Teaching Facilities

The 12,613 square foot Northwest Viticulture Center is the home of the Vineyard Management/Winemaking Program.  In addition to the vineyard and winery, this facility includes five class/meeting rooms and a library/resource room.  One lower level classroom is dedicated to vineyard management and winemaking classes.  Its concrete floor and sink will accommodate lab activities.  It is also equipped with storage cabinets for lab equipment and glassware and a dishwasher.  One upstairs classroom is dedicated to wine appreciation classes and is equipped with automatic blackout curtains and specialized lighting to enhance a variety of conditions conducive to effective wine tasting.  The library/resource room includes two computer stations; viticulture related library materials; student study areas; and a small private meeting/work room.  Near the main building is a 1,800 square foot equipment/storage structure that houses vineyard equipment, tools and other teaching materials.

The class/meeting rooms are also available for rent for meetings and special occasions.  In-house catering will provide meals from the facilities full-service kitchen.  Contact the events coordinator at 503.584.7272 or eola@chemeketa.edu

Lobby and Reception Area

One of Our Classrooms

Outside of the Lower Level Classroom

Set for an Event