I recently took some time off (alot of it but not as much time off as my lack of blog posts would suggest) to get married, have a baby...you know, just a couple things ;) Anyhow, i am eager to get back to working on events. I love the feel of being involved with an event, the build up of momentum, the long hours, the exhilliration as the event date approaches and then, the actual day, there you are, no safety net. Just you and your team and all your efforts on display for the world, or at least your event attendees, to see :) I am excited to get into whatever I can event wise in the next few months. I will keep you posted on any new adventures that come my way in the coming months!
Thalia
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Eco chic centerpieces and décor for any occasion!
If you are interested in creating stunning eco chic décor for your sustainable wedding or event but are concerned about the amount of green that going green might cost then you are not alone. Many people believe that sustainable elements take a lot of time and a lot of money to pull together in order to create a professional, polished look for their big event. Below, you will find some simple, cost effective ideas for DIY yourself projects that require nothing more than a little bit of imagination and a little bit of time to create beautiful, elegant designs for your centerpieces and place settings.
For an ultra simple, ultra chic look, try tall, medium or small sized cylinder vases with wheat grass coming out of the top. Many health food stores either sell wheat grass or can point you to an organic wholesaler that sells wheat grass. Wheat grass generally comes in trays and can be cut to fit whatever vase or container you wish to display it in.
Another simple DIY centerpiece idea is to purchase or rent large hurricane vases, place river rocks at the bottom, and add either a soy candle in the middle, or fill the vase with water and place a floating candle or floating flower at the top. These ideas work well for cylinder or square shaped vases as well. If purchasing the vases, you can let guests take the centerpieces home, resell the items or save for reuse at a later time.
Green tip for candles: Most candles are made of paraffin. Paraffin is a petroleum by product and contains several toxins. Usually wicks contain some type of lead product and the fragrances are synthetic which many people are allergic to. Soy based candles with essential oils, burn completely clean, and don’t leave any soot! http://www.findsoycandles.com/
Using a wreath or garland of flowers to surround vases or candles is a simple way to add natural beauty to your table décor. For fresh local wreaths try Northwest Wreath Company (503-657-9872) or use Silk Flower Garlands Add Crystal Sprays or Mirrored Garlands to flower arrangements for extra sparkle (http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cr6.html)
To add an extra touch of elegance and color , try potted plants. Plants can be placed at entrances to doorways, at the end of every other aisle during your wedding ceremony or as centerpieces for dining tables, bridal table, guest book table or other main focal points. Potted plants are usually inexpensive and can be purchased online, from your local nursery or even from a local hardware or grocery store. An extra bonus is that these plants can double as gifts! http://www.plantamemory.com/wedding-centerpieces.html
For bridal table centerpieces (or in addition to main bridal table centerpieces) have bridesmaids place their bouquets on the table, facing out towards guests. This will add color to the table without having to pay for extra flowers.
Green tip for flowers: Try to find a florist that uses in season flowers and does not use pesticides. If you are not sure what the season is for the type of plant or flower you want to use at your wedding you can reference the link below:
http://www.tokenz.com/flowers-by-season.html
Money saving tip for flowers: Make sure you do some research and know the names and general description of the types of flowers you want for your event before speaking with florists. If you refer to the flower of your choice as a “yellow one” you are likely to end up with the most expensive yellow flower the florist has.
Linens- If you are having a garden or ranch style wedding or event, try skipping table linens altogether. Not using linens if you don’t need them reduces the energy needed to have them washed and dried. If your wedding or event is in an indoor setting and you do need linens, try neutral colors (green, ivory, brown). This will add to the natural feel of your wedding and will not distract from other colorful elements (flowers, lighting, balloons, etc…) If getting married at a hotel, you can use the linens the hotel provides and only use a couple specialty linens (in silk or satin) for the bridal table or other spots in the room where a lot of attention will be focused.
As an alternative to a guest book, you may want to try a matted frame for your guests to sign. This eliminates paper waste and adds a fun, festive touch. This will also serve as a keepsake that you can hang on a wall as a daily reminder of your special day! Large matted frames are available from craft stores and specialty framing shops and can be cut to size or made to order.
Depending on the season and your theme, use lemons, limes, or apples as centerpieces or accents. Their natural beauty add vibrant color and dimension to any setting!
And most importantly, no matter what décor elements you choose, just remember to relax and have fun! Your décor should be a reflection of your unique personality and personal preferences.
