Mt. View Orchards is a 50-acre apple and pear farm 2.5 miles from Parkdale and the Old Parkdale Inn. For over fifty years, the McAlexander family has raised delicious, top-grade, environmentally sustainable fruit, establishing Mt. View as an important fruit grower in the Hood River Valley and Columbia Gorge region.
In the beautiful Hood River Valley, Grateful Vineyard offers a welcoming gathering place where wine, craft beer, cider, and sweeping mountain views come together. Set among the orchards and vineyards of the valley, this relaxed destination invites visitors to linger over locally crafted beverages while taking in views of Mount Hood rising above the surrounding farmland.
Katrina McAlexander is a 3rd generation farmer, fermenter, and nurse practitioner. Grateful Vineyard opened Memorial Day weekend of 2019 as the very first winery/cidery/brewery in Mount Hood, Oregon and the southernmost vineyard in the Columbia River Gorge. Weaving together farming, fermentation and hospitality fills Katrina’s life with joy and meaning.
Field of Flowers:
Over the last few years the flower fields have been greatly expanded. Plush dahlias, as well as sunflowers, hollyhocks, cosmos, and a wide variety of other flowers. Whether you are looking for exquisite, fresh-cut blooms to complete the arrangements for your wedding or event, to beautify your restaurant, or just to add color to your kitchen table, you’re sure to find them here. Photographers, you won’t want to miss capturing the vivid colors of our flower fields beneath majestic Mt. Hood. As is always the case, Mother Nature will dictate bloom times but be sure to enjoy flower display all summer long
Tulips – Early May is a beautiful time to visit a U-pick tulip field, especially around Mother’s Day
Hollyhocks and wildflowers – end of June or 1st part of July
Sunflowers – August and September – Sunflower bouquets last longer than any other flower so take home a bundle to enjoy for weeks.
Dahlias – September through October freeze
Mt. View Orchards is a 50-acre apple and pear farm 2.5 miles from Parkdale and the Old Parkdale Inn. For over fifty years, the McAlexander family has raised delicious, top-grade, environmentally sustainable fruit, establishing Mt. View as an important fruit grower in the Hood River Valley and Columbia Gorge region.
Mt View Brewing started brewing beer in March, 2020 in the small craft in Grateful Vineyards, 4 barrel brewery offering seasonal brews. They’re also making hard ciders from the fruits in the family orchards
In 2016 Katrina planted Rieling, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir wine grapes. Grateful Vineyards Tasting Room opened spring 2019.
Reservations are highly recommended for all full tasting experiences and pairings. Walk ins are welcome when space is available. Grateful Vineyard is a a winery, cidery and brewery all in one gathering space. All their delicious food pairings are seasonal and local and must be enjoyed onsite alongside your refreshments. Yes, they have house made Zero Proof refreshments as well.
The Grateful Beer Garden is open on sunny weekends and will have a delicious selection of our Estate Wines, Beer, Ciders and rotating draft soda on tap to enjoy in the grassy meadow. The Grateful Vineyard is tucked inside Mt View Orchards and you’re encouraged to bring a picnic.
Thank you for trusting us to be your home away from home. We’ve posted our Hospitality and Health Policy on our website. We invite you to read online reviews for the Old Parkdale Inn. And then we encourage you to go directly to our website and Book Direct for all the right reasons.
We’re your home base for exploring and enjoying the Hood River Valley and beyond. After a full day, you’ll love the peace and tranquility of the Old Parkdale Inn. Relax in the gardens, perhaps with your favorite beverage, by the bonfire, roast some s’mores, weather permitting of course.
What’s to do
The Hood River Fruit Loop is located in the beautiful Hood River Valley at the foot of majestic Mt. Hood offering you a variety of wines, fruits, vegetables, flowers, ciders, and food. Many outdoor adventures, such as kayaking, windsurfing, skiing, snow boarding, and hiking, await. Mt. Hood Meadows, Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, and Timberline Ski areas are only a short drive away, as is the Columbia River Gorge and Mt. Hood National Forest where trails and wildlife abound.
Book your stay at the Old Parkdale Inn and take advantage of our partnership:
Wet Planet Whitewater Adventures – A 10% discount will be applied at checkout when you use the code we provide to book online.
Cascade Canyon Guide – request code for 10% off trips
