Upcoming Dine & Design Events
Connecting People in Great Places
From May through September, guests enjoy a meal or drinks and find inspiration from some of Oregon’s most architecturally interesting places. These lively fundraiser events hosted by friends of AFO bring together colleagues and design enthusiasts to explore the best of the designed environment. Experiences range from intimate dinners to larger cocktails parties.
These events help AFO educate and inspire Oregonians of all ages and backgrounds to engage in the design of our built environment. Dine & Design raises money to support the programs of AFO, including our vital Architects in Schools program which serves thousands of elementary students per year around Oregon.
Dine & Design Event Calendar
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![]() Engineering Camp Hosted by Engineering for Kids Morning Course (9:00-12:00): Afternoon Course (12:30-3:30): Engineering for Kids is offering several camps between June and august exploring topics such as engineering, robotics, … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Engineering Summer Camp" ![]() AFSF - 2025 Summer Design Institute Hosted by Architectural Foundation of San Fransisco Curious about architecture & design? Want to gain a broader understanding of the architectural profession? Ready to … Continue reading "AFSF – Summer Design Institute" |
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![]() Experiment PDX - Lego Robotics Morning and afternoon Camp Hosted by Experiment PDX 9:00 am - 12:00 pm session Our morning LEGO Robotics camp is based on the LEGO Education … Continue reading "Experiment PDX – Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Camp" |
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![]() Constructing Hope Youth Summer Program Hosted by Constructing Hope Hosted at NW College of Construction, teenagers, ages 16-19, can spend 3 weeks learning about the construction industry, including green jobs (where construction … Continue reading "Constructing Hope Youth Summer Program" ![]() Engineering for kids - Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines & Aerospace Engineering Camp Hosted by Engineering for Kids Morning Course (9:00-12:00): Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines Students use the Engineering Design Process … Continue reading "Engineering for kids – Mechanical Engineering: Master Machines & Aerospace Engineering Camp" ![]() Experiment PDX - Lego Robotics Morning and afternoon Camp Hosted by Experiment PDX 9:00 am - 12:00 pm session Our morning LEGO Robotics camp is based on the LEGO Education … Continue reading "Experiment PDX – Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Camp" |
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![]() Experience the food and experience of Wonderlove, one of Portland's newest innovative food cart hubs, with the visionaries and creators who brought it to life! Hosted by Scott Edwards Architecture … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Wonderlove, the Castle in the Sky" |
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![]() Time to release your competitive (or not-so-competitive) spirit in a gorgeous setting! Hosted by Norm Faris We welcome you to grab your pickleball paddle (or warm up your cornhole arm) … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Let the Summer Games Begin!" |
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![]() STEM Enrichment Camp - Verizon Hosted by Verizon Innovative Learning Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers aims to empower middle school students in under-resourced communities to explore STEM subjects, learn problem-solving … Continue reading "STEM Enrichment Camp – Verizon" ![]() Wayfinders Summer Camp 2025 Hosted by ELSO Week 1: July 14th - 18th | Week 2: July 21st - 25th Week 3: July 28th - August 1st Drop off 8:00am … Continue reading "ELSO – Wayfinder’s Summer Camp" ![]() Experiment PDX - Lego Robotics Morning and afternoon Camp Hosted by Experiment PDX 9:00 am - 12:00 pm session Our morning LEGO Robotics camp is based on the LEGO Education … Continue reading "Experiment PDX – Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Camp" |
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Virtual Event
Join AFO and PAE at a virtual celebration for our inaugural PAE Scholar, Morgan Dawkins. Spend your Friday lunch hour meeting Morgan and learning more about the annual $5,000 PAE … Continue reading "Celebrating Morgan Dawkins, 2025 PAE Scholar"
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![]() Professional Development Workshop Series: Portfolio Tips and Techniques Hosted by the National Organization of Minority Architects, Portland Chapter (NOMA PDX) The objective is to meet the need for advice on … Continue reading "NOMA PDX – Professional Development Workshop Series: Portfolio Tips and Techniques" |
