As a Portland Engagement Photographer I absolutely LOVE Villa Catalana for sessions. No matter if it's an engagement session, wedding or family session, this venue has it all. The staff is super friendly and professional. The grounds of the property as always well maintained and the greenhouse is the perfect spot for when it rains.
R Raw
I came to the brunch and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff and grounds were more impressive than the food, but overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended. This is a fantastic surprise date spot, especially if they aren't aware of how beautiful the place is.
Jay H.
The vineyards are a class by themselves. The owners have taken extremely great care in developing a botanical garden style for the vineyards. The owner is quirky with zero customer-service aptitude. They are very proud of their wines which are so-so. We joined a member who spoke highly of the place but agreed that the membership benefits weren't all that great and had warned us that 'attitudes' can be a bit of a turn-off, They were spot on!What is nice is that you can walk the gardens as you sip wine. I'll give them that because it's truly a relaxing experience. If you can put up with borderline disinterested service level, so-so wine then take the time to enjoy this place when the weather is great and you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and gardens.
Jeanne Paul
Superb setting for weddings or just a day of wine tasting
carey r.
Terrible! Rude and deceitful. We were with a disabled guest. 6 of us. We finally found a table and they made us move for a wedding. Totally fine and understandable if they had blocked it off and prepared ahead of time but it was open toThe public and people were everywhere. For some Reason our table was targeted and we had just got everyone settled with wine and food and we were rudely told to move. No one assisted us, apologized, or helped at all. We were basically to F off and that it was our problem. I have an idea- if you care going to a wedding, maybe don't try to make More money by packing guests in that have no where to sit, ling lines and crowds that arent part of the wedding. And if you don't want people there at your wedding, then don't be cheap and tent out the whole thing. The bride should be ashamed of herself allowing people to be treated this way. Ooooo and burnt pizza, yes I know they make wood fired pizza but there is a difference between wood Fired and charlocol black.
Denycia Haley
This place is absolutely gorgeous but the wine tasting experience was not what I expected. We reserved a time slot for wine tasting at 3pm but did not realize you have to wait in a line to get each one. They also close at 4pm so we were rushing in order to get through the tasting before they closed. Once you find an open table you have to walk back to get wine, walk back to your table, then the tastings are so small you take a couple sips then have to walk back to get the next one. Sure you can buy a bottle of wine but I wanted to try them all before I chose one. I also didn't want to just go through the line, drink it, and get back in it. I wanted to sip it somewhere pretty. By the time we got through the tasting it was almost closing time so I didn't bother getting a bottle. The way the wine tasting is set up just doesn't make for a very relaxing experience. They should give you small flights to take to your table so you aren't running back and forth the entire time. That would have made the experience much more enjoyable. It was lovely exploring the grounds. I just wish it was more of a relaxing experience.
Jennifer S.
This place is stunning. I don't know if I've been to a winery in the area that has this level of landscaping or gives the feeling of being transported to a villa in Italy like this one day. I snapped a ton of photos of the plants and I did feel inspired to step my garden game up. I would give this place 10 stars if it was being rated on ambience alone. But there were a few things that made me knock a couple stars off...Reservations: You have to make a reservation to come here, but that doesn't guarantee a table for your party. You get your wine and then have to walk around to find somewhere to sit. When we came here, a wedding was taking place, so it decreased the amount of space available. I'm honestly confused as to why reservations are required; it may just be something they do to gauge how much wine they need to uncork.Getting around: This place is not friendly to those with mobility issues or if you're differently abled. Nowhere on the website does it say that you have to walk up a hill from the parking lot or that you have to walk around the grounds to get more wine (they don't serve you). Also, a lot of the tables are down sets of stairs and some areas would not be easy to navigate with a wheelchair or walker. This wasn't an issue for us, but it did surprise me since it doesn't say it anywhere on the site.The tasting: The pours in this wine tasting are just one star. You only get a couple sips out of it, and they tell you nothing about the wines. You also have to walk to their wine serving stations, so you may be waiting in a line to get served. It felt a little like being at a bar and not a winery.The wine: I thought the wine was just so-so. I honestly can't remember any of the wines standing out to me, and I'd go as far as to say that most of the reds tasted exactly the same. The rose was petty nice, though, and the price point for a bottle is very reasonable ($25-$30).I think we're very spoiled here in Oregon because there are so many amazing wineries. If you are looking to have a day that's Instagram-able, there might not be a better place than Villa Catalana. But if you're looking for truly good wine and the level of service at most wineries, this place isn't it.
