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McIlrath Family Farms

McIlrath Family Farms

Y365
ag, community, farm, shop

McIlrath Family Farms is crushing the local collaboration game. We especially dig how their 100% organic produce is used in other local businesses’ products. Our fave example: McIlrath’s asparagus are pickled by Nana Kate’s who also makes baked goods with McIlrath’s well-loved fruit. At their two locations right off the Greenway, they also stock adored valley brands like Jhars European Sausage, Zagelow Beefalo, Imbrock’s honey, Buhrmaster Baking Co, and more. Truly, they are a one stop local love shop. And they deliver!

- Lauren’s Pick, 5.23.2019, Better together #008

Single Hill Brewing - Beer Grows Community

Single Hill Brewing - Beer Grows Community

Lauren Lizardo
drink

Oh, Single Hill Brewing, ya big local flirts. The delicious beers, never-ending bubble water, and glorious patio are a few things we crush on. Plus, they are showing us how to lead with heart: there's the Beer Grows Community (BGC) program where partial proceeds of beer sales go back to a local org making a positive impact, not to mention their kind-hearted beertenders (shout out to personal fave, Tee, pictured). Hot tip on the next BGC event: YAMA performance on Tues 5/28.  (Photo Cred: Tee Giles)

-Lauren’s Pick, 5.23.2019, Better together #008

Treaty Day

Treaty Day

Y365
community, festival, special event

This year, Treaty Day, which commemorates the signing of the treaty that formed the Yakama Nation Tribe, is a bit extra. In March 2019, the Yakama Nation made national headlines when the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling* in favor of Yakama members’ rights – under the 1855 treaty - to travel public roads without being taxed while carrying goods to market. The Yakama people gave up 90% of their land - millions of acres - for this protection. We celebrate this win with you! (Photo Cred: Gordon King/Yakima Herald-Republic)

*Cougar Den Inc. entrusted local law firm Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore to represent them. Shout out to locals Brendan Monahan and Jr. Cuevas. Congrats to all. 

- Lauren’s Pick, 5.23.2019, Better together #008

Adeline’s Peonies

Adeline’s Peonies

Y365
ag, community, farm, shop

Memorial Day weekend is coming up. If you’re looking for something special for your loved ones, we highly recommend a trip out to Adeline’s Peonies in Toppenish. We had the opportunity to visit the farm recently and fell in love with everything about it, from owners Jay and Pat McCarthy and their vision, to their tutorial on how they harvest thousands of our favorite flowers. Our friends at Rooted wrote a fantastic post on them if you’d like to dig deep into their history.

- Lauren’s Pick, 5.23.2019, Better together #008

Manhattan Station Espresso (Suntides Market)

Manhattan Station Espresso (Suntides Market)

Y365
drink

Major pay-it-forward love dust has been sprinkled on this drive-thru stand in Gleed. Not only are the baristas the nicest, but treats have also been purchased for me multiple times by unknown souls who rolled through before me, and it has brought me so much unexpected joy. Paying it forward is pure magic. I’m sold. And, they have Don’s donut holes among many other choice, local goods. (Photo Cred: Manhattan Station Espresso)

- Lauren’s Pick, 4.11.2019, Magic Coffee Stand #005

Fee-Free Days in the National Parks

Fee-Free Days in the National Parks

Y365
recreation

April 20th is one of five in 2019 and Mount Rainier* - our local national park - is less than two hours away. I’m planning an adventure up there during the next fee-free day, with a stop-off in epic Packwood to grab a beer and maybe find that vintage tricycle for which I’ve been searching since the snow melted. (Photo Cred: National Park Services)
 
*Note: before you go, make sure roads and entrances are safe.

- Lauren’s Pick, 4.11.2019, Magic Coffee Stand #005

AutoSpa Wash Club

AutoSpa Wash Club

Y365
household

I never thought I would say I love a car wash club, but I do. I signed up on a whim, and it has removed the dread I once felt for my car washing life. AutoSpa’s staff is friendly, you can choose between soft-touch or touchless, and they are open 24-hours. Their locations are also next to local businesses and eateries I frequent. It’s a win-win every time! (Photo Cred: Auto Spa CW)

- Lauren’s Pick, 4.11.2019, Magic Coffee Stand #005

MAK Daddy Coffee Roasters

MAK Daddy Coffee Roasters

Y365
drink

My heart is aflutter for the pour-over coffee at MAK Daddy Coffee Roasters. I’m not supposed to drink too much coffee, so when I do, it helps when 1) the beans are sourced from small, independent growers from around the world, 2) they are roasted locally, and 3) the coffee is delish. To boot, a proper pour-over takes time, so I get a moment to breathe and enjoy the MAK Daddy shop vibe while I wait.  

- Lauren’s Pick, 2.28.2019, Building Fitness & Spring Fever (#002)

Naches

Naches

Y365
drink, recreation, eat

All the new and old things in Naches have me smitten. My friend and I sipped delicious drinks and a tasty Cubano at newcomer restaurant, Nier the Nook (FYI, their bar is stocked with all the local and regional goods). We hopped across the street to Sticky Fingers for some sweet treats. We made friends with the cutest, biggest puppy and we spied D’Nile Tap House but decided to save it for the next time we return. I have a feeling there’s going to be a lot of bike rides out there soon. (Photo Credit: Nier the Nook)

- Lauren’s Pick, 2.28.2019, Building Fitness & Spring Fever (#002)

Harvest Hosts

Harvest Hosts

Y365
recreation

Spring may be delayed, but it hasn’t stopped me from daydreaming about trailer travels after the snow melts. My go-to app for inspiration: Harvest Hosts. Harvest Hosts never fails to deliver with its network of unique places to overnight park for FREE (think: farm, winery, distillery, brewery, museum, etc.). What’s not to LOVE about that?! There are hosts right here in the Yakima Valley. Warning: this app may cause spring-fever. (Photo Credit: Harvest Hosts)

- Lauren’s Pick, 2.28.2019, Building Fitness & Spring Fever (#002)