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Whether you’re in the mood for an active adventure, a food-filled vacation or a peaceful retreat, Soul Community Planet (SCP) Hotels have you covered. Holistic wellness and environmental consciousness take center stage at all three of SCP’s Oregon properties, but each has its own special perks. Here’s how to pick the perfect spot for your next getaway. More

Ayudamos demistificar el proceso de la cata de vinos en los históricos viñedos de Oregon para otros principiantes. More

With an extensive network of electric vehicle fast-charging stations along the Oregon Electric Byways and many eco-friendly wineries, breweries and restaurants, Oregon is a great place for a sustainable vacation. Green hotels, with features ranging from energy-efficient construction to rigorous waste management, are no exception. You can enjoy forest retreats built from salvaged wood or inns welcoming car-free travelers. Here are a few of Oregon’s many eco-friendly places to stay. More

Spread out over 250 wooded acres on the Central Oregon Coast, Salishan Coastal Lodge by SCP Hotels is the ideal setting to spend time with friends, especially if you want to strengthen your connections while nourishing your mind, body and spirit. More

Oregon is best known for its pinot noir, but there are actually over 80 varieties grown in the state, including chardonnay, riesling, syrah and cabernet. Part of the fun of wine tasting is that you can get the chance to try a range of wines and see what suits your palate. Here's how to start. More

You don’t need to stray far from Portland to get a taste of Oregon’s wine country: Simply head west to Tualatin Valley, where you’ll find rolling hills dotted with exquisite wineries, beautiful farms and woodlands, and plenty of restaurants and gastropubs where you can indulge in tasty Northwest fare. More

With easy access to miles of coastal hiking trails, totally undeveloped beaches and windswept dunes, Oregon’s Adventure Coast: Coos Bay, North Bend, and Charleston has long been a hit with adventurous travelers. More

In the northern reaches of the Willamette National Forest, Breitenbush Hot Springs has attracted visitors for generations with its wellness retreats and mineral-rich geothermal springs. All of this came to an abrupt halt in September of 2020, when one of the most destructive wildfires in Oregon’s state history, the Lionshead Fire, destroyed much of the retreat. With a lot of hard work and community support, however, Breitenbush is reemerging — with a few exciting changes. More

Delicious food, wellness, social good and sustainability come together at Central Oregon’s SCP Redmond Hotel, a one-of-a-kind property in the heart of Redmond’s historic downtown. More

As part of their efforts to create an Oregon keepsake for top finishers, Oregon22 organizers worked with Oregon companies, ensuring that the entire process — from inception to manufacture — took place right here in Oregon. More