- All Excursions Accessible
- All Depart from the Hotel Main Entrance
Alpacas of Oregon, Sherwood, OR
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2027
Time:10:00am to 2:30pm
Cost: $70
Ever been nose-to-nose with an alpaca? Get your schmooze on with a visit to Alpacas of Oregon This highly popular 1-hr guided farm tour will introduce you to some of our region’s most delightful critters. Hand-feed, pet, and take some selfies with these calm, social animals, then visit the on-site store for a selection of local and imported raw fleece, roving, knitting supplies, and finished goods. The small, on-site spinning mill may be in operation at that time, as well.
Following your visit, re-board your bus for a short drive to family-owned Ancestry Brewing for lunch and a cold one. They serve not only craft beers and non-alcoholic sodas on tap, but also provide a huge menu from which to choose your no-host lunch (GF, V options).
Pendleton Woolen Mill, Washougal, WA
Date: Monday, June 14, 2027
Time: 10:00 am to 2:30pm
Cost: $30
NOTE: This tour repeats Thursday, June 17, same time; includes a different lunch venue and a small gallery visit within walking distance of restaurant
*Tour one of the few remaining woolen mills in the US. Pendleton Woolen Mills is a 6-generation, family-owned business, renown for their intricate jacquard blankets and wool fabrics. They have earned a reputation on par with the greatest mills around the world.
This 45-minute walking tour will introduce you to real-time production, from dyeing and carding, to weaving and finishing. Spend some time in the attached retail store and use your special discount for a unique shopping experience!
Following the tour, enjoy a no-host lunch at the nearby Grains of Wrath brewery and restaurant, serving gourmet burgers, sandwiches, salads and other items from a huge menu. Wash it all down with one of their award-winning craft beers or non-alcoholic beverages (GF, V options)
NOTE: Tourists to the mill must remain as a group. If someone needs to leave the tour for any reason, ALL must leave together. Floors and outdoor surfaces may be wet; wear appropriate clothing and shoes. There are no seats or restrooms, except in the store, where the tour begins and ends.
Willamette River Dinner Cruise on the Portland Spirit
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2027
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:00pm
Cost: $125
Dining in Portland doesn’t get better than a scenic dinner cruise on the Willamette River, with stunning sunset views of Portland’s skyline. Enjoy a 2.5 hour cruise, featuring a three-course Northwest dinner, live piano music and narration on the outdoor decks. A perfect view of a beautiful city, with wonderful cuisine to match! Choose your dinner when you board, from a variety of selections (GF,V options).
NOTE: Portland weather can be unpredictable; wear appropriate clothing and shoes for boarding a boat.
Portland Japanese Garden
Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2027
Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Cost: $60
Explore Portland’s iconic, revered Japanese Garden , described as “the most beautiful and authentic Japanese garden in the world, outside Japan.” Take a map and stroll through the several themed gardens at a leisurely pace, pausing for tea and small bites at the Umami Cafe. Peruse the seasonal exhibit at the Pavilion and other on-site galleries; perhaps see a koto or shamisen musical performance or demonstration; then visit the exquisite gift shop, featuring textiles, sashiko sewing kits (by our own Judilee Fitzhugh, one of our ANWG instructors), ceramics and other treasures.
Textile Hive and Ruthie’s Weaving Studio
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2027
Time: 10:30am to 2:30pm
Cost: $70
Experience the textile collection of a lifetime at Portland’s Textile Hive! . With over 50,000 textiles, spanning 70 countries and two centuries, this design collection, assembled by fashion designer and textile scholar Andrea Aranow, now serves as a vital source of study and inspiration. Aranow’s son Caleb Sayan, will join us for a conversation about this fabulous collection. A selection of clothing, textiles and other items will be available for purchase.
Following this tour, board your bus for a brief ride to the other side of town, to Ruthie’s Weaving Studio. Ruthie’s is a nonprofit 501(c)(3), operated by its members. The spacious weaving area holds a variety of looms and accommodates 36 weavers. A large classroom, dye kitchen and huge library all provide full services for new and experienced weavers. Ruthie’s also provides space for fiber arts study groups, classes and other projects. Tour this weaving wonderland with instructors and board of directors members; light lunch included(GF, V options).
Pendleton Woolen Mill, Washougal, WA
Date: Thursday, June 17, 2027
Time: 10:00 am to 2:30 pm
Cost: $30
NOTE: This will be the same tour of the mill as on Monday, June 14. See description and restrictions above.
Following this tour, enjoy a no-host lunch at nearby Officers Row, overlooking Fort Vancouver. Willful Wine, located inside the historic Grant House, serves award-winning wines and offers a full food service menu of small bites, salads, sandwiches and burgers (GF, V options).
After lunch, take a very short walk next door to the William Scofield Gallery, which features beautiful textile art for viewing and purchase. The owner/proprietor Kelly Mead will be on hand to greet you. Her themed exhibits change regularly, so check the website to see what will be featured when we visit!
(Photographs used courtesy of the excursion sites)