Posted by Sunset, October 15, 2009 in Oregon
By Rachel Levin, Sunset senior editor
It’s a catch-22, right? You want a wine country to remain untouched by ritzy resorts and the clientele that comes with them. You want weathered picnic tables, wide-open tasting counters, winemakers wearing overalls pouring something special just for you… But, then again, you're not gonna argue when a tastefully luxe inn opens on 35 hillside acres with vineyard views, a top-notch restaurant, and—gasp—relatively reasonable rates.
Welcome the Allison to Oregon's on-the-rise Willamette Valley, home to some of the world's best pinot and a low-key, farmy scene that —fingers-crossed—this eco-swank new LEED-certified-seeking 85-room hotel and spa (and, sigh, 12,000 square feet of meeting space) won't change.
Too much, at least.
Book it: Opening fall rates start at $295, for a deluxe guestroom with a private terrace and fireplace, double sinks and deep soaking tub. Not cheap, we know. But not something you’re gonna find in Napa either.
Plan your trip to the Willamette Valley:Click here for our picks on
where to eat and sip.
It’s a catch-22, right? You want a wine country to remain untouched by ritzy resorts and the clientele that comes with them. You want weathered picnic tables, wide-open tasting counters, winemakers wearing overalls pouring something special just for you… But, then again, you're not gonna argue when a tastefully luxe inn opens on 35 hillside acres with vineyard views, a top-notch restaurant, and—gasp—relatively reasonable rates.
Welcome the Allison to Oregon's on-the-rise Willamette Valley, home to some of the world's best pinot and a low-key, farmy scene that —fingers-crossed—this eco-swank new LEED-certified-seeking 85-room hotel and spa (and, sigh, 12,000 square feet of meeting space) won't change.
Too much, at least.
Book it: Opening fall rates start at $295, for a deluxe guestroom with a private terrace and fireplace, double sinks and deep soaking tub. Not cheap, we know. But not something you’re gonna find in Napa either.
Plan your trip to the Willamette Valley:
