Lake Chelan This Week - Sept 10, 2020

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SEPT. 10 - SEPT. 16

NATURAL SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards PAGES 2-3

HORSEBACK TRAIL RIDING Stehekin Outfitters PAGES 6-7

Serious Wine Bright Fruity Whites and Bold Red Wines 222 East Wapato Way, Manson, WA 98831

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www.winegirlwines.com/winery 217 8th Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826

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Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards

Entertainment

Book Recommendations & Farmers Markets Stehekin Outfitters Trail Riding

It’s a “Hard

Row to Hoe,”

Photo provided by Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards

but locally and sustainably produced wines are worth the effort

The entrance sign at Hard Row to Hoe is surrounded by an attractive rock garden.

STORY BY KAREN LARSEN | PHOTOS PROVIDED BY HARD ROW TO HOE VINEYARDS

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Owners Don and Judy Phelps stand in the vineyard during harvest season.

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Guests enjoy drinking wine in the tented area, surrounded by the vineyards and the local shrub steppe habitat.

The Hard Row to Hoe rowboat welcomes guests to the vineyards and tasting room in Manson.

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rape growing, winemaking and wine tasting are intimately connected at Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards. These in turn flow from appreciation for the land and careful stewardship of the natural beauty of the shrub steppe landscape

and the valley’s treasured watershed, Lake Chelan.

The vineyards are certified under the LIVE program (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) and the Salmon Safe program.

Don Phelps, who manages the

vineyard and is co-owner with his wife, Judy, said that a key distinguishing factor in his farming of the 13 acres of Hard Row to Hoe vineyards is doing weed control without chemicals. This means a lot of mowing and occasional hand pulling of weeds.

Hard Row to Hoe planted its first vines in 2005, and Don and Judy said they feel like pioneers as they figure out the ideal varieties and cultivation methods for their Manson vineyards.

“It’s like a new frontier for us winemakers,” said Judy, who manages the production side of the operation. “It’s all very exciting because no one has ever done it before.”

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A bottle of Cabernet Franc stands next to the grape variety from which it is made.

A visit to Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards is fun for all ages.

Hard Row to Hoe Vineyards and tasting room’s view toward Lake Chelan.

the Okanogan Valley of British Columbia to narrow the field of choices and get an idea of what might work.

One of the early vines that they planted was the Cabernet Franc. It produced grapes of a high quality and unique flavor. This wine has taken high points in every judging contest the Phelps have brought it to. Judy described it as their “flagship wine.”

Other red wine varieties that have done very well are the Syrah, Pinot Noir and Malbec. White varieties that seem to thrive here include Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier.

Hard Row to Hoe grows about 70 percent of its own grapes, and purchases the remaining 30 percent from local vineyards.

Judy said that wine tastes better when made from freshly-picked grapes. Also, she and Don value Lake Chelan’s AVA designation earned in 2009. They want to support this designation by working hard to grow

Photo by Paul Avilla

high-quality local grapes, and to support others with the same mission.

Judy said that both the vineyard’s environmental stewardship and their on-site production mean a lot to visitors.

People enjoy sitting at the Manson location and sipping wine while viewing the vines that produced the main ingredient.

Hard Row to Hoe is beginning harvest now, which starts off a busy six weeks in the vineyard and in the production facility. It is a wonderful time to visit, as one can view the process in action, and even get a taste of the grapes being used to make the wines.

Hard Row to Hoe, has gone the extra mile with social distancing, offering all outdoor seating with tables spaced 10 feet apart.

The Lake Chelan tasting room is located at 300 Ivan Morse Road in Manson and is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

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ENTERTAINMENT

ENTERTAINMENT & THINGS TO DO SEP T EMBER 10 - SE PTE MBE R 16

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 THURSDAY, AUGUST 13

MONDAY-TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14-15

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

PLAYERS 55 & BETTER Wed 6 AM · Mill Bay Casino · 455 Wapato Lake Road, Manson www.colvillecasinos.com/mill-bay-casino/ F&B VOUCHER: 10am-4pm Virtual Racing Qualifying Period: 6am-4pm Virtual Racing Events: 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm Experience the thrill of horse racing, but with AC…along with a meal discount! See Mill Bay Casino for complete details and rules.

