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WASHINGTON WINE COUNTRY Plenty of Great Tastes TRAVEL & LEISURE

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apa and Sonoma Valleys are usually top of mind when it comes to touring wine country, and why not?

For decades, these California valleys have been the quintessential landmark for the American vintner and wine enthusiasts. Today, the region produces some of the more recognizable American wine labels and there are 525 vintners operating in the Napa Valley alone. It’s an immensely popular travel destination, but you don’t have to road trip it all the way to California to find some of the best wines in the country. Washington is catching up to California in the race for the title of Wine Country USA. The growing conditions across the central part of the state mimic that of some of the oldest vineyards in Europe and as the growth and expansion of the wine industry has accelerated, former dusty farm towns have become blossoming tourist destinations. All across the state, you’ll find a wide range of tasting rooms and varietals plus plenty of fun weekend destinations.

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According to the Washington Wine Commission, in 1996 there were 80 wineries producing about 35,000 tons per year. Flash forward twenty years to today, and there are nearly 900 wineries putting out 222,000 tons - it’s an incredible growth for such a short period. The amount of acreage for growing wine grapes has nearly tripled in that time, and there are currently 13 regions recognized by the federal government as American Viticultural Areas. Washington is second only to California in premium wine production with approximately 16-million cases going out this year. The total economic impact of the wine industry is more than $5 billion annually. While the bulk of the grapes are grown in the central and eastern parts of the state, there are wineries throughout, making a wine tasting weekend easy no matter where you’re starting from.

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The far eastern corner of the state is truly becoming a world famous region as evidenced by the more than 200 wineries operating in and around Walla Walla. of Olympia. Although smaller in size, you will often find unique wines rarely seen elsewhere in the state because of the wetter growing conditions found here. Pinot Noir and Riesling are the most commonly produced, but you can also find Madeleine Angevine, Muller Thurgau, Regent, Siegerrebe, which are most likely grapes you’ve never tasted before. Seattle Wine Tours offers guides and rides around the downtown area tasting rooms, and just 30 miles away in Woodinville, you will find more than 100 wineries including the famous Chateau Ste. Michelle as well as small artisan vintners.

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There are plenty of great tastes along the way.

This Bavarian town nestled in the mountains northwest of Wenatchee is a popular weekend getaway for visitors from both sides of the state. People come from all over for the famous Oktoberfest, summer adventure, winter Christmas celebrations and of course wine tasting.

One great benefit to wine tasting in Leavenworth is that the majority of the tasting rooms are all within walking distance of each other, eliminating the need for transportation. Those who do want to venture off to wineries outside of town can hire limos or buses, depending on group size. With so much else to do here, Leavenworth makes for a great trip with family or friends with time to fit in a few tastings here and there. If you find that most of the hotels, condos and vacation rentals are booked out, you can still find plenty of great tasting rooms in nearby Wenatchee. Shuttles run daily between the two towns allowing you easy access to both destinations.

The Columbia Valley Encompassing almost a third of the state’s land this is where the

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overwhelming majority of grapes are grown, 11-million acres to be exact.

About 30 different varieties of grapes are planted in the region. The most popular wines to come from this area are Cabernet Sauvignon followed by Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling and Syrah. While the Cascade Mountains see a generous amount of rain each year, they stop many weather systems from reaching the central part of the state. In fact, much of the Columbia Valley receives just 6 to 8 inches of rain per year and more than 300 days of sunshine, allowing for a growing season of up to 200 days.

Winemakers from as far away as Italy and Australia have moved to the area for its renowned growing conditions.

Located within the Valley are Ellensburg, Yakima, the Tri-Cities, and further north, Coulee City and Grand Coulee.

