It's that time of year again. A time when the Farmer's Markets in Oregon open and the Oregon Bounty begins to flows. Found some fresh organic strawberries at ours this week and it just gets better from here out!
What do you see in this photo? If you answered apples, mushrooms, potatoes, bread and greens, you would be right. I see a savory Italian Fritatta with Argula and mushrooms, herbed roasted potatoes, a rich and flavorful banana French Toast and Old Parkdale Inn’s famous Baked Fuji Apples.
Once a week we receive our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) box delivered to our door by Hood River Organics. It's like Christmas every time, not knowing what gifts we will receive. Depends on what is being harvested on the organic family farms in the Hood River Valley and Columbia Gorge. This is exceptional Oregon Slow Food.
Some of the innkeepers of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild belong to their local CSA and they also, along with most of our innkeepers, visit the farmers markets regularly, selecting the perfect ingredient to create a true Northwest Culinary experience for our guests. Many of us have gardens producing fresh herbs, vegies, and more.
As spring turns into summer the box gets heavier and the market stands overflow with more and more of the bounty our farms have to offer. Won’t be long before the berries and fresh herbs start arriving. Can’t you just taste them?
river currents combine to create a kind of wind tunnel that makes for legendary windsurfing and kitesurfing conditions. South of the city, above the pear and apple orchards of the Hood River Valley, the massive glaciered peak of Mount Hood rises to fill the horizon, a perfect postcard image of Oregon.
Historic Columbia River Highway
Mosier is situated between The Dalles and Hood River in Oregon's stunning Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, just 65 easy miles east of Portland on Interstate 84. Jefferson Mosier built his home in 1904 on a hill overlooking Mosier. In the late 1980's the house, which had been exposed to years of neglect, was purchased. After several years of extensive remodeling and restoration, the house is now the
In the Hood River Valley 15,000+ acres pears, apples, cherries and other fruit, will burst into blossom this month. It is a true sign of sping as we dust the snow off our back steps. 
Come back to the inn, grab a bite of lunch, change gear, then head on down to the Gorge as the afternoon winds pick up for some ideal windsurfing conditions on the Columbia River.
It is all about the food. I am so excited to be a member of the 


Every time another storm comes through the Columbia River Gorge and into the Mt Hood National Forest we say, "This has got to be the last one". And then comes another. Seems like Winter and Spring are playing a bit of tug-a-war and we are hoping winter holds on a bit longer.
Villa Columbia Bed and Breakfast
The dahlia fields at the Gorge White House have begun to bloom and it is a photo op you won’t want to miss. They will be in their seasonal display until the first frost. Pick out your favorite and order tubers to be picked up or delivered next year at planting time.
Aug 6&7 and continuing through August. Celebrating 60 kinds of sunflowers – Perfect opportunity to paint, cut, take photos and enjoy the many colors of summer. Reservations suggested for photo clubs or art groups. Kick-off weekend features live music, wine tasting from Hood River Vineyards, vegetable games, and a treasure hunt. Quilt show and sale, art show and sale. Come paint, take photos, cut bouquets, and enjoy through the whole month of August. Covered picnic area.
much of the food on the menu was produced, and proceeds benefit food-focused non-profits. rm to Fork’s mission is to connect guests to local sources of produce, meat, seafood and dairy products, and to honor the talented farmers, food artisans, winemakers and chefs who contribute to Oregon’s growing culinary and winemaking reputation.
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With a gorgeous view of Mt. Hood,
On March 31st, 2003, we arrived in Parkdale and began our journey as innkeepers of the
The wineries span the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area through 40 miles of peaceful, open-roads running through double mountain views of Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams.
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Congratulations,
On New Year's Day I participated in the 2011 Christmas Bird Count at our Mt Hood Bed and Breakfast. Although this yearly event has been going on now for 111 years through the Audubon Society, it is the 23rd annual event in the Hood River Valley. Unlike many who braved the single digit temps, I stayed close to home, I did have B&B guests to pamper, participating in the FeederWatch Count.