Summer is here… bring on the vacations and for some of us, something we like to call a staycation!
Staycation: a word commonly used to describe a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions.
With summers being full packed with weddings, we hardly ever have time to get away for longer than a day or two, so we’re always looking for good spots for a staycation. Today we went on a staycation to the gorge for wine and beer tasting! First we stopped at Full Sails Brewery in Hood River, Oregon. My personal favorite was the Session. Here’s a snapshot of the view from the brewery.
Then we went to The Gorge White House where they have a tasting room for the Mount Hood Winery, as well as, another tasting room with wines from wineries all over the gorge. At the Mount Hood Winery tasting my favorites were Mt Hood Winery’s 2007 Pinot Noir Saigneé, Mt Hood Winery’s 2007 Puerto Montaña (Delicious dessert red wine) and the riesling. In addition to the wine tastings, The Gorge White House has u-pick strawberries, flowers, and more.

On our way home we stopped by The Vista House

Feeling refreshed from the staycation! Are you going on a vacation or staycation this year? We want to hear about it! Comment here… We’ll try not to get too jealous!

Cheers!