Sip Northwest, Fall 2016

71 S I P N O R T H W E S T C O M Other picturesque options include horseback riding bicycle cruising and sipping a glass of local wine poolside or in your private hot tub FINE PRINT The ranch off ers guestrooms and suites in the Ranch House as well as one to four bedroom cabin rentals in Sage Canyon To maximize privacy and convenience select one of the luxurious cabins close to the resort center within walking distance of all the resorts amenities A relaxing weekend starts with a round of golf on one of the most stunning courses in the Northwest followed by the signature burger dog at the pro shop trust us its delicious To cool off the ranchs indoor and outdoor pools have waterslides a picturesque grotto and a lazy river or you could fall asleep during the signature massage and facial at Spa Brasada Sip a glass of the Brasada Cuvée Pinot Noir on the patio at Range their fi ne dining restaurant while waiting for your plate of seasonal local meat and produce this being cattle country order the New York strip steak with potatoes and onions Finally take in the sunset at one of the giant stone fi re pits with one of Brasadas signature smores kits SIP TIPS Brasada Ranch preserves an atmosphere of luxury in a wild and remote setting but the resort is only 30 minutes om downtown Bend While its possible to spend an entire weekend without ever leaving the grounds its worth it to take a morning or an a ernoon to tour Bends breweries or take in nearby sights at Smith Rock State Park In addition to its convenient proximity to local attractions Brasadas second most valuable amenity is privacy For anyone considering multiple return visits members at the ranch enjoy extra comforts like a reserved section at the pool members only dining in the club room and their own fi replace outside Range 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd Powell Butte brasada com THE DESTINATION Black Walnut Inn Vineyard LOCATION Dundee THE ALLURE Famed for Pinot Noir the red hills of Dundee are now a rite of passage for serious wine enthusiasts As the number of wineries skyrocket and visitors fl ock om across the nation you can still fi nd pockets of wine country charm One of those places is the Black Walnut Inn a 42 acre estate lush with tiered gardens surrounded by rolling hills ancient trees and hillside vineyards On clear days you can see Mount Hood and Mount Jeff erson rising in the distance This nine room inn with rustic red roof tiles and panoramic views feels like a private villa in Italy or the south of France But its Oregon which makes it the perfect impromptu escape for a short weekend getaway FINE PRINT Inspired by a renovated abbey in Southern France that owner Karen Utz discovered in a design magazine the décor and architecture of the inn marry the distinctive color palette and charm found in the villages of Provence or Veneto earthy travertine and sunset hued terracotta roof tiles Each of the nine plush suites touts a sweeping valley view some with French doors that swing open to a shared veranda The luxurious setting features ample nooks for guests to read and lounge om a lightfi lled living room with fi replace large format books and a cozy leather sofa to vistas throughout the lavender garden and palatial courtyard Other highlights include a slow food breakfast made with ingredients om the onsite garden and nearby farms a sweet four legged greeter named Diva and complimentary wine tastings of Pinot and Chardonnay made om the Utz family vineyard The most priceless takeaway this is a place where time slows down SIP TIPS Although wine country enchants most any season the best times to visit the Willamette Valley include summer spring and fall The days are longer sunsets are more vivid and you can soak up vineyard views without that pesky sideways rain Plus with the promise of blue skies you can take advantage of the more adventurous ways to experience local vineyards saddle up and ride horseback catch a sunrise by hot air balloon or take fl ight with a private helicopter tour Or simply take a hike Luckily Black Walnut Inn packs an epicurean picnic for two with advance notice 9600 NE Worden Hill Rd Dundee blackwalnutinn com