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Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-84884903046162050482016-02-13T18:03:00.001-08:002019-03-18T11:55:12.483-07:00Belgian Pearl Sugar Waffles<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 15px;">We were inspired to include this recipe on our menu thanks to our wonderful exchange student from Belgium that we hosted way back in 2006-7. She made them for us because we really needed to taste a 'real waffle'. We've never gone back to the Americanized version because these are so delicious! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">We like to serve these yummy traditional Liege style waffles with a trio of jam from the Republic of Jam shop in Carlton. Carlton Farms preservative free sausage rounds out the dish nicely!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">1/3 cup lukewarm water</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">1-1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">1/8 teaspoon salt</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">2 cups flour</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">3 eggs</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal;">1 cup softened butter</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 15px;">1 cup Belgian pearl sugar</span></span><br />
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Place flour into a large bowl.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Make a well, pour in yeast mixture, and begin to
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Continue to knead, add eggs, one at a time, and
add soft butter, 2 tablespoons each addition, mixing well.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Let dough rest in bowl until doubled.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Gently mix in pearl sugar.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Let rest for 15 minutes.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->When hot, butter waffle iron, pour in 3
tablespoons dough per waffle.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">10.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Cook for 3-5 minutes, until waffles lightly
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->Serve warm or room temperature.<br /> </span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; line-height: normal;">
</span></span><!--[endif]-->Enjoy! </span></span><br />
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We recently had aerial photos taken of Le Puy. It is our fourth season and the landscape has matured and expanded since our opening in 2011. <br />
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On season, guests enjoy a perimeter path and labyrinth! Our cutting and vegetable garden in the SW corner stretches 800+ lineal feet.<br />
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It has been wonderful to watch our trees, flowers and gardens grow over the years. <br />
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The Anjou Terrace offers lounging during the day and star gazing at night.<br />
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The Courtyard is a sunny spot for bird watching and relaxing with the water feature affectionately named "Le Puy". The wisteria in the courtyard arbor flowered for the first time this year too! Countless baby birds abound - blue birds in the box, gold and strawberry finches in the cyprus trees and a robin's nest nestled under the wisteria. I am sure the killdeer are nesting below in the cottonwood grove as you can hear them screaming every now and then!<br />
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Projects underway or completed this year include all guest suites with individual thermostat control and our solar array installation scheduled for early June! More information on that coming soon!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">One of our most fun day trips yet! The drive is about 1 hour from the inn to the Banks trailhead. Bike up to 21 miles on a beautiful trail. Let us arrange a picnic lunch for you and set off on your adventure. Just make sure to give us at least 48 hours notice! :-)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #0b5394;">"Where the railroad once was king, the woods now reign again. A century ago, this railway made life better and easier for early Oregonians and the burgeoning lumber industry that fueled their prosperity in the northwest corner of the state. But while the trains are long gone and their tracks dismantled, the path they carved through the wilderness remains, having since been put to splendid use. The Banks-Vernonia State Trail (BVT) stands today as Oregon’s first rail-to-trail, and the space once allotted for the Industrial Age’s biggest, most propulsive machines has been handed back over to nature – and to you.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The house that holds our tasting room was built in 1883 by the Reuter family. Adolph Reuter was born in <st1:country-region w:st="on">Germany</st1:country-region> in January of 1841. The Reuter’s produced award winning wines from grapes grown on the property. Photographs dated 1904 on display at the winery depict the residence surrounded by apparently thriving grape vines. Unfortunately, Prohibition had a devastating effect and eventually all or most of the vines were pulled out in favor of potato plantings.</span></span></div>
