Great museum and displays. The people were knowledgeable about what they had in the museum and what…read moreit was all about.

We came over for the Christmas extravaganza that goes on the last weekend in November and the first…read morethree weekends in December. The museum is re-outfitted with Christmas garb and the train out front transport you, if desired, to Santas workshop about 500 yards up the way in another train car. Entrance, at least for the Christmas themed stuff, was eight dollars per adult and five dollars per kid. That ended up including cookies and hot chocolate (donate if you desire) and a train ride over to Santas workshop, in addition to all the train exhibits. It initially feels a bit steep, but you end up spending a couple hours there and it was well worth the expense. The place is run by Community volunteers which included folks in high school as well as older train enthusiast. It's nice to see the melding of generations in a place like this. There were a total of five or six rooms that had train sets of varying sizes. One out front included a Thomas the train type setup and the one in the back included cars that were about a foot tall. The set up on these things were pretty impressive and the guys there genuinely seemed like they enjoy putting it on. It's got a better than average gift shop here as well. Plenty of train toys, books and other railroad related pleasantries. The train ride was a fun and fairly unique experience. The train only went about a quarter of a mile, but it was fun for the kids to get to ride in a legit train car. On the way back, we rode in a caboose with some seats that were up above the normal sitting area. Made for a little bit better view and a reminiscing tale for the kiddos. All in all, this place is really solid. It's not huge, but they've got some neat exhibits and it's filled with people who are excited about the place.it's also a great excuse to come down to the lower Valley, hit up a tourist attraction, including the national hop museum across the street, and go check out a restaurant in the area.

For 5$ each this is not a bad place to spend an hour if you are in the area and enjoy learning…read moreabout hops. I would not make a special trip to come check this out, especially from out of the country, but if you are on a road trip you can get out and stretch your legs and use the bathroom. There's lots of cool murals in this town to check out as well. There's street parking out front and the outside of the building looks kind of cool. I'd hoped to see the hops growing out front, but they were still quite tiny. The card reader was not working when we visited so cash was necessary. It starts with a video that tells you quite a bit about the hop growing process, but it is a little outdated. You then walk around on a self guided tour, ending with a store type area. There are cool things to look at, but not much signage. As others have said this museum could use some updating and TLC. It's been on my list of things to check out for awhile and I am glad I did, but definitely will not need to return for a 2nd visit unless the whole things is revamped at some point.

It costs $5pp for this tiny museum. The video was very informative and we really liked it but it…read morewas so old. The whole museum needs an update. However, the lady that was working was so nice and very helpful and gave little information tips here and there about hops that we didn't read anywhere in museum.

Very interesting displays and explanations of the history of the local people. Takes about 30-45…read more minutes to read and study the displays. The QR codes are helpful. It is always good to learn the "other side of the story" - even if difficult to digest. Worth the side trip!

Be present. No photos. Want to read. Can use camera for QR code audible. YakAma. Forgive my…read moreignorance---Washington state do we please fix the spelling of the city of Yakima? Federally Give back where much has been taken away. The spirit is not to be crushed. #MMIW skilayay

" I ate it I'll rate it.", well I've had free popcorn there and warm peanuts. This is a Members…read moreclub. I think it's just $25. Ish a year. Not sure if you have to be past Military. Nice clean place that has been there forever way over 30 years is guess. A dance floor and usually live band on Saturdays. Locals hang out chat drink beer and dance. Variety of age ranges from mid 20's to 70's. Easy going. They have Event meals, special day events meals. If you go and your not a Member. The person at window will ask for a volunteer inside. To sign you in as their guest for the eve. You must promise to behave. :) Good for big groups too.

What a unique tasting experience! I love that you get a "taste" with each wine to see how it pairs…read more The owner is knowledgeable and passionate about his wines, and just plain fun to talk to. I get what some folks said about the clutter, etc but it is worth it to get past that. I think the ambiance is kind of like the host-unpretentious, quirky, and unique.