Walla Walla Valley The far eastern corner of the state is truly becoming a world famous region as evidenced by the more than 200 wineries operating in and around Walla Walla. There is an incredible variety of experiences to be had here from tasting rooms playing rock music to Cayuse Cellars which only opens its downtown tasting room one day a year to exclusive club members. What is truly unique about Walla Walla is how close you are to so many wineries. Those wanting to stay downtown can find enough places to try for a long weekend or more. Just ten minutes from town are dozens of more tasting rooms, and there are several shuttle services for hire that can plan a custom experience based on your tastes. Spring and fall barrel release weekends bring in an influx of visitors so be prepared to make reservations on these popular weekends and book your stay well in advance. A short drive up the road to Dayton, you will find a less

crowded version of Walla Walla and some very impressive wines as well.

Spokane With the popularity of courses in winemaking offered at Washington State University, many Coug grads are staying close to home and opening new wineries in and around Spokane. The Cork District offers visitors a map to area wineries as more pop up each year. Arbor Crest is situated above town with great views of the area, and a trip north of town to Green Bluff you will encounter several more wineries as well as a conglomerate of farms featuring different pick-your-own fruits, crafts and fun activities for the kids.

Wine tasting can often get a bad rap as something pretentious and intimidating if you don’t know much about it. While there are rooms that cater to this crowd across the state, generally you will find fun, knowledgeable vintners ready to help answer your questions. You don’t have to like everything and if something isn’t your favorite or you want to try a few extras without the effects of consuming mass quantities, don’t be afraid to pour your remaining taste out. Generally speaking, tastings run $5 to $15 and that fee is refunded if you purchase a bottle on-site.

With nearly 900 options across the state you’re sure to find something that fits your palate. It’s truly impressive to see such immense growth in the industry in just the past 20 years and even better that some

of the best wine not just in the country but around the globe, can be found right in your own backyard. Whether you’re a connoisseur or just starting to move from a wine box to a bottle, you’ll find fun, knowledge and perhaps a new favorite no matter where you decide to go.

With the popularity of courses in winemaking offered at Washington State University, many Coug grads are staying close to home and opening new wineries in and around Spokane.

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WALKING IN MEMORY WALKING FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

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By Debbie Heiser Event photos courtesy Debbie Heiser

BREAST CANCER FACTS: According to www.breastcancer.org, statistics involving breast cancer include the following: • About 12 perecent of women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

• In 2016, an estimated 246,660 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 61,000 new cases of non-invasive (in situ) breast cancer.

• About 2,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in men in 2016. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about one in 1,000.

• Breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. began decreasing in the year 2000, after increasing for the previous two decades.

They dropped by 7 percent from 2002 to 2003 alone. One theory is that this decrease was partially due to the reduced use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by women after the results of a large study called the Women’s Health Initiative were published in 2002. These results suggested a connection between HRT and increased breast cancer risk.

• For women in the U.S., breast cancer death rates are higher than those for any other cancer, besides lung cancer.

• About 85 percent of breast cancers occur in women who have no family history of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations.

“I have cancer.” These are three words that pack a punch and leave you breathless and dizzy. And those three words changed my life back in 2002.

I don’t remember much about the scene when my mother, then only 57 years old, spoke these words, other than she had all our family, my dad, my two sisters, my husband and I all together when out of her mouth came, “I have breast cancer.” From that moment on, life was a bit of a blur, and me being the type of person I am, I immediately went to the American Cancer Society and ordered a packet of information on breast cancer. What was this disease that I knew people had and from which both lived and died?

I began to research, finding an organization called Susan G. Komen that began in 1982 provided information and funding. It had begun as people were just beginning to hear more about this type of cancer. Needless to say, after surgeries and chemotherapy, which took about six months, my mother was given a clean bill of health. She was to get

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mammograms every six months until she reached the five-year survival benchmark.

And for the next six months, she lived with this thought in the back of her mind.

My mother and I were close and in my adult life we became best friends. There was not a day that went by that my mother and I didn’t at least speak over the phone. Since we lived a mile away from each other, many of those conversations were face-to-face.

One day in November in 2004, we took off a day from work and headed into the city to do our annual Christmas shopping.

Driving down the interstate, she voiced her concerns about a lump she had felt just that morning in her breast and asked if I wouldn’t mind if we stopped by the hospital on our way to shop so she could get it checked.