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<br />Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-32791896708379974962013-03-13T16:58:00.001-07:002013-03-13T16:58:56.563-07:00Spring Awakening 2013<span style="font-family: tahoma, 'new york', times, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Spring is seemingly coming early this year and it is time to dust off the tables in the Saumur Room and celebrate another weekend package of our Eat Taste Love series!</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: Calibri;">Friday Dinner </b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">April 19th, 2013 6:00pm - 9:00pm at Le Puy featuring Dobbes Family
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Vineyards with lunch by Red Hills Provincial Dining and finishes at ROCO
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<li style="font-family: Papyrus; font-size: 12px; margin: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px;">Wine-paired dinner with Byron Dooley and featuring Seven of Hearts/Luminous Hills wines. Transportation to/from class & dinner is included.</span></li>
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Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-59705295017997753862012-07-29T08:58:00.000-07:002012-07-29T08:58:56.344-07:00Le Puy Inn Pain Perdu (Oven Baked French Toast)Hi everyone,<br />
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Here is the recipe for our oven baked French toast since you've been asking! It is a favorite of mine from my childhood. My mother used to make it the night before and I'd see it in the fridge and have sweet dreams till morning! Pain Perdu is French for 'lost bread' and is what the French do with their older baguettes!<br />
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Three 1/2 lb baguettes cut into 1 1/2" thick slices (we use whole wheat, a few days old and crusty the better!)<br />
6 eggs<br />
3 cups almond milk<br />
1 tsp vanilla<br />
1/8 tsp cardamom<br />
1/8 tsp cinnamon<br />
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Grease 9"x13" baking pan. Fill dish with bread slices. Mix milk, eggs, vanilla and spices. Pour over bread. Refrigerate overnight.<br />
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Topping:<br />
1/2 cup unsalted butter<br />
1 cup brown sugar<br />
2 Tbsp. maple syrup<br />
1 cup pecans<br />
1 banana, sliced<br />
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Cut butter, sugar, syrup and pecans together. Sprinkle on top of the bread. Top evenly with the fruit.<br />
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Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees. let stand 5 minutes. Approx. 3 slices per serving.<br />
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Finally, we needed a palette break and some food. So, down to the town of Dundee and Red Hills Market for a late lunch. The open face roast beef sandwich is the best with its creamy blue cheese sauce! I recommend drinking water with lunch in order to squeeze in one more winery!<br />
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Utopia, sitting on Ribbon Ridge, is open until 6pm, so it offered the final winery to an incredible day. The views from Utopia are spectacular and Dan and Kathy have just added a nice wrap-around terrace where you can enjoy wine, a picnic or just a peaceful escape!<br />
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Paulee, for dinner - a new restaurant in Dundee at the site of the former farm to fork. We tasted from the raw bar menu as well as shared plates from each menu course. Their sommelier expertly paired a glass of wine with each course as well.<br />
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So much bounty in our valley!Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-55337233207594987792012-05-11T14:33:00.001-07:002012-05-11T14:33:23.279-07:00New Additions to Le Puy<br />
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Saumur Room - named for the city closest to the village of Le Puy Notre Dame. We have renovated our barn to create the perfect venue for weddings, seminars and other celebrations. It comfortably holds up to 40 people and with a wood stove is ready for any weather Oregon has to offer! The renovation was a creative re-use project. Our cork wall is made from weathered scaffolding left over from the roofing installation, offcuts from the arbor and 1200 corks saved over time and some donated by our winery friends. There is a mix of antique chairs and tables Andy is making from left over flooring. Wineries donated old wine barrels and our ornamental grasses adorn the unfinished walls. The lighting is on hog fence hung from the trusses. Finally, we are creating the Oregon Wall of Wine - our goal to fill each of the bays of the barn with all of the wonderful Oregon wine labels!</div>
