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Things to Do in Oregon Wine Country
McMinnville Local Area Visitors Guide
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
About McMinnville, OR
The Erin Hanson Gallery is nestled in the heart of Willamette Valley Wine Country and surrounded by over 220 top-of-the-line wineries. The area is a hot destination renowned for its Pinot Noir, stunning vistas, delectable culinary adventures, and luxurious resorts and spas.
Scroll down for our local area and travel recommendations.
Updated: January 2025
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Earth & Sea (Carlton) | Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and a comfortable yet elevated atmosphere.
Thistle | Chic American bistro & cocktail bar with à la carte menu or chef's tasting (wine pairing optional). Reservations recommended.
Pinch | Pinch offers playful cuisine in an informal, cozy atmosphere. The menu intentionally focuses on the seasons. Reservations are recommended.
Hayward & Honey Pie Pizza at Mac Market | Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients and an ever-changing menu. Stop by the store section and stock up on dips and fresh-made bread to nibble while out wine tasting. Reservations are recommended for dinner at Hayward.
La Rambla | Spanish restaurant & bar offering tapas, paella & an extensive wine list in an 1884 brick building (try the fried artichoke hearts).
Grain Station Brew Works | Elevated bar food with an extensive bar menu. Kid and family-friendly.
Pura Vida Cucina | Latin-inspired dining and drinks (ask for extra pepita sauce, you won't be sorry)
Golden Valley Brewery | Ranch-to-Table. Be sure to add the cobbler to your order.
Vadnay Chocolate Shop | Located right next to one of our favorite tasting rooms (Chris James) on 3rd Street, Vadnay Chocolate Shop is a must-visit. Simple, pure chocolate -- "bean to bar" as they put it, will have you dreaming of chocolate.
Special Date Night Recommendation!
The Painted Lady in Newberg | Lavish French-influenced fare and an immaculate wine selection.
Nearby & Recommended:
the Common Cup (in Amity) | Breakfast & Brunch (try the cinnamon roll waffle!)
Jory at The Allison (in Newberg) | Refreshing and elegant. Be sure to walk the grounds before or after your dining experience.
Brick Hall 1886 (Dayton)| Handcrafted shared plates complimented by a thoughtfully curated wine list. We proudly work with a passionate network of local farmers, ranchers, fishers, foragers, winemakers, and food artisans. We believe in sourcing the best ingredients and preparing them simply and with care.
Brick Hall(pictured), Dayton, Oregon
Ruddick/Wood (pictured above) is well-known for its ever-changing, locally sourced meals and drinks. (Newberg)
W H E R E t o S T A Y
Youngberg Hill Vineyards & Inn
Atticus Hotel (use the code "gallery" for a special 20% off)
Boutique Retreat (McMinnville)
The Allison (Newberg)
The Silo Suites Bed & Breakfast @ Abbey Road Farm
Eve West Vineyard Estate (an Airbnb option that is perfect for large parties)
W H A T t o D O
Visit the Gallery/Studio of the Nation's Top Contemporary Impressionist at The Erin Hanson Gallery
Food + Wine Pairings at Brooks Winery | Brooks Winery Events
Take a Jaunt to the Coast (Cannon Beach, Neskowin & Arch Cape recommended)
Carriage Ride through Town (Frankie the horsey is out and about most Saturdays and Sundays throughout the warmer months)
Evergreen Space Museum (home of the Spruce Goose)
Travel & Transport
R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S
Local Airports
Portland International Airport (1 hour away)
Salem Municipal Airport (45 minutes away)
McMinnville Municipal Airport (10 minutes away)
ERIN HANSON has been painting in oils since she was 8 years old. As a young artist, she worked at a mural studio creating 40-foot-tall paintings on canvas, while selling art commissions on the side. After getting a degree in Bioengineering from UC Berkeley, Erin became a rock climber at Red Rock Canyon, Nevada. Inspired by the colorful scenery she was climbing, she decided to paint one painting every week for the rest of her life. She has stuck to that decision ever since, becoming one of the most prolific artists in history. Erin Hanson's style is known as "Open Impressionism" and is now taught in art schools worldwide. With thousands of collectors eagerly anticipating her work and millions of followers online, Hanson has become an iconic, driving force in the rebirth of contemporary impressionism.
