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Take a short drive to the cozy & luxurious Ruby’s Spa, then explore the rest of McMenamins Edgefield resort! 

Here's your plan for a spa day: relax at Ruby's Spa, dine, and explore McMenamins Edgefield

Whimsical spa day 🧖‍♀️

Check in at Ruby’s Spa in Troutdale for a luxurious spa treatment, relish a soothing facial, and enjoy access to a hot soaking pool.

Spa Treatment

I got the 30 min Ruby’s Spa Facial ($95) and it was 10/10! so relaxing & my esthetician Elysse took such good care in answering all my questions, explaining every product and giving the best facial & arm massaging throughout 

✅ Before you go
• call them to make your appointment! 
• don’t forget your swimsuit! the soaking pool is one of the highlights of your visit to Ruby’s & you don’t wanna miss it. They provide robes, towels, & slippers! 

💪 Pro tips
• want a more budget friendly experience? book one of their less expensive treatments (some as low as $30!) - no matter which treatment you get, you’ll still get access to the soaking pool :)
• consider going in the pool before your service rather than after to avoid washing off any product you may receive during (lotion, oils, skincare, etc)

Check in for your appointment at Ruby’s Spa

At McMenamins Edgefield, choose between a casual meal at the Power Station Pub or a more upscale dining experience at the Black Rabbit Restaurant.

Dining Experience

💪 Pro tips
• For a casual vibe, head to the Power Station Pub. For a more upscale experience, head to the Black Rabbit Restaurant (consider making a reservation for this one!)

Grab a bite to eat 

Explore McMenamins Edgefield's extensive property, featuring numerous bars, restaurants, and unique spots perfect for a comprehensive bar crawl.

Property Exploration

✅ Before you go
• Check out the website for a full list of everything you can find on property (my vid barely scratches the surface!) 
 
💪 Pro tips
• Wanna add a step to this plan? There’s so many bars on property you could do a whole bar crawl there! 

Explore the property

This is your plan for a whimsical spa day at

a local resort that'll leave you feeling refreshed and energized.

You'll find Ruby's Spa at McMenamin's Edgefield,

After checking in for my facial and putting our stuff in lockers,

and we did a short consultation about my skin concerns before getting started.

the teahouse bar before hitting the soaking pool,

This 102 degree pool is included with your spa treatment.

I recommend the Power Station Pub for its casual and eclectic vibe.

You can't go wrong with their yummy pub food,

be sure to explore the property because you never know what you'll find.

a bar that gives cozy hobbit vibes while serving up drinks,

All you gotta do now is book your spa appointment.

the cutest lil spot w/ stellar drinks, garden vibes, river views & more 

Here's your plan for a cozy cafe visit and a refreshing garden stroll by the river

sustainable cafe & garden stroll ☕️🌿

Visit 'Our Spot PDX' in Portland Downtown for a top-tier matcha experience. Enjoy their sustainable practices and cozy garden vibes while listening to 'Meet Me At Our Spot.'

Cafe & Garden Stroll

✅ Before you go
• consider listening to ‘Meet Me At Our Spot’ on your way in hahaha 

💪 Pro tips
• if you’re a matcha lover, you’ve gotta try theirs - it made it into my top 3 matchas in portland! just look at the colorrrrr! 

🎶Meet me at Our Spot🎶

This is your cafe and garden stroll plan.

which is the most adorable little cafe with a focus on sustainability.

I love that my drink came to-go in a glass jar,

which is part of their effort to be low waste.

and I'll definitely be back for some to enjoy on their patio.

head right outside to the South Waterfront Park Garden.

and tons of benches and grassy areas for relaxing.

so you can head down on the public dock for water and downtown views.

The matcha that had me texting my friend “definitely one of the best matchas I’ve had in my life” 🍵

Here's your plan for enjoying matcha at Whisk & Bloom's pop-up inside Yoonique Tea

Must-try Matcha Pop-up

Visit Whisk & Bloom at Yoonique Tea, Portland for the best banana pudding matcha, and check their latest pop-up locations online.

