Women-Owned Businesses to Support in Washington Wine Country
It’s Women’s History Month, a celebration for which we’ll most definitely raise a glass! Visit Tri-Cities is highlighting a variety of women-owned businesses to support when planning a trip to Washington Wine Country this spring. Did you know it’s also Washington Wine Month? Whether you’re planning a long wine tasting weekend or looking ahead for Mother’s Day adventures, here are a few of our favorite, women-owned places to visit in Washington’s Tri-Cities.
Get out to explore. Taste Washington’s acclaimed Red Mountain AVA by wagon, horse or bicycle with Red Mountain Trails. Owner Teresa Owens is a longtime local who knows the wines, trails and friendly folks of the region. She shares stories, details and expertise on these wine fueled adventure tours. Northwest Paddleboarding is a mother-daughter small business success story. Offering a paddleboard and kayak rentals, along with lessons, SUP yoga, tours and moonlight paddles, visitors of all ages enjoy exploring the mighty Columbia.
When life’s got you down, it’s time to throw an axe, or have a smash party. Axe KPR Hatchet Range is an indoor urban axe throwing experience fit for ages 8+, get in and get throwing. Along the same vein, Take a break offers smash therapy, along with a paint splash room. Yes, this is as satisfying as it sounds. Read more here.
Unleash your creativity while indulging in delicious food and wine. We all know Barnard Griffin for its amazing wines and heritage as pioneers of the Washington Wine Industry, but did you know it’s home to a glass studio? db Studio Fused Glass at Barnard Griffin offers a variety of hand-blown products, as well as glass fusing classes. Continue the arts and wine vibe at The Wet Palette Studio, which offers a variety of painting sessions classes alongside a menu of delicious bites and local libations.
Located in the heart of Washington Wine Country, the Tri-Cities - Kennewick, Pasco and Richland in southeastern corner of the state offers a sun-drenched retreat for exploration and rejuvenation. The Tri-Cities region by car, is three hours from Seattle and Portland, two hours from Spokane, and one hour from Walla Walla and Yakima. Arrive by Amtrak train and then bike or rideshare from Pasco’s Intermodal Station to a hotel or restaurant of choice. Fly into the Tri-Cities Airport, with direct flights to and from 10 major hubs. Discover the details at visittri-cities.com @Tri-CitiesWashington on Facebook @Tri-CitiesWA on Instagram and Twitter.
Photo Credit L-R: (1) Exploring the Columbia River (2) Moonlight Paddle, courtesy of NW Paddleboarding; (3) Wagon Ride on Red Mountain (4) Meeting the Locals, courtesy Gray Mountain Photography; (5) art in progress at db Studio at Barnard Griffin; (6) try a hand at axe throwing, courtesy Axe KPR