Oregon Wine Country Lodging and the Willamette Valley Wine Regions

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini

The Willamette Valley, Oregon's largest AVA (American Vitaculture Area), stretches 150 miles from Portland, Oregon. to south of Salem and consists of six sub-appellations.  200 wineries and 10,000 acres of quality Oregon After a day exploring the Willamette Valley, return to the comfort of an Oregon Bed and Breakfastwine grapes.  The rich, diverse soil and relatively mild climate make for ideal grape growing conditions.  All this combined with warm summer days and cool nights allows the wine grapes to develop their flavor and complexity.

Being "stewards of the land", a large percentage of Oregon's winemakers are certified as sustainable, organic, or biodynamic.  Sustainability is both a priority and lifestyle even for those not certified.

The Willamette Valley region there has numerous Oregon Bed and Breakfast inns, unique amongst themselves yet each providing the consistent high standards of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.  Oregon Wine Country Lodging is a place where visitors can visit the wineries and find great shopping, fine dining and lively art communities.  During the summer months roadside farm stands and farmers markets appear all through the Valley.  Other outdoor adventures include birdwatching, hiking, and nearly 40 public golf courses!  

Get to know our State like a local.  Select a Bed and Breakfast from where to start and end your trip.  Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

Visit the Willamette Valley in Oregon and experience fine Oregon Wine Country Lodging at the member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.  Salut!

Connect with the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild via Social Media

Friday, April 12, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini

Social media.  One either likes it or they don't.  We of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild actually love it.  Today's travelers' are web savvy travelers' who use many different social media sites to make wise travel choices.  Social media listings direct you to us and then our innkeepers take over to make your lodging choice the perfect choice for your Oregon vacation.

The Lobenhaus Bed and Breakfast tableThe Oregon B&B Guild website ~ new and improved with loads of information, serving as a 'one stop shopping' website:  

This Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild Blog.  An amazing social media tool.  We post about happenings and events all across Oregon and the lodging options close by.  Search the blog for posts on winery events, bird watching sites, farmers markets and oh, so much more!

facebook - join almost 2000 fans that 'like' the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild.  You'll get live updates on specials, events, and state wide happenings. 

twitter - follow us on twitter @oregonbbguild and @ORinnquire for short timely Q&A with innkeepers.  We live here.  We know Oregon like the back of our hands and would love to help you create a memorable visit at our inns and in our regions

Flickr - where our innkeepers have uploaded photos of their inns, events, and scenic shots of Oregon

Pinterest - photos and more photos!  Of our inns, our innkeepers, our food, and of course our Oregon.

There are over 400 bed and breakfasts in Oregon but only ours are inspected and approved by the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild, making them a exceptional lodging choice for your perfect vacation.  Thank you for choosing one, or more, of our member inns as a lodging option on your next Oregon vacation.  You'll be glad you did.

 

3 Capes Scenic Route on the Stunning Oregon Coast

Thursday, April 11, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini

Our innkeepers are so very talented and creative.  Not only do they provide unique bed and breakfast accommodations, delightful breakfasts and all the amenities to present a unique lodging experience, we also spend time exploring our regions so as to have the very best local information for our guests.  Where to watch the best sunset, see a magnificent waterfall, the best stroll on the beach or hike in our forest.  We've been here and done that!  That's what makes staying at a member inn of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild the perfect getaway.  Whether it be only for a night or an extended weekend.  

This video was created by Diane Emineth, Innkeeper of the Sandlake Country Inn, to be shared with her guests and with her permission, to all of you.  Located just 10 minutes north of Pacific City, is this secret hideaway nestled on the scenic Oregon coast. The historic farmhouse built from shipwrecked bridge timbers in 1894, is located in a country setting approximately 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean coastline.

Enjoy the video and thanks, Diane.
 


The innkeepers of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild on the Oregon Coast are ready to assist you in planning your getaway.  Any time of year is a beautiful time to visit the Coast.

Why Should I Care Where in the World is the Prospect Hotel?