If you are interested in creating stunning eco chic décor for your sustainable wedding or event but are concerned about the amount of green that going green might cost then you are not alone. Many people believe that sustainable elements take a lot of time and a lot of money to pull together in order to create a professional, polished look for their big event. Below, you will find some simple, cost effective ideas for DIY yourself projects that require nothing more than a little bit of imagination and a little bit of time to create beautiful, elegant designs for your centerpieces and place settings.
For an ultra simple, ultra chic look, try tall, medium or small sized cylinder vases with wheat grass coming out of the top. Many health food stores either sell wheat grass or can point you to an organic wholesaler that sells wheat grass. Wheat grass generally comes in trays and can be cut to fit whatever vase or container you wish to display it in.
Another simple DIY centerpiece idea is to purchase or rent large hurricane vases, place river rocks at the bottom, and add either a soy candle in the middle, or fill the vase with water and place a floating candle or floating flower at the top. These ideas work well for cylinder or square shaped vases as well. If purchasing the vases, you can let guests take the centerpieces home, resell the items or save for reuse at a later time.
Green tip for candles: Most candles are made of paraffin. Paraffin is a petroleum by product and contains several toxins. Usually wicks contain some type of lead product and the fragrances are synthetic which many people are allergic to. Soy based candles with essential oils, burn completely clean, and don’t leave any soot! http://www.findsoycandles.com/
Using a wreath or garland of flowers to surround vases or candles is a simple way to add natural beauty to your table décor. For fresh local wreaths try Northwest Wreath Company (503-657-9872) or use Silk Flower Garlands Add Crystal Sprays or Mirrored Garlands to flower arrangements for extra sparkle (http://www.save-on-crafts.com/cr6.html)
To add an extra touch of elegance and color , try potted plants. Plants can be placed at entrances to doorways, at the end of every other aisle during your wedding ceremony or as centerpieces for dining tables, bridal table, guest book table or other main focal points. Potted plants are usually inexpensive and can be purchased online, from your local nursery or even from a local hardware or grocery store. An extra bonus is that these plants can double as gifts! http://www.plantamemory.com/wedding-centerpieces.html
For bridal table centerpieces (or in addition to main bridal table centerpieces) have bridesmaids place their bouquets on the table, facing out towards guests. This will add color to the table without having to pay for extra flowers.
Green tip for flowers: Try to find a florist that uses in season flowers and does not use pesticides. If you are not sure what the season is for the type of plant or flower you want to use at your wedding you can reference the link below:
http://www.tokenz.com/flowers-by-season.html
Money saving tip for flowers: Make sure you do some research and know the names and general description of the types of flowers you want for your event before speaking with florists. If you refer to the flower of your choice as a “yellow one” you are likely to end up with the most expensive yellow flower the florist has.
Linens- If you are having a garden or ranch style wedding or event, try skipping table linens altogether. Not using linens if you don’t need them reduces the energy needed to have them washed and dried. If your wedding or event is in an indoor setting and you do need linens, try neutral colors (green, ivory, brown). This will add to the natural feel of your wedding and will not distract from other colorful elements (flowers, lighting, balloons, etc…) If getting married at a hotel, you can use the linens the hotel provides and only use a couple specialty linens (in silk or satin) for the bridal table or other spots in the room where a lot of attention will be focused.
As an alternative to a guest book, you may want to try a matted frame for your guests to sign. This eliminates paper waste and adds a fun, festive touch. This will also serve as a keepsake that you can hang on a wall as a daily reminder of your special day! Large matted frames are available from craft stores and specialty framing shops and can be cut to size or made to order.
Depending on the season and your theme, use lemons, limes, or apples as centerpieces or accents. Their natural beauty add vibrant color and dimension to any setting!
And most importantly, no matter what décor elements you choose, just remember to relax and have fun! Your décor should be a reflection of your unique personality and personal preferences.
Heart Healthy Recipe Makeovers
First off, I would like tosay that I hope everyone had a Happy, Healthy Super Bowl Sunday, Valentines Saturday and any other celebratory occasion that most likely involved massive quantities of food!
Now, I realize that these occasions have come and gone, but they will be back and you can rest assured that you don’t need football, cupid, or any other icon as an excuse to enjoy a great tasting snack! And even better yet, you can use the recipes I have listed here to create healthy, great tasting alternatives to traditional snack fare without your #1 fan(s) ever knowing the difference!
