For as long as there has been a “Willamette Valley”, winemakers and their pups have roamed the nearby vineyards and wine cellars. Not too long ago, just about every winery had a wine country dog calendar and book series for sale in their tasting room. Our wineries love dogs, and dogs love wineries!

Oregon wine country is every furry friend’s playground, and these wineries wouldn’t want your pups to be stuck at home, missing out on all of the excitement.

Newberg, Oregon is a Paradise for Pups!

Located in the heart of Newberg, Newberg Wine Country Suites is the newest lodging downtown. Four stylish, spacious, brand-new suites include modern full kitchens, king beds, and sofa sleepers, each decorated with local wine inspiration (E.g., the “Rosé Room”). The central location means you can park your car (free street parking) and walk to restaurants, shops, winery tasting rooms, and more. The suites are all pet-friendly.

Morning Dog-Walking Destinations

Hop in the car and head to one of these two options for a morning walk with your dog:

1. (Leashed) – Park at the Chehalem Glenn Golf Course and walk the scenic 1.6 Gettman Loop along the course down through the forest filled with towering Douglas Firs, ferns and down to the babbling creek.
   
2. (Off-Leash) Head to the off-leash dog park at Ewing Young Historical Park, 1201 S. Blaine Street, Newberg, OR 97132

Caravan Coffee – Caravan Coffee’s founder, Pete Miller, was Newberg’s original coffee roaster. He’s grown Caravan Coffee over the years, while upholding the standards that have sustained their business to provide coffee that is sourced, roasted, and brewed with intention. As he learned more about coffee, Pete realized that he could make a difference in both his community and the communities that grow their coffee.

Caravan gives back to the communities that farm the coffee beans they source from and projects that have ranged from a fresh water supply to a community band. Seeing the impact of their efforts, they adopted a set of standards they abide by when purchasing coffee beans. Those standards benefit the communities that provide the coffee and the community that drinks it. Try Caravan’s espresso and coffee tasting to experience the nuances in the various brewing methods. Dogs are welcome on the patio. Note: Caravan offers these tastings to the public by reservation, so email the tasting room at tastingroom@caravancoffee.com

Dog-Friendly Tasting Experiences

The pioneering Oregon winery REX HILL unveiled a stunning modern hospitality center that opened in early 2021. Sit outside on the patio and enjoy a flight of their current releases, looking out over their biodynamic estate vineyard. Dogs are welcome on the patio.

J. Christopher is owned by Ernst “Erni” Loosen, the internationally acclaimed winemaker behind Germany’s Dr. Loosen and Villa Wolf estates. Erni has a lifelong passion for Pinot Noir, and he recognized in the early 1990s that something very special was going on here in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Erni was particularly drawn to the wines of J. Christopher. He found a New World wine made in the unhurried Old World style with finesse, a clear expression of terroir, and excellent aging potential. A collaboration soon followed with a finely selected, high-end Pinot that Erni named Appassionata.

A few vintages later, Erni cemented his investment in Oregon by purchasing 40 acres on Chehalem Mountain in Newberg, planting the Appassionata Vineyard, and building the winery where he continues to produce J. Christopher wines today.

The winery has earned international acclaim and has been named a Wine & Spirits World Top 100 Winery multiple times. Under winemaker Timothy Malone, J. Christopher’s Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays, Rosés and Rieslings continue to showcase a patient approach to winemaking that allows each wine to fully express where it comes from. Dogs are welcome.rtunity to fully express where it comes from. Dogs are welcome.

Ewing Young Distillery was founded in 2018 in Newberg, producing whiskey, vodka and gin, and has garnered many awards for their spirits. The distillery is located on 147-acre Ewing Young Farm, named after the Oregon pioneer. About 125 yards away from the Distillery stands the magnificent Ewing Young Oak, an Oregon Heritage Tree planted in 1846, marking Young’s grave site. The property is dog-friendly.

Wolves & People Farmhouse Brewery – Established in 2014 by Founder/Head Brewer Christian DeBenedetti on historic Springbrook Hazelnut Farm in Newberg, Oregon, Wolves & People is a true farmhouse brewery in the Willamette Valley, dedicated to wild and farmhouse brewing styles of all stripes. Wolves & People is devoted to an array of balanced, food-friendly, and meticulously crafted beers utilizing extensive wild, native, and indigenous yeasts, and barrel-aging in wine and spirits barrels. The brewery uses only pure, untreated Parrett Mountain water, house yeast cultures, and many local grains and hops. The brewery’s “tasting room” is an outdoor beer garden, and dogs are welcome members of the pack.

Note: Additional dog-friendly wineries in Newberg include Adelsheim, Bell’s Up, Colene Clemens, Compris (formerly Vidon), Domaine Divio, and Parrett Mountain Cellars. There are likely others, but these are a few more we have confirmed and would recommend in addition to those listed above.

Fido-Friendly Lunch & Dinner Locations

Dos Mundos – This popular Mexican family-owned taco truck is a local favorite, often selling out on the weekends. The original location on 99W, just outside of Newberg’s downtown (turn right into the parking lot just after Starbucks/Panda Express), is open for breakfast and lunch. We highly recommend the Baja fish tacos if they have them! They have a few tables outside under umbrellas and welcome dogs.

Storrs Smokehouse opened its BBQ pit and doors in April 2014, and it’s been smoking ever since. Ashlin Indiana Elwood, the long-time team manager and head pitmaster, recently transitioned to ownership, an exciting shift that marks a new chapter for the beloved smokehouse, dedicated to traditional barbecue and locally inspired flavors.

Here you can find local meats smoked for days, house-made BBQ sauce, homemade candy bars, and local Oregon wines and beers. Dogs are welcome to join the outdoor seating.

Stroll around downtown Newberg, filled with independently owned boutiques and shops. Other dog-friendly options include Los Kopitos, Lemon and Olive, Coffee Cat Coffee Shop, and Lyrics Cafe.