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ASIDE FROM enjoying nearly 300 days of sunshine yearly, a bounty of fresh produce and stellar wines at our fingertips, one of the benefits of living in Yakima is its central location. From snowy mountain peaks to Pacific Ocean vistas, the bustling cityscapes of Seattle or Portland to rolling country farmland, residents of the Yakima valley enjoy easy access to some of the finest vacation destinations in the northwest. In this spirit, the travel edition of Yakima Magazine brings readers a sampling of daytrip ideas — not so far from home. We also include a downtown Yakima daytrip itinerary to inspire readers to be a “tourist in their own town.” Our hope is for readers to discover they don’t have to travel far from home to find new experiences, and, in the spirit of St. Valentines Day, maybe even a little romance.

Of course, the best part about taking any trip is returning back home. And with stories about some of the people and places that make this town our own, we think readers will find something to suit nearly every interest in this edition. Thanks for all of the accolades after our premiere edition of Yakima. We love to hear your comments and story ideas — so please keep them coming. You can reach us by email at feedback@yakimamagazine.com and on the web at www.yakimamagazine.com. Or join us online at our facebook page to share your favorite Yakima “best kept secrets.” You might just find your name in print in an upcoming edition.

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Finance Director Wendie Hansen

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Living 14

One of the benefits of living in Yakima is its proximity to a variety of vacation destinations that are quick to get to. Escape cabin fever this winter and take a trip that’s not that far away.

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20 A classic home on Summitview Avenue showcases its history with a revamped interior.

Fresh Sheet 18

How do you like your ... bread? Warm up this winter with these local favorites.

Art 20

Meet Yakima’s BJ Wolf, who learned to knit — and relax — from his Scottish grandmother.

Garden 33

Winter can be a tough time to garden in Yakima...unless you do it inside.

Signature 56

Red Velvet Cake...get a recipe for this favorite confection.

Outdoors 58

Ice climbing is not for the faint-of-heart. Find out why.

Food 24

Boehms Candies has been a local favorite for years...but did you know about its eccentric founder and Boehms’ original location in Issaquah?

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CONTRIBUTORS CHAD BREMERMAN

Chad is a self-taught photographer who started his company, Portraits for a Lifetime, six years ago. His work has been featured in many local corporations’ advertising and marketing materials. Chad is married to Julie Bremerman and has two daughters, Hannah, 8, and Emma, 6.

CHRISTINA McCARTHY

Christina and her husband live in the Yakima Valley and are parents to three wonderful children and numerous furry creatures. A graduate of Central Washington University and a former English teacher, she spends much of the work week writing. If she had spare time, she would love to read, hike, work outdoors and bake.

MELISSA LABBERTON

A Yakima native, Melissa has been freelance writing for the past 20 years. With a bachelor’s degree in theatre from the UW, she has performed in Seattle and Charleston, S.C., and has been an active performer and director for the Warehouse Theatre of Yakima. Melissa also teaches drama at Marquette Middle School.

MARGE GREENWOOD

As a small child helping her parents with their vegetable garden, Marge developed a life-long interest in gardening. Today she and her husband, Berk (also a Master Gardener), have a blended family with five children, nine grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren and another on the way.

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by Melissa S. Labberton PHOTOS BY rod Woolcock

From first-floor ballet studio… to first-rate family home

Many Yakima residents remember the large Craftsman-style house at 2215 Summitview Ave. as St. Clair’s Dance Studio. From 1950 to 1992, Vera and Stanley St. Clair taught hundreds of local children and adults how to dance in their first-floor studio. However, all the pliés and pirouettes became a whisper within the house’s old walls when Vera St. Clair died 17 years ago. Today, Dennis Richardson and Julie Picatti-Richardson own the beautiful, 4,810-square-foot home. Together, they’ve worked hard to bring the 1919 farmhouse that W.H. Strausz built in the middle of his cherry orchard back to its former glory. Finding the original

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blueprints drawn by William Henry Harrison Weatherwax, a prominent Yakima architect of the era, provided the couple with many helpful clues. Summer Hahn, archivist for the Yakima Valley Museum, explained that around the turn of the 20th century, the Januar y | Februar y 2010

Clockwise from Below: The refurbished hardwood floors complement oriental rugs and antiques that give the second floor landing an old-world charm. r The second story hallway features hand-blown glass light fixtures. r The antique mahogany dining table, with its six leaves, can seat 20 people.