Mikhail H.
I have to start off saying that I did have a genuinely amazing time and am so glad I came to their 'A Bohemian Affair'. I heard about it pretty close to the event and my friends I came with had heard of the winery before. I went in with no real expectations.I get around by cane and am a lot more mobile somedays than others. I cannot recommend this to anyone with mobility issues. I was able to get around a bit but the parking lot is gravel, there is a VERY epic hill one needs to hike up that is also gravel and steep and the grounds are very uneven throughout with rough stairs and such. Where they wanted most people to "sit" to picnic was a hill of gravel. The lawns are uneven. The space is gorgeous but again, this is a nightmare if you have any mobility challenges.I truly appreciate the thought given to everything here and I sincerely feel that they are just doing the wine as a means to fund their gardening and space which makes me clap and scream bravo. The space is gorgeous though i saw some of the website photos and some of the areas I think were better previously - they seem to keep adding gravel and I wish they would go with that old world feel they are trying and even do cobble or stone walks. Anything but gravel.Which brings me to the wine... I chose the rose and that is one of the first bottles of wine I genuinely found uncomfortable to drink. My friends said their Pinot Noir was just as awful. I noticed later that even the label is haphazard. It was shockingly bad and I am not a wine snob in the least.So, with all that... I say that is you want to experience a sort of rustic Spanish villa you stumbled on to definitely drop in. I am sure their tastings are maybe where is at for some but their tasting room has an incredible view of the grounds so that alone is probably worth the gravel trek in and $15.
Jacqueline C.
Beautiful winery. Highly recommend. After the tasting we bought a bottle of the Pinot gris and walked around the winery. So many beautiful spots to lounge around. They also have a large greenhouse with many large tropical plants. It was a warm day but I bet this is the best spot to sip under on a cooler day.
ARACELY BARAJAS
Love coming here. This place is amazing. Love there dessert wine & service.
Such a magical place! The property is gorgeous and there’s a lot of spots to sit at and enjoy wine in sunshine or shade. We loved their pinot gris!
Betsy Walters
The garden is nicely decorated. Great scenery and great wine! We had $55 wine tasting and we walked around the garden with our glasses to enjoy the weather!
Tanner A.
While many wineries in Oregon are beautiful, nothing quite compares to Villa Catalana. It feels like being transported to Tuscany as you walk up the driveway to the rustic house with the beautiful garden. The tasting room is breath-taking, surrounded by tall plants underneath a see-through roof. The reservation fee covers several tastings, and you are free to roam the property as you please. Their bottles are relatively cheap as well, I just had to buy the rosé. The owners are very laid back, and let you treat the home as if it is your own. I can't wait to go back and try their wood-fired pizza.
Zoë Johnson
Be warned: Making a reservation online does not guarantee you a table. You arrive and they tell you to walk the grounds looking for a table. They do not serve you wine at your table; you have to get up after each tasting and go back to the front area to get the next wine. We felt this should've been made clear when you make a reservation.They way overbooked themselves on a beautiful Saturday and we had to sit next to a couple of screaming bachelorette parties until we could finally find a better table (we moved three times). Good for large groups, but annoying for smaller ones who have to sit next to them.The wine is perfectly fine but they tell you nothing about each one, and they pour you about two sips of each.If you're looking for a gorgeous place to walk around and take photos, this place really is picturesque. (Birds, ponds, gazebos, cows.) But if you're looking for a relaxed wine tasting experience with knowledgeable servers, this is not it.
Amy O.
Parking is tight, and there's a trek of a walk up a hill to the tasting area. I think you can probably drop people off on top before parking.The wine leaves a lot to be desired; however, we all like different stuff. Bathroom situation is challenging. Quite a few people, only one restroom. And people certainly take their time. The line for tasting and the line for the bathrooms intermixed. Pizza guy was lovely. Lots of places to sit. But the rest, not our jam.
