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The Inn at Dayton: Oregon Wine Country Stay

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written by Lauren Kramer | photography by The Inn at Dayton It takes a special kind of magic to transform three seriously dilapidated, adjacent buildings from 1911, 1913 and 1913 respectively into a stylish boutique hotel. That was the task architect Paul Falsetto faced as he designed the elegant Inn at Dayton, which opened in June 2025. The project required blending the Bank of Dayton, the Stuckey Building and the Harris Building, and Falsetto seamlessly merged them into a polished, twelve-room inn spread over 20,000 square feet. Guests can choose between upscale legacy rooms or heritage (standard) rooms, but its worth the splurge at this inn. The legacy rooms feature 20-foot ceilings, dual-sided electric fireplaces separating the sleeping quarters from the living rooms, and deca-dently comfortable furniture adorned with soft throws and high thread count linens. Perfect for a romantic retreat or a weekend of wine tasting with friends, the…

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Curried Carrot Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette

Oregon-Grown Carrot Recipes

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Curried Carrot Salad with Citrus Honey Vinaigrette Stephanie Inn / CANNON BEACHAaron Bedard, executive chef Serves 4 Ingredients: For the Citrus Honey Vinaigrette • 1 orange, zested  • ¼ cup Public Coast Farm honey  • ¼ cup champagne wine vinegar  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard  • 1/2 cup avocado oil  • Salt, to taste For the Curried Carrot Salad • 10 ounces Kingfisher Farms Yaya carrots (or favorite Oregon carrots), peeled • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 tablespoon curry powder • 2 ounces seedless grapes • 2 tablespoons Public Coast Farm honey • 1/2 cup water • 1/2 cup sugar • 2 ounces walnuts • 4 ounces sheep’s milk feta cheese • 1/4 ounce Public Coast Farm micro carrot • Citrus honey vinaigrette (see recipe) • Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions: For the Citrus Honey Vinaigrette For the Curried Carrot Salad – Carrot Cake Ambar Estate / NEWBERGHeidi Whitney-Schile, winery chef Makes 2 cakes (6-inch pans) Ingredients: • 2 cups carrots, peeled and grated • 1 cup drained…

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High-quality woodworking tools including a hammer, saw blade, measuring tape, and screws arranged on a light-colored surface.

Girls Build Empowers Young Women Through Hands-On Construction Camps

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Portland-based Girls Build teaches construction basics and life lessons written by James Sinks | photo illustration by 1859 Staff; photos from Bigstock For more young girls and in more places, the buzzing saws, whirring drills and empowering vibes are back this summer. A decade ago, Portland carpenter Katie Hughes gathered in her living room with a group of fellow tradeswomen, bowls of homemade soup and a question: What could they do about the next generation of young women and the gender disparity in the building trades? The solution: teach, prepare and empower. With a nudge from those dinner party guests, Girls Build was founded. And at the helm of the new nonprofit was Hughes, who’d previously run a construction-focused girls’ education program. That first summer, in 2016, a group of eighty girls ages 8 to 15 attended the charity’s inaugural summer camp in Portland, where they learned how to safely…

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Bridge leading to Lake Creek Lodge surrounded by lush forest.
Lake Creek Lodge
Cozy, pet-friendly cabins at Lake Creek Lodge offer a peaceful forest retreat with an onsite restaurant, seasonal specials, and easy access to Hoodoo Ski Area for year-round adventure and relaxation.
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Tower Theatre
Located in the heart of downtown Bend, the Tower Theatre is a beautifully restored, historic venue that brings world-class entertainment to Central Oregon.
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa
Beautifully renovated with detailed touches and thoughtful amenities throughout. Experience Cannery Pier Hotel & Spa, a luxury boutique hotel built 600-feet into the water to showcase the beauty of the Columbia River and the magnificent Astoria-Megler Bridge.
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 2023
Fall in Love with Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s 2023 Season
Tickets are on sale now for OSF's exciting Season of Love. Experience Romeo & Juliet, Rent, Twelfth Night and more beloved stories, from just $35!
Mt. Hood Ski Bowl
Experience the excitement of Oregon winter   Mt. Hood Skibowl’s origin dates back to 1928, making the resort one of the oldest remaining ski resorts in the country. The ski area began as two separate resorts Skibowl and Multorpor. While Skibowl’s name was derived from the natural shape of it’s
Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
"Spectacular setting and phenomenal wine. A hidden gem."
Hood River Hotel
Hood River Hotel
Built in 1911, and on the National Register of Historic Places, the Hood River Hotel is the place to stay in Hood River, Oregon. We’re in the center of downtown, nestled amidst local artisan shops, eateries, wineries, brew pubs and a myriad of outdoor adventure destinations.
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum
Immerse yourself in the past with Ice Age Geology, Lewis & Clark stories, Indigenous Culture and Oregon Explorers. In the present, get up close to Birds of Prey, hike the nature trails, shop local crafts, picnic or taste farm grown food.