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Hike from urban icons to hidden forest trails

Discuss wellness with a longtime outdoorsman on a trek from city energy to natural beauty. Sip local coffee Meet and enjoy Roseline coffee in the Woodlark Hotel lobby. Walk through city View local landmarks like Providence Park and the MAC. Hike the forest Move from pavement to trail, passing the Japanese Garden. Visit Rose Garden Gawk at the International Test Rose Garden's array of roses. Return to the city Descend back to urban streets, enjoying the juxtaposition.

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Uncover Lan Su’s wonders with a garden expert

Encounter the architectural marvels and cultural symbols of the Chinese Garden. Plant yourself there Meet at the garden entrance and hear about its roots. Dig into the garden Learn about Lan Su's construction and historical importance. Let knowledge grow Delve into the garden's hidden meanings and legends. Stop for tea End by learning to use a gaiwan tea set in the teahouse.

5 out of 5 average rating, 6 reviews

Delve into Powell’s with an author, insider, and bookseller

Get the grand tour and explore the world’s largest new and used bookstore with a local writer and longtime bookseller. Play book bingo Win Powell’s prizes by completing a bingo challenge. Head into the stacks Visit three floors of books, bestsellers, and special rooms. Meet the author Hear an overview of Powell’s history and layout. Browse around Get guidance and visit your favorite book sections. Meet in the cafe Show off your best finds over a coffee and sweet treat.

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Cook Iconic Singapore chili crab

Chef guides you in preparing this dish with live Oregon crabs and Sibeiho’s sambal. Meet Holly Hear about her culinary journey and growing up in Singapore. Prep ingredients Balance sweet, spicy, savory, and umami flavors. Clean your crab Follow step by step & learn to replicate the process later. Work Stove Layer flavors by controlling heat and timing. Enjoy feast Savor your creation with Mantou buns.

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Explore wines at Oregon’s first hip hop winery

Enjoy a specialty tasting session with Bertony Faustin at Abbey Creek Vineyard. Meet at Abbey Creek Settle in at the vineyard with Bertony's story. Walk through vines Explore the vineyard, hear stories, and challenges. Drive to The Crick Enjoy picturesque, rural backroads. Taste and pair Enjoy 3-4 wine tastings with food and music pairings. Closing toast Celebrate with single-origin Haitian chocolate.

5 out of 5 average rating, 2 reviews

Design botanical jewelry with Portland floral artist

Design and create botanical jewelry using foraged Pacific Northwest materials in my floral studio. In this 90-minute workshop, I’ll guide you in transforming natural elements into wearable art, drawing from my decades of experience as a master floral artist. • We’ll start in my studio behind my house, just two blocks from SE Division, with a tour of the garden and workspace. I’ll introduce the mechanics of wearable art and share samples of my botanical creations. • Choose materials from a curated selection of bark, seedpods, dehydrated mushrooms, herbs, succulents, and blossoms. We’ll dive into the design process, and I’ll coach you on structural techniques and creative elements as you work on a ring, necklace, bracelet, or earrings. • Finish by sharing our creations, and I’ll provide personalized feedback to celebrate your work. This botanical workshop is a wonderful opportunity to spark your creativity and take home a unique piece of art inspired by the Pacific Northwest.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Discover Aromatherapy with a local Medicine Woman

Explore the healing power of aromatherapy and the stillness of ritual. As a medicine woman, I'll help guide you inward towards a calm and grounding state of mind through the magic of plant medicine. • Before we began making, we'll ground and center ourselves with a deep drum cleansing and an herbal tea, that we make in-house and you can sip on throughout the experience. • You'll learn the basic of formulating with essential oils and then I’ll show you how to select ones based on their medicinal and magical qualities to soothe and enhance your well-being. You’ll discover the power of plants using your olfactory system, while learning the history of working with plant essences and their use in ancient healing and ceremonial ritual practices. • Now it’s your turn! Create your own Pacific Northwest-inspired formula that relaxes your spirit while traveling, in meditation, during stressful times or just when you need to take a moment to breathe and reset. You’ll leave with your own aromatherapy inhaler, a sense of calm, as well as a deeper understanding of plant medicine.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Dive into the secret life of bees with a conservationist

