Brookside Inn on Abbey Road - Carlton, OR

November, 2008

Holiday Gift Certificates

Gift certificates make a great holiday gift for family and friends or a special reward for an employee. What a thoughtful way to share your experience at Brookside Inn with others. We promise to take very good care of them. Please call the Inn for more information.

The Road Less Traveled

The group has published a poster map, map-brochure and website that showcases the local flavor of wineries and businesses along the route.

Consider a Private Tour or Driver

Chris at touroregonwines.com has put together a great package for our guests -check it out.

Fall is here

It is November in wine country. The elections are over. The fall colors were incredible and the fire is lit.

Harvest is completed at the vineyards and attention is on the new releases coming later this month. The holidays are coming. And even though the economy could be better, we still all have much to be thankful for.

In that spirit, we would like to offer our friends a 10% discount on all rooms in the main house and the carriage house through the end of the year

Pick a room and date and come share the excitement.

Thanksgiving in Wine Country

Thanksgiving in Oregon Wine Country is an incredible experience. Nearly all the wineries are open to the public - even those that usually do not take visitors. Check your favorite wineries' web sites for specific events and then come spend the night at the Inn.

We are planning a somewhat non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner here at the Inn on Saturday November 29th. Please call the Inn for availability and reservations.

Wine Dinners

Dining Table

We have had several dinners with our local wineries this fall, including

Bethel Heights, Patricia Green, Amalie Roberts and Patton Valley. If you would like to try one with your group, please contact the Inn and we will arrange a date.

Upcoming Area Events

10.01.08-11.30.08 | Oregon Bounty

Come meet the innkeepers, vitners, chefs, brewers and farmers who make Oregon taste like Oregon. Travel down roads you've never driven, sample the latest vintages and artisan products at local wineries; take part in harvest festivals around the state; dine at fine restaurants featuring distinctive Oregon Bounty menu items and meals, enjoy intimate winemaker dinners, and spend a night or two so you can discover more. Cheers!

11.27-30.08 | 2008 Wine Country Thanksgiving

More than 120 wineries will open their doors to visitors during this annual kickoff to the holiday season. Visit wineries rarely open to the public, meet winemakers, taste new releases. Some wineries feature live music, art displays, gift packages as well as specialty foods.

11.29.08 | Brookside Inn Wine Country Thanksgiving Dinner

Please call the Inn for availability and reservations.

03.07.09 | Flavors of Carlton

A Project of Carlton Together Cares supporting area youth and community programs hosted by Ken Wright Cellars. Along with great music and food, there is a Live & Silent Auctions of local art and wines.

07.24-26.09 | 23rd Annual IPNC

Wine and food lovers who attend the annual International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC) enjoy the benefit of going right to the source, meeting and connecting with the people and families behind the wines they love.

We do hope you can visit us and thank you for your time.

Bruce and Susan Bandstra - Inn keepers

Mondo - Greeter