Youngberghill’s Weblog http://youngberghill.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:08:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Color change in the Willamette Valley http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1233 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1233#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:05:49 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1233 No, it’s not fall yet in the Willamette Valley, but the grapes are changing color. As cool weather continues to persist, the grapes are slow in turning, but they are getting there. We are still a couple of weeks behind and not catching up. It will be a long fall.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1233 0 Bridal Show http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1228 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1228#comments Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:24:40 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1228 We will be at Bridgeport Village for the Bridal Show from 11AM to 4PM this Sunday.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1228 0 Oregon Pinot tasting http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1219 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1219#comments Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:51:31 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1219 While Oregon pinot tasting, check out our new tasting room in Carlton with Carlton Cellars.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1219 0 Oregon Wine Country http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1222 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1222#comments Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:27:30 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1222 The perfect respite in Oregon Wine Country. Chad took the time to absorb the serenity of The Hill. We are blessed with guests that find the peace on this good earth.

March 28, 2010

For someone who’s had a rough, but also blessed last couple of years: This trip and stay here has been something unique and memorable that I will never forget.  Coming back from Iraq as a combat veteran and sniper has been a rough transition into “normal” standards of life.  Being so wound up, on edge, and irritable all the time weighs on a young man’s soul.  At least it did for mine.  The search and quest for peace and quiet became a major focus for me the last two years.  Thank God I’ve received amazing help from communities that love their veterans or else I don’t think it would have been possible to enjoy this amazing place of peace, quiet and relaxation.

Just taking a walk through Wayne’s backyard in the vineyard has been so peaceful and needed for my soul.  Three consecutive combat tours and over two and a half years on the ground in Iraq drove me into survival overload where my instincts have taken over even when I didn’t want them too.

This weekend I found something special here that I will never forget.  I wish I could stay in this quiet, beautiful and serene place longer but life awaits me.

I’ll be back soon.

Thank you

SGT Chad R. Russell 3/1 Scout VSML Bend OR

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1222 0 Oregon Wine Country Wedding http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1217 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1217#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:41:56 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1217 We had another wonderful wine country wedding on The Hill. Here is what the bride had to say.

As far as our experience it was phenomenal, really nothing that I could even try and pinpoint that I wasn’t happy about. Your Inn Keeper Becky was so great. She would check in on us hourly to make sure we all had what we needed, and the breakfasts were wonderful. I also appreciated how accommodating you were with time lines and when people could arrive, it made the whole day really stress free and easy.

I was really impressed with how great you were with keeping tabs on the wedding and turning around questions. There was never a time when I felt I had to remind you about something we had discussed. We always seemed to be on the same page, which again made things so much easier as I knew that I didn’t have to worry about anything venue related.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1217 0 Africa Bridge http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1215 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1215#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2010 22:33:25 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1215 Drink Think The Africa Bridge event at Lake View Farms Saturday night was wonderful! What an amazing charity! Youngberg Hill provided the wine, Lincoln restaurant provided the food, it was a magical evening…
Africa Bridge is a rural economic development organization with an emphasis on assisting vulnerable children and their families in Tanzania…
]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1215 0 Oregon Pinot Noir http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1208 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1208#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:36:05 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1208 Growing conditions continue to improve for Oregon Pinot Noir. Warm sunshine prevails and the little heat spikes we experience help fruit development pick up a couple of days. Cheers.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1208 0 A great way to end every horse ride is a tasting at Youngberg Hill! http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1209 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1209#comments Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:36:38 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1209 Whether it be wine touring by car, helicopter, or on horseback; the end of the trail is always best up here on The Hill. Our guests enjoyed a refreshing tasting, relaxed environment, spectacular views, and great wines.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1209 0 Wine Country Weddings http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1203 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1203#comments Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:58:15 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1203 We recently had vendors of wine country weddings visit The Hill for wine and views. Continuum was here and took some great shots. Of course, there is not a bad view from The Hill.

]]> http://youngberghill.com/blog/?feed=rss2&p=1203 0 Tasting in Oregon Pinot Noir Country http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1199 http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1199#comments Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:13:47 +0000 youngberghill http://youngberghill.com/blog/?p=1199 Lisette and Alan were tasting in Oregon Pinot Noir country and visited us on The Hill. They sent us the picture below taken by Lisette while they were here tasting our wonderful wines and our amazing views. Thank you, Lisette.

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