LEFT: The living room, with its matching Empire-style sofas, antique side tables and cozy fireplace, was once a dance studio. Below: The sturdy staircase to the second floor practically begs for children to slide down the banister.

Craftsman house design became very popular in the United States — families could actually order one from the Sears and Roebuck catalog. “I consider the Strausz home a High Craftsman style, because you couldn’t buy it in a catalog,” he said. Hahn explained that the Richardson’s home is a larger version that was custom built and became popular with the upper class in the 1910s and 1920s. It was the home’s custom woodwork, 10-foot ceilings, large rooms and simple elegance that first attracted Richardson when he bought it as a bachelor in 2002. He became fascinated with the home’s history and loved discovering the original, turn-of-the-century features that still exist. For instance, the house was built with the kitchen in the basement, but sometime before 1950, the family moved it to the main floor. Januar y | Februar y 2010

Richardson said a servant’s buzzer still remains in the basement, designed to alert those upstairs that dinner was being delivered by the dumbwaiter, which is behind a door in the first-floor stairwell. For decades, a second-floor chute has sent dirty clothes to the basement laundry room, and a prerefrigeration icebox awaited the arrival of an iceman in the hall by the back door. A favorite spot for the couple is the original kitchen nook, featuring a flip-up table for easily sweeping out crumbs. The couple converted a hidden ironing board cabinet into a handy spice cabinet, and they converted the second-floor maid’s quarters into a guest room with a bath. Spreading out the 90-year-old blueprints on the dining room table, Richardson pointed out that several owners since 1992 have played a part in the remodeling of the old home. y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m • YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E |

LIVING CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: A push-out provides a sunny seating area for the vintage kitchen.  The kitchen nook still has the original bench cushions and flip-top table for easy clean up.  A ‘20s reproduction stove and refrigerator gives the remodeled kitchen a vintage look without sacrificing modern amenities.

“Bob Page restored the molding and took down a lot of wallpaper,” Richardson said. “He did a lot of renovation on the main floor.” Page and his wife, Carol, enlarged and modernized the kitchen without losing its vintage feel. They pushed it out to make a seating area and installed a new stove and refrigerator that resemble 1920s appliances. Dennis and Julie married three years ago, but even while dating she played an active role in the home’s restoration. The couple also enlisted the help of Seattle interior designer Carrie Hayden,

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owner of the Great Jones Home Store in Belltown. Hayden has helped them find furniture, wallpaper and custom shades that have enhanced the style of the house. The couple loves to entertain friends and family, and the large L-shaped dining and living area offers a perfect backdrop for cocktails in front of the fireplace and dinner at their antique mahogany table with its cozy banquet sofas. The simple sophistication they’ve achieved complements the understated elegance of the Craftsman design. Modernizing without destroying the integrity of the house has been

the couple’s prime concern. Besides restoring four upstairs bedrooms, they added a Southern-style sun porch and installed a delightful powder room on the main floor. The second story now boasts two new full baths and a remodeled original bathroom. The use of exquisite Italian limestone tiles and high-end fixtures has given all the bathrooms a luxurious old-world feel. For Dennis and Julie, there are projects yet to be done, but their focus is now on a nursery. Even with twins on the way, their home is fit for the whole family.

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Closing the

An unconventional journey

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BJ Wolf is not a stereotypical knitter. You might picture a grandmother fashioning a two-sizes-too-small sweater. Or a young mother carefully crafting booties for her infant. But whatever you might imagine of the typical knitter, it is probably not the 6-foot, outdoorsy persona of BJ Wolf. Then again, Wolf is anything but typical. Dressed in athletic pants and an REI pullover, Wolf, 46, looks more likely to be lugging a mountain bike than a Tupperware tub overflowing with perfectly knitted scarves. Fidgeting in his favorite chair at North Town Coffeehouse, Wolf is a constant blur of motion as he excitedly describes the transition fromPROOF creating– knits for family and friends to what is now a TERI – NO YAK –Full COlOR business02.819622.YAK.0108.HPH.DMO.INDD endeavor.