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Anjou Terrace - named for the region along the Loire in which Le Puy Notre Dame is located. The terrace is an expansion/enhancement of the firepit area. We added a sitting wall, reclaimed wood arbor and about 500 plants to the hillside. There is, of course, espaliered D'anjou pears to complete the setting. It works ideally for bocce, sitting by the firepit and as a wedding venue. </div>
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<br />Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-1210622842277074682012-02-17T09:13:00.000-08:002012-02-17T09:13:02.584-08:00Explore - McMinnville!To help the slower off-season pass by and to become more familiar with the array of things to do in and about the Willamette, we have taken to becoming 'guests' on Wednesdays. One of the best parts of this idea, is we act like guests...we sleep in, eat a leisurely breakfast (except we have to make it!) and then decide what to do based on the weather and our mood.<br />
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Our first adventure took us to McMinnville. We had not yet visited Panther Creek winery, so that was the first stop. They have a nice tasting room off of downtown in a beautiful old warehouse type structure. We tasted through some lovely wines and stocked up on a few bottles. From there, we walked into town and visited Fino in Fondo - a new salumeria with 4 kinds of housemade salami and an array of italian culinary compliments. Open Thursday - Sunday 10-7, guests can enjoy a tasting of the salamis as well as small bites. Le Puy features their salami in our Taste of Willamette packages. <br />
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McMinnville has a wide array of shops and food offerings. On Saturdays, the farmer's market is a year round destination for locals and visitors alike. If you are looking for more wine tasting, McMinnville has a dozen or so tasting rooms within walking distance. If beer is more your style, try Golden Valley Brewery or make an appointment at Heater Allen. <br />
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For food, there is Spanish style tapas at La Rambla, casual rooftop dining at McMenamins, French style cuisine at Bistor Maison or city chic at Thistle. Mac's most popular lunch destination is the Crescent Café. But, we wanted to try something new, so our destination was Community Plate. We had heard about its mantra of fresh and local and wanted to try it out. The atmosphere is swanky industrial casual. Don't expect to get anything other than local NW here including the beverages. I was impressed with that level of detail! We had a thick chili soup and I had one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever! A great atmosphere and nice price, it is now one of our favorites. Scott Cunningham has taken a great concept and made it real!<br />
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</tbody></table>We then enjoyed a walk down 3rd to the large city park to exercise off that cheese sandwich. A lovely 20's library sits at the entry to the park and the multi-level green space has a creek running through it and some nice spots to sit in the sun. The neighborhood north of the park is filled with beautiful craftsman homes and we wandered around these streets for a bit admiring the architecture and gardens.<br />
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Our final destination was the McMinnville Antique Mall. It is also a short walk from the main drag. If you are not a professional 'antiquer' - which we are not, then try playing this game. Decide, before you go in, on something really specific - best if it is a small item. Then it becomes like a scavenger hunt! We were looking for the individual table setting salt&pepper crystal shakers. We looked through what felt like miles of shelving and ended up with 4 sets for the inn! We also stocked up on some more DVD's for the inn's library at great prices. <br />
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On the way back to the inn, we stopped at the Lafayette School - another antique wonderland. With 3 full floors of 'stuff', it is an antique fan's dream. We did find 3 more salt & pepper shakers here after looking at every single shelf in the place! So, tired but happy, we headed back to the inn for that glass of Pinot!Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-90017202206585814052012-02-01T10:06:00.000-08:002012-02-01T10:06:41.159-08:00Oregon Coast Get-a-ways!It is 2012 and the quiet season in the valley. The end of January is a great time to get out to the valley and experience wine but also to visit the coast. We lucked into a gorgeous weekend forecast and could not resist heading west!<br />
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We began our day just before 11am by heading to the southern Willamette Valley for a tasting at Johan Vineyards and Van Duzer. Both wineries have beautiful views and a variety of wines to please any palate. We stocked up on a case and moved on toward the shore. Lunch brought us to Dallas. A small, rustic town, we were worried the only place to eat might be a tavern. But, we happened on Ugo's Pizza and found friendly service, great prices and good pizza - but don't order mushrooms for topping - they are canned. Canned in Oregon - sacrilidge! Other than that, the crust and pepperoni were great!<br />
