Best places for solar eclipse revelry

Viewing from the Vineyards

ARCANE CELLARS

The celebration commences at Arcane Cellars on the banks of the Willamette River on August 20, with an elegant dinner and live music during happy hour, dancing after dinner, and an eclipse presentation by Dr. Kemble Yates of Southern Oregon University. Morning festivities include a sit-down brunch. To memorialize the event, you’ll come home with a special release of Arcane Cellars Eclipse pinot noir.

22350 Magness Rd. NW

SALEM

arcanecellars.com

EOLA HILLS LEGACY ESTATE VINEYARDS

To commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime event, Eola Hills is going big, offering a farm to table winemaker’s soirée, a six-course lake-side dinner with chef Pascal Chureau. This scenic 160-acre property rests in the heart of Willamette Valley, with uninhibited views of the coast range and sky above. Live music with Nu Shooz, Patrick Lamb and Quarterflash will keep the party rockin’.

501 S. Pacific Hwy. 99W

RICKREALL

eolahillswinery.com

ST. INNOCENT WINERY

With an 860-foot elevation and a 70-mile view in all directions, St. Innocent Winery offers an idyllic vantage point. Following the eclipse viewing, champagne corks will be popping, brunch will be catered by chef Bernard Malherbe of The Crooked House Bistro and celebratory libations will be pulled from the St. Innocent Winery archives to sip on all afternoon while playing Bocce.

5657 Zena Road NW

SALEM

stinnocentwine.com

BROOKS WINERY

With jaw-dropping views of the Cascade Range and Willamette Valley floor, Brooks Winery is a special spot for experiencing one of nature’s grandest events. Brooks has a full day of festivities planned—outdoor morning yoga, a sparkling wine brunch and presentation by Professor Ethan Siegel, an astrophysicist from Lewis & Clark College, and an eclipse viewing with wood-fired oven pizzas paired with wine. If you’re itching to get a jumpstart on the fun, there’s an option to camp the night before in the vineyards with a BBQ supper, live music and vineyard walk with winemaker Chris Williams.

21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane