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Contents essential features Essential Events 21-23 Experiencing Art - Inland Empire Style 28-35 MAC Art Auction Spokane 39 Essential Spotlights 41, 55, 91 Define Your Design 44-48 Ordinary to Extraordinary – Refresh Your Home To Sell 51 The Thrill of The Hunt 52-54 The Story’s in The Buildings - The Historic Buildings of Spokane 56-58 Preserving The Resplendent Past - Restoring & Repurposing Walla Wallas’ Historic Buildings 60-63 The Classic Cocktail Comeback 66-70 Mead 73 Walla Walla B&B Recipes 74-77 Where There’s Smoke... We Inspire – Legends Of Fire 78 Vine To Wine 80-85 Architecture of Walla Walla Vineyards 86-90 Many Roads To Walla Walla 92-97 The Fashion Lines They Carry 100-103 Weddings, Make It Personal 105-110 Relax Into Your Big Day 111 Essential Specialty Services 112-114 Celebrating 25+ Years 116-120 Essential Non-Profit – Community Colleges Of Spokane Foundation 119

maps Inland Northwest Map 13 Spokane Map 14 Coeur d’Alene Map 16 Dayton & Walla Walla Map 19

essential excursions + wineries + events Essential Events 21-23 First Friday Downtown Spokane 33 Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort and Northwest American Indian Art Show & Auction 108, Front Cover Artisans At The Dahmen Barn 94 Dayton 95 Mace Mead Works 73, 97 Walla Walla B&B’s 74-77 Northstar Winery 84, 90 Spring Valley Vineyard 88 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 20, 71, 78, Back Cover Pepper Bridge Winery 82, 83 Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 38-39 Artworks Spokane 50-51 Amavi Cellars 83, 87 L’Ecole No. 41 Winery 61, 81 Va Piano Vineyards 83, 87 Long Shadows Vintners 87 Leonetti Cellars 87 Bloomsday Run 21 Legends Of Fire 78 Walla Walla Quilt Festival 29

essential art + galleries + museums Jill Ingram 2, 29 Monica Stobie 3 Dodson’s Fine Jewelers 15 Wenaha Gallery 18 E.L. Stewart 24, 29 Shirley Erlandsen 25, 32 Avenue West Gallery 26-27 Pamee Hohner 26 Rhea Griffin 28, 34 Walla Walla Quilt Festival 29 Allen “Knows His Gun,” Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Northwest American Indian Art Show & Auction 29

Patti Reiko Osebold 31 Olivia Inaba Waterman 31 First Friday Spokane 33 Marian Flahavin 35 L.W. Cain 36 Fenton Stahl Gallery 37 Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture 38-39 Alan McNiel 39 Valerie Woelk 40 Artworks Spokane 50, 51 Dale Chihuly 87 Andrew Morrison Front Cover Artisans At The Dahmen Barn 94 Dayton Historic Depot 95 Echo Boutique 107

essential architecture + design + decor Tin Roof 1, 46, 55, Inside Front Cover Rosenberger Construction 9, 113-114 Avenue West Gallery 26-27 Von Nash Interiors 45, 47 Artworks Spokane 50, 51 Lillian Conn Antiques 52 Bing Crosby Theater 56, 58 Power House Theatre 61 Ronan’s 103 The Attic 109 French Toast 113

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Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel 108, Front Cover The Attic 109 Red Lion Hotels 59 The Greenbriar Inn 72 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 20, Back Cover Sunny Buns Tanning Salon 110 The Weinhard Hotel 95 Walla Walla B&Bs 74-77 La Rive 111, Back Cover

essential dining Atrium Café & Deli 59 The Marcus Whitman Hotel 4-5, 61, 91 The Marc 4-5 Palm Court Grill 64 Peacock Lounge 64, 67 Post Street Ale House 64 Ripples Riverside Grille 59 Safari Fresh Grill & Bar 64 The Vineyard Lounge 4-5 The Copa 17, 66 The Davenport Hotel 64, 67 White-House Crawford 68 Wild Sage American Bistro 69 Lindaman’s 70, 120, Inside Back Cover Masselow’s Restaurant 71 315 @ The Greenbriar 72 Mace Mead Works 73, 97 Walla Walla B&Bs 74-77 Weinhard Café 95 Thresher’s Bar & Grill 95 Blue Mountain Station - Food Artisans Center 95

essential lodging + real estate Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel 108, Front Cover The Marcus Whitman Hotel 4-5, 61, 91 Rosenberger Construction 9, 113-114 Northern Quest Resort & Casino 20, 71, Back Cover

Red Lion Hotel at the Park 59 Red Lion River Hotel 59 Inn at Abeja 60-62, 74-77 The Davenport Hotel 64, 67, 111 The Greenbriar Inn 72 Walla Walla B&Bs 74-77 A Room with A View, Cameo Heights Mansion, Rusted Roof Bed & Breakfast Green Gables Inn, Fat Duck Inn, Inn at Abeja, Inn at Blackberry Creek, Inn at Woodhaven Farm, Stone Creek Manor, Girasol Vineyard & Inn, The Maxwell House Bed & Breakfast, Vine & Roses Bed & Breakfast Rockwood Retirement Communities 79 The Weinhard Hotel 95

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SPRING BARREL TASTING (April 26-28, 2013) This weekend event, set in Yakima Valley, is your chance to taste and purchase some of the best wines in wine country. It features Spokane winemakers who share insights and answer questions on the winemaking process. www.spokanewineries.net LILAC BLOOMSDAY RUN (May 5, 2013) This popular 12K timed road race is open to runners, joggers, walkers, wheelchairs, assisted wheelchairs and strollers. The 37th Lilac Bloomsday Run promises to break records for the size of its field—upwards of 50,000 people are expected to participate! www.bloomsdayrun.org

JR. LILAC PARADE (May 11, 2013) This event is a treasured, long-standing tradition in Spokane celebrating the community’s children. The 62nd annual parade includes bands, drill teams, youth organizations and dance groups. www.spokanejrlilacparade.com

WINDERMERE MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON (May 19, 2013) The fifth running of this marathon begins in Post Falls, Idaho, and ends in downtown Spokane. The event’s featured charity is the Windermere Foundation, supporting assistance programs for low-income and homeless families. www.windermeremarathon.com

LILAC FESTIVAL PARADE (May 18, 2013) The Spokane Lilac Festival hosts the 75th Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, honoring the military, recognizing youth and cel20

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FIRST FRIDAYS (First Friday of every month) Take an art walk in downtown Spokane and enjoy live entertainment and exceptional shopping and dining. www.downtownspokane.org

ebrating the region. Approximately 200 units take part in the nation’s largest such event, including bands, floats, equestrian groups and military marchers. www.spokanelilacfestival.org

ARTFEST (May 31–June 2, 2013) This is one of the Northwest’s most respected and dynamic art fairs. The annual event features juried artists, live music, food vendors, festive beer and wine gardens, all set in Spokane’s Coeur d’Alene Park. www.northwestmuseum.org HOOPFEST (June 29–30, 2013) Hoopfest is the world’s biggest 3-on-3 basketball tournament. With 7,000 teams, 250,000 players and fans, 3,000 volunteers and 458 courts spanning 42 downtown city blocks, it is an outdoor festival like no other. www.hoopfest.org RIVERFRONT PARK’S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION (July 4, 2013) This community event celebrates Independence Day with family activities, music, food, arts and crafts and fireworks. www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com

SPOKANE FALLS NORTHWEST INDIAN ENCAMPMENT AND POWWOW (Aug 23-24, 2013) Inland Northwest tribes gather along the banks of the Spokane River to celebrate their heritage with dancing, drumming Families enjoy beautiful weather during last year’s Bloomsday Run!

and handicrafts. The event in Riverfront Park includes Grand Entry on both Friday and Saturday. www.spokaneriverfrontpark.com

mile run through downtown. More than 2,500 athletes from around the world are expected to participate. www.ironmancda.com

PIG OUT IN THE PARK (Aug 28-Sept 2, 2013) Pig Out is Spokane’s largest cultural event and features four stages, four beverage gardens, 100 free concerts. It is now in its 34th year. Spend Labor Day at Spokane’s annual restaurant and music festival in Riverfront Park. www.spokanepigout.com

NORTHWEST AMERICAN INDIAN ART SHOW & AUCTION (July 26-28, 2013) This unique art show and

SPOKANE OKTOBERFEST (Sept 27-28, 2013) This annual beer tasting festival in Riverfront Park boasts more than 70 Washington craft beers. www.washingtonbeer.com/oktoberfest

CHRISTMAS TREE ELEGANCE (Nov 28-Dec 9, 2013) This is Spokane’s premier holiday event. Eighteen dazzling, themed trees can be viewed at the historic Davenport Hotel and at River Park Square. Raffle tickets for the trees and prizes benefit the Spokane Symphony. www.spokanesymphonyassoc.org

Coeur d’Alene COEUR D’ALENE MARATHON & HALF MARATHON (May 26, 2013) These races are run on a refreshing mix of city streets and scenic trails through the city and along Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Spokane River. www.cdamarathon.com

CAR D’LANE CLASSIC CAR SHOW (June 14-15, 2013) This is a weekend for classic car lovers! Featuring 1975 or pre-1975 cars and trucks, the 2013 Car d’Lane show includes a new Friday Garage Tour and Saturday demonstration. www.cdadowntown.com IRONMAN COEUR D’ALENE (June 23, 2013) This famous triathlon is on one of the country’s most beautiful courses. It includes a 2.4-mile swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene, a 112-mile bike ride on a new course, and a 26.2-

live auction is set in Greyhound Park in Post Falls and features award-winning art from American Indian artists from across the country. An artist and buyer’s reception takes place on Thursday, July 25th, at 5:30pm at the Jacklin Arts and Culture Center. www.julyamsh.com

COEUR D’ALENE ART AUCTION (July 27, 2013) This American Western Art Auction is the country’s largest and most successful. It represents past masters as well as contemporary artists. This year’s event takes place in Reno, Nevada, at the Peppermill Resort Casino. www.cdaartauction.com

ART ON THE GREEN (Aug 2-4 2013) The 45th annual Art on the Green is a marketplace, performance space and gathering point for more than 135 artists and 50,000 visitors. It’s held on the old Fort Sherman grounds on the North Idaho College campus and is a great place to buy handcrafted works directly from the artists. www.artonthegreen.org

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(Aug 10, 2013) The 30th annual triathlon is one of the Northwest’s most scenic races. It includes a 1.5K swim in Lake Coeur d’Alene, a 40K bike ride along its shores and a 10K run along Northwest Boulevard and the Spokane River. www.cdatriathlon.com

(Sept 27-29, 2013) The 14th annual festival includes a vintage quilt show, workshops, demonstrations, an auction and vendor mall at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds. www.wallawallaquiltfestival.org

ACBS INTERNATIONAL MEETING & BOAT SHOW

wineries celebrate new vintages with expanded hours and special events. www.wallawallawine.com

(Sept 20-21, 2013) This year Coeur d’Alene plays host for the third time. On Friday and Saturday, the 20th and 21st, boat viewing is open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to see more than 150 antique, restored and rebuilt boats. www.acbs.org

HOLIDAY LIGHT FESTIVAL (Nov 29, 2013-Jan 2, 2014) This holiday season event kicks off with a lighting ceremony and parade. The festival features more than 1.5 million lights! The show features lake cruises to view the lights and the lighting of the world’s tallest living Christmas tree—more than twice as high as the Rockefeller Center tree. www.coeurdalene.org

Walla Walla SPRING RELEASE WEEKEND (May 3-6, 2013) Walla Walla wineries release their latest vintages. www.wallawallawine.com

BALLOON STAMPEDE (May 10-12, 2013) Experience splendor in the sky at the 39th annual Balloon Stampede! The festival features daily balloon launches at 6:30 a.m., as well as a Night Glow. Other events include a Friday night champagne reception and Saturday night dance party, all at the Walla Walla County Fairgrounds. www.wwvchamber.com

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Dayton DAYTON DAYS (May 24-27, 2013) An annual Memorial Day weekend event, Dayton Days features pari-mutuel horse racing, rodeos, dances, a parade on Main Street and the Touchet River Fun Run. www.daytonwa.com ALL WHEELS WEEKEND (June 14-16, 2013)

This is Southeastern Washington’s most popular car show. All Wheels offers a classic car show with Friday night cruise, a live stage show and demolition derby in downtown Dayton. www.allwheelsweekend.com

COLUMBIA COUNTY FAIR (Sept 6-8, 2013) There is something for everyone at this family-fun event held on the County Fairgrounds. The fair includes animals and livestock exhibits, crafts, a demolition derby, a motocross race, 4H and open horse shows, a hoedown, children’s games, pit barbecue and other delicious foods. www.historicdayton.com The Dayton Chamber of Commerce Blue Mountain Brix and Brew Benefit Auction (Annually in mid-March) An evening filled with fun, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, entertainment and a thrilling live auction that includes a bonanza of fine artworks. www.historicdayton.com/brix-brews

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s the ever-increasing number of regional artists, galleries, museums, festivals and juried art shows attest, the Inland Empire is rapidly becoming a destination for art lovers. You can view art, buy artworks and through classes or workshops even create art. Regardless of your choice, you can readily find, enjoy and experience art in this special part of the world. Out and About Art on the Green (Coeur d’Alene) This is Northern Idaho’s summer celebration of art and creativity. It takes place the first weekend in August at the old Fort Sherman Grounds on the North Idaho College campus, just a short walk from downtown. Attendees can enjoy a variety of performances in the park’s band shell, view the works of more than 135 artists and indulge in the cuisine that’s sold in booths by the lake. Art on the Green offers an ideal opportunity to buy handcrafted works in various media directly from the artists. This festival, now in its 45th year, is large: during the three-day celebration, attendance can reach 50,000. Art on the Green is sponsored by the non-profit Citizens Council for the Arts (CCA) and is staffed by more than 500 CCA

volunteers. Admission is free. www.artonthegreen.org ArtFest (Spokane) This colorful, annual event, staged by the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC), is Spokane’s premier outdoor juried-art festival. Now in its 28th year, the festival takes place the first weekend in June in Coeur d’Alene Park, in Browne’s Addition, just west of downtown Spokane. At Artfest, artists from all over the Northwest converge to exhibit and sell their works. The event has a reputation not only for art, but also for a great lineup of bands and musicians, delicious food, beer and wine tastings and memorable workshops for children. For many, attending family-friendly Artfest has become a tradition. Admission is free. www.northwestmuseum.org First Night Spokane Ring in the year on a creative high note! First Night Spokane is a community celebration of the new year through the arts. The purpose is to foster public appreciation of visual and performance arts through an innovative, family-friendly New Year’s celebration. From fireworks, ice carving and magicians to musicians,

From Rhea Griffin’s “Uncharted Territory,” a tribute to Spokane artist Robert Grimes

Clockwise from upper left: A quilt made by members of the Walla Walla Valley Quilt Festival; a painting by Allen ‘KnowsHisGun’ from the Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Northwest Indian Art Show & Auction; “A Change in the Weather” by Jill Ingram; “Anywhere You Want to Go” by E.L. Stewart. On art title page: “Hidden Treasures,” a watercolor by Shirley Erlandson

dancers and thespians, there’s entertainment galore. Events for children include arts and crafts and a parade to showcase their artistic creations. Pre-sale buttons are $12 each. Children age ten and under are admitted free with the purchase of an adult ticket. www.firstnightspokane.org Walla Walla Quilt Festival (Walla Walla) This three-day annual event takes place in late September and attracts quilters from all across the Pacific Northwest. Highlights include a show of new creations, as well as a display of the best quilts of years past. Enjoy special workshops, demonstrations and the auction. Quilters convene at the Walla Walla Fairgrounds on Orchard Street. Attendance is expected to exceed 20,000. Cost of attendance for all three days is $5. Additional information is available at wallawallaquiltfestival.org. Museums, Galleries & Cultural Centers Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) The MAC is the largest cultural organization in the Inland Northwest, and it is a true treasure. It features five exhibition galleries that highlight regional history, arts and American Indian culture. Tours are available at the historic Campbell House (1898) and at its Carriage House Activity Center. The complex has an archive library, museum store, café, and an art rental and sales program. The museum is located just west of downtown Spokane, in the beautiful Browne’s Addition neighborhood. For more information and for current exhibit schedules, visit www.northwestmuseum.org. 30

Jacklin Art and Cultural Center (JACC) Located in Post Falls, Idaho, the Jacklin Art and Cultural Center works to ignite and enrich a passion for the arts. It hosts a variety of arts and cultural programming that range from education outreach and concerts and theater presentations to cooking classes and gallery shows. The most popular classes are their cooking classes, which are taught by standout regional chefs. The JACC is a non-profit organization that opened its doors in 2005. The building, which is on the historic register, is a popular place for weddings and parties. For more information and a current schedule of events, see www.thejacklincenter.org. Kolva-Sullivan Gallery Sometimes beauty is tucked in the most unexpected places, and this is true of the KolvaSullivan Gallery. It is housed in a warehouse on the edge of downtown Spokane. The industrial space provides a unique backdrop for revolving monthly shows of regional artists’ works. The gallery, which often features pottery and ceramics, is located at 115 South Adams Street in Spokane. For additional information, call 509.458.5517. Jundt Art Museum The Jundt Art Museum offers visitors the chance to experience “higher education” without the hefty price tag. Part of Gonzaga University’s extensive campus, the Jundt boasts 2,800 square feet of gallery space. The museum houses traveling exhibitions and it also contains Gonzaga’s art and print collection. These are available to the public for viewing and study. For more information and a list of current exhibits, go to www.gonzaga.edu.

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CLASSES Spokane ART School Held at various locations, including galleries and artists’ homes, the Spokane ART School is run by Kay O’Rourke and Ken Spiering. As workshop leaders they are just two of the talented artists committed to teaching. For more four than decades, O’Rourke has been charming viewers with her paintings, drawings and mixed-media constructions. Spiering’s outstanding art is expressed in a variety of mediums. Some of his most prominent creations are his works of public art, which include the giant Radio Flyer wagon in downtown Spokane’s Riverfront Park. For information about upcoming classes, see www.spokaneartschool.net. For artist information, visit www.kayorourke.com and www.kenspiering.com. Corbin Art Center The Corbin Art Center, situated in Lower South Hill

of Spokane, has a rich history. This beautiful home was built in 1898 for Daniel Chase Corbin by his sonin-law, architect Kirtland Cutter. For more than 50 years, the Center has been providing affordable, quality fine arts and crafts programs for children and adults. The programs are designed to foster cognitive, creative and personal growth. Because classes are kept small, participants receive maximum attention from the instructors. Celebrated local artist Tom Quinn frequently teaches drawing and painting classes. Quinn sketches, paints and draws characters, but is best known for his murals. Some of them can be seen at the Spokane International Airport; others in the historic Browne’s Addition. Year-round classes are scheduled through the City of Spokane Parks & Recreation. Additional youth classes are offered when schools are on break. Visit www.spokaneparks. org for upcoming classes. For artist information, visit www.quinntheartist.com.

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The Art Coop The more than 30 classes at this private-home studio in Northwest Spokane are not about painting and drawing. They are, in artist and instructor Lou Carver’s words, “classes for chicks” that are about “goofy stuff.” (Long ago, the now comfortable Art Coop studio was in fact a chicken coop.) Popular classes include fused-glass jewelry, silk painting, and mosaic tile and microscope slide jewelry. Most classes are not prescheduled: instead, you round up your friends, pick the craft, date and time and make a party of it! Carver has an extensive experience in graphic design, and she loves sharing “the knowledge of how to make anything into something and have fun doing it.” For more information, see www.theartcoop.net.

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Artisans at the Dahmen Barn This unique artistic gathering place has been cultivating art on the Palouse in Uniontown since 2006. It’s a non-profit organization that provides studios for 24 resident artists, space for local artists and craftspeople to sell their work and a venue for performances and exhibitions. It also offers classes and workshops for children and adults. Classes in various mediums are taught year round by artists. Go to www.artisanbarn.org for information about upcoming classes and events. The Trellis Marketplace This collaborative store in the Spokane Valley offers painting workshops for the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ product. These evening classes teach the basics of painting furniture, cabinets and frames with chalk paint. For upcoming classes and additional information, see www.trellismarketplace.com. Tipsy Muse For those who don’t have the time for a series of classes, consider a one-night stand—an evening of standing in front of an easel. Tipsy Muse events take place on-site, whether they be at your home or a

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local business. You gather a group of friends and devote one night to creating art. Each participant begins with a blank canvas. An artist leads students step-by-step through the process of painting the day’s selected picture. Although everyone paints the same picture, every finished work will be different. As the name “Tipsy Muse” suggests, wine is served while you paint. (It can’t hurt, can it?) An evening at Tipsy Muse is a great way to spend time with friends while creating art. For more information or to sign up for a class, visit www.paintingwithspirits.com.

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A class of your own Keiko Von Holt is a watercolorist and sumi-e painter who is widely recognized for her fine Japanese art. Sumi-e, or Japanese ink painting, is an art form in which black ink is applied to rice paper or watercolor paper with a brush. Sandy Mooney is a certified instructor in Precious Metal Clay (PMC), a product which combines microscopic particles of pure silver and 12% of an organic binder. The clay consistency allows the artist to roll, stamp, carve and mold PMC just like any clay. After drying the art piece, it may be sanded and carved, then is fired in a kiln. This removes the water and binder during the firing. PMC shrinks proportionately, about 12% during the firing, and fuses the silver particles into solid metal, producing a beautiful fine silver piece. Sandy has been working in PMC for over 8 years and incorporates her fused glass artwork into her pieces. Both artists’ work can be viewed at Avenue West Gallery, on the second floor of the Crescent Building in downtown Spokane. The gallery is artist owned and operated. At any given time, the works of more than 20 artists are on display (www.avenuewestgallery.org). Contact Von Holt at keikossumie@juno.com, and Mooney at sandymooney42@comcast.net. Terry Lee is a distinguished wildlife artist who specializes in painting and sculpture. With his dynamic style, he is able to capture the animals’ vibrancy and energy. Lee hosts weekly open sessions

at his studio in Coeur d’Alene. For upcoming classes, see www.terryleeart.com. Rhea Giffin is a Coeur d’Alene artist whose medium is papier-mâché sculpture. Her creations range in size from six inches to six feet and are often enhanced with her own poetic story writing. Occasionally she teaches workshops, but more often does demonstrations. For upcoming events, see www.rheagiffin.com. Leslie Cain, pastel landscape artist, conducts workshops in Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities periodically throughout the year. She also provides individual instruction and conducts workshops outside the area upon request: www.lwcain.com or 509-525-5391. Another multi-medium artist that teaches classes is Olivia Waterman. Olivia is a master in a variety of mediums—watercolor, gouache, acrylics, oils and ink on silk fabric. Contact waterman at Waterman507@yahoo.com. ART @ WORK Art @ Work is a program of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC). A selection of original work by outstanding regional artists is delivered to the homes and workplaces of renters and prospective buyers. Potential buyers are enthusiastic about this try-it-before-you-buy-it approach. The program provides artists with exposure and financial support. To participate: 1. Visit the Helen South Gallery in the Cheney Cowles Center at the MAC. 2. Select pieces of interest to you. Complimentary consultations are available. 3. Art works are rented for a three-month period. They are transported and installed free of charge. 4. At the end of a rental period, selections can be renewed, rotated out, purchased or picked up. If you decide to purchase the art, a portion of the rental fee is applied toward the purchase. For more information on this innovative program, visit www.northwestmuseum.org. 

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he largest art auction in the Inland Northwest brought to you by the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC) is The MAC Art Auction. It will be held on November 9, 2013. Guests will gather at the Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane to celebrate and support the MAC. Founded in 1916 as the Eastern Washington State Historical Society, the MAC is a regional cultural hub. It features engaging visual art, history and American Indian cultural exhibits, with compelling programs that educate and entertain. Last year’s auction was a rousing success. Guests had the opportunity to acquire master artworks in various media and diverse subjects. The event provided essential financial support for the MAC’s arts mission: to foster

appreciation for the arts, the aesthetic development of its visitors and a vibrant cultural community for the Inland Northwest. MAC exhibitions feature the works of important regional artists—both historic and contemporary. The 2013 auction will open with Quick Finish fine art demonstrations, along with handpicked art items, enchanting travel packages and art and wine packages for the connoisseur. This will be followed by a lively auction and a fine Davenport Hotel dinner with jazz accompaniment. The auction has attracted artists and collectors from nine western states. A full-color catalog will be produced illustrating all of the auction items.  For more information, contact Jerry Smith at (509) 363-5322 or jerry.smith@northwestmuseum.org.

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Coeur d’Alene Spotlight: Steve Gibbs As told to Wolf Schneider Just three blocks from the lake in downtown Coeur d’Alene is where you will find The Art Spirit Gallery, owned and run by artist Steve Gibbs. Your line of work in a nutshell is... I’ve had the gallery for 15 years. Each month we strip every wall, patch, paint, and put up a completely different show. Your gallery specializes in... The top artists of the region in whatever medium— representational, abstract, metal sculptors, glass artists, painters. Most of our artists live within 50 miles.

The most essential thing to know about your town is... We’re near Spokane but we still have a small-town feel with a population of about 45,000 people. Your favorite restaurant is... Syringa. It’s Asian fusion. I like the Bento lunch with chef’s choice sushi, salad, soup and tempura. Green tea to drink. Your favorite thing to do on a day off is... Ski or kayak. I ski at Silver and Lookout Mountains. I kayak at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Lake Pend Oreille and on all the rivers.

What brought you to Coeur d’Alene is... College friends.

Three essential qualities that make you love your town are... It’s a small-scale community where you can make a difference. The lake is gorgeous, and it’s casual—I haven’t worn a suit and tie

What keeps you here is... The outdoor environment and the community. There’s great skiing, kayaking, hiking and backpacking. You are best known for... Building the art community in Coeur d’Alene. Your town is best known for... A great downtown with a traditional main street of sole-proprietor shops, and of course the lake. There’s water skiing, fishing, kayaking, sail boating and paddle boarding. If you were going to run into a famous local, past or present, would you rather it be actor Dennis Franz, NFL player John Elway or hockey player Wayne Gretzky... Wayne, because he’s a client. He and his wife like a variety of artwork from clay pieces to a big, wooden kayak.

for a while. Three qualities that describe the essential “you” are... Passionate about art, love the outdoors and love to travel. The most essential event in your town is... Art on the Green. It’s an outdoor art festival held every August with a downtown street fair to go along with it. I put a booth out in front of the gallery. I’ve got 700 or 800 pieces in the gallery, so I take out more and put them on display. I show more art per year than any other gallery here. 41

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Downtown Spokane  ROOST Vintage Home is a co-op boutique. Expect a near-perfect blend of salvage industrial and vintage farm styles. 7 W. Main Avenue; search “ROOST Spokane” on Facebook.com.  Happy Girl Vintage is nestled inside of ROOST with merchandise that has delightful, girlish flair. 7 W. Main Avenue; www.facebook.com/happygirlvintage  Artemis, located near the historic Fox Theater on 1st Avenue, offers handmade, vintage, antique and recycled treasures. Owner Kris Mack, world traveller and selfproclaimed dreamer, displays a delightful mix of home décor, accessories and retro-style apparel. 1021 W. 1st Avenue; www.facebook.com/ArtemisVintageShop  Two Women Vintage Goods is an urban farmhouse filled with quality antiques and country inspired items. The shop is also the exclusive gallery for Dianna and Fielding Chelf’s original artwork and jewelry. 112 S. Cedar Street; www.twowomenvintagegoods.com

If you have a good eye and are willing to rummage the racks, it’s more than likely that you will find items that are one-of-a-kind at thrift, vintage and estate shops and flea markets. Spokane’s downtown, North Spokane, the Monroe Antique District and North Spokane are hot spots for classy and quaint vintage shops. Northern Idaho and Walla Walla are also home to a plethora of antique and thrift stores that sell everything from clothing to furniture. In Spokane, 2nd Avenue and Carnegie Square are the vintage shop destinations. North Monroe Street is well-known for funky and functional antiques. In this district most stores are clustered between Broadway and the Monroe Street Bridge; however, there are a number sprinkled all the way to Garland Street. Walla Walla is essentially a farm town so it makes perfect sense that it would be a mecca of fabulous antiques, farm style décor and collectibles. The exploding wine scene brings sophistication to the area where upscale vintage boutiques have been added to the eclectic mix of repurposed shops. What follows is your very own guide of essential shops to hit in each city and district. 52

An antique tea service and other collectibles found at Lillian Conn Antiques

 Amby Designs is an antique shop in Carnegie Square. Products include furniture, interior décor, kitchen wares, outdoor décor and textiles. Owners Amy and Abby enjoy refurbishing vintage furniture with environmentally friendly chalk paint and milk paint. Their custom work is available upon request. 11 S. Cedar Street; www.ambydesigns.com Monroe Antique District  Lillian Conn Antiques & Collectibles sells fine art and estate antique in a beautifully restored Victorian home. Expect to find heirloom quality furnishings and accessories in every room of this stately home. They also offer interior design service. 1001 W. Augusta Avenue; www.lillianconn.com

 Tossed & Found is a treasure trove of intriguing knicknacks and assorted items. Shop for antiques and modern finds, from classical to western-shabby-farm styling. 2607 N. Monroe Street; www.facebook.com/ tossedandfoundspokane  Paint In My Hair specializes in upcycled and custom furniture. The shop owners add life to old furniture and turn run-of-the-mill pieces into oneof-a-kind works of art. 3036 N. Monroe Street; www. paintinmyhairboutique.com  The Vintage Rabbit Antique Mall is the place to discover a large variety of quality antiques and collectibles under one roof. Up to 30 individual dealers show and sell diverse merchandise, from repurposed and vintage collectibles to home furnishings. 2317 N. Monroe Street; search Vintage Rabbit Antique Mall on Facebook  The Heart of Spokane is an antique and artisan boutique for local handmade, reclaimed, restored and repurposed goods. A steady stream of local artists are also supported and featured. 3017 N. Monroe Street; www.theheartofspokane.com.  The Bag Lady is an eclectic thrift and antique shop with furniture, home décor, sterling and antique jewelry. This is a fun place to shop. It has reasonable and negotiable prices. Expect a great selection of vintage and modern finds. 3111 N. Monroe Street; www.facebook. com/bagladyspokane  Coolectibles, located in the Garland District, is a mancave that sells everything from neon signs, hockey and Harley Davidson memorabilia to beer glasses and porcelain dolls. The merchandise changes often, so check in to score rare finds. 612 W. Garland Avenue; www.facebook.com/coolectiblesantiques

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 United Hillyard Antique Mall has two floors of antiques and collectibles that you can get lost in. 5016 N. Market Street; search United Hillyard Antique Mall on Facebook.