Thursday, April 4, 2013 by Heather Tyreman

 

Guest blogger Karen Wickman, owner of the Prospect Historic Hotel, lodging near Crater Lake, Oregon, wants you to know!  She writes:

Prospect is a sleepy little town on the side of the road off of Highway 62 in Southern Oregon. It’s right on the way to Crater Lake National Park and is nestled in the middle of the Rogue River National Forest.  It is surrounded by astonishing natural wonders that you would never know were there if you didn’t do a little exploring. Within a half a mile of the Prospect Historic Hotel Bed and Breakfast Inn, you can find yourself in a pristine medieval forest cut through by the Rogue River and riddled with streams, waterfalls and mysterious trails to follow.

This image of me at the Avenue of Boulders gives you an idea of the wonderful hiking destinations that are close by.  Fred (my doting husband and fellow innkeeper) and I have wonderful free hand drawn maps to assist you on your explorations.

When you’ve explored enough to work up an appetite, you can walk back up the trail to our National Register of Historic Places-listed hotel and step back into time to an authentic Oregon Victorian-styled Dinner House. There, you will enjoy some of the finest food you will find anywhere on your travels. Pair your meal with a local Southern Oregon wine or microbrew to complete a wonderful day.

When you wake up in the morning, you’ll think it was all a dream. But you can go back out again and continue exploring for days and still not see the same thing twice. You’ll never forget where to find the Prospect Hotel.

Karen and Fred Wickman know about Oregon geotourism.  Crater Lake National Park is a popular destination in Southern Oregon, but there's more than just the lake to visit.  Make the Prospect Historic Hotel your home base for exploring the best eco friendly travel that Southern Oregon can offer.  Thanks, Karen!

Drift Boats on the McKenzie River at the 8th Annual Wooden Boat Festival

Saturday, March 16, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini


McKenzie River Wooden Boat FestivalIt’s that time of year for Eagle Rock Lodge's annual wooden boat festival. Saturday, April 27th from 10:00 to 5:00.  New and historic McKenzie drift boats will be on display along with casting demonstrations, fly tying workshop.  Food and beer will be available for purchase with proceeds funding the Life Jacket program. Join us for a delightful day of boats and beautiful views of the McKenzie River. 

At the Eagle Rock Lodge in Vida guests can enjoy over four acres of country garden and old growth timber, or fish one of the best holes on the McKenzie River right off the Lodge's front lawn.  A wide range of amenities and personal services are available, from weddings to special packages.

Member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild are the only inspected and approved Bed and Breakfast Inns in Oregon.  Our mission is to assure travelers of consistently high standards in a variety of accommodations.  We are proud to have Eagle Rock Lodge in the Guild. 

Lobenhaus Bed and Breakfast Recognized as a Top 10 Vineyard Inn

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini

Lobenhaus Bed and BreakfastThe Lobenhaus Bed and Breakfast, an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member, has been selected as one of the Top 10 Vineyard Inns by Bed and Breakfast.com.

Located in a peaceful, rural 28-acre setting, the Lobenhaus offers lodging and hospitality with distinction. Each of the six well appointed rooms in this tri-level, lodge-style B&B has a private bathroom, individual heating/air conditioning, additional outside door to a deck with territorial views of Millican Creek, our woods and vineyards.

"A B&B is the perfect place to stay on a wine vacation", writes Bed and Breakfast.com.  "Take an exciting getaway to the center of Oregon’s wine country. This lodge-style inn sits on 27 acres of vineyards, woods, and a creek. When you have downtime, unwind on the expansive decks overlooking the inn’s eight acres of vineyards. Guests get a free vineyard tour with the resident viticulturist, who can teach you how the grapes are grown and the importance of soils. If you visit during the summer, you can taste the grapes as they are maturing. Their certified-sustainable vineyard grows Pommard clones of Pinot Gris, White Riesling, Müller-Thurgau and Pinot Noir. Wine tasting at Rex Hill, the winery that purchases the Lobenhaus grapes, is a free amenity all guests can enjoy. Guests also receive tasting certificates to select wineries.”

