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Guest Spotlight – Meet Mandy and Jack
The Dundee would not be what it is without our incredible guests, many of whom visit enough that they feel like family. So today, we’ve decided to focus the limelight onto two of our favorite local visitors: Mandy and Jack Mitchell. College sweethearts, Mandy and Jack...
Gifts of the Willamette Valley
The holiday season is upon us, and chances are you’re considering what to get the special people in your life. We at The Dundee believe gifts can come in many forms: something to open, time put aside to spend together, an experience to try, or a small token that tells...
Tasting Rooms at The Dundee Hotel – Spotlight
There are hundreds of wineries to choose from in the Willamette Valley, so if you’re wondering where to start, have no fear! There are multiple tasting rooms within The Dundee Hotel. Sip from several varietals and learn your preferences without having to drive...
The Top Eateries in Dundee
There are so many reasons to visit the Willamette Valley, from our world famous wine and unparalleled views of splendor, to our local, delicious, and sustainable farming practices. But you know what single activity can combine all of those things? Meals! So it’s a...
A Harvest Experience at Dobbes Family Winery
In the Willamette Valley, fall brings with it the magic of changing leaves, crisp air, and for us wine lovers, the excitement of harvest season. Typically between September and October in the PNW, harvest represents not only delicious wine, but also a historically...
STAFF SPOTLIGHT – TAYLOR
Dundee Hotel (DH): What is your position at The Dundee and what about it brings you the most joy? Taylor (T): I'm a housekeeper at the Dundee and I love the atmosphere I work in. DH: What is a fun fact about you that you’d like to share with others? And/or, what is...
7 Reasons to Visit Wine Country in Winter
Oregon Wine Country is often photographed throughout the summer, displaying the incredible views of the valley as the sun shows off its time to shine. For those of us who live in the PNW, however, we understand that winter is when the magic happens. Winter, also...
Pinot Package- For the Pinot Lover
The Willamette Valley is world renowned for its complex, flavorful, and elegant Pinot Noir, so it’s no surprise that The Dundee Hotel is especially excited to announce our “Pinot Package.” Experience the impressive range of this signature PNW grape by spending the day...
Sparkling Package – For the Sparkling Obsessed
F. Scot Fitzgerald once said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” Well, we at The Dundee happen to agree, which is why we’ve created the “Sparkling Package,” our newest wine experience showcasing the bubbles of the Willamette Valley....
Summon your Squad, A Wine Country Itinerary for your Friends
Do you have a bachelorette party to plan? Maybe a big birthday is coming up? Or perhaps you want a weekend away with your friends just because you love and appreciate the time you spend together. Regardless of the reason, The Dundee Hotel’s “Squad Room” is open and...
An interview with Denise Flora at Native Flora Wines
Wine can be extravagant or subtle, complicated or simple, multi-layered or elegantly pure, but in the end, it has to taste good, and Denise at Native Flora knows that good wine first and foremost comes from the land. That is only one of the reasons why she emphasizes...
Interview with Cody Wright at Purple Hands Winery: Home of the Stardust Milkshake
At Purple Hands, you can taste the heart and soul that is poured with each glass. We had the special opportunity to interview Cody Wright, the winemaker at Purple Hands. Cody has been in the cellar his whole life, with stints at home and abroad—following in his...
Q and A with Amelia Dobbes of Dobbes Family Estate
Dobbes Family Estate tasting room, Hideaway, is located less than 1 mile from The Hotel. It is one of our favorite spots to send guests because not only do they get beautifully crafted wines, they always have a great time. With a rich history in the Valley that spans...
A Chat with Chevonne Ball, Founder and Owner of Dirty Radish Travel Company:
When it comes to describing Dirty Radish Travel Company’s founder ChevonneBall, their website says it perfectly: “Meet your new best (wine) friend.” Chevonne’sskill, training, eye for detail, and most importantly, her love for wine and people,make her tours one of a...
The Dundee’s Summer to Fall Reading List
Often, when we picture summer and fall, different images come to mind. Swimming and sunbathing vs. pumpkin carving and apple picking. Shorts and flip-flops vs. sweaters and beanies. However, summer and fall have something important in common....they are both fantastic...