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Post-Conference Tours

Tyee Wine Cellars Tour- Friday, June 26, 2009, from 1:30pm-8:00pm

Join us after lunch, for a tour of the Tyee Wine Cellars, one of Oregon’s finest wineries and a Century Farm. Transportation will be provided for the short drive through part of our lovely Willamette Valley. The tour will start with a visit to the wine tasting room, sampling Tyee’s Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Noir. This will be followed by a guided tour led by Tyee’s owner, Dave Buchanan, through parts of the Century Farm’s 460 acres, highlighting watershed stewardship. Tyee’s vineyards and orchards are certified salmon safe, with no run-off of any kind into lakes, or streams. Then it will be back to the Wine Cellar for a delicious catered dinner with a no-host bar and music provided by one of Corvallis’ own. Please meet in front of LaSells Stewart Center no later than 1:15pm and please be prompt!

McKenzie River Rafting Trip – Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 8:00am-4:00pm.

Float down the scenic McKenzie River from Finn Rock to Helfrich Landing. (3-4 hours depending upon the flow of the river) Participants should dress appropriately for what the weather is for the day. If we have warm weather, shorts and tee shirt tops are fine, if cool weather is the trend then dress in rain type gear. Shoes should be either tennis style or river sandals. Everyone will have wet feet, the rafts are self-baler's. Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended if the weather dictates. Dry bags will be provided for personal gear. Lunch will be included.Please meet in front of LaSells Stewart by 8:00am and please be prompt!

 Oregon Coast and Oregon Coast Aquarium – Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 9:30am-6:00pm

 Road trip by bus, along historical and scenic road through Oregon’s Coastal Range to the spectacular Oregon Coast. We will depart around 9:30am for a 90min drive to Newport, OR. Registrants will have time to spend in Old Town, Newport, located on the Yaquina Bay, where you will have the opportunity to go souvenir shopping, visit Art Galleries, visit Mariner’s Square, walk to the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse and much more. Lunch will be on your own followed by a visit to the Oregon Coast Aquarium at 2:00pm. Please meet in front of LaSells Stewart Center by 9:15am and please be prompt!

You may register for these tours on the Conference Registration page!