The Red Mountain AVA happens to be the smallest American Viticultural Area in Washington, but it produces some of the most highly acclaimed red wine varietals. Bottles of Red Mountain wine are coveted from around the world! From crisp, refreshing whites and big, bold Cabernet, Syrah, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Due to the geography, terroir, […]
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For those looking for an off-the-beaten-path getaway, there are many great things to do in Kennewick WA. Located on the southeast bank of the Columbia River, this charming mid-sized town is part of the Tri-Cities of Western Washington—the other two include Pasco and Richland. Our guests love the opportunity to stroll along the river, hit
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One of the best places to taste classic Washington wines is in Walla Walla at the House of Smith, home to Charles Smith Wines, Substance, K Vintners, and other labels from the iconic winemaker. This downtown Walla Walla tasting room is located in a converted auto-repair warehouse. The designers kept key elements from the old
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In between wine tastings in Walla Walla, head over to Blue Mountain Lavender Farm for U-pick flowers, a charming farm store, plant sales, and lavender craft classes. As a family-owned establishment, you’ll be welcomed warmly. The founders of Blue Mountain Lavender Farm arrived in the United States from France in the late 1990s. Their passion
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If you need a break from wine tasting, Fort Walla Walla Park is a lovely outdoor space with a walking path, picnic area, and disc golf course. And for those who’d like to extend the visit, it’s adjacent to the Fort Walla Walla Museum—a great place to learn more about the military history in Walla
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When most people imagine Washington State, they picture rainy days and cloudy skies. However, that’s not what you’ll find on the eastern side of the Cascades. Home to the majority of these Walla Walla wineries, you’ll experience much warmer weather and a drier climate—ideal for cultivating vineyards—and the main reason our area has so many
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For more than 40 years, the winemakers at Woodward Canyon Winery have been producing old-world-style wines from grapes grown in the Walla Walla Valley and other vineyards in Washington. You’ll find big, bold Cabernets and Bordeaux blends, as well as a lovely Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Woodward Canyon is often most recognized for their old
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One of the favorite pastimes in this area of Washington is exploring the beautiful countryside on these hikes near Walla Walla. You’ll find rows of vineyards, stunning ancient orchards, fields of rolling wheat, and rugged mountainous terrain, all right here in this quiet part of the state. Spring is when Walla Walla and the surrounding
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Sometimes you just want to unplug and surround yourself with nature, and The McNary National Wildlife Refuge is a fantastic place to do just that. Not only will you have the company of thousands upon thousands (not an exaggeration!) of beautiful birds, but more often than not, you’ll feel as if you have this gorgeous
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From the moment you turn up the driveway at our picturesque mansion—by far one of the best places to stay in Walla Walla— you’ll be enthralled by the sweeping views of the orchards, vineyards, and the greater Walla Walla Valley. With this as your backdrop for your getaway, we think you’ll quickly agree that our
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