Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Around Oregon: Eola Hills Winery

I love traveling around Oregon. I have lived here my entire life, and yet, there are so many awesome places I have never seen. Just 40 minutes from where I live is the cute little Eola Hills Winery.

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The sign on the main highway

I stopped by along with a friend and my dogs on the spur of the moment. They had a wedding going on, so I just tried to get some quick pictures without being in the way.

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A small patch of grape vines out front along the road

I was a little disappointed that this was actually just a tasting room and bottling location. They had what I assume was a nice garden area, but it was full of wedding people, so we stayed out of there. I did step inside a room full of these huge wine barrels on racks to grab some photos. I started with the dogs one at a time, but when I went to try with both of them, I was told the wedding party was going to be walking through that room, so we ended up just leaving instead.

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In the barrel storage room

Koira was really nervous most of the time we were here. The highway was very audible, and there were a lot of large trucks going by. Use of treats and my friend doing a jig somewhere behind me resulted in a few decent pictures, though.

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Nervous and hot, but still willing to sit next to some barrels in exchange for a treat

I would say Eola Hills is worth a visit if you happen to be in the booming town of Rickreal. It is just south of the only stop light in town!

9 comments:

  1. Oh, this is so cool! We've always wanted to visit any type of winery (even just a tasting room!) and how much better does everything look with the pups!

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  2. Looks like a great plave to visit. Shame the humans spoilt your fun! ;)
    Dina

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  3. What gorgeous pics of beautiful dogs! No wineries in Mississippi but you never know...

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  4. Too bad about those wedding people...didn't they know it was dog day? :)

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  5. You two are bootiful ladies!

    Mason

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  6. I find that most "wineries" are just tasting rooms. I always picture wandering through the Italian or French countryside touching and smelling grapes. I am always disappointed to pull into a parking lot and walk inside a gift shop, or room staged with a few barrels, to taste wine.

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  7. I love Eola Hills winery! Check out Van Duzer in that area too. And Willamette Valley Vineyards. The properties are amazing.

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  8. I love the idea of a pet friendly winery. LOL, I have a friend that owns a winery and being able to vacation there with the dogs is pure heaven. I wish every winery could have dogs running around.

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  9. Definitely stop by Van Duzer Vineyards next time you are in the area. We are VERY dog-friendly and the tasting room /patio is surrounded by our vineyards. www.vanduzer.com

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