When I reflect on my wedding, it's hard to choose which part was the most beautiful. But if I had…read moreto pick just one element, I'd have to say my venue. From the rolling green hills in the background to the gorgeous landscaping on the lower and main lawns, our guests were in awe of Fontaine Estates Winery. It really did all the heavy lifting when it came to creating a truly memorable and beautiful outdoor wedding. Neither my husband nor myself are from the area, but we wanted to do a wedding in central Washington since the weather is more dependable in late summer compared to our area in Seattle. So we took a real gamble in doing a wedding in Naches with little knowledge of the region and we're so happy it paid off! The memory of the sun setting over our outdoor dinner reception is one that'll stay with me forever. As for Amy, she was a total dream to work with. She was so patient and calmly fielded every question I threw her way from venue logistics to decor rentals to day-of scheduling. And on the actual *day* of my wedding, she was busy overseeing clean-up of the venue, making sure everything was running smoothly with vendors, and even drove a forklift to move our reception rentals from the parking lot to the main lawn for us. She takes real pride in the upkeep and presentation of her venue as well as making sure her clients are taken care of and it really, really shows. Thank you for everything Amy and the team at Fontaine Estates Winery! I couldn't imagine a more perfect outdoor/vineyard venue than this one.

Amazing winery event space for weddings and other gatherings. Beautiful vineyards surround the…read morerustic packing house. Our son's wedding was held outside, with dining and dancing inside. Many guests said they felt like they were in Tuscany! The staff was helpful with everything we needed. We had 4 hours the day prior to the wedding to prepare and decorate. Then we had in from 10 am to after 11 pm the day of the wedding- tables, chairs, table clothes and wine glasses were provided- just wonderful!! The kitchen has prep tables and refrigerator/freezer, but no cooking or serving equipment. Thank you for being a great and memorable venue!!

The Venue was absolutely beautiful. We held our daughter and son in laws wedding here this weekend…read more9/27/2025. We had the whole venue booked for the wedding party and guest with RVs Friday through Sunday with ample room for the bridal party in two separate sleeping quarters. The ladies 1890 log cabin was cute and cozy and had lots of original character. The modern bunkhouse was open and airy and great for the groomsmen. The property has lots of parking for both guests for the day of and space for weekend RV guests. This venue has the most amazing green lawn area for an outdoor ceremony with mountain view woth a few different arch options for the alter should you choose to use one. A herd of deer even payed a visit each evening throughout the weekend. The bar and outdoor reception areas provide plenty of space and the barn for indoor festivities is spacious and beautiful. The best part of renting this venue, was working with John and Kathy. They are a mother son duo and they made the whole weekend run so smoothly and stress and worry free. They took care of all the behind the scenes details and were amazing to work with. It made my job as Mother of the Bride relaxing and enjoyable. I was able to soak in every minute and spend quality time with my daughter making this big event in her life the best ever. I would highly recommend checking this venue out if you are willing to travel from the west side of the mountains to this eastern Washington gem of a destination. We got so many compliments from our guests about this venue. John and Kathy, thank you so much for making this weekend extra special for our daughter and son in law, our families and our guests! We appreciate everything you did for us!

The location is so picturesque and beautiful. The owners are all in to make your experience…read morewonderful! Highly, highly recommend!

Not sure why this place gets no love, but I'll go ahead and talk about how the glass is half full…read morewith respect to State Fair Park! State fair Park has been around for a long time, and as the name would suggest it houses the central Washington State fair each year! Each year, during these last couple weeks of September the fair decisions on State fair Park, did we have plenty of opportunities to see what has been fried, who threw the biggest pumpkin, and animals and everything in between. It's no b always quite lovely! As for the remainder of the year, this place has a number of large buildings for various gatherings, plays Home to the Sundome - Home of the Sunkings, as well as of plenty other community events. Numerous charities such as toys for tots hold their pick up and drop off events here, and the facilities also are the grounds for the Yakima pippins, a college level all star summer league baseball team. Finally, there are grandstands and a large dirt field outback where events such as Dozer days! When all is said and done, the place is an eclectic I mix of different venues that can accommodate plenty of different types of events. It's been there for quite some time, and over the past few years they seem to have done a nice job of exploring how they can utilize the space more completely. Keep up the good work!

