Portland : activités uniques

Multnomah Falls and other waterfalls and vistas of the Columbia Gorge are astonishing icons of geology, the sort that have inspired mythology and lore of warriors, gods and passions. We will drive out in our vans to meet the tallest waterfall in the state, and then drive to a few of the shorter but even more stunning ones, too; falls which could only be the daughters and sons of legend. In this half-day experience, we will explore wonders with some short hikes (totaling less than 2.5 miles/4 km) and visits to overlooks and vistas that will have you gasping in awe. While Multnomah Falls and its iconic Benson Bridge are together the most-visited tourist attraction in the Portland area, they are only a part of our experience. We will meet at our shop in inner SE Portland, where we'll ride in our comfortable Sprinter and Transit vans to the nearby gorge. Depending on weather conditions, we will visit a few small hidden waterfalls and spectacular plunge-style falls whose columnar basalt has us learning words for "amazing" in other languages. We'll also tell you stories, geology, botany and oft-repeated tales of pioneers and road-builders, but also the old stories we've learned, of gods and wild spirits and about the oldest North American civilization, forever altered by “manifest destiny." Please note we book directly as well as through AirBNB, and your group may be up to 10.

Immersive tea tasting in our little tea house, featuring different tabletop flower arrangements and aromatherapy every week!. There will be Chinese style tea art demonstrations and on certain holidays Guzheng ( Chinese musical instrument) performances. Guests will choose between black tea, oolong tea, yellow tea, green tea, dark tea and scented teas from China at different tea tasting times. I have been in touch with tea since I was 10 years of age and it has always been a part of my life. I am a landscape architect and an enthusiastic tea artist. After I moved to America, my partner and husband Joseph singlehandedly built the tea house for me, according to my design. Everything including the slab table was made by Joseph over a period of two years. Now I would like to share with others this tea house full of love energy and my love of Chinese tea, the etiquette of drinking tea and interesting stories of China.

Welcome to The Candle Creation Bar! (Googl us to see what we offer.) Please request a date if you do not see one that fits your travel plans. We are flexible Tuesday-Saturday. This isn’t your typical candle-making experience. Are you ready to cross the threshold into possibility? Here’s how it works: There will be up to 6 participants for each time slot to keep the space safe for you. In this 60- minute workshop experience, you will get to pick from four lovely vessels (upgrade when you arrive), choose from 20+ aromas, pour your own candle and seal it all with your very own I AM statement. But, wait! There’s more… We are all about positive mindset, empowerment, transformation, and, we manifest this through intention and affirmation. So, naturally, the CCB will include intention setting, a short journaling activity, and affirmation writing. Come visit us to experience the POWER your handmade candle holds in creating a life that is filled with joy, abundance and ease. Great for groups, team building, date night, birthdays + more! Your candle will be ready to pick up next business day or choose to ship for a small fee if you are traveling. PARTY OF 1? Please note that solo parties may be asked to reschedule if no one else has booked the space.

HEY. Do you want to see Portland through the eyes of its BIGGEST FAN? Are you curious about communities that prioritize PEOPLE, CREATIVITY, and CRAFT BEERS? Are you ready to embark on an ALL YOU CAN PORTLAND BUFFET through a walking tour featuring LOCAL HOTSPOTS and COOL STORIES? Then I’ve got the adventure for you: THIS TOUR. This walking tour explores where the locals go for Portland's nightlife! I show you the soul of the city by immersing you in its neighborhood culture. This means checking out a neighborhood district, drinking taps from neighborhood breweries, and getting the neighborhood perspective by interacting with someone who lives here! By the end of the walking tour, we’ll have made a mildly-inebriated adventure from seeing why the people of Portland are the attraction of the city. People who find this tour meaningful: 1. People who prefer a Drink, Eat, Drink night rather than a Drink, Drink, Drink night. 2. People who prefer to explore with welcoming friends rather than alone. 3. People who enjoy open-minded discussions and appreciate collecting new perspectives. 4. People with no time to grow roots in the city, but want to know where they'd hang out if they lived here. "I could see myself moving to Portland." - Every Person, from Everywhere Don't see a time frame that works? Message me for dates, or check out my other experience! LET'S GET WEIRD.

We’ll introduce you to the process and materials that comprise fragrance creation. We'll spend about half the workshop smelling our way through a selection of over 45 raw ingredients, while discussing fragrance and blending techniques. You'll spend the remainder of the workshop developing and blending your own fragrance, with tips and pointers along the way. After this, you'll turn your fragrance into a 10mL oil-based roll-on personal fragrance. You’ll take home your very own scent creation compounded and mixed into a 10mL roll-on bottle of perfume. Other things to note: Avoid wearing strong fragrances to this workshop as it may disrupt yours' and others' olfactory experience.