I had the unique experience of being hosted by Paradisos Del Sol while they taught me organic…read morefarming. As someone who got such an immersion and behind the scenes look into the winery, I can't say enough good things about this winery. If you are looking for a break from pretentious winerys this place is for you! Paul is highly knowledgeable and doesn't gatekeep. All of their wines are formulated to be food friendly. As if the couple who own it wasn't sweet enough, they also support several causes. There is no tasting fee and their wines are very reasonably priced.

I absolutely adore this winery: the wine, the space, the people, the food, and the community…read more The Wine: The wines are consistently amazing and are made to be aged, without the usual high price tag that comes with that. I like bold, flavorful wine, and they have that in spades. I thought I hated Merlot, for being generally weak, but Terra Blanca's Merlot is fantastic. I thought I only liked red wine, but their Albarino is now my go-to summer white wine. I thought Rose was too sugary of a wine, but their Rose has incredible flavor without heft. I'm an enduring fan of their Block 8 Syrah, but the Cab Sauv is a close second. The Space: It's gorgeous. The building is beautiful, the grounds are well-maintained, the vineyard (which you can tour at some of their events) feels old-world-meets-tech, the cellars are amazing, and everything feels welcoming. Like, I don't just want to go here, I want to spend time here. The People: The employees are wonderful: welcoming, knowledgeable, happy, humble, and it never feels like they're just trying to sell you something. They're honest and upbeat, even at times when I *know* they must be feeling rushed or stressed. It makes the whole place feel like hanging out with friends and neighbors (but in a classy way). This is *not* the kind of winery where they pour, recite a litany about the varietal, and walk away. This is the kind of winery where you can walk in and say "I know nothing about wine" and they'll be excited to take you wherever your curiosity about wine takes you. The Food: I've eaten at the Thursday happy hours, at buffet banquets, and at a tasting/pairing event. Each time the food has been delicious, unique, and well-paired. And it's all from scratch, locally grown & grazed, etc. even their charcuterie boards are lovely (and a lot...you will not leave hungry). I recommend trying the flatbread pizzas off their wood-fired grill. Oh, and the menu changes quarterly, so I've yet to get bored with anything. The Community: In addition to this place feeling like a community, and growing one with their wine clubs and virtual tasting group, they're involved in the Tri-Cities community. I love when local small businesses support each other and non-profits in the area! They have regular events and banquet fundraisers for orgs like Children's Developmental Center and TROT. Oh, the prices? I'd call them good. High enough to convey the quality, but low enough to be approachable even for people who are just starting to try wine. And they do a lot of sales and discounts throughout the year. The tasting room prices are spot-on, which keeps Terra Blanca feeling inclusive. TL;DR: Tasty wine at affordable prices, great customer service, welcoming atmosphere, excellent food, fun events

I had a wonderful experience at Terra Blanca Winery & Vineyard Grill. It was my first time visiting…read morethe Benton City area. Elisha made the visit even better. She was incredibly attentive and took the time to answer all of my questions, which I really appreciated as a first-time guest. The food and wine were excellent. I ordered the Flatbread Diavola pizza along with a glass of rosé, which was a delicious combo. The atmosphere was relaxing, the service was outstanding, and the quality of everything I tried was top-notch. Overall, I had a very enjoyable experience and highly recommend Terra Blanca to anyone looking for great wine, great food, and genuinely warm service.

Amanda is a joy to work with and great listener. Art is subjective and it isn't easy to picture…read morewhat is in someone's mind but she made every effort, made great samples and poured her heart into our daughters custom made princess bedroom. Amanda painted their headboards, bed drawers and walls to create a dream land!

I've commissioned her for a custom painting for my wife and she delivered on all fronts... quality,…read morepromptness, shipping, comm. I've purchased three pieces of hers and will undoubtedly purchase more. I'm 100% satisfied with her ability and her talent. She's a sure thing.

I have purchased several different individual items and two large custom orders from The Mad…read moreCrafter. If you are hosting a large event or just searching for a special one of a kind gift you will find the attention to detail and customer service far exceeds the norm. The Mad Crafter gave us personal attention and listened to our concepts and then delivered amazing work and ahead of schedule! We are impressed and highly recommend The Mad Crafter. Five stars! The MPC Auction Team

I bought a hummingbird shadow box for my mother as a housewarming gift. so very creative, unique…read moreand masterfully done. I will be. returning customer.