 Shady Lawn Antique and Coffee is located in the historic Shady Lawn Creamery which dates to the 1870s. The owners, Dave and Jill Emigh, are the fourth generation of Emighs to operate a business in these historic buildings. Check out the Country Cottage Room and the sports equipment and tool area. This shop is a delightful trip to the past. 711 N. Rose Street; www.shadylawnantiques.com

 Orphaned Décor offers new and used home décor and furnishings. It’s a great place to “adopt” a new style. 2030 N. Hamilton Street; www.orphaneddecor. blogspot.com  Main Street Antiques is an established antiques dealer that has a funky flair. A visit is a wild ride among retro merchandise, collectibles and memorabilia. 6714 N. Pittsburg Street; search Main Street Antiques Spokane on Facebook. North Idaho  Cisco’s and Cisco’s Warehouse offer endless rare collectibles in downtown Coeur d’Alene. The store is divided into themed rooms including Native American, Navajo rugs and décor, saddles, canoes and decoys. The warehouse gives shoppers the opportunity to see an abundance of items. 220 N. 4th Street and 1124 E. Sherman Ave.  My Favorite Things in Post Falls is a great place to peruse 20 dealers’ wares in over 8,000 square feet of space. There is something for everyone—antiques, tools, books and furniture—ranging in style from shabby chic to modern. Expect a wide variety of vintage, collectibles and just plain neat stuff. 503 E. Seltice Way; www.myfavoritethingsshop.com

 Antique Mall of Walla Walla is a one-stop shop for treasure hunting. With more than 55 vendors, there is something for everybody. La Casita restaurant is on the premises, if you want to stop for a bite to eat or take a shopping break. 315 S. 9th Avenue; www.antiquemallwallawalla.com  Country Store Consignment and Antique Mall boasts over 70 independent vendors and may have exactly what you’re searching for, whether that’s a rare antique, furniture or a great gift at an affordable price. 2205 E. Issacs Avenue; search Country Store Consignment and Antique Mall on Facebook.  DeBouche appreciates anything that is in the midcentury modern and hollywood regency style. Discover swanky finds such as rat-pack era barware. This is the place for glamorous jewelry, handbags, furniture, art and more. 10 E. Main Street; www.debouchemodern.com

No matter what city, the Inland Northwest has shops that are sure to please. Whether you collect antiques, are a thrift store fiend or simply appreciate vintage clothing, furniture or décor, you are likely to find a shop that suits your wants and needs.

Spokane Spotlight: Heather Hanley a born-and-bred Spokanite As told to Wolf Schneider Heather Hanley, a born-and-bred Spokanite who owns The Tin Roof, a furniture and design store, defines the appeal of this city located 92 miles south of the Canadian border. Your line of work in a nutshell is... We’re a full-line furniture store with eight interior designers on staff. We do furniture, accessories, paint and furnishings. What keeps you here is... I like that Spokane has a smalltown feel even though it has a substantial population. Spokane style is... Craftsmanstyle homes, rustic mountain homes and lake cabins. Which does Spokane deserve more: its nickname, “Lilac City,” or its motto, “Near nature. Near perfect”... The motto. My favorite walking trail is the Ben Burr Trail, six blocks from the store. It feels like the country smack dab in the middle of the city. Your town is best known for... Bloomsday Run, the largest road race in the country, it’s like a fun run. Or Hoopfest, the three-on-three basketball tournament. If you were going to run into a famous local, past or present, would you rather it be singer Bing Crosby, director David Lynch, NBA point guard John Stockton, singer Rod Stewart, model Rachel Hunter or writer Jess Walter... Jess Walter. He’s a great guy. A Spokane guy. Rod Stewart probably doesn’t want to be run into. Your favorite movie that’s filmed in Spokane is... Benny & Joon. It makes Spokane seem like a really quaint, sweet,

picturesque town, which it is. The most essential thing to know about Spokane is... Everyone knows everyone. If the world has six degrees of separation, we have two. Your favorite restaurant is... Chaps. I get a Bloody Mary, a burger or fish tacos and a slice of chocolate cake. Your favorite thing to do on a day off is... Visit a winery, like Barrister. Three essential qualities that make you love your town are... The four seasons, the great parks, and the grassroots arts community. Three qualities that describe the essential “you” are... Friendly, positive, philanthropic. Three essential qualities a person must have for you to want to talk to them... Friendly, warm and open, like a true Spokanite. Your favorite local dish is... How about a drink? Red wine—especially big, bold reds. The type of person that likes Spokane is... A happy, positive person who can see where we’re going and how so many people are working hard to get us there. The most essential festival/event in your town is... Mozart on a Summer’s Eve. You sit outside with a picnic and wine in this really pretty park, and they perform.

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The Historic Buildings of Spokane by William Stimson Let’s assume you have seen the Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane. Everyone sees the Davenport—it’s hard to miss. It represents the high tide of Spokane’s fortunes a century ago when many people were suddenly rich from the proceeds of Idaho gold and silver mines. But despite Kirtland Cutter’s brilliant efforts to give the impression of lavishness, the Davenport was never a palace. Cutter was the Davenport’s architect and also designed many of downtown Spokane’s buildings. The Davenport was never intended as an exclusive preserve for the rich. It earned its way by booking rooms to every class of traveler. Every graduating class, lodge, labor union and ladies club of the city had its meetings and

celebrations at the hotel. The Davenport was and is not an artifact from another era. The same is true of many of Spokane’s most interesting “historic places.” They are not posted with open and closed hours and cordoned off with red velvet ropes. They have not been turned into museums. They are working buildings that have stories behind them. The Montvale, another hotel near the Davenport, (1001 West First Avenue) reflects a much different aspect of Spokane’s story. Today it’s an elegant boutique hotel; however, census records show residents of the Montvale from practically every state, as well as from

The restored Masonic Temple completed by Talisman Construction Services and the auditorium of the historic Bing Crosby Theater

Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Norway and Italy. What travelers got at the Montvale was a cheap, clean room with running water and a bathroom down the hall. A person can still imagine the hotel century ago when contrasting the simplicity of its second floor mezzanine to the Davenport’s European pretensions. Spokane employers recruited their workers from these hotels to lay the bricks for buildings, dig ditches for sewer and water lines, and generally, build up the blossoming city. A glimpse of that city—the worker’s city—is available today at Steam Plant Square (159 South Lincoln Street). This former industrial plant is now a mall and restaurant, but developer Ron Wells took care to retain the feel of its rough and tough look. A visitor can climb steel stairways and gaze into the yawning furnaces that once burned oil to produce heat for nearly all of Spokane’s downtown buildings. An immigrant who landed a job in this sweltering steam plant was well on his or her way to joining the middle class. For men, the symbol of such status was membership in a men’s club like those that line Riverside Avenue off Monroe: The Elks, The Masons and The Spokane Club. The Elks (1116 West Riverside Avenue) is now the offices of the Washington State Attorney General, but visitors and locals can step inside and see the ornate lobby. The Masonic Temple next door, an enormous building marked by a grand colonnade, is, unfortunately, closed in preparation for sale. The oldest and most exclusive of the clubs is the Spokane Club, having opened its first quarters in 1901. The present building at the corner of Monroe and Riverside was designed by Cutter and opened in 1911. The club is members only, but visitors are welcome to step into its brass-and-leather-themed lobby and see the original library. Both rooms are almost unchanged from a century ago. At one time, builders hoped to make the intersection of Riverside near Washington Street the epicenter of Spokane business. Pioneer F. Lewis Clark built what is now called the Legion Building in 1901 to specifically house the Spokane Club, on the assumption that wherever the Spokane Club met and was housed would have to be the center of the city. The building’s

columned balconies on the west face mark the floors that were headquarters of the Spokane Club. However, within a few years the Spokane Club members decided they wanted their own, exclusive building, and created the new headquarters on Monroe. The Legion Building’s signature Parisian mansard roof—the only one like it in Spokane—burned in a 1939 fire. The building got its new name when the American Legion veterans’ organization established headquarters there after World War II. But by the 1990s, the building was practically abandoned. A 2006 restoration has turned the old building into one of Spokane’s prizes. Developer Steve Schmautz went to great expense to rebuild the French mansard roof and painstakingly restore the original floors. The Legion building is open during business hours, and anyone can go to the fourth and fifth floors to see the meticulously restored octagonal mosaic floors and the glass-fronted offices of yesteryear. The two floors are connected by the original grand carved wooden staircase. Across the from Spokane Club on Monroe is the Review Building, a six-story red brick edifice. Its lobby (now approached from the modern entrance a few steps to the east) is the oldest and perhaps most striking business office in Spokane. The 1891 building was designed to symbolize the grandeur of an “Inland Empire” (a term used to describe the region of the Pacific Northwest which centes around Spokane and Northern Idaho). This eastern entrance is where people went to subscribe to the newspaper. William Cowles, member of a prominent Chicago publishing family, arrived in Spokane in the early 1890s and consolidated its two morning newspapers, the Spokesman and the Review. Since then, the Spokesman-Review has been operated by four generations of publishers with the name William Cowles. The Review lobby is now a working office, but visitors are welcome to check in at the front desk and have a look. If you leave the building through the long corridor to the south, you also walk through the very different, but equally beautiful lobby of the Chronicle Building, constructed in 1921. The Chronicle Building is one of Spokane’s finest. It was designed by who other than Kirtland Cutter. 57

elevator doors reflect in the marble floors. The building is named after Augusten Paulsen, the man who built it. He immigrated to the United States from Denmark in 1991 at the age of 20 and found his way to the mining town of Wallace, Idaho. He took a job tending cattle. In his spare time he partnered with his friend, Levi Hutton, and his wife, May, and chipped away at granite in a mine above Wallace. One day Paulsen took a whack at the granite wall and revealed one of the richest veins of silver ever found in the United States. Paulsen sold his interest in the mine and used the profits to build several buildings in Spokane, including its grandest. As they say, only in America. Whether visitors are looking for an architectural tour of Spokane or want to beef up their historical prowess, they need not do more than take a stroll through downtown. The buildings—their origins and antiquity—have been preserved. Even though not all are used for their original function, their preservation has allowed the history of Spokane and its foundings to continue to live on.

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Two Theaters Spokane has two old movie theaters a block apart on Sprague Avenue. Between them, they define the progress of motion pictures. The Bing Crosby Theater was originally a silent movie theater. It was named after Bing Crosby, who grew up in Spokane and started his career in the theater in 1925. It was one of the earliest “Motion Picture Palaces” and is an early example (circa 1915) that still survives. The Fox, though built only 15 years later, was constructed for the sound era of motion pictures. By then, Hollywood had assumed its central place in American culture. The Fox’s style might be characterized as Hollywood grand high glitter. Both are worth a look, but neither theater has regular tours. They have full viewing schedules, however, and the best way to see them is to attend shows. 

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At the other end of the block is the Empire State Building and the U.S. Post Office. Both buildings offer a pristine example of what business offices looked like circa 1900—they glittered. The front lobby and vast customer service hall in the post office have high coffered ceilings, marble staircases, and brass and oak fittings, quite a contrast from the cubical aesthetic of modern government offices. Another example of a public building with palatial dimensions is the 1905 Carnegie Building, donated by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to be used as a library. It has the luxurious feel of a Napoleon III embassy. It is now home to the offices of a private architectural firm. Visitors are welcome to have a look around the lobby and mezzanine. A block away is the Old National Bank Building, which opened in 1910. It is clad in white ceramic. Spokane’s most prominent and prosperous bank advertised nationally to find a designer of what would be Spokane’s first skyscraper. The winner was the firm of D.H. Burnham & Company. Daniel Burnham was the chief designer of the Chicago World’s Fair and Exhibition of 1893. The fair is remembered for launching 20thcentury displays of wonder, like modern electricity. Burnham was known for his reaction against modernism and his championing of a neo-classical beaux-arts look, of which the Old National Bank is a perfect example. Other more modern-minded architects hated Burnham for this. Spokanites love him, and the Old National Bank is considered by many to be Spokane’s most beautiful building. A look into both Riverside entrances—one to the banking center and the other the corridor for elevators to upper floors—is worth it. The biggest contender for Spokane’s most beautiful building is directly across the street—the Paulsen Medical Building. It gives a certain castlelike impression, the largest lower floors standing out like parapets in front of the narrower upper levels. The building was constructed of a light yellow baked brick, decorated with a richer terra cotta ornament giving off a golden shimmer in sunlight. The feeling is even more intense in the lobby, where the painted ceiling and brass

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Preserving the Resplendent Past by Shanna Hatfield

reserving the past, repurposing for the present and planning for the future are goals of the Walla Walla community. Rich in history and beautiful old properties, Walla Walla boasts any number of interesting architectural details on the buildings downtown to houses constructed more than a century ago. Many forward-thinking individuals have seen the need to preserve the resplendent past of the community by endeavoring to restore and repurpose historic properties in the area.

Inn at Abeja Those who enjoy stepping into the past can also find a warm and welcoming experience in the unforgettable historic atmosphere at the Inn at Abeja. Located on a century-old farmstead in the foothills of the Blue Mountains just a few miles east of Walla Walla, the once dilapidated buildings have been carefully restored with an emphasis on craftsmanship and longevity. Ken and Ginger Harrison moved to Walla Walla from Portland, ready to begin a new adventure. Driven by a desire to produce Cabernet wine, the Harrisons began searching for property in Walla Walla. “During this search, we discovered the Mill Creek Inn, located on a 100 year-old farm, and fell in love. The beautiful old farm buildings with their solid beams and working history charmed us, and soon the inn became ours. Immediately, we began housing guests and

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Marcus Whitman Hotel One such property is the Marcus Whitman Hotel, a landmark that has graced the Walla Walla skyline since it opened in September 1928. During its heyday in the mid-twentieth century, the Marcus Whitman Hotel was the gathering spot for the community. It’s where people went for dances and weddings, coffee or dinner. As the property began changing hands, it started its descent into a state of utter disrepair. Kyle Mussman, who moved to the Walla Walla community from the Midwest in the 1990s to start the area’s first cellular phone business, watched the hotel continue to slide toward derelict status. Finally, in July 1999, he decided to do something about it. To be able to implement his restoration and renovation project, Mussman purchased the Marcus Whitman Hotel, an adjoining property called the Whitman Motor Inn and a portion of the street. Investing more than $30 million in the project, Mussman worked diligently with a number of experts to restore the hotel to its former glory, adding more than 13,000 square feet of meeting and event space

and repurposing spaces to include five wine-tasting rooms. “It was important to me to preserve the beautiful architectural details of this wonderful old building,” Mussman said. “The hotel has been a landmark in town since 1928, and we are very pleased that she is once again a place the community can be proud of.” Rich in Renaissance styling, the hotel features warm woods, gleaming marble and a color scheme that evokes not only the wine-country atmosphere, but also the history of the hotel. “Guests walking into our lobby will be greeted with the same grandeur that guests experienced back in the 1930s,” Mussman said. “Although we offer some of the most advanced technology in our region, as well as very comfortable and welcoming accommodations, stepping into our lobby is like taking a step into the past.”

