Forest Grove
Forest Grove is a small city in Washington County at the foot of the Coast Range, home to Montinore Estate — Oregon's largest certified biodynamic winery. Pacific University adds a collegiate energy to this friendly gateway to the Tualatin Hills wine country.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
Forest Grove's most reliable dining — Pacific Northwest cuisine with a local focus.
Beloved local bakery and café — the essential Forest Grove morning stop.
Ponzi's Dundee Hills tasting room and bar is worth the 30-minute drive for a paired lunch.
Things to Do
- ✓ Montinore Estate daily tasting — biodynamic farming, Müller-Thurgau, and estate Pinot Noir
- ✓ McMenamins Grand Lodge tour and drinks — one of Oregon's most distinctive repurposed buildings
- ✓ Elk Cove Vineyards (20 min) — hillside tasting above the valley
- ✓ Banks-Vernonia State Trail cycling
- ✓ Scoggins Valley Park / Henry Hagg Lake recreation
Montinore Estate biodynamic winery, Tualatin Hills AVA, Portland proximity, Pacific University
Converted 1922 Masonic Lodge in Forest Grove — multiple bars, theater, soaking pool, and distinctive Pacific Northwest character.
Practical accommodation at the intersection of Highway 47 and Highway 8.
Full range available in McMinnville for those exploring across the northern Willamette Valley.