I attended a private cooking class last week as a corporate holiday event. It was a blast! The…read moreteacher was organized and thorough with her preparations and cooking instructions. We had a group of around twelve people and everyone was kept occupied with some task, but not so busy that they couldn't sip their wine and chat. Once our meal was prepared, we sat down at one long table and enjoyed the fruits of our labor. I will certainly return again on my own, and I highly recommend this as a group activity. What's great is that Class Cooking is not only next door to Burnt Bridge Cellars but the same couple who owns Class Cooking also co-owns the winery. They utilize both spaces, at least for our private event. And the wine is delicious!

I wish i could give this business a rating, how ever - never had a chance…read more If you wake up with a sore throat and fever on the day of your scheduled the class, you better show up, regardless how you feel or who'm you may get sick in the process, otherwise kiss your money good bye! This business expect you to know that you may be sick the day of class SEVEN DAYS in advance, to be able to reschedule. How ever, to be able to read their policy on cancellation, you need a password to get to the Terms & Cancellation site. So schedule your summer cold carefully. They may be in the hospitality business - but not very hospitable. $80 lesson to learn!

Had such a great experience at Kilnfolk taking their 2 hour intro to pottery wheel class. I…read moreappreciate all the information they send you ahead of the class - which they do go over in person. They have everything set up for you and they have aprons available but I definitely encourage you to bring clothes you don't mind getting dirty. The instructor was great - she goes over a step by step demo and then with the whole class the instructor goes over the steps again and you end up with a piece of your choice. I ended up having time to make 3 pieces in total. Highly recommend - very fun and a nice challenge!

I brought my daughters and nieces here for a Sunday afternoon something to do. We all had a great…read moretime and I personally feel like the price is appropriate for what you get. Myself included had 7 people. We all picked out a piece to paint. Shop provided the space, paints, brushes etc everything needed. Paid around $175.00 I thought that was pretty good. Includes them firing the pieces as well. This is definitely something we'll all do again!

I sure enjoyed myself at Dovetail Cellars Friday evening. Painting Christmas ornaments was fun and…read moretheir Mourvèdre was outstanding!

We had the pleasure of visiting this new winery on their opening day, and it was such a wonderful…read moreexperience! The space itself is warm and welcoming, with a perfect balance of modern touches and cozy charm. Ben and Allison made us feel right at home, they're friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they're creating. You can tell a lot of care goes into the winemaking process. We joined their wine club, and can't wait to come back and watch them grow!

Speechless! between the wonderful wine selection and inviting atmosphere, this place was well worth…read morea brunch trip. The real highlight was the service. Lindsay was our server and she was PHENOMENA! She checked in regularly with care, had good knowledge of the menu and its wine pairings, and overall felt like a real individual who connected with her customer. I'll definitely be back for a glass of Malbec and some lindsey time!

Honestly, we've come to this place multiple times because we love the Lake Oswego location--the…read morefood there is always delicious and the service is great. Unfortunately, the Vancouver location has been a completely different experience. The first time we came with a larger group, we waited about 30 minutes just to be acknowledged. Staff kept walking around without even recognizing that we (and others behind us) were waiting. We decided to give it another try, but the second visit was just as disappointing. We ended up leaving because we didn't want to keep waiting with no communication. The third time, I finally spoke up because no one was acknowledging us again. Eventually someone came and seated us, but things didn't improve. We waited a long time at the table, and when the server finally came, many of the items we saw online were no longer available. Instead, there were completely different options. Also, while we were waiting, we spoke with a group of girls behind us who said they had experienced the same issue multiple times and had even left before because of it. So it's clearly not just us. Overall, this has been the worst experience we've had at any of their locations. It's really disappointing because we know how great this place can be. Hopefully, with more people sharing feedback, something will change. The Vancouver location seriously needs to improve its service--I don't see how this level of customer care is acceptable.

We used your service for a wine tour of the Williamette area of Oregon and thanks to your company…read moreand our awesome tour guide Daniel Johnson we had the best experience. Our guide was punctual and very knowledgeable of the area and the van was very comfortable. Will use this company again for a future trip

We did a day trip of hiking, sightseeing and wine tasting with Kieron. Can't recommend First Nature…read moremore highly enough. It was a fantastic day and very memorable. Felt like we were able to fit in so much in one day. Kieron is a wonderful, knowledgeable guide and an absolute pleasure to spend your day with.

