Durant at Red Ridge Farms

Definitely worth a stop when in wine country. So much more than wine... olive oils, lavender, cutie gift shop, nursery. BUT if you are going to enjoy the wine, grab a couple of Adirondack chairs, sit back and relax. Such a beautiful view.

I love this place! Lots of variety to enjoy from oils, a little nature walk, sheep, olive mill, nursery, and of course wine! I always bring my company here!!

We visited Durant during our visit to the Willamette Valley for wine tasting, olive oil tasting, and to tour the grounds. They have a beautiful mile long trail around the perimeter that’s free to walk, a number of infused oils to taste for free as well, and a great setting for their wine tasting. At our wine tasting we had excellent service. Both very accommodating and very knowledgeable. We visited a number of wineries, but decided to buy a number of bottles from Durant as the experience was just so positively memorable. Highly recommend Durant as a destination for when visiting the Willamette Valley. *Note* We did not stay at Durant so are not eating their accommodations.

We had the BEST experience with Paul as our ATV tour guide! He made it such a fun morning for us and our son. So much education, so much good wine, and even a special lemonade for our kiddo. This place is absolutely gorgeous and we are so happy that a friend recommended it.

Very cute shop. Went and found some lovely gifts for friends. Took home some olive oil and have absolutely loved it. They have lots of nice kitchen gifts and cooking gadgets. Small outdoor plant selection for sale. A large selection of olive oils for no matter what kind of cooking you are using it for.

Amazing experience! Greg did our tasting and he was fantastic at educating us on the vineyard and the wines we were trying. He also gave us a few special treats for my birthday was were much appreciated - a VERY welcoming person! This was a wonderful place with an incredible view and be sure to let everyone know back East to be sure to come to Durant Vineyards!!!

Durant is a must if you are in Willamette. We did the ATV vineyard tour; it was one the best tasting experience I’ve ever done. Paul, our guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about wine and especially viniculture. To be able to see and learn about the vines/process it takes to mark the exact wine you taste was truly an exceptional experience. The Durant family clearly wholeheartedly crafted a diverse set of products that is thoughtful to the community and the land they are on. Besides the amazing wine, the Olive oil tasting, nursery and gift shop cannot be missed.

Great experience! You get both wine and olive oil tasting here, not to mention the acres of grounds, vineyards, & gardens to explore. You can spend an entire afternoon here and enjoy every minute. The views are spectacular and the staff is both friendly and knowledgeable.

In short: Olive oils, vinegars, nursery plants, walking paths, fresh lemonade, gift shop. You KNOW you either have a relative/friend who would love this, or it's your kind of thing. I've never been anywhere that comes even close to doing what they do as well as they do it. In long: I'm a new convert to the delights of Oregon wine country, and I very much include this place in an itinerary for exploring the area. I believe there's a connected winery but we focused entirely on the non-alcoholic stuff. You pull up across rolling hills and winding roads and park in gravel. The landscaping is everywhere. Much of it is trees from before anything got built here, but they have planted hundreds of decorative specimens. In spring and summer this place feels like a jungle made of leafy PNW trees, plants, and shrubs. You wander through a gift shop, past dozens of plants for sale. All vigorous, healthy specimens. Lots of nice choices, more than just foliage and flowers--lots of herbs and other food plants, too. The gift shop isn't the biggest part of the operation, but they have decor, flower pots, and other things that you might not see everywhere. Chances are you will find something for a mom, grandma, or other relative you need to shop for. Prices are a little higher (it IS a gift shop) than elsewhere, but the items are also nicer and more unique (it's a cool gift shop for fans of these kinds of things). Out in the gravel courtyard, under the awning, is where the most-interesting feature sits. There's a tasting bar lined with a couple dozen olive oils and vinegars. Even if you don't expect to make your own salad dressings and emulsions and whatnot, you can taste this stuff and easily imagine dunking bread in them before a meal. Blend 'em up! Mix an oil and a vinegar. You can't believe how good the flavors are, and finding the mixes you like feels like discovering something. I checked us all in here and immediately got a comment from an old friend about how amazing everything they do is, and how she's wanted to visit here for years. I can't imagine not coming back here now that I've been. We left with 4 oils, 3 vinegars, and 5 hot sauces. We nearly bought my sister some plants and other things, too, but she beat us to the punch and bought us stuff first. She and her BF said the walking paths are gorgeous and pretty much a light stroll. This place is amazing for the food geek, and none of the little tourist-trap angles to it are off-putting at all. We hung out and people-watched for easily 30 minutes. It's such a relaxing, happy setting.