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“It’s sort of urban old-country with an outdoor influence,” Wolf says of his functional designs. 2 2 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

Seemingly unaware of the curious eyes peeking from around newspapers, Wolf begins extracting lengths of colorful knits. There are classic scarves and modern loops, designed to be wrapped around the wearer’s neck. There’s even a Nordic-style hat that can be made into a neck warmer with the release of a drawstring — custom made for a snowmobiler with a habit of losing hats while warming up at the lodge. “It’s sort of urban old-country with an outdoor influence,” Wolf says of his functional designs. “Everything I make I want people to be able to wear in everyday life.” Wolf came by his characteristic “old country” designs honestly, having learned the art of knitting from his Scottish grandmother, Annie Kemp, or “Nannie,” by age 4. “As young as I can remember I was drinking tea, eating shortbread and knitting,” grins Wolf. “It was probably her way of getting me to sit still.” Thick woolen sweaters and scarves were a staple in Wolf’s family, as he recalls his visits to Nannie’s hometown of Troon, a coastal fishing village in Scotland. He describes Troon as quaint, and yet “cold, wet and miserable.” “The windows are painted open over centuries because they believe in the fresh air,” says Wolf. “The best way to warm up is by wearing knitted stuff.” Nannie’s lessons stuck, and Wolf continued knitting into adulthood. “I don’t like to stay in one place very long, so it’s good for when I’m watching movies, baseball games, whatever,” says Wolf. Knitting became a way to fill downtime when he joined the Army in his late teens. “I wanted to travel, to see the world,” says Wolf. The military allowed him to do just that. Wolf’s military career encompassed the next 10 years of his life. Wolf thrived in the high-stress atmosphere of a special-ops unit where he cross-trained as a medic, but it eventually became allconsuming. “The travel culture wears [on you] after a while,” says Wolf. When it was time to move on from the military, Wolf decided to enter the medical field. Working at both Yakima hospitals, he used skills learned in the Army to memorize each physician’s Januar y | Februar y 2010

Wolf’s knits feature Yakima-inspired names such as “The Tieton” and “The Brownstown.”

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“When you enjoy something, you take comfort in it,” he says. “That’s what knitting is to me.” And for now at least, Wolf seems content to channel his seemingly boundless energy into creativity, as he plans his next ventures with knitting needles in hand. Under the name BJ Wolf Mercantile, his collection of knits includes scarves, hats, fingerless gloves, cowls and loops ranging in price from $35-$175. Many of the knits are his own design and though each piece echoes his Scottish roots, Wolf finds inspiration in the Yakima Valley as well. Knits on his Web site have names like “The Tieton” and “The Brownstown.” Wolf says he also chooses color combinations based on the natural color palette in the Valley. “I want to put some of where I live into what I do.” Today, Wolf spends his days doing what he loves: networking with friends and family and retailing his knits on his Web site and at places like Wild Lucy’s in Yakima. “I gather ideas from wherever I go,” says Wolf, “and I’ve been around a little bit.” For more information, e-mail Wolf at bjwolfmerc@gmail.com or become a fan of BJ Wolf Mercantile on facebook.

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preferences for medical equipment and eventually helped create a new “procedure specialist” position for himself. In the hospital setting, Wolf once again found a fast-paced, highintensity atmosphere that complemented his personality. There, he worked long stretches of time without taking a day off, sometimes for months on end. “I’m a bit of a workaholic,” Wolf admits sheepishly. The grueling schedule and demands he placed on himself predictably led to burnout, so he switched gears and left the medical field last year. “In the Army and at the hospital, people counted on me to be there when they needed me. I’m a pro at that to a fault. I put everything and everyone ahead of myself,” says Wolf. “But for health and everything else, I needed to rest and relax. I could feel it,” he continues. “I don’t want to work myself to death or illness. I need to take care of me and still find a way to be productive.” “I’m recharging,” Wolf says with a shrug as he describes how his quest to find equilibrium led him back to the unconventional hobby of knitting. Though Nannie died nearly 10 years ago at age 86, it is through her long-ago lessons that Wolf may have finally found a way to balance work with relaxation.

