pot? The one pot design method is…
Back in August we posted a mid season update on how Oregon’s 2010 vintage was shaping up. At that point, the vintage was definitely cold and behind schedule. Now that the 2010 harvest is over we are taking another look at how things shaped up. So how did things turn out? That is a matter…
Back in August we posted a mid season update on how Oregon’s 2010 vintage was shaping up. At that point, the vintage was definitely cold and behind schedule. Now that the 2010 harvest is over we are taking another look at how things shaped up. So how did things turn out? That is a matter…
Back in August we posted a mid season update on how Oregon’s 2010 vintage was shaping up. At that point, the vintage was definitely cold and behind schedule. Now that the 2010 harvest is over we are taking another look at how things shaped up. So how did things turn out? That is a matter…
We are glad to announce that we now offer online wine tour reservations. We have spent the last couple of weeks working to integrate the online reservation system into our website. You can now see if we are available on the date you are looking at going tasting, and book your tour. If you book…
Here in the Willamette Valley, Memorial Day and Thanksgiving Weekends are huge events. Wineries that are normally closed will open their doors. Many of the wineries will host special events that may include food, music, and special barrel or library tastings. What many people do not realize is that the weekend before can be an…