Avacado-Corn Salsa:
Makes 4 servings
1 medium avocado, diced
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Toss avocado, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl.
Serve with pita bread, quesadilla triangles or atop rice and beans
Seven Layer Dip
Makes 6 cups
Ingredients:
16 oz. can fat free spicy or zesty refried beans
1 Tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
? tsp. ground cumin
? tsp. garlic powder
11-1/2 ounce (about 1-1/4 cups) jar guacamole dip*
? cup chopped green onions
1 cup light sour cream
3 Tbsp. canned, drained, diced green chilis
1-1/2 seeded, chopped vine-ripened tomatoes
4 oz. shredded 75% light cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 cup sliced, drained black olives
Instructions:
In medium bowl, mix together beans, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and garlic.
Spoon bean mixture into a 6-cup glass serving bowl. Using a spatula, spread evenly to form a flat layer. Pour guacamole evenly over beans and smooth with back of a spoon. Sprinkle green onions evenly over top.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream and chilis. Spoon mixture evenly over onions and smooth. Sprinkle tomatoes over top.
In a second small bowl, mix cheese with cilantro. Sprinkle evenly over tomatoes. Sprinkle olives over that. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 1 day.
10 Minute Party Sub
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients:
16-ounce whole wheat French loaf
Olive oil spray
2-1/2 cups shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes, sliced into ? inch thick slices
? teaspoon dried oregano leaves, or to taste
? cup slivered white onion
12 ounces shaved extra-lean red pepper seasoned deli turkey
3 ounces reduced-fat provolone cheese slices
3 ounces reduced-fat salami slices
4 ounces shaved 97% lean smoked deli ham
1 medium green bell pepper, cored, seeded and finely sliced in to rings, or to taste
? teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
Red wine vinegar, to taste
Instructions:
Cut the loaf lengthwise to open, being careful not to cut all of the way through. Open and mist lightly with spray. Sprinkle lettuce evenly over bottom half.
Top evenly with tomato, oregano, onion, then turkey. Lay cheese then salami slices over that. Mound ham over that. Arrange bell pepper rings over that.
Sprinkle with pepper flakes.
Homemade Sweet Potato Chips:
In lieu of salty potato chips or cheese puffs, consider tasty sweet potato chips. This is a really delicious treat and simple to make.
- Peel and slice sweet potatoes into round chips.
- Spread chips on cookie tray and spray with olive oil or vegetable cooking spray.
- Bake in oven on 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.
- Turn chips over and bake on the other side.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with either salt, or a mix of brown sugar and cinnamon. Absolutely delicious!
Better For You Buffalo Wings:
Makes 7 servings (7 drumettes per serving)
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 1/2 pounds (about 28) wing drumettes (look for skinless drumettes if available) 1/4 cup nonalcoholic or light beer (chicken broth or wine can also be used) light blue cheese dressing (optional)
Directions:
1. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the seasoned salt, chili powder, garlic powder, pepper, and flour. Remove and discard the skin from the wings (if you weren't able to find skinless drumettes). Dip each wing into the seasoning mixture, pressing the mixture onto the chicken to coat well.
2. Generously coat a large nonstick skillet with canola cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the chicken wings (cooking in batches if necessary) and cook for about 4 minutes, or until the bottoms are browned. Flip with prongs and cook for about 4 minutes more.
3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the beer. Cover the pan and cook for about 5 minutes. If the wings aren't cooked through, turn them over and cook for a few minutes more. Remove from the heat and serve hot with light blue cheese dressing if desired.
In addition to the above snack ideas, you can include healthy, convenient elements to your snack spread by including hummus, pesto (packaged or homemade) fresh, sliced fruit, steamed asparagus, salads, fruit skewers with yogurt dipping sauce or assorted fruit and vegetable platters.
Extra healthy snack tip: When shopping, try to choose local, organic ingredients. Organic products are grown without the use of pesticides and artificial fertilizers, colors or preservatives, making them easier for your body to digest.
Enjoy!
Thursday, February 5, 2009
For Foodies on the Go
When I moved to Portland from California, I was shocked at the popularity of the food cart. In California there is an affectionate term for these carts and that term alone is enough to keep most hungry breakfast and lunch seekers well away from these carts!
