Durant at Red Ridge Farms•Dayton, OR
Winery•$$$
Rooted in the Landscape of the WestFor over 50 years, our family has grown wine grapes, acting as stewards of the land on the hillside we call home. Since then our vision has grown to include Durant Vineyards Winery & Tasting Room, award-winning Durant Olive Mill extra virgin olive oil, Durant Culinary, Durant Body & Spa, a specialty plant nursery, gift shop, overnight lodging, event spaces, expansive gardens, and the Durant Nature Trail.Our history here in the Willamette Valley – now spanni...More
Experiences at Durant at Red Ridge Farms
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Classic Wine Tasting
Experience Durant Vineyards estate grown and crafted wines from our beautiful Dundee Hills Wine Tasting Room at Red Ridge Farms. Perched above the dramatic Willamette Valley, our Tasting Room features incredible views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Jefferson, and miles of diverse agricultural land. While Durant is family friendly, for the safety of the children, other guests and staff we request children remain seated with their family during your visit. Book your table now for a quintessential Dundee Hills experience. Please do not reserve multiple tables. For groups of 10 or more call 503.864.2000 x 1 for assistance. Our Durant Culinary team and tasting room staff also offer a number of food bites to enhance your experience. These can be ordered upon arrival.This experience is $30 per person. Tasting fee is waived an $85 wine spend.Industry colleagues - please give us a call to reserve a table for your visit.
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 9
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The Estate Educational Experience
Join us for a guided tour of the Durant Olive Mill followed by an in depth, seated olive oil tasting. Learn how our olive oil is made, what extra virgin means, and how to properly taste for quality and freshness. The olive oils will be thoughtfully paired with a variety of savory and sweet small plates to demonstrate how extra virgin olive oil can elevate even the most humble of foods. Durant Vineyards estate wines will round out the tasting as we further explore the ways in which wine and olive oil complement each other. This is a 2 hour communal experience. For private or large group reservations, please email info@durantoregon.com or call 503-864-2000 x 2.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 2 to 10
- $125 per person
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Olio Nuovo Mill Tour
This November, celebrate the olive harvest during our Olio Nuovo festival month. Experience the only Olioteca in Oregon, Durant Olive Mill. This guided presentation offers an exploration into growing olives in the NW, and a chance to see the mill in action! For your safety while our mill and large equipment are running, the mill will be blocked off, but you will be able to see the operation in action and taste the fresh Olio Nuovo (new oil)! *Olive harvest is dictated by nature, and we cannot make guarantees that the mill will be running during your mill tour, but there is still a lot to learn, taste and enjoy!
- Daily from Nov 1 to Nov 30, 2024
- 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Olive Tree 101
Thinking about growing an olive tree or two of your own? Join us on the lower patio of the Durant Olive Mill to learn the basics about growing olive trees in your own garden. In this casual workshop, we will introduce the olive varietals we grow in our own orchards and landscape, discuss ideal growing conditions and review basic pruning techniques. Whether you choose to place an olive tree in a pot or plant it in the ground, we will send you with the knowledge you need to help it thrive here in the Pacific NW. This class will be held outdoors, please dress accordingly.
- Reservation for parties of 1 to 20
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Vineyard ATV Tour
Join us on a journey through the heart of our 135-acre farm, where tradition, nature, and craftsmanship come together. Our ATV tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in Durant Family history, explore our vineyards and winery, and experience our estate wines. Your group will have the chance to taste firsthand how great wine is not just created in the cellar but nurtured by the land. Available Tuesday through Saturday at 10:00 AM through October. Tours are subject to weather.This guided 2 hour tour of the estate is limited to 4 guests. Children must be over 12 years old and accompanied by an adult.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 4
- $75 per person
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Christmas Wreath Workshop
A Durant at Red Ridge Farms tradition! Learn how to construct your very own Christmas wreath from scratch with instructions and guidance from our seasoned wreath making Durant staff! We will have a bounty of estate harvested greenery to choose from, including our beloved olive branches, cedar, fir and bay as well as various twigs, cones and moss to use for your wreath. Enjoy our cozy event space complete with fireplace and festive treats.
- Sunday, Dec 8, 2024
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- $95 per ticket
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Oeno & Olio Tasting
What's Oeno? WINEWhat's Olio? OLIVE OILWhat better way to celebrate the olive harvest with friends and family at this seated tasting! This is a unique opportunity to taste freshly pressed olive oil with warm baguette and bruschetta alongside a flight of four Durant wines inside our cozy tasting room. Your host will guide you through this tasting explaining the flavor nuances of your wines and olive oils during this seated experience. Seatings are limited.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 24
- $65 per person
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Pumpkin Succulent Arrangment
Our popular succulent pumpkin workshop is back! We will show you how to use an array of succulents and other natural embellisments such as moss, dried florals,and more for a long lasting arragement without any carving. You can enjoy your whimsical autumn inspired project well into November and beyond.
- Saturday, Oct 12, 2024
- Multiple times, starting at11:00 AM
- $85 per ticket
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Olive Mill Tour
This guided presentation offers an exploration into growing olive trees in the NW and the process of milling olives to create award-winning olive oils. (For your safety, we will be observing the milling process from a designated viewing location while the large equipment is running.) (For private or large group tours, please email info@durantoregon.com or call 503-864-2000 x 2.)