Member inns of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild are the only inspected and approved Bed and Breakfast Inns in Oregon.  Our mission is to assure travelers of consistently high standards in a variety of accommodations.  We are proud to have Lobenhaus Bed and Breakfast in the Guild.  We are sure you will enjoy the calm, quiet setting this inn provides to visitors to Oregon's Willamette Valley.

“You’ll come again and again”

Sunday, February 10, 2013 by Stories From Our Guests

Tell us about your stay at an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member innHere at the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild we encourage guests who've stayed with any of our member inns to tell us their story.  You can do that by visiting our blog and clicking on the "Stayed at an OBBG member inn?" button on the right side of the blog page.  

What do we do for you? Remove your personal information from your blog post, but keep it so we can enter you in a drawing for $100 of OBBG lodging gift vouchers.  Tell everyone what you did--go for a bike ride?  Birdwatching?  Geocaching? A great dinner downtown?  

We know our inspected and approved member inns are great.  We want to know what YOU did while you were there.  Give us your authentic Oregon experience and we'll share it for others to plan their getaway vacations.

Here's a post from inn guests Barry & Kaye:

Another enjoyable stay at Bybee’s, our 6th visit. You’ll step back in history at this historic inn dating to 1857. It the perfect place to relax and get off the beaten track, while being a short distance to downtown Jacksonville. Charming Hostesses Tina Marie and Vikki Lynn make you feel very welcome and you’ll love the whole place. Tina’s gourmet breakfasts and other treats (the cookies are great!) are superb. You’ll surely come back again and again after your first visit!




 

Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Style in Jacksonville!

Friday, January 11, 2013 by Heather Tyreman

 

Chinese New Year in Jacksonville Oregon with Bybee's Historic InnReady for a little culinary tourism combined with an Oregon geotourism event?  Check out the information provided by Vikki and Tina at Bybee's Historic Inn near Jacksonville, Oregon.  Register your own parade entry, or plan to participate in the "Snake-A-Leg" 5K fun run (ever seen a group of folks do a 5K in a dragon costume?)!
 
The signature event for Southern Oregon Chinese Cultural Association is a Chinese New Year
Festival.  The main events are held in Jacksonville, Oregon, in partnership with the Jacksonville
Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jacksonville as well as other generous sponsors.  Please
visit Jacksonville for a spectacular Chinese New Year Celebration.  Call Bybee’s Historic Inn for
lodging accommodations.  541-899-0106 book early! 
 
Chinese New Year Celebration:
Parade, cooking classes, martial art exhibitions, arts & crafts and much more. Stay tuned as we plan for Year of the Snake!
DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2013
LOCATION: Downtown Jacksonville
PHONE: 541-899-8118
CONTACT: chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org
WEBSITE: www.socca.us  

 

Feller House Bed and Breakfast and the Aurora Colony

Thursday, January 10, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini

Aurora in Marion County, Oregon, just south of Portland.  Peacefully established in the mid-1800's and located near the Oregon Wine Country, Aurora has a rich past and charming atmosphere.  It was founded as a religious commune in 1856 by Dr. William Keil who named it after his daughter.  The secret is out on this quaint village known as 'Oregon's antique capital'.

Feller House Bed and Breakfast near McMinnville OregonThe 1860 farmhouse that is now the Feller House Bed and Breakfast is located in a beautiful country setting, minutes from Aurora.  Enjoy time away at this historic inn, built on Oregon's famous French Prairie where hops became a cash crop in the 1860's and still are today.  Conveniently located near the I-5 interstateand half way between Salem and Portland, you'll find a warm and inviting atmosphere, two delightful guest rooms, a wholesome breakfast, and personal attention awaits you at the Feller House. 
 

