The Lodge at Columbia Point: Washington Riverside Luxury
It's social hour at The Lodge at Columbia Point, and that means every guest of age receives a complimentary wine tasting. I'm happy to partake, after all, when ... Read More...
Wines and Spirits
Quaint Camas Washington is Ideal for a Girlfriends Getaway
Camas, Washington is a small Columbia River Gorge town that has undergone a transformation. There are lovely large homes dotting the wooded landscape, lake-side... Read More...
5 Reasons to Wander Ellensburg, Washington
Just north of the Yakima Valley of Washington lies the rural western town of Ellensburg. Known for the Ellensburg Rodeo, one of the top 10 in the U.S., Ellensbu... Read More...
Vintage Vibe Meets Modern Convenience at the Grape Leaf Inn
Think of the Grape Leaf Inn, in Healdsburg, California, as an ideal place to plan a wine country getaway for adults. Quiet, clean and full of natural light, the... Read More...
More Than Moonshine: 5 Must-Try Distilleries
This article originally appeared in the June 2018 issue of So Scottsdale! magazine.
Back in the day, there was a certain dangerous allure to moonshine. Bes... Read More...
Yakima Valley’s Hoptown Pizza: Perfect Pizza in the Country
We were doing a little wine-focused agritourism in Washington’s sunny Yakima Valley. Wine tasting, chocolate sampling and asparagus hunting had gone well. But w... Read More...
Fun Summer Cocktails: Cool Down with Great Sips
Nothing says summer better than a refreshing cocktail. From around the world or across the street, here are a few cocktails that you can make for yourself—or pl... Read More...
Discovering Wine, Food and Sunshine in Washington’s Yakima Valley
Three hours from Portland and two and a half from Seattle, lie the small towns and agricultural lands of the Yakima Valley. It’s the source of much that is good... Read More...
Wandering The Dalles Oregon: Pioneers, Brew Pubs and Victorians
The Dalles, Oregon, on the sunny end of the Columbia River Gorge, is a small town filled with picturesque Victorians, historic buildings, and friendly people. I... Read More...
Discovering Asheville NC: Architecture, Beer, Music and More
Asheville, North Carolina is bursting at the seams with things to do, places to explore and, of course, beers to drink. There are simply not enough hours, no ma... Read More...