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6 events,
![]() Experiment PDX - Lego Robotics Morning and afternoon Camp Hosted by Experiment PDX 9:00 am - 12:00 pm session Our morning LEGO Robotics camp is based on the LEGO Education … Continue reading "Experiment PDX – Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Camp" |
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![]() ReBuilding Center - Youth Classes - Tiny Tables (Ages 12-17) Organized by ReBuilding Center Does your child love hands-on activities? Are they curious about future careers in the trades? Our … Continue reading "ReBuilding Center – Youth Classes – Tiny Tables (Ages 12-17)" |
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![]() Can a monumental project like the Portland International Airport remodel catalyze the next big idea? The beloved airport remodel has gained international acclaim and is an unprecedented story of statewide … Continue reading "Frasca Event: Catalyzing PDX" |
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6 events,
![]() Cedarwood Waldorf School - Upcycled Art Camp Hosted by Cedarwood School Let your creativity run wild at Upcycled Art Camp! Campers will dive into a week of fun-filled artistic exploration, … Continue reading "Cedarwood Waldorf School – Upcycled Art Camp" ![]() Experiment PDX - Lego Robotics Morning and afternoon Camp Hosted by Experiment PDX 9:00 am - 12:00 pm session Our morning LEGO Robotics camp is based on the LEGO Education … Continue reading "Experiment PDX – Lego Robotics Morning and Afternoon Camp" ![]() Big Ideas, Tiny Worlds // A Collaborative Design Camp Hosted by Portland Art Museum Let your child’s imagination take flight as they design and build miniature worlds in this hands-on … Continue reading "Big Ideas, Tiny Worlds // A Collaborative Design Camp" |

Dine & Design: Wine Country Tour
Enjoy a leisurely tour of three beautifully-designed tasting rooms in Oregon's Wine Country! Hosted by VALAR, Corollary Wines, L'Angolo Estate, and Saffron Fields Vineyard You are invited to kick back … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Wine Country Tour"

Dine & Design: Modernist Magic at Trilogy House
Take in the magic of Trilogy House with the design team - visionary architect Ben Waechter and homeowner and Heirloom Modern founder Jeanne Feldkamp. Hosted by Jeanne Feldkamp, Dan Diephouse, and Ben … Continue reading "Dine & Design: Modernist Magic at Trilogy House"
What is Dine & Design?
Since its inception, thousands of guests have had the opportunity to share good food with old and new friends in some of the region’s most architecturally significant homes, offices, gardens and more.
AFO created this program over twenty years ago to:
- Provide opportunities for Oregonians to experience exceptional spaces
- Help connect our constituents to each other in a more personal way
- Raise money to support AFO’s programs, including Architects in Schools and Scholarships
How many events are there per year?
The program usually includes up to ten events per year, ranging from casual cocktail parties to multi-course dinners, any time between May and September.
Why should I be a host?
You’ve probably been asked to host because you have a pretty amazing space and because you like to meet new and interesting people. Perhaps you also like to talk about the design of your space and educate others about the built environment. Maybe you love a good party! Either way, by hosting an event, you support AFO and our important programs.
What do I need to do?
As a host, you’ll need to think about what type of gathering you’d like to have – casual or more formal, what type of meal you’d like to serve – brunch, lunch, cocktails, dinner, or something else, when you’d like to host, and the number of guests that feels right for you. You’ll be in charge of preparing your site for
guests, preparing and serving the food (or having it catered), and generally just being a gracious host to your guests. (Oh, and clean-up, of course!)
What are guests’ expectations about the food? Should I stress out about it?
Only if you enjoy that! Really, you can set the tone however you’d like. We present a whole range of events with a wide variety of food and styles. We recently surveyed guests and they primarily attend our events for the people, spaces, and to support AFO.
Do you have any caterers to recommend?
Yes, feel free to contact Susan Myers for suggestions: susan@af-oregon.org.
Is this tax-deductible?
Yes, AFO is a nonprofit organization, so the food and drink you provide is a tax-deductible contribution to AFO. Just be sure to keep track of your expenses.
Questions?
Contact:
Susan Myers
Director of Operations
susan@af-oregon.org
503-542-3824