The charming campus of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon has been the venue of the IPNC since the first annual event in 1987. Situated in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country, McMinnville is located southwest of Portland on Highway 99W, 75 minutes from the Portland International Airport, 60 minutes from the Oregon Coast to the west, and 90 minutes from the Cascade Mountains to the east.
MAPS AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS
Driving Directions (PDF)
Linfield Campus Map (PDF)
Alternate Wine Country Route to IPNC Avoid 99W and traffic congestion by traveling this scenic route through the Willamette Valley. Please allow additional time for this route. Approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes from Portland.
Alternate Wine Country Route to Newberg Use this route to Newberg and then branch off to your favorite winery all while avoiding 99W and traffic congestion by traveling this scenic route through the Willamette Valley. Please allow additional time for this route. Approximately 56 minutes to Newberg from Portland (your winery destination may add additional time).
ONLINE TRAVEL RESOURCES
You may wish to extend your stay in Oregon before or after the Celebration. For information on touring the wine regions of Oregon, visit OregonWine.org, Willamette Valley Wineries Association, Portland Oregon Visitor's Association, or call the Oregon Wine Center at 503-228-8336.
IPNC SHUTTLE SCHEDULE
A detailed schedule for the 2010 IPNC shuttle service will be in packets that you will pick up at registration. Participating businesses include The Allison Inn & Spa, A Tuscan Estate Bed and Breakfast ,Best Western Vineyard Inn, Farm to Fork Restaurant (Dundee), The Inn at Red Hills (Dundee), La Rambla Restaurant (Third Street McMinnville), Lion's Gate Bed and Breakfast, McMenamins Hotel Oregon, Press Wine Bar (Dundee), and Red Lion Vineyard Suites. Check back for updates.CAB AND WINE TOUR RESOURCES
IPNC guests are responsible for transportation to and from the IPNC. Once you arrive, we will take care transportation for any IPNC related events and activities.
Cab and Wine Tour Resources (PDF)
ACCOMMODATIONS
Lodging arrangements should be made well in advance as space in
McMinnville is limited. Check out our lodging page for availability
updates.Please note, IPNC registration fees do not include lodging.
Linfield College 900 SE Baker St.
McMinnville, Oregon 97128
ADDITIONAL TRAVEL RESOURCES
Avid golfer and Pinot enthusiast? Check out this article of interest on The Willamette Valley: Oregon's Wine and Golf Paradise (PDF) in Travel & Leisure.
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