After three years serving the Bend community, Domaine Serene closed the doors to its downtown wine lounge on Jan. 3. “This decision was not made lightly, and we are profoundly grateful to the members, guests and staff who have made this location a special place in the community,” said Danielle Holbrook from the winery’s marketing team.
The founders of Domaine Serene, Ken and Grace Evenstad, began their wine adventures in 1989 when they purchased 42 acres in the Dundee Hills for pinot noir grapes. They opened their first winery in 1994, and by 1997, they had expanded their expertise to include chardonnay. With wines coming from seven different vineyards, all in Oregon, the award-winning winery specializes in pinot noir and chardonnay grapes.
It made its way to Bend in 2021, establishing a wine lounge in downtown Bend that catered to locals and tourists alike. The winery hosted a farewell party for area members on Jan. 18. Though the doors of the brick and mortar are now closed, you can expect to see Domaine Serene’s presence continue here in Bend through exclusive pop-ups, member mixers and winemaker dinners, according to Holbrook.
This article appears in The Source Weekly January 23, 2025.
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Good riddance