Tulips in full bloom at the Woodburn Tulip Festival

It might feel chilly outside now, but Spring is officially here and the Willamette Valley is an ideal destination to enjoy natural beauty, entertainment, food, family friendly events, and of course- Willamette Valley wine! To make your visit even more enjoyable, we have several packages at The Grand Hotel at Bridgeport to add value to your trip:

March Madness Special – Stay 2 Nights and get the 3rd Night FREE!
For the weekends in March stay Friday and Saturday night at the regular rate ($129 or $139) and get Sunday night FREE. The offer is valid for our Classic King or Classic Double Queen rooms. Please call the front desk at 503-968-5757 and ask for the “March Madness” special to reserve this offer.

It’s Tee Time Golf Package
Love Golf? We have forged dynamic partnerships with local golf courses so that when you come to play golf, you will receive some of the best deals possible!

Wine Tour Package
When you book our Wine Tour Package, you will spend Friday and Saturday touring some of the valley’s finest vineyards and wineries and end your adventure with us for a night of relaxing bliss. You will also receive (8) wine tasting vouchers to the 4 wineries of your choice and (1) bottle of local Oregon wine. Our partner vineyards include: Cooper Mountain Vineyards, Elk Cove Vineyards, Helvetia Vineyards, Kramer Vineyards, Montinore Estate, Oak Knoll Winery, Plum Hill Vineyards and Tualatin Estate Vineyards.

Up, Up, and Away!
What could be more breath-taking than a hot air balloon adventure! Between April and October, weather permitting, you will be able to enjoy a beautiful scenic flight with Pacific Peaks Balloons. This package includes: Hot Air Balloon Adventure (this includes transportation to and from launch site), Gourmet Breakfast at a local restaurant, Jacuzzi Suite, late checkout.

Here are some tips and upcoming events to make the most of your Willamette Valley springtime getaway:

Upcoming Events at Bridgeport Village

• Strolling Easter Bunny: Visit the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 7 from 12-2pm in Center Court. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
• Easter Seals Oregon BloomFest: April 5-7 and 12-14 Easter Seals Oregon will be selling Tulip bundles for $5 from 11am to 5pm in Center Court.
• VaVa Bloom: Seek inspiration for your garden and get top tips from local experts at our weekly Saturday seminars in April. Check out installations from local nurseries and garden centers throughout Bridgeport Village.

North Willamette Wine Trail Weekend
Explore Oregon’s wine country March 31-April 1, 2012 with the North Willamette Vintners (NWV). Journey to 24 local wineries and experience a weekend full of wine, culinary samples, education and fun! northwillamettevintners.org

Vineyard and Valley Scenic Tour Route
When traveling through wine country, experience the natural beauty of the area by taking the Vineyard and Valley Scenic Tour Route. This beautiful 50 mile stretch of road is home to many of the local wineries as well as farms and spectacular mountain views.

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival March 30-April 30 (Woodburn)
This family friendly event features 40+ acres of spectacular tulips and daffodils along with food, entertainment, and more. www.woodenshoe.com/tulip-fest

Tualatin River Bird Festival – May 18-20th
This annual event takes place at the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. This three-day event features hands on activities and experiences for kids and adults. tualatinriverbirdfestival.org

Need more ideas? visitwashingtoncountyoregon.com will help you plan a great vacation!

The Santa House at Bridgeport Village Photo Credit @Bridgeport Village

I know there are many of you who have not finished their holiday shopping right? The Washington County Oregon Visitors Association has created a helpful shopping itinerary to help you take advantage of tax-free holiday shopping! Here is how you can finish all of your holiday shopping in a single day:

Start off at Washington Square located near three of Portland’s main roadways (I-5, HWY 217 and HWY 26). With five major department stores, 170 distinctive shops, nationally recognized restaurants, such as the Cheesecake Factory, and a large food court, Washington Square is a shopper’s paradise. This shopping center even boasts Oregon’s largest Nordstrom.

Next, visit Bridgeport Village, (walking distance to our hotel) one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier fashion and lifestyle shopping centers. Consisting of 500,000 square feet, the center offers one of-a-kind boutiques and well-known brands including crowd pleasers such as the Apple Store, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th and J. Crew. Stop and have lunch at one of the dozen delectable restaurants, whether it is at a popular national chain or a one-of-a kind eatery.

Tea aficionados flock to the Stash Tea Retail Store, which features hundreds of varieties of loose-leaf and bagged teas made with leaves from around the globe. As one of the first internationally recognized tea brands, Stash Tea remains to be one of the pioneers of Oregon tea.

Another option for the power shoppers: Take a drive down HWY 26 to 4 The Streets of Tanasbourne. Mixing European charm with shopping center convenience, this is a great place to meet for dinner. Enjoy tax-free shopping at more than 50 fabulous shops, or grab something to snack on at Buffalo Wild Wings or P.F. Chang’s before searching for great buys at Macy’s, REI, Abercrombie & Fitch or Coldwater Creek.

