Archive for October, 2011

Vacation Rentals, Retreats and Guesthouses

Monday, October 17th, 2011

In the Yakima Valley  you will find a number of vacation rental accommodations for your family or friend’s getaway.  Whether you are looking to stay on winery grounds,  want to be surrounded by forest,  stay on a working farm, the Yakima Valley is the perfect place with the perfect climate.

Chinook Pass, Hwy 410

Bethel Ridge Retreat: Carmack Creek Lodge and Aspen View Lodge are located close to nature, surrounded by forest,  an excellent spot for hikers, skiers, hunters,  rock climbers or those who want to enjoy the peace of the mountains with day trips to wine country or Mt.  Rainier.  The lodges are decorated with leather furniture, luxurious bedrooms, separate dining area, fully equipped kitchen,  outdoor private deck, gas barbecue, and hot tubs. Located in the woods thirty minutes west of downtown Yakima. pictured (Map)

Whistlin’ Jack  Lodge: Whistlin’ Jack Lodge, a 50 year tradition in mountain hospitality! Located in Cliffdell (milepost 96.1)  with six quaint and well appointed cottages with private decks and private outdoor hot tubs, as well as two small bungalows, all surrounded by heavily forested land.  Accommodations are just a short walk from the main lodge. You will find excellent hiking, fishing, horseback riding or  cross-country skiing nearby. The main lodge features a restaurant  for your breakfast, lunch, or  fine dining experience in the evening.  On weekends listen to live music in the lounge by house musician, Don Forgey.  (Map)

Yakima, WA

Sunland Vineyards & GuestHouse: Rediscover the beauty of nature in this simple country guest house, play on the spacious lawns, journey to the pond.   All of this just 5 miles from the city of Yakima, yet it feels surprisingly remote. (Map)

Latchwood Cottage: Want to stay close to downtown Yakima?  Latchwood Cottage, built in the 1930′s, is a 3 bedroom home with beautiful backyard garden and patios. This home is located in a residential area of Yakima surrounded by beautiful homes in the Barge-Chestnut Historic district. (Map)

Zillah, WA

Zillah Lakes: Enjoy the amenities of a new vacation home in the Zillah Lakes development in the heart of Yakima Valley’s Rattlesnake Hills AVA with over 20 wineries within a 20 minute drive. Relax with walking trails, lake fishing, and room for you and your dog to roam. Special Rate of $299  for a two night stay. Includes  private tour of Knight Hill winery during crush and  bottle of wine in these fabulous homes. Offer good until Thanksgiving 2011. (pictured )(Map)

Outlook, WA

Tefft Cellars Winery/Outlook Inn Guest House: Want to stay at a winery but yet enjoy your own private retreat? This 3 bedroom guesthouse is located next to Tefft Cellars Winery surrounded by the vineyards of the Rattlesnake Hills AVA.  Enjoy the secluded deck overlooking the vineyards and the relaxing influence of great wine and beautiful scenery. (Map)

Granger, WA

Punkin Center Guesthouse: Punkin Center Farms’ guesthouse built in 1949 remodeled in 2011, is located on a 70 acre working family farm 2 miles north of Granger, Washington within the Yakima Valley.  The loft offers views of  Mt. Adams, the 4 acre organic market garden, and 30 acres of cherries, pears, apples and prunes.  Relax in wine country on the deck or take a stroll through the orchard. Includes a full kitchen stocked with breakfast basics. pictured (Map)

Grandview, WA

Cowan Estates: Cowan Estates is a hilltop retreat in Grandview, WA, overlooking 65 acres of  wine grapes, cherry trees, and hops. Enjoy the view of the entire valley, Mount Adams and Mount Rainier.  Located in the heart of Washington Wine country, between the Rattlesnake Hills AVA and the Prosser wineries, this 3600 square foot home with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths is the perfect location in the heart of Washington Wine Country. pictured (Map)

Leavenworth, WA

Worldmark Leavenworth: WorldMark Leavenworth timeshare resales and rentals in Leavenworth, a charming Bavarian-styled village, located 1  1/2 hours north of the Yakima Valley.  Head to the beautiful Icicle Creek area, where you’ll find trail-heads aplenty or, depending on the season, check out the downhill and cross-country skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, river rafting, fishing, horseback riding, and golfing. Located on the edge of town, between the Cascades, the Wenatchee River, and the Leavenworth Golf Club, the resort features a swimming pool, two hot tubs, sport court, and a clubhouse with games

