Oh man, get thee to the Clackamas County Fair…read more At first Mr. T and I thought this was kind of a shakedown; you have to pay $5 for parking and $7 just to get in the door. Then you have to pay separately for things like the rodeo and rides. But we found out there was plenty of fee-free fun inside. We started off getting our fix of fried carnival food first, including apple-pie fries and pigs ears. Next we hit up the 4H livestock exhibits. All I can say is, wow. Punk rock chickens, crazy-eyed goats, giant pigs and tiny piglets, you name it. I never imagined there were so many varieties of chickens. Seeing the piglets suckle was a highlight, not in a weird way or anything. And speaking of weird, pigs have strangely human-like butts. Anyway, next we stumbled upon the adult talent show, and our only regret is that we didn't find it sooner! The final acts are on Saturday evening, it would be great to see. Winners go to the state fair in Salem. Fair goes through Saturday; get there!

Not only is this event center the home of the Clackamas County Fair, but it is also home to the…read moreWinter Fair that runs through December. It is one of my favorite Christmas events to go to. They decorate the property with Christmas lights and you walk around to see them. They have cute displays, tunnels to walk through and favorite characters such as the Grinch. Inside, they have a variety of vendors that sell their homemade goodies. They also have concessions with hot cocoa, soda, & snacks. This year I found a wreath for my fireplace and got some more delicious jam from Willamette Valley Berries. Tickets are only $10 for adults, $5 for kids and three & under are free. Plus parking is free! It is such a cute event and has become a tradition!

Kudos to Kim for making our weekend absolutely perfect…read more The house is located in such a beautiful setting, surrounded by vineyards, trees and more nature than you can possibly ask for. Our very active dog was in love with every inch of her garden/yard and all the room it afforded to run around in. The spotlessly clean loft was waaayyyy bigger than the photos do it justice. No detail was overlooked, from the abundance of toiletries, fully-stocked kitchen and drawers, board games, and the assortment of snacks for day trips. Owner Kim made sure we had a flash light for late night returns, left water bowl and bags out for our little guy, and even sent texts while we visited to make sure everything lived up to our expectations. You can really tell Kim cares to make sure her guests have an enjoyable time. One of the most thoughtful and memorable highlights is Kim's freshly baked muffins she had ready for us the first day. Something she is no doubt famous for already! I would highly recommend a stay in Kim and Paul's loft. We will definitely be staying with them again in the future and look forward to another lovely visit to the Aurora home Kim has made so ideal for her guests!

We were married here on 08/18/18. If I could give Diana and Grady TEN stars, I would. From the very…read morefirst email to the last bittersweet hug goodbye, they were nothing short of professional and courteous and assuring each time we communicated. If you're looking for that team that just knows exactly what they're doing and gets it done, this is it. They were meant to do this. I always felt like my wedding was the only one happening and definitely felt taken care of. We also had our wedding rehearsal and dinner at East Fork as well. Grady was great handling the music while Diana coordinated the rehearsal. On the big day they worked to get everything set up and running smoothly--exactly what was hoped for. And the venue! The views are stunning! I also picked this place because I have a lot of introverted friends and there are many places around the site that you can get away from it should one need to.

My Sister and Brother-in-law had their wedding here, and I have to say it was absolutely amazing…read more The venue on it's own has a great set up, with beautiful views, cute photo opps, lucious landscaping, fire pit, lawn games, wonderful bridal suites, easy accessible bar area, and the staff... The owners Diana and Grady are so easy to work with, remembering every minor detail, from what bouttenier belonged to the Groom, groomsen, and father's - to the overall magic of pulling the vision together. I want to also take a moment to give a shout out to Tobin, who was nothing short of amazing from the moment we pulled up arms full of decor and food! He had a hand cart to us in seconds, a dolly for the kegs, and a welcoming smile. Tobin, was always within eyesight ready for any requests and needs, zipping around with all of the things, and to top it off he did it with a smile and great sense of humor. 10 out of 10 for Tobin! Tobin, thank you for lauging with us and keeping us on track all day! If you are looking for a place for your wedding, or any other special event, look no further! Tips from a sister of the bride who is an over the top planner by nature, that might help make your day even more stress free: -Get a caterer, as the venue itself doesnt prepare any food! (they have some suggestions if you aren't sure where to start) -Hire a service to serve, clean and handle all food items! -HIRE the bartender and MC through EFCE! YOU won't be dissapointed! -and for the love of all that is wedding day, make sure the bride and grooms 'night bag/ suitcase' is in the getaway vehicle early in the night!

