Oregon’s State Animal

Have you seen this little guy?

He is a beaver and was selected as Oregon’s State Animal. Oregon designated the beaver as the official state animal in 1969. Oregon is known as: The Beaver State.

Native Americans, early settlers and mountain men trapped beavers for their fur and for meat in the 1800’s.

Back in the early 19th century when fur hats were fashionable to wear, beaver fur coats and hats were all the rage. The need for fur to keep up with the fashions caused over trapping of the beaver.

The trails for trapping this furry little animal helped with marking the way to bring settlers over the Oregon Trail.

Now with management and partial protections of our state animal they are reestablished again thourghout Oregon. As you travel in Oregon’s countryside you can find many beaver in the streams and rivers.

We love our beaver here in Oregon and are proud to be the Beaver State.

To learn more about us check out our website:
http://www.embraceoregon.com

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Weather did not stop us!

The weather did not stop us from having fun today! We traveled around wine country and enjoyed new friends, food, wine and a lot of laughter.

There may have been wind and rain from a tropical storm from the Pacific Ocean but we hung onto our hats and umbrella’s as we worked our way to Carlton Cellars, Durant Vineyards, Duck Pond Winery and to Red Ridge Olive Mill.

Maybe you can join us some time.

http://www.embraceoregon.com (503) 474-0762

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Summer Followup 2013

As summer ends and fall begins we all try to grab onto all the things we still want to do. Some of us are not ready for the weather change and lack of daylight. We can look back on the summer fun that we had.

The summer has given us the chance to meet so many wonderful new friends. Our Embrace Oregon tours have given us the chance to have some wonderful moments with our new friends. There were many laughs, stories along with great food and wine. We have enjoyed showing our new friends some of Oregon and giving them a chance to embrace a moment.

We had great times at city events, softball, olive oil and wine tasting. Our travels have taken us all around the state of Oregon to explore and embrace each of the seven Oregon regions.

We want to thank all of our new summer friends for a great time and we hope to see you all again. Now, it is time for us to gear up for the fall season and all the fun we are going to have as well as all the new friends we are going to meet.

If anyone wants to view some of the photo albums of our summer. They are on our Embrace Oregon.com Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Embrace-Oregoncom/290794928817?ref=hl

If you would like to have some fall fun with us check out our website: http://www.embraceoregon.com or give us a call.-We would love to talk to you: (503) 474-0762

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Step Back In Time Stay w/Tours
Historic 1890’s Hotel stay with ghost history & Guided Tours for Two

Get ready to embrace history and some fun!

A 1890’s Wildwood Hotel stay for two… 2 day & 1 night.
Includes:
• 2 relaxing days with fun!
• 1 nights staying at the Historic 1890’s Wildwood Hotel (Breakfast included)
• A tour to the Willamina Museum of Local History and to Fort Yamhill.
• Guided Willamette Valley Three Winery Tour w/appetizers and pictures of your tour.
• Includes a dinner at Spirit Mountain Casino
Enjoy going back in time with a night at the Historic 1890’s Wildwood Hotel. It is a charming old hotel with each room having its own bath. You may even feel the presents of a friendly ghost encounter. Get ready for a guided tour to learn the history of the area while visiting the Willamina Museum of Local History. Don’t forget your hiking shoes to experience Fort Yamhill. Grab your camera and dress for the weather and let’s explore three of Oregon’s wineries.
Come and embrace the spirits of the past while going back in time.
$582.00 per couple
(Requires a 2 person minimum or the equivalent of.)
Reservations required… Hotel availability and Wineries will depend on the date of your reservations. Purchases, tasting fees and gratuities are not included in the price.
Embrace Oregon… Phone: (503) 474-0762 Website: http://www.embraceoregon.com
NWR Travel… Phone (971) 409-3182 Website: http://www.nwrtravel.com

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Fun Times!

Summer fun is just around the corner. Have you thought about Oregon as a place for some summer fun?

Oregon has the high desert, mountains, rivers, lakes and the ocean. Take the time to “Think Oregon” and check out our website for some summer fun with your family and friends.

Take a look at our website at: http://www.embraceoregon.com We can help set you up for a wonderful vacation.

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Happy Easter!

Embrace Oregon.com wishes you a very Happy Easter. We hope you are having a great time with your family and friends.

We sometimes forget the reasons behind the Holidays in which we celebrate. They seem to become commercial and we lose sight of the real meaning of the Holiday in which we are celebrating. I pray that you are remembering the real reason we are celebrating Easter and you count your blessing for which we all have received. Christ has risen!

Have a great day in Oregon!

 

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Antiquing & Wine Tour Special

Are you looking for a day of fun with your best friend or family member? Checkout this tour special…

Antiquing & Wine Tour Special: Two people for $90.00 (regularly $180) – Tours require a 2 passenger minimum or the equivalent of.

This tour has: Quality Customer Service giving you a wonderful antiquing & wine tasting experience with photos of your tour. We will visit three Yamhill County antique shops and finish the day with wine tasting at one of Willamette Valley’s great wineries. Let us take you on a journey to see treasures from the past. Antique purchases and Wine tasting fees are not included in this tour price. Type of Transportation will depend on the size of group. 

Give us a call if you want a day of adventure antiquing and wine tasting: Embrace Oregon (503) 474-0762. Take a look at our website: www.embraceoregon.com

Have a great day in Oregon!

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Olives In Oregon!

Did you know that a company named Red Ridge Farms in Oregon has 13, 000 olive trees? They are pioneers in growing olives in Oregon.

We visited Red Ridge Farms this week and had a wonderful time tasting olive oil and checking out the olives on the trees.

How exciting … It will soon be harvest time.

After the olives are picked they are taking to a building on site and washed and processed. This is a very fun and exciting crop for Oregon.

Let us know at Embrace Oregon.com if you would like to take a tour and do a little olive oil tasting. We love tour guests and the chance to show them Oregon. Call us at: (503) 474-0762

Have a great day in Oregon!

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