However, when my mom came to visit me in Portland, we stopped and asked a man on the street if he knew of a good place to visit for lunch. He pointed to a group of food carts about a half a block away and said that we could choose from American, Thai or Mexican cuisine and that all were exceptional. I decided right then and there that I would conquer my fear of the food cart and put this mans suggestion to the test. My heart was pounding with anticipation and caution as I requested two orders of pad Thai and a couple bottles of water. When our food was ready, my mother and I took a seat at a little table near by and prepared for our first food cart dining experience. After a few bites, I realized that maybe Portland is on to something with this food cart thing. My food was not the greasy, under/overcooked, over sauced disaster I had been expecting. It was in fact, very much the opposite. The medium egg noodles were cooked to perfection and mixed with just the right combination of egg, bean sprouts, onions and peanut sauce. All the flavors in the dish blended perfectly to create a meal that I would have thought you could only get in an upscale, sit down Thai restaurant. I found myself enjoying the food so much that I happily conversed with my mom while scarfing down what must have been a solid pound of noodles. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the only complication with my first food cart dining experience was that of having to walk around on a too full belly from not being able to stop eating when I really should have. I was amazed that we had both been treated to a delectable feast for less than $10.00!
Since my first experience with food cart dining, I have visited other local carts when taking a lunch break or indulging in a day of shopping. I have yet to be disappointed. There is a burrito cart on NW 13th where the ingredients are fresh and they offer a wide range of toppings, salsas and vegetarian options. There is a Benito cart on SW 9th that offers authentic perfectly cooked and seasoned Japanese cuisine at an extremely reasonable price.
So, if there are any skeptics out there that have never been exposed to food cart dining, I urge that you open your mind to it here in Portland! With portions usually large enough to serve as lunch and dinner, prices usually around $5.00 and quick and friendly service, what have you got to lose but your skepticism? Follow the below link to find locations, descriptions and reviews of Portland food carts!
http://foodcartsportland.com/
However, when my mom came to visit me in Portland, we stopped and asked a man on the street if he knew of a good place to visit for lunch. He pointed to a group of food carts about a half a block away and said that we could choose from American, Thai or Mexican cuisine and that all were exceptional. I decided right then and there that I would conquer my fear of the food cart and put this mans suggestion to the test. My heart was pounding with anticipation and caution as I requested two orders of pad Thai and a couple bottles of water. When our food was ready, my mother and I took a seat at a little table near by and prepared for our first food cart dining experience. After a few bites, I realized that maybe Portland is on to something with this food cart thing. My food was not the greasy, under/overcooked, over sauced disaster I had been expecting. It was in fact, very much the opposite. The medium egg noodles were cooked to perfection and mixed with just the right combination of egg, bean sprouts, onions and peanut sauce. All the flavors in the dish blended perfectly to create a meal that I would have thought you could only get in an upscale, sit down Thai restaurant. I found myself enjoying the food so much that I happily conversed with my mom while scarfing down what must have been a solid pound of noodles. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the only complication with my first food cart dining experience was that of having to walk around on a too full belly from not being able to stop eating when I really should have. I was amazed that we had both been treated to a delectable feast for less than $10.00!
Since my first experience with food cart dining, I have visited other local carts when taking a lunch break or indulging in a day of shopping. I have yet to be disappointed. There is a burrito cart on NW 13th where the ingredients are fresh and they offer a wide range of toppings, salsas and vegetarian options. There is a Benito cart on SW 9th that offers authentic perfectly cooked and seasoned Japanese cuisine at an extremely reasonable price.
So, if there are any skeptics out there that have never been exposed to food cart dining, I urge that you open your mind to it here in Portland! With portions usually large enough to serve as lunch and dinner, prices usually around $5.00 and quick and friendly service, what have you got to lose but your skepticism? Follow the below link to find locations, descriptions and reviews of Portland food carts!
http://foodcartsportland.com/
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Happy Birthday 2009!
Happy Birthday 2009!
With what the media is calling our "Arctic Blast" of 2008, the disarray of the stock market, and the disillusioning nightly news reports being pumped into homes across America day and night, it can be hard to keep focus on what's really important.