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Tieton Cider Works – Boutique Cider Maker

Monday, October 10th, 2011

It is fall harvest in the Yakima Valley, with juicy ripe apples picked fresh off the trees in Yakima Valley orchards.  Come pick or purchase your farm fresh apples  for your homemade applesauce and  holiday homemade apple pies.  A popular product of the Yakima Valley from the farm fresh fruit is Tieton Cider Works cider.  Apples  harvested from their organic orchards are made into  signature boutique ciders.  This is the perfect beverage for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years Eve and Easter holidays or to enjoy anytime.

Tieton Cider Works is located in the small artist community of Tieton, WA, where a creative community, Mighty Tieton, is established.  At this time a dozen independently owned artisan businesses have started or expanded under the Mighty Tieton banner. Tieton Cider Works is one of these craft businesses.  The family owned ranch, Harmony Orchards, was first homesteaded in the 1930′s, now the organic cider apples grown in the orchards produce tasty products.

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Currently this boutique farm produces seven ciders, which are available for tasting at events all over the state such as Taste Washington, Washington Brewers Festival, Mighty Tieton Events and Yakima Fresh Hop Ale Festival.

  • Blossom Nectar Cider, the sweetest cider with hints of melon and vanilla with a long finish.
  • Cherry Cider, definitely an apple cider, with a taste of cherry and like clove and cinnamon spices and a medium finish.
  • Harmony Reserve Cider with hints of lemon and hazelnut with pomegranate at the beginning of the long finish.
  • Tieton Blend Cider is the driest cider with clean citrus and crisp apple notes, with a nice long finish.
  • Wild Washington Apple Cider hints of pineapple, caramel and slight oak or wood flavor with a medium finish.
  • Apricot Cider is the newest crisp apple cider infused with the tartness of apricot.
  • Precipice Perry Cider is a sparkling beverage akin to champagne, dry and brilliant finishing with citrus and strawberry notes.

You may purchase these ciders locally at Gilbert Cellars, Stems, The Tasting Room, Thompson’s Farm Market or online directly.

Mighty Tieton was recently featured in Sunset Magazine as a Day-Trip destination and a small city experiencing an artistic revival.  To read the October 2011PDF  article; Click here.

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Country Farm Harvest Celebrations

Monday, October 3rd, 2011

Fall harvest celebrations in the Yakima Valley center around family farms offering unique activities and experiences, Enjoy the wholesome farm life in the country, pick farm fresh apples right off the trees, choose your special Halloween pumpkin, negotiate a hay maze, go on a hay ride, squeeze fresh apple cider, watch the pumpkin cannon shoot pumpkin into the sky.  These and many other harvest activities, including wine grape stomping are happening in the month of October in the Yakima Valley. Come enjoy these simple farm celebrations with your family.

At Thompson’s Farm in Naches, WA , you can pick your pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, Watch the famous pumpkin cannon fire pumpkins into the air and smash on the ground, enjoy the hayride, farm animals, u-pick  and u-select apples, cornstalks, squash, and gourds from 10am to 4 pm every Saturday and Sunday.

During October Days at Washington Fruit Place, Bring the family to the free event for hay rides, cider tasting, pumpkin patch, hay maze, and apple variety tasting, every weekend in October.  Take time to shop in the unique gift shop in the big red barn.

Jones Farms, a second generation family farm, offers farm fresh fruit at their country fruit stand. You can walk by the orchards to enjoy the duck pond, make your way through the massive hay maze or picnic in the orchard.

Have a fun day on the farm with the family at The Apple and Pumpkin Festival at Bill’s Berry Farm. This event features u-pick/we pick pumpkins and apples and make your own apple cider.  Visit the farm store with fall decor and enjoy the warm apple cider donuts. Take advantage of the photo opportunities as your children enjoy pony rides, hay rides, and barnyard train rides. Roast marshmallows, eat All-American food, listen to live music, negotiate the corn maze, watch demonstrations and classes each weekend in October.

Fall harvest in the Yakima Valley is the time for farm fresh family fun, picking out the perfect pumpkin for Halloween and so much more. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy simple pleasures with the family on the farms of the Yakima Valley.
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