Old Aurora Colony Museum
The centerpiece of this National Historic District formed in 1974, their missions is to promote interactive lifelong learning by inspiring curiosity about the heritage of the Aurora Colony (1856-1883).  Visit the five-building complex of the 1862 Ox Barn, 1875 Steinbach Cabin, Summer Kitchen, 1864 Kraus House, and Tie Shed reproduction.  All furnished as they would have been during the colony period.  Artifacts include furniture, tools, music instruments, clothing, textiles, spinning wheels, photos, samplers, quilts, and much more.  Learn the story of this German communal society and their travel from Missouri to the Oregon Territory to find a new Eden.

Feller House Bed and Breakfast for was Lodging in OregonMember innsof the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild's are the only inspected and approved Bed and Breakfast Inns in Oregon.  Our mission is to assure travelers of consistently high standards in a variety of accommodations.  Our member inns are inspected and approved and all meet or surpass our guidelines.  We are proud to have Feller House Bed and Breakfast in the Guild.  We are sure you will enjoy the calm, quiet setting this inn provides in the vast Willamette Valley of Oregon, perfect Oregon Wine Country Lodging.

Tyee Lodge Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast for a One-Of-A-Kind Oregon Coast Lodging Experience

Saturday, January 5, 2013 by Mary Pellegrini

Tyee Lodge offers gracious Oregon Coast lodging for travelers in a picturesque beachfront setting. Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and the incomparable Oregon coastline can be seen from every window. All rooms have private baths.

Close to Newport, Oregon, Tyee Lodge is also close to other Central Oregon Coast attractions including the Bayfront, historic Nye Beach, ocean tour cruises and fishing, two lighthouses, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, and fantastic restaurants. We are here to help you discover why guests return again and again to Tyee Lodge.

Our Native American themed rooms have queen size beds with cozy chairs for reading, whale watching, or enjoying a storm. The rear gardens are made for catching fresh sea air and enjoying relaxing views of the mighty Pacific and Sitka Spruce. It's the perfect spot for bird watching. A short private path leads to miles of incomparable Oregon beach and tidepools.

It's the most romantic bed & breakfasts that invite lovers to relax and enjoy quality time with each other and the Tyee Lodge Oceanfront Bed and Breakfast, an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member, is just one of these.


 

Best Western Rama Inn in Enterprise Oregon is closed

Monday, December 17, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

Logos of the Best WesternComing to Enterprise or Joseph Oregon and looking to stay at the Best Western Rama Inn in Enterprise? Well, that lodging is closed, but don't despair!  There are a couple of wonderful places to stay nearby!

 

Imnaha Room at the 1910 Historic Enterprise House is an alternative to the Best Western Rama Inn Enterprise OregonThe 1910 Historic Enterprise House Bed and Breakfast, also called the "Enterprise House," is very close to downtown Enterprise and offers 5 well-appointed guestrooms, each with its own private attached bath.

The Bronze Antler Bed and Breakfast is located only 10 minutes away in nearby Joseph, Oregon. This inn offers 4 well-appointed guestrooms, each with its own attached private bath.

Both inns are inspected and approved members of the Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild and are also inspected and approved at the three-diamond level by AAA.

If you're accustomed to the conveniences of staying at a Best Western, you'll find that these two inns cover many of the same featuresand perhaps even throw in a few that you didn't expect.  Plus, each offers a full  breakfast cooked for you in the morning!  Sorry, neither one has a swimming pool (one of the favorite features of the Enterprise Oregon Best Western Rama Inn) but their convenience to Joseph and Enterprise combined with their level of service could more than make up for not being part of a corporate hotel chain.

Give the innkeepers a call: Judy & Jack at the Enterprise House (541-426-4238) or Heather & Bill at the Bronze Antler (541-432-0230).  They'll be happy to accommodate you, feed you well and extend to you some of Wallowa County's finest hospitality!

Let Oregonian writer Gerry Frank tell you where to stay in Eugene Oregon

Friday, November 23, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

Breakfast at the Oval Door Inn in Eugene Oregon can also be vegan, gluten free, vegetarian, or whatever your special needs might beWe always like it when venerable travel writer Gerry Frank picks an Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member to include in his articles.  On November 18, 2012, Gerry picked the Oval Door Bed & Breakfast in Eugene as one of his favorites.  You can read the full article from the Oregonian here.

