Molalla River Recreation Area Mural, downtown Canby its rural roots—especially with the Molalla Buckeroo, a multiday rodeo each July. While visiting, watch for Rodeo Walk of Fame plaques commemorating rodeo greats and the city’s history. Restaurants like the Humble Pig Cafe and Hitchin’ Post Cafe are thriving downtown. No visit is complete without touring local farms like Alpacas at Marquam Hill Ranch (o ering tours and summer alpaca yoga) and Willamette Valley Melon Company. Get outside in all the beauty that makes Mt. Hood Territory magical with a trip to the Molalla River Recreation Area and its lesstraveled trails. Around the region, several overnight stays pair comfortable beds with locally inspired experiences. In Molalla, Prairie House Inn & Cowboy Co ee Shop o ers six rooms, along with piping-hot co ee, in a vintage farmhouse. Our Sweet Retreat welcomes groups with a spacious house, tiny home and retro-inspired trailer in Wilsonville. Outside Colton, the 80-acre Camp Colton rents yurts, cabins and a tiny home. In Hubbard rent a suite in a former schoolhouse and renovated market at the Whiskey Hill Store. willamettevalley.org | 23 TMK Creamery, Canby SIP STOPS MEET A FEW OF THE AREA’S CRAFT BEVERAGE PRODUCERS Beckham Estate Vineyard Beckham Estate, open by appointment in the Chehalem Mountains outside Wilsonville, offers two tasting experiences that cover the winery's history, winemaking practices and pours of a few wines. TMK Creamery Canby's TMK Creamery—the world's first creamery and farmstead distillery—turns leftover whey from its cheesemaking process into "cowcohol" (like sipping vodka). Whiskey Hill Winery The family-run Whiskey Hill Winery produces small batches of Pinot noir, Marechal foch, Gamay noir and other creative varieties just a few miles south of Canby. When grapes aren't estate-grown, they're sourced locally for a true taste of the region. Savor cozy vibes inside Whiskey Hill's friendly tasting room— or kick back on its covered patio, which sits between a vineyard of Pinot noir grapes and a hazelnut orchard. St. Josef’s Winery The family-owned-and-operated St. Josef’s Winery planted its first wine grapes in 1978 and, nearly 50 years later, remains an essential stop with Pinot noir, Syrah, Merlot and a number of sparkling wines. Enjoy it all inside a relaxed, Alps-inspired tasting room or next to a fire pit that overlooks a bucolic pond. Keep an eye out for live music, dinners and other events. Vanguard Brewing Housed in an industrial space with a 15-barrel brewing system, Vanguard Brewing largely focuses on crafting classic beers in traditional style, with a crisp pilsner and well-balanced IPA always on draft. But there’s also space for experimentation on the tasting room tap list, where you can spot a wider range of seasonal and limited releases. Both the taproom and beer garden welcome patrons 21 and over.
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