As a Portland Engagement Photographer I absolutely LOVE Villa Catalana for sessions. No matter if it's an engagement session, wedding or family session, this venue has it all. The staff is super friendly and professional. The grounds of the property as always well maintained and the greenhouse is the perfect spot for when it rains.
I came to the brunch and we really enjoyed ourselves. The staff and grounds were more impressive than the food, but overall a wonderful experience and highly recommended. This is a fantastic surprise date spot, especially if they aren't aware of how beautiful the place is.
The vineyards are a class by themselves. The owners have taken extremely great care in developing a botanical garden style for the vineyards. The owner is quirky with zero customer-service aptitude. They are very proud of their wines which are so-so. We joined a member who spoke highly of the place but agreed that the membership benefits weren't all that great and had warned us that 'attitudes' can be a bit of a turn-off, They were spot on!What is nice is that you can walk the gardens as you sip wine. I'll give them that because it's truly a relaxing experience. If you can put up with borderline disinterested service level, so-so wine then take the time to enjoy this place when the weather is great and you can enjoy the beautiful landscape and gardens.
Superb setting for weddings or just a day of wine tasting
Terrible! Rude and deceitful. We were with a disabled guest. 6 of us. We finally found a table and they made us move for a wedding. Totally fine and understandable if they had blocked it off and prepared ahead of time but it was open toThe public and people were everywhere. For some Reason our table was targeted and we had just got everyone settled with wine and food and we were rudely told to move. No one assisted us, apologized, or helped at all. We were basically to F off and that it was our problem. I have an idea- if you care going to a wedding, maybe don't try to make More money by packing guests in that have no where to sit, ling lines and crowds that arent part of the wedding. And if you don't want people there at your wedding, then don't be cheap and tent out the whole thing. The bride should be ashamed of herself allowing people to be treated this way. Ooooo and burnt pizza, yes I know they make wood fired pizza but there is a difference between wood Fired and charlocol black.
This place is absolutely gorgeous but the wine tasting experience was not what I expected. We reserved a time slot for wine tasting at 3pm but did not realize you have to wait in a line to get each one. They also close at 4pm so we were rushing in order to get through the tasting before they closed. Once you find an open table you have to walk back to get wine, walk back to your table, then the tastings are so small you take a couple sips then have to walk back to get the next one. Sure you can buy a bottle of wine but I wanted to try them all before I chose one. I also didn't want to just go through the line, drink it, and get back in it. I wanted to sip it somewhere pretty. By the time we got through the tasting it was almost closing time so I didn't bother getting a bottle. The way the wine tasting is set up just doesn't make for a very relaxing experience. They should give you small flights to take to your table so you aren't running back and forth the entire time. That would have made the experience much more enjoyable. It was lovely exploring the grounds. I just wish it was more of a relaxing experience.
This place is stunning. I don't know if I've been to a winery in the area that has this level of landscaping or gives the feeling of being transported to a villa in Italy like this one day. I snapped a ton of photos of the plants and I did feel inspired to step my garden game up. I would give this place 10 stars if it was being rated on ambience alone. But there were a few things that made me knock a couple stars off...Reservations: You have to make a reservation to come here, but that doesn't guarantee a table for your party. You get your wine and then have to walk around to find somewhere to sit. When we came here, a wedding was taking place, so it decreased the amount of space available. I'm honestly confused as to why reservations are required; it may just be something they do to gauge how much wine they need to uncork.Getting around: This place is not friendly to those with mobility issues or if you're differently abled. Nowhere on the website does it say that you have to walk up a hill from the parking lot or that you have to walk around the grounds to get more wine (they don't serve you). Also, a lot of the tables are down sets of stairs and some areas would not be easy to navigate with a wheelchair or walker. This wasn't an issue for us, but it did surprise me since it doesn't say it anywhere on the site.The tasting: The pours in this wine tasting are just one star. You only get a couple sips out of it, and they tell you nothing about the wines. You also have to walk to their wine serving stations, so you may be waiting in a line to get served. It felt a little like being at a bar and not a winery.The wine: I thought the wine was just so-so. I honestly can't remember any of the wines standing out to me, and I'd go as far as to say that most of the reds tasted exactly the same. The rose was petty nice, though, and the price point for a bottle is very reasonable ($25-$30).I think we're very spoiled here in Oregon because there are so many amazing wineries. If you are looking to have a day that's Instagram-able, there might not be a better place than Villa Catalana. But if you're looking for truly good wine and the level of service at most wineries, this place isn't it.