Excuse me, how have I not reviewed Durant? I love this place SO much! Want to tour a genuine olive mill where they grown their own olives (IN OREGON!)? Take your pals wine tasting? Gather plants for your garden? Or maybe you need houseplants? Put together a gift your pickiest and most fabulous friends? Treat yourself to lovely home goods and artisanal foods? Well, you can find all that here and more! My personal experience began with a quick visit when I was new to the area. I got a bunch of plants for my herb garden (all still doing fabulously, too!), plus McTavish shortbread and Mast chocolate bars. Next time, I came with my mom and sister visiting from out of town, and we took the olive mill tour. It was only $10 and we learned a lot. Afterwards, they gave us bread and we sampled all the olive oils and vinegars, putting together yummy combinations and dreaming up recipes. Of note, you can sample them for free (stations are located just outside the gift shop), but I think it's worth taking a tour (they offer a variety if the olive mill isn't calling your name). I have returned several times after: for their Olio Nuovo celebration in November, when they have a special release of fresh olive oil that is unlike any regular olive oil I've ever had, along with a mini-market and other events. For Christmas they have wreaths, greenery, and all matter of natural Christmas decor (even ornaments and other cute items). And then sometimes I just need to wander around some gorgeous outdoor spaces and gift myself a plant (or five!), maybe a cookbook or honey or soap....and Durant is there to make that happen. I just feel happy there! I haven't even mentioned the wine! I'm not much of a wine drinker, but they have a lovely vineyard and tasting rooms in which to enjoy the fruits of their labor. You might even spot some sheep enjoying the remnants of the season's grapes. All around, Durant is a charming place, not-to-be-missed whether you are a local or visiting from out of town.

Amazing vineyard! We ended up doing the atv tour and had Paul as our tour guide who was very knowledgeable about the process and the history of the farm. The farm was beautiful and the wines were amazing. We ended shipping a bunch of wines and olive oils back to us.

We had a great time visiting the nursery and olive grove yesterday. It is located in a wonderful hill top in Newberg, OR. Jim wine club manager was helpful and knowledgeable about the great winery and olive oil producer... The nursery is pretty awesome as well...

Fun place to explore. We spent some time walking around the property and tested the olive oil. Last surprise was the view from the tasting room

What a great stop along the Dundee Hills wine road. The shop itself is great, with olive oil tastings and all sorts of specialty items like salts, mustards and chocolates. Staff is super friendly. There is apparently lodging upstairs as well. A large outdoor patio for relaxing and snacking. Gardens and a nursery with all kinds of cool stuff. An inviting courtyard with fountain. And when you're done, head next door to Durant Vineyards for wine tasting with beautiful grassy areas to lounge and enjoy the killer views.

We had a great experience at Durant. Our 2 hour day included a tour of the the olive mill, wine and olive oil tasting as well as light salad, bread and charcuterie- all showcasing the wine and olive oil. Our guide taught us so much about the olive oil and region- a special treat.

This is such a cute spot with olive oil tasting, lots of soaps, lotions, teas, local dry goods, etc... There's also a plant nursery and an inn on the property although we didn't have time to explore either. The woman working was super friendly and very chatty. We bought some olive oil and vinegar, however, I was a bit miffed when we got to PDX and found the same items available at the airport for less! Side note: we also found a great wine collection available at PDX. Lesson learned: don't check your bag and just buy your liquids post security at the airport!

Found some of their olive oil in a local store, some of which was sent to France for Christmas. Decided to go out to the mill to buy a few more bottles. It's a nice drive from Portland so you can combine it with a few other treats. Not sure what I was expecting but these guys have created quite the retail experience. They have wine and oil . nursery stock and the all important lavender. Wine and oil combo tastings, stand alone wine tastings, tours of the mill, and, apparently some on-site guest quarters. It's kind of amazing. They have a substantial oil tasting bar. People in the shop were knowledgeable and gracious. It was packed and product was being sold and they deserve to be successful - it's lovely. This is a perfect spot for that out of town guest who isn't that excited about another wine tasting room- this place definitely has a wow factor and it all is an easy walk around with good parking and well tended paths. And the oil is pretty nice, good enough to save for using as a topping and expensive enough to have me pulling out the Costco stuff for cooking and using this for salads.