"Mornings start out right with locally roasted coffee delivered to the guest rooms. Follow the aroma of just-out-of-the-oven baked goods to the dining room for a full gourmet breakfast. Main dishes feature a choice of two entrees made with seasonal ingredients (including a healthier option) such as corn fritters, eggnog French toast and Dungeness crab hash. Fruit and breakfast meats complement the superb main dishes."

Nothing like adding a little culinary tourism to your Eugene Oregon stay!  If you're a business traveler, thinking about relocating to Eugene, or parents of a University of Oregon college student looking for a more home-like environment for your time in Eugene, the Oval Door Bed and Breakfast could be your pick too.

Call Melissa or Nicole at 541-683-3160 or visit their comprehensive website to review their rooms and make your reservation.  Lodging in downtown Eugene Oregon can't be more complete than a stay at the Oval Door.  

And thanks, Gerry Frank, for picking an Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild member!

More than Oregon Coast Hotels in Newport Oregon

Friday, November 2, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

There's more to Oregon Coast lodging than Oregon coast hotels and the folks that run the Oregon bed and breakfasts there are creative in what they do.  tInnkeepers are known for doing more than just running a bed and breakfast.  Eileen Obteshka, innkeeper of the Grand Victorian B&B and Vintage Cottage Rental supplied this photo from a High Tea event she recently catered for a ladies church group.

High Tea for a local church group prepared by Eileen at Grand Victoria Bed and Breakfast in Newport Oregon

Don't they look precious in their hats?

High Tea is available 7 days per week by arrangement at the Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast, but Eileen will also cater your event in other locations too.  If you're thinking about a high tea event or other party in the Newport, Oregon, area, Eileen will also bring the event to your office, your church or your home. You can call her at 541-265-4490 to discuss your events needs.  Who better than an innkeeper to make yummy scones and other high tea delights? Reserve your Grand Victoria tea party today!

See How Easily You Can Do Jacksonville Oregon

Thursday, October 11, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

Ah, the fall in Southern Oregon!  Vikki, innkeeper at Bybee's Historic Inn, a romantic bed and breakfast in Jacksonville, has a few tips about things to see and do in Jacksonville.  

Vikki at the romantic bed and breakfast Bybees Historic Inn would love to see you!What better way to enjoy autumn than visiting Historic Jacksonville? The town gardens are still brimming with flowers while the cool nights begin to tint the trees with color. The trolley is still touring about and our quaint streets beckon you to wander through town admiring our historic buildings. The Woodlands trails offer you the opportunity to crunch leaves underfoot, breathe in crisp fresh air, and admire the changing colors; every image you conjure up with thoughts of autumn is yours to experience in Jacksonville. The shops are brimming with great new products and restaurants are serving the bounty of the harvest. And who can resist harvest time in the vineyards? There is no more perfect season to visit the wineries. Plan a day driving through the now colorful vineyards, sipping wine, and munching on a perfect fall picnic full of goodies you picked up in town!

So many things await your visit; step into Jacksonville and discover another world.  "Meet the Pioneers" October 12th and 13th where Pioneer spirits in costumes share their stories of life in and around Jacksonville and the Rogue Valley www.friendsjvillecemetery.org. Ticket price is $12.00 for adults, children under 12 are $5.00 and the Family Pack (2 adults and up to 3 children) is $29.00, contact the Chamber office at 541-899-8118 or email  chamber@jacksonvilleoregon.org

And you'll need a place to stay in Jacksonville.  Bybee's Historic Inn, an authentic Oregon lodging on the outskirts of town, offers romantic weekend getaways for your time in Southern Oregon.  Get on out there while the autumn weather lasts!