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We took 223 south to 20 and out to the coast. A winding road but with some lovely views of forested hills and valleys. We reached Newport, just before sunset around 4:30. It was an incredible sunset too! We stayed at the Tyee Lodge B&B. The rooms are small but feature wonderful beach and ocean views as well as a gas fireplace in each. The inn is under new ownership and the couple Dee and Doug are very enthusiastic about their new venture. The warmth and cheer rubs off on their guests and the atmosphere is cozy. We had eaten lunch so late, that we just nestled up in our room with a few snacks and a bottle of Johan and played games. Very relaxing!<br />
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The next day, the weather was still perfect, so around 10:30, after breakfast, we set off on a day long hiking adventure. From the inn, there is a fairly steep trail down to the beach. The river that runs from Agate Beach State Park winds north along the beach cutting access to the ocean off except for a brief but icy cold (6-12" deep) crossing! Once our feet were thoroughly numbed, we continued down the beach to the State Park. From there, we went inland. At the east side of the parking lot, there is a city trail head through a wetland area. It is a nice 1/4 mile hike on well maintained trails and boardwalks. When we got to the end of the trail, we were in a neighborhood. Not sure which way to go from here, we followed what looked like it would be a main road back toward town called NE Big Creek Road which starts at Frank Wade Park. The road had been washed out in several spots but was a perfect walking trail. Mostly gravel but in good shape it turned out to be a beautiful way to wind back toward 101. We crossed 101 at 15th and headed along Spring Street into the Nye Neighborhood. A beautiful turn-of-the century neighborhood, there are a myriad of shops and restaurants as well as great access to the beach. From here we headed up over the hill toward the Yaquina River and Bay Blvd - destination Rogue Ale House. We took Alder across 101 into the Deco neighborhood and followed down Fall Street to Bay. This is an awesome, lively and very active seaport with fisheries, shops and restaurants galore. (If we go back, saffron salmon and the noodle cafe are on our list for location alone!). It was about noon, so we stopped at the Rogue Ale Pub for lunch and beer. Not fancy and very authentic in feel, there is a tap list to suit every beer palate! The food was good, hearty pub style and not terribly pricey. <br />
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After lunch, we headed toward the beautiful bridge and Yaquina State Park. From here, we climbed down the beach and began our trek back to the inn - about 4 miles. But, along the way you enjoy people, boats, birds, rock formations, little creeks and just the beautiful sandy beach and Pacific! We arrived back at the inn around 4pm, legs tired - but with a glass of chardonnay and a seat in the adirondacks, we were in heaven! We figure we hiked a total of about 10 miles but the diversity of beach, wetland, neighborhood and town made the day interesting and fun. After a rest, some more games and a refresh, we headed out to Nana's Irish Pub in Nye Beach neighborhood. There was live music and close quarters and Guiness - exactly the ingredients for a perfect Irish pub! <br />
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Newport was a great adventure and we'll definitely be back!<br />
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Where to stay: Tyee Lodge<br />
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Where to eat: Ugo's Pizza, Dallas - not bad! <br />
Rogue Ale House - authentic!, Nana's Irish Pub<br />
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Where to go: the beach (duh!), City wetland trail (starts at Agate Beach), Nye Beach, Bay BlvdAndy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-11288996286252268072011-11-11T08:57:00.000-08:002011-11-11T08:57:03.980-08:00Day Trips from Le Puy - Pacific City, Oregon Coast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD-qNbKuT-OaSvpN-x3Ka437nzfOmRKWnQNOVWV_OsiLB-6C1rrgxSYlQ5YjlcxMjtmEAyGVonh1TXE0Tjguc2F4pFOmMKUZuU0tDHmTcQ5KAChi_r5nq9htXO3d_t2zUOyW3MdGPSMQ/s1600/haystackpacificcity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZD-qNbKuT-OaSvpN-x3Ka437nzfOmRKWnQNOVWV_OsiLB-6C1rrgxSYlQ5YjlcxMjtmEAyGVonh1TXE0Tjguc2F4pFOmMKUZuU0tDHmTcQ5KAChi_r5nq9htXO3d_t2zUOyW3MdGPSMQ/s1600/haystackpacificcity.jpg" /></a></div>After hearing from many guests about how great Pacific City is, love the Pelican Brewery, hiking the dunes and rocks, we decided we had to go see for ourselves! We took Meadow Lake Rd west out of Carlton to the Coast. This is a very scenic drive and took about 1 hour 45 minutes. There are a few spots to stop and take a hike if so inclined but we drove straight through. The road is paved most of the way and when you come upon the gravel part - never fear, it only lasts for about 3 miles. But go slow, because it is a little rough. <br />
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We got to 101 and you turn left, headed south. Follow the signs into Pacific City and then to Cape Kiwanda and the Pelican Brewery. The beer was great and I had a scrumptious hamburger and Andy fish/chips. Pick up a couple of bottles of the special Belgian brews to take with you too!<br />
