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Telfair Museum The Telfair Museum is located in the vibrant historic district of Savannah and is actually comprised of three different and uniquely diverse buildings, two of which are known as National Historic Landmarks. The Telfair is known as the first public art museum in the southern United States, as well as the oldest public…

Cathedral of St. John the Baptist [caption id="attachment_33110" align="alignright" width="250"] Cathedral of St. John Savannah Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah, the magnificently gorgeous Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Located on Harris Street, this Roman Catholic Cathedral is rich with history and filled with spirit,…

Bonaventure Cemetery [caption id="attachment_33103" align="alignright" width="425"] Bonaventure Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] A public cemetery on the scenic bluff of the Wilmington River, Bonaventure Cemetery is Savannah’s largest featuring over 100-acres of grounds and over 150 years of history. Built in 1846, this beautiful Gothic setting is dripping with Spanish moss and local folklore, mostly due to the cemetery being immortalized in the…

  Forsyth Park [caption id="attachment_33117" align="alignright" width="425"] Forsyth Park Pixabay Public Domain[/caption] Welcome to the largest park in the historic district of Savannah, the 30-acre Forsyth Park. Bordered by Gaston Street and Park Avenue, this European style park is the hub of social interaction in Savannah, hosting regular concerts, recreational sports activities, and daily sightseeing.…

Oregon Heritage Farms Scholls, Oregon [caption id="attachment_14237" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Credit Oregon Heritage Farms[/caption] Drive about eight scenic miles southwest of Washington Square and look for that iconic big red barn, the site of the family-owned business called Oregon Heritage Farms. This apple orchard has been successfully running for over 25 years, complete with a seasonal…

South Store Cafe The South Store Cafe has been sitting on the corner of Scholls Ferry Round and Hillsboro Highway for over a century now, a humble yet highly traversed general store turned cafe that has been around since 1903. This quaint local gathering place serves the best fresh pastries, soups, sandwiches, and a full…

Mountainside Lavender Mountainside Lavender is a small family-fun farm nestled deep within the hillside of Chehalem Mountain in the quaint town of Scholls. Here your group will find over 2,000 various lavender plants representing over 20 varieties of French and English lavenders in several different shades of whites, pinks, and purples. This "splendid aroma of…

Al’s Garden Center Established in Woodburn in 1948 as Al and Ann Bigej’s Fruit Stand you will find your group's first stop, Al’s Garden Center. This highly popular Oregon gardening center is a third-generation owned and operated a local business that sells everything from potted herbs and flowers to BBQs and outdoor furniture. This location…