Day Trip: Lower Valley

 

 

By Christina McCarthy

If you’re lucky enough to live in the Yakima Valley, you don’t have to drive far to get away.

 

 

Cozy Rose Inn

Boasting “the perfect balance of pampering and privacy,” Grandview’s Cozy Rose Inn is a premiere locale for a romantic getaway. Nestled among orchards in a truly park-like setting, each of the six suites features a private entrance, king-size bed, fireplace and a deck overlooking miles of rolling hills.

With a romantic, candlelit breakfast brought to the rooms each morning, and the option of a candlelit dinner at night, it’s no wonder Cozy Rose Inn has been recommended by The Northwest’s Best Places to Kiss and Romantic America.

Miles of hiking and biking trails surround the Cozy Rose Inn, providing plenty of opportunity to meet your daily exercise quota, should you wish. Be sure to bring a camera, as the area is filled with red-tailed hawks and other birds brave enough to winter over in the Valley.

Weekend rates at the Cozy Rose range from $189 to $225.00 per night.  There is a variety of options where lower valley bed and breakfasts are concerned, including Sunnyside Inn Bed and Breakfast (www.sunnysideinn.com) and the Cherry Wood Bed, Breakfast and Barn in Zillah (www.cherrywoodbbandb.com).

Wine…without the chocolate

With 40 wineries within 60 miles, the Cozy Rose Inn is literally located in the heart of wine country. A visit to www.winesnw.com/yakmap2.html can provide you with maps to wineries and tasting rooms from Sunnyside to the Tri-Cities and beyond.

If you’d like to taste and tour on foot, Prosser’s Vintner’s Village is just a short drive from Grandview.  From melodious merlots to buttery chardonnays, with 14 different wineries—all located within a few blocks of one another—you’re bound to find a few new favorites.

Dining

No Lower Valley getaway would be complete without dining at the famous Dykstra House, located in a historic 1914 building in Grandview. Serving an eclectic and ever-changing menu, Dykstra House is primarily a lunch spot, but also serves dinners on Friday and Saturday nights (reservations required).

If you don’t want to bother with driving to dine, the Cozy Rose Inn has you covered. Couples can enjoy a special dinner served by candle light in the “Tuscan Room,” which features a beautiful rock fireplace and mahogany flooring. The atmosphere and outstanding wine list will leave you planning your next getaway before the first one is over.

Whether you want to cuddle up in front of a fire and read a good book, take a long run or soak in the sights as you sip your way across the Valley, the lower valley is ready and waiting.  In less than an hour, you can be enjoying a mini vacation that feels far away, but is really right in your backyard.

The Cozy Rose Inn

www.cozyroseinn.com

509-882-4669

Dykstra House

509-882-2082