February 3, 2025
Seven of us met Friday afternoon to discuss the planning of a third annual club trip.
We have done a Club trip twice in the last two years and they have been fantastic fun (In fact everyone who has been on past trips is enthusiastic about going again).
Here is what we decided:
- Destination: The Walla Walla area.
- We plan to spend time visiting local wineries and breweries in the Walla Walla area.
- TBD–While we are there, we are considering a one-day side trip to the Lewis Clark Valley (Lewiston, ID/Clarkston, WA area) to investigate the Lewis and Clark Discovery Center.
- The proposed dates are September 4-7. Please mark your calendar!
- Please let us know your interest in participating. We are investigating getting discount room rates and will likely look for a March 1 commitment from participants to get lower room rates.
The participants in the meeting were Bruce Balick, Steve Barton, Ted Hunter, Scott Jamieson, Mike Madden, Dave Mushen, Pam Mushen, and Tom Ranken.
Possible itinerary:
Day One (Thursday):
Depart Seattle in carpools leaving at 10am. Drive to Walla Walla with stop for lunch. Arrive by 4 pm to check into the hotel. Rendezvous for dinner and wine walk/tasting at 6pm.
Day Two (Friday):
Wineries and breweries in the Walla Walla area. Possible day trip to Clarkston for a Lewis & Clark tour. Visit the Discovery Center, the Interpretative Center, the Nez Pierce Historical Museum, and the Confluence Campsite. Lunch in Lewiston ID (beer available for those 19+!). Leave Walla Walla at 8 am, return by 6 pm. Visit a famous winery for a tour and dinner.
Day 3:(Saturday):
Wine tour to three or four famous wineries in the area, led by Scott Jamieson. May include a venture across the border to Oregon or into the Palouse.
Day Four: (Sunday)
Return to Seattle or continue the L& C trail to Astoria or? (Your own plan. Could include Goldendale for an observatory visit or drive down Columbia Gorge with a stop in Hood River or myriad possibilities).
Are you in??
-Tom
-Tom Ranken | 206.890.8387 | tom@usrotary.org