An entirely different option is Powell’s Books at Cedar Hills Crossing in Beaverton. This sister location to the famed Powell’s City of Books in downtown Portland is an ideal addition to a Washington County shopping itinerary. At 32,500 square feet, filled with new and used books, appearances by noteworthy authors, and a knowledgeable, book-loving staff, this bookstore is a haven for bibliophiles.

For more shopping ideas and a map to these locations, download the WCVA Shopping Guide.

To make shoppers a bit more comfortable, we are offering a special Black Friday Package for $99 that includes an early, on-the-go breakfast. Why wake up early, skip breakfast, and travel to get to your shopping destination?

Here is a guide for travelers to find some popular local spots for holiday shopping! Enjoy!

Bridgeport Village
7455 SW Bridgeport Rd.
Tigard, OR 97224
(503) 968-8940

• Easy-access location just off Interstate 5 on the border of Tualatin and Tigard
• European-style, outdoor shopping area with nearly 500,000 sq. ft. of retail, restaurant and theater space
• Blend of upscale national and local retailers, 10 restaurants, multiplex movie theater with IMAX

Washington Square Mall
9585 SW Washington Square Rd.
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-8860

• Traditional major mall located in Tigard along Hwy. 217 near its junction with Interstate 5
• Built in 1974, expanded and renovated in 2005 to become one of the largest retail centers in the Portland metropolitan area
• Four anchor department stores including Oregon’s largest Nordstrom, 170 distinctive retailers including the West Coast’s only Dick’s Sporting Goods, five restaurants and 11-eatery Food Court
Woodburn Company Stores
The largest outlet center in Oregon with big-name brands and outlet savings at more than 95 stores, including: adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Columbia Sportswear, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory Store, The North Face, Under Armour and more!
Minutes from The Grand Hotel at Bridgeport and Located just 25 minutes south of Portland, off I-5 at Woodburn Exit 271.

Please call the Front Desk directly at 866-968-5757 and ask for the “Black Friday Special” to take advantage of this offer.

Visit www.bridgeport-village.com to stay current on all events and store promotions!

Halloween Family Fun Festival: Sunday, Oct. 30 from 2-5pm
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Civil War Pep Rally: Wednesday, Nov. 23  4-8pm- Ducks vs. Beavers!

The Beatniks FREE Concert & Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Nov. 25  6-8:30pm

Bridgeport Village is the Pacific Northwest’s preeminent fashion and lifestyle shopping center. Consisting of 500,000 sq.ft., the center offers an outstanding and enviable array of the regions first and exclusive one of a kind and internationally renowned stores and boutiques including Cole Haan, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Z-Gallerie, Eileen Fisher, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Bahama, Under U 4 Men along with the only Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Francesca’s Collections, Hot Mama and Coldwater Creek Spa and the largest Regal Cinema in the state — now with an IMAX Theater.

Bridgeport Village

Visit  www.bridgeport-village.com to see a complete list of Center Events and a current list of Store Promotions and Sales

Here are some upcoming events for Fall 2011:

Girls’ Night Out:Thursday, Sept. 15 Enjoy extended happy hours, exclusive offers, special savings and a free gift with $25 purchase. 5:00-9:00pm

Very Engaging Bridal Event: Sunday, Sept. 25: Brides-to-be can find all of their wedding needs in one place at a Very Engaging Bridal Event presented by Bridgeport Village & Portland Bride and Groom 11:00am-4:00pm

Brides Against Breast Cancer Wedding Gown Sale: September 24 & 25 11:00am-4:00pm

Halloween Family Fun Festival: Sunday, Oct. 30

Civil War Pep Rally: Wednesday, Nov. 23

The Beatniks FREE Concert & Holiday Tree Lighting Friday, Nov. 25

Back to School Shopping in Grand Style…

Does back to school shopping have to be a chore? NO! Do you have to be a student (or a parent of a student) to enjoy tax-free back to school shopping sales and deals? NO! Our close proximity to two of the top shopping destinations in the Northwest make us a hot spot for shoppers to stay; so we have created Grand Shopping Package to accommodate you.

When you reserve your Grand Shopping Package, you will receive

• A one nights stay in one of our luxurious rooms;
• A $25 gift certificate to either Woodburn Company Stores or Bridgeport Village;
• Our unique “shopper’s survival kit,”;
• a $5.00 gift card to Starbucks.

Hotel amenities include complimentary covered parking, hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool and fitness center.

Call the front desk at 866-968-5757 for more info or to reserve your shopping package today!

