Walla Walla Valley Post-Conference FAM Trip
Tuesday, April 24 – Thursday, April 26, 2018

Walla Walla has been called many things, from the town so nice they named it twice, to the capital of Washington wine country. Join us as we explore the wine, culinary, and cultural assets that helped land Walla Walla on Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of the 50 Best Places to travel in 2018. As one of only nine U.S. destinations to make the list, Walla Walla earned praise from the magazine as “the next must-visit destination for oenophiles, golfers, and cyclists.”

Whether it’s wine, food, culture, recreation or all of the above that piques your interest, you’ll sample the very best that Walla Walla has to offer through private winery tours and tastings, chef-driven culinary experiences, historic and cultural immersion, and naturalist-led outdoor excursions. Along the way you’ll get to see Walla Walla as you’ve never seen it before, and you’ll get to know the growers, purveyors, producers, makers, and other personalities who call Walla Walla home. It’s a behind-the-scenes look into what makes Walla Walla special, and one that will give not only you, but ultimately your readers, viewers, listeners, followers, and fans, a rare opportunity to experience Walla Walla through a unique lens that will leave a lasting impression.

Participants must provide their own transportation to and from Walla Walla, which is slightly more than two hours from Yakima.

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Ellensburg Post-Conference FAM Trip
Tuesday, April 24 – Thursday, April 26, 2018

On day one, experience the best of the Ellensburg art scene as your hosts guide you through a tour of local galleries, street art, and museums full of Ellensburg’s rich history. Then, top off the night wandering through charming downtown as you head to dinner at one of the local restaurants.

Day two will start with brunch and then it will be all about the brews. Ellensburg has a bustling community of must-try breweries that call this small town home. Ironhorse Brewery and Whipsaw Brewery are just some of the stops on this adventure. Ellensburg is located less than an hour from Yakima.

Ellensburg was just named one of the 10 Best Affordable Places to Live, 2018 by Livability.com!

After the conference, FAM trip participants must provide their own transportation from Yakima to Ellensburg.

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Yakima Valley Post-Conference FAM Trip
Tuesday, April 24 – Thursday, April 26, 2018

Come to the source of 75% of the nation’s hops! The fields will be in prep mode for the summer growing season, getting ready for their fall debut in some of the best fresh hopped beers you can find. We’ll tour where craft brewers and home brewers source their ingredients, taste the sweeter side of hops, enjoy lunch at a downtown local favorite and tour the only brewery in Washington located in an active hop field.

After a full day, we will head up to the mountains and enjoy a night among the stars. Relax in a cabin along the Naches River and savor a home cooked dinner with local brews and a cozy campfire. Start the day off with breakfast, an optional morning hike, and then we will head out of the hills to Naches for some local brew and pizza. Before our trip is over, we will venture to a couple of Yakima’s newest breweries to see how they use our valleys’ hops to create unique and flavorful brews.

Lodging is provided Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Wednesday lunch and dinner are provided. Thursday breakfast and lunch are provided.

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