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FOOD

BY HEATHER CARO PHOTOS BY JUSTIN HOWARD

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NESTLED NEAR THE LUSH GREEN FOOTHILLS of Issaquah, Boehms Candies has been creating the now-world-famous chocolate treats for more than 50 years. Though Yakima is lucky enough to have its own Boehms retail store, candymakers and history buffs alike may find a tour of the factory grounds delightful. History

Master chocolatier and Boehms founder Julius Boehm (1897-1981) was born to a wealthy family in Vienna, Austria. As a young man he excelled in athletics, eventually participating in the 1924 Paris Olympics, and was later honored with running the Olympic torch for Austria in 1936. Boehm became a career cavalry officer for the Austrian army and lived a life of privilege surrounded by the arts with no intention of migrating to the United States. It was not until Hitler invaded Austria that Boehm chose to flee his homeland rather than join the tyrannous ranks. At age 40, Boehm used his athletic expertise

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to ski over a glacier into Switzerland under cover of night with only the equivalent of $4 in his pocket. Boehm eventually immigrated to the Pacific Northwest, where he met and befriended his business partner, George Tedlock. They opened the Candy Kitchen in the Ravenna District of Seattle. Slowly, Boehm reinvented himself in the craft he had learned from his grandfather, a candymaker in Austria. Boehm later would move the growing business to Issaquah, where the landscape and mountains reminded him of his native land. It was in Issaquah where Boehm oversaw construction of Edelweiss

ABOVE:  Julius and assistant spread peanut brittle for cooling (c. 1956)  Employee Margret Von Wrangel hand dips chocolates. (c. 1956). Courtesy of Boehms.

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Chalet, the first alpine chalet in the Pacific Northwest. Boehm devoted his life to his many passions, ranging from music to the arts, athleticism to candy making. He was an avid mountaineer and would eventually summit Mount Rainier three times, the last at age 80. When Boehm died at age 84, his plans to summit a fourth time on his 90th birthday died with him. Boehm lived a remarkable life by any standard and touched many lives through his zest for the extraordinary.

If you go

From the artwork on the factory walls to the vintage Scandinavian costumes worn by weekend staffers, no detail is too small to continue Julius Boehm’s Old World-inspired vision for Boehms Candies. Today, more than 150 gourmet confections are created on site, using traditional techniques, including their European cordial cherries (cherries dipped in brandy and aged two months before double dipping in milk or dark chocolate) and rocky road (marshmallows and almonds swirled in chocolate). Boehms treats are hand-dipped by master dippers who must intern for two years before receiving the esteemed title. Visitors can wander the park-like grounds and peek into the large factory 2 6 | YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E • y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m

windows along the free self-guided tour. Candymakers work Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m., though visitors are welcome during all operation hours. To sweeten their experience, chocolate lovers may want to schedule a guided tour. The 45-minute guided tour allows visitors access to the Boehms factory, where you can witness firsthand the copper kettles and I Love Lucy-style conveyor belts still used to make confections, as well as watch expert dippers in action. Visitors on the tour will also be welcomed into the chalet home of Julius Boehm to view personal photographs and his eclectic art collection — including a one-third scale statue of Michelangelo’s David, among other surprises. Before heading back to the retail shop to stock up on goodies, visitors are invited to the High Alpine Chapel on the grounds. The picturesque edifice is a replica of a 12th century chapel still standing today in Switzerland and was commissioned by Boehm as a tribute to fallen mountain climbers. The chapel interior features a recreation of Michelangelo’s famous “Creation of Man,” as well as a mural portraying a mountaineer rising into the heavens. Today the little church is often the site of wedding ceremonies, where

Top: Julius Boehms’ personal photos, mementos and an eclectic art collection are displayed throughout the Edelweiss Chalet. Above: Many of Boehms’ original copper kettles and machines are still used for candy production.