SPRING SALE! PRICED 25% OFF! GROUP RATES! LOW TIDES! APR26-MAY2, MAY10-15 We drive west. The city stops, nature begins. Across the valley floor, into foggy hills. Thoughts begin of Bigfoot. "So green," you say as misty sunbeams make moss glow. The air, so clean. "you'll want to move to Oregon" ~S The guide, a master storyteller. Volcanoes and floods, natives and shipwrecks, explorers and pioneers. Legendary women, diverse ancestry, and an unknown world influence. "amazing tour guide, driver, and host" ~K A cedar shingle town. Wind spinners, saltwater taffy, brewpubs and seagulls. A secret beach path. "Haystack," points the guide. You stare and walk closer. Endless Pacific waves roll, rockstacks loom along the shore. An old couple strolls, hands held. Kids dig a sandcastle moat. Kites fly over the speckles of folk. Dogs run with unleashed joy. "Keep an eye on the ocean," reminds the guide. A surfer catches a wave, whales pass the lighthouse, a hidden cove of sea caves, driftwood and tide pools. "so glad I chose this tour over others" ~G Sea stars and anemone, sand dollars and sea lion. Elk, eagle and puffin, perhaps. Film sites for Twilight, The Goonies, Point Break! FYI: Portland pickup, roundtrip 8+ hours. Food & Bev not included. Itinerary may vary with conditions. Other best tours: FALLS, WINE, GARDENS, RAFT, KAYAK, FILM SITES, WHISKEY, BEER, DARTS, CUSTOM!

POP QUIZ: Are you here to absorb authentic Portland culture? BONUS CREDIT: Are you trying to live like a local while you are? Because Portland is a MILLENNIAL PLAYGROUND best understood when explored like someone from here. How do we do that? This experience is a Portland buffet of local favorite pastimes, including: Lounging at a HIDDEN TEA HOUSE where we'll share hot drinks among chill bohemian decor. Stopping by a local artist consignment store that feels like a gift shop for the Portland street art scene. Sipping drinks at an AQUARIUM BAR featuring tropical fish and sunken ruins. Detouring through what feels like a natural history museum where all the specimens are on sale. And to top it all off, we'll visit a dispensary and a FOOD CART POD that got featured on Netflix's Street Food USA. To explore the city like a true Portlander, I’ll be your guide to show you where you’d go and how you’d do it. Along the way, I'll enlighten you to the community's culture and provide custom recommendations on how to live like the locals! "I would've never found these places on my own." - Every Person, from Everywhere Don't see a time frame that works? Message me for custom dates, or check out my other experience, Weird-Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local! LET'S GET WEIRD.

Ever been interested in trying your hand at blowing glass? Join me in my flameworking studio and learn how to make your first piece of glass art at Chadly Glass Studio! I’m a professional borosilicate glass blower with over 10 years of experience and offer hands-on, beginner's classes in inner SE Portland. In this introductory group class, students will be taught basic glass blowing safety, skills, and will have the opportunity to create 2-3 pieces of glass art: a mushroom sculpture, wine bottle stopper or pendant, and a small blown ornament. This class may be shared with other individuals (up to 6 participants per class). Class duration is approximately 3 hours. Students get to keep any glass they create, and gain knowledge and hands-on experience in a very unique field. *Glass made during lesson will require kilning for durability, which takes a minimum of 4 hours. Most students choose to pick up the glass they made the next day (or at their earliest convenience).* ** Participants are required to sign a liability waiver prior to instruction. Minimum age requirement is 14 years old. Participants between ages 14-17 must have their parent/guardian present for the duration of the class. Classes are open to people of all skill levels and abilities! However, dexterity in both hands and the ability to recall important safety instruction for the duration of class is crucial.

We'll start out at my house for espresso & homemade whole-grain toast that uses locally-grown and milled flour. Next we'll get to mixing and baking your own loaves. You will leave with a vigorous sourdough starter, plus a loaf of whole-grain, naturally-leavened bread. Not only that, but you'll have the knowledge to go home and start making your own bread regularly! While we wait for your bread to rise, we'll visit some of Portland's best bakeries. This is a lesson and tour in one. Check out @1000bitesofbread on Instagram. Other things to note Arrange transportation to and from my house, but I will provide complimentary transportation to the bakeries we will visit. We'll have breakfast together and there will be plenty of snacks.

