Toast Portland architect Joachim Grube in the house of late sculptor Leroy Setziol, who built it by hand from discarded railroad ties. Daughter Monica Setziol-Phillips, also an artist, now lives in the Sheridan home with husband JP Phillips, a long-time Oregon Shakespeare Festival actor. Enjoy an inspired evening of food, conversation, and art while honoring … Continue reading "A Toast to Joachim Grube"

Studio J is the creative hub of John & Janet Jay’s lifestyle design consultancy. Filled with art and mementos from their careers traveling the globe for the world’s top brands, the studio is housed in an historic commercial building in Chinatown. Sip cocktails and munch hors-d’oeuvres as writer Brian Libby chats with John Jay, named … Continue reading "Drinks + Design at Studio J"

Savor dinner in the iconic First National Bank Building in downtown Portland, new local home of expense management software company Expensify. Designed by ZGF, the elegant interiors feature a stunning 41-foot custom walnut table with brass detailing, at which dinner will be served. Architectural history, great food, and a warm welcome come together to inaugurate … Continue reading "Dine in Elegance at Expensify"

Panoramic views of the Dundee Hills and the Coast Range set the stage for the elegant simplicity of the Domaine Roy & fils winery. Enjoy an afternoon escape for a full wine tasting and tour with Domaine Roy winemaker Jared Etzel and Waterleaf architect Stephen Lapp. Savor heavy appetizers and the exquisite attention to detail of … Continue reading "Tour & Tasting at Domaine Roy et fils"

Take in the stunning views at Westwind, designed by Giulietti Schouten Architects in the heart of McMinnville’s wine country, as you have dinner prepared by chef Danny Wilser, former owner of Crescent Café and custom baking company CBC. Winemaker Jerry Murray of Project M Winery will present Riesling, Rosé, and Pinot Noir to accompany the meal while … Continue reading "Dinner, Wine, & Live Music at Westwind"

Brian and Melody Emerick welcome you to their beautiful home situated 750’ above the Willamette River. The first LEED-certified independent dwelling in Portland, it’s nestled in 300 protected acres of Terwilliger Parkway, preserved by the Olmsted Brothers ‘City Beautiful’ vision in the early 20th century. Dinner and cocktails will be prepared by chefs Kyle Webster … Continue reading "Fab Food & Drinks in the Forest"

Built in 1957 by maverick architect John Storrs, this house with 270-degree views of Portland's skyline represents his signature Pacific Northwest Modernist style of that period. The house was nearly derelict when current owners Pam Saftler & Steve McCallion began renovations, but thoughtful updates have kept this house as Storrs intended. Spanish hors d'oeuvres & … Continue reading "Cocktail Party in a John Storrs Classic"

Celebrate the ebbing days of summer while indulging in crawfish Louisiana-style. Join Agustin Enriquez, principal (and sometimes chef) at GBD Architects for this tasty feast at the beautiful Lease Crutcher Lewis headquarters in Portland. Good food, relaxing vibes, and views to the west make for a unique afternoon of fun and pleasure. We will send the … Continue reading "Rooftop Crawfish Boil"

Explore under-the-radar but notable architecture, concentrated in the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area just north of Lincoln City! Rendez-vous at 11 a.m. at Cascade Head Ranch's Walter Gordon-designed River House, located at the confluence of the Salmon River and the Pacific Ocean. Continue your tour to Van Evera Bailey's Bledsoe Cottage. And then, convene for lunch at 12:30 in a newly … Continue reading "Lunch at Cascade Head"

Spend the evening at L’Angolo Estate Winery, a highly lauded space designed by LEVER Architecture featuring two cantilevered roof structures that interlock at the point of arrival to the tasting room. Sip limited-production, estate-grown wines and stay for dinner with members of the project team while taking in sweeping views of the vineyards. This event … Continue reading "Lavish Dinner at L’Angolo"