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Clockwise from upper left: An historic photo of the Marcus Whitman Hotel c. 1940; The Inn at Abeja located on a century-old farmstead; L’Ecole No 41 Frenchtown Schoolhouse built in 1915; audience members leaving the Gesa Power House Theater that was once the Walla Walla Gas Plant

planning for renovation,” Ginger said. “Knowing that our touch had to be gentle and reflective of the historical buildings, we sought reclaimed wood, periodappropriate hardware and recycled plumbing fixtures. Slowly, each of the seven buildings received the care and polish it deserved.” Ken said what first attracted him to the farm was the sense of history created by the turn of the century architecture. All the buildings were constructed between 1903 and 1907. “You can almost step into the lives of the prior families who built, worked and lived on this land,” Ken said. “In a sense, it was the original families who picked this site— we were just given a chance to preserve the history and repurpose the structures.” Molly Galt and John Abbott joined the Harrisons at Abeja in 2002 as partners, with John taking on the role of winemaker. Molly said part of what makes the property so exceptional is the functionality of the original design of the buildings. “However, the beautiful combination of materials, elements, and extraordinary attention to detail used in the restoration is completely an expression of Ken and Ginger’s own sense of beauty and style,” said Molly. When they began the restoration project, Ken said that maintaining an integrity to the original use guided their refurbishment efforts of the exteriors, while allowing them to have fun integrating recycled architectural elements and furnishings into the interiors. “We enjoyed developing each building to its fullest potential. The barns and guest cottages developed their own personality as paint, wood floors and antique furnishings finished them off. Each was a labor of love 62

and creativity,” Ginger said. That creativity, along with the relaxing setting, makes for a peaceful combination. “This property and its many interesting spaces has an ability to take people back to what feels like a simpler time,” Molly said. “It is extremely powerful. Guests go home and relive the experience with friends over a glass of Abeja wine. Later they return with those friends.” L’Ecole Nº41 Another local winery with a rich history is L’Ecole N° 41, located just a few miles outside Walla Walla in the historic Frenchtown School that is depicted on their bottle label. A second generation, family-owned artisan winery, L’Ecole N° 41 was founded in 1983 by Jean and Baker Ferguson and is now owned by the Fergusons’ daughter, Megan, and her husband, Marty Clubb. The third- oldest winery in the Walla Walla Valley, L’Ecole N° 41 has become one of the most prominent and visible Walla Walla Valley wineries with national and international distribution. The original Frenchtown School was a log cabin built in 1870 along the shore of the Walla Walla River. It was rebuilt in 1915 at the present location. Frenchtown derived its name from the many French Canadians who settled in the Walla Walla Valley during the early 1800s. Legend has it these men of French descent raised grapes and produced wine. By the 1860s nurseries, vineyards and winemaking had become a part of the valley’s growing economy. The name—L’Ecole N° 41, French for “the school” located in school district 41— was chosen as a tribute to the pioneer viticulture efforts. When the Fergusons chose the old schoolhouse for their winery, they raised the roof of the building to add

Ripping out the pool at the Marcus Whitman Hotel to make way for renovations

an additional floor with living space. They entertained on the first floor, which also included the tasting room, and made wine in the cellar of the schoolhouse. The tasting room was restored in 2000 and occupies one of two former classrooms, preserving the old schoolhouse character with original chalkboards, light fixtures and fir floors and moldings. Walking into the building, visitors are transported to a different place and time. Some might even experience a bit of nostalgia for childhood school days, forgetting for a moment they are in one of the premier tasting rooms in the region and not on their way back to class after recess. L’Ecole is a shining example of diligently preserving the past and repurposing it for the present. The Power House Theater Another local building that has benefitted from preservation and repurposing efforts is the The Power House Theatre (PHT), a world-class, 350-seat performing arts theatre in downtown Walla Walla in a 120-year-old building that was once the Walla Walla Gas Plant. The story behind the PHT began in 2008 when Shakespeare Walla Walla was formed to provide professional Shakespearean theatre and youth theatre education to Walla Walla Valley residents and visitors. Harry Hosey, Managing Director of the Power House Theatre LLC, was working with Shakespeare Walla Walla’s Artistic Director, Stephanie Shine, in the fall of 2010 on an idea for a spring production. After three consecutive successful summer festivals at the Fort Walla Walla Amphitheater, they wanted to stage an indoor production. Looking for a place to rent, they happened upon the Power House Building, constructed in 1889, that had sat vacant for more than 30 years. “We envisioned the interior remade as a beautiful theatre space—perfect for Shakespeare’s engaging works, but also as a theatre that would serve as a mecca for professional talent of all sorts—musical, comedy, lectures, film, children’s theatre and more,” Hosey said. The building provided for a natural division of space:

a lobby and performance space cavernous enough to install balcony seating and accommodate state-of-the art light trussing and technology. “The dimensions could allow for the intimate arrangement of a thrust stage, side-stage seating, and main floor and balcony seats for up to 360 patrons. In addition to this was a mezzanine level that could naturally serve as a public lounge or, alternatively, as the actors’ ‘green room,’ the very upper reach of the theatre provided a director’s perch, and light and sound tech room. We instantly knew the blank canvas of the old Walla Walla Power and Gas Plant could accommodate our needs.” An LLC was formed to help finance the acquisition of the building, and work commenced immediately. Within 90 days, a fully operational theatre—minus a few creature comforts—was ready and the doors opened on schedule in May of 2011. The Power House Theatre was added by the Washington State Building Preservation Commission to the list of state historic buildings and in January 2012 the theatre was officially accepted for the National Register of Historic Places. “It was and remains extremely important to preserve everything,” Hosey said. “A large part of the charm of the building is the fact that it’s very old. Most recently, the Power House Theatre signed a significant sponsorship agreement with Gesa Credit Union, granting naming rights to Gesa. The theatre will switch to its new name, Gesa Power House Theatre, and brand identity in 2013. Gesa’s involvement ensures a sustainable future for the theatre’s mission to bring the highest quality professional theatrical productions, music and family entertainment to Eastern Washington. Walla Walla has benefitted from these innovative visionaries who saw not what these old buildings were, but what they could be came with some attentive care—thriving enterprises that would be instrumental in moving the community successfully into the future. 

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Cocktail The Classic ^ Comeback by Laurie L. Ross

he classic cocktail is reminiscent of a swankier era when sophisticated drinks were sipped and savored, but well-made cocktails with fresh ingredients have never gone completely out of style. And now, classic cocktails with modern twists are very much in vogue. The renewed interest in classic cocktails is rooted in nostalgia and is in keeping with the “slow food” movement. Classic cocktails have returned to lounges and eateries in full force. In today’s cocktail culture, bartenders are “liquid artists,” and “mixology” is considered as much a skill and science as making beer and wine. Savvy bartenders can tailor your favorite cocktail to your exact specifications, but they can also expand your palate with cocktails that are cutting-edge. Whether stirred, shaken or muddled, a well-crafted drink is a work of art, and the Inland Northwest can proudly claim some of the country’s finest of cocktail masters. SPOKANE Italia Trattoria, an intimate and delightful eatery that serves rustic Italian cuisine, is located in Spokane’s historic Browne’s Addition. Its fresh, local food is matched by its drinks. They too are made with local ingredients whenever possible and with fresh juices. 66

Order a Barrel-Aged Negroni, a rich specialty cocktail. Captive Spirits Big Gin, Campari, and Cocchi Premium vermouth are aged in-house for six weeks in toasted American oak barrels. The resulting worth-the-wait libation is slightly sweet with traces of spice, vanilla and tangy herbs. For a new twist on the timeless Manhattan, try a Figgy Manhattan. It’s made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, Cocchi sweet vermouth, Bittermens cinnamon, allspice bitters and fig. 144 South Cannon Street, Spokane, WA. 509.459.6000 www.italiatrattoriaspokane.com Clover, a new restaurant that occupies a renovated home near Gonzaga University, has a serious commitment to cocktails. Paul Harrington, one of the proprietors, was a standout San Francisco bartender and is a notable spirits author. His expertise is reflected in Clover’s well-trained bartenders whose drinks can give your palate a whirl. Hemingway’s Daiquiri is a tasty drink made with light rum, lime and grapefruit juices, and maraschino liqueur. For those who favor traditional cocktails, Clover offers the entire lineup of classic cocktails. Try their old fashioned, a congenial mingling of bourbon whiskey, simple syrup and bitters. The made-from-scratch cocktails pair nicely with Clover’s innovative cuisine. 911 East Sharp Avenue, Spokane, WA. 509.487.2937 www.cloverspokane.com

The Copa’s bar is a place where both fine cocktails and wines are poured.

The Peacock Room is nestled inside the luxe Davenport Hotel in downtown Spokane. With its sumptuous décor, the bar leaves visitors feeling like celebrities—and for good reason. It has a ratpack style ambiance, and it’s rich in history. John F. Kennedy, Babe Ruth, Teddy Roosevelt, Amelia Earhart, Bing Crosby and Clark Gable are among the notables who have stayed at the Davenport since it opened in 1914. The Peacock Room is a great bar in which to begin your evening or have a nightcap. Try a classic double martini made with gin and dry vermouth, and garnished with blue-cheese-stuffed olives. On weekends, you can catch live jazz and see things really swing. 10 South Post Street, Spokane, WA. 509.455.8888 www.thedavenporthotel.com For 122 years the Spokane Club, located downtown, has been a prominent social club for the city’s business and civic leaders. It has witnessed social and cultural changes, but its outstanding cuisine and drinks have remained constant. Burgundy’s, one of the dining options at the Spokane Club, features impeccably fresh Northwest fare with a European flair. It has received awards for its wine list, and its bartenders know how to mix a drink. Try the Inferno Martini, which was created for Eastern Washington University. Although its recipe is a secret, it is described as fiery, tangy and spicy. If you like a classic Manhattan, then you’ll want to order The Governess. It’s made with Maker’s Mark bourbon, Grande Marnier, a dash of cinnamon and an orange twist. 1002 West Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA. 509.838.8511 www.spokaneclub.org O’Doherty’s Irish Grille is located directly across the street from Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane. You can enjoy pub fare, as well as other Irish favorites. The Car Bomb, a concoction that contains Guinness, Irish whiskey and Irish cream, is a popular drink with those stationed at nearby Fairchild Air Force Base. O’Doherty’s is familyowned. They encourage you stand on the bar and

Ess e n t i a l The ^ Martini In honor of The Essential Guide, the Davenport Hotel’s Peacock Room has added the Essential Martini to its bar menu. Sit back and sip one in the lovely Peacock Room or use the recipe below to mix one yourself. • 2 ounces of 44 North Huckleberry Vodka • 1 spoonful of fresh huckleberries • splash of simple syrup • 1 ounce white cranberry juice Shake ingredients together and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with fresh huckleberries.

AIRWAY HEIGHTS Northern Quest Casino, the area’s largest casino, boasts fourteen restaurants and lounges. They include Masselow’s, the region’s only AAA Four Diamond restaurant. This crown jewel of fine dining also has a serious commitment to local wine. In addition, they’re known for their popular Huckleberry Martini. This regional favorite is composed of huckleberry-infused vodka, Cointreau, Chambord, sweet and sour mix, fresh lemon and lime, and simple syrup. It is served in a sugar-rimmed martini glass. The Mai Tai is a Polynesian classic that combines fresh squeezed orange juice, pineapple juice and the great flavors of Jamaican rum, Myers dark rum and Chambord. The restaurant’s accolades are well deserved. Regardless of how you fare in the casino, you’ll always hit the jackpot at Masselow’s. 100 North Hayford Road, Airway Heights, WA. 509.242.7000 www.northernquest.com 68

WALLA WALLA Just off the lobby of Walla Walla’s famed Marcus Whitman Hotel is the cozy Vineyard Lounge. The bar’s warm atmosphere provides an elegant, yet casual wine country dining experience and is the perfect place for a nightcap. It has an award-winning wine list, but the specialty cocktail that’s poured most often is an old fashioned, a masterful mix based on an 1890 recipe. Strips of lemon zest with drops of Elemakule Tiki bitters are set aside, as gum syrup and Angostura aromatic bitters are placed into a glass. Bullet Rye is added, and the mixture is stirred. Then the lemon zests are muddled and added to the glass. The mixture is stirred well and served over ice. 6 West Rose Street, Walla Walla, WA. 509.525.2200 marcuswhitmanhotel.com Located near the Marcus Whitman Hotel is the acclaimed WhitehouseCrawford Restaurant, one of Walla Walla’s finest eateries. This rustic, but elegant establishment is housed in a historic building. Consistent with the restaurant’s commitment to Walla Walla food and wine, the bartenders are well versed in classic cocktails, as well as creative seasonal specialty drinks. One to try is the Tobago Sour, which gets its distinctive taste from Santa Teresa rum, Orgeat syrup, Angostura bitters and lemon and orange juices. 55 West Cherry Street, Walla Walla, WA. 509.525.222 www.whitehousecrawford.com Ali Walker

sing. After all, it’s tradition. 525 West Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA. 509.747.0322 www.odohertyspub.com Wild Sage American Bistro, also in downtown Spokane, is consistently top-rated. It is known for its imaginative cuisine and its drinks. Along with classic cocktails, it serves up signature cocktails. The Robjito, named for its bartender creator, offers a twist on a mojito. It is composed of two shots of Hornitos tequila, muddled cucumber, fresh cilantro and lime juice. Another libation to try is the Ruby Sidecar: house pomegranate-infused brandy complemented with ruby port and citrus juice, served in a sugar-rimmed glass. 916 West 2nd, Spokane, WA. 509.456.7575 www.wildsagebistro.com

IDAHo The Copa, located in Hayden, is a warm, Tuscanyinspired restaurant where patrons are made to feel like family. The drinks are masterfully created. Try the classic

The acclaimed Whitehouse-Crawford restaurant’s bar is where many gather for seasonal cocktails.

vodka martini, made with a hint of vermouth, select vodka and a lemon twist. The Copa offers a varied menu with an Italian flair. 9265 North Government Way, Hayden, ID. 208.635.5534 www.thecopa.com The Coeur d’Alene Casino, in Worley, features eight distinctive restaurants and lounges. The Nighthawk Lounge is a great place to start or end the night. But regardless of the time, you can bet on getting a first-rate drink. Try the Vegas Bomb, a concoction of Crown Royal, Malibu coconut rum, Peach Schnapps and Red Bull. Or try your hand at Jackpot Juice, a mixture of Southern Comfort, Yukon Jack, Amaretto di Amore, orange juice, pineapple juice and a hint of grenadine. 37914 South Hwy 95, Worley, ID 208.769.2600 www.cdacasino.com 

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AMERICAN BISTRO Shake, Stir and Enjoy A well-stocked cocktail bar can be your best friend after a long day or for a spur of the moment party. It’s not that hard to put together with a few common cocktail bar necessities and tools. Consider having these common self-serve bar staples:  Vodka, rye whiskey, tequila, white rum, gin, and scotch or bourbon. If you are serving themeddrinks, keep other ingredients such as Blue Curacao or Irish Cream.

Tucked into a classic 1911 brick building on 2nd & Lincoln, we offer an intimate dining setting and memorable food with real flair. Executive Chef Charlie Connor presents regionally influenced Northwest cuisine using only the finest locally sourced products. Our award-winning in-house bakery offers an amazing array of glutenfree options. Drinks at our “scratch bar” use only fresh juices and house-infused flavored liquors.