Recently attended an event held here…read more Part of the Chehalem Park and Recreation District. Kitchen, convenient dumpster ADA bathrooms Tables and chairs Seated capacity: 275 Standing capacity: 767 Fold-down stage Reasonable non-profit and private party rental rates Located in residential area, 98 off-street lit lot parking spaces Easy load/unload area Informative website has rental application and floor plan Cleaning and key deposit required

To celebrate West Linn's centennial this year, the city offered a number of special events. One of…read moremy favorites, as a student of history, were the monthly historical walking tours in different neighborhoods throughout West Linn. This first walk in January started at the McLean House and the series just concluded here as well. It is a beautiful venue that I consider to be West Linn's grand house. Sure there are plenty of modern mansions much more extravagant in scale and decor, but this is a beautifully restored and maintained historic home that is a lovely remembrance of times gone by and my city's roots. The home was given to the city by the McLean family after the construction of the Abernethy bridge drastically altered their river view. It is still a lovely location with a park like setting out back featuring a gazebo built by the local Lions Club. The interior has been restored with an eye to matching the original decor as closely as possible. For example, upstairs in the Groom's Room there is a nautical theme and you will see the wallpaper is very close to the original paper still present in the closet. The Bride's Room is the former master suite and my favorite room in the house is the sitting room with fireplace and red couch just off to the side. A close second is the sun room on the main floor downstairs. The original light fixtures are beautiful and there are enough updates to make this a comfortable entertaining venue. It is frequently the location for weddings, reunions and historic events in our city. The next public event on the calendar is the cookie exchange in December. I applaud the Friends of McLean House for doing such a wonderful job maintaining this historic structure and opening it to the public.

I cannot say anything negative about this place. The McLean House staff was unbelievably helpful…read more They were hired for setup and teardown but helped the entire day! This place is perfect for a wedding. The gazebo us gorgeous and the waterfall is stunning. If I had to do everything over again, I would definitely go here!

Beautiful grounds. The road up is a little odd since it looks like someone's private home. The land…read moreis beautiful, great services and such nice people. Great stop by during our days travel

This was an amazing winery find! It's not too far from where we lived in Gladstone, and such a…read morebeautiful setting. We liked all the wines that we tasted except for the Pinot Gris. I was worried when I drank that, but was very pleased with the wines. The White Pinot Noir was very nice, the rose, and the Barrel Select was amazing as well. We had a really good experience here. Love supporting small wineries like this one!

This Grange is tucked in the neighborhood behind the River Roadhouse. It may be hard to find, but…read moreit's a place worth joining or renting. I've been here a few times, and the people in charge are friendly. I found them on Facebook. Check them out!

My husband and I were married here in 1996. It was the most picture perfect wedding. No decorations…read moreneeded, just some flowers. The chapel is neat and clean, warm and inviting. It was the perfect venue for my wedding. I recommend it highly. Here is a little history behind the church from their website www.PioneerWeddingChurch.com The 1895 German Methodist Church was acquired by the Baker Cabin Society in 1967. Originally built by a German community in Logan it was abandoned in 1920. It is said that all sermons were preached in German. Slated for demolition, the church was salvaged by a group of community members lead by Ernest Heinrich, who moved it to the Baker Cabin Site. Beautifully restored, the Pioneer Church, in it's tranquil wooded setting, has become a popular for Weddings. It is small, holds maybe 75 people, has no ready room, no indoor plumbing or A/C. It's wonderful for photography, accoustics and needs little added decor.

I love the quaint, quiet, peaceful setting. There is just something so special about following in…read morethe footsteps of our ancestors especially during such a monumental point in our lives. While the church itself has limited seating and apparently no changing areas, the grounds are large and beautifully manicured. This is definitely the place to come for an intimate wedding for nature and history lovers. The pricing seems quite reasonable, the location convenient and not far from several parks where you could have an outdoor (covered area) reception. I can't ever see myself getting married again, but if I find myself in just such a place in life, this will definitely be high on my list.