We were painting lavender pictures in conjunction with the lavender Festival. Time escaped us and we were locked in the grounds when we finally packed up to go home. We were released by a guest in the cottage who couldn't say enough good things about his experience. Lovely place beautiful grounds but sure were happy to be able to go home.

This is a lovely property in the Dundee hills. I have visited a few times and always enjoy myself. The property houses Durant Vinyards, which is a separate listing on Yelp and in a tasting room away from the main shop. They sell olive oil, a large selection of salts, pots, plants, rain chains and a variety of other wonderful products. It is a great place to take visitors to who are not huge wine fans or a destination that children and adults can enjoy together. They offer seasonal classes like wreath making and risotto cooking. They have a wonderful website that really shows off what they offer.

What an AMAZING winery! I would have to say that from all those I have visited this may very well be my favorite. From the cute gift shop to the olive oil (OMG it's amazing tasting), and just the sheer environment overall is breathtaking. After attending a Yelp event here I will certainly be back. I was instantly breathing in fresh air and super relaxed. Durant Farms wine is delicious!

We visited the cute little shop with fresh olive oils and gifts. I bought a really nice cheese board made from olive wood. Staff is friendly and the grounds are beautiful. The wisteria tree was blooming in the front when we were there and it smelled wonderful!

great plants & pots! Penny did an amazing job of social distancing customers who went inside the store.

We visited Oregon Olive Mill today to buy our favorite BlackBerry vinegar. As always, every time we go, there is something new to see. The seasons bring new beauty in the landscape and in the store and nursery. I leave with such a renewed sense of serenity. I feel happy and content.

Everything in here is charming. I should also add everything in here is also freaking delicious. When visiting Durant Vineyards, do take the time to wander over to the Red Ridge Farms boutique and taste the olive oils, balsamic vinegars and whatever else they have available to stick in your mouth, like maybe honey. If you have never tasted olive oils before, they will tell you the proper way to go about it. Put a squirt in the little tasting cup and cradle it so that it gets warmed by your hand to release the aroma and flavor of the oil. Out of all the olive oils, the lemon was my favorite. Just imagine how good that would be prepared with a filet of salmon! There were also a few balsamics, various salts, and a few honeys. I took home a marshmallow honey. It is amazing mixed with peanut butter and also on pancakes. This is another spot that needs a return visit. There was just so much neat stuff to see and taste. Next time, I am leaving with a bottle of the lemon olive oil. 2014 - Review # 14

Friend wanting to stop at a lavender farm, so lo and behold, a lavender farm pops out of nowhere. Specialty shop selling garden decor (i.e. pots, fountains) and plants on the outside. On the inside, they sell gourmet salts, French milled soaps, locally made bulk teas, a variety of olive oils and a multitude of lavender infused products. They also provide lunch packages and cheese plates to go or to enjoy in their garden patio. What a lovely spot! Walked away with a bunch of handcrafted and unique finishing salts and lemon infused extra virgin olive oil. Perfect gift items from an out of the way, but so worth it, destination.

14 July 2009 Attended a private function here. Great view, lavender in full bloom, olive farm, nursery, gift shop. Multiple areas to enjoy a picnic, some wine. On-site olive pressing. Olive oil tasting. Gracious, generous, outgoing hosts. Perfect for private gathering, spectacular evening event. Wireless access. Snack plate available. Would definitely recommend to the area visitor or local looking to get away.

We were invited to Durant Vineyards at Red Ridge by our brother and sister in law. This is an ideal location for tasting, and on a day like today, the grounds are filled with adirondack chairs and small tables. Platters are served with breads, cheeses, local vegetables and estate-grown and processed olive oil. Everything makes a delicious accompaniment to the wines. Pinot Noir is the only red available, and they have a variety of them. The views are spectacular. This should be a memorable stop for anyone who wants to slow down and enjoy a little food and wine.

