EARLY MORNING VINEYARD STROLL; MID-MORNING WOOLEN MILL TOUR; VERDANT WAVES OF GRAIN
Today was a rest day. After a night of being serenaded by the large bullfrogs lining the pond outside our patio door, I took a short walk around the hills here at Eritage.
It was just me and a few of my fine feathered friends.
A view of our bungalow from across the little pond.
The vineyards.
After breakfast, we drove south on Highway 125, which is the little two lane road that gets you to and from our winery resort. This area also has some other resorts along the way.
One that caught our attention each time we passed by has an ‘extended stay’ sort of approach to its guests.
We then got on Highway 11 south through the Walla Walla Valley toward Pendleton, OR. This route takes you through miles and miles of rolling hills covered in wheat waving in the wind. The wheat is a rich green color at this time of year.
Later, we took an interesting guided tour of the Pendleton Woolen Mills at the original factory built in 1909, which is still in operation.
Spools of yarn.
Automated looms.
Quality control done by hand.
Woven blanket rolls ready to be sent out for finishing and packing.
NEXT: Sacajawea State Park
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