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</tbody></table>After lunch, we hiked up the dunes - not for the faint of heart! I thought I was in good shape but there is little hiking more difficult than sand (except deep snow). But, the views from the top and the hike around to see the waves crashing on the cliffs below is well worth it!<br />
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The beach is great walking beach too and offers many photo opportunities from haystack rock (yes, they have one too Canon Beach!) and the surfers playing in the waves. If you like climbing around on rocks, this is the beach for you too!<br />
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We took 101 back to 22 to 18 and then home to complete the loop. About 1.5 hours. A great day trip!Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-37328839729983731492011-10-20T17:45:00.000-07:002011-11-01T09:56:28.416-07:00Day Trips from Le Puy - Silver Falls State Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Autumn is here and we have seen a slowing of guests during the weekdays. We took the opportunity to try out a day trip from Le Puy ourselves. Silver Falls State Park is Oregon's largest State Park and is located 1.5 hours from the inn, east of Salem. The park is beautiful with several options for shorter to longer hikes, bike trails and pet friendly trails. The Trail of Ten Falls is just under 9 miles and is an easy hike with lots of photographic scenes. The highlight is walking behind several of the waterfalls. Autumn is one of the best times to visit - the leaves are changing and fluttering down the canyons, floating on the pools of water at the base of these majestic falls. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Falls</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Falls from behind</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">at North Falls viewpoint</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">North Falls seen from Rim Trail</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">perfect end to a perfect day!</td></tr>
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For more information:<br />
Trail Map: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/images/pdf/silverfalls_trailmap.pdf<br />
Oregon State Park site: http://www.oregonstateparks.org/park_211.phpAndy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-49807863686209772232011-09-13T12:20:00.000-07:002011-09-13T12:20:50.792-07:00Eat Taste Love Summer Vitality 2011<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Our first Eat Taste Love weekend was wonderful. We could not have asked for better weather. Crystal clear sunny skies and warm temperatures made our al fresco dinners spectacular. The weekend started at Le Puy with Soléna/Grand Cru Estates, Beroldingen Cheese, Republic of Jam, The Dark Chocolatier, Rogue Creamery, Longbottom coffee and Olive Oil from the Oregon Olive Mill. The 5 course wine paired meal was a true example of how locally grown and produced food can create a meal to remember. Bruno, the assistant wine maker at Soléna, explained bio-dynamic winery management to the guests and we tasted their Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Grand Cuvée Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Late Harvest Reisling. The Dark Chocolatier's amaretto cheesecake with white chocolate shavings and dark chocolate truffle ended the night perfectly. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The next day, guests enjoyed a tour of Soléna followed by a visit to Coeur de Terre for a vertical Pinot tasting and lunch in the vineyard by the Rogue Gourmet Catering. After a rest at the inns, it was over to Deer Haven Farms where Christina and Stuart have created an enchanting outdoor venue. Terraced patios decorated with flowers and surrounded by the vegetable garden, chickens and cows was like an oasis of elegance in the middle of a true farm. Framed by a trellis made from a felled tree on the property, guests enjoyed a 7 course meal by Red Fox Bakery and Coeur de Terre wines. Music by Larry Brown created a festive ambiance and the Salmon smoking on the pot-latch style fire brought the beauty and vitality of summer into focus for all attending. </div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">The next event is Autumn Harvest featuring working crush with WillaKenzie, as well as Fox Farm and Coelho wineries. Gilbert Henry of Cuvée, Red Hills Market and Perfect Picnics will ensure that our guests are well fed. The weekend of October 14-15 coincides with the Art Harvest celebration in the valley, so guests will enjoy several of our local art galleries as well. Reservations are limited - but the Allison Inn & Spa has helped us expand the attendance with 3 additional rooms. Call Le Puy for more information 503-554-9528.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJlf1PKFL-XpfN7KydqZ0_TOliVEouI7rXLQQToQYtfVQg69whXyQxKIRgMR62cWdU8ax9oAgWFwqwSLqUzFp4KehAt3VfghEkcxuDDhrYbzDG4nS3bu-Mj7ichiAuPJXEbYGlGkeu78E/s1600/IMG4588-S.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJlf1PKFL-XpfN7KydqZ0_TOliVEouI7rXLQQToQYtfVQg69whXyQxKIRgMR62cWdU8ax9oAgWFwqwSLqUzFp4KehAt3VfghEkcxuDDhrYbzDG4nS3bu-Mj7ichiAuPJXEbYGlGkeu78E/s320/IMG4588-S.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-75309707229963793332011-06-25T16:28:00.000-07:002011-06-25T16:28:01.077-07:00Wine Dinners at Le Puy - May 22 with Gilbert Henry<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Table is set!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Appetizers paired prefectly with Knudsen Block Argyle Bubbly</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Le Puy hosted a wonderful wine dinner in May. Our guest chef, Gilbert Henry of Cuvée Restaurant in Carlton, was our honorary first chef at this first wine dinner event. <br />
