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Wet Your Whistle at These Four Walla Walla Distilleries 

While the Walla Walla Valley is known for our wine, we’re proud to boast a burgeoning distillery scene in our corner of the state. From the smoothest whiskey to vibrant, flavored vodkas and brandies brimming with local character, Walla Walla is distilling some mighty fine spirits. Whether you’re a connoisseur of craft spirits or simply … Read More

Where to Shop Woman-Owned in Walla Walla

Pictured above: Trove Mercantile & Design Owner, Julie Batson From yoga studio trendsetters to wildly talented local artists, the Walla Walla Valley is home to a diverse and mighty collection of female-owned businesses. Whether you are looking to shop, work out, or purchase the perfect bottle of wine, you can do so at one of … Read More

Prefer zero proof? Walla Walla has so much to offer

Going dry. Sober curious. Zero proof. By Vicki Hillhouse Of all the ways to describe an alcohol-free experience — whether for a night, a month or the foreseeable future — one label that doesn’t apply is “boring.” Gone are the days of ho-hum zero-alcohol beverage options. A growing number of Walla Walla’s restaurant, bar and … Read More

Walla Walla Guitar Festival

4 days, 45 acts, in 14 venues, in Downtown Walla Walla! The 13th annual Walla Walla Guitar Festival is coming up this March. Thursday, March 7 – Sunday, March 10, 2024 is bound to be a rockin’ time. There’s nothing that can replicate the feeling of a live performance; the energy of the performers and … Read More

Spring Release Weekend

Spring Release Weekend is one of the most popular wine-tasting weekends in Walla Walla, and with very good reason. As the name implies, this weekend is one where virtually all wineries “release” new vintages so you can be among the first to sample and own the latest Walla Walla wines! The excitement of the new … Read More

Spring Kickoff Weekend

April is a fantastic time to visit Walla Walla: the changing seasons bring the Blue Mountains alive in shades of vibrant green, mild temperatures set the stage for enjoyable outdoor recreation, and the area wineries are celebrating Walla Walla Wine Month. Plan your visit to coincide with the 5th Annual Walla Walla Valley Wine Month … Read More

Horseshoe Prairie Snowshoeing Adventure

When the Big Gray sets in, the best way out is up. By Melissa Queen In the Pacific Northwest some might call it the Big Dark – those winter days when it feels like you live more of your day-to-day life in the dark than in the daytime. Across these parts of Eastern Washington, it … Read More

What Do Winemakers Do in Winter in Walla Walla?

We tapped an industry professional to find out This article was originally published on Ski Magazine. When Jean-François Pellet, director of winemaking and a partner at Pepper Bridge Winery, moved to Walla Walla, Washington, he had a two-year contract and no intention of staying. Born and raised outside Geneva, Switzerland, he had been a winemaker in Spain, … Read More

Toast a Reimagined Holiday Barrel Weekend

By Vicki Hillhouse Note: The 2024 Holiday Barrel Weekend will be Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8. What do you get when a homespun holiday kickoff in a picturesque town pairs with a celebration of world-class wine and food? A packed weekend with something for everyone. Two longstanding Walla Walla traditions combine Dec. 1-3 … Read More