 Mixers such as tonic water, club soda, cola and orange or cranberry juice.

Dinner seven nights a week starting at 4 pm

 Plenty of ice! You can never have too much ice at a cocktail party. Place a full ice bucket at your bar and refill it throughout the night.

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 Glasses—wine, martini/cocktail, highball and rocks glasses should cover any type of cocktail you might make and serve.  Mixing tools, which include a long spoon for stirring, a metal drink shaker with a strainer, tongs for the ice bucket, a bottle opener, a corkscrew and at least two small measuring cups (jiggers).  Final touches that will go a long way are fruit garnishes such as lime wedges and orange peels. You can pre-cut these about an hour before the party. Set them out with toothpicks along with bowls of cherries and olives right before the party.

Caffe Correcto! Caffe Corretto is traditionally an Italian drink comprised of a shot of espresso, a shot of Grappa or Sambuca and three coffee beans. The beans signify health, wealth and wisdom. The drink’s components are served individually and consumed in quick succession. Merrilee Lindaman, owner of Lindaman’s Gourmet-To Go in Spokane, wanted to incorporate this traditional Italian espresso drink in her menu. “My baristas and I spent many days off consuming combinations of liqueurs, espresso, spices and cream to create what is now our version of Caffe Corretto.” Their experiments were a success—the drink has been around for eight years. The restaurant had to acquire a liquor license just to serve this speciality drink, but Merrilee says it was all worth it. Many people think that Caffe Corretto is simply coffee spiked with liquor. However, the drink’s success is based on finding the right proportions and flavors to complement the depth and intensity of espresso. The Golden Ratio ¾ oz. Goldschlager ¼ oz. Frangelico a dime-sized dab of honey 1 single shot of espresso 4 oz. steamed half-and-half Place the honey in the bottom of a 6 oz. cup. Add hot espresso shot. Stir briefly. Add liqueurs. Steam half-and-half. Free pour cream into cup. “From the spiral of the nautilus shell, to the glorious circle of friends and acquaintances... the golden ratio is the perfect mathematical expression of life. Drink it in!” –Lindaman’s

Mead

the oldest new wine in the world Casual Fine Dining at the Greenbriar

by Reggie Mace

DINING . LODGING . CATERING est. 1908

A special place, for special memories. Downtown Coeur d’Alene.

recent years, America has witnessed a sea of change in its citizens’ palates. Slow-food, farmto-table, craft cocktails, nano-brewery, boutique wine, these household phrases signify a shift towards quality food and drink. Just around the corner is the next ingredient to aid in the cause: mead. Mead is a wine that consists of honey and water, and is fermented with yeast. It can be made sweet or dry, stronger than port or lighter than ale, flavored with spices and fruits, all the while capturing the aroma and flavors of the floral origins of honey. For the better part of a century, mead has been

linked with Renaissance fairs and medieval poetry, but a handful of talented fermenters are putting it back in the spotlight. Claimed to be the oldest alcoholic beverage. It predates agriculture and is found in the roots of nearly every ancient civilization. Today, mead has been resurrected and redefined for the 21st-century drinker. Mixologists are offering a wave of new cocktails with mead. Sommeliers and chefs pair it with a range of fine cuisine. Delicate and dry, rich and oaky, thick and layered, mead has myriad styles, both ancient and emerging, and is sure to intrigue drinkers near and far. 

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Open Tuesday - Sunday, 3:15 to close 315 Martinis and Tapas at the Greenbriar Inn 315 Wallace Avenue, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814 208-667-9660 315martinisandtapas.com 72

At Dayton’s Mace Mead Works, Reggie Mace pours the nectar of the Vikings. 73

Scrumptious Walla Walla B&B Recipes Bed and breakfasts provide an atmosphere of warmth and coziness that some traditional hotels cannot match. Many times these houses-turned-inns are historical and therefore, have a character and charm that is one of a kind. Bed and breakfasts are essential for a weekend or romantic getaway and are a perfect way to make yourself feel at home in a new or unfamiliar place. Why not sojourn in style? In Walla Walla there are abundant bed and breakfasts, and innkeepers are dedicated to providing guests with high-end hospitality, as well as insights about experiencing the city as locals do. Besides comfortable accommodations, guests can also look forward to a scrumptious and decadent breakfast each morning. On the following pages are recipes from a few of Walla Walla’s bed and breakfasts. Now that you know what’s cooking at these inns, it’s time to make your reservations. For more information about bed and breakfasts in Walla Walla check out the Walla Walla Bed & Breakfast Inns Association at www.wallawallabnb.com

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Girasol Vineyard & Inn

Wet Ingredients zest of one small orange juice from half of a small orange 2 large eggs 1 cup buttermilk 1 cup ricotta cheese ½ cup sugar ¼ cup melted unsalted butter 1 tsp. vanilla Dry Ingredients 1½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tbsp. baking powder ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. nutmeg

Ingredients 4 cups day-old cinnamon buns 6 eggs, beaten 2½ cups half-and-half cream ½ cup sugar 1 tbsp. pure vanilla ½ tsp. cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves ½ cup fresh cranberries 2 shots coffee liquor ½ cup nut mélange (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.)

Cinnamon Bun Bread Pudding

Orange & Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup

Directions: Whisk the wet ingredients together in a small bowl. In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients together. Pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry. Using a rubber spatula, mix until all of the dry is wet and there are no large lumps. Little lumps are expected. Stirring the mixture until it’s smooth will result in a chewier pancake. Let batter rest for about five minutes before cooking. Pomegranate Syrup 1 cup pomegranate juice ½ cup sugar ½ tsp. orange zest pinch of salt pinch of nutmeg 4 tbsp. pomegranate juice 4 tbsp. cornstarch To prepare syrup, combine 1 cup pomegranate juice, sugar, zest, salt and spice in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat. Combine 4 tablespoons of juice and cornstarch in a bowl, mix well and add to pan. Cook one minute or until thick.

Green Gables Inn

Southern Vegetable Quinoa Breakfast Medley (gluten-free) Ingredients 1 cup cooked quinoa ¼ cup diced roasted red pepper ¼ cup Walla Walla sweet onion ¼ cup corn 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. cumin 1 small bunch chopped cilantro ¼ avocado, sliced 1 poached egg salt and pepper to taste Directions Sauté vegetables, garlic and seasoning in saucepan with olive oil until tender. Add cooked quinoa and cilantro and cook for about five minutes. To serve put poached egg with fresh sliced avocado on top. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Directions Dice the buns into big chunks, leaving on any glaze and nuts. Add cranberries and nut mélange. Mix well. In another bowl, mix together eggs, cream, coffee liquor, sugar, spices and vanilla and stir well. In a large ungreased baking pan, place the bread mixture and pour the egg mixture over it. Bake in 350 degree oven for 40-45 minutes. Serve with Pecan Brûlée Sauce. Pecan Brûlée Sauce ½ cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 2 tbsp. corn syrup 1 cup pecans Heat butter until melted. Add brown sugar and corn syrup. Blend well. Add pecans and pour over the bread pudding. Serve.

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Gingered Pear Crêpes Ingredients for Crêpe Batter 4 eggs ¼ tsp. salt 2 cups flour 2¼ cups milk ¼ cup melted butter

Directions Combine eggs and salt. Add flour and milk alternately, beating until smooth. Add melted butter and beat. Refrigerate for an hour or overnight. Makes about 1620 crêpes. Gingered Pears ½ cup sugar ¼ cup water 1 tbsp. finely chopped sugared ginger 4-5 pears, peeled and cut into eighths ½ teaspoon vanilla Combine sugar and water and bring to a boil. Add pears, vanilla and ginger. Simmer briefly until pears are warmed through. Remove from heat and place four pear slices in the center of each crêpe. Fold crêpe with sides overlapping. Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh blueberries or raspberries.

Where There’s Smoke... We Inspire! Legends of Fire

egends of Fire at Northern Quest Resort & Casino is the only venue of its kind in Spokane, Washington. It offers an impressive selection of premium cigars along with fine spirits, beer, wine and elegant appetizers. It is a place that will make you feel like you died and went to Havana. Guests will be enveloped in a smooth, rich and sexy atmosphere. Legends is aimed at pleasing the most discriminating cigar aficionado, as well as welcoming newcomers with open arms. The knowledgeable and friendly tobacconists will educate guests one-on-one, covering everything from choosing cigar colors and shapes for taste to rolling techniques and proper storage. Legends also holds group classes with their popular Tobacco 101 class. You can take part in Little Smoke, their annual premium cigar tasting event. This is where you will learn from, and rub elbows with, the cigar industry experts. Famous guests have included names such as Charlie Torano of Torano Family Cigars, Jonathan Drew of Drew Estate and Matt Booth of Room 101. Selecting a cigar is similar to a person’s coffee bean preference—light or dark. A cigar with a dark wrapper 78

will offer a full-bodied smoke with lots of complex flavors, while a light-colored wrapper emits milder favors. Creamy, spicy, earthy, leathery, nutty or cedar— whatever flavors interest you—Legends prides itself on helping you select the perfect cigar. And, nothing says “cigar selection” like their huge walk-in humidor. Legends has carefully taken the time to find and stock the best of the best, with offerings at many different price points. Aficionados will find products by top cigar makers such as Arturo Fuente, CAO, Cohiba, Padron, Rocky Patel and others. Legends prides itself on bringing the rarest cigars to the market. As a bonus, the wellversed bartenders at Legends can pair any cigar with one of many top-shelf single malt scotches to create a truly unique and relaxing experience that you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re curious about experiencing fine cigars or you’ve been enjoying them for years, the place to light up is Legends of Fire at Northern Quest Resort & Casino. 

Enjoying a puff inside Legends of Fire, the only premium cigar lounge in the Inland Northwest.

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Wine

by Laurie L. Ross

Step 1: Harvesting The winemaking process begins with harvesting the grapes. Grapes produce enough sugar to yield sufficient alcohol for wine. Moreover, no other fruit has the requisite acids, esters and tannins to make natural, stable wine on a consistent basis. For this reason, most winemakers acknowledge that, “wine is made in the vineyard.” In order to make fine wine, grapes must be picked at just the right time. The winemaker or vineyard manager carefully watches the fruit and has a crew ready when the decision is made to harvest the grapes. A combination of science and old-fashioned tasting go into determining the optimum time to harvest. 80

Northstar Winery is a sterling example of a vineyard whose perfectly timed harvests lead to superb wines. Founded in 1994, Northstar produces world-class merlots from the Walla Walla and Columbia Valleys. A Washington merlot is bigger and more complex than that of other regions, and this winery showcases those differences brilliantly. Northstar winemaker David “Merf” Merfeld artfully blends other Bordeaux grapes, such as cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and cabernet franc, with the merlot. He spends a significant amount of time tasting grapes in the vineyards from which Northstar sources its grapes. Variations in the weather and soil composition affect each vintage, sometimes in a dramatic way. For example, unpredictable weather can influence the timing of the harvest. In 2009 Greg Lipsker, co-founder of Barrister Winery in Spokane, found himself in a vineyard near Pasco just after midnight, rescuing the grapes from freezing weather. Even so, the 2009 vintage ended up being an award-winning year for Barrister. All wine is influenced by terroir, a French term that refers to the total natural environment in which a wine is produced—the climate, soil and topography. Among other things, it is terroir that gives a wine its characteristic taste and flavor.

Culling grapes before crushing

Step 2: Crushing and Pressing Crushing whole clusters of ripe grapes is traditionally the next step in the winemaking process. Today, mechanical crushers have replaced the time-honored tradition of stomping grapes into what is referred to as must. Using mechanical presses may detract from the romance and ritual of this stage of winemaking, but it is more efficient and sanitary. Mechanical pressing has improved the quality and longevity of wine, thus reducing the need for preservatives. Tradition, however, has not been abandoned completely: many wineries,

such as Nodland Cellars in Spokane Valley, host crush parties at which guests can experience firsthand the stomping of grapes. Not all grapes, though, are crushed at the beginning. Sometimes, winemakers prefer that fermentation begin inside uncrushed whole grape clusters. This allows the natural weight of the grapes and the onset of fermentation to burst the grape skins prior to the pressing. Prior to the crushing and pressing stage, the making of white wine and red wine is essentially the same. At this point, however, red wine is left in contact with the skins to add color, flavor and tannins during fermentation. Tannins are responsible for the “mouthfeel,” the sensation of a red wine in the mouth. In contrast, winemakers who are making white wine quickly press the must after crushing. This separates the juice from the skins, seeds, and solids. By doing so, they avoid the unwanted color from the grape skins. In addition, the tannins cannot affect the wine. Kirk Hirota

he process of making wine has existed for thousands of years. Although nature provides the ingredients, a winemaker must guide and enhance the process. There are five basic steps in making wine: harvesting, crushing and pressing, fermentation, clarification, aging and bottling. Winemakers can make endless, and often meticulous, modifications in the process, and those variations can result in remarkable wines. The Pacific Northwest is home to many outstanding winemakers, and their wines have the world taking notice.

A winemaker must understand the region where the grapes are sourced and how its characteristics affect the winemaking process. Spring Valley Vineyard winemaker Serge Leville learned winemaking in his native France, but learned how to make Washington wine in Walla Walla. He capitalizes on the region’s unique terrior and responds to its nuances with his winemaking techniques. Harvesting can be done mechanically or by hand. Many estates prefer to hand harvest, as mechanical harvesters can often be too hard on the grapes and the vineyard. Once the grape bunches arrive at the winery, winemakers sort them, culling out underripe and spoiled fruit before crushing. There’s an advantage to wineries that grow their own grapes or obtain them from vineyards close-by. At Coeur d’Alene Cellars, for example, the fruit is hand harvested in the morning and hand sorted to fermentation tanks before the sun sets.

Step 3: Fermentation Fermentation is when the magic happens. If left to its own devices, the must, with the aid of wild yeasts in the air, begins fermenting naturally within 6-12 hours. In clean wineries and vineyards, this natural fermentation is a welcome phenomenon. Many winemakers prefer to intervene at this stage by inoculating the natural must. They kill the wild and sometimes unpredictable natural yeasts. They then introduce a yeast strain of their choosing in order to influence the outcome. Once the process begins, regardless of whether it is natural or assisted, it

Punch down by hand in 1.5-ton stainless steel fermenters at L’Ecole No 41 winery.

normally continues until all of the sugar is converted to alcohol and a dry wine is produced. Fermentation can require from ten days to a month or more. The alcohol level in wines depends on the total sugar content. Sweet wine is produced when the fermentation process stops before all of the sugar has been converted into alcohol. Whether a winemaker’s experience comes from formal education, mentorship, or simply trial and error, understanding how to manipulate the fermentation process is critical to the end result. Step 4: Clarification Once fermentation is completed, the clarification process begins. Winemakers have the option of racking or siphoning their wines from one tank or barrel to another. The goal is to leave the precipitates and solids, called pomace, in the bottom of the first tank. Filtering and fining may also be done at this stage. Fining occurs when substances are added to a wine. Egg whites, clay or other compounds may be added: they adhere to the unwanted solids and force them to the bottom of the tank. The clarified wine is then racked into another vessel, where it is ready for bottling or further aging. Step 5: Aging and Bottling The final stage of the winemaking is aging and bottling. After clarification, the winemaker has the choice of bottling a wine immediately or aging it

further. Aging can be done in bottles, barrels, stainless steel tanks or ceramic tanks. As with all other decisions in the winemaking process, the choices and techniques employed in this final stage affect the outcome. From the vine to the wine bottle, any variations in the winemaking process influence the wine. Winemakers differ in their perspective and approach to crafting the perfect taste. Michael Haig of Whitestone Winery in Creston believes that great wine comes from great fruit and that it’s the winemaker’s job to showcase the gifts from Mother Nature. Karen LaBonte, owner/winemaker of Walla Walla’s Trio Vintners claims her wines benefit from three principal features of eastern Washington wineproduction: exceptional fruit, outstanding soils and the perfect climate for growing grapes. Long Shadows is a winery—actually a group of wineries under one label—that brings together superstar winemakers from around the world to make wine from Washington fruit. The gathering place of this winemaking dream team is in the valley where the Snake River and Yakima River flow into the mighty Columbia River. The wines they produce are as diverse as the winemakers themselves and their range of methodologies and winemaking techniques. Whatever the source of the magic, the Spokane, Walla Walla and Coeur d’Alene region offers the perfect setting for creating exceptional wines. 