COREYO : YOGA FOR THE CORE LIMITED LIVE & VIRTUAL

Thurs 5:15 PM · Yogachelan Namaste’ · Chelan Do you know which abs are the most important for core strength and stability? Reach deep into the full core. Our core is not just that search for the six pack in the front of the belly. In our CoreYo practice we’ll work on the core related to the belly itself but also on the core related to standing balance and arm balances and just pure strength. We’ll learn a little anatomy along the way. There are just five spots for this class to join me live outdoors. You’ll need to sign up at least an hour in advance. No cancellations after that point. If you do not pre-register I may unfortunately have to turn you away. FUN!!!!

Be ready to be challenged! If you are not able to join in person…then join us virtually. Switch class to CoreYo virtual and we’ll take you with us. Price $15 Drop In or your Virtual 2 and 3 Warrior Passes

POWER IN THE PARK – LIMITED LIVE SPACE & VIRTUAL

Sat 7:45 AM · Yogachelan Namaste’ · Various locations within 10 minutes of Chelan POWER IN THE PARK There are just five spots for this class to join me live outdoors for POWER yoga. We’ll have fun as our location will change with different views in the background of Chelan and the surrounding areas. You’ll need to sign up at least an hour in advance at www.yogachelan.com. FUN!!!! If you are not able to join in person…then join us virtually.

Switch class to POWER in the Park virtual and we’ll take you with us. Price: $15 Drop In or your Virtual 2 and 3 Warrior Passes.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

HERO DAYS

Monday-Tuesday, September 14-15 Mill Bay Casino · Manson 455 Wapato Lake Road, Manson www.colvillecasinos.com/mill-bay-casino/ Putting Heroes first for putting us first for those who serve our community and this country, join us every Monday for your chance to win up to $1,000 FREE PLAY along with a meal discount. It’s our way of giving back to those who give us so much. See Mill Bay Casino for complete details and rules.

TUESDAY & THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 & 17

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

YOGA AT TUNNEL HILL WINERY LIVE & VIRTUAL HOSTED BY YOGACHELAN NAMASTE’

Fri 9 AM · Tunnel Hill Winery · Chelan 37 US-97 Alt, Chelan www.yogachelan.com There are just five spots for this class to join me live outdoors for yoga at the beautiful Tunnel Hill Winery. You’ll need to sign up at least an hour in advance at www.yogachelan.com.

FUN!!!! If you are not able to join in person… then join us virtually. Switch class to Yoga at Tunnel Hill Winery virtual and we’ll take you with us. Price $15 Drop In or your Virtual 2 and 3 Warrior Passes.

YOGA AT TSILLAN CELLARS LIMITED LIVE & VIRTUAL

Sun 8:30 AM · Yogachelan Namaste’ · Tsillan Cellars Winery, Chelan Live & Virtual – Yoga at Tsillan Cellars Winery There are just five spots for this class to join me live outdoors for yoga at the beautiful Tsillan Cellars Venue. You’ll need to sign up at least an hour in advance at www.yogachelan. com. FUN!!!! If you are not able to join in person…then join us virtually. Switch class to Yoga at Tsillan Cellars virtual and we’ll take you with us. Price: $15 Drop In or your Virtual 2 and 3 Warrior Passes.

STORMY MOUNTAIN TRIVIA! Wed 6 PM · Stormy Mountain Brewing and Local Public House · Chelan 133 E Woodin Ave, Chelan (509) 888-5665 Stormy Mountain’s Famous Pub Trivia is fun questions for all ages. Geography, history, pop culture, food, and more! Prizes, prizes & prizes! We will be adhering to social distancing requirements and seating will be limited.

Trivia teams up to 5 people.

COFFEE CONNECTION IN THE COURTYARD

Tues & Thurs 8 AM · North Shore Bible Church · Manson

Join us in the Courtyard at 8AM for your morning cup of coffee and some great conversations! We practice social distancing and mask and hand sanitizers are available. If you feel sick or think you might have been exposed to Covid-19 we ask that you stay home. Questions – contact Norm Manly 509-293-0225 or normmanly@yahoo.com

Paddleboarding and boating are popular pastimes in Lake Chelan.

BOOKS & FARMERS MARKETS

by Delia Owens

For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” have haunted Barkley Cove,

a quiet town on the North Carolina coast. So in late 1969, when handsome Chase Andrews is found dead, the locals immediately suspect Kya Clark, the so-called Marsh Girl.

