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Run Done – Wine Time

September 5th, 2010 by lobenhaus

Vine Run 2010

Run for Wine 2010

: Vine Run 2010

Wow, what a fine group of athletes! Half- Marathon runners. All sizes, ages, level of fitness… all up at the crack of dawn to enjoy the Oregon wine countryside. We stood by the great fir trees by our driveway to cheer them on… they smiled back & said thanks for coming out to support THEM… can you believe? Our own B & B hosted runners.. at 0515 we served coffee, juices, bananas, cold cereals, baked healthful oatmeal (with nuts, chopped apples & craisins), blueberry muffins and morning glory muffins… bowl of fresh cherries… mmmm..

Now on to the celebration with liquid fruit of the vine.. wine tasting festivities in Carlton, “Who’s on Third” in downtown McMinnville, and continuing with most wineries through the long holiday weekend.

Hopefully this inaugural event will continue annually.

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Oregon Wine Country Half Marathon

August 31st, 2010 by lobenhaus

The inaugural Oregon Wine Country half marathon premieres on Labor Day weekend, Sunday, September 5, 2010. Experience the charm of the Willamette Valley when the weather is ideal and the vines are full prior to harvest. The scenic course meanders through the heart of Yamhill County – beginning at beautiful Stoller Winery … all the way down Abbey Road, past the Lobenhaus Bed & Breakfast & Vineyards, finishing in the town of Carlton. Race day is packed with all types of festivities for participants & friends. see web site for full details www.race4oregonwine.com

Tags: lodging, Oregon B & B, Wine Country, wine tasting
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Carlton’s Walk In the Park

July 17th, 2010 by lobenhaus

Bigger & better than ever… sixth annual two day event, July 31 and August 1st. Wennerberg Park in Carlton, Oregon. Featuring world-class wineries, awesome food, talented artists, music & entertainment… classic auto show & MORE! This event benefits numerous local charities, especially for children’s services.

Reserve a room at the nearby Lobenhaus B & B.

htttp://www.carltonswalkinthepark.com

Tags: culinary events, Pinot Noir, Wine Country, wine tasting
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TURKEY RAMA – JOIN THE FLOCK

June 26th, 2010 by lobenhaus

Turkey Rama 2010

“Fifty Years of Turkey Fun!”

Turkey Rama, McMinnville’s favorite annual summer festival will be held Friday & Saturday, July 9-10, 2010. One of McMinnville’s oldest traditions, Turkey Rama is celebrating its 50th year in 2010…so make plans now to join us!

Each year thousands of people flock to McMinnville for the food, fun and entertainment of Turkey Rama. The community festival observes the historical importance of the once-thriving turkey business in the surrounding county—the turkey farms are gone, but Turkey Rama lives on!

The McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce and the McMinnville Downtown Association are partnering once again to present the 2010 festivities which will feature the “World’s Largest Turkey BBQ,” the Downtown Festival in Historic Downtown McMinnville, the Turkey Trot (8K Race/2M Walk), the Biggest Turkey Contest, a Community Sock Hop, and much more! For more information, please contact the McMinnville Area Chamber of Commerce at 503-472-6196.

McMinnville is located on Highway 99W, 35 miles southwest of Portland and 25 miles northwest of Salem.

Downtown Festival: Historic Downtown McMinnville will once again be filled with sidewalk sales, vendor booths, music and a variety of entertainment and fun activities for the whole family. Downtown activities will be open 11 AM to 10 PM on Friday and 10 AM to 8 PM on Saturday.
The World’s Largest Turkey BBQ: For those looking for good barbecued turkey, McMinnville is the place! Once again this year we will grill over 5 tons of turkey on Saturday, July 10, 11 AM to 6 PM. Live music and entertainment will also be featured in Wortman Park during the BBQ.

The barbecue features fresh barbecued turkey, prepared on-site. Guests can order a turkey dinner or a fully cooked barbecued turkey-half to take home. Turkey dinners include a generous portion of turkey, potato salad and coleslaw, dinner roll, watermelon, cake and soft drink. Turkey dinners are $12 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children.

Fully cooked barbecued turkey halves are $15 each. Turkey halves can be purchased at four locations around town—the BBQ site at Wortman Park (11 AM until sold out), Town Center/Rite-Aid (9 AM to 2 PM), Lowe’s Home Improvement parking lot (10 AM to 3 PM), and at the Downtown Information Booth (Noon until sold out).

