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your compass to wine country.

itineraries, retreats, women winemakers, and the small things that make a stay feel like an advinture.

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September 10, 2026 · Christie

no one cooks: thanksgiving and friendsgiving in mcminnville

skip the 6am turkey panic and the sink full of roasting pans. bring the people, bring a private chef, and let wine country handle the rest.

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June 10, 2026 · Christie

the weekday advinture: what's actually open monday to friday in mcminnville

weekends get all the hype. but the slow days? that's when mcminnville really lets you in. here's where to eat, sip, and wander monday through friday.

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May 11, 2026 · Christie

choose your advinture: wine fest season in the willamette valley (v.1)

may, june, july. the valley is open, the glasses are full, and your weekends are officially booked.

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May 4, 2026 · Christie

the best wineries to visit in mcminnville, oregon

a local's shortlist of pinot noir, bubbles, and tasting rooms worth your saturday.

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April 18, 2026 · Christie

things to do in mcminnville, oregon (besides drink wine)

the food, the walks, the spruce goose, and the hidden gems we send friends to.

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March 22, 2026 · Christie

the perfect weekend getaway from portland: mcminnville

an hour from pdx, a world away in vibe.

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February 26, 2026 · Christie

women's history month in oregon wine country

women who build · women who plan.

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January 28, 2026

book a private tasting from an expert

take your curiosity to the next level 🍷

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January 4, 2026 · Christie

romantic getaway playbook: 24 hours in mcminnville

a slow, sparkling, sauna-filled itinerary for two.

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December 18, 2025 · Christie

why your retreat belongs at the compass

small group buyouts, in the heart of oregon wine country.

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December 13, 2025 · Christie

where to stay in the willamette valley

why mcminnville is the perfect base for your oregon wine country adventure.

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October 6, 2024 · Christie

top 5 advintures in mcminnville

where to eat, drink, and play in our favorite town.

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