But Kya is not what they say. Sensitive and intelligent, she has survived for years alone in the marsh that she calls home, finding friends in the gulls and lessons in the sand. Then the time comes when she yearns to be touched and loved. When two young men from town become intrigued by her wild beauty, Kya opens herself to a new life--until the unthinkable happens. Where the Crawdads Sing is at once an exquisite ode to the natural world, a heartbreaking coming-of-age story, and a surprising tale of possible murder. Owens reminds us that we are forever shaped by the children we once were, and that we are all subject to the beautiful and violent secrets that nature keeps.

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Small Great Things

Ruth Jefferson is a labor and delivery nurse at a Connecticut hos-

by Jodi Picoult

pital with more than twenty years’ experience. During her shift, Ruth begins a routine checkup on a newborn, only to be told a few minutes later that she’s been reassigned to another patient. The parents are white supremacists and don’t want Ruth, who is African American, to touch their child. The hospital complies with their request, but the next day, the baby goes into cardiac distress while Ruth is alone in the nursery. Does she obey orders or does she intervene? Ruth hesitates before performing CPR and, as a result, is charged with a serious crime.

Kennedy McQuarrie, a white public defender, takes her case but gives unexpected advice: Kennedy insists that mentioning race in the courtroom is not a winning strategy. Conflicted by Kennedy’s counsel, Ruth tries to keep life as normal as possible for her family—especially her teenage son—as the case becomes a media sensation.

As the trial moves forward, Ruth and Kennedy must gain each other’s trust, and come to see that what they’ve been taught their whole lives about others—and themselves—might be wrong. With incredible empathy, intelligence, and candor, Jodi Picoult tackles race, privilege, prejudice, justice, and compassion—and doesn’t offer easy answers. Small Great Things is a remarkable achievement from a writer at the top of her game.

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The Nightingale

by Kristin Hannah

With courage, grace, and powerful insight, bestselling author Kristin Hannah captures the epic panorama of World War II and illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: the women’s war. The Nightingale tells the stories of two sisters, separated by years and experience, by ideals, passion and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love, and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France—a heartbreakingly beautiful novel that celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the durability of women. It is a novel for everyone, a novel for a lifetime.

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LOCAL FARMERS MARKETS

The Lake Chelan Valley offers several options for farm fresh produce

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CHELAN FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8AM-Noon

112 East Johnson Ave, Parking Lot, Chelan A place to purchase locally grown organic food and support local artists!

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MANSON FARMER’S MARKET Saturdays 8:30AM-Noon

157 E Wapato Way (Manson Grange Community Center Parking Lot), Manson Vendors selling all kinds of items including vegetables, fruit, pies, soaps, etc.

WEDNESDAY MANSON FARMER’S MARKET Wednesdays 8:30AM-Noon

157 E Wapato Way (Manson Grange Community Center Parking Lot), Manson Vendors selling all kinds of items including vegetables, fruit, pies, soaps, etc.

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CHELAN EVENING FARMER’S MARKET Thursdays 4:00-7:00PM

Riverwalk Park, Chelan Stroll through the park while enjoying the many vendors local goods.

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The rider has the chance to enjoy the scenic beauty of upper Lake Chelan.

September is a great month for a trail ride

A guest enjoys a beautiful view of Agnes Mountain from horseback.

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Riders enjoy the trail during a Stehekin Outfitters trip.

A gentle Norwegian Fjord horse awaits its rider.

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eptember is one of the best months for enjoying trails in North Central Washington.

Fall colors start to appear, the weather is cooler and the crowds are less. For a change in pace and activity, why not try a horseback trip?

Stehekin Outfitters provides half day and full day trips leaving from Ste-

hekin Valley Ranch, which is located at Stehekin on the far side of Lake Chelan. The outfitters use Norwegian Fjord Horses, who have a gentle temperament and are great for beginners.

The half day round trip is to Howard Lake.

The full day trip goes on from Howard Lake to Bridge Creek before

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Guests bond with their horses during a break on a Stehekin Outfitters trip.

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Norwegian Fjord horses are saddled up and ready for the trail ride.

returning to Stehekin Valley Ranch.

Guests enjoy a lunch provided by Stehekin Pastry Company at Bridge Creek. The Bridge Creek trip includes a stop at Howard Lake to stretch and spend some time at the water, plus an hour break at Bridge Creek to explore the area.

Half day trips leave at 8:30 a.m.

and 2:30 p.m. daily. Full day trips leave at 8:30 a.m. Transportation from Stehekin Landing is available.

Both trips treat the rider to stunning views of Agnes Mountain and glacier.

Rides are offered through the end of September.

For more information see stehekinoutfitters.com.

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