Spent a lovely afternoon sipping wines in an Adirondack chair on the lawn staring at outstanding views. We had an east coast visitor and it was a perfect way to spend the day. They have a lovely farm with lavenders, olive trees and such much more to admire. There's a nursery and gift shop on site. The staff were very knowledgeable, genuine and friendly. I would recommend this spot for a quick getaway from the city.

We stayed in their Garden Suite, a 1-bedroom apartment above the gift shop for 3 spectacular nights. It was like living a fairy tale. Waking up to a windowed, spacious, sunny room with outdoor space, overlooking the nursery. A night spent on their lawn while the sun went down. Alone, since the place is to yourself once it closes at 5:00 pm. So private. Everyone who works there is so nice. All smiles. We absolutely loved it and these New Yorkers will never forget our time at Red Ridge/Durant Vineyards. Thank you!!

I have visited this lovely farm and shop several times while in the wine country. While the items can be a little pricey, there are some really special Oregon products you won't find elsewhere. Last year I was able to get a bottle of the olio nouveau. It's fresh pressed and unfiltered made at the Oregon Olive Mill. It was excellent with pasta and to dip bread. I was too late this year unfortunately. They have at least 4 other varietals of olive oil made by the same company as well as flavored (blood orange and lemon) that are really worth trying. The citrus types are perfect with fish. If you're looking for flavored vinegar, there is a nice selection including my favorite, passion fruit. Naturally they offer different gourmet salts, chocolates, soaps, lavender and other local products. I'm hoping they have their marshmallow honey in stock when I'm in next. It's so different from other honeys I have had. It's a real treat on warm bread from the oven spread with French butter with sea salt. I am usually so enamored with edibles that I haven't spent much time looking at their plants. I'm pretty sure I'll be returning within the next few months to restock, so I will then.

Those who are a fans of good wine, tasty olive oil, great hospitality and a scenic and unique place to stay this needs to be on your list. The property is beautiful, situated on a beautiful hill with an olive grove, garden store, vineyards and a retail store. The room is located on top of the retail store and provides incredible views of the hill and surrounding vineyards. The room itself is very comfortable, with warm woods, a full kitchen and patio spots on both sides. Be sure to get a bottle of the Durant Vineyars wine (the Pinot Gris is great), make a little appetizer and spend the evening dining, relaxing and taking in the views. As a guest, you have range to wander the grounds and explore. We strolled through the olive groves, and visited their garden store, taking in the smells of lavender, thyme, and many other herbs and plants. Our neigbors were birds and a beautiful red fox that came out to spend part of an evening with us. They are located in an area that is just a few minutes from vineyards such as Domaine Serene, Stoller, Domaine Drouhin and many others. Perfect location. Do not miss at least visiting Red Ridge Farms, even if it is just for the Olive Oil tasting and the views. They also just opened a new tasting room that has stunning views.

Nestled in wine country, Red Ridge Farms offers an experience. It's home to 13+ acres of olive trees, Durant Vineyards wines and a quaint nursery with plenty of herbs and succulents, which are my favorite plants to grow. More than the views of the valley, what caught my attention the most were the smells of the all the different herbs--lavender, rosemary, mint, sage and so on. The grounds has a small nursery and gift store where you can purchase the olive oil they process on site, balsamic vinegar, bath products, lavender creations, plants, tasty treats, loose leaf tea and different types of salt. Stop by and look at the old olive press.

Lavender, olives, and wine. Oh my! I had never seen an olive press before my visit here. I also had never had an olive oil tasting before my visit here. My life is now, almost complete :). This place is absolutely gorgeous. It's worth the trip.

I love this place! I try to visit at least once a year since I discovered this spot a couple of years ago. It's hidden among wineries and other nice gems in the valley. Once you find it though, you are in for a treat. They have complementary tea and Olive Oil tastings. There is a nice nursery, lovely lavender gardens used for cutting lavender and for weddings. There is also a lovely gift shop where you can buy cards, lotions, soaps, kitchen items, and other gifts. They have a hidden inn above and near the place as well. Inquire about the price. Perfect stop for tourists. I even saw some Australian tourists come here on a limo wine tour. The meditation garden out front fills one with peace. Perfect spot for a wedding, but I'm not sure how much they charge. I ended up taking about 20 pictures here when I visited. It's a beautiful place, and I hope it continues to stay there. They offer lavender classes and other special events. Go to http://redridgefarms.com/ to find out more.

