The Story - Chalk Art Rose' by Two Mountain Winery

What is the meaning of the label on "Chalk Art" Rose' produced by Two Mountain Winery?

Each year, Two Mountain Winery hosts a Chalk Party where artists young and old to try their hand at chalk art. The participants enjoy fine wine, food, live music, creative artistic expression and survive the numerous art critics to vie for the coveted prize.

The prize? The winning Artwork becomes a new label of Chalk Art Rose'. The Pegasus Project, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization is supported by a portion of the purchase price on each bottle. The Pegasus Project, of the North American Riding Handicapped Association (NARHA), provides therapeutic riding, equine-assisted activities to those with special needs and disabilities. Founded in 2003 as a pilot project of seven riders with special needs and one instructor. The tremendous response from the riders and their families and remarkable benefits enabled the Pegasus Project to expand its therapeutic riding services. The project is located at Tumbleweed Ranch, Highway 12 in Yakima, WA on a beautiful twenty-six acre site.

Plan on coming for the fun in June of 2010 to "Celebrate being a kid again!" Draw with chalk on the floor of the winery tasting room, be creative! In the meantime when you visit the winery in the Rattlesnake Hills of the Yakima Valley, buy "Two Mountain Chalk Art Rose' Wine" to support this great program.

America's juice-grape capital, the Yakima Valley!

Drink a glass of grape juice this morning?


Tree Top Inc., located in the Yakima Valley city of Selah, is Washington State’s number one producer of apple and pear juices, also produces Concord grape juice. Their website features an overview of concord grape growing throughout the four seasons in the Yakima Valley. You will find recipes such as the concord grape sorbet delight. The Tree Top corporate headquarters in Selah features a gift shop where one can purchase Tree Top products and gift items.



Spread a little grape jam from the Yakima Valley on your toast this morning?


In the U.S. today, approximately 1 billion pounds of fruit spreads are produced annually. Grape jelly and grape jam are two of the most popular products. Concord grapes are used in grape juice, fruit snaks, for flavorings in gum, candy, ice creams, sherbets, milk shakes, gelatin desserts, fillings for bakery products, yogurt and fruit smoothies. Yakima Valley is the USA’s #1 producer of Concord Grapes used in grape juice, jams and more.

The National Grape Cooperative Association, an agricultural co-op, produces 14,425 acres of concord grapes grown in the Yakima Valley in Washington State. This is the most acreage of concord grapes grown in any state in the USA. The pressing and storage plant for the Pacific Northwest is located in the city of Grandview.

This website features a history of the grape from 6000 BC to a history of the concord grapes from 1853, when the seedling was exhibited before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. In 1854 the grapes were placed on the market, calling them the "Concord Grape" after the town of Concord. Concord grapes are deep purple, contain seeds and when eaten raw are squeezed from their skins into the mouth.

update 1.30.10 --2009 harvest Washington-nation's largest producer of juice grapes, Concords, crushing 205,000 tons last year, compared with New York's 84,900 tons

Yakima Valley Girlfriends Escapes in Oprah Magazine

The October issue of "O", The Oprah Magazine will feature an ad for Yakima Valley Girlfriends Escapes. If you have ever watched Oprah on TV you know how she values her girlfriends. Oprah, on her website, offers some advice for healthy relationships with your, "Great Girlfriends," as well as a few tips for inspired Girlfriend Getaways.

Oprah tips include, Girlfriends as "Traveling Buddies; leave the family and the job for a few days every year and go on a getaway with your girlfriends. Spend time researching the type of place you all want to go.....and what you want to do (Relax? Shop? Tour?). Remember, half the fun is in the planning!" A Girlfriends "Get Pampered weekend: Get your girlfriends together for a weekend of relaxing, shopping and eating! Pick a getaway that's easily accessible for all of you, and make a retreat of it! Get pampered at the spa, take a trip to the shopping district and eat at the best restaurants. The weekend will surely energize all of you!”

The Yakima Valley offers a variety of girlfriend escape opportunities. Need a reason to escape with your girlfriends, how about a bachelorette party, a special birthday outing, college sorority gathering or friends getting away to have fun. More than a night out this is a relaxing fun weekend!

Choose from A Girls Winery Party Getaway Package In Prosser, WA. Get 4 (or more) friends together and experience a private Olsen Estates winery party which includes wine and tapas of imported cheese, Yakima Valley seasonal fresh fruit, antipasto plate, side salad and a double chocolate brownie. and a1/2 Hour body massage and/or foot massage. This is a great deal, check the rates and see.
A girls night out at the exclusive and beautiful Desert Wind Winery. The sleepover complete with chick flicks, pedicures, wine and don't forget the huge winery gift shop.

Mary’s Place Tea House and gift shop for your High Tea party. Where you can put on big hats, drink tea and eat special goodies all in a woodland setting. This is the perfect setting for special mother-daughter getaways.

Wine Therapy in the Rattlesnake Hills. Spend 3 days and 2 nights in the Rattlesnake Hills, one of Washington's Oldest AVAs located in the Yakima Valley. Package includes: Lodging at the Zillah Comfort Inn, in room chocolates, breakfast and evening snacks; Private "Wine Therapy" Wine Tasting at Bonair Winery. Restaurant, Spa, Bistro Discount Certificates; 2 Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Passports; Option to add a Limousine to the package.

