Portland, Oregon, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, sitting on two rivers with a view of three snowcapped mountains. Its thriving downtown includes a Nordstrom, Macy's, Powell’s City of Books (the largest new and used bookstore in America—it’s like going into a library where you can buy books), and our famous NW 23rd Avenue where you can visit Pati’s store of Italian dinnerware and accessories, Mamma Ro’, as well as many unusual boutiques and shops.

River & Mountain Jaunt
If you want a day trip, drive through the scenic, waterfall-lined Columbia River Gorge to Hood River. Have lunch at the Columbia Gorge Hotel, then take the Mt. Hood highway for the “loop drive,” stopping at historic Timberline Lodge halfway up Mt. Hood. Enjoy a chairlift ride up the face for a spectacular view. Drive back to Portland on scenic Highway 26--or go east to Warm Springs and see the new Native American museum. The whole trip takes a long day. 

The miniature mannequins of Théâtre de la Mode are on display at Maryhill Museum of Art east of The Dalles on the Columbia River. Visit their website at http://www.maryhillmuseum.org/

For the book about this amazing collection, visit our bookstore web page by clicking the book cover below.

NOTE: If you're staying at the Monarch Hotel, take advantage of Enterprise Rent-a-Car's "to the door" delivery of  rental cars at rates better than airport pickup.

Oregon’s Scenic Coast

The beautiful and rugged Oregon coast is about 1½ hours away via  Highway 26. Going south along Highway 101 past numerous beach parks and antique stores, you’ll reach beautiful Tillamook Bay with its cheese factory and scenic Three Capes road. Return via Highway 6.

For tourist information, contact:   
Portland Oregon Visitors Association,
downtown Portland in Pioneer Courthouse Square
1-887-678-5263 toll free
www.pova.com

If you have time to tour our beautiful region before or after the workshop, or if you have a companion with you who came to tour, there is much to see and do in the Philadelphia area.  Old City is the birthplace of our founding fathers and home of the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.  Fabric Row is  Philadelphia’s fabric district with wonderful shopping.  The theatre district offers all kinds of cultural events that rivals NYC.  The Art Museum is spectacular inside and out (you can even stand in Rocky’s “shoes” at the top of the steps!).  The Delaware River is the location of many fine cruises and the Battleship New Jersey. And did we mention food?  No trip to Philly would be complete without getting a cheese steak sandwich at Geno’s, Pat’s, or Tony Luke’s!

Check out www.visitphilly.com  for even more to see and do.

Valley Forge Military Academy
1001 Eagle Road
Wayne, PA 19087
Contact, Ms. Jessica Sekerak, Director of Special Events and Facilities Rental Officer Office: 610-989-1509 ; Cell: 215-416-1152
http://www.vfmac.edu/Rentals.aspx

Longwood Gardens
Route 1
Kennett Square, PA 19348
www.longwoodgardens.org
610-388-5369
events@longwoodgardens.org
http://www.longwoodgardens.org/GVFacilitiesRental.html

Brandywine River Museum
Route 1
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-388-2700
www.brandywinemuseum.org
Contact: Dawn Dowling, Special Events Coordinator (corporate) Brandywine River Museum Phone: 610-388-2700 E-mail: specialevents@brandywine.org

Elmwood Park Zoo
1661 Harding Boulevard
Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-3825
http://www.elmwoodparkzoo.org/visit/groupevents/rentals.html

Normandy Farms
1431 Morris Road
Route 202 & Morris Road
Blue Bell, PA 19422
215-616-8500
www.normandyfarm.com
Contact: Erin Scimeca

Morris Arboretum
100 Northwestern Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-247-5777
http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/rentals.shtml

Winterthur Museum and Country Estate
5105 Kennett Pike, Route 52
Wilmington, DE 19807
800-448-3883
http://www.winterthur.org/visiting/dining.asp?sub=facilities

For a PDF of local restaurants, click here..