Great stop anytime you are in the area! There is a lovely shop with olive oil tastings and many food and home items for sale. You can bring your own containers for bulk olive oil. The views are to die for, there is a nursery, you can even buy your own Oregon-hardy olive tree here. Walk just a 100 yards to the Durant tasting room. When we take a wine trip with friends to the WV we always stop at Red Ridge. last weekend we took a group of 30 airstream campers here and had a tour given by Leslie. Everyone raved about the tour, the location and the gift shop.

What a refreshing break from wine tasting! The adjectives that come to mind are: charming, cute, quaint, green, and YUMMY! Had a great time tasting olive oil and exploring the gardening section. It's a great place to stop as you go wine tasting, especially for those who are non-drinkers or designated drivers. Red Ridge is open at 9 am, so you can start tasting and shopping there before you move onto Domaine Serene or Drouhin, or wherever your journey in the Willamette takes you!

This is a stunning vineyard and olive grove with a little shop to purchase everything. It's not a sprawling place by any means, but to me it's just the right size. We love all of their wines. I can't say that I'm a fan of their olive oils, but that's not my reason for coming so it's not a reason to deduct a star. I just feel like this is a special place. In addition, this is a special place to me because we actually got married here and it was a fantastic venue for that. With our wedding we rented the upstairs apartment and another house on the property, which was stunning and had a beautiful little walkway to the main event area. We thought that the arbor would be too small for our moderately sized wedding, but it was great! I would STRONGLY recommend this venue if you are looking for a vineyard wedding. It would be great for any event, and the event space is really adaptable to whatever group size you have. The kitchen in the event space is pretty impressive, too, btw. It's super commercial level cooking surfaces and a giant movable island. So all in all, we love this venue/vineyard for it's sweeping views, great wine and unbeatable atmosphere which is intimate and feel special from the first moment you arrive.

A trip to Red Ridge Farms is a guilty pleasure...I am lucky--I work in McMinnville, but can make it to Red Ridge and back during my lunch hour. My weaknesses: Their amazing nursery selection during the warmer months, especially many types of lavender, succulents, and olive trees that can survive here in Oregon. Beautiful planters for sale, sophisticated gifts in many price ranges, olive oil that they press themselves in their own olive mill, the list goes on and on. You can rent the olive mill for events; good friends were married here, an incredible location atop a hill overlooking the valley. If you are visiting the Dundee area wine country, this is a necessary stop. If you are local, then you have no excuse not to patronize them regularly!

This is a little bit of heaven on earth! Olive tasting, lavender gardens, herbs, pottery, homemade ice cream sandwiches, a patio overlooking the most incredible views of hillsides and mist, vineyards and clouds; delights await you!

Epicurean heaven! So many things to taste; from olive oils, infused vinegars and salts to teas, sugar and pickled fruits! I was in hog-heaven creating my own vinaigrette from the oils, vinegars and salts (highly recommend the blood orange olive oil, fig vinegar and vanilla bean salt!) and spiking the sample tea with a pinch of clove-infused sugar. The classes offered also looked really intriguing: tea-making, oil pairing and homemade decorations. Definitely make a point to wander through the nursery and check out the selection of flower pots and lavender!

This is a wonderful place to visit for all sorts of reasons. In November you can come for olive pressing & exceptionally fresh olive oil. And spring/summer/fall is wonderful for plants, especially perennials. Summer has a lovely field of lavender to enjoy. And we always enjoy the gift shop in any season with its selection of oils, salts, jams, plants etc. Now there's Durant Vineyards right next store if you want to wine taste with a beautiful view. All in all Red Ridge is a fabulous place to visit any time.

We have a special place for Red Ridge in our hearts because we were married here, but even if we didn't have that special connection we would still love it! Red Ridge provides beautiful views, a nursery full of unique and wonderful flowers, herbs, fruit and vegetables, a quaint gift shop, wine, olive oil (with olives grown and pressed onsite) and a perfect setting for a picnic in fields of lavender. The staff is also super helpful and nice, especially Tayler! We visit often, bringing friends and family from out of town or just when we are out for a nice weekend drive!

