We hope that you will join us for an evening of celebration, merriment, and wonder this Thanksgiving as we set sail on a grand Northern Expedition into New France.
Whether you are making the perilous ocean voyage across icy, mist-laden waters from out of state or navigating the local forest trails from just around the corner, we are thrilled to gather our brave travelers, distant kin, and cherished friends together under one welcoming hearth.
Step inside our frontier haven, where the chill of the frost-bitten Atlantic yields to hearty woodsmoke hospitality and timeless camaraderie. Throughout the night, test your luck at classic tavern card games, gather round as we raise our voices in music and melody, and sip on specialty themed cocktails and spirits crafted to thaw the deepest winter chill. Our feast will marry the rich, rustic flavors of early frontier harvests with classic, indulgent French cuisine—a true banquet fit for voyageurs, fur traders, and French nobility alike.
Below, you'll find a glimpse into the world that awaits you. A curated tapestry of imagery teasing the icy sea voyages, tavern warmth, and wilderness treasures of our evening.
To fully immerse our trading post in the spirit of the era, we invite all guests to arrive in period costume or attire styled for the theme.
From intrepid sea captains, icy-water sailors, and woodsman voyageurs to elegant French aristocrats and cozy expedition gear. Be sure to dress your best, as a coveted prize awaits the winner of our Best Dressed Costume Contest!
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Exact time to be confirmed closer to date
Dana Gillem Klaebe's hearth on
5438 SW Tree Street, Lake Oswego, Oregon
NORTHERN EXPEDITION