Photos courtesy of Scott Butner Slamonella, Lorelai Killmore, Lois Slay’n, Skaterbug—these could be the names of Triple Crown-winning thoroughbreds, or hot new dubstep bands. But these irony-tinged monikers belong to bipeds on eight wheels with protective knee pads and mouth guards, brightly colored uniforms and knee socks, and sometimes, tutus and tattoos. They are roller … Read More
In ever-changing Walla Walla, there’s always something new to explore, with fresh and exciting tasting rooms opening throughout the year. If it’s been a while since your last visit, consider a stop at one of the latest places to taste, all an easy, sight-filled walk around downtown’s charming historic district. *Indicates participating Sip and Stroll location … Read More
Few things are better than live music, a cold beverage, and summertime vibes with your friends. Thankfully, Walla Walla offers a superior setting for this magic little combination. With a calendar’s worth of live music to accompany your visit, consider the following selection of happenings around town to provide the soundtrack to your stay this … Read More
If you’re one of the three out of ten Americans who make at least one new year’s resolution, chances are yours will be about health, exercise, or diet, reports the Pew Research Center. Enter Veganuary, a cleverly-named campaign that uses the month of January to raise awareness about the many benefits of the vegan, or … Read More
Winter snow in Walla Walla is never a given, but wine is another story—there’s always plenty to go around. The hope is that the two will combine seamlessly on Saturday, January 18, from 12–3 p.m., for Southside Snow Day, a wine-centric winter fest now in its second year. “We are going to hope for mother’s … Read More
NOTE: Grenache Fest will be November 7-8, 2025 Move over, Merlot. In Walla Walla, a cohort of winemakers and wine pros are going all in on Grenache, an earthy, fruity red wine famous in the Rhône region of France, and more recently abroad. The second annual Grenache Fest takes place Friday, November 8th and Saturday, … Read More
With all of Walla Walla’s renowned warmth and friendliness—and none of its sales tax—wine tasting around Milton-Freewater, Oregon offers an enriching view into the unique cross border American Viticultural Area (AVA) that is the Walla Walla Valley. Just across the state line, it’s an easy day trip from Walla Walla. Here’s how to make the … Read More
Anytime is a good time to visit Walla Walla’s Airport District, but for the second year in a row, Craig Wollam and Keith Dahlgren, owners of DW Distilling, the district’s craft brandy distillery, intend to pull out all the stops during one of the area’s busiest—harvest. The distillers will host the second annual Harvest Festival … Read More
An herb shop is a curious place to encounter in a fast-paced age. Inside the curio-packed boutique McGovern, for example, is an invitation to linger and look: to catch a whiff of dried chamomile and sage. To thumb through a field guide on wild mushrooms. To admire a pleasing pair of hand-dipped beeswax candles. Just … Read More
With decades of experience in luxury brands, and a lifetime spent cooking, entertaining, and event planning across the globe, Anand and Naina Rao of the Barn B&B offer a rare kind of hospitality in the heart of Walla Walla wine country. Like most farming communities, Walla Walla has its share of barns. Innkeepers Anand and … Read More
