About the Author

Marlynn Schotland

Marlynn Jayme Schotland is a food, wine, and travel writer and photographer who lives in the sweet spot between Portland and Willamette Valley wine country. In addition to her freelance writing, photography, and social media management work, she writes the 13-year-old food, wine, and travel blog Urban Bliss Life. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Foodie Bliss in the Umpqua Valley

January 30, 2020
Visiting Southern Oregon's Umpqua Valley? You're in for a treat — well, many treats. More
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A Blissful Oregon Wine Month Experience

May 3, 2017
The Oregon wine experience is unlike any other I’ve experienced around the world. Like all things Oregon, there’s a commitment to high-quality production while preserving the integrity of the land. Tastings are comfortable, casual and lively — no pretentious wine snobbery here. The Pacific Northwest independent pioneering spirit runs deep through the veins of the Oregon wine industry. Our expert winemakers craft classic, traditional wines alongside unique, experimental wines with intense passion and creativity. And wineries work together and with other local businesses to strengthen... More
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Portland Region , Dayton , Culinary Events , Restaurants , Wine & Wineries , Trip Ideas , Eat & Drink , Events ,

My Oregon: Marlynn Schotland

July 28, 2016
Oregon’s Washington and Yamhill counties, west of downtown Portland, have so much to offer families seeking food, drink and travel adventures. Having grown up on the east side of Portland, I now love living, working and raising my kids in Washington County. Whether you live in Oregon or are visiting, it’s so easy to create a day full of affordable family fun just outside of the city. More
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Portland Region , Farm & Ranch Stays , Culinary Experiences , Farms & Ranches , Trip Ideas , Outdoor Recreation , Eat & Drink , Attractions ,