Deepen your understanding of bees, their healing energies, and their indispensable role in our world through an immersive experience at my private apiary in Portland, Oregon. Delve into the world of bees with a tour through my four thriving beehives. • We’ll put on protective gear and review safety guidance before delving into beekeeping basics: hive management, bee behavior, and the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem. • Discover fascinating facts about native bee species, as well as their crucial roles in biodiversity and environmental health. • Savor a curated selection of local Pacific Northwest honeys, each with distinct flavors reflecting the region's diverse flora. • Explore the therapeutic potential of bee-generated vibrational frequencies, which can promote relaxation and healing. We’ll wrap up the visit with a serene moment of meditation. You’ll walk away feeling restored and reconnected with nature, new appreciation for the rich ecosystems that bees are a crucial part of, and deepened respect for the importance of pollinators.

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Blend, taste, and take home your own cider creation

Join me, Bauman’s head cidermaker, for a peek beyond the tasting room, where we’ll uncover the artistry behind our award-winning ciders, indulge in perfectly paired bites, and craft your own custom cider blend. • Explore Bauman’s On Oak Cidery and learn about the cider-making process, the role of local ingredients, and the family’s deep-rooted cidermaking tradition. • Savor a curated selection of Chef Daniel Green’s handcrafted small bites and then dive in for a guided tasting, exploring how flavors interact and enhance one another. • Next, you’ll create your own signature cider. Experiment with styles, balance flavors to your taste, and finish with a guided tasting of your custom blend. Bottle your personalized cider in two 500ml bottles with custom labels, ready to sip. Whether you enjoy your blend with friends or save it for a special occasion, each sip will bring back the flavors, stories, and creativity of your time at Bauman’s.

5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviews

Create a Portland-inspired collage with a local artist

Create a unique collage using curated images of the Pacific Northwest while learning techniques I use in my own work. We’ll explore cutting methods, composition, and minimalist design, drawing inspiration from Portland’s iconography and your own experiences in the city. We will be meeting at the beautiful makerspace and shop Makerspace Sellwood in Portland, Oregon. • Begin by looking at my collages and discussing techniques, from selecting source material to layering and composition. Choose from a selection of maps, travel guides, local magazines, and vintage photos to craft a piece that reflects your time in Portland. • Chat about the places you’ve explored, using conversation to inspire image selection. I’ll offer guidance and feedback as you piece together your collage, encouraging a collaborative and engaging creative space. • All materials are provided, along with tea or kombucha to enjoy as we create. We’ll wrap up by sharing our finished work, reflecting on the creative process, and taking home a one-of-a-kind collage that captures your Portland experience.

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4.99 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Preserve foods with a cookbook author

During this interactive session I’ll teach you the basics of canning and preserving. You’ll learn how to water-bath and can delicious local produce in new and unique combinations. I’ll also teach you how to make brine, pack your jars properly, sterilize equipment, and ensure that your produce is properly sealed. Of course, we’ll take breaks to enjoy some local snacks and taste some hot sauces, made right here. You’ll get to take home your own jar of the canned creation to share with friends and family. Other things to note All canning supplies and produce will be provided.

