A journey of sustainability
This trip is for those with an appetite for an authentic experience. We'll travel through the picturesque Wallowa Valley to visit a grass fed beef ranch, an organic produce farm that supplies restaurants and farmers markets, a family-run dairy and chicken farm, a flock of sheep that inspired a rural economic development project, wheat fields and more. Meet local farmers and ranchers and walk through their fields with them while they tell you the story of the land. And we'll enjoy excellent meals that highlight as many local ingredients as possible. Scores of visitors are drawn to the beautiful scenery of Oregon’s rural landscapes, and with Source trips you can get an insider’s perspective and a rich understanding of the local agriculture, culture and economy. Some of our hosts are the fourth generation of their family to steward the family ranch. Others made a mid-life career switch and started their business in the last few years. They all have a passion for what they do and how they do it. For the people who live here, and the people who visit here, the Wallowa Mountains are an amazing backdrop to it all.
Who should go on this tour
This trip is designed for the curious–those who want to see, taste, touch, smell and experience for themselves. Gain insight into the reality of farming and ranching today by meeting the farmers and ranchers in person, seeing their operations up close and learning first hand about the challenges and opportunities they face in a global economy.
To reserve your spot please call (503) 297-2177 or email us. In your message please note the trip date you want to reserve and your phone number.
Dates offered
June 5-6, 2010
Cost $495/$630 per person (without/with lodging)
Cooking from the Source
Join us in preparing a feast from the fresh vegetables, eggs, butter, fruits, honey, beer and meat we gather from the farmers and producers we visit during this weekend-long tour in Northeast Oregon's Wallowa Valley. We walk through fields, greenhouses and barns alongside growers who tell us the story of the good food they produce. And we hear “straight from the horse's mouth” about the challenges and opportunities faced by growers of different crops. After visiting farms and ranches, the Cooking from the Source experience culminates with a chef-led culinary session. Whatever your cooking level of expertise there is something to savor in the experience of creating a menu that showcases the local and seasonal produce available that day. While we are preparing our “locavore” feast, reflect on the impact our food choices have on environmental stewardship, rural communities and our own taste buds. So much to ponder and the Wallowa Valley is such an inspiring setting!
Dates offered June 19-20 and July 6-7, 2010
Cost $520/$655 per person (without/with lodging)
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