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He started the evening with mini quiches, hummus & crostini, and paté which we paired with Argyle's Knusden Block sparkling wine. <br />
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The second course, a lox style smoked salmon on a bed of arugula with Soléna Pinot Gris was bright and fresh.<br />
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A lovely baby green salad with french herb vinaigrette for a palette cleanser and then on to the Moroccan Lamb Stew and cuscous. WillaKenzie Pierre Léon Pinot Noir and Owen Roe Cabernet Sauvignon dueled for a best pairing with this course.<br />
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The final treat was a duet of creme brulée - vanilla and szechwan pepper! Magnificent with ArborBrook's Sydney Semillion. <br />
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A wonderful inaugural wine/chef dinner for Le Puy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gilbert at work in Le Puy's Kitchen</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-6631995405222091822011-06-22T22:54:00.000-07:002011-06-22T22:54:03.846-07:00Many miles, many roads I have traveledDearest Andy<br />
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- tomorrow is your last day up in Bremerton as an architect for Rice Fergus Miller. Almost 9 years you were there. I cannot wait until you drive up to the inn tomorrow night - for good! No more leaving on Sunday, back on Thursday. It has been 4 months of this and I must say I am so ready to have you here full time. Our dream will be more real with you at my side and each day will be special together. I cannot wait! <br />
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June 23, 2011, another memorable day in our journey together through this wonderful life!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy was meant for me</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I was meant for him</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy was dreamt for me</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I was dreamt for him</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy has danced for me</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I have danced for him</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy has cried for me</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I have cried for him</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Many miles, many roads I have traveled</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Fallen down on the way</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Many hearts, many years have unraveled</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Leading up to today</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy has prayed for me</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I have prayed for him</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>This guy was made for me</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I was made for him</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I have no regrets</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>There's nothing to forget</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>All the pain was worth it</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Not running from the past</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I tried to do what's best</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>I know that I deserve it</i></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div></i><div style="text-align: center;"><i>And I thank you</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"> -by Madonna</span></i></div>Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-36615256821898854402011-05-31T14:00:00.000-07:002011-06-18T08:08:13.263-07:00Eat Taste Love - Summer 2011<div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b></b></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><b></b></span><br />
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</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p>For reservations contact Le Puy: </o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p> 503-554-9528 or innkeeper@lepuy-inn.com</o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Cost: $295 per person plus 2 night's stay in one of 10 suites priced from $195-$375/night.</span></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><br />
