Women’s Harvest Weekend
October 22nd-25th 2026 ~ Tualatin Valley, OR
Harvest hits different.
Our next Women’s Adventure Weekend dives deep into world-class ingredients during their prime — right in the heart of the Tualatin Valley. Join Kelly, host of The Original Fare on PBS, for three days that pack in everything harvest season has to give — wine, hazelnuts, saké, chocolate making, peak-season produce, and feast after feast — a full celebration of what it means to come to the table in Oregon's Tualatin Valley.
This Women's Adventure Weekend is designed for women who love to do — not just observe.
This is a small, carefully held weekend where every detail — from timing to transport to the table — is intentionally designed.
In partnership with Explore Tualatin Valley & Travel Oregon
The Itinerary
More to come! (and some left as a surprise!)
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Here’s what’s happening during the weekend:
Thursday — Welcome to the Valley Private ensuite check-in at The Orenco Station Hotel, your home base for the weekend and a welcome Kir Royale made with hand-picked currants from West Union Gardens. Then your chariot arrives — private transport begins. We head to Eagles Nest Reserve at golden hour for a first taste of the valley: regional vendors, small bites, and the ingredients that will carry the whole weekend. Comida Kin bringing the warmth.
Friday — Hazelnut Harvest Breakfast delivered to your room, sourced from local farms. Morning hazelnut harvest at Banks Road Farms — you'll pull hazelnuts from the orchard. By afternoon they're chocolate: a gianduja-making activation with Eric of Stache Chocolate. Farm lunch with Abundancia Wine, then rest back at The Orenco before an evening at SakéOne — led by Kate Koo, Master Saké Sommelier and chef/owner of Zilla Saké Bar. Part tasting, part education, entirely immersive.
Saturday — Sosta House A Sunrise kayaking on the Tualatin River. Then a wine workshop and lunch at Sosta House with Winery Lane Collective — surrounded by one of the oldest vineyards in the state. Evening back at The Orenco for Girl Dinner with Cooper Mountain Vineyards and Lena of Lena's Kitchen Blog — learn to build an eye-popping charcuterie board sourced entirely from the region and the season. Cooper Mountain pours (and their balsamic). Pajamas required.
Sunday — Farewell A slow morning. Good coffee. Crafted brunch bar. Hard goodbyes.
Every ingredient sourced from the valley itself. Cheese and gifts by Fraga Farmstead · eggs by Foglight Farms · and many more producers woven throughout.
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Starting at $2,299 per person (final price varies by room choice — see below). Price includes 3 nights at The Orenco Station Hotel — every room ensuite — all food, wine, and saké pairings, all experiences, and pretty much everything except transportation to Tualatin Valley and personal purchases. (Worth every penny, if you ask me.)
Who You’ll Learn From
What Sets Our Retreats Apart
01 / Thoughtfully Held
Every detail is considered — from private transportation between activities to unhurried arrivals — so you can fully settle in.
02 / Hand Crafted
Nothing is staged. Everything is made — hazelnut harvesting, saké pairing, hands-on workshops. You're here to participate, not watch.
03 / Food as Place
Every meal reflects Tualatin Valley — seasonally sourced, built around local producers, designed to express the region through taste and timing.
Which Room Is Yours?
Sharing a room? Book your Plus One here.
Hazelnut Harvest
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Chocolate Making
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Saké Brewing
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Wine Making
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Hazelnut Harvest 〰️ Chocolate Making 〰️ Saké Brewing 〰️ Wine Making 〰️
Fireside Feasts
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Wine Tasting
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Chef Demos
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Brunch
Fireside Feasts 〰️ Wine Tasting 〰️ Chef Demos 〰️ Brunch
Here’s the deets!
Contact me Kelly@HouseOfCreature.com or 646-236-0863 to reserve your spot! Bookings can be made via Credit Card or Venmo.
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Thurs–Sun, October 22–25. Starting at $2,500 per person, depending on room choice — full room-by-room pricing is above.
Price includes 3 nights at The Orenco, all meals, tastings, workshops, experiences, and pretty much everything except transportation to Tualatin Valley and personal purchases.
A few helpful notes:
Rooms are limited — pick your room when you submit your deposit, and it's held in the order deposits are received.
A $750 deposit is required to reserve your spot; remaining balance due 30 days prior to retreat start.
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Three nights at The Orenco
All meals, snacks, and tastings — if it's on the itinerary, it's included!
Private transportation to every activity across the Valley
Hazelnut harvest, chocolate making, and every hands-on activation
Wine, sake, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options, plus coffee, tea, etc.
Curated goodie bag to take home
Optional add-ons may be offered separately.
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Transportation to and from The Orenco Station Hotel is not included. Any personal purchases at wineries or additional optional add-ons will be at your discretion.
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Yes — wives, partners, and friends are all welcome.
Select rooms are available for double occupancy; shared rooms are priced at the total per person rate plus $1400 for the second guest, and both guests register and submit deposits to confirm the reservation.
That said, the weekend is intentionally group-centered rather than couple-focused — meals and programming are shared collectively with the whole group, so however you come, you're joining the table together with everyone else.
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A $750 non-refundable deposit secures your place at HARVEST.
During checkout, please indicate your preferred room selection. Rooms are confirmed in the order deposits are received.
The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to arrival.
Due to the intimate size and advance commitments required, deposits are non-refundable.
If you are unable to attend, we will make every effort to facilitate a transfer should a waitlist exist.
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Women's Adventure Weekend is a women-centered experience for women who love food, wine, learning, and being actively engaged. You don't need prior experience with hazelnut harvesting, chocolate making, or sake pairing — just curiosity, comfort getting a little messy, and an appreciation for good meals and good company.
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This weekend is intentionally women-centered. We welcome women-identified guests and non-binary people who feel aligned with a women-centered space.
This experience is not designed for mixed-gender participation. -
Moderate and accessible. The hazelnut harvest involves walking through orchard rows, sometimes uneven ground underfoot, at a relaxed pace. One note on lodging: The Orenco doesn't have an elevator — all rooms are up a flight of stairs, though porter service is available for luggage. Everything else is adaptable. If you have specific mobility concerns, feel free to reach out — we're happy to talk it through.
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Not at all. Wine and cocktails are part of the experience, but non-alcoholic options are always available, and participation is entirely optional.
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Yes. We do our best to accommodate dietary needs and allergies when communicated in advance.