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White Pass Winter Carnival’s traditional carved ice castles. Photo by Dennis Dow.

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Yakima County does a pretty darn good job of keeping the roads clear in the winter, which means if you’re looking for a fun way to spend a day (or night), both Chinook and White passes have plenty to offer.

Chinook Pass

In spite of the Nile Valley’s massive landslide in October, Chinook Pass still offers one of the most scenic drives around, and with the new road that’s been built, travelers can still see how a blanket of snow magically transforms the landscape into a Windham Hill album cover. While you can’t use the pass to get to the west side during winter months — the road is typically closed from the first big snow until late spring — Chinook

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offers its own treasures to those willing to take a little time to find them. Whistlin’ Jack Lodge is the destination for many seeking a special dinner, weekend breakfast or lunch, or for the really fortunate, a quick overnight getaway. The restaurant, nestled under the trees and right on the banks of the picturesque Naches River, offers diners a delicious menu of Northwest cuisine, with a little French influence thrown in. Chef Vern Watson has been with Whistlin’ Jack for more than 20 years and has developed many dishes that bring patrons back again and again, including signature specialties such as Edgar’s Gold Beef Medallions and Crab and Artichoke Gratin. His homemade yeast rolls alone are worth the 45-minute drive from Yakima, and they are the fluffiest, most buttery hot morsels you’ll find anywhere. For those seeking more than just a meal, Whistlin’ Jack also offers an entire lodge, as well as several cottages, all situated right on the river. The rooms are befitting of cabin-type lodging, with crisp, clean linens and homey furnishings. Each bungalow has its own outdoor hot tub tucked in under the trees and stars, making it the perfect place for a romantic getaway. If you have children in tow, Whistlin’ Jack is a great destination as well. For most of the winter months, snow is just about guaranteed to fulfill your entertainment needs, and everyone knows those hot tubs are really just tiny swimming pools, perfect for warming you up after building the biggest snowman ever. Watson has several kid-friendly dishes on the menu, ensuring that even the pickiest eater will find something to go with his delicious hot chocolate. For activities on Chinook Pass, the great outdoors is one giant playground. Snowshoeing just a bit off the road will reveal an other-worldly sense of quiet and peacefulness, and there are plenty of places to do so. The “end” of Chinook Pass — where road crews pull the gate across the highway in the winter — offers snow-fort builders, snowball fighters, sledders and kids of all ages a winter wonderland with plenty of safe, off-road play area. The

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Nile Valley with Clemans Mountain in the background. Photo by Bob Inouye.

Naches Ranger District can also provide maps to snowmobiling trails in the area. Located just 15 miles past Whistlin’ Jack, the closed road makes a drive up Chinook Pass a perfect day trip from Yakima or from Whistlin’ Jack.

White Pass

If you take a left at the “Y” on Highway 12 just past Naches, you’ll find yourself headed up to White Pass, which by many accounts is the outdoor enthusiasts’ dream.

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Be sure to make your first stop, the Oak Creek Wildlife Area, often referred to as the elk feeding station. Established in 1939, the wildlife area was created to help keep elk from damaging the orchards in nearby areas. Today, the almost 95,000-acre range is recognized primarily for the herd of about 3,000 elk that spend the winter there, though it’s also home to deer, bears and numerous bird species as well. The thrill of the wildlife area is the experience of seeing — truly up close and personal — thousands of elk. They are big, and when two bulls lock their antlers,

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you won’t soon forget the power of these 900-pound beasts. Daily feedings are at 1:30 p.m., and if you arrive early (or call and make a request) you may be able to go out on a feeding truck. These popular tours will drive you right among the elk (who will be more interested in the hay being pitched to them than in the visitors), giving you the best photo opportunities around!