Walked into this gallery with my dtr and friend. My dtr liked one of the paintings and asked to…read moretake a picture. The sales clerk proceeds to tell me that it's illegal to post their art online. Thank you for the legal advice. Next time I need a copyright lawyer, I know where to find one!

Aurora Gallery has framed several pieces for me over the years. They have a large (in some ways…read moreoverwhelmingly large) selection of frames in a variety of good-quality materials. They also have a nice selection of matte choices, should your work require it, and different types of glass, from common window glass to anti-UV, anti-reflective glass for maximum preservation and visibility. The staff are consistently friendly, helpful, and professional. They even throw in free picture hooks so you needn't rummage around or make a trip to the hardware store when you get your artwork home, which is a nice touch. Prices are not cheap, but then even cheap, junky frames are expensive and difficult to find nowadays, and the workmanship by Aurora is very good, and justifies the cost. They have also proven adept at framing some oddball pieces for me that are not normally considered "art," so don't be afraid to challenge them!

Amazing! Especially in this Covid season. I am visiting from out of state and happened upon this…read moregem of a wine shop! I will be back here every day while I am in town.

A PNW hidden gem - the pretense. The owner Pam is a Champagne and bubbles expert. Her shop is a…read morevery well hand picked selection of Portuguese Ports (a true port) and great value and high end wines. WOW to her nod to the Russian Valley!! She does regular tastings. What this place lacks in curb appeal is made up for with Pam's elegant and excellent pallet. Seriously a great wine and bubble tasting experience. I had a very tight budget and she made it work. Thank you Pam, I cant wait to play here again!!!!! Do yoursekf a favor and seek this place out.

I took the Ridgefield Bachelor Island Circumnavigation Class…read more Overall, I would really give it 4/5 stars, but here I gave it 5 stars because I felt the 4 was really too subjective and I did not have enough objectivity to my reasoning. It was really a personal preference, as stated below. The instructor/guide, Peggy, was great! She was knowledgeable, helpful, funny, and catered the class to us (all 2 of us! well, 3 if you count my service dog!) What I got out of it? I got a lot of practice on my paddling. Peggy was great in making me learn my body the whats and whys of what I was doing wrong, which, is a much better way of learning than just being told. She guided me to the answer, but I still had to figure it out, which I did, and I now am more able to correct my own errors. Whenever there is a disabled person is a class, and one with a service dog, it can stress others out. Peggy handled it like a pro - as if she dealt with this all the time (and I know she doesn't!) It was welcoming and comforting to know how well we were going to be taken care of. So why did I give it 4 stars and not 5? Completely, 100%, subjective opinion. Boring. This is not a route I would take on my own, nor would I take the class again, mainly because there isn't a whole lot to see. For working on kayaking skills it's a 5/5. Making it an exciting adventure, a 4/5. This has nothing to do with the instructor (she did a great job, and I learned about the island, about wire dams, etc). It's more that it is just not something I would want to repeat. Would I recommend it? Yes! it is a great class after the beginner skills class, because you really have to work on all of the skills. Overall, Alder Creek has been great to work with and I can't wait for my next class (in 2 weeks!)

Wonderful, low key, easy kayaking in a gorgeous setting. The staff was tremendous (shout out to…read moreHenry who was delightful, knowledgeable and went out of their way to help us). Great value and easy to navigate getting in and out. Wood ducks were out and about, but little other nature located on our 3 hour excursion. Except for one small challenging up river current crossing the rest was simple beginner level. A few sections on a Saturday were populated but I would say 75 % was uncrowded. A fun option for sure!

We attended one of their free tours of the home they give on certain days each month (check their…read morewebsite for details). It lasted about an hour and was very informative & interesting. The tour guide was a lot of fun and shared many fascinating details about the home and General Marshall, and she was happy to answer questions. There are a number of displays in each room with additional photos & memorabilia from the era, the home, and General Marshall. They also host a high tea around Christmas & also in the Spring each year, so that's definitely sometime we want to attend (check their website events calendar for dates & details).

Venue for my son and his fiancé wedding. Very nice place for a reception, at a reasonable price…read more Had wedding and reception at the venue.