I just love when its time for the fair. Those 10 days is awesome! A bit expensive but well worth it.read more

On a recent motorcycle trip we found ourselves in Natches at dusk on a Monday. After asking around…read morefor a campground we saw a sign for lodging and food. The food was a lone bar called vans (dated but friendly and decent food) and a lone hotel. The woman answered the bell and agreed to show me her rooms and told me the price. 86 bucks later we found ourselves in a dated but clean and nice smelling room. Comfortable beds with good quality bedding were a nice surprise and we were tired so we went to sleep. In the morning we made some hotel provided coffee (very good) and enjoyed it at a cafe style table with real coffee cups and cloth napkins silverware. The towels were fluffy and heavy and the complimentary soaps and shampoos were great. For the money the amenities here far surpassed any I have experienced in hotels at twice the price. Great little find we highly recommend it.

Natchez Hotel I…read morechecked online for other places near our rafting trip and this was the closest that I was able to find that was inexpensive, and available. The person on the phone was helpful and laid back. This is definitely not a chain hotel nor is it a foofy B&B. The decor in the New Orleans room was meh. I asked the owner if there was wi-fi internet service and was told that internet was available in a specific area, but no wi-fi. FYI, I use TMobile=No Phone Service=No Edge. Pros - Near the "Y" at interstates 410 and 12, pretty good prices, mellow atmosphere. (YMMV) Cons - No cell phone service (for me), a couple of strange greasy stains on a couple of the pillow cases! yuck. One of the pillows smelled like cologne (unwashed?) Anyway, my experience with the Natchez Hotel is LIMITED, but I don't need much when i'm just staying for a quick "over-night". I just needed a place to sleep, and I would crash here again if it came down to it. I'll give it three stars because it borders between 2-3 stars.

Absolutely horrific pop up for Valentine's Day! We drove 1.5 hours each way based on the many past…read moregreat experiences I've had at J Bell and Eats and Elixirs. The soup was fantastic, but the small salad and cold pasta, topped with a small salt block beef tenderloin was insulting. The staff could not tell a grapefruit from a mandarin based on the description of the bite size salad we were served. The wine pairings came out 15-20 mins before the dishes, so apparently we were supposed to stare at the wine and not drink it considering how cheap they were and did not offer refill pours. The staff was overly defensive and deflective when I brought things to their attention, including Shawn, the head chef How about you give me $240 a plate for Valentine's Day and let me serve you such mediocre dishes and let me see how you feel. I am not sure how quality was so lost over the years Never again....

After moving back to town in 2016, I heard about a local guy who was going to be competing on…read moreMaster Chef - That dude was Shawn Nile, AKA "The Fat Pastor". Fast forward a few years and this guy and his crew continue to bring it like it's no bodies business! A love of all thing culinary, crosses with a love of community and topped with the realization that the area was in dire need of a foodie revolution, Fat Pastor Production was born. In the time they've been doing their thing, they've started doing boss level catering for groups of 20 to several 100, created "Urban Kitchen" a non-profit that brings at risk youth into the kitchen to teach them business, cooking and life skills, and established BITE CLUB - an underground dining club. We've had the privilege of partaking in each one of these forums and none has ever left us wanting! The catering has brought a new level of culinary delight to the valley. The dishes they prepare range from tried and true, to creative and dynamic. We've been at function of 25 and function of 200 where they serve and each time they bring their A game! The BITE CLUB (Capitalized because I'm always excited about it!) is in a league of it's own. They announce a themed dinner - ranging from classic French, to Zambian, to a 15-Mile dinner (where everything was from within 15 miles of the city), to fire roasted everything, to a guilty pleasures dinner, or THE MASTER CHEF SERIES - where fellow master chef contestants come and cook alongside the team. These are roughly 10% of what's been held in the past 18 months and each dinner is held at a new location. These have ranged from wineries, to private homes, an art gallery, on the fairway of a golf course, barns, and museums. They've become incredible at pairing food with atmosphere and creating experiences. Sign up here - https://www.thefatpastor.us/biteclub If you haven't deduced that we love these guys, go back and read this again! We eat A LOT, and to date we're yet to have something from these guys that we don't like. If you have the chance to check these guys you, you absolutely must!