Skiing

If skiing is your thing, continue up the highway to the White Pass Ski Resort. Just 50 miles from Yakima, White Pass offers downhill skiers and snowboarders premium runs, as well as an intricate web of groomed Nordic ski trails. Training grounds for the Olympic medal-winning Mahre brothers (you remember them), as well as the younger, way cooler, switch skier Andy Mahre (yes, Steve’s son), White Pass offers something for skiers and riders of every level. From the “magic carpet,” hauling tiny kids up the near-level bunny slope, to the Quad chair, rising to the top of the mountain (and breathtaking views), the lifts can move 6,500 snow-sport enthusiasts every hour. Thirty-two groomed trails — as

well as unlimited opportunities to carve your own through the trees — provide plenty of options for heading back down the 1,500-foot vertical drop. And right now, the resort is in the process of expanding across the back side of the mountain. By next fall, White Pass Resort will be significantly larger, offering two new chair lifts, 11 new major trails, a backside lodge and expanded parking. Just across the highway from the main White Pass Resort lodge is a yurt — and the “base camp” for the Nordic-trails. Here, you can get maps, cross country skis or snowshoes, and a snack before heading off into your own Ansel Adams world. With more than 10 miles of serene trails leading to inspiring vistas and classic snowy forest scenes (and little to no cell phone reception), a day of Nordic skiing will remove you from your busy life to a place of natural peacefulness you may have forgotten existed. Don’t know how to ski or ride? Not to worry. Group and private lessons are available most days, and the expert staff will give you the tips and confidence you need to enjoy your day away from regular life.

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Winter Carnival

The highlight of White Pass probably can be summed up in a weekend of celebration, charitable fundraising and good food and drink, called Winter Carnival. This year, the 24th annual event is Feb. 27-28, providing the perfect excuse to leave town and enjoy the sights, sounds and scenery of Central Washington’s winter wonderland.

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Planned and managed by White Pass Resort, area high school students and adult volunteers, Winter Carnival raises money and awareness for Children’s Village and the neo-natal intensive care unit at Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital. If you go, be sure to take time to admire and vote for your favorite snow sculpture. The Thursday before activities fire up, professional snow artists from across the United States and Canada will arrive to create masterpieces out of

snow. Many times, they are still working on Saturday, and you can watch the intricate art take shape. With carnival games and face painting, youth skiing and boarding competitions, a torchlight parade, fireworks and a giant snow fort to play on, Winter Carnival is a great destination for a weekend with the kids. But the adult ski races, prime rib dinner, live music and hopping bar make it the perfect quick retreat for adults, too. y a k i m a m a g a z i n e . c o m • YA K I M A M A G A Z I N E |

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WINERIES AROUND THE VALLEY will celebrate Valentine’s Day in a most delicious fashion during the Red Wine and Chocolate event February 13–15. Whether your weakness is a decadent brownie, rich truffles or triple-chocolate petit fours, you’ll find chocolate samplings paired with a variety of red wines at wineries throughout the Valley.

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Boasting “the perfect balance of pampering and privacy,” Grandview’s Cozy Rose Inn is a premier locale for a romantic getaway. Nestled among orchards in a truly park-like setting, each of the six suites features a private entrance, king-size bed, fireplace and a deck overlooking miles of rolling hills. With a romantic, candlelit breakfast brought to the rooms each morning, and the option of a candlelit dinner at night, it’s no wonder Cozy Rose Inn has been recommended by The Northwest’s Best Places to Kiss and Romantic America. Miles of hiking and biking trails surround the Cozy Rose Inn, providing plenty of opportunity to meet your daily exercise quota, should you wish. Be sure to bring a camera, as the area is filled with red-tailed hawks and other birds brave enough to winter over in the Valley. Weekend rates at the Cozy Rose range from $189 to $225 per night. There is a variety of options where lower valley bed and breakfasts are concerned, including Sunnyside Inn Bed and Breakfast (www.sunnysideinn.com) and the Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast and Barn in Zillah (www.cherrywoodbbandb.com).