5 out of 5 average rating, 211 reviews

Fragrance Design Workshop

We’ll introduce you to the process and materials that comprise fragrance creation. We'll spend about half the workshop smelling our way through a selection of about 50 raw ingredients, while discussing fragrance and blending techniques. You'll spend the remainder of the workshop developing and blending your own fragrance, with tips and pointers along the way. After this, you'll turn your fragrance into a 10mL oil-based roll-on personal fragrance. You’ll take home your very own scent creation compounded and mixed into a 10mL roll-on bottle of perfume. Other things to note: - Avoid wearing strong fragrances to this workshop as it may disrupt yours' and others' olfactory experience. - Please note we do require one reservation per person; due to the involved nature of this workshop we cannot accommodate extra guests without reservations - Occasionally we run a tad long, please let us know upon arrival if you have a hard out at 3pm! **We will be taking a short hiatus from workshops starting mid-April. We will return to fill your perfuming needs in June, check our calendar for future dates!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 502 reviews

Pottery Wheel Lesson at Artist Studio

Each person gets 1 hour on the wheel. This experience can be up to 4 people. If it's for one person, book for one slot. If there are two, please book two slots. etc. I will start the instruction by explaining the main principles of wheel throwing techniques with step by step instructions. You will have enough time to make 2 pieces depending on what you choose to create. Some great first project ideas include: mug, bowl, etc. You might get muddy!

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 267 reviews

Immersive Chinese tea experience in a private tea house

Immersive tea tasting in our small tea house, with different tabletop flower arrangements and aromatherapy every week! There are Chinese-style tea art demonstrations, and there are also Guzheng (Chinese musical instruments) performances on certain holidays! Choose black tea, oolong tea, yellow tea, green tea, dark tea, white tea and scented tea from China according to different tea tasting times

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 226 reviews

Learn to Bake Homemade Bread!

We'll start out at my house for espresso & homemade whole-grain toast that uses locally-grown and milled flour. Next we'll get to mixing and baking your own loaves. You will leave with a vigorous sourdough starter, plus a loaf of whole-grain, naturally-leavened bread. Not only that, but you'll have the knowledge to go home and start making your own bread regularly! While we wait for your bread to rise, we'll visit some of Portland's best bakeries. This is a lesson and tour in one. Check out @1000bitesofbread on Instagram. Other things to note Arrange transportation to and from my house, but I will provide complimentary transportation to the bakeries we will visit. We'll have breakfast together and there will be plenty of snacks.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 224 reviews

Beginner's glass blowing lessons in Portland, Oregon

Ever been interested in trying your hand at blowing glass? Join me in my flameworking studio and learn how to make your first piece of glass art at Chadly Glass Studio! I’m a professional borosilicate glass blower with over 10 years of experience and offer hands-on, beginner's classes in inner SE Portland. In this introductory group class, students will be taught basic glass blowing safety, skills, and will have the opportunity to create 2-3 pieces of glass art: a mushroom sculpture, wine bottle stopper or pendant, and a small blown ornament. This class may be shared with other individuals (up to 6 participants per class). Class duration is approximately 3 hours. Students get to keep any glass they create, and gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a very unique field. *Glass made during lesson will require kilning for durability, which takes a minimum of 4 hours. Most students choose to pick up the glass they made the next day (or at their earliest convenience).* ** Participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to instruction. Minimum age requirement is 14 years old. Participants between ages 14-17 must have their parent/guardian present for the duration of the class. Classes are open to people of all skill levels and abilities! However, dexterity in both hands and the ability to recall important safety instruction for the duration of class is crucial.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 646 reviews

Weird-Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local

HEY. Do you want to see Portland through the eyes of its BIGGEST FAN? Are you curious about communities that prioritize PEOPLE, CREATIVITY, and CRAFT BEERS? Are you ready to embark on an ALL YOU CAN PORTLAND BUFFET through a walking tour featuring LOCAL HOTSPOTS and COOL STORIES? Then I’ve got the adventure for you: THIS TOUR. This walking tour explores where the locals go for Portland's nightlife! I show you the soul of the city by immersing you in its neighborhood culture. This means checking out a neighborhood district, drinking taps from neighborhood breweries, and getting the neighborhood perspective by interacting with someone who lives here! By the end of the walking tour, we’ll have made a mildly-inebriated adventure from seeing why the people of Portland are the attraction of the city. People who find this tour meaningful: 1. People who prefer a Drink, Eat, Drink night rather than a Drink, Drink, Drink night. 2. People who prefer to explore with welcoming friends rather than alone. 3. People who enjoy open-minded discussions and appreciate collecting new perspectives. 4. People with no time to grow roots in the city, but want to know where they'd hang out if they lived here. "I could see myself moving to Portland." - Every Person, from Everywhere Don't see a time frame that works? Message me for dates, or check out my other experience! LET'S GET WEIRD.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 664 reviews

