Our small town is beautiful and walkable. Here are some of our favorite places...

Chapters Books & Coffee- the bookstore and coffee shop "living room" of Newberg, where we first met, and where Emily in particular has spent half of her Oregon life.

Coffee Cottage- another Newberg classic. Their backyard and deck are beautiful in the summer.

Newberg Bakery- so grateful for this space and their commitment to "beauty, simplicity, community, and the people of Newberg"... try their marionberry cinnamon roll! (Not open on Sundays sadly)

Ruddick/Wood Tavern- a favorite restaurant/tavern. Our most drinks-knowledgeable friend even approved of them when he came to visit. (Hi Robby!)

Pulp & Circumstance- a super cute little shop right down the street from the church.

Newberg Library- Our over-100-year-old public library is lovely. (As is its children's librarian!- one of our dearest friends & member of our wedding party). Check out its beautiful historic building, don't forget to go upstairs. (Ask us to tell you the story about when Emily and several of our wedding greeters were involved in placing the library mascot around town last summer...)

This beautiful park is located in the hills above Newberg, about fifteen minutes' drive from downtown. (It's also where our engagement photos were shot!)

Gorgeous views. Especially when it's foggy in the valley (aka town)- going up here you literally go above the clouds and can look down on them. It's insane and beautiful.

This abbey a few minutes' drive away is open to the public and so beautiful to walk around and explore, as well as interesting and prayerful. Take a friend, take a book, take a journal. Buy the fruitcake the monks bake and sell to support themselves (we're not making that up).

The North Valley Friends Trail is a beautiful labyrinth and "peace path" walking trail that's open to the community. 4020 North College Street, Newberg

Red Hills Market- favorite restaurant... and catering our wedding!!

Scholls- a tiny unincorporated community has a cafe we love, and Smith's Berry Barn for berry-picking and a cute store. (We also went here to buy an ornament and get a Christmas tree the day we got engaged!!!)

Beautiful state park with walking and biking trails! Just a few minutes outside of Newberg. Emily drives past it on her way to work at St. Paul.

Hey, we live near Portland!

Powell's City of Books is the biggest independent new and used bookstore in the world. Literally. It covers a full city block. Why do you all not live here.

Voodoo Donuts- some people say this is overrated. We disagree. Get an Old Dirty Bastard! (Peanut butter, oreos, and chocolate frosting on a donut.)

Salt and Straw- crazy awesome ice cream that comes in flavors like "Pear and Blue Cheese", "Honey Lavender", and "Strawberry Honey Balsamic with Black Pepper". (They have more basic ones too.) There will be a line, but it's worth it.

Beautiful hiking nearby:

Multnomah Falls is a classic.

The forest that's within Portland!