Crater Lake Lodging with Music, Food, Beverages, Art and More in the Stunning Southern Oregon Cascades

Tuesday, September 25, 2012 by Mary Pellegrini

Southern Oregon Music in the Mountains

What Everybody Ought to Know About Nez Perce Art in the Wallowa

Monday, August 20, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

The 16th Annual Nez Perce Art in the Wallowa is coming up very quickly--Saturday of the first weekend in October 2012 to be exact.  If you like contemporary Native American art then you don't want to miss this opportunity.  Nez Perce Indian and nearly Columbia River Tribal Plateau artists will once again display and offer their work for sale at the historic Wallowa Lake Lodge in Northeastern Oregon.

Live and silent auctions take place in the afternoon of Saturday, October 4, 2012, from noon to 4 pm.  Every year's different so it's worth to see what the artists are offering this year.  Many of the artists are in attendance too.

In the evening at 6 pm, there'll be a dinner by reservation only in the dining room of the Wallowa Lake Lodge.  Tickets for this dinner sell out quickly as fewer than 100 people can attend.  The scrumptious dinner includes fresh salmon, local buffalo, local salad and vegetables, and cheesecake with huckleberry topping.  A culinary tourism or locavore delight!

The afternoon reception, live & silent auction is free admission.  Dinner tickets are $45 in advance and can be reserved through the Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center at 541-886-3101 or purchased through local vendors listed here

According to Coyote at the Mixed Blood TheatreEntertainment during the dinner features Nez Perce storyteller Carlotta Kauffman who will perform  "According to Coyote" a collection of Coyote stories collected and produced by her brother John Kauffman.  This show was recently performed Dakota State University (see photo).

You can stay at the Wallowa Lake Lodge for this event, but we'd like to recommend that you check into one of three Oregon Bed & Breakfast Guild members located nearby in Joseph, Oregon (10 minutes away) or Enterprise, Oregon (20 minutes away). All three of these Oregon bed and breakfasts are equipped with only private bathrooms that are either attached directly to your guestroom or are nearby.  And by staying in Joseph or Enterprise you'll be able to enjoy more of the sights and sounds of this vibrant Pacific Northwest artistic community.  

Make your reservations soon!

See you at this northwest culinary and artistic event!

Who Else Wants An Awesome Dinner & Silent Auction Near Ashland Oregon?

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

Those innkeepers at Bybee's Historic Inn near Jacksonville, Oregon, are at it again!   If you're going to be staying in Ashland Oregon lodging in Southern Oregon near Jacksonville on July 15,, 2012, then plan to spend your afternoon with a little outdoor food & fun while supporting a great cause at Bybee's Historic Inn.  Proceeds benefit Hearts With A Mission , a faith-based organization that supports youth in crises.

Bybee’s BBQ Benefit and Talent Show Extravaganza--Sunday, July 15, 2012, 2 pm to 6 pm.  Proceeds will benefit Hearts With A Mission & Rogue Valley YFC H.A.T.S. Mentoring Program!   $5.00 for adults, $1.00 for children. Entry fee includes food ticket for homemade food, ice cream beverages and all the entertainment featuring the Jen Ambrose Band/Rock Project, Rogue Valley Harmonizers, Timeless with guest singer...s Donna Tennaro and Michele Spohn, Gordon "The Saw Guy" Schmieder, Jael Hanson, 17-year old Luke Silva and 18-year old George King and Frank Ricci just to name a few. There will be a donation box for free drawings of several items donated by the merchants of Jacksonville, specifics will follow. A silent auction that will consist of night stay at Bybee's Historic Inn, champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and two beautiful hand crocheted afghans donated by Julie Robertson. A second silent auction to include a portrait session and an Oregon photography book that invites you to take a brief tour of the beautiful state of Oregon donated by RLR Photography, Roy Robertson.