Discover what the food cart hype is all about in the city that invent food cart pods! With over 1000 food carts throughout the city, let us take you around to some of the best and taste the delicious foods that make Portland a true foodie destination. On this small-group walking tour you’ll discover global foods, quench your thirst with tasty drinks, and learn fun history in this off-the-beaten-path neighborhood. We like to think this is the perfect way to discover quirky Portland, eat where the locals eat, and have fun! What to expect: - Try hearty servings of food and beverages from 5-7 different food carts, including a visit to a food hall and final stop at a local brewery. You'll get more than a full meal! - Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood with your local guide and chat with some cart owners you visit along the way. - Learn all about Portland food cart culture. (We don't call them trucks for a reason.) - Try a selection of diverse food like Slavic, Mexican, Bavarian, and Burmese delights. - Discover Portland’s historic, off-the-beaten-path Eastside neighborhood to check out the local street art. Other things to note Vegetarians can be accommodated, other strict diets not recommended. Please reach out prior to booking with any questions.

Where has Portland come from, where is it going? Why has it come into national attention? Get introduced to Portland's soul with a walk through the downtown's core, starting with parks and art museums and the decisions that led to what the city looks like today. From cast iron-fronted buildings to the grandly disastrous post-modern Portland Building, much of Portland's history can be told through the buildings and street layouts; most importantly, the prioritization of parks throughout the city center. How did the city's early urban planners decide on their layouts? How do modern designers look at the past and plan for the future? Who are the people these streets are named for? What's with all the roses? It's not a dry history: full of back-room deals, early deaths and greed; and then there were hippies! We won't stop at the history from the books and the museums, but we'll lead you into the present, looking at what brought the city to its modern conflicts, racial justice protests, the tension between Portlanders and their mayor (no matter who holds the office), and how the city has changed to fit the pandemic and the forces which will shape its immediate future. We'd be remiss without letting this lead into food! So we'll end the tour by offering food recommendations in the center city.

My studio is located in Tigard, just 15 minutes south of downtown Portland and 15 minutes from several local wineries. Come and learn the basics of silversmithing while making three stacked sterling silver rings with or without semi-precious stones. We will start by choosing your ring size. After sizing, we'll move on to forming, cutting, and filing the bands. Next we'll hard solder the bands closed. Now comes the fun part - you will choose from an assortment of colorful semi-precious stones. We'll hard solder the bezel to the band and then insert your stones. Finally, you will use a burnisher to set your stone and polish your finished rings to complete your project. This experience takes approximately two hours. Enjoy your experience with treats selected from our favorite local eateries. We can adjust the light refreshments served to any dietary preference. Other things to note Experiences available for scheduling Tuesdays and Thursdays between 2pm and 4pm or Saturday evenings between the hours of 6pm and 8pm.

Enjoy a restorative sound bath in Northwest Portland. Please note, this experience is 75-minutes (not 60 minutes). Surrender to the healing vibrations of sound as Brooke leads you through a deeply restorative and transformational sound bath experience. You will be “bathed” in the rich, resonant tones of crystal singing bowls and other instruments designed to permeate the mind and body, bringing all systems back into balance. This experience will begin with a gentle guided meditation, followed by an immersive sound journey for deep rest and relaxation. You will walk away feeling completely refreshed and renewed! **PRIVATE SESSIONS: I offer private sessions for individuals , couples and groups so please reach out for more info! BENEFITS OF SOUND HEALING: -Invites deep relaxation -reduces stress and anxiety -improves sleep -boosts energy -reduces pain and tension -stimulates the immune system -improves mood and sense of happiness -increases focus and mental clarity -enhances creativity -regulates hormonal function

We will meet atop the highest point in Portland at the historic Council Crest Park. There, you and your loved ones can enjoy an elegant picnic, which includes beautiful decorations, non-alcoholic beverages, seasonal flowers, a box of engaging games, decorative pillows and blankets, and your very own Couples Booklet—filled with lighthearted games and deep bonding exercises designed to cultivate a deeper level of intimacy. I'll be sure to give you and your group plenty of privacy so you can savor the moment, enjoy the games, and bond together all while enjoying the panoramic views of Portland. *PLEASE visit our website & fill out an inquiry form for direct bookings. -------> (EvolutionPicnics) (com)

Learn about 20 wild edible plants for foraging like thimbleberry, dock greens and Indian lettuce! We'll nibble our way along a trail, as we discover berry plants, edible greens, and even some trees with edible parts. I'll have a handout so you don't have to take notes. The easy hike is about 1.5 miles, in a very lightly used wild area, and takes 2 to 3 hours. You can gather enough to cook a dish on this learning experience. No pets please, thanks! PS I am fully vaccinated and boosted. Thanks.