The story of Five Star Cellars is all about family. The grapes are local, the business is run by the family—all locals—and they enjoy visitors stopping by to sample and share their love of wine. Not to Fade Away Five Star Cellars began as a retirement project for David Huse. After assisting at another winery, [...]

Qualifying as one of the most unusual locations for a winery, Dunham Cellars is found in a World War II era airplane hangar. Long gone are the airplanes, however. Today you’ll find a spectacular setting and carefully crafted wines made with a personal touch by Senior Winemaker Eric Dunham.

The husband and wife team behind Cougar Crest Winery, Dave and Deborah Hansen, came into winemaking through a roundabout journey. While both were raised in Washington and trained in the medical profession, their careers took them to California for 20 years.

Founded in 1997 by husband and wife team Chuck and Tracy Reininger, this winery was originally located at the Walla Walla airport in an old army barrack building – known affectionately as the “shackteau Reininger”. In 2003, Tracy’s brothers, Kelly and Jay Tucker, joined the business and started the Helix label.

For a little “old school” charm to enjoy wine, look no further than L’Ecole N° 41. Its historic location in an old schoolhouse gives a taste of interesting local history—and award-winning wines.

Located on the lush, garden-filled banks of Stone Creek, the Federal Colonial style mansion sits on three-acres of manicured grounds, and enjoys complete privacy behind the wrought-iron gates. Guests have a choice between two intimate and beautifully-decorated cottages. The Carriage House provides gracious accommodations for up to four adults.  This 875 square foot, two-story cottage [...]

At the base of the Blue Mountains on 87 acres of landscaped property (including 26 acres of estate vineyards), Basel Cellars Estate Winery is a true wine country resort. While it offers its wine club members lodging, special events, and winemaker dinners, it welcomes everyone to its daily wine tastings. Their promise to provide guests [...]

Located on an upscale, tree-lined street in an historic neighborhood in the heart of Washington’s wine country, this impeccably remodeled 1928 Craftsman offers an atmosphere of discrete luxury blended with casual informality. But its true hallmark hails from the five-course gourmet dinners prepared by the Inns’ Chef. Cherry hardwood gleams throughout the inn, accented by [...]

Back in the 1980s, Issaquah’s Salmon Days was a small-town event for locals. During the same weekend there was a limited hydroplane race on Lake Sammamish by the state park.

An icon of Walla Walla, the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center is a timeless and elegant accommodation for a romantic visit to the area’s fine wineries. Its period décor and special service always ensure a pleasant and memorable stay.