CHRISTOPHER absolutely made this experience for my friends and I. Insanely personable, helpful, and…read moregot my friend all hooked up with her membership. If you're lucky, you'll get to experience his vibes. Will 10/10 be back, he made this trip for me.

Such a fantastic experience at Willamette Valley Vineyards! Our tour guide, Owen, was…read moreincredible....knowledgeable, engaging, and great at walking us through the entire journey from grape to bottle. We tasted some wonderful varieties, and the experience only solidified my love for Oregon Pinot Noir. And an unexpected highlight: the pickled grapes on the charcuterie board were AMAZING. I loved them so much I had to get the recipe! Beautiful setting, delicious wine, and a truly memorable tour. Highly recommend.....and definitely ask for Owen!

It's been much too long between visits.... after a day of exploring the Salem area (okay, a day…read morewaiting for the 4:00 Chemeketa opening time) we did a couple of tastings and split a fantastic charcuterie board. We got to visit with the sheep that were trimming the grass in the vineyard, and enjoyed watching the sun go down from the patio. The Chemeketa wine studies center has three programs - managing vineyards, making wine, and hospitality. All three come together beautifully with views of next year's crop, bottles full of previous year's crops, and food prepared and served with aplomb. Check their web site for hours, and for special events. In the past, we've attended alumni events where we got to meet with winemakers who have moved their skills to local businesses.

This is a beautiful location. I had no idea Chemeketa had a wine school. Very cool and makes great…read moresense that Oregon would have a wine school. Beautiful views

Wow! Had a chance to see this venue during its grand opening and it's stunning! State of the art…read morekitchen, huge open floor plan, and honestly a great team of staff. Highly recommend for any event!

From the owner: 1230 State Events is a premiere event space in the heart of downtown Salem, OR. With in-house…read morecatering by Sassy Onion, this event space is tailor-made for your special event. Our open floor plan can accommodate seating arrangements for up to 180 guests, customizable lighting, bar services, professional staff, tables, chairs, linens, and more, 1230 State is the perfect spot to throw the event of the year!

Proof that Oregon Wine Can Convert a BBQ-Loving Texan…read more Y'all. I didn't think I'd say this, but here I am -- a brisket-fueled, bourbon-sippin', proud son of Texas -- absolutely swooning over wine. Not just any wine. We're talkin' about the handcrafted, small-lot, soul-swirlin' nectar served up at St. Innocent Winery -- a place so peaceful and picturesque, it made me question why I don't live in a vineyard-covered valley full-time. My wife and I rolled up to this Willamette Valley wonderland expecting a decent lunch and some light sipping. What we got was a full-blown sensory revival under a cherry-red canopy, surrounded by forested hills that looked like they were painted by God himself after three glasses of Pinot. We opted for the St. Innocent Story Flight -- five sips of vineyard-designated poetry. My wife, being the classy half of our duo, paired hers with the Sip & Savor Experience, which was essentially an edible sonnet: summer vegetable soup so smooth it could run for office, a goat cheese tart so tangy it made my eyebrows dance, a Thai-style spare rib that nearly caused me to curse in delight, and a chocolate mousse topped with pistachio and freeze-dried strawberry that straight-up healed childhood wounds. Me? I stayed true to my roots and ordered the BBQ sandwich. Because even in Pinot country, a Texan's gotta do what a Texan's gotta do. And y'all -- that sandwich slapped harder than a summer sunburn. Juicy, smoky, piled high, with a crunch of pickled slaw and a side of ridged chips that made me weep a little. Paired with that 2019 Momtazi Pinot Noir? I felt like I was sittin' in the arms of a wine-soaked angel. Our server was a gem -- part sommelier, part tour guide, part miracle worker. She suggested we tack on the 2020 Shea Vineyard Pinot and the 2023 'Not So Innocent' Grauburgunder (a rosé of Pinot Gris). Both were showstoppers. We left with a bottle of the Grauburgunder like it was a souvenir from heaven. And just when I thought the experience had peaked -- bam! A quick tour of the facility gave us a peek behind the curtain: barrels like art installations, a tasting room polished to a shine, and a staff that clearly loves what they do. St. Innocent Winery isn't just a tasting stop -- it's a full-body, full-soul, full-Texan-approved revelation. TL;DR: Come for the wine. Stay for the views. Leave with a bottle, a smile, and a belly full of joy (and probably BBQ). Five stars and a raised glass from this grateful Texan.

We three stopped for a wine flight with small bites ("Sip & Savor Experience") and lunch on a…read moreMonday in the middle of a four hour drive, choosing St. Innocent from among several wineries available in the area. We are very pleased with our choice as it was an enjoyable experience. SERVICE: 5.0. Andy was excellent and very knowledgable about wines in general, the vintages of St. Innocent wines in particular, and the vineyards from which St. Innocent sources. And more. AMBIANCE: 4.5. We sat on the shaded patio overlooking a pond and trees. Though I-5 was visible off to one side, it was not a distraction. WINES: 4.0. We left with a couple of bottles. FOOD: 3.5. Good lunch made with fresh ingredients. The small bites provided with the Sip & Savor Experience were satisfactory.