Relax, unwind and savor the lifestyle. Spa experiences, a tea party in the woods, or traveling to wineries in Washington wine country. Special group rates by hotels with suggestions for a fun filled weekend. Customize an unforgettable weekend with friends with the special rates.

Girlfriends getting together are a vital part of a healthy lifestyle. Take in the health benefits to conversation, fun and friends happiness, laughter, relaxation and joy in the Yakima Valley.

Where is the Swimmin' Hole in the Yakima Valley?

There is a Yakima county park that is a hidden gem. Looking for fun in the water? The swimmin' hole? Eschbach park has it all!

Whether it is kayaking in the 2 acre pond or enjoying the natural running stream perfect for floating on a hot summer day, Eschbach Park is a geat way to cool off with water activities. One can rent inflatables as well as single or double kayaks. Enjoy a family picnic at one of the many picnic sites which include bbq pits. Basketball courts, horse shoe pits, volleyball areas, and softball fields are also available. On the weekend a concession stand is open which sells pop, ice cream, candy, picnic supplies and inflatables. For $3.00 per car, you and your family can picnic, swim and play all day. The park is open 9:30 AM-7:30 PM.

Traveling west on Highway 12, pass the 40th Avenue exit and take your next left from the highway. Turn right onto S. Naches Road and travel approximately 5 miles to the park.

Wine Country 4th of July Celebration!

Red, White and Blues Celebration! This is a weekend long celebration of independence in Washington Wine Country, the Yakima Valley. New this year is the chance to hop aboard a shuttle bus to the Main event the evening of the 4th of July at Silverlake Winery.


Kicking off the evening of Friday the 3rd, the wineries of the Rattlesnake Hills celebrate with live music and food from picnic items to BBQ, Craft Vendors and special prices on wine. Piety Flats Winery participates with music from 5:30-8 :30 by Just Us and is offering picnic items for purchase. Paridisos features Miz Dees’ BBQ and The Rod Giles Band playing music from 6-9pm.


Live Free music and food at the wineries all day long the 4th July. Bonair, Knight Hill Winery,Silver Lake Winery, Tefft Winery will all feature live blues music and different speciality foods to purchase. These are great places to sit back and enjoy the music, fine wine and sunny afternoon.

Main Event-Stay in Yakima for the night and take the shuttle bus provided by A&A Motorcoach, from your hotel, the Ledgestone, Hilton Garden Inn, Fairfield Inn, Best Western Ahtanum Inn to the Main Event at Silverlake Winery on Saturday the 4th of July. Starting at 7pm until 11pm. with a 7:20 wine tasting class, Why we sniff sip and swirl! at 7:45. BBQ buffet dinner and wine bar. Dancing to the Coyote Kings! View the fireworks happening all over the valley from the Winery, situated above the vineyard on the hill. Many other local wineries will be present. Bring you lawn chair and/or blanket. This will be a fun filled gathering at Silverlake Winery!

The Story - Chalk Art Rose' by Two Mountain Winery

What is the meaning of "Chalk Art" Rose' produced by Two Mountain Winery?
Two Mountain Winery's Chalk Party, each year artists young and old to try their hand at chalk art. The participants enjoyed fine wine, food, live music, creative artistic expression and survive the numerous art critics to vie for the coveted prize.

The prize? The winning Artwork becomes a new label of Chalk Art Rose'. The Pegasus Project is supported by a portion of the purchase price on each bottle. The Pegasus Project, a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization of the North American Riding Handicapped Association (NARHA), provides therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities to those with special needs and disabilities. Founded in 2003 as a pilot project with seven riders with special needs and one instructor, the tremendous response from the riders and their families and remarkable benefits enabled the Pegasus Project to expand its therapeutic riding services. Located at Tumbleweed Ranch on Hi-way 12 in Yakima, WA on a beautiful twenty-six acre site.

Plan on coming for the fun in June of next year to "Celebrate being a kid again!" Draw with chalk on the floor of the winery tasting room, be creative! In the meantime when you visit the winery in the Rattlesnake Hills of the YakimaValley, buy "Two Mountain Chalk Art Rose' Wine" to support this great program.

Have You Been to The Beautiful Tuscan Inspired Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center?

Find the information you need on sites, activities and events in the Yakima Valley. The Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center in Central Washington has a comprehensive selection of information about events, cities in the Yakima Valley, Central Washington as well as Washington State, Oregon and Idaho.

The Gift Shop at the Yakima Valley Visitor Information Center has an ever changing inventory of specialty items produced in the Yakima Valley. This is an example of the products you will find in the shop; Chukar Cherries Chocolate, Cherry Pie Filings, Mick’s Pepper Jellys, “Its All About the Pretzels”, Tillen Farms Pickled Products, Tree Top Apple Juice, Chukar Cherry Apple Chips, Jumpin’ Jack Popcorn on the Cob, Folklore Sodas ,Rattlesnake Hills Wine Glasses, Rattlesnake Hills Pass, Corkscrews, Local Cookbooks, Postcards, Souvenir booklets and gifts. Unique Gift Items jewelry, leather purses, wooden cheese boards.


You can even buy your, “ I (love) Yakima” T-shirt there!



Located off exit 33A I-82 E, Open 9-5 M-S 10-4 Sunday. Winter Hours 9-4 M-S Closed Sunday

You will be glad you stopped there for help in planning your stay in the Yakima Valley!

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