Plein Air Retreat in

Oregon Wine Country

Nestled in the foothills of Oregon's Willamette Valley, Amanda’s studio overlooks vineyards and valleys from all views. Join her 4 day plein air workshop to capture the “peak week” of harvest colors in her own back yard. Different from the typical 9-5 plein air workshops, when Amanda goes outside, she gets serious about the light. That means not painting at noon. "The best light is at the edges of our day when the light is most dramatic and the shadows are long”. With two sessions each day, a morning session and an evening session, Amanda will demo how to capture the light, color and glory of some of Oregon's best pinot noir views.

There will be lots of individual time and one on one coaching time. During your down time you can go wine tasting, nap by her pool, paint more or visit with other students. One meal hosted with farm to table local food (optional). A mini retreat for those wanting some time in wine country, enjoying the last warmth of the season, absorbing the most colorful time of the year. Heavenly.

Lodging Options

Listed below are a number of housing options for my plein air retreat in October.  Here are hotels that are nearby, as well as a number of home rentals that are available in the vicinity. 

Offering lodging at my home!

McMenamins Grand LodgeForest Grove – 10 miles - $120/night
3505 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116 • (503) 992-9533

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites- Forest Grove – 9.7 miles - $90/night
3306 Pacific Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116 • (503) 357-9000

Larkspur Landing – Hillsboro – 11 miles - $120/night
3133 NE Shute Rd, Hillsboro, OR 97124 • (503) 681-2121

The Hillsboro Cottage – Hillsboro – approx 7 miles - $132/night

Louis Guest House – Hillsboro – approx 7 miles - $175/night

Noble Woods Cottage – Hillsboro – approx 7 miles - $123/night

Single Level Residential Home – Hillsboro – approx 7 miles - $140/night

Peaceful space under majestic maples – Forest Grove – approx 11 miles - $115/night

Cool Loft in the center of Orenco Station – Hillsboro – approx 7 miles - $90/night

The Gathering Place – Hillsboro – approx 7 miles - $164/night