Don’t ask me how she got an appointment, or if we used the emergency room as these details were not remembered. Of course, I would drive there. After her test, we went on our way to shop and a few weeks later, those darn words reappeared again, “I have cancer.” Who really knows what had happened, but doctors thought that one cell had remained, and because she had not received radiation, it had begun growing, and it was even more aggressive than before.

My sisters and I decided we wanted to do something tangible to eliminate this

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disease. Jenny and I both loved to walk, and I had seen an ad for the Avon Walk, a 39.3 mile walk in Los Angeles where Jenny resided. It required a marathon the first day and 13 miles the second. The Avon Foundation supported research and early detection with an emphasis on low income men and women. So, with a passion to kick this disease in the butt, we started our training and fundraising in earnest. Boy, did I have a lot to learn! I had no idea what mole skin or pronation was prior to setting out on this course; however, mole skin and the right tennis shoes became my best friends over the course of the next nine months. A key element in being successful at walking a marathon or more is training. Your feet must be in shape to handle the amount of steps, much more so than any other part of your body, and your mind must be focused on the end goal. As we watched our mother fight this disease, her unwavering focus to live was paramount and inspired us to keep going when we wanted to stop.

Between, Jenny, my other sister, Amanda, and I, we raised more than $20,000, which was really a testament to the many people and businesses our mother had touched.

Jenny and I began the walk on September 11, 2004 with a playlist from Amanda. As we walked the boardwalk on the beach, we thought, “Wow this isn’t so bad.” With rest stops every mile to mile-and-a-half, funny

decorated vans following us playing music and hundreds of other walkers in the warm California sun, we thought, “This will be a breeze!” Actually, it wasn’t bad until about mile 21 when we heard a snap and Jenny experienced what we later learned was a hairline fracture in her foot. But she never gave up, and those last six miles as she limped along were pretty slow.

The following day, Jenny cheered for me and I took the last 13 miles on my own.

I think this is a bit like what my mom experienced. Her end goal was to live. But this changed as she realized it probably wouldn’t be a long term goal to one that she wanted to have one more Christmas together as an entire family. She never gave up; however, she had to adjust her goals as she fought the fight. There were times when my mother limped along as the cancer spread to her brain, her lungs, eventually to her kidneys and liver, requiring radiation and chemo that physically, mentally and emotionally drained her. She never quit cheering for others as she continued to run her small business, a True Value Hardware store, and gave back to the community.

For Christmas of 2004, we decided to spend the night at our parents’ home with our families so that we could relive those early morning Santa arrivals. Two weeks before Christmas, my mother developed a

cold, and with anyone who is experiencing cancer, this is not good. Doctors pumped her with antibiotics, and she improved.

laughed and said, “No way!” Who did I turn to next but my loving husband? Oh, the things we will do for love!

I wore her down. In the fall of 2015, we headed to San Diego, both of us walking for our mothers who had died of cancer.

The weekend before Christmas, we headed to our annual extended family celebrations.

On Saturday, my mother woke up feeling terrible, coughing, running a fever and just looked awful. We made the decision to skip the get-together on Sunday and drove her immediately to the hospital in Kansas City. The next two weeks were some of the worst but also some of the best weeks of my life too because they were filled with late night family conversations, shared memories and emotions. My mother spent almost two weeks in the intensive care unit (ICU) and made a miraculous full recovery from pneumonia. But after two days in a room, she slipped into a coma. On January 1, 2005, at about 9am, surrounded by her family, she passed away. This moment is etched in my mind forever as I could physically feel the sacredness and the presence of God as she went from this world.

This walk was much like the other and in 2006 we started out on the threeday journey. With thousands of walkers, we celebrated, shared mole skin and laughed ourselves through the 20 miles a day. These organizations do a wonderful job with semitrucks converted into hot showers, massage booths and our nightly tents in which to camp. The first night of this walk, Kansas City weather kicked in, forcing us to be bused to a nearby warehouse where we slept on the floor as the gusty winds and pounding rain fell. As we approached the finish line this time, at mile 60, we felt and heard rumblings, looking up into the sky we realized the Blue Angel tour was occurring at the same time! Now that’s a fly by!