I have to start off saying that I did have a genuinely amazing time and am so glad I came to their 'A Bohemian Affair'. I heard about it pretty close to the event and my friends I came with had heard of the winery before. I went in with no real expectations.I get around by cane and am a lot more mobile somedays than others. I cannot recommend this to anyone with mobility issues. I was able to get around a bit but the parking lot is gravel, there is a VERY epic hill one needs to hike up that is also gravel and steep and the grounds are very uneven throughout with rough stairs and such. Where they wanted most people to "sit" to picnic was a hill of gravel. The lawns are uneven. The space is gorgeous but again, this is a nightmare if you have any mobility challenges.I truly appreciate the thought given to everything here and I sincerely feel that they are just doing the wine as a means to fund their gardening and space which makes me clap and scream bravo. The space is gorgeous though i saw some of the website photos and some of the areas I think were better previously - they seem to keep adding gravel and I wish they would go with that old world feel they are trying and even do cobble or stone walks. Anything but gravel.Which brings me to the wine... I chose the rose and that is one of the first bottles of wine I genuinely found uncomfortable to drink. My friends said their Pinot Noir was just as awful. I noticed later that even the label is haphazard. It was shockingly bad and I am not a wine snob in the least.So, with all that... I say that is you want to experience a sort of rustic Spanish villa you stumbled on to definitely drop in. I am sure their tastings are maybe where is at for some but their tasting room has an incredible view of the grounds so that alone is probably worth the gravel trek in and $15.
Beautiful winery. Highly recommend. After the tasting we bought a bottle of the Pinot gris and walked around the winery. So many beautiful spots to lounge around. They also have a large greenhouse with many large tropical plants. It was a warm day but I bet this is the best spot to sip under on a cooler day.
Love coming here. This place is amazing. Love there dessert wine & service.
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Such a magical place! The property is gorgeous and there’s a lot of spots to sit at and enjoy wine in sunshine or shade. We loved their pinot gris!
The garden is nicely decorated. Great scenery and great wine! We had $55 wine tasting and we walked around the garden with our glasses to enjoy the weather!
While many wineries in Oregon are beautiful, nothing quite compares to Villa Catalana. It feels like being transported to Tuscany as you walk up the driveway to the rustic house with the beautiful garden. The tasting room is breath-taking, surrounded by tall plants underneath a see-through roof. The reservation fee covers several tastings, and you are free to roam the property as you please. Their bottles are relatively cheap as well, I just had to buy the rosé. The owners are very laid back, and let you treat the home as if it is your own. I can't wait to go back and try their wood-fired pizza.
Be warned: Making a reservation online does not guarantee you a table. You arrive and they tell you to walk the grounds looking for a table. They do not serve you wine at your table; you have to get up after each tasting and go back to the front area to get the next wine. We felt this should've been made clear when you make a reservation.They way overbooked themselves on a beautiful Saturday and we had to sit next to a couple of screaming bachelorette parties until we could finally find a better table (we moved three times). Good for large groups, but annoying for smaller ones who have to sit next to them.The wine is perfectly fine but they tell you nothing about each one, and they pour you about two sips of each.If you're looking for a gorgeous place to walk around and take photos, this place really is picturesque. (Birds, ponds, gazebos, cows.) But if you're looking for a relaxed wine tasting experience with knowledgeable servers, this is not it.
Parking is tight, and there's a trek of a walk up a hill to the tasting area. I think you can probably drop people off on top before parking.The wine leaves a lot to be desired; however, we all like different stuff. Bathroom situation is challenging. Quite a few people, only one restroom. And people certainly take their time. The line for tasting and the line for the bathrooms intermixed. Pizza guy was lovely. Lots of places to sit. But the rest, not our jam.