DO NOT BELIEVE YOUR GPS. Ours routed us through the Sokol Blosser vineyards, and aside from the whole issue of trespassing, there were a couple of places that were difficult even with 4-wheel drive. Repeat, if your GPS sends you up Sokol Blosser Lane, turn it off and either get a map or ask directions. Do not place blind faith in technology over your own judgment. We went there for the gift shop and to wander around the grounds a little bit. It's a nice store with good lifestyle porn items and good olive oil. The grounds are gorgeous and I suspect that this would be a great place for a private function.

I love this place...I love to come and buy their plants and pots and can't resist their wonderful little shop! The olive oil is divine and I recommend tasting a couple inside and buying at least a bottle. They also have wonderful lavender shortbread cookies...a must for my drive back to Portland. Make sure you sign-up for their email list and they send you invites to their once a year secret sale on flower pots.

A great stop to make when your taste buds need a break from all the Pinot. Try the lemon olive oil with the passion fruit vinegar.

We love going there to see the lavender fields in bloom. The Olio Fest is our fav. thing to do. Trying all the oils in different food dishes. I love being able to try all the yummies they have in the little store. I love to bring couples there for photography. It is so beautiful.

I went to a wedding here with my girlfriend years ago. It was the best time, the staff was great to work with, the setting was/is unreal, and the catering and wines were just out of an Oregon book. I stayed in their guest house since and also had a great visit. The owners helped with recommendations on where to go and eat in the area. We loved everything. Sorry the posting is so late, I am new to getting my Yelp account up to speed

A nice way to break up a day of wine tasting by not only offering wine but a good selection of balsamic vinegar and olive oil. I love that they have places out back for you to hang our and explore!

Really cool place. Nice change of pace after tasting wines, we needed a break, so we went to taste olive oils, vinegars and honey. The place is quaint and cute, so you get swept into the cuteness you don't realize you are paying $26 for 6 oz of vinegar. It was really great fig vinegar, so I bought two bottles, lol. Oh well, I better make some nice salads when I get home.

Great place to get olive oil as well as wine. Wonderful family-owned place with super friendly staff.

Delicious olive oils and vinegars. Beautiful location!

We spent five days in the area. My wife and I went to Red Ridge Farms twice. We love this place. Plus, Leslie was great.

This is a great winery/store to visit out in Dayton. They winery is right outside of Dundee and on a nice loop where you can also visit Vista Hills and Archery Summit. The winery (Durant Vineyards) specializes in good pinot noirs but also has a few tasty Chardonnays and the view from the tasting room patio is amazing! Next to the tasting room is a great made in willamette valley store where you can get all sorts of great things such as different authentic olive oils, honey, flavored salts, ice cream, and tea. Highly recommended!

My husband and I just spent 3 amazing nights at Red Ridge Farms while spending a week traveling through Oregon for the first time. I have never written a review for anything before....ANYTHING!! But honestly, I feel compelled to share our wonderful experience. Everyone we met was wonderfully considerate and hospitable. The grounds were just beautiful. We stayed in the apartment above the gift shop. We were able to roam the grounds, enjoy the wine, and just soak in the beauty of Dundee Hills. While here, you truly feel like you are guests of the Durante family. Penny and ken are just as kind as they can be and full of I formation about the region and the culture of Oregon. Thank you so much Leslie, Kevin, Paul, Penny, and Ken. We will remember your home with fondness.

Beautiful grounds and friendly staff. Easy to taste lots of vinegars and olive oils, as well as artisanal salts. But merchandise was quite a bit more expensive than one would pay in similar shops in Portland, OR (where I live).

Very very best part of our stay in Dundee was going to Red Ridge Farms and sampling the olive oils, vinegars, honey, etc. along with visiting the nursery and walking the grounds. Beautiful piece of land with stunning views and amazing quiet. Wonderful women working in the shop and in the nursery and even just folks who work there who were walking by! People seem happy here - and it definitely was apparent in the way they do business and treat folks. Oh and the balsamic...? Dang. We left with our arms full. yay!

My husband and I stayed in the guest suite at Red Ridge Farms for our anniversary and it could not have been more perfect. The room was adorable and very easy to live in (I didn't want to leave). It had all of the amenities you could need, especially for an extended stay. The largest of the two decks has a great view of the area, as well as the olive groves. As we checked out, I nearly demanded we make our reservation for next year. Can't wait to check out the cottage!