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Walking in the Footsteps of the Impressionists A look into Erin Hanson's visit to France for the anniversary of impressionism Thursday, August 1, 2024 Erin recently visited France and followed in the footsteps of Monet, van Gogh and Cezanne, gathering inspiration for a France-inspired collection of impressionist paintings. Read More → |
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Walking in the Footsteps of the Impressionists A look into Erin Hanson's visit to France for the anniversary of impressionism Thursday, August 1, 2024 Erin recently visited France and followed in the footsteps of Monet, van Gogh and Cezanne, gathering inspiration for a France-inspired collection of impressionist paintings. Read More → |
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Chasing The Light Travel Notes by Erin Hanson Friday, December 1, 2023 Travel notes of Erin Hanson's journey through the western states as she searches for beautiful light to paint. Read More → |
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Chasing The Light Travel Notes by Erin Hanson Friday, December 1, 2023 Travel notes of Erin Hanson's journey through the western states as she searches for beautiful light to paint. Read More → |
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91 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Art Lover in Your Life The Ultimate Gift Guide for Art Connoisseurs Monday, November 20, 2023 Do you have an art lover in your life? It can be challenging to shop for people who love art, whether they appreciate viewing the work, collecting artwork, or creating beautiful art pieces. They have specific preferences and strong feelings about how art is presented and which art pieces they want in their homes. However, do a little bit of research. You can be the most popular gift-giver among your art connoisseur/artist friends and family! Read the following gift guide and gain inspiration for this holiday season. Read More → |
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91 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Art Lover in Your Life The Ultimate Gift Guide for Art Connoisseurs Monday, November 20, 2023 Do you have an art lover in your life? It can be challenging to shop for people who love art, whether they appreciate viewing the work, collecting artwork, or creating beautiful art pieces. They have specific preferences and strong feelings about how art is presented and which art pieces they want in their homes. However, do a little bit of research. You can be the most popular gift-giver among your art connoisseur/artist friends and family! Read the following gift guide and gain inspiration for this holiday season. Read More → |
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15 Art-Related Closing Gift Ideas for Realtors Unique gift guide for art-loving clients Thursday, November 9, 2023 Whether you represent the buyer or the seller in a transaction, a closing gift after a real estate transaction has funded can add to your client’s experience - and be used as a subtle form of marketing. Many home buyers and sellers like to take pictures of their closing gifts, which is a marketing opportunity for you. Additionally, if it is a thoughtful, well-considered gift, they will likely remember you when referring to their friends or considering future real estate transactions. Read More → |
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15 Art-Related Closing Gift Ideas for Realtors Unique gift guide for art-loving clients Thursday, November 9, 2023 Whether you represent the buyer or the seller in a transaction, a closing gift after a real estate transaction has funded can add to your client’s experience - and be used as a subtle form of marketing. Many home buyers and sellers like to take pictures of their closing gifts, which is a marketing opportunity for you. Additionally, if it is a thoughtful, well-considered gift, they will likely remember you when referring to their friends or considering future real estate transactions. Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore the Grand Canyon Like an Artist Follow in Erin Hanson's Footsteps Tuesday, October 31, 2023 If you are interested in Erin Hanson's work, this article will allow you to virtually follow in her footsteps around the canyon. You can also use it as a resource when visiting the Grand Canyon National Park. Using this guide, you can see the views Hanson portrays and watch as the park changes throughout the seasons. Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore the Grand Canyon Like an Artist Follow in Erin Hanson's Footsteps Tuesday, October 31, 2023 If you are interested in Erin Hanson's work, this article will allow you to virtually follow in her footsteps around the canyon. You can also use it as a resource when visiting the Grand Canyon National Park. Using this guide, you can see the views Hanson portrays and watch as the park changes throughout the seasons. Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore Zion National Park Like an Artist Where should artists go to paint in Zion? Friday, September 15, 2023 Erin Hanson has painted the red rock cliffs and diverse ecosystem found in Zion National Park for over a decade. Explore Zion through Hanson's open impressionist paintings. Where should artists go to Zion to paint? Read More → |