I was reminded of this when, on December 25th I found myself snowed in, with no chains on my car, a stack of unsent holiday cards sitting in my living room while I watched the skies dump a few more inches of snow onto my yard and wondered if I would ever be able to return to work. The first day it snowed I happily enjoyed a peaceful snow day, baking and listening to holiday tunes. The 2nd day it snowed I had eaten everything I baked, went sledding and fell asleep full and content. By the third day of snow I was itching to get outside, see a friend or even do some holiday shopping. After a week and a half of snow days and being confined to the house I was downright grumpy and had no idea what to do with myself except to sit around and indulge in self pity. I did make one ill fated attempt to shovel the snow out of my driveway for two hours only to get stuck again a block from my house which only served to worsen my mood.
So it was that I found myself on the morning of December 25th missing my family, thinking of past holidays as the big fat shining example of what this holiday wasn't and finding myself generally disgruntled. I laid in bed for as long as I could and then slowly made my way downstairs where I found my fiancée had put a pot of coffee on, had plugged in the lights to the Christmas tree, opened up the living room window to the picturesque white wonderland that our yard had become and was contentedly lying on the couch, watching television in a happy daze.
I expressed to him my feelings of discontent and he looked at me in disbelief. "What is there to be sad about?" He asked. "We are healthy, we are warm, we have food in the fridge, a roof over our heads and we have each other." Suddenly I realized just how silly I had been acting. While I had been indulging in self pity over being stuck in the house, I had never once thought about those that don't have a house to be stuck in, or the luxury of generated heat at the touch of a button, a refrigerator full of food or the gentle touch or soothing voice of a loved one. Throughout the day I spoke with my Grandma, my dad, my grandpa, my mom and various other family members. We expressed our love and thankfulness for one another. Johnny (my fiancé) and I went sledding in the snow after which I made chicken sour cream enchiladas for lunch and had Johnny take some extras to an elderly neighbor down the street. By that night some of the snow had melted off and we were able to make our way to a Trailblazers game. As I got ready for bed after the days festivities, I took a moment to take inventory of my life.
I have been blessed with a wealth of sincere, generous, loving family and friends and a phone that lets me keep in touch with them whenever I wish. I have a steady income that allows for me to have a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in and a kitchen stocked with food. I have a fiancée that I cherish, a home full of comforts and a healthy, happy heart. I could not ask for anything more.
There are certainly worse things than being stuck in your house or not being able to get to work and it is important to acknowledge these things and use whatever resources or blessings we have been given to help those that are not as fortunate. I have been lucky enough to be associated with an amazing organization called Hands on Greater Portland and through this organization, I have worked on clothes, food and toy drives, helped to paint and landscape non profit schools, handed out food to the homeless, worked at a battered women’s shelter and looked after animals at the SPCA. These acts have renewed my faith in human kindness, have confirmed just how blessed I really am and have enriched my life beyond measure. As the coming year progresses I hope to be able to share even more of my time, my resources and my energy to helping those less fortunate than I.
And on that note, cheers to the New Year! I hope that it brings each of you happiness, health, and gratitude.
Happy Birthday 2009!
Thalia
With what the media is calling our "Arctic Blast" of 2008, the disarray of the stock market, and the disillusioning nightly news reports being pumped into homes across America day and night, it can be hard to keep focus on what's really important.
I was reminded of this when, on December 25th I found myself snowed in, with no chains on my car, a stack of unsent holiday cards sitting in my living room while I watched the skies dump a few more inches of snow onto my yard and wondered if I would ever be able to return to work. The first day it snowed I happily enjoyed a peaceful snow day, baking and listening to holiday tunes. The 2nd day it snowed I had eaten everything I baked, went sledding and fell asleep full and content. By the third day of snow I was itching to get outside, see a friend or even do some holiday shopping. After a week and a half of snow days and being confined to the house I was downright grumpy and had no idea what to do with myself except to sit around and indulge in self pity. I did make one ill fated attempt to shovel the snow out of my driveway for two hours only to get stuck again a block from my house which only served to worsen my mood.
So it was that I found myself on the morning of December 25th missing my family, thinking of past holidays as the big fat shining example of what this holiday wasn't and finding myself generally disgruntled. I laid in bed for as long as I could and then slowly made my way downstairs where I found my fiancée had put a pot of coffee on, had plugged in the lights to the Christmas tree, opened up the living room window to the picturesque white wonderland that our yard had become and was contentedly lying on the couch, watching television in a happy daze.