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 20
- $10 per person
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Durant at Dusk: the Bylines
Enjoy valley views, your favorite Durant Vineyards wines, and delicious culinary offerings as you listen to live music from the Tasting Pavilion & Lawn all summer long! Durant Vineyards wine will be available by the glass and bottle. Food selections created by Chefs Eric and Sara will be available for purchase. Durant at Dusk is open to the public by reservation only, seating is limited. Feel free to bring your own chairs and blankets for the lawn. Time: Doors open at 5:15 pm / Show starts at 5:30 pmFeaturing: the BylinesAbout: The Bylines, a Johnny Mercer Award-winning songwriting duo from Portland, Oregon, blend their Jazz and Songbook influences to create unforgettable performances. Marianna Thielen (lead vocals, percussion) and Reece Marshburn (piano, vocals) bring a unique, engaging presence to every show. Their captivating storytelling and musicianship have taken them across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, including playing before Randy Newman and Nick Offerman at the Britt Festival. Join us for an intimate evening with The Bylines and experience their musical artistry firsthand! Tickets: A $10 reservation fee is required per guest. (Upon check-in, Durant Club Members are given $10 voucher(s) for wine purchase the evening of the event.)In the event you are unable to attend, your reservation fee is refundable with at least a 24-hour cancellation notice. Please contact the Durant Vineyards Wine Tasting Room with ticketing-related questions. 503-864-2000 EXT. 1
- Event for parties of 1 to 20
- Friday, Sep 20, 2024
- 5:30 PM
- $10 per ticket
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Garden Workshop: Succulent Pumpkins 12 pm
We've added another succulent pumpkin workshop! We will show you how to use an array of succulents and other natural embellishments such as moss, dried florals, and more for a long lasting arrangement without any carving. You can enjoy your whimsical autumn inspired project well into November and beyond.
- Saturday, Nov 2, 2024
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- $85 per ticket
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Official Blue Glass EVOO Tasting
An introductory tasting of Durant Olive Mill’s estate-milled extra virgin olive oils using official blue competition tasting glasses. This 1.5 hour group experience will include a guided tour of the Durant Olive Mill and the adjoining olive grove where we will articulate what “extra virgin olive oil” really means and the steps we take to produce our high quality, award-winning olive oils. An engaging and educational experience, the Official Blue Glass Tasting will help you better understand how to recognize a quality extra virgin olive oil, its many health benefits, and appreciate the complex flavor profiles found in our oils. For private or large group Blue Glass tastings, please email info@durantoregon.com or call 503-864-2000 x 2.
- Prepaid reservation for parties of 1 to 10
- $45 per person
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Feast Olio
An elevated and immersive experience to celebrate this season’s olive harvest. Enjoy a tour of our Italian olive mill while sipping Durant Vineyards sparkling wine then feast on a 7-course olive oil-centric Italian supper with wine pairings. Seatings are limited.MENU: prepared by Durant Culinary DirectorsHouse Focaccia and Durant Olio Nuovo Oregon Albacore Tuna and Maine Diver Scallop Crudo with Durant Olio Nuovo, Fennel and CitrusCharcoal Grilled Pacific Halibut Spiedini with Caper Salsa Verde Lasagna of Foraged Wild Mushrooms, Fresh Ricotta and Fonduta Local Beef and Pork Meatball with Preserved Summer Tomato Sauce, Stracciatella, Basil and Parmigiano Reggiano Carnaroli Rice and Winter Squash Arancini with Pecorino Toscano and White Truffle Honey Durant Olive Oil Cake with Seasonal Fruit and Whipped Mascarpone
- Multiple dates between Nov 2 and Nov 23, 2024
- 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- $175 per ticket
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Pilates on the Lawn
Start your morning off right! Join certified instructor Michelle Daily for a morning Pilates mat workout on the Durant Vineyards Tasting Room lawn. Enjoy lite bites from our Culinary Directors and a glass of Durant wine with your ticket. After your class, enjoy the Durant Nature Trail or visit the Farm Shop for a complimentary Olive Oil tasting.*Yoga mat is not provided
- Sunday, Aug 11 and Sunday, Sep 22, 2024
- 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
- $35 per ticket
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Durant Greens Box Demo
Join us as we show you how to use the fresh cut greens offered in our Durant's Greens Box to embellish your indoor and outdoor holiday decor! We will demo three easy projects to help make your season more festive! Please note this demo will be held outdoors in our nursery classroom so dress warmly!
- Saturday, Nov 23 and Saturday, Nov 30, 2024
- 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Christmas Wreath Workshop
A Durant at Red Ridge Farms tradition! Learn how to construct your very own Christmas wreath from scratch with instructions and guidance from our seasoned wreath making Durant staff! We will have a bounty of estate harvested greenery to choose from, including our beloved olive branches, cedar, fir and bay as well as various twigs, cones and moss to use for your wreath. Enjoy our cozy event space complete with fireplace and festive treats.
- Sunday, Dec 8, 2024
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- $95 per ticket