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"In Wine there is Truth" the truth is when one swirls, smells and sips.

Your perfect wine tasting trip from downtown Walla Walla!

Wine tips from Laurie Ross on page 85

Pepper Bridge winemaker, Jean François Pellet, keeps careful watch over the barrel aging of wine.

Wine Tips Pour local. No matter where you are, at home or traveling, choosing a local wine is “in.” Not only are local wines more eco-friendly, but they can also add to your experience of a place. When possible, buy wine directly from the winemaker. It’s a more romantic way to purchase wine, and it directly supports the wineries. Break the “rules.” How often have you heard that red wine should be paired with steak and white wine with fish? How often have you struggled in a restaurant, trying to figure out which wine to order? Well, worry no more. Food-and-wine pairing rules are made to be broken. Here is one truly good rule: Drink what you like. Drink affordable wines. Ordering or serving superexpensive wines—also known as second-mortgage wines—is a trend past its prime. So much high-quality wine is being produced in Washington state that it’s no longer necessary to break out the credit card for a compelling bottle. And because you can save money buying delicious, less expensive wines, you’ll feel free to enjoy wine more often. Keep tasting and re-tasting wines. Your palate changes, and so does the wine. With so much variation even within a particular wine varietal, don’t write off an entire grape. Since the growing conditions change with each vintage, no two will be precisely the same. And keep in mind that in Washington state, there are more than 700 wineries to choose from! –LR

Architecture of Wa l l a Wa l l a Vineyards by Shanna Hatfield

Leonetti Cellar produces some of the most sought after wine in the world, and at the heart of their wine, the Figgins family continues to keep their commitment to providing old-world excellence. At their facility, one can’t help but take note of the stone winery building that was built in 1984 with an antique-country feel that is both inviting and charming. “There is a handsomeness to old-world design,” Figgins said. “I’m an old-world kind of guy. We wanted to show everything up front but keep that old-world feel.” Figgins said one aspect of their facility that really captures the attention of visitors is the way they store the barrels in three caves beneath the production facility. “Rather than racked, our barrels are on concrete in long rows,” Figgins said. “It really creates a visual impact with these rows of barrels that seem to go on forever.” Although his favorite building is the original stone building with its arched doors, small windows and thick walls, Figgins said Leonetti Cellar blends beauty, function and hard work with a strong work ethic. That ethic is something he takes pride in passing on to future generations. Another vineyard looking toward the future is Long Shadows Vintners. Opening west of Walla Walla in a location selected for its rural setting and surrounded by rolling wheat fields that convey a sense of open space and sky, the winery was designed to facilitate the

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Bursting with tasting rooms and rolling hills of vineyards, Walla Walla is quickly becoming known for world-class wines produced in facilities that are nothing short of amazing. Walla Walla’s very first bonded winery, Leonetti Cellar, has roots that go much deeper than the acres of grapes planted by the Figgins Family. Gary Figgins’ grandparents, Frank and Rose Leonetti, emigrated from Serra Pedace, Calabria, Italy, to Walla Walla in the early 1900s. They brought with them a rich heritage along with a love of wine that has been passed down for generations. Spending much of his life learning what he could about wine and wine growing, Figgins and Rick Small explored the offerings in Napa Valley during the late 1960s when they started Army Reserve service in California. Studying the climate necessary for growing wine grapes, Figgins decided the growing season in Walla Walla was similar to what he saw in California. In 1975, he and his wife Nancy purchased their current winery site, converting a tack shed to a winery. Leonetti Cellar was bonded by the couple in 1977, and the first commercial vintage of cabernet sauvignon and riesling was produced in 1978. That first vintage was recognized in 1981 by Wine & Spirits Magazine as “best in the nation” in a blind tasting, and the Figgins’ vision for producing world-class wines turned into a classic American success story. Today,

Clockwise from upper left: The winetasting room at Long Shadows Vintners showcasing art pieces by Dale Chihuly; the dramatic entrance to the Leonetti Cellar tasting room; the sleek Amavi tasting room; the Tuscan-Themed winery of Va Piano

production of ultra-premium wines. The secondary notion was to create a facility that served as a stage for showcasing wines, art and the beautiful landscape. “Producing world-class wines is our primary mission, followed by giving guests an experience unlike others,” said Long Shadows founder Allen Shoup. “What we achieved is a state-of-the-art winery that allows guests to catch a glimpse of the production process, always mindful of aesthetics with the intention of creating a room for guests with a modern museum ambiance.” Although the entire facility is spectacular, one room in particular garners a lot of attention. “The Chihuly Room features a collection of glass art by my friend and internationally acclaimed artist Dale Chihuly. Wine is itself an art form, and coupling wine with art is a long tradition,” said Shoup. “The space invites discovery, camaraderie and tranquility. We use it for tastings, special dinners and musical performances, and guests are always impressed by the contrast of Chihuly’s colorful, contemporary glass art displayed in stark surroundings, framed by windows displaying the area’s open landscape and a viewing area of the cellar below.” Long Shadows Vintners, it is a tribute to this group of individuals who have contributed to the industry through their benchmark wines and wineries. Seven unique wineries are now part of the Long Shadows family, including “Poet’s Leap” riesling; Saggi, a superTuscan style red; Chester-Kidder, a cabernet sauvignon and syrah blend; “Sequel” syrah; Pirouette, a bordeaux blend; “Feather” cabernet sauvignon; and “Pedestal” merlot. “Long Shadows is committed to quality in everything it does, from grape growing to winemaking to hospitality,” Sims said. “It is a place to revisit often. Long Shadows is quintessential eastern Washington.” Another legacy winery in the Walla Walla Valley is Waterbrook. Precept Wine began its current development of Waterbrook with a long-term vision to bring this winery to its fullest potential. Part of the planning meant creating room for production including a lab, winemaking with cross-flow filtration, high88

speed bottling and large cooperage, as well as a worthy destination in a tasting room for its loyal, growing following. “It had to be something that would stand the test of time,” said Brooke Pace, Vice President of retail operations for Precept Wine. The design of the facility was geared toward a tribute to the Pacific Northwest. “The winery, tasting room and private bungalow on the 11-acre site all have a complementary aesthetic of gold tones, hewn lumber, earthen concrete, stonework and touches of oxidized metals,” Pace explains. “It is grand and humble at the same time.” The tasting area offers a loftiness, with natural lighting and a huge communal counter that creates an inviting atmosphere. A wall of glass, lets visitors look beyond the patio and view the pond. “From every angle, the guest is taken in by the airiness and space, yet the seating areas, patio views and furnishing all invite coziness and relaxation,” Pace said. Pace said the winery’s entrance, with its zig-zag log trussing, supported by river rock-anchored log columns is a favorite aspect of the facility. “For anyone just driving by, not knowing about Waterbrook, the architecture of the facility itself serves as a calling card, sparking curiosity, exploration and hopefully a few tastes of our award-winning wine!” Pace said. “Architecture is the cornerstone to the facility; it sets the tone for the winery and the experience.” Located just outside of town, Waterbrook offers a spaciousness that beckons guests to linger and enjoy the experience. “You’re never going to feel crowded or rushed, but totally at home,” Pace said. “The grounds have a patio, bocce ball court, a lovely pond and more than 300 lavender plants fragrantly framing the walking areas.” The goal was to create a stately and authentic atmosphere, and that is exactly what guests say the facility conveys. “The space is approachable, memorable, multidimensional, and a constant source of enjoyment,” Pace said. “We intended comfort and coziness within a space that belies its size, with an aesthetic that was true 89

to its Northwest roots.” Another must-see spot in the Walla Walla Valley is the shared tasting room of Pepper Bridge and Amavi wines. One need only to walk the property to understand the uniqueness and appeal. The sister wineries’ tasting room boasts expansive views of the Blue Mountains, as well as views of the area’s vineyards. This new location is a result of the owners desire to move operations closer to the vineyards. Ray Goff, a partner of Amavi wines, says that its the role of agriculture in fine wines needs to be highlighted. “Being among the vines produces a refreshing, humbling sense of awe—and a deeper appreciation for the wines our winemaker and viticulturist Jean-François Pellet crafts—that we would like to share with our guests.” The new tasting room provides more space and the capacity to entertain. Goff added, “Hospitality is a cornerstone of our values, and we now have the appropriate venue for our events and for customers’ small weddings and business retreats.” The building was designed and created to be a part of the natural landscape. Tucked into the hillside, it is subtle and at the same time has clean, substantial lines. The wood, steel and glass contrast with the surrounding agriculture. A 20-foot zinc bar invites guests to gather, converse and sample wines. There are also offices and wine-production areas on-site. Va Piano is another vineyard in Walla Walla that offers an atmosphere and ambiance that are unlike other wineries in the country. This is because Va Piano

is completely Tuscan-inspired. It is located on the 20acre estate property in the southeast corner of the Walla Walla Valley. The inspiration for the Tuscantheme came from owner Justin Wylie’s experience as a Gonzaga University student studying abroad in Florence, Italy. When he returned home to Walla Walla, it only made sense to combine his newly found love for Tuscany with his interest in winemaking. His philosophy is simple: exceptional wine comes from exceptional fruit, and his approach is based on the old Italian saying, “He who goes slowly, goes safely and goes far.” Wylie manages the vineyards and follows strict standards of sustainable agriculture. Vineyard blocks are trellised on the vertical shoot positioning system (VSP), and are farmed using sustainable agricultural methods. Farming responsibly ensures that Va Piano will continue for generations. The shared tasting room and winery of Va Piano are housed in a custom built 7,500 square foot facility, all in a Tuscan style: tumbled granite door and window accents, eightfoot tall distressed alder doors, timber-beamed ceilings, wrought-iron railings, clay tile roof, and traditional eastern stucco. From the old-world elegance of Leonetti to the modern space of Waterbrook and the sweeping views of Long Shadows, to the modern and earthy styling of Pepper Bridge and Amavi Cellars and the Tuscaninspired Va Piano, the Walla Walla Valley truly is a spectacular showcase of unique facilities committed to producing world-class wine. 

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Walla Walla Spotlight: Kyle Mussman As told to Wolf Schneider As general manager and owner of the Marcus Whitman Hotel, Kyle Mussman oversees 127 guest rooms and the prestigious Marc Restaurant, where the produce is grown at Three Rivers Winery, the sushi made with tuna flown in from Hawaii, and a chef who has cooked at the prestigious James Beard House, in New York City. What brought you to Walla Walla is... I came here 22 years ago to run a telecommunications company. What keeps you here is... It’s a very beautiful, safe place to live. It has a lot of culture, including the oldest continuously operating symphony west of the Mississippi. It has more than 30 parks, the Snake River and more than 100 wineries within a 15-mile radius. You are best known for... Being an avid Harley Davidson motorcycle rider. Your town is best known for... All the beautiful bordeaux blends coming out of the valley. Wine is number-one right now. The saying “the city so nice, they named it twice” originated... Probably sometime in the early 1900s. If you were going to run into a famous local, past or present, would you rather it be NFL quarterback Drew Bledsoe, actor Adam West, or NFL wide receiver Charly Martin... I know Drew and Adam, so I’ll say Charly, only because I’ve never met him. The most essential thing to know about Walla Walla is... We truly are the friendliest city in America.

Your favorite restaurant is... The Marc Restaurant. I get the Double R Ranch filet, the spinach and mushroom ragout, an Idaho potato and a bordeaux blend to drink. For dessert, the chocolate torte. Your favorite thing to do on a day off is... Ride my motorcycle at the base of the mountains by the rolling wheat fields and vineyards. Your favorite season is... Fall, when the wheat fields turn gold. Three essential qualities that make you love your town are... It’s friendly, authentic and has great food and wine. Three qualities that describe the essential “you” are... Honesty, integrity and passion. Three essential qualities a person must have for you to want to talk to them are... For business, I have to talk to everyone who comes to the door. Personally, I like to talk to somebody who is approachable, a good communicator and somebody welltraveled and knowledgeable. The type of person that likes Walla Walla is... Adventurous. What most people don’t realize about Walla Walla is... We are a high-desert climate with 320+ days of sunshine a year. The most essential festival/event in your town is... Balloon Stampede. 91

by Brad McMasters There are many roads from Spokane to Walla Walla. The practical traveller would probably take the interstate and major highways, but those who appreciate beautiful landscapes and a taste of Americana culture will travel the side roads through the rolling hills and small towns of the Palouse. These roads and towns tell the story of farming communities that have transitioned to the 21st-century while maintaing their culture and an appreciation of their history. It’s a story of opening their towns, doors and hearts to a new generation of settlers who brought with them a greater appreciation of art and fine dining. The Adventure Begins Soon after turning off Interstate 90 from Spokane and heading south on Route 195, you begin to notice the rolling hills of the Palouse Prairie. The peculiar and picturesque silt dunes that characterize the Palouse were formed during the Ice Age by glacial outwash of the Missoula Floods. The North-South U.S. Route 195 is one of the oldest designations in the U.S. highway system and links many of the communities that comprise the Palouse. It’s also the most direct road from Spokane to Walla Walla. If you want to take the road less travelled, you can jump on Highway 271 at Rosalia, a quaint farming town with a population of 660, just 33 miles south of Spokane. Rosalia is home to the Steptoe Battlefield and Monument, located on a hill which overlooks the town. The 25-foot granite memorial marks the location of the last Indian victory over the U.S. Army in 1858. From Rosalia continue on S WA-271 for 8.4 miles to Oakesdale. Continue onto 1st Street and take a right 92