This walk was much harder, and there were many times I wanted to give up as the

Why this story about my mother and cancer? Why have you walked so many miles for breast cancer?

These are questions I hear frequently. This story is the reason behind the miles!

After the first walk with my sister, I crossed it off my bucket list and didn’t think about it again. Our family had walked in the Komen 5K walks since 1998, and when I heard that Avon Walk 3-Day, 60-mile walk was coming to Kansas City, I called my sister and asked if she wanted to do it again. She

As we watched our mother fight this disease, her unwavering focus to live was paramount and inspired us to keep going when we wanted to stop.

Fast forward about a decade and a move to Sandpoint when I decided I needed a fitness goal. Something prompted me, and I signed up for the 3-Day, 60-mile walk but was trying to decide between Seattle and San Diego. Let’s see…deal with rain or have sun with tennis shoes and hope for no blisters. That’s a no brainer. San Diego won out. Again, my sister opted out and my husband did so as well. So, I asked, Barb Perusse, who loves to walk. She agreed to train with me only, but as time went on,

heat, dust and pain of blisters descended.

On day three, I cried while I walked, and I prayed for strength and inspiration. In the midst of all this, a picture of my mother as she sat in her chemo chair with this strange port in her chest and a smile on her face came to my mind. She had the option to give up and chose not to. She fought, and I was complaining about a few blisters and being hot and tired. Wow! This time the finish line was glorious. Although the recovery time was longer, I would not trade any of those miles and shared experiences.

I have trained and walked more than 240

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Why this story about my mother and cancer? Why have you walked so many miles for breast cancer? These are questions I hear frequently. This story is the reason behind the miles!

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miles in official walks simply for the love of my mother and the sincere desire for no one to ever experience cancer! All three of my walking partners have similar reasons. Regardless of whether you agree with the organizations, the awareness, education and early detection has decreased breast cancer diagnoses by 37 percent in the last 10 years. That’s a win to me and signs that we need to continue down this path. The thought crosses my mind occasionally that my mother might have been alive today had those advancements been available to her. But the hope and reality of survival is higher for others because of these advancements. It’s another reason that I do the walks.

Will I do another walk? I’m not counting it completely off although I’ve crossed it off my bucket list now three times! I may likely do so as my Aunt Ruth, my mother’s sister, was just diagnosed in March of this year. It’s my small way to help eradicate breast cancer! If you are interested in walking, a local, shorter walk is in Spokane. Just be careful if you see me, because I might call you to walk with me in the future!

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Northwest Paddling Festival May 6-7. Calling all paddling enthusiasts! The Northwest Paddling Festival is happening at Lake Sammamish State Park on May 5, 2 to 7pm, and May 6, 9am to 5pm. There will be more than 60 paddle sports businesses offering canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and gear. Attendance is free! Demo canoes or kayaks for the day for $7. northwestpaddlingfestival.com.

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Opening Day, the official opening of Seattle's boating season, kicks off with an array of festivities such as the morning crew races, sailboat race and of course, the big event – the Boat Parade! The event starts at noon with the boom of the cannon and the opening of the Montlake Bridge. This is a great family affair! Line the shoreline to watch the procession of decorated boats. www.nwboatinfo.com/Events-OpeningDay.html

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May 11-14. Take part in the Ballard Jazz Festival in downtown Ballard for four days of amazing music! In its 14th year, with 30 bands scheduled to perform, this is one of Ballard’s most popular events you won’t want to miss. Discounted tickets are on sale now! Check out ballardjazzfestival. com for more information. Photo courtesy of Ballard Jazz Festival.

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Mother’s Day Train Ride May 7-9. Embark on a journey through the Upper Snoqualmie Valley starting at either North Bend Depot or Snoqualmie Depot. Moms get to board the outstanding railroad museum for free! This five-mile common carrier railroad allows museum visitors to experience a train excursion aboard historic railroad coaches between 10am and 5pm.

