Woodinville

Looking to Board Your Horse…for Trainers… Lessons…A Show Outlet? Check out Gold Creek Equestrian in Woodinville!

Christine showing her rehabilitated Arabian mare Crystal for the first time. The last weekend in June was the second time I’ve shown at Gold Creek Equestrian Center and I have to say it is a great facility and the feel of the atmosphere is warm. Two of the barns shown in the distance Whether one is an equestrian enthusiasts who is new to the area and wondering where to connect with others who share a passion for horses… or perhaps there are those considering relocating to the area and have yet to find the right home….Gold Creek Equestrian would be a great place to keep the horses in the interim. BOARD runs $638 and includes three feedings per day. Turnout is included Mon-Fri. Stalls are cleaned 7 days per week.  At the end of June 2009, 10 stalls were available. Stalls and cross ties are matted... it was the weekend and the day of the show.. Gold Creek Equestrian Center has four arena’s and a trail system which can be accessed right from the property without hauling out. The night before the show I participated in, I witnessed lessons being held in the 120 x 220 indoor arena (and it has a heated viewing area …nice for the winter months!). The second... 

Purple Cafe & Wine Bar in Woodinville

 Stop at this Woodinville Wine Cafe with a widespread reputation for a meal or a tasting experience! Just 35 minutes East of Seattle, Woodinville is wine country.  It is also a great place to vacation or to live, near all The Purple Cafe offers an outdoor patio that is central to the Eastside and close enough to Microsoft’s campuses.  It’s natural that it would be in demand as a great place to raise kids.  But the wineries make it unique in the area and a wonderful afternoon or evening destination if you’re coming out from the City or surroundings. Vinyard tasting rooms, summer concerts, and great restaurants offering a wide selection of local vintages.  One of our very favorites, and with a name that echos far beyond the borders of the Seattle Metro area, is Purple Cafe & Wine The wine bar Bar.  There are now three locations.  In 2001 the first Purple was opened in Woodinville by Larry and Tabitha Kurofsky.  The Kirkland location opened in July of 2003 in Kirkland, and July of 2006 in Seattle.  By the way, Chilled Carrot Ginger Soup is wonderful on a hot day. check out their Purple website not only for addresses and information, but to read... 

Woodinville is Indeed on the Map for Washington Food and Wine

Look out California! For some time now, Napa and Sonoma have a history of being known for their wines… Other competing regions also produce nice wines which don’t break the pocket book – countries such as Australia, Chile and some within Africa. If I’m not mistaken, they are still relatively young in the industry (or else recently went international or became popular) as is our very own Washington state. Perhaps you are one who appreciates good wine and would be interested in doing something different one day…. with a friend, a spouse, or family visiting from out of town. Let me suggest spending some time in Woodinville visiting various wineries and engaging in some tasting. Woodinville is located within 30 minutes of Seattle and unless one is a true regional connoisseur, I am willing to bet most are unawares 40 wineries have taken up residence here. Most of these wineries have hours limited to weekends or by appointment only. Those which are open daily (some holidays excluded) include Silver Lake Winery, Januik, Edmonds Winery, Matthews Estate, Novelty Hill, Colombia and Chateau Ste Michelle. Due to the proximity of location to each another and my experience,...