Oregon: The Gardens of Portland & the Farm-to-Table Bounty of the Willamette Valley
With AHS Hosts Holly and Osamu Shimizu
August 19 to 23, 2024
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Embark on a unique AHS journey to Portland and the Willamette Valley, celebrating magnificent gardens, sustainable farming, and farm-to-table traditions. Discover the distinctive beauty of the Portland Japanese Garden, Lan Su Chinese Garden, and Oregon Garden. Learn about holistic land management at a Willamette Valley farm and enjoy a tasting and tour at a picturesque winery. Timed with the Swan Island Dahlia Festival, witness thousands of dahlias in peak bloom. Engage with local experts, including farmers, chefs, and a winemaker. Throughout, enjoy meals at hand-picked restaurants committed to sustainability and locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Trip Highlights:
– Explore the lush beauty of Portland and the Willamette Valley with AHS Hosts Holly and Osamu Shimizu.
– Visit the renowned Portland Japanese Garden, the tranquil Lan Su Chinese Garden, and the fascinating Oregon Garden.
– Discover sustainable farming practices at a pasture-based farm in the Willamette Valley, showcasing holistic land management and the farm-to-table movement.
– Savor the fruits of the region’s vineyards with a tasting and tour at a picturesque winery in the Willamette Valley.
– At the Swan Island Dahlia Festival, enjoy a spectacular display of thousands of dahlias in peak bloom.
– Interact with knowledgeable local experts, including farmers, farm-to-table chefs, a winemaker, and the owner of one of Portland’s top nurseries, gaining insights into the area’s agriculture and horticulture.
– Indulge in delectable meals at restaurants known for their commitment to sustainable practices and use of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
Learn more about this program in a Q&A with trip leader Holly Shimizu and AHS’s Director of Travel Studies, Mercedes Bryant.