Experience Washington State Wine
Just minutes from downtown Yakima lays Washington State’s most important wine grape growing region: the Yakima Valley. Join CWU’s own Global Wine Studies graduate Brian Fairleigh for an experience of tasting and touring at some of Washington State’s most highly regarded wineries. Enjoy the beautiful vistas and peaceful calm of the Valley’s vineyards while sipping world-renowned red and white wines. Learn about the history of Washington’s wines, wine tasting techniques, how wine is made, and much more. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a veteran of many tastings, this trip has something for everyone. A relaxing afternoon in wine country awaits you.
Details
Cost: $10 Date: Saturday, February 6th Time: noon – 5PM Where: Meet in the hotel lobby and the vans will be waiting for us!
Preregistration for this event is required for planning purposes & a minimum of 10 participants are required.
Cowiche Canyon
Cowiche Canyon, located on the outskirts of Yakima, features wildflowers, great rock formations and nine old railroad trestles. The word Cowiche, sometimes spelled Cowychee, is said to mean footbridge between the valley and the mountains.
If there is enough snow we will go cross country skiing, otherwise we’ll hike. After a 2 hour refreshing outdoor experience we will go to Gilbert Cellars for a light snack and wine tasting. http://gilbertcellars.com/
Details
Time – 12:30 – 5PM Saturday February 6th Where: Meet in the hotel lobby and the vans will be waiting for us!
Preregistration for this event is required for planning purposes.
Cost – with cross country skiing – $35 Hiking only – $25 light snack & wine tasting not covered minimum 10 participants.
What to Bring: Warm clothes for outside winter activity, hiking boots or hiking shoes. Please indicate if you would like the cross country skiing option so that we can make sure to have enough equipment for everyone.
Yakima Cultural Center
The Yakama nation Museum opened in 1980 and is one of the oldest Native American Museums in the United States. The 12,0000 square foot exhibition hall is the result of years of hope, thought, and effort on the part of the Yakama people.
Details: There is no cost to this activity however for planning purposes we will need to know who would like to visit the Cultural Center and when you would like to go either Saturday or Sunday afternoon.
Self Guided Activities
City Walk
Get a sense of the history of downtown Yakima by taking this self -guided walking tour. You will experience outstanding architecture including the Gilbert Winery constructed of local basalt rocks in 1899 and The Seasons, A performing Arts Center renowned for its acoustics. It was built in Italian Renaissance Style in 1918 as a 1st Church of Christ Scientist.
Link to walking tour map: http://www.ci.yakima.wa.us/hpc/docs/Walking%20tours.pdf
Details: This is a Self –directed activity
Yakama Nation Legends Casino
Yakama Nation Legends Casino is truly Central Washington’s Premier Gaming and Entertainment Destination.
At Legends Casino, you will find the hottest gaming action around. With over 1,200 of the newest slot machines and all your favorite table games including live craps and roulette. Legends is the place to be for full Las Vegas style gambling fun. We also offer a large poker room and live keno game.
Located in the heart of Washington States famous wine country and with numerous other area tourist activities nearby, Legends Casino provides the perfect destination for fun and real casino excitement.
Details:
This is a Self-Directed Activity– shuttle available from Casino – (Museum is within walking distance!)