Here you find great editorials on the very best of the privately owned places to stay, wineries to visit and activities to enjoy in the Pacific Northwest.
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Harrison House Suites
A restored 1905 Craftsman-style retreat with a spectacular view of Friday Harbor.
Inn at El Gaucho
Located in the active Belltown District, this hotel atop a restaurant is in the center of all Seattle's attractions.
Boatyard Inn
A night spent at this water front inn is as close to the water as you can get without getting your feet wet.
The Willows Inn on Lummi Island
A true country Inn located on the low bank waterfront on scenic Lummi Island.
Basel Cellars Estate Winery
This is a stunning place! Sitting atop 87-ares of vineyards, the main home is 13,800 sq. feet of luxury accommodations, ideal for groups of friends. The pool-side cabana is perfect for a couple alone.
Va Piano Vineyards
In Italian, "Va Piano" means to go slowly. Coming from the Italian phrase "Chi va piano va sano e va lantano" or "he who goes slowly goes safely and goes far," it embodies the philosophy of the winery's owners who invested their time and their passion in growing the vineyards and designing this beautiful Old World facility...
Whitman Cellars
A boutique winery that produces about 5,000 cases per year, Whitman Cellars was established in 1998 by long-time Walla Walla residents and business owners John Edwards and Larry and Sally Thomason...
L'Ecole No 41
For a little "old school" charm to enjoy wine, look no further than L'Ecole No 41. Its historic location in an old schoolhouse gives a taste of interesting local history—and award-winning wines.
Saviah Cellars
Science meets art in Saviah Cellars — with great success. The combination of knowledge and creativity makes for delicious and accessible wines, all within the picturesque setting of classic Washington wine country...
Walla Walla Vintners
Walla Walla Vintners is a limited production winery specializing in handcrafted, premium red wines. Myles Anderson and Gordon Venneri, who play dual roles as owners and winemakers, celebrated their tenth anniversary of commercial production back in 2005...