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</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">Sowing the seed,<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;">my hand is one with the earth.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 1in; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
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4:00 Arrival and check-in<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">5:00-6:00 Le Puy tour and presentation<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">6:00-9:00 Solena presentation and tasting, dinner featuring Republic of Jam, Oregon Olive Mill, Beroldingen Farms, Carlton Farms, Misty Mountain Mushrooms, The Dark Chocolatier and Rogue Creamery<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Times; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Start your weekend with a presentation and tour of Le Puy. Learn how two architects became innkeepers and about the quest to renovate the large single family home into an 8 room inn as sustainably as possible. Lea Duffy and Andy Kosusko will discuss the challenges of being architect and owner and making decisions about cost vs benefits. The evening will also feature a presentation from Solena & Grand Cru Estates on the biodynamic vineyard process. Enjoy Solena’s wines while feasting on cuisine prepared by Le Puy featuring local products of Republic of Jam, Oregon Olive Mill, Beroldingen Farms, Carlton Farms, Misty Mountain Mushrooms, The Dark Chocolatier and Rogue Creamery. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Saturday, after breakfasts at the inns, the adventure begins with a tour and additional tastings at Solena & Grand Cru Estates’ beautiful winery. A journey through the romantic, rolling hills of Yamhill County leads to Coeur de Terre nestled in the foothills of the Coastal range. Lisa Neal, owner of Coeur de Terre, will discuss her philosophy of sustainable vineyard management from an economic, environmental and social perspective. Enjoy a tasting and winery tour followed by northwest cuisine prepared picnic style by Rogue Gourmet Catering next to the pond in the middle of the vineyard. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Later that afternoon, explore Deer Haven Farms B&B. Christina and Stuart Sommers have lovingly cultivated a farm with a goal to produce 80% of their food onsite. Deer Haven farms makes their own soil and compost, raise livestock and grow most of their own vegetables and fruit. They also grind their own grains from locally produced sources. Guests will journey through an edible labyrinth while taking in the scents of summer. At the heart of the labyrinth, guests will discover chef Jason Furch of Red Fox Bakery, an outdoor kitchen and farm table set for a 5 course feast featuring wines from Coeur de Terre. Guests will help gather fresh vegetables for the meal and enjoy lively guitar music from Larry Brown. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A weekend package by Le Puy A Wine Valley Inn and Deer Haven Farms B&B</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer: August 26-28</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Vitality...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fall: October 14-16</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Harvest...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Winter: January 27-29</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Tranquility...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring: April 20-22</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Awakening...</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All of our events feature multiple wineries, local chefs and restaurants and the promise of a diverse experience enhanced by a dialogue about what authentic sustainable living really means. In total over 40 local businesses, highlighting some of the best the valley has to offer, will be enjoyed by our guests.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Space is limited. 2 night's stay in one of our beautiful suites + $295/person event cost </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>all inclusive: </i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;">dinner Friday and Saturday night, lunch on Saturday, wine tour, tasting fees, all transportation and, of course, Saturday and Sunday breakfasts at the inns! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Call Le Puy at 503-554-9528 or email: innkeeper@lepuy-inn.com for more information. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Updates and agendas for each event coming soon!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><i>June Weekends in Oregon Wine Country</i></span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Escape...Come Alive...Breathe Free with a package weekend at Le Puy</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come experience the beauty that is Yamhill County and the romantic winery roads. Le Puy is Oregon's newest luxury B&B and we are celebrating with other local businesses as Spring turns to Summer. </span><br />
