McMinnville Hospitality for Sale - Yamhill County
Youngberg Hill – Inn, Tasting Room, Event Center and Vineyard
Premiere Hospitality Property Offering Exceptional Wines, Modern Event Center, Luxury Lodging & Breathtaking Views
OVERVIEW
Located within the McMinnville AVA, which is experiencing the fastest-growth in the Willamette Valley, this 49.6 acre property features panoramic views of the Cascades and the Willamette Valley while being conveniently located 15 minutes from downtown McMinnville. Roughly one hour from Portland, many of the event rental clients and vendors are drawn from the metro area. With nine luxury suites, the property offers a truly rare all-in-one destination for visitors to immerse themselves in Oregon wine county.
The property features 19,556 sq. ft. of structural improvements:
-9,450 sq. ft. nine suite inn and tasting room, built in 1989 and extensively renovated from 2013-2015.
-3,869 sq. ft. event center, built in 2016 and features a large open space with glass roll up doors leading to ˜2,500 sq. ft. of patio space, catering kitchen,
wine barrel storage and a bar.
-800 sq. ft. dedicated restroom building for events, with 4 single bathrooms and a storage room with garage door.
-2,370 sq. ft. manufactured home w/ 871 sq ft. attached garage, 4 bed, 3 bath, built in 2007.
-2,196 sq ft. 36’x61’ barn for equipment storage.
-Ample guest parking with a large overflow gravel parking lot to the NE of the event center.
This property includes secured water rights, which are increasingly rare in the Willamette Valley as Oregon has stopped approving most new applications. Having water rights ensures reliable access for vineyard, frost protection, and hospitality, Secured water rights significantly increase the long-term value.making Youngberg Hill stand out in a market where water availability is tightly restricted. They are a rare, appreciating asset that strengthens the property’s market position.
THE INN & TASTING ROOM
With an average room rate of $335 per night and strong occupancy, the inn reflects a charming yet sophisticated Cape Cod aesthetic. It is in excellent condition having been renovated in the last 10 years. A wrap-around porch on the first floor provides breathtaking Cascade mountain views to the east plus territorial valley views overlooking the vineyard to the south, and a second floor balcony available to two of the guest suites. The main floor features the spacious tasting room, a private room used for seated tastings, the innkeeper’s office, a large open great room with fireplace for guests, two dining rooms, a single restroom and one guest room (the Gamay Suite). The second floor is accessible via two separate stairwells and features six guest suites. The lower level includes a wine cellar, gathering room with barrel-lined walls for guests to enjoy television or other activities. All of the guest rooms are well appointed suites with private bathrooms. Five of the nine room include additional seating areas as well as jetted bathtubs and king size beds. The three additional guest rooms are appointed with queen size beds. All of the suites are improved with gas or electric fireplaces.
EVENT CENTER
The event center is the perfect venue for weddings, corporate events, wine industry functions and more. It was built in 2016 and totals 3,869 sq. ft. with board and baton siding and a metal clad copper colored roof. The building includes a large free span open area for guests anchored by a large gas fireplace with mantle and surround. This is an open-air facility, with large roll-up glass doors to provide an indoor / outdoor experience in the summer months. The event center has an exterior bathroom building features 4 single baths and an attached storage room with a roll up garage door. The back-of-house includes a catering kitchen, wine barrel / general storage room, ice machine, keg / back bar area + a loading dock on the north side of the building.
As one of Oregon wine country’s premier event destinations with modern amenities and stunning views, the event center is a key revenue generator for the property. In 2019 42 events were held onsite, representing the inherent demand the site commands for event rentals. 60 events were booked int 2020 before Covid restrictions forced cancellations, the event center has remained under utilized since. With its proven track record the next owner can hit the ground running and quickly book out the events calendar. The building enables ownership to hold events throughout the year, rather than being limited to the summer months.
VINEYARD
23 acres are planted to vineyard with ˜17.5 additional acres suited to vineyard development. 11.5 acres of the vineyard are on grafted rootstock (6.5 acres of Pinot Noir, 2.5 of Chardonnay and 2.5 of Pinot Gris) with the remaining 11.5 consisting of two blocks of own-rooted Pinot Noir. The vineyard blocks have a south / southeast aspect and range in elevation from 550’-740’. The soils are deep and well drained from the Steiwer and Willakenzie Series. The site is a cool climate winemaker’s dream offering strong marine influence from the coast and cool nights to maintain acid levels while ensuring steady ripening with an exposed south and southeast aspect. The elevations are ideal at 550’-740’. Youngberg Hill wines are produced by Robert Brittan. Dozens of estate wines have scored 90+, proving the quality of the terrior.
THE OPPORTUNITY
With close proximity to McMinnville and it’s dynamic downtown, Youngberg Hill offers the chance to expand on a beautifully built and maintained hospitality property. Opportunities include:
-Growing the existing wine label, launching a new brand or establishing a flagship DTC location for an existing winery.
-Build a winery onsite.
-Expand the vineyard.
-Market and increase event bookings.
-Replace mobile home with a custom home.
Youngberg Hill is a proven destination property offering the next owner the opportunity to continue the legacy, establish a home for an existing brand or launch a new venture within the dynamic Oregon wine community.
