/Arts & Entertainment
By Vicki Hillhouse There was a period when fabric artist Jessica Cook was so captivated by the process of hand-dying textiles that she almost forgot to make anything out of them. “I just kept dying more and more fabric, until finally I said to myself, ‘I need to do something with all of these beautiful … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse A lot of people don’t consider themselves artists when they visit The Refinery for the first time. Put some clay in their hands, though, and you can witness a shift, says potter, artist and founder Jess Portas. Located at 205 S. Second Ave., The Refinery is a community pottery and art studio … Read More
By Vicki Hillhouse An heirloom-dyed knitwear collection was the farthest thing from Elaine Vandiver’s mind when she and her husband bought farm property at the state line in 2013. But there she was with 10 acres of land that sprouted into a vibrant ocean of green grass. The two llamas that came with the property … Read More
The Walla Walla Guitar Festival is a three-day festival, including national acts and more than 10 venues. It’s a collection of shows over the weekend with big shows on each day and something for everybody — blues, roots, funk R&B, rock ‘n’ roll.
There’s really nothing like a small-town holiday. Charming storefronts are decorated with care. Hand-made gifts and home-spun goodness abound. The lines are short (or non-existent). Santa and twinkle lights and cheer (both the wine-kind and the merry-kind) are everywhere. And in Walla Walla, you could visit just about any time in December and have an affordable, delightful holiday getaway. Here are our top picks to experience during your Small-Town Holiday Getaway in Walla Walla.
Walla Walla hailed as the West’s Standout Wine and Dine region in the 2022 Sunset Travel Awards. Walla Walla Wins best in the West As Julia Child once said, “Wine is meant to be with food. That’s the point of it.” Recognizing this, the editors of Sunset Magazine scoured the West to find a destination … Read More
Walla Walla is vibrant and bustling any time of year, with plenty to do both inside and out. For an even more memorable taste of Walla Walla’s community spirit and hospitality, plan your visit around one of our popular signature events. January – Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival The sweet sounds of the Chamber Music … Read More
If you’re an art lover, you’re in luck! Local artist, Kim Nemeth’s highly anticipated studio and gallery, The Cotton Wool, opened in the fall of 2021 and has been an exciting addition to Walla Walla. This small but stunning space is not your typical gallery. Here, Kim’s unique (and extremely popular) woven pieces are displayed … Read More
by Vicki Hillhouse Nowhere evokes the luxury and life of the American Victorian era in Walla Walla like the Kirkman House Museum. The 1880 brick mansion is like a time capsule at the corner of Colville and Cherry streets. Its Italiante-style architecture stands alone at the convergence of contemporary houses and the downtown commercial district … Read More
by Vicki Hillhouse If you missed part one about the Fort Walla Walla Museum, you can read that here first. Down the hill from Fort Walla Walla Museum’s exhibit buildings, a village of wooden structures offers a peek into pioneer living. Pioneer living at the center of town The doorways, windows and even limited entry … Read More