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2 nights stay in one of our beautiful suites: Earth, Fire, Air or Water</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday dinner in at the inn - enjoy a romantic, casual BBQ dinner with wine at Le Puy</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday Wine tour to 4 or 5 wineries with picnic lunch included</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday Dinner at one of our fabulous local restaurants (transportation to/from included)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Saturday and Sunday full breakfasts</span></li>
</ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>$950 all inclusive!</b></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Add $200 for a stay in Heaven, Mountain, Thunder or Lake suites.</i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
</i></span></span></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">Contact the Inn at 503-554-9528 or innkeeper@lepuy-inn.com</span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;">http://www.lepuy-inn.com</span></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was about one year ago that Andy and I geared up to do the demolition in order to create the inn. I found some old pictures and thought it would be fun to show the before/after. Pretty amazing! Thankfully, the demolition is behind us. My fingers can still remember the painfulness of back pulling nails and cramps from holding the drill to unscrew drywall screws, ripping up carpet and that spiky carpet tack strip (ouch!), piles of drywall and the drywall dust, crushed fingers from prying up miles of trim and the careful stocking and labeling of everything for reuse. I am sure we'll find another project soon but it is nice to walk around the inn and see it all finished. </div>Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-46108068831634251762011-04-24T19:22:00.001-07:002011-04-24T19:24:23.498-07:00Yamhill-Carlton AVA Tasting April 30th<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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Check out the Yamhill-Carlton AVA Tasting event this coming Saturday April 30th at Anne Amie Vineyards. Anne Amie has one of the most beautiful views in the Valley. Le Puy will be offering specials for this last weekend in April. Call the inn for more information! <br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Tulip. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Everyone thinks of spring when they see a tulip or at least of Holland. However, I was just reading that the tulip is an original of the Ottoman Empire - so it is Persian! In Persian it is </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">lâleh </span></i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or Lale. <i> Tulip</i> is nicer I think. Lale became tulipa, tulipant (sounds like an elephant....!) and finally the French straightened out the name as tulipe (pronounced '</span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">too leap</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">'). Ultimately the name tulip is thought to be from Persian words </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">tülbend</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ("muslin" or "gauze")</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">dulband</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> ("turban"). Hmm. </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Living in Washington State for so long, I used to think as a little girl that the Tulalip tribe was named after tulips. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What does all this have to do with Le Puy? Just excited to see those first beautiful turbans, er buds of tulips appearing in the gardens. </span>Andy and Leahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10091235385666593339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2177133570209002484.post-75018420540268401882011-04-03T19:20:00.000-07:002011-04-03T19:20:00.104-07:00April Showers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RD122Ucz3eeVGp6QDK3YDXZCI7eoTuNvzK6izEr_F5_GIq_BY9o6s-NlD7dQh9twTz6juQLAkPZpliv9hwEGA5uy7GGoftNXgzTgabj5UPGnX9-znAMdGNMFR_qkxzdmK9DhogCyvlQ/s1600/DSC02969.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1RD122Ucz3eeVGp6QDK3YDXZCI7eoTuNvzK6izEr_F5_GIq_BY9o6s-NlD7dQh9twTz6juQLAkPZpliv9hwEGA5uy7GGoftNXgzTgabj5UPGnX9-znAMdGNMFR_qkxzdmK9DhogCyvlQ/s400/DSC02969.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spring is so amazing. It is the first spring that I am at Le Puy full time. So, I am getting to watch the slow, lazy wake-up of the trees, flowers, grasses and birds. The Mt. Fuji cherry is on the brink of bud break, the maples have bright little red tufts where soon leaves will be, daffodils are fully bloomed and our tulips are starting to take a peek at April. We have some blue birds flitting around and checking out the bird house donated by a neighbor. The killdeer are back and nesting in the fields. Robins are twittering and hopping around - and battling themselves in one of the windows of the inn. Sigh...every morning I have to clean up after the little guy. You think he would tire of smashing himself aimlessly into the glass that appears to him to be another dueling male. No one ever claimed that birds were genus! </span><br />
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