Such a beautiful place to have events! We love working there!…read more Traci and Lesli Just us Girls Mobile Bartending

Very interesting place but some of the exhibits need more information. We had several questions…read morebrought up by the displays- some we could lookup online but others - like the piece of tree in the visitors center that poses the question how old is it based on the rings was left unanswered We learned it's non profit so I'm sure funding and volunteers might be hard to come by If the green light is lit when you are in the main building definitely check out the floor that has people weaving - it was neat to see it in action Would also be nice if all volunteers were trained equally - a tour hide we encountered was lacking answers to our questions but other volunteers passing us heard us and stopped and took time with us which was super nice I hope they can improve and expand because it was so historical and interesting

We had the most wonderful visit! We were the only ones on our tour so we got to ask a million…read morequestions. Lisa was our guide and she did a wonderful job! We loved that she played the player piano for us and then wound the music box in the nursery. The grounds were beautiful. We had strolled through before our tour then went back after once we knew some of the history. It was a glorious day to be there.

While we didn't have a chance to go inside the museum, the grounds are beautiful and well…read moremaintained. The gardens are a lovely spot to walk, explore and smell the flowers - when blooming. Staff kept to themselves and gave us space to wander the property. We walked, but Deepwood is set on a busy street corner so be prepared for traffic as you make your way to the parking area and the noise as you wander the gardens.

What a cool neighborhood meeting place! I came here for a friend's baby shower, and I love how they…read morekeep everything as trash free/reusable/compostable/etc. as possible. This community is really how most of the communities in the area should be set up; really nice!

From the owner: We are an event venue for meetings, celebrations, & gatherings. We have a reception-style capacity…read moreof 110 persons, and a seated capacity of 70. Rental of Painters Hall includes use of our dishware, glassware, silverware, and cloth napkins as well as the use of our sound system, projector and screen. We give clients one complementary hour to use for set-up & clean-up needs. Painters Hall is located in the center of our beautiful intentional, sustainable community, Pringle Creek Community.

I used them for items for a play and they have everything you need. Very professional and will use…read moreagsin

If you want a stress free event, this is definitely NOT the place to use. We were showing a movie…read moreto our work colleagues at 11:30am and requested a popcorn machine be delivered at 9am (so we could have the popcorn popped for 100 people ready to go). The time was confirmed and the owner said she would send the contract over. After several follow up emails and phone calls, we received the contract the evening before the event with the time for popcorn machine delivery set at 1pm (an hour after our event was OVER). We called the morning of the event and when I asked if they had listened to my two voice mails, they said "no." I then proceeded to explain again the problem and heard crickets. I was put on hold and then told the machine would be there by 11am. I literally sat in the lobby waiting for them biting my nails. After the machine finally showed up & we began making popcorn, the machine popped so slowly and made very small batches. People showed up and had to wait until after the movie to get the popcorn and take it back to their desks... very disappointing! For your sanity, select another party company!

Had a wonderful time here playing 18 holes of golf. I booked a few days ahead, my brother and Dad…read moreuse the OGA Passport book and this was on the list. I like the idea of a little road trip to play somewhere new. The course is tucked into an older neighborhood. The reception at check in was okay, a little stuffy. I had inquired on each of my partners getting an individual cart (with their offer) and the main clerk said the price buys a seat on a cart, not necessarily their own. That is fine, all the other courses I've joined my family on, I have been able to ride along with them-because their passport book entitles them to a cart each. They were a little more strict here and that is fair. Was able to get 1/2 a cart price and ride with my dad. Course is Old School-not sure if I know how to articulate that, but Tall, tall, trees, surrounded by deep, dark forest, course is mostly flat. Appears to be a lot of history here and I think it used to be a Private Club. It wasn't too difficult - which is nice, since, I've never played here before. Pleasant day, course was busy with people. We waited some on a few holes but it wasn't dreadful. I would definitely return. On the second nine we encountered -twice- two folks playing music loud in their carts. This is totally obnoxious and shouldn't be tolerated. I was especially surprised because this course seems a wee bit formal, buttoned up. Well, we just had to two times hearing it, so didn't recur. We didn't see a marshal out on the course. We saw a deer bounding around on the course, he/she looked so happy and bouncy. This is definitely a course to see Bambi. We didn't have any kind of libations or food afterwards but those facilities were open. Nice clubhouse lobby with a lot of old photos. The clerk in the Pro Shop at the conclusion of our round was nice and friendly. Course was in good shape. Some of the tee boxes were a little raggedy, though, a little disappointing. Lots of friendly players, too.

I have been a member here for years, and the recent changes this past year are great. The course…read moreis in great shape, and the staff is super friendly.