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10th Annual Rainier Independent Film Festival May 13-15. The Rainier Independent Film Festival is a gateway to an explorative cinematic journey, set in the transformative landscape of Mt. Rainier’s forested community. Come watch the selected film winners, take part in workshops and enjoy a party!

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Bluegrass from the Forest Festival May 13-15. Mark your calendars! The Bluegrass Forest Festival held at Shelton High School has a great lineup in store. Enjoy music by Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley, Runaway Train, Michael Cleveland and more! This festival is filled with contests, bands, and a night's worth of jamming. Visit bluegrassfromtheforest. com for the schedule.

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Gig Harbor Beer Festival

Armed Forces Day Celebration

This is a sell out event! Join in this year’s Beer Festival in Uptown Gig Harbor.

Starting at noon enjoy eight taste tokens to try Northwest craft brewers’ beers and rock out to live music! Nearby restaurants will be open for dining. Buy your tickets early! Must be 21 or older. www.gigharborbeerfestival.com.

Joint Base Lewis-McChord will open its gates to the community to celebrate Armed Forces Day. From 10am to 6pm view historic military vehicles and reenactments. There will be carnival rides, music, a climbing wall and of course food and craft vendors! Great for families and children.

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Follow the map to 30 checkpoints on foot or bike during the Gig Harbor Street Scramble! Families, teens, friends, runners, cyclists and walking enthusiasts will check in at 8:30am at Skansie Brothers Park before heading off to the checkpoints.

There will music, booths, awards and T-shirts! Free.

The Museum of Flight is honoring our military on Memorial Day. Enjoy music performed by the Boeing Employee Concert Band from 10:30 to 11:30am, followed by the ceremony featuring Veteran, former POW, and Retired Air Force Major Joseph Crecca. Museum admission is free for veterans and active U.S. military who show ID.

Bring the family out to enjoy tanks, military vehicles and artillery weapons at Paine Field in Everett. This festive annual event, includes driving and firing demonstrations of tanks and artillery, features remote control tanks, reptiles, food and fun! Doors open at 10am and the fun lasts until 5pm.

Visit www.flyingheritage.com for more information.

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Thirty-five graduating seniors will be honored during the 14th annual Students of Distinction program. Join in the awards dinner and ceremony from 6:30 to 9pm at Chapel Hill honoring distinguished graduating seniors from Gig Harbor, Peninsula and Henderson Bay high schools. Tickets available at www.2016-sodawards.eventbrite.com

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By Jani Gonzalez If you are looking to plan a unique experience, either for travel or for your wedding day, why not look to the countless opportunities we have in the Pacific Northwest in the many vineyards that grace our countryside. Many wineries offer a beautiful backdrop for either the wedding, the reception, the rehearsal dinner, or all three! Make your day unique and a reflection of you. Here we offer just some of the places where you can visit on your travels or plan your romantic day. We also offer some of the new trends for today’s bride and groom. Be creative and above all, have fun! Photo

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Carl’s Pond Winery Gig Harbor, WA | 253.906.2298 | carlspondwinery.com Carl’s Pond Winery, run by friends Gary Sleeger and Frank Reale, is named after Sleeger’s uncle by marriage, Carl Tweiten. Sleeger was inspired by Tweiten who built his home and landscaped the current site of the winery after being blinded in an accident. Sleeger and Reale use grapes from the Yakima Valley and Rattlesnake Hills in their wines. While the winery is currently a work in progress, their wines can be found in a variety of local stores and restaurants around Gig Harbor, or order online on their website. Check in with them this summer at the Sip and Stroll wine function by the Harbor History Museum.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

8977 N Road | Peshastin, WA 509.548.7019 | icicleridgewinery.com Icicle Ridge Winery has two tasting rooms located in the quaint German-styled town of Leavenworth, Washington. Driving time is under four hours from Coeur d’Alene (224 miles) or about two and onehalf hours (134.8 miles) from Seattle. Visiting this winery plus walking around the picturesque town of Leavenworth makes for a perfect weekend getaway.

