Mary Ann and the Wedge Mountain Winery

The key to a successful road trip is to always keep in mind "the journey is the destination". Oftentimes I find myself too goal oriented to reach a specific destination and miss the fun and experience that can happen along the way. Today we let the day come to us. We made a quick detour off WA Route #2 to the Wedge Mountain Winery. What we found was a tiny winery (1200 cases a year) with a delightfully interesting owner, MaryAnn McKee, who reminded us so much of the famous Ellen Waldman of Morrisville Vermont. Most of you know Ellen W, the inventor of the cold- thwarting Wamu.

We drank some wine, we talked. The discussion led to our sharing our common travel experiences and then to Paula's work as a photographer. Naturally, the portfolio came out and MaryAnn admired her work. An hour and a half went by quickly. Life moves at its own pace in such a quiet pristine place surrounded by apple trees and vineyards. I could get used to this life.