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The event requires only a wineglass in hand to participate, though most wineries charge a nominal fee for wine tastings. Wine Yakima Valley offers a Premier Pass for $35 ($30 online in advance), which comes with a 15 oz. commemorative glass and allows the holder discounts, special treatment and waived tasting fees at many wineries. The antioxidant-friendly festival is a popular event for chocolate connoisseurs and wine lovers alike. But if you can’t make it to Red Wine and Chocolate, the lower valley still has much to offer during the sometimes gloom of winter. The end of winter offers an opportunity to plan an indulgent weekend. And if you’re lucky enough to live in the Yakima Valley, you don’t have to drive far to get away.

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No Lower Valley getaway would be complete without dining at the famous Dykstra House, located in a historic 1914 building in Grandview. Serving an eclectic and ever-changing menu, Dykstra House is primarily a lunch spot, but also serves dinners on Friday and Saturday nights (reservations required). If you don’t want to bother with driving to dine, the Cozy Rose Inn has you covered. Couples can enjoy a special dinner served by candle light in the “Tuscan Room,” which features a beautiful rock fireplace and mahogany flooring. The atmosphere and outstanding wine list will leave you planning your next getaway before the first one is over. Whether you want to cuddle up in front of a fire and read a good book, take a long run or soak in the sights as you sip your way across the Valley, the lower valley is ready and waiting. In less than an hour, you can be enjoying a mini vacation that feels far away, but is really right in your backyard.

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WHETHER YOU’RE A Central Washington University alum or not, a good way to kick off a day trip to Ellensburg is with a stroll through the campus of the town’s picturesque university. With its eclectic mix of modern and late 19th century architecture, the campus provides a gorgeous backdrop for a leisurely walk — even in winter. Two things not to miss: the Donald L. Garrity Japanese Garden and the new Student Union and Recreation (SURC) building, which is truly a marvel.

Ellensburg’s town center is a short drive from CWU and seems to have a cute shop or restaurant to pop into on every street. Here’s a small sample of what we found within a few city blocks. First, anybody on a walking tour of Ellensburg should stop by D&M’s downtown location on Pine Street and grab a latte. The specialty is a caramel latte with homemade caramel. Sounds like the perfect companion for shopping, especially when it’s a little chilly

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out there. Wine lovers should visit Gifts of the Vine on Pearl Street, or more specifically, its two walls of wine. The compact store offers tastings for just $1 (free with purchase of a bottle) and some packaged food items, too (think drinkable chocolate). Right next door is Pearl Street Books and Gifts, where book lovers can walk off the wine tasting and get lost in the shelves picking out best-sellers, cookbooks and some interesting gift items. Lunch is a tough choice, only

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Swiss cheese. The combination is much more than the sum of its parts. Pair the café plate with salad and soup. The salads’ pumpkin seeds add a nice, salty crunch, and the homemade soup of the day is warm and comforting. After that meal, you’ll be ready for another couple hours of daytrippin’. After lunch, head over to Gallery One, back on Pearl, which is a good place to get lost in your thoughts.

The gallery is expansive, featuring handmade gifts on its main floor and various art installations in its mezzanine. The gallery reopens after a short holiday closure on January 18. Fitterer’s is a great stop back on Main Street. With its three floors of furniture to poke through and seemingly endless showroom displays, it will also offer a place to rest on a cushy couch. Or two.

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Featured in such publications as the Wall Street Journal, National Geographic Traveler and Sunset, the Cave B Inn and Cave B Estate Winery have quickly become one of Washington’s favorite great escapes. Located only 74 miles northeast of Yakima off Interstate 90, Cave B Inn rises out of a desert vineyard that hugs the basalt cliffs of the Columbia River 900 feet below. With 30 guestrooms, including 15 finely appointed “Cliffehouses,” the inn is the perfect place to leave those winter doldrums behind. In 1980, the Bryan family bought a large tract of basalt and sagebrush land along the Columbia River with an eye toward the beauty of this stark Eastern Washington landscape. They first developed the Gorge Amphitheatre, arguably one of the most beautiful

amphitheatres in the United States. Nothing beats sitting on a hillside with a dramatic river gorge view and listening to music greats from the Dave Matthews Band to Metallica. The success of the 25,000-seat amphitheatre led the Bryans to develop an estate winery and then the Cave B Inn, both adjacent to the amphitheatre. Determined to respect the high desert environment, the Bryans designed the inn, winery and guest buildings to blend into the breathtaking landscape. A basalt rock, cave-like entrance greets guests to the 12 “Cavern” rooms located a short walk through the vineyard from the main inn. Amenities are not scarce, with each room offering a king or two queen size beds, color satellite television, a soaking tub and separate shower, sitting area and, best of all, floor-to-ceiling