onto Steptoe Avenue. At this point, a fantastic side trip can be taken to Steptoe Butte, a quartzite butte that rises 3,618 feet and offers spectacular panoramic views of the Palouse Region. Take the first right onto Hwy 27 South. In .6 miles take a slight right onto Hume Road. Remain on Hume Road for 7.2 miles, then turn right into Steptoe Butte State Park. After taking advantage of spectacular photo opportunities, backtrack on Steptoe Butte to Hume Road. Take a left on Hume and travel 1 mile. Take a right onto JW Baylor Road, and after .3 miles take your first right onto Bishop Road. After 1.3 miles, turn left on Geiger Road. Travel 1.5 miles, take a slight left onto Dry Creek Road. After 3.7 miles, turn right onto WA-27 South. Travel 11.7 miles into Palouse—one of the oldest communities in the county. This town has many historical buildings. Three must sees are the Bank Left Gallery, the beautiful Palouse Hayton Green City Park and the Newspaper & Printing Museum. Just south of Palouse is Kamiak Butte, recognized as a National Natural Landmark. The park has over five miles of forested hiking trails and plays host to over 150 bird, mammal and vegetation species. To get to Kamiak Butte County Park from Palouse, continue south on WA-27/Pullman Road for 3.1 miles. Turn right onto Cleark Creek Road for .4 miles. Continue onto Fugate Road for 1.7 miles before turning left onto Marvin Wells Road. Continue .7 miles to the park. After the Kamiak Park, backtrack to WA-27 and turn right. Travel south 14.5 to Pullman, home of Washington State University (WSU). If you wish, visit a few of Pullman’s unique shops, galleries and boutiques or explore WSU’s extensive campus. Drink

in the beautiful architecture that blends both classic and contemporary styles. In Pullman you can meet back up with U.S. Route 195 and travel 14.7 miles to Uniontown. This tiny farming town with a population of about 345 is definitely worth the stop. Stay the night at the Churchyard Inn. The Dahmen Barn is also a must-see while in Uniontown. This 1935 dairy barn was donated to a non-profit organization in 2004 and has been beautifully restored. It’s a place “where art comes alive!”, providing studio space for artists to work and sell their creations, a place for local artists and fine craftspeople to sell their work on consignment, a venue for local performing and exhibiting artists, and creative experiences for children and adults through classes and workshops. Attractions include a gift shop featuring art, fine crafts and products from the Palouse. Continue south for six miles on U.S. 95 until you enter Idaho. At this time you will be perched atop the Lewiston Hill, and your options are to take the historic Old Spiral Highway or continue on U.S. 95. The truly adventurous traveller will drive the 1917 award-winning

highway that switches back 64 times in 10 miles. Others may choose the newer multi-lane grade of U.S. 95, which yields a straighter and steeper sweeping descent to the east, then back to the southwest. Either way, you’re in for spectacular panoramic views of the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley and beyond as you descend 2,000 vertical feet. Lewiston is located at the confluence of the Snake and Clearwater Rivers. The northflowing Snake River departs Hells Canyon and forms the state boundary with Washington, while the westflowing Clearwater River defines the northern border of the city. This area’s long history with the Nez Perce tribe, the Hudson Bay Company and the Lewis and Clark expedition all precede its history as a gold rush town and Lewiston’s stint as the capital of the newly formed Idaho territory. Lewiston boasts the first public school in Idaho and one of the first three institutions of higher learning (now the Lewis Clark State College). Immediately west of Lewiston is the smaller twin city of Clarkston, Washington.

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Recreational opportunities abound in the Lewis Clark Valley. Premier waterskiing, jet boating, sailing, whitewater rafting, hunting, fishing, swimming, hiking and camping are limitless. Miles of paved levee pathways follow the rivers for walking, jogging and biking. You can find some of the greatest fishing for salmon, steelhead, small mouth bass, trout and sturgeon. From Lewiston, head west through its smaller twin city of Clarkston on U.S. Hwy 12. Follow the Snake River for a short while. It’s at this point that you’ll begin to notice the basalt columns common to the Pacific Northwest. Millions of years of lava flows created these formations. Erosion resulting from the Missoula Floods has exposed these lava flows extensively, laying bare many layers of the basalt flows. Travel out of the valley and back into farm country for 30 miles to the Garfield County seat, Pomeroy. This charming town has a 10-block section of its downtown on the National Historic Register. See the Pataha Flour Mill which closed its doors in 1943, but remains in tour-ready condition. The Eastern Washington Agricultural Museum is an 8,600 square foot agricultural display of farm machinery and equipment, horse-drawn implements, tractors, engines and other machinery dating from the late 1800s into the 1950s. Demonstrations of machinery and draft horses are held throughout the year. Continue east on U.S. Hwy 12 towards Columbia County. Before you hit the next town on the highway, you’ll have the option to take side treks to the Palouse Falls, Blue Mountains, Wooten Wilderness and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. (See page 96 for more information.) Thirty-five miles east of Pomeroy on U.S. 12 is Dayton, the county seat of Columbia County, a true gem and worth an overnight stay. There are many choices for lodging, but none better than the beautifully restored Weinhard Hotel—a boutique

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hotel with 15 Victorian rooms. Plan to do plenty of walking through this quaint, well-maintained town with its tree-lined streets and friendly faces. Dayton boasts the oldest working county courthouse, the oldest train depot in the state, four museums, three historic districts and over 115 homes and buildings on the historic register. Visit with merchants in their downtown shops and galleries that feature local and regional artists, craftsmen, wineries and specialty artisans. There are also many charming places to get a fantastic meal, but none more well known than the Patit Creek Restaurant—a four-star, French-inspired restaurant now in its 34th year. If you love the outdoors as much as you appreciate history and good food, then you are in the right place. You can make Dayton your base camp for fishing, hunting, bicycling, hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or downhill skiing at nearby Ski Bluewood. Soon the lure of the Walla Walla Valley wine region will take control and you’ll be forced to head farther West on U.S. 12. You’ll definitely want to stop in the tiny burg of Waitsburg, just nine miles west of Dayton. This historic community has transformed itself into “Walla Walla East” with a metropolitan restaurant, cocktail bar and art gallery. Take a moment to wander its Main Street. The last 21mile stretch of U.S. 12 from Waitsburg to Walla Walla will end as your trip began with rolling humps and hollows of wheat and legumes. By this point the Blue Mountains become a beautiful backdrop to the south. You soon learn that the same deep loess soil distributed by the Missoula Floods that is beneficial in wheat production is also beneficial in growing grapes. The surrounding 96

wheat fields become peppered with vineyards as you enter the Walla Walla AVA. It’s time to park the car and enjoy some bold new world bordeaux wines. Wilderness Trek... Let the Adventure in You come alive The size and splendor of Palouse Falls makes it one of the most scenic, and impressive waterfalls in all of Washington, but its the location that adds even more wonder. At some angles, the Palouse River creeps mostly unseen through the scablands north of the Snake River, but the deep cuts through the basalt highlands and the dramatic falls are the most impressive byproduct of the Missoula Floods. The falls are 198 feet in height and consist of an upper falls with a drop of approximately 20 feet and a lower falls, with a drop of approximately 180 feet. From the parking area, a paved trail winds around the overlook area which provides wonderful views of the falls with little or no effort. However, many trails that lace around the upper plateau north of the falls that offer spectacular views of the Palouse River Canyon just downstream of Palouse Falls. To get to Palouse Falls from Pomeroy, travel 21 miles on U.S. 12 west, turn right onto WA-261 N. Travel 20.6 miles through the town of Starbuck and across the Snake River at Lyon’s Ferry. Then turn right onto Palouse Falls Road. Travel 2.4 miles to Palouse Falls State Park. Not far from Pomeroy on U.S. 12 you’ll find the gateway to the Blue Mountains, the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness Area and the Wooten Wilderness Area. Turn left onto Tucannon Road and head north along the beautiful Tucannon River. Marvel as you transition from

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farmland to wilderness. The William T. Wooten Wildlife Area is approximately 16,000 acres and is managed as one unit. About 17 miles of the Tucannon River are located within the boundaries. Elevations range from 4,100 feet on Hopkins Ridge, down to 1,800 feet on the lowest section of the Tucannon River. Lands in and around the Tucannon River are historic wintering areas for big game and receive year-round use by a variety of game and nongame species of wildlife, from black bears to wild turkeys. The Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness area is 176,557 acres, a maze of deep, sheer-walled canyons that cut into what was once a flat and expansive plateau at the northernmost reach of the Blue Mountains in northeast Oregon and southeast Washington. Approximately 200 miles of trail system stays high on the open ridges, winding and connecting often enough to provide long loops through the Washington side and down into Oregon. Rocky Mountain elk thrive in this area, which seasonally attracts more hunters than hikers. Rattlesnakes love the area, too, and you may see mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bears, coyotes, cougars, bobcats and snowshoe hares. You might even be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of Big Horned sheep. To access both the Wooten and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness areas, travel approximately 23 miles on U.S. 12 then take a left on Tucannon Road.  Brad McMasters is the Executive Director of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce (www. historicdayton.com). He is a fifth-generation Eastern Washingtonian and enjoys history, food, Washington wines, gardening and the four beautiful seasons of southeast Washington state. When he’s not sampling wine, he’s busy as the co-owner of the Weinhard Cafe.

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ach year fashion reinvents itself. “Farewell” is said to the wears of the previous season, and what was hip at one time quickly becomes a fashion faux pas. The same can be said about fashion trends from city to city in the United States. What’s hip in one area, may not be hip in another. If a person walks down the streets of Manhattan, the styles on a passerby would be drastically different from those worn in the Lowcountry, the Southwest or on the West coast. So what exactly are the styles of the Inland Northwest? The owners of Studio Opal Boutique in Walla Walla, Cues, Ronan’s, Lolo Boutique and Echo Boutique in Spokane share their beliefs, preferences and ideas about the lines and looks they carry. “It wasn’t a conscious decision to turn my idea of selling my jewelry and apparel lines into a boutique. It just naturally evolved,” says Kathy Nelson, owner and operator of Studio Opal Boutique. Studio Opal is a speciality shop located in the heart of downtown Walla Walla. “It has been an amazing experience to see my love for fashion and jewelry turn into a thriving business. I love the idea of a boutique.” Nelson feels that all boutiques are unique; therefore, the experience differs from shop to shop. The lines carried at Studio Opal derive from Kathy’s investigation of magazines. She sees what trends are happening, and then decides if she likes them enough to ride the wave. “I don’t have an agenda when I go to the market to buy. I know my customers really well and they know me. Buying is natural.” Martha Cunningham, owner of Ronan’s in Spokane, has noticed that in many stores, products tend to come from a single source. She feels that 100

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having a small business is similar to going upstream. She believes in fighting for locally-made and selected items. Ronan’s offers effects that are romantic, artistic or inspirational and made by local artists, whenever possible. “I tend toward cottons, linens and handmade articles. All of the clothing in my store right now is designed and made by small companies.” Cues, located in Spokane, is dream turned reality for owner Trish Thoen. With more than 27 years retail experience, Thoen opened Cues and added a fresh note to downtown Spokane. This women’s clothing and accessory boutique is known for its selection of contemporary and designer denim, accessories and unique jewelry. Thoen takes what she likes from trends and incorporates them in a way that is “real” to life. A Chanel-style jacket with a slim tee and jeans, that’s the look of Cues.

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Their inventory centers on fashionable pieces that are timelessly chic, cool and effortless. Echo is a consignment boutique owned by Suzy Gage that offers quality new and gently worn women’s apparel and accessories. Gage opened Echo in 2011 when the furniture store she was employed by went out of business. She understood color and fashion and wanted to support the local art community. Echo was born as a result. The boutique represents some of the exceptionally talented local artisans of jewelry, fiber and wall art. Gage chooses items and clothes based on the quality of craftsmanship and fabric. “At Echo you’ll find timeless classics, such as a great pencil skirt, as well as fun, funky and trendy clothes.” Lolo Boutique is a shop that aims to offer something fresh and different. Owner, Beth Hitch considered what type of shop she wanted and her

clientele when deciding what lines to carry. “We wanted our store to feel welcoming, warm and inviting to everyone, with a range of different looks and price points. We always tried to acquire lines that anyone could afford.” She believes that women are creatures of variety and continually reinvent themselves with new looks. “I love clothes and the feeling when I put something on that’s perfect. It makes me more confident and ready to greet the world. I adore being able to give that feeling to my customers.” These boutiques all consider the trends of the past and present when finding and selecting items for their shops. Kathy Nelson of Studio Opal was glad to see tie dye leave the fashion market, while Martha Cunningham of Ronan’s stated that she doesn’t pay much attention to trends, but seeks styles that are classically beautiful. Beth Hitch of Lolo is not a fan of the “Flashdance” look— extremely loose and casual, off one shoulder shirts with bra straps showing. She prefers flowing tops, but not the ragged edge, sweatshirt type. These shop owners hope to see their business lines grow into the future. Whether its the variety of selection or the respected boutique’s impact on the community, these women want to continue to support artists and to give clients choices. Suzy Gage of Echo sees her shop becoming wellknown in Spokane as a fun, welcoming place to find clothes for work or play. “It’s great to see a woman buy something and make it her own, not as a cookie-cutter follower, but as someone who can mix the old and new and bring her own personality to the ensemble.” In the words of Yves Saint-Laurent, “Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is the woman who is wearing it.” 

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eddings offer couples not only an opportunity to declare publicly their love and commitment to each other, but also to express their unique personality as a couple. Tired of staid nuptial traditions and seeking a more personalized ceremony, more couples are inventing their own weddings or adding their own touches. They want the occasion’s distinctive details to reflect them. Those who plan to tie the knot in the Inland Northwest, Coeur d’Alene or the Walla Walla area have top-notch resources at their fingertips. They include purveyors of wedding rings, bridal gowns, and perfect flowers, as well as other talented experts who can help make any wedding unique. Moreover, couples will find the region offers a vast array of wedding venues.