The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway ~ An Oregon Scenic Byway

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 by Mary Pellegrini

Crater Lake Oregon - Photo from TravelOregon.comIt's that time of year again.  Time to start planning that Oregon Road Trip.  Oregon has more designated scenic byways and tour routes than any other state.  The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is the only State B&B Association and a welcoming inn awaits you as you travel the backroads.  I am presenting a series of blogs to assist you in creating create amazing getaways and tours in Oregon.  Thanks Travel Oregon for sharing this information


A National Park, a National Symbol, a Natural Treasure.  From Oregon's world-famous Crater Lake National Park to a prime viewing spot for bald eagles, this drive owes its dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife to a rich volcanic past. This All-American Road extends all the way to Lassen Volcanic National Park in California. But the Oregon segment alone offers plenty to absorb in a day.

The Volcanic Legacy Scenic Byway in Oregon's Southern Cascade Range
'You'll encounter the ancient natural forces that shaped exquisite mountain lakes and snow-capped peaks throughout this 'volcano to volcano' driving adventure that stretches from Crater Lake in Oregon to Mt Lassen in Northern California.'

Might we suggest lodging accommodations at a Southern Oregon Bed and Breakfast of the Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild when visiting this national treasure?  Get to know our State like a local.  Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.

This Masculine Wildlife Quilt Could Be Yours!

Tuesday, May 15, 2012 by Heather Tyreman

2012 raffle quilt from the Wallowa Mountain Quilters Guild is a Montana log cabin style quilt with silhouettes of wildlife.  Raffle tickets can be purchased by mail and the drawing will be held on June 9, 2012.  Winner need not be present to win.  Quilt will be shipped free of charge.Here's a little note from the innkeepers of the Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast in Joseph, Oregon (almost into Idaho it's so far east & north in Oregon):

If you're a guy and into wildlife, you might just want the 2012 Wallowa Mountain Quilters Guild raffle quilt for your bed or as a blanket on the leather couch in your den.  And the raffle's still on until June 9, 2012, so buy your tickets now!  $1 per ticket or 6 for $5--and you can order them through the mail too.  This year's quilt is a Montana Log Cabin style with black silhouettes of birds, moose, deer, foxes and other wildlife.  Very masculine and very striking.

Gee, might even be a good idea to order some tickets and win this beautiful quilt to give as a present to that man who has everything. . .

If you want to see the quilt in person, come to the 20th Annual Quilt Show!  The show takes place on June 8 & 9, 2012, the same weekend here in Joseph Oregon as the Oregon Mountain Cruise Car Show.

We're all sold out of lodging here at the Bronze Antler Bed & Breakfast but we're happy to refer you to other inspected and approved Oregon bed and breakfasts of the Oregon B&B Guild.  Belle Peppers Bed and Breakfast in Joseph still has rooms open and carries green lodging certification.  Only 6 miles away, the 1910 Historic Enterprise House Bed and Breakfast is currently full.  See you at the quilt show!

Cascade Lakes ~ An Oregon Scenic Byway

Monday, May 14, 2012 by Mary Pellegrini

Thanks to Travel Oregon for this shot of South Sister and a beautiful Cascade Alpine LakeIt's that time of year again.  Time to start planning that Oregon Road Trip.  Oregon has more designated scenic byways and tour routes than any other state.  The Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild is the only State B&B Association and a welcoming inn awaits you as you travel the backroads.  I am presenting a series of blogs to assist you in creating create amazing getaways and tours in Oregon.  Thanks Travel Oregon for sharing this information

'Oregon's Highway in the Sky. When you venture out on this breathtaking loop past Mt. Bachelor and the alpine lakes of Central Oregon, you'll know why Scenic America named it one of the nation's 10 most important byways. If you don't stop, you can easily do the drive in an afternoon. But beware. Once you get out of the car, you'll want to stay forever.'Travel Oregon Map of the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway

Get to know our State like a local. For Bend or Sisters Oregon lodging, select a Bed and Breakfast is Central Oregon when enjoying this Oregon Scenic Byway.  Experience romantic getaways, historic treasures, and tucked away rustic retreats. Whether your trip is for a quiet escape to a quaint rural or coastal town, for a World Class City experience or for a new spin on business travel, you can be assured of combining gracious hospitality with ambiance by staying at an inspected and approved Oregon Bed and Breakfast Guild member Inn.