2026 Design Trail: Mt. Angel & Silverton is sold out! Contact Erica if you would like to be added to our waitlist.
Intimate Design Tours Across Oregon
AFO’s Design Trail explores design, engineering, and construction innovations throughout the state of Oregon and the PNW. This annual event is an opportunity for design enthusiasts to embark on intimate tours and meet the creative leadership of cities beyond Portland.
“I was super impressed at every factor – in terms of locations/venues chosen, the architects and developers who led them, and the amount of in-depth insight into the design and development process. The length of the tours and the size of the group were also spot-on, and I appreciated our fearless leaders providing us with occasional breaks to explore on our own. I would absolutely join another tour in the future. Highly recommend!”
Proceeds from the Design Trail help fund AFO’s impactful mission and educational programs like Architects in Schools, Formation Mentorship, and Scholarships. The program appeals to all design enthusiasts and we welcome anyone interested in exploring our region’s superb built environment! Don’t miss this annual event to see the region’s far-reaching design talent, all while supporting a great cause.
2026 Design Trail: Mt. Angel & Silverton
AFO’s second-annual Design Trail is exploring architectural gems in the Silverton and Mt. Angel region. Don’t miss this opportunity to join other design enthusiasts as we hear from the architects, owners, and stewards of residential and recreational structures and spaces that pepper the area. Tour stops include well-known and tucked away designs with the unique opportunity to hear from experts behind them.
Itinerary
- Montagne House with Paul McKean, architect and 2005 VEB Fellow
- Mt. Angel Abbey: Aalto Library and Guest House with Virginia Cartwright, Associate Professor Emerita of Architecture at the University of Oregon, and Cornell Anderson, Principal at Fieldwork
- Lunch on your own at the Den food carts in Silverton
- Oregon Garden with masterplan contributor Carol Mayer-Reed
- The Gordon House by Frank Lloyd Wright
- Optional walking tour of Silverton
- Dinner at Oso Silverton, hosted by Don Tankersley & Co.
Details
- Early bird pricing is $175 for AFO members and $200 for non-members. On September 14, the cost will increase to $200 for AFO members and $225 for non-members. Not a member yet? Join now!
- The deadline to register is October 1, 2026. We have limited spots available – book ASAP to reserve your place!
- Guests will provide their own transportation. AFO will provide detailed information about the tour stop locations and accessibility. AFO can assist in arranging carpooling for those interested.
- Dinner and light refreshments are included. Guests will be on their own for lunch, and we encourage folks to gather at the Den food carts in Silverton.
- We can accommodate up to 20 people on the tour.
- Should you choose to stay overnight, accommodations are to be reserved by attendees. We have a discounted rate for our guests at the Silverton Inn & Suites and encourage attendees to stay there. Details will be sent after registration.
The Design Trail: Mt. Angel & Silverton
Saturday, October 24
Locations across Mt. Angel & Silverton
This event is SOLD OUT. Please contact erica@af-oregon.org if you would like to be added to our waitlist.
AFO Members – $200 (Early bird pricing – $175 until September 14)
Non-AFO Members – $225 (Early bird pricing – $200 until September 14)
Questions?
Contact:
Erica Rife
Executive Director
erica@af-oregon.org
971-357-3168