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Follow In Erin Hanson's Footsteps: Explore Zion National Park Like an Artist Where should artists go to paint in Zion? Friday, September 15, 2023 Erin Hanson has painted the red rock cliffs and diverse ecosystem found in Zion National Park for over a decade. Explore Zion through Hanson's open impressionist paintings. Where should artists go to Zion to paint? Read More → |
![Go Leaf Peeping in the Northeast with Erin Hanson [Part 1]](/Content/SiteImages/Erin_Hanson_Enchanted_Forest.jpg)
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Go Leaf Peeping in the Northeast with Erin Hanson [Part 1] Leaf Peeping in New England Monday, October 25, 2021 Have you ever gone leaf peeping? Seeking out the most vibrant autumnal colors among local or far-flung trees and forests can be immensely satisfying. There is something about turning a corner to find a shock of gold and red against green or stopping at a lookout to view a patchwork of fall hues. The vibrant, seasonal colors found in trees around the world can bring a feeling of renewed energy and peace to those who go looking. Read More → |
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Go Leaf Peeping in the Northeast with Erin Hanson [Part 1] Leaf Peeping in New England Monday, October 25, 2021 Have you ever gone leaf peeping? Seeking out the most vibrant autumnal colors among local or far-flung trees and forests can be immensely satisfying. There is something about turning a corner to find a shock of gold and red against green or stopping at a lookout to view a patchwork of fall hues. The vibrant, seasonal colors found in trees around the world can bring a feeling of renewed energy and peace to those who go looking. Read More → |
![Go Leaf-Peeping on Paths Less Traveled with Erin Hanson [Part 2]](/Content/SiteImages/Erin-Hanson-Aspen-Light.jpg)
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Go Leaf-Peeping on Paths Less Traveled with Erin Hanson [Part 2] Go Leaf Peeping with Erin Hanson Throughout the United States Monday, October 25, 2021 Come on a journey with Erin as she explores the leaf-peeping paths less traveled around the United States. Read More → |
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Go Leaf-Peeping on Paths Less Traveled with Erin Hanson [Part 2] Go Leaf Peeping with Erin Hanson Throughout the United States Monday, October 25, 2021 Come on a journey with Erin as she explores the leaf-peeping paths less traveled around the United States. Read More → |
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An Ode to Water Lilies Tuesday, September 14, 2021 In honor of Erin Hanson's new, expansive water lilies painting, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the rich and colorful history of these luminous blooms. Read More → |
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An Ode to Water Lilies Tuesday, September 14, 2021 In honor of Erin Hanson's new, expansive water lilies painting, we wanted to take a moment to look back at the rich and colorful history of these luminous blooms. Read More → |
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The California Super Bloom California Impressionist Captures the Natural Phenomena Friday, October 6, 2017 California experienced a severe drought for several years which finally broke in the winter of 2017 when torrents of rain fell from the sky and turned California the most vivid shade of green we had seen in years. The wildflowers seeds had been waiting latent in the desert floor for several years, multiplying with each year of the drought. When the heavy rains finally arrived, the deserts erupted in a natural phenomena known as the "Super Bloom". Almost overnight the California desert and hills started turning orange, yellow and purple with a Super Bloom of flowers far more abundant than the typical spring bloom. So vibrant and widespread, it was even visible from space. Read More → |
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The California Super Bloom California Impressionist Captures the Natural Phenomena Friday, October 6, 2017 California experienced a severe drought for several years which finally broke in the winter of 2017 when torrents of rain fell from the sky and turned California the most vivid shade of green we had seen in years. The wildflowers seeds had been waiting latent in the desert floor for several years, multiplying with each year of the drought. When the heavy rains finally arrived, the deserts erupted in a natural phenomena known as the "Super Bloom". Almost overnight the California desert and hills started turning orange, yellow and purple with a Super Bloom of flowers far more abundant than the typical spring bloom. So vibrant and widespread, it was even visible from space. Read More → |
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Paso Robles’s Tuscan-Style Oasis Features Erin Hanson Paintings in Their Permanent Collection Tuesday, October 3, 2017 The Allegretto Vineyard Resort currently houses eleven orignal oil paintings by California impressionist Erin Hanson. This California collection features paintings of Paso Robles’s iconic rolling hills, local wildflowers, and purple jacarandas. The hotel's vast collection of works by artists from near and far are juxtaposed by vintage furniture, slices of the natural world, and locally curated details. Read More → |
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Paso Robles’s Tuscan-Style Oasis Features Erin Hanson Paintings in Their Permanent Collection Tuesday, October 3, 2017 The Allegretto Vineyard Resort currently houses eleven orignal oil paintings by California impressionist Erin Hanson. This California collection features paintings of Paso Robles’s iconic rolling hills, local wildflowers, and purple jacarandas. The hotel's vast collection of works by artists from near and far are juxtaposed by vintage furniture, slices of the natural world, and locally curated details. Read More → |