Biggest Turkey Contest: This perennial community favorite is a fundraising competition that benefits local charities. This year’s talent show—a grand finale to the competition—will be held on the Downtown Main Stage at 6 PM. For more information about the contest, contact Kris Gullo at the McMinnville Downtown Association.
Turkey Trot: This 8K Run/2-Mile Walk benefits the Willamette Valley Cancer Foundation and is a traditional part of our Turkey Rama festivities. This year’s run will be held on Saturday, July 10, with registration starting at 7 AM. For more information about the contest, see “Turkey Trot”, or contact Leslie Banke at the McMinnville Chamber.

Other community events will be held throughout McMinnville in conjunction with Turkey Rama. You can view a complete schedule of events.

Voice: 503.472.6196

chamberinfo@mcminnville.org

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Cycling in Oregon Wine Country

May 16th, 2010 by lobenhaus

Tandem Cyclists

Recent guests from the East Coast showed us the very best way to see the country is on a bicycle. This adventuresome couple brought their tandem bike on the airplane – all apart in its special case. They rode about 30 miles each day – in 10 mile increments – stopping to allow for breaks in the weather, to meet & chat with the locals, to smell the “roses”, and to taste some fine wine. They even took the Wheatland Ferry across the Willamette River to a wonderful park on the other side.

We were honored to host them at our Bed & Breakfast for 5 days…. more proof only the best guests stay at B & B s.

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Wine tasting/food pairing Carlton, Oregon

April 5th, 2010 by lobenhaus

Reserve now! Annual event featuring 25 wineries from the Yamhill Carlton AVA and food pairing samples from 5 local restaurants. Economic stimulus! Purchase online now for $20 or $25 at the door - all 25 wineries with several vintages each - all inclusive!

May 1, 2010 11am-4pm Saturday

Anne Amie Vineyards

6580 NE Mineral Springs Road

Carlton, OR 97111

503 864 2991

Stay a night or two at nearby at a fine Bed and Breakfast… the Lobenhaus..we will be attending the event as certified growers to offer educational insights to the wonderful grapes grown in the Y-C soils.

www.yamhillcarltondistrict.com

www.lobenhaus.com

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Wine tasting, Culinary event in Oregon wine country

March 15th, 2010 by lobenhaus

Wrapping up a 3 day weekend of wine, food, crafts and entertainment at the 17 th annual McMinnville Wine & food Classic “SIP”. this not-to-be missed event is held at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. One can explore the variety of culinary offerings as well as observe top local chefs as they demonstrate their skills… samples for all. Musical offerings include strains from a peaceful baby grand pianist as well as jumping small bands & vocalists.

Of course, wine tasting from over 60 Oregon wineries…. samples & glasses being poured by their own vintners. Featured ..special pricing on multiple bottle purchases.

Designated driver program participants are encouraged with free mugs with soda refills. Drink responsibly. Shuttle services to complimentary parking.

The very best part is that we innkeepers get to attend a highly rated wine event so close to home…a time to join our guests!

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Bird Watching at Lobenhaus B & B Carlton, OR

March 7th, 2010 by lobenhaus

The Lobenhaus had a very special visitor the other day – a handsome American Bald Eagle! Wish I could share a photo… but he gave me the eagle eye & soared away. Mr. Eagle was flying from tree to tree watching the rainbow trout in our pond. Absolutely beautiful in flight! Here is a partial list of winged friends you may sight (seasonal & transient)) around our grounds of natural habitat woods, creek & vineyards: Downy woodpeckers, Steller & scrub Jays, White crowned sparrows, American Robins, Black-capped Chickadees, Rufous Towhees, House Wrens, Viotent-green & Barn Swallows, Northern (Bullocks’s) Orioles, Belted Kingfishers, Killdeer, Common flicker, Red-winged Blackbirds, Anna’s & Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwings, American Goldfinch, Mourning Doves,Western Bluebirds, Evening Grosbeaks… by the water: Great Blue Heron, Osprey, Turkey Vultures, American Kestrel, Mallards, Buffle Heads & Wood Ducks.. at night, various owls may serenade… they keep out of sight & are not identified. We welcome your visit, a day or two, or just an afternoon - bring binoculars, picnic & Oregon Pinot Noir!

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Wine Group Tours

August 7th, 2009 by lobenhaus

We are co-hosting wine/food lovers for three days of touring the wine country – Yamhill County/Willamette Valley, Oregon.

20 couples from varied states of the USA… staying in three neighboring Bed & Breakfasts – sharing the fine, bountiful Oregon hospitality !!

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Festival weekend

July 28th, 2009 by lobenhaus

Fabulous guests for a long weekend… in addition to wine tasting, they attended the Turkey Rama/Who’s on Third in McMinnville.

In honor & support of the Lavender festival… we treated our guests to lavender infused lemonade and two kinds of cookies… Lavender lemon shortbread cookies and Lavender/coconut, macadamia nut cookies.. a survey showed all equally popular..