I expressed to him my feelings of discontent and he looked at me in disbelief. "What is there to be sad about?" He asked. "We are healthy, we are warm, we have food in the fridge, a roof over our heads and we have each other." Suddenly I realized just how silly I had been acting. While I had been indulging in self pity over being stuck in the house, I had never once thought about those that don't have a house to be stuck in, or the luxury of generated heat at the touch of a button, a refrigerator full of food or the gentle touch or soothing voice of a loved one. Throughout the day I spoke with my Grandma, my dad, my grandpa, my mom and various other family members. We expressed our love and thankfulness for one another. Johnny (my fiancé) and I went sledding in the snow after which I made chicken sour cream enchiladas for lunch and had Johnny take some extras to an elderly neighbor down the street. By that night some of the snow had melted off and we were able to make our way to a Trailblazers game. As I got ready for bed after the days festivities, I took a moment to take inventory of my life.
I have been blessed with a wealth of sincere, generous, loving family and friends and a phone that lets me keep in touch with them whenever I wish. I have a steady income that allows for me to have a roof over my head, a bed to sleep in and a kitchen stocked with food. I have a fiancée that I cherish, a home full of comforts and a healthy, happy heart. I could not ask for anything more.
There are certainly worse things than being stuck in your house or not being able to get to work and it is important to acknowledge these things and use whatever resources or blessings we have been given to help those that are not as fortunate. I have been lucky enough to be associated with an amazing organization called Hands on Greater Portland and through this organization, I have worked on clothes, food and toy drives, helped to paint and landscape non profit schools, handed out food to the homeless, worked at a battered women’s shelter and looked after animals at the SPCA. These acts have renewed my faith in human kindness, have confirmed just how blessed I really am and have enriched my life beyond measure. As the coming year progresses I hope to be able to share even more of my time, my resources and my energy to helping those less fortunate than I.
And on that note, cheers to the New Year! I hope that it brings each of you happiness, health, and gratitude.
Happy Birthday 2009!
Thalia
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Local Pumpkin Patches
Halloween is just around the corner,
do you know where your pumpkin is?
Below is a list of local pumpkin patches, hay rides and corn mazes. Premiere Events Portland wishes each and every one of you a happy and safe Halloween!
Krugers farm Market
17100 NW Sauvie Island Rd.
Portland, Or. 97231
503-621-3489
Plumper Pumpkin Patch
11435 NW Old Cornelius Rd.
portland, Or. 97231
503-645-9561
The Pumpkin Patch -Sauvie's Island
16511 NW Gillihan Rd.
Portland, Or.
503-621-3874
Lee's Pumpkin Patch
21975 SW 65th Ave.
Tualitin, Or. 97062
503-638-1869
Old McDonald's Farm
1001 SE Evans Rd.
Corbett, Or. 97019
503-695-3316
Lake View Farms
32055 NW North Ave.
North Plains, Or. 97133
503-647-2336
Hoffmans Dairy Garden
6815 S Knightsbridge Road
Canby, Or. 97013
503-263-6815
Liepold Farms
14480 SE Richey Rd.
Boring, Or. 97009
503-663-5880
Baggenstos Farm
15801 SW Roy Rogers Rd.
Sherwood, 97140
503-590-4301
Heiser Farms
20900 Grand Island Loop
Dayton, Or. 97114
503-868-7512
Flower Farmer
2512 N Holly
Canby, Or. 97045
503-266-3581
Olson Farms
22255 SE Borges Road
Damascus, Or. 97089
503-658-2237
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Looking for something fun to do with the kids?
On Saturday, September 27th, 2008 between the hours of 11am and 3:30pm, farms across America will open their doors to visitors. Mountain Jewel Alpacas of Philomath Oregon (lovcated five miles west of Corvallis) is no exception. Located at 938 N 9th Street Philomath, OR 97370 this farm consists of 25 miles of rolling hills, white oaks and a herd of 15 alpacas. Alpacas are fiber animals that come in 22 natural colors. Learn about these amazing animals up close and personal, see their fiber and fiber products and get a chance to purchase your winter alpaca sock collection. Free ballons, refreshments and alpaca coloring books will be available for the kids. Farm store items iinclude scarves, hats, gloves, sweaters, blankets and more lovely items made of luxurious alpaca!!
For more information about thias event and to read more about Mountain Jewel Alpacas and the products they offer, please visit their website at http://www.mountainjewelalpacas.com
For more information about thias event and to read more about Mountain Jewel Alpacas and the products they offer, please visit their website at http://www.mountainjewelalpacas.com
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