The winery also offers the unique pairing of wine and hiking, called the Wine Hikes. Hike a trail with them followed by a wine tasting back at the winery.

Wine Hikes will be held May 28 and June 4, 11 and 18. They will also be hosting the White Party June 25 and the Tuscan Moon Dinner August 6.

1411 NE 145th Street | Woodinville, WA | 425.488.1133 | ste-michelle.com Make another weekend trip of visiting Chateau Ste. Michelle, or maybe consider it for a destination wedding. Located in Woodinville, outside of Seattle, the winery has existed for just over 100 years, since 1912. Make a summer road trip to attend any of their 2016 Summer Concert Series with legendary musicians such as Paul Simon and Bob Dylan performing among other notable and cherished musicians. The concerts are held at the winery’s amphitheater. Concert-goers are invited to bring a picnic lunch. They also host monthly culinary events from which to choose.

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Trillium Creek Winery 17812 G Street | Lakebay, WA | 253.884.5746 | www.trilliumcreekwinery.com Trillium Creek Winery is the hobby-turned-business of Claude and Claudia Gahard. The couple started making wine on the side, and when they purchased their property on the Key Peninsula, they turned it into the Trillium Creek Winery. They grow their own grapes and also purchase them from other eastern Washington farms.

Because of their individual tastes for wine – Claude, from France, prefers dry wines while Claudia likes the fruitier ones – they make both. Claudia says they grow their Pinot Noir grapes but bring in the ones for Chardonnay, Merlot, Riesling, Cabernet, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. They recently added a blackberry wine. Boaters can be picked up at the marinas and driven to the tasting room too!

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Pend d’Oreille Winery 301 Cedar Street| | Sandpoint, ID | 208.265.8544 | powine.com Sandpoint is home to Pend d’Oreille Winery, run by husband and wife team of Steve and Julie Meyer, for the past 20 years. Steve learned the art of winemaking from the masters at the French vineyards. He and Julie invite you to taste from their selection of award-winning wines. Taste their Syrah, which is a fan favorite! Stop also at the Bistro Rouge on the premises for a great pairing of food and wine. Throughout the year, the winery also hosts a series of events, including family-friendly ones such as their annual Harvest Party in addition to playing host to many music groups who perform there regularly. In addition, they also have a wine club and monthly discounts on bottles and cases. Make this winery a day-trip destination this summer!

Coeur d’Alene Cellars 3890 N Schreiber Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID | 208.664.2336 | cdacellars.com This family-owned winery is perfect for a Coeur d’Alene destination wedding.

Founder, Kimber Gates, has wedding packages for you, or consider the winery for the rehearsal dinner. They can assist with the party preparation and coordinate parking for your event. On any given weekend, visitors can arrange for a wine tasting or host a wine-and-paint party. Make sure to sample their best-selling wine, the Viognier. All labels are designed by Sarah Gates, Kimber’s mother. Also ask about their wine club which delivers a different wine package every quarter.

6371 Kootenai St, Bonnerport Building | Bonners Ferry, ID 208.290.4397 | heartrockwines.com Heart Rock Wines is headed by husband and wife team Kris and Lillian Lonborg. Their store is stock full of boutique wines from Washington, Idaho and Oregon, with a selection of Californian and international varietals as well. They offer wine tasting five days a week and will waive the fee if a bottle is purchased. Come and enjoy sampling some wine along with an assortment of cheese and cured meat platters, snacks or side dishes, or join their wine club! Heart Rock is also available for private parties and catering. This month, they are introducing craft beers, cider and mead in their Crosstime Saloon downstairs from Heart Rock Wines in the Bonnerport Building. Follow them on Facebook as they continue to update their selection of wine, beer and food!

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Greenery If you want to be a little less traditional in not only your wedding décor, but also your floral arrangements, try “going green.” Using greenery is a great way to tie all of your decorations together – from tabletop centerpieces to a trellis to arrangements placed at the altar and even as cake decorations.

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