What a delightful spot his is! Tucked away in Union Gap, it's off the main road a few blocks, but…read morenot a place to be forgotten once you've visited. I came here recently for a foundation dinner and it was the perfect spot for a gathering of roughly 75 to 100 people. The parking lot is located just off the campus, which is basically a fence enclosed area about a block off the main road. Upon entering, you notice a large gathering area inside what I think is a festive type barn. The tents were set up very nicely in the entryway as well as on the lawn to the right, where we ate. There's a lovely grassy area for people to gather and plenty of space to mingle both indoors and outdoors. It's not the sort of place that you could host a gathering of 300 people, however for a foundation dinner of about 70 it was perfect. There is ample space for moving around in multiple different settings, room for a Photo Booth and a full kitchen where some really awesome food was made! As is constantly the case, this is another place I didn't know existed, but certainly a place that we will likely be utilizing in the future! Well worth checking out for an event or gathering of small to medium size!

We had an absolute dream wedding. Get married here you won't regret it! Logan is so amazing and…read morehelpful

The space is great. Lots of room for all types of events. The catering is the downfall. I have…read moreattended multiple holiday parties here and the food is just bad. when the best part of the meal is the dinner roll and prepackaged butter, there is a problem. The "Prime Rib" was like a roast impersonating a Prime Rib. The rice pilaf had zero flavor and was undercooked. The mashed potatoes were dry. The bar, just sad. $8 for bottled beer and you get 4 choices. $14 cocktail, $20 for a double and they can't seem to have a consistent pour or want to give you what you paid for.

FREE PARKING, and a lot of things to do in this town while you're here…read moreHaving attended conferences all over the country, I know that free parking is a big deal when you're already traveling. There are several hotels within walking distance and this feels like a very walkable city. You can already tell there's a lot of other things to do while you're in town - golf, the Greenway, the Capitol Theatre, the fairgrounds, Pippins Baseball, an indoor shooting range, museums, restaurants. The convention center itself looks really first-class, spacious and I see conference attendees walking around and sitting outside in pleasant areas. Enjoy your conference.

I stayed here for a week in early November 2021 and loved my time at El Nido. The cabins are…read morelow-key and a little funky since they're from the 1940s, but tastefully refurbished and very functional. I appreciate the analog vibe and lack of digital appliances and televisions - it's a perfect place to retreat from our technology-saturated lives. I stayed here with my dog so I appreciate that El Nido is pet-friendly as well. Tieton is a wonderful, quiet farming town--not a place to visit if you need a lot of entertainment like bars, clubs, and theaters--but offers some great food, especially Don Mateo and Santos Bakery, and a small but lively arts scene on Fridays and Saturdays. There are some great hiking trails within a short 15-20 minute drive from town. This is a place I plan to return to as often to experience the peaceful vibe and the change of seasons on the sunnier side of the state. Thanks El Nido!

Two couples, two cabins and a big fire pit allowed outdoor socializing in these days of COVID19. El…read moreNido is just at the edge (4 minute walk) from the center of the town of Tieton, a growing artist hub on the eastern slope of the Cascades off Rte 12 in the heart of apple land. Newly renovated, clean and fully equipped with kitchen and bath stuff. No TV but good WiFi. The Hosts (Anne and Nick) were super friendly and helpful making sure that we had firewood for the fire pit, setting up a propane heater for an additional warm outside spot. The cabins are close to several nice hikes and a couple of decent restaurants in town. I'd stay here again in a flash.