Travel & Stay
Important Addresses
WEDDING VENUE
Fern Creek Farm
18703 NE Williamson Road
Newberg, Oregon 97132
Directions →
SARAH & CALEB'S HOME
Home Base · Portland
7316 North Chautauqua Boulevard
Portland, Oregon 97217
Directions →
Getting Here
Fern Creek Farm is about 30 minutes southwest of Portland, right in the heart of the Willamette Valley. Fly into Portland International, rent a car, and you're set.
AIRPORT
Portland International Airport
NEAREST AIRPORT · ~30–45 MIN DRIVE TO THE VENUE
Car rentals available at the terminal. A car is recommended — you'll want one for the valley and beyond.
VENUE TOWN
Newberg, Oregon
Gateway to wine country. Charming town with great cafes and shops, surrounded by Oregon's finest pinot noir vineyards.
Food
Personal recommendations. All of these are worth it.
FOOD TRUCKS
Mississippi Ave. Some of the best BBQ in the city.
Hawthorne Food Trucks
The Hawthorne pod — lots of variety, always something good.
The Farmer & The Beast
NW 23rd. Solid food truck stop in a great neighborhood.
RESTAURANTS
Favorite wings in Portland. Don't sleep on this.
Best ramen in the city. Full stop.
Tienda Santa Cruz
Best tacos. A Portland gem.
Ice cream worth the wait. Seasonal, creative, exceptional.
Piazza Italia
Great Italian. Warm room, good pasta, worth a dinner out.
Detroit-style pizza done right.
Scottie's Pizza
Caleb's favorite pizza in Portland.
Delicious pie. Go for dessert, stay because you ordered a second slice.
Best fried chicken sandwich in Portland.
Fish & Rice
Great sushi. A reliable go-to.
Bollywood Theater
Indian-inspired small plates. Vibrant, flavorful, fun.
For the most current Portland food finds: @pdxfoodfinds on Instagram
Sports
SUMMER BASEBALL
Summer baseball at its most fun. Cheap tickets, great atmosphere, very Portland.
MLS SOCCER
MLS soccer with one of the best supporter cultures in American sports. Providence Park is a special stadium.
NWSL SOCCER
The Thorns consistently draw the best crowds in women's professional sports in the US.
What To Do
NATURE & OUTDOORS
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE · 30 MIN EAST
Oregon's most iconic waterfall — a 620-foot cascade in the Columbia River Gorge. Arrive early.
URBAN WILDERNESS · WITHIN CITY LIMITS
Over 5,000 acres of wilderness right in the city — 70+ miles of trails through old-growth forest. One of the best urban forests in the country.
FOREST PARK · VIEWS OF THE CITY
A beautiful hike through Forest Park leading to a historic mansion with sweeping views of Portland and Mt. Hood on a clear day.
Willamette Valley Wine Country
RIGHT HERE · WINE COUNTRY
World-class pinot noir minutes from the venue. Dozens of stunning tasting rooms through rolling vineyard hills. Don't skip this.
ONLY IN PORTLAND
AN ENTIRE CITY BLOCK OF BOOKS
The world's largest independent bookstore. An essential Portland pilgrimage. You will leave with more books than planned.
ARTS & CULTURE · DOWNTOWN
North America's largest continuously operating outdoor arts market. Local crafts, food, and live music every weekend.
LEGENDARY · WORTH THE LINE
Weird, wonderful, and absolutely worth it. A Portland institution.
First Thursday · Pearl District
ART WALK · FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Portland's original art walk. Galleries open late, streets fill with people, great energy. If your visit lines up — go.
NEIGHBORHOODS WORTH EXPLORING
ART WALK · FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Portland's original art walk. Galleries open late, streets fill with people, great energy. If your visit lines up — go.
NEIGHBORHOODS WORTH EXPLORING
WALKABLE · SHOPS & DINING
A great walkable stretch with lots of shops and dining. Don't miss Renaissance Books for all sorts of hippy wonders, and the Peculiarium — freaky but true.
N PORTLAND · DINING & SHOPPING
One of Portland's most vibrant stretches — great dining and shopping with a strong local character.
Hawthorne
SE PORTLAND · GRITTY PORTLAND VIBES
More gritty but pure Portland energy. Thrift stores everywhere — House of Vintage has a massive clothing supply. Short drive to Village Merchant, the best thrift store. Mt. Tabor is a short drive for great views.
SE PORTLAND · NEAR HAWTHORNE
Near Hawthorne but a bit nicer, with better dining options. A great street to wander for a meal.
Shopping
Thrifting
Portland is a thrifter's paradise. Hawthorne and Mississippi are the best hunting grounds — House of Vintage and Village Merchant are the standouts.
We will likely have passes available — 40% off all Columbia, Sorel, Prána, and Mountain Hardware gear. Ask us closer to the date.
Sign up on their website to request passes to the Adidas employee store — significant discounts on footwear and apparel.
Stay the Night at Fern Creek
Camping is available on-site for those who want to stay and celebrate through the night. Let us know when you RSVP and we'll save you a spot under the stars.