October 4th:
Arrival in Eugene with welcome barbeque at Hollingshead residence.
Airport pick up included. Stay at Gordon Inn.
October 5th:
9:00 am - Departure to the coast in Florence and begin working our way up HWY 101.
Stops include Florence Dunes, Hecata Head, Cape Perpetua, Yaquina Head Lighthouse National Monument, Seal Rock.
1:00 pm wine tasting at Depoe Bay Winery. Whale watching from shore in Depoe Bay.
Continue up the coast to Ecola State Park and Haystack Rock in Cannon Beach. Sunset on the beach.
Dinner with Sue and Jack Drafahl. Accommodations depend on numbers. If a small group (8-10) we can all stay
at Sue’s or in nearby AirBnBs. If a larger group, then we can stay at Tolovana Inn on Cannon Beach.
October 6th:
10:00 am - Tour at Tillamook Cheese Store followed by
12:30 pm - Wine tasting at Elk Cove Winery.
3:00 pm - Wine tasting at Trisaetum Winery. Trisaetum also has a distillery and an art gallery as part of the property.
Stay at the Comfort Inn and Suites in McMinnville (wine country).
October 7th:
Two more wineries included today. One will be Parrett Mt Cellars which has an exceptional tasting room and scenic grounds.
The second Winery will be Chehalem Estates. Depending on interests, we can also plan a side trip to Multanomah Falls or other waterfalls in
area.
Airport transfer late in afternoon. No flights before 7pm. Since many people will stay the night, we will book rooms at Radisson Inn near
Portland Airport that has a shuttle for the following day.
For those who arrive on October 3rd, we will include participation in the Dive For a Cure fundraising event organized by
Diana Hollingshead. Hotel on October 3rd, transfers to/from Florence for the event on October 4th and lunch is $225/person.
Price for wine country tour: $850 includes 4 nights hotel (double occupancy), breakfasts, wine tastings, tours and transportation.
Any money saved due to donated services, tastings, or accommodations will go to the scholarship fund. Discount of $100 if not staying on Oct 7.
Payment in full required via check. Make payable to Faith Ortins and mail to her at 32108 Deberry Rd., Creswell, OR 97426.
You must be a WDHOF member or guest of a member, an associate or become an associate to participate in this trip.
Questions: Faith Ortins / info@bluegreenexpeditions.com / 619-405-2493
WOMEN DIVERS HALL OF FAME
Oregon Wine Country Trip
No diving, but LOTS of fun, camaraderie and adventures!
October 4 - 8, 2025
Note: Schedule subject to change.