“Forage, Liquid & Adventure” ~ All Inclusive ~
ESCAPE PLAN:
The Oregon Bounty Ultimate Escape 2011 is a once-in-a-lifetime culinary adventure. The four-day, three-night exclusive package is packed with experiences that will take up to 10 lucky people from an Oregon wine dinner 7,500 feet up the slopes of Mt. Hood to battling Chinook salmon on the rugged Oregon coast… and everything epicurean in between.
Specially crafted by EverGreen Escapes to showcase Oregon’s unparalleled bounty, this itinerary combines unique and exclusive activities with indulgent accommodations, exquisite dining and luxury transportation. For more information and to book the Oregon Bounty Ultimate Escape, contact EverGreen Escapes at 866.203.7603. Hurry, because space is limited!
~ DAY 1 – Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge – Thursday, October 13
- Escape Plan:
- Morning tour of Portland by bicycle
- Visit the Columbia River Gorge waterfalls
- Private tour and brewmasters lunch at Full Sail Brewing in Hood River
- Spirits tasting in the foothills of Mt. Hood with Stephen McCarthy of Clear Creek Distillery
- Ride to Silcox hut at Timberline Lodge for Oregon wine dinner prepared by chef Jason Stoller Smith
- Sleep: Silcox hut at 7,500 feet on Mt. Hood
~ DAY 2 –Willamette Valley – Friday, October 14
- Escape Plan:
- Breakfast at Timberline Lodge
- East Willamette Valley farm forage
- Lunch and olive oil tasting at Red Ridge Farms in Dayton
- Barrel tastings (2) with vintners on West Willamette Wine Trail
- Rex Hill Vineyards
- Sokol Blosser Winery
- Winemaker Dinner at Farm to Fork in Dundee
- Sleep: Black Walnut Inn, Willamette Valley Wine Country
~ DAY 3 – Oregon Coast – Saturday, October 15
- Escape Plan:
- Breakfast at the Black Walnut Inn
- Head to the coast for salmon fishing and crabbing in Garibaldi
- Oregon Bounty picnic lunch onboard
- Seafood dinner featuring your catch of the day with chef John Newman of Newman’s at 988
- Sleep: Ocean Lodge, Cannon Beach
~ DAY 4 – Portland – Sunday, October 16
- Escape Plan:
- Gourmet Breakfast at the Wayfarer Oceanfront Dining
- Chanterelle forage in coast range with chef Leather Storrs of Noble Rot
- Cocktail class and lunch at Beaker & Flask in Portland
- Distillery Row tour and tastings via Pedicab
YOUR LODGES, RETREATS AND BOUTIQUE INNS:
Activities: Hiking, nature walks, interpretive beach walks, foraging, photography, waterfall viewing, marine & wildlife spotting, birding, ecological & geological sightseeing with naturalist interpretation
Interests: Forest ecology, geology, marine biology, native culture, maritime, waterfalls, botany, volcanoes, craft breweries, culinary, agriculture, viticulture, sustainability, natural & local history
Escape Vehicle: Luxury Mercedes Van
Exploration Leader: (1) Escape Artist/Naturalist Guide
Escapists: 10 maximum
PRiCE:
$2,950.00 per escapist (based on double occupancy)
~ All Inclusive ~
Hotel pick up and drop off each day, private highly qualified naturalist guide for duration “Escape Artist”, travel in adventure-outfitted luxury Mercedes Van, scrumptious morning tea with scones, afternoon tea & cookies, locally sourced and/or organic gourmet Oregon fare, on-board select Oregon wine, light refreshments & fresh fruit, overnight accommodations, all tasting fees, all activities and gear, all park entry fees and comprehensive naturalist commentary throughout.
*Available as a private charter, please inquire for your very own and personally crafted Oregon Bounty Escape Plan
**Subject to availability; single rates available upon request; price is subject to change until confirmed;
*** Requires a minimum of 4 escapists to guarantee departure