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A Profile of Borrego Springs Inspiration Comes Easily from this Vast California Desert Monday, April 25, 2016 Borrego Springs is a unique town. Surrounded by a 600,000-acre State Park in San Diego County, it is the only desert community in San Diego County. This town lays in a valley and is surrounded by desert. The land stretches out to the surrounding mountains. This makes Borrego Springs an incredible spot for beautiful color combinations. The startling blue skies are a glorious contrast to the sandy desert and wildflowers, which differ from the looming mountains. Read More → |
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A Profile of Borrego Springs Inspiration Comes Easily from this Vast California Desert Monday, April 25, 2016 Borrego Springs is a unique town. Surrounded by a 600,000-acre State Park in San Diego County, it is the only desert community in San Diego County. This town lays in a valley and is surrounded by desert. The land stretches out to the surrounding mountains. This makes Borrego Springs an incredible spot for beautiful color combinations. The startling blue skies are a glorious contrast to the sandy desert and wildflowers, which differ from the looming mountains. Read More → |
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The Inspiration of Zion National Park Erin Hanson explores the National Parks for inspiration. Monday, April 4, 2016 One of Erin’s favorite National Parks to paint is Zion National Park in Utah. This park features landscape that is truly incredible and worth capturing through brush strokes and photographs. The park features stark panoramas, vibrant rock formations, lush landscapes, and extreme biodiversity. Read More → |
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The Inspiration of Zion National Park Erin Hanson explores the National Parks for inspiration. Monday, April 4, 2016 One of Erin’s favorite National Parks to paint is Zion National Park in Utah. This park features landscape that is truly incredible and worth capturing through brush strokes and photographs. The park features stark panoramas, vibrant rock formations, lush landscapes, and extreme biodiversity. Read More → |
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Where to View Impressionism in Southern California Southern California Art Scene | Impressionism Stands Strong Tuesday, February 23, 2016 California is predominately known for its ultra-modern and deeply abstract artwork, which is surprising given its roots in the famed California Impressionism movement. Within the 163,696 square-miles that comprise this sprawling and diverse state are some of the nation's most important museums, galleries and art collections. Thankfully impressionism is alive and well. You just have to know where to look. Read More → |
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Where to View Impressionism in Southern California Southern California Art Scene | Impressionism Stands Strong Tuesday, February 23, 2016 California is predominately known for its ultra-modern and deeply abstract artwork, which is surprising given its roots in the famed California Impressionism movement. Within the 163,696 square-miles that comprise this sprawling and diverse state are some of the nation's most important museums, galleries and art collections. Thankfully impressionism is alive and well. You just have to know where to look. Read More → |
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Erin Hanson Returns to Paso Robles Join Us on the Journey to Launch Hanson's Newest Collection Saturday, October 3, 2015 Erin Hanson's 2015 fall return to California's Paso Robles has been nothing short of spectacular! A series of events marked the commencement of her much anticipated California Wine Country: Impressions in Oil by Erin Hanson collection. Also find out whose paintings are now hanging in the new Ayres hotel resort The Allegretto in Paso Robles! Read More → |
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Erin Hanson Returns to Paso Robles Join Us on the Journey to Launch Hanson's Newest Collection Saturday, October 3, 2015 Erin Hanson's 2015 fall return to California's Paso Robles has been nothing short of spectacular! A series of events marked the commencement of her much anticipated California Wine Country: Impressions in Oil by Erin Hanson collection. Also find out whose paintings are now hanging in the new Ayres hotel resort The Allegretto in Paso Robles! Read More → |
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Impressionistic Artist Launches an Immersive Paso Art & Wine Experience September 1st – October 25th, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Art and wine are perfectly paired to inspire. We invite you to explore the landscapes of California wine country and to experience the paintings they inspired. Read More → |
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Impressionistic Artist Launches an Immersive Paso Art & Wine Experience September 1st – October 25th, 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Art and wine are perfectly paired to inspire. We invite you to explore the landscapes of California wine country and to experience the paintings they inspired. Read More → |