Bridgeport Village

Bridgeport Village in Tigard Oregon just outside of Portland, Oregon and steps away from our hotel. Stores and boutiques include Coach, Cole Haan, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Z-Gallerie, Eileen Fisher, Patrick James, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Bahama, Under U 4 Men (and much more) along with the first Coldwater Creek Spa and the largest Regal Cinema in the state — now with an IMAX Theater. Reserve the Grand Shopping Package and you’ll receive a $25 Bridgeport Village gift card with your stay.

Woodburn Company Stores

Woodburn Company Stores is the largest outlet center in Oregon with big-name brands and outlet savings at more than 95 stores, including: adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Columbia Sportswear, J.Crew, Polo Ralph Lauren, Nike Factory Store, The North Face, Under Armour and more! Located just 25 minutes south of Portland, off I-5 at Woodburn Exit 271. Reserve the Grand Shopping Package and you’ll receive a $25 Woodburn Company Stores gift card with your stay.

Drop by for some inspiration for your own garden or to simply enjoy these wonderful designs.

Participating Landscape companies include

• Autumn Leaf Landscaping
• Garden World
• Green Leaf Design
• Green Thumb LandscapingMarshall Gardens
• Southwest Landscape

Just look at some of the displays from last years VaVaBloom Landscape Display event.

VaVaBloom Landscape Displays at Bridgeport Village through May 10

VaVaBloom Landscape Displays March 21 through May 10

We would love to see your pictures!  Post your favorites on our Facebook page!

Lights, Camera, Action! at the Grand Hotel at Bridgeport

New “Dinner and a Movie Package” Package Available for the next 2 weekends! March 18-20 & March 25-27

We have partnered with the popular Bridgeport Village restaurant, Agave Grill to provide a limited time offer to experience a great “Date Night”  at Bridgeport Village!

Enjoy dinner and drinks at one of Bridgeport Village’s most popular restaurants and then relax with some popcorn in one of Regal Cinema’s over-sized chairs!

The package includes:
. Free Appetizer Coupon from Agave Grill
. (2) Movie Tickets to Regal Cinemas Bridgeport Village Stadium 18
. Luxuriously Appointed Guest Room

The package price starts at $119 (plus tax) for a Classic King! BUT if you are really looking to impress, you can upgrade to a Jacuzzi Suite for only $139 (plus tax)

Please call the Front Desk directly at 866-968-5757 and ask for the “Dinner and a Movie Package” to take advantage of this offer today!

This limited offer is available the weekends of 3/18/11-3/20/11 and 3/25/11-3/27/11.

The Grand Gives Back 2010

This holiday season we have adopted the theme, The Grand Gives Back 2010 . We have purchased our poinsettias that decorate our lobby from Sunnyside Environmental School’s 2010 Wreath & Poinsettia Sale. This is a local school initiative to raise money for school activities by selling fresh holiday decorations.

In keeping with the spirit of giving back, we will also be hosting a Salvation Army Angel Giving Tree to benefit local families who need our help this season. To learn how you can help make someone’s holiday brighter, please come by our lobby or contact us at 866-968-5757.

Stay tuned- we will announcing more initiatives to give back to the community that has given us so much!

The Grand Hotel Bridgeport Black Friday Special

It’s no secret that retail stores are offering BIG discounts to holiday shoppers the day after Thanksgiving so we want to make your Bridgeport Village shopping experience the best.  Our Black Friday Special is $99 and includes an early chef prepared breakfast to fuel your day (not to mention we are walking distance of the Bridgeport Village Shopping District- one of Oregon’s Premiere shopping destinations).

You will also have access to our luxurious hotel amenities including:

• Shuttle Service
• Indoor pool and spa
• Work Out Room
• Meeting Rooms
• Complimentary high-speed internet
• Complimentary covered parking

Holiday Events at Bridgeport Village

Bridgeport Village is bringing in the Holiday Spirit with their annual traditions!  On Friday, November 26 (Black Friday) Santa will be rolling into Bridgeport Village on the Bridgeport Express Train.

That evening, you won’t want to the miss the big Light Up The Night Holiday Event from 6-8pm featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus, live entertainment from the Tom Grant band featuring Shelly Rudolph, and the official lighting of the stunning Holiday Tree in Center Court.

Our guests enjoy shopping in renowned stores and boutiques including Coach, Cole Haan, The Container Store, Crate & Barrel, Z-Gallerie, Eileen Fisher, Patrick James, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Bahama, Under U 4 Men  (and much more) along with the first Coldwater Creek Spa and the largest Regal Cinema in the state — now with an IMAX Theater.

Reserve the Grand Shopping Package and you’ll receive a $25 Bridgeport Village gift card and gift with your stay. Hotel amenities include complimentary covered parking, hot breakfast buffet, indoor pool and fitness center and plasma televisions.

Still not convinced? Enjoy this video from our friends at Washington County Visitors Association