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The Carousel has a full menu of both French and local wines, but you can also bring in your own, since Carousel is now “corkage free.” If you eat a little earlier in the evening, you can round out your day by catching the family favorite Annie, one of the musicals in The Capitol Theatre’s perennial Best of Broadway series. If you’re up for something a little more risque, try Avenue Q, a part of the Capitol’s new Broadway on the Edge series. Both have February show dates, and both promise to be highly entertaining. If the classics are more your style, don’t miss the Yakima Symphony Orchestra’s new season. January through April, one of the four finalists in the symphony’s search for a new music director will conduct a YSO concert at The Capitol Theatre. Audience members will be polled after each performance. The first concert, Lawrence Golan conducting Brahms, takes place January 30, followed by Viswa Subbaraman conducting Beethoven on February 27. Two more will follow. If you’re in the mood for a more “authentic” vacation experience, stay overnight. Try a relaxing weekend for two at Birchfield Manor Country Inn. The 1910 Victorian manor is known for awardwinning breakfasts, delicious multicourse dinners, and a terrific wine selection as well as its antique-laden guest rooms. Located two miles from Yakima at 2018 Birchfield Road, the B&B is receiving a January facelift and will introduce a new dinner menu in addition to updated accommodations. Many rooms feature a double Jacuzzi tub and fireplace — a great way to end your own date trip, right here at home. Januar y | Februar y 2010

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Shipman’s interest in the outdoors began at an early age. Growing up in the Wenatchee area, his world view was forever changed after reading the mountaineering classic White Spider, by Heinrich Harrer, at age 11. “I was convinced I was a climber before ever getting up there,” he says. By age 13, Shipman would spend countless hours practicing climbing techniques with friends. His skills developed quickly, eventually leading him to ice climbing. Shipman, along with friends in the climbing community, has been credited with discovering and summiting some of the now-classic Washington state ice climbs when the sport was not yet mainstream in the ’70s and ’80s. And though he estimates his first-ascent climbs to be “no more than 20 or 30,” he is quick to downplay his contributions. “I clearly recognize the complete uselessness of the sport,” Shipman says.

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“Anybody who thinks his or her climbing is somehow important to the rest of society in any way truly misses the point.” Ice-climbing accidents have claimed more than one of his colleagues; however, Shipman does not hesitate to express his intent to climb as long as he can, in spite of the dangers. “Climbing is like life itself,” he says, with an almost spiritual reverence. “You need to know when to start out and when to turn back. You need to know that if you keep plodding away, you will probably succeed. That if you work at it you will get better — and yet, in the end nothing matters, it’s all folly. The experience is only valuable to you.” That seems to be enough to propel Shipman toward his next. And watching the childlike spark of excitement cross his face as he talks about his adventures, it is hard not to consider that perhaps there is more danger in surrendering to the rote of day-to-day life.

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The basic principle of ice climbing is to ascend some form of frozen water using ice axes and crampons. Conditions range from gradually sloping glacial ice to frozen waterfalls descending a sheer cliff face. Using similar techniques to rock climbing, ice climbers use ropes and a belaying system, which makes it possible to descend in a controlled manner yet remain safe in the event of a fall. Climbs are rated by technical difficulty and grade — from 1 to 6. A short climb with low-angled snow slopes would be classified as Grade 1, while a multipitch (section of climb) ascent with overhangs and few rest spots requiring several days to summit could be Grade 6.

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Over the years technology in climbing gear has improved — allowing for safer climbing. Here are a few of the basics any ice climber should have on hand: Mountaineering boots with attached crampons have forward jutting spikes, which create traction on snow and ice.

A helmet, layered clothing made of synthetics or wool, as well as extra gloves, protect climbers against extreme conditions.

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