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The Ring and the Dress The ring is often the sign that an engagement is official. Couples who lean toward the non-traditional may want to select a vintage ring. Finders Keepers (finderskeepersboutiques.com), on Second Avenue in downtown Spokane, offers wonderful estate jewelry, including wedding rings. Some of the vintage rings

that owner Deena Caruso carries are adorned with diamonds and precious gems. Several are consignment pieces. Dodson’s Fine Jewelers, on Riverside Avenue, is a fourth-generation family-owned store. Its extensive selection includes estate jewelry from several important design periods— Victorian, art nouveau, and mid-century modern—as well as contemporary rings. Many of these fine pieces have been passed down through several generations, and if the history associated with a piece is available, Dodson’s Fine Jewelers includes it. dodsonsjewelers.com After the ring, it’s all about the dress. Walla Walla-based designer Laurie Rudd Haluska makes wedding dress dreams come true. She is an Emmy-winning designer who graduated cum laude from New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology. Her exquisite “Kathryn and Alexandra” bridal line was born from her love of Cinderella-like ballroom gowns and her considerable costuming experience. The styles range from Renaissance to modern day. Exclusively designed, constructed and fitted, each dress is a one-of-a-kind treasure. www.haluskadesign.com

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Location, Location, Location From elegant hotels to casual outdoor spaces, the venue sets the tone for any wedding. The setting provides ambiance, conveys the level of formality or informality, and establishes the “feel” of the event. When it comes to location, some couples may prefer to work with an event planner. Jaime Johnson, of Jaime Johnson Events (JJE), is a wedding choreographer and party planner extraordinaire. She and her team interpret a couple’s style, and then help create a memorable, personalized event. Johnson has earned the reputation as the Spokane area’s go-to planner. From traditional weddings to unconventional ones, her company does it all. They collaborate with a trusted network of photographers, florists and caterers to ensure that the couple will have the perfect start to their “happily ever after.” www.jaimejevents.com With its old-world elegance and stunning architecture, downtown Spokane’s Davenport Hotel

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wedding. The hotel can accommodate both intimate gatherings and large celebrations in style. www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com The Spokane Club, in downtown Spokane, blends timeless style and presentation with exceptional service and amenities. Whether it’s a classic wedding with elegant touches or a free-spirited celebration, the iconic club offers the complete package under one roof. It offers tasteful options for weddings of any size. Couples who prefer a small, intimate wedding will like the welcoming library with its massive fireplace. Those who want a large, elaborate ceremony will be happy with the Grand Georgian Ballroom. www.spokaneclub.org Couples looking for a rugged but cozy setting should explore the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in Leavenworth. Because it is nestled in the Cascade Mountains, it affords couples and their guests an uncommon wedding experience. From settings on the banks of Icicle Creek to indoor spaces that reflect the spirit of the Inland Northwest, Sleeping Lady allows couples to design a memorable wedding experience with an accent of the great outdoors. sleepinglady.com Blackwell House is a stately luxury hotel, rich with character. The historic building in downtown Coeur d’Alene has been tastefully restored to its original grandeur. With its sophisticated charm, it evokes the feeling of a fine family home. It has a spacious kitchen and dining area, and it is ideal for large garden weddings and receptions. The home’s interior is also perfect for intimate indoor weddings. www.blackwellboutiquehotel.com Located in the historic Browne’s Addition, the Roberts Mansion is a bed and breakfast and event center within walking distance of downtown Spokane. The home has been thoughtfully restored in a way that celebrates its Victorian heritage. All-inclusive wedding plans can be prepared for intimate gatherings inside the

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handmade crafts culminated in the creation of more than 600 paper flowers for her own wedding and planted the seed for the business. www.handmadepaperflowers.com Sunflower Cottage, in downtown Coeur d’Alene, is a full-service florist that offers fabulous floral designs and creations. Owner and designer Valorie Cooper is always up on the latest wedding trends. She is skilled and confident in creating fresh arrangements for weddings, from quaint and simple to exquisitely elaborate. www.coeurdaleneflorist.com Couples who want clever party favors should consider candles from Dandles Candles. Dandles illuminates events with scented candles in creative, custom containers. The company was born on the kitchen countertops in the small apartment of local television personality Dana Haynes. She and her friends enjoyed spending Sunday afternoons pouring candles. From the kitchen to the garage to the current home studio, Dandles Candles continues to grow. Haynes makes high-quality soy candles in an array of containers that can be tailored to the décor of nearly any event. Dandles candles are available at various boutiques and salons throughout the Pacific and Inland Northwest. www.dandlescandles.com In recent years cupcakes have become a stylish dessert. No longer associated just with children’s birthday parties, they have found their way into posh soirees and wedding receptions. Sweet Frostings, a blissful bakeshop in downtown Spokane, has seen an Rebecca Hollis Photography

Other Unique Touches A great way to add personality to a wedding is to create a one-of-a-kind setting. For example, couples can rent repurposed furnishings and restyled accessories from The Attic, a vintage rental company based is Hayden, Idaho. The Attic provides brides, photographers and stylists with props and antique furniture for weddings, events and photo shoots. The Attic owner, Alisa Lewis, is a connoisseur of classic, hard-to-find items. Whether a couple is looking for old church pews for an outdoor ceremony or dozens of mason jars for freshcut reception flowers, touches from The Attic’s delightful collection can add distinction and charm. www.atticrentals.com A retro photo booth is another way to give a wedding a shot of personality, as well as provide added enjoyment for guests and the wedding party. Spokane-based Flat Four Photography, owned by Jordan and Whitney Tampien, offers fun photos with props that range from glamorous to zany. Photos can be black and white or color. www.flat4photography.com aNeMonE, in downtown Spokane, is a full-scale paper florist that offers arrangements and bouquets that reflect nature in a remarkable, yet lasting way. aNeMonE has transformed an age-old craft into a modern and decorative art form. Mary Eberle is the shop’s creative director. Her passion for art and

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increase in “cupcake wedding cakes.” Sometimes they accompany a traditional wedding cake. Sometimes they are used in place of it. Cupcakes make an eye-catching display, they are easy to serve and eat, and they can be decorated to fit a wedding’s theme or colors. www.sweetfrosingsbakeshop.com To receive unique wedding gifts, a couple may want to consider bridal registry at Kizuri, which means “Good!” in Swahili. This vibrant, communityinspired shop has quality merchandise that is earthfriendly and is Fair Trade or from local artisans. www.kizurispokane.wordpress.com

Get Lucky! Many couples head to Las Vegas to get married in a festive casino environment. But couples in the Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and Walla Walla area do not need to go that far to find large, first-rate resort-style casinos. The region is home to two that are fully prepared to handle all-inclusive weddings and receptions. Northern Quest Resort & Casino, located in Airway Heights, Washington, is a super-sized venue that features a luxury hotel, high-end spa, worldclass casino, fourteen diverse dining and lounge options and a variety of event spaces that can accommodate any size wedding. www.northernquest.com Coeur d’Alene Casino in Worley, Idaho, has undergone numerous renovations throughout the years. The result: a true destination resort. In addition to world-class gaming, there are six restaurants, a resort-style hotel with the largest day spa in the Northwest and a top-rated golf course with the stunning backdrop of the mountains and nearby lakes. www.cdacasino.com 

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You and yours deserve special treatment and time to relax before the “big day.” What can be better than pampering yourselves? There are a number of spas that can indulge and satisfy your senses. La Rive Spa at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino is “dedicated to enhancing the senses and promoting wellness through our nurturing and compassionate perspective.” They offer massages, facials, wraps and body treatments and use natural and native materials. Spa Ssakwa’q’n at the Coeur d’Alene Resort Hotel has a plethora of options, from a number of massages, body treatments and facials to manicures and a la carte services. At Spa Ssakwa’q’n the options are endless. Collins Dentistry & Aesthetics specializes in

enhancing your natural beauty by caring for your skin. The estheticians at Collins are of the highest caliber. They offer facials, skin and hand care, laser hair removal, waxing and make-up services. Sunny Buns Tanning Salon and Spa is a familyowned and operated full-service salon and spa that will meet and exceed all of your beauty needs. Their spa services include massages, facials, permanent makeup, airbrushing and much more. The Davenport Spa and Salon is an oasis, rated one of the finest in the world by Forbes Travel Guide. It offers several types of massages, body and skin treatments, as well as a number of wedding packages for brides-to-be. The Davenport Spa also has a salon with full-service treatments for both men and women. 

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he Inland Northwest is blessed with a bounty of fashions, jewelry, restaurants and art, but don’t overlook these top-quality specialty shops and services. You’ve heard the phrase, “Smile and the world smiles with you.” A visit to Collins Dentistry and Aesthetics will have the whole world smiling your way. Whether you visit their office in Spokane or Spokane Valley, you have a wealth of options when it comes to getting the smile you’ll want to share with the world! From implants to Invisalign, Botox to bridges, Drs. Kenneth and Marnie Collins have a solution for any dental or cosmetic issue. The practice also includes a broad array of individualized skincare consultations and services that use the latest products and technology to

give you flawless, radiant skin. French Toast in Spokane is a children’s gift boutique that bringings style and sophistication to the world of modern parenting. Everything they carry is high-quality and high-style. French Toast works only with companies that they love and trust. So, parents can breathe easy knowing their children are getting the best of the best! From the first teddy bear to a dream nursery or playroom, French Toast hopes to add a little design to your child’s life. With the advent of social media everything has changed. Businesses need experts to help them navigate this web world. Social Media Pathways is a proven expert in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), mobile text marketing, e-mail marketing, website

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blog creation and reputation management. An online community of Twitter or Facebook users can make or break your business. Reviews on new mobile sites like Gowalla or Foursquare can build or tear down your reputation in the blink of an eye. Social Media Pathways can help you build a positive presence online and increase your customer base. From building a brand to variable data marketing, Blue Sail wants to help you tell your company’s story. Blue Sail is not just an advertising or design firm. They use creativity and technology to help increase your profits. They have a passion for business and know the hard work it takes to build your business because they are building their’s too! Blue Sail wants to work with local companies and forge relationships that will last for years to come. The primary goal of C&H Foreign Auto is to “consistently deliver quality auto repair that meets customers’ expectations.” They strive to create

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relationships built on trust. The service their customers receive doesn’t stop when they leave their doors either. The staff knows that customers rely on them to take care of their vehicles and ensure that they are safe and comfortable. Rosenberger Construction are builders of beautiful, quality custom homes in Northern Idaho’s newest neighborhoods. A “Rosenberger home” uses the most experienced craftsmen in the region, along with the highest quality materials and products available. This means that you can build with them or buy one of their new homes with confidence. Rosenberger Construction is family owned and operated. Their attention to detail has become the standard for quality in the region, establishing them as the premier residential general contractor in Northern Idaho. 

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Audrey’s Boutique

Audrey’s Boutique is Spokane’s oldest privately owned boutique. In business for over 40 years, Audrey’s began as a store to assist women who had been touched by breast cancer. The shop still provides a comfortable and caring environment in which these women can purchase prostheses and bras. Audrey’s believes that every woman is beautiful, and the staff aims to help women achieve that feeling. They are sensitive to clients’ emotional and physical needs, so every woman can feel good about herself and her body image. Today Audrey’s not only carries mastectomy products, but also regular bras, fine evening wear, swimwear and resort and daywear. Each owner of the store has added something to its offerings. Audrey’s is now owned by Victoria Zvoncheck-Ferro. She managed the shop for seven

years before buying it. Victoria jokingly refers to herself as the “Baroness of Boobs.” She adds “I’ve seen more boobs than Hugh Hefner!” She likes to tell the story of a customer who, while being fitted for a bra, said to her, “No—you’re ‘Pastor Victoria,’ just like my pastor at church, you lift me up!” All the while the customer was pointing to her chest and at how nicely lifted she was in a proper fitting bra. “Needless to say, I was hysterically laughing,” Victoria recounts. Audrey’s Boutique’s vision is to give every woman who enters the store, whether it is for a $30 bra or a $900 evening gown, the feeling that she is beautiful and she matters. “I strive to give each woman her own unique ‘look,’ as well as to help educate her on what not to wear. Clothes are fun!”

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25 the essential guide silver anniversary 1988 – 2013 This year, The Essential Guide Santa Fe and Taos turns 25 years old! In celebration of our Silver Anniversary, we have done two things: expanded our award-winning EG brand and publications into new markets, such as Spokane, Coeur d’Alene and Walla Walla, and recognizing and honoring clients who, like us, have been in business for a quarter century or more. It is our pleasure to shine the spotlight on others who over the decades have persevered, prospered and contributed to their communities. In addition, each of these clients will receive special recognition on the EG website and social media sources throughout the year. Here’s to their next 25 years and ours! 117

C&H Foreign Auto Repair

When C&H Foreign Auto Repair was founded in 1977 it was housed in a 750-square-foot building. It had one door and no room for a customer lounge. Patrons would sit outside on city bus benches as they waited to speak with auto technicians. C&H has flourished and grown. Today, it has one of the best customer lounges in the business, and the once single-room building has expanded to four buildings—a total of 13,000 square feet. It can be difficult for a small business to grow in today’s economy. However, dedication to and a passion for the work being done can make all the difference. These concepts are the basis of C&H’s success. Now, 36 years later, C&H continues to operate with the same vision of consistent and top-of-theline repairs for foreign autos, with the customer service to match. The team, led by founder and president Ed Cushman and his sons, Scott, who is the General Manager and Brad who is the Parts Manager

along with their skilled colleagues are dedicated to diagnosing and fixing the exact issues an auto owner is experiencing with a vehicle. They aim to make customers feel as taken care of as the vehicles they work on. Technicians forge trust with auto owners and become knowledgeable about their vehicles. And the service does not end when customers leave. If a customer’s car breaks down after hours, the client can drop it off at C&H. The team will contact the owner the following morning to determine what the problem is. Or, if auto owners have questions about their cars, C&H technicans are available to offer answers. What a comfort it can be for car owners to feel at ease with their mechanic! C&H boasts, “We probably won’t have to, or necessarily want to, rebuild your vehicle from the ground up... but we could! We have the technology that today’s vehicles require to properly diagnose, service or repair your vehicle.”

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Essential Non-profit

Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation

There are countless nonprofits in the region The Essential Guide serves. With the ever-growing needs of so many deserving organizations, it is hard to single out only a few for recognition. For this reason, we acknowledge both past and current honorees on our website. The Essential Guide supports these deserving organizations with a financial contribution and by bringing them to our readers’ attention. We encourage our readers, if so moved, to make a donation as well. We hope that with our help and that of our readers, these organizations will survive and even thrive in these challenging economic times. This year we have chosen Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation (CCSF) as our honoree. CCSF, in collaboration with Community Colleges of Spokane, works to support students, faculty and programs through sound financial stewardship and by increasing philanthropic resources to increase access to quality education and training opportunities that benefit the social and economic wellbeing of the Inland Northwestern region. CCSF has been in operation since 1972 and serves approximately 1,000 students per year. Close to 40,000

students have benefitted throughout the lifetime of the organization. CCSF is proud to have awarded $2,004,254 in scholarships which was disbursed to 6,875 students during the last five years. The Foundation employs five full-time and two part-time staff members and is governed by a 28 member volunteer Board of Directors. CCSF receives significant support from three major programs throughout the year: the annual Wine and Gourmet Gala, the Bigfoot Golf Classic and an event titled, Touch the Future House in which the foundation collaborates with CCS faculty and students to design and build a house. The house is then sold at fair market value. Craig Soehren, President of CCSF, said, “When we invest in our students and give our colleges the resources to expand and enhance educational access, we allow our students to follow their dreams while strengthening our community and supporting ongoing economic recovery.” For more information about CCSF, contact the Executive Director, Tony Higley, thigley@ccs.spokane. edu or Jen Westra, jwestra@ccs.spokane.edu.

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Lindaman’s

Merrilee Lindaman grew up in a home where food was always made from scratch. There were yeast-raised rolls, rich stews and brined pork for dinner, and pie to finish. Her house was always filled with people. They had huge holiday feasts, and there was always plenty of food to go around. Merrilee’s parents’ attitude about opening their home also meant opening their hearts, and what followed was a revolving door of colorful guests and rich memories. When her father passed away, Lindaman felt like she needed to create something in which she could merge her love of cooking and a sense of community. All she needed was the place. The search led her to a distinctive red brick building on Spokane’s South Hill. Thus, Lindaman’s Gourmet Bistro was born. The business opened in April 1984, and April 2013 marks its 29th year. The initial concept for the eatery was basic—a dining room consisting of hardwood floors with a couple of plastic tables and chairs. At the east end of the space there was a coffee bar that

was home to one of the only two espresso machines in Spokane! In the coming years, a liquid gold rush hit the area and Lindaman’s became a pioneer of the coffee culture that would define the Inland Northwest. But espresso wasn’t the only novelty infused into Merrilee’s dream. The delistyle setup, an inspiration drawn from Merrilee’s many travels to Napa Valley, is a signature component of Lindaman’s. A 20-foot deli case was brought in to accommodate Napa inspired dishes and desserts. Twenty-nine years and two remodels later, the restaurant has flourished and made a lot of new friends along the way. As for the future of the Lindaman’s, Merrilee says, “You’d think that after 29 years, the future might feel redundant. Just the opposite! I love cooking for and creating community around the needs of our time. I will continue to seek out locally grown/raised food sources and more gluten-free and “paleo” food options.”

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