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The trip after the wedding

A friendsmoon in Willamette Valley, OR

1 place here can put the whole group under one roof.

A scenic view of a lush, green valley.
Photo by Brett Wharton on Unsplash

The trip you take with your friends right after the wedding — instead of the honeymoon, or before it.

Plan our friendsmoonFree. No account. About two minutes.

Best months: May, June, July, August, September, October.

Where the group sleeps

  • Dundee Hills 6BR farmhouse$660–$1,620 / night

    Vineyard rows to the ridgeline, long table for a group dinner

    Sleeps 14 · 6 bedrooms

What you do

  • Private Pinot Noir Wine Tour

    Guided private van tour across the Dundee Hills and Chehalem Mountains AVAs with reserved tastings at three to four boutique estates.

  • Spa at The Allison Inn

    Oregon's most awarded wine-country spa with signature Pinot-infused treatments, hydrotherapy, and private group booking options.

  • Vineyard Yoga Retreat

    Private outdoor yoga session on a working vineyard estate with Willamette Valley views — typically offered through Allison Inn concierge or local instructors.

  • Luxe Vineyard Picnic at Domaine Serene

    Reserve private picnic experience on the Domaine Serene estate with charcuterie, estate Pinot, and ridge-line valley views.

  • Cooking Class with an Oregon Chef

    Private cooking class sourcing from Willamette Valley farms — duck, mushrooms, hazelnuts, and seasonal vegetables paired with estate Pinot.

  • Flower Crown Workshop (McMinnville)

    Local floral studio private session with Oregon-grown seasonal blooms — wildflower crowns for the vineyard photoshoot that follows.

Where you eat

  • JORY Restaurant (The Allison Inn)

    Oregon's definitive wine-country dining room — hyper-seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients, an extraordinary cellar, and a setting that makes every dinner feel ceremonial.

  • Thistle Restaurant (McMinnville)

    Seasonal farm-to-table with a handwritten menu that changes nightly — beloved by locals and wine professionals alike for its honest, precise cooking.

  • Nick's Italian Café (McMinnville)

    McMinnville institution since 1977 with house-made pasta, a legendary Oregon wine list, and a warm family atmosphere.

  • Community Plate (McMinnville)

    McMinnville's go-to weekend brunch spot with local egg dishes, excellent coffee, and cheerful counter service on Third Street.

  • Red Hills Market (Dundee)

    Dundee wine-country market deli with wood-fired pizza, charcuterie, and outdoor seating among the red hills — the essential casual lunch stop.

  • Red Hills Market smokehouse plate

    Dundee's crew-friendly smoked-meat counter — pulled pork + brisket after tastings

Plan our friendsmoon