Three waterfalls tour including Multnomah Falls and Vista

Meet downtown and head to the Columbia Gorge to enjoy 3 amazing waterfalls. All of the waterfalls are located in the Columbia Gorge which is about 30 mins outside of Portland. Each of the hikes will be about a mile or less. We will have the opportunity to get as close as you like to the falls and learn about this amazing part of the world. This experience is appropriate for all fitness levels. Other things to note It might be a good idea to bring some shoes with decent traction but it's not absolutely necessary. We will be traveling through the Historic Columbia River Highway, which was completed in 1915 and is now considered a National Historic Landmark. We will see 3 amazing waterfalls all within the Columbia Gorge. We will also stop by the Vista House. -Latourell falls- At 249 feet, it is a .4 mile hike roundtrip. -Bridal Veil falls- At 118 feet, it is a 1.4 mile hike roundtrip. -Multnomah Falls- At 620, is is a .4 miles hike roundtrip.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 72 reviews

A Sanctuary for Wildcats

Tours will resume in June 2025. (Note, these are not sleep-overs) Get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of Sanctuary life and the wildcats we care for. This is a unique opportunity to learn about a true Sanctuary. Because we aren't a zoo, you'll see the animals in a relaxed, peaceful setting, unlike anything you've experienced before. Included in the tour you'll see lions, tigers, cheetahs, bobcats, servals, caracals, hybrid and domestic cats and our farm animal rescues. Tours are limited to four people maximum and two people MINIMUM with no children under the age of fourteen. (That allows us to provide a personal experience without adding stress to the wildcats. You'll hear the heartbreaking stories, meet the animals and see their personalities. *Please note, tours are not available for a single guest, the minimum is two people or tours do not happen. Walking tours run for about two hours. We have golf carts available as needed. Please dress for the weather and no open-toe shoes. Tours must have at least two people and no more than four. There is no contact between guests and animals, but you will have the opportunity to see them up close and personal for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Photos are NOT allowed to be taken at the Sanctuary. Other things to note: Silverton, Oregon is only seven miles away and there are several excellent restaurants to choose from.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 114 reviews

Portland's Only Food Cart Tour - Includes All Food & Drink

Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city that invent food cart pods! With over 1000 food carts throughout the city, let us take you around to some of the best and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this small-group walking tour you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst with tasty drinks, and learn fun history in this off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. We like to think this is the perfect way to discover quirky Portland, eat where the locals eat, and have fun! What to expect: - Try hearty servings of food and beverages from 5-7 different food carts, including a visit to a food hall and final stop at a local brewery. You'll get more than a full meal! - Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood with your local guide and chat with some cart owners you visit along the way. - Learn all about Portland food cart culture. (We don't call them trucks for a reason.) - Try a selection of diverse food like Slavic, Mexican, Bavarian, and Burmese delights. - Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood to check out the local street art. Other things to note Vegetarians can be accommodated, other strict diets not recommended. Please reach out prior to booking with any questions.

Things to do in Willamette River

Activities led by local experts

Hike from urban icons to hidden forest trails

Uncover Lan Su’s wonders with a garden expert

Delve into Powell’s with an author, insider, and bookseller

Cook Iconic Singapore chili crab

Top-rated activities

Preserve foods with a cookbook author

Fragrance Design Workshop

Pottery Wheel Lesson at Artist Studio

Immersive Chinese tea experience in a private tea house

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