Your soul needs a summer break filled with starlit fireside chats, endless laughter, and connections that energize you for months. Sip + Savor Summer Camp brings those cherished moments to wine-loving women. We blend nostalgic camp experiences with grown-up indulgences: vineyard yoga, joy-sparking workshops, soul-feeding hikes, and wine tastings with incredible views. Scroll down to the itinerary to see details for each day!
This slice of Oregon feels like the French countryside without the passport. Vineyard-covered hills, lavender fields, and olive groves create a casual Provence vibe right here at home. The world-class Pinot Noir is just the beginning! We've found hidden gems that'll make you forget you're still in the States.
While each camper will have their own private cottage, we do offer TWO larger cottages perfect for besties willing to share a bed and save some money. These shared options book quickly!
1 Night Hotel In Portland, 3 Nights In Private Boutique Cottage In Willamette Valley
All amazing activities outlined in our itinerary including wine tastings, hiking, yoga and stretch sessions, and more!
Delicious experiences outlined in the itinerary, with some flexibility to also explore on your own
So you can be in the moment instead of behind your phone.
We will generously tip on your behalf, because nobody wants to think about math on vacation.
Transportation from Portland to Willamette Valley and to all included activities during the retreat.
You'll need to book flights from your home airport to Portland, Oregon (PDX).
Transportation from the airport to our meeting point in Portland.
Meals indicated in the itinerary are included, plus there will be some free time for you to explore town on your own.
Wine tastings are covered. But if you'd like to bring a bottle of wine (or case!) home as a souvenir, those purchases will be on your own.
Ready for the best summer camp ever? Camp officially begins in my hometown of Portland with a welcome happy hour and grown-up summer camp orientation. It's the perfect chance to meet your fellow adventurers. This is where strangers start becoming lifelong friends; by week's end, you won't remember a time you didn't know these women. Then the evening is yours to explore Portland, and trust me, I have recommendations.
Arrive in Portland, Oregon (PDX Airport)
Meet your fellow campers and your host
Grown Up Camp Orientation and Happy Hour Welcome Toast
Free evening to explore Portland with dinner on your own (plenty of recommendations are provided all within walking distance of our hotel!)
Check in to your deluxe accommodations in the heart of Downtown Portland
On day two, we head for the heart of the Willamette Valley, but not before stopping for a quintessentially Portland treat. The afternoon takes us to a gorgeous husband-and-wife-owned-and-run lavender farm for a picture-perfect picnic lunch (hello, Instagram moment!), where you can wander the rows, pick your own lavender, and snap photos to your heart's content. If that's not swoon-worthy enough, after lunch we sit down for an intimate tasting led by one of Oregon's most esteemed winemakers, and one of my good friends at an estate that Wine Enthusiast has named "one of the top Pinot Noir producers in the United States." The day ends at your dreamy private boutique cottage, your home away from home for the rest of camp, with free time to explore our charming home-base town. Then, as the sun sets, we gather for a gentle candlelight stretch session, journaling, and intention-setting meditation.
Quintessentially Portland morning treat
Lavender farm experience and picnic lunch
Intimate afternoon wine tasting and behind-the-scenes tour with an acclaimed winemaker
Check in to your private luxury boutique cottage
Free time in our charming home-base town; dinner on your own
Candlelight gentle stretch session, journaling, and intention-setting workshop
Start your morning however your heart desires: sleep in until you're completely refreshed, venture out to discover a charming new-to-you coffee shop, or join us for a zen morning stretch or coffee & crafts if you'd like to get your creativity juices flowing.
Then we're off to the town of Dayton for a true destination for the senses, where we wander through historic Mediterranean-style olive groves at the only Oleoteca in Oregon. You'll enjoy a relaxed olive oil tasting paired with delicious bites that transport you straight to Europe, learn about the traditional olive milling process, and savor a wine tasting with views for days.
In the afternoon, choose your own adventure: a gorgeous nature walk through the groves and vines, or a browse through an incredible artisan farm shop stocked with gourmet ingredients, cookware, and home treasures. Later, explore the charming town of McMinnville, join fellow campers for “chat and crafts” in the clubhouse, or recharge your batteries with a nap or journaling time in your cottage.
That evening, we gather for a true Oregon farm-to-table private dinner experience with an acclaimed husband-and-wife chef team featuring the bounty of the Willamette Valley. Guaranteed you'll be talking about it long after you've unpacked back home.
Crafts & Coffee Chats time
Zen morning stretch & inspiration session
Olive oil tasting and education with sweet and savory small plates at the only Oleoteca in Oregon
Wine tasting at a pioneering Oregon vineyard
Nature hike through the estate's olive groves and vineyards
Shopping at a gourmet kitchen store
Bubbles and Farm to Table Oregon Chef Dinner celebration
Relax fireside for Chill & Chat
Morning yoga to start your day right? Check. Creative time with new friends? Absolutely. We greet the day with yoga overlooking the vines at an iconic women-led winery, then celebrate with bubbles and a light breakfast, because balance. Next comes a bucket-list hike through one of America's oldest Chardonnay vineyards, ending at an exclusive lunch tucked into the owner’s hidden vineyard cabin that looks lifted from a magazine spread. The afternoon is yours: nap, craft, stroll the town. We end the night cozied up by the fire pit with sweet and savory s'mores paired with Pinot Noir: the iconic Sip + Savor Summer Camp pairing!
Morning yoga in the vineyard
Bubbles and light breakfast
Historic hike through one of America's oldest Chardonnay vineyards
Exclusive lunch at a hidden vineyard cabin
Dinner on your own in charming McMinnville
Farewell Pinot Noir and S'mores around the campfire
One last slow morning in your cottage, a farewell breakfast with your new favorite people, and a group transfer back to Portland. Fair warning from a proud Oregonian: you're going to start planning your return before the plane takes off.
Farewell Breakfast
Group departure to Portland International Airport (PDX)
Meet Christina, your expert Sip + Summer Camp Guide! With over 30 years in hospitality and travel, she's a master at uncovering hidden gems. She shares her bucket-list food and travel inspiration to "Make Someday Happen" on GoEpicurista.com, and brings her Oregon roots and luxury hospitality expertise to craft unique Willamette Valley travel and tasting experiences. She transforms everyday moments into magical memories, specializing in those can't-find-on-Google spots that make travel truly special.