Matcha Pop-up

✅ Before you go
• check out their insta @whisknbloompdx to make sure you know where they’re popping up! Rn they’re consistently at Yoonique Tea, but they sometimes pop-up elsewhere 

💪 Pro tips
• our fave was the banana pudding matcha - so good, creamy, strong matcha flavor, not too sweet 

Find Whisk & Bloom

Here's where to get one of the best matchas in Portland.

The space is light and airy with plenty of seating and good vibes.

Whisk & Bloom has a variety of offerings -

we tried the banana pudding matcha and the coco matcha flow.

While you can often find Whisk & Bloom at Yoonique,

There is no better way to see Portland than from the river! Go grab a jet ski from S&P Water Rentals and zoom on down to see the Portland skyline and enjoy the water!🌊

Here's your plan for jet skiing along the Portland river, enjoying beautiful skyline views

Sunny Vibes & Jet Skis☀️

At 1701 Clackamette Drive, reserve a jet ski online and explore the scenic Portland skyline from the river.

Jet Skiing

✅ Before you go
• Reservations are made online at 
https://www.spwaterrentals.com

💪 Pro tips
• Don’t forget to check the weather before you go! 

Grab a jet ski

Jet ski from 1701 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City to see Portland skyline. Don’t forget sunscreen!

✅ Before you go
• don’t forget the sunscreen!🧴 

💪 Pro tips
• Downtown Portland is only 25 minutes away if you go straight there.

Enjoy the water! 

So go check out S&P renals and enjoy the sunshine on a jet ski.

and my favorite part was seeing all of the bridges.

Another thing I loved about S&P was that it was only about a 25 minute ride

and we got some really cool views of downtown Portland skyline.

This is absolutely the best way to see Portland!

Enjoy some happy hour apps in the Montavilla area and then take a stroll through one of Portland’s largest park to catch the sunset!

Here's your plan for enjoying happy hour apps at Thatchers followed by a sunset at Mt. Tabor Park

Weekday Happy Hour🍹+ Golden Hour 🌅 in SE 

At Thatchers in Montavilla, Portland, enjoy happy hour specialties like poppers and cauliflower bites as well as Taco Thursdays deals.

Happy Hour Dining

✅ Before you go
• They offer deals for Taco Thursdays
• They only offer ground beef tacos for Taco Thursdays 
• They are known for their Philly cheesesteaks 

💪 Pro tip
• Happy Hour deals on the menu have an “HH” in front of the menu item. 
• We ordered the poppers, cauli bites, soft tacos, and hard shell tacos 
• They offer weekly tequila specials 

Enjoy apps at Thatchers 

Enjoy a picturesque sunset at Mt. Tabor Park in Portland, complete with trails, grassy picnic areas, and limited parking.

Sunset Watching

✅ Before you go
• Street Parking and Parking lot access are available but limited. 
• There are 3 trails that go through Mount Tabor https://www.taborfriends.org/maps
• There are mosquitoes! If you’re prone to getting bug bites, bring bug spray 
• Plenty of grassy areas, bring a picnic blanket to hang out on

💪 Pro tips
• To park near the summit, drive down Mt. Tabor 
• To park near the reservoir, drive down SE Salmon Way or SE Reservoir Loop Dr

Catch the Sunset at Mt. Tabor Park

Here's a weekday itinerary to enjoy some time outside.

We'll get some cheap eats at a chill dive bar and then

catch the sunset at one of the largest parks in Southeast Portland.

So we're heading to the Montavilla area to check out Thatcher's for happy hour.

but most of their items are around $6 so I got the poppers and the cauliflower bites.

Because they have deals for Taco Thursdays.

We then headed over to Mount Tabor Park to catch the sunset.

The park is built on an extinct volcano and has a few trails you can walk on.

We initially headed to the summit where you're encapsulated by the

trees and it feels like you're away from the city.

Another favorite spot of the park is the reservoir.

I love looking into the reflection of the water and

you can see the city skyline in the distance.

So grab a friend and make the most of a weekday evening with good bites, 

and a little adventure in Southeast Portland.