I know, I know. You’re all dying to see what the teepees were like, right? Well, the second night of our little Yakima weekend getaway was definitely my favorite, so let me tell ya all about it… When we arrived at Cherry Wood Bed Breakfast & Barn, we were greeted by a crew of friendly dogs [...]
In all the years that I’ve lived in Seattle, I’ve never ventured into the wine country that lays east of the mountains. For a gal who loves her vino, that’s slightly crazy. So, I decided it was high time to pay a visit to the Yakima Valley on one of the best weekends to do [...]
Courtney I’ve been wanting to visit Washington wine country and I can’t wait to hear about the teepee!
beth heitkemper what a fun mini trip! i can’t wait to see the rest of the pictures. you’re such a cutie 
Maggie Rose We went out last year the weekend before barrel tasting – nice for the smaller crowds! We managed to squeeze in four wineries, have dinner, and drive back home. Been thinking about making an overnight trip sometime soon!
Sara So glad you had a good time. I’m great up in Yakima and although I’m now a loyal westside-er, I love my eastern Washington getaways. It’s always sunny and I love the warm weather! Another great event is the great hop ale festival in the fall. It’s really a fun event! Can’t wait to hear more about your wine tasting!
My Love Wedding Ring Ooooh, the teepee looks cool! And love the glass that the wine is served in too!
Kelly Golightly So fun! Can’t wait to hear about the teepees. Reminds me of Marfa!
http://kellygolightly.com/more-from-marfa-el-cosmico/
Which reminds me, I need to go back there. If you haven’t yet been, I think you would loooove it!
Rachel love your green striped tee! where did you find it?
I’ve been counting down all week until Friday (I know, aren’t we all?). But, this time it’s for a very good reason. Today I’m hoppin’ in the car for a little road trip east of the mountains to wine country…! I’m so ready for a getaway from work and the city for a few days. The laptop [...]
Meg Sounds AMAZING!!! I love wine and camping. Sounds like a winning combo to me.
Enjoy!
Nuha totally jealous that you’re sleeping in teepee’s..my 1st grade self is wanting in on that!
Ryan Di Salvo so rad! have the best time and can’t wait to see/hear all about it next week. -Ry
Laura So fun. I lived on Lopez Island one summer and slept in a tepee. These are way fancier but would love to do this. Enjoy.
Jessie I’ve seen these teepees and they look so cool! Can’t wait to hear what you think about them.
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Have the best time!!!!
FripperyVintage Those teepees look so cute, we did the same thing in New Mexico, so much fun.
My Love Wedding Ring That sounds so amazing!! The teepees look ace fun!
Celeste & Pearl Have a great trip!! We want to see pictures!
Warmest,
Liz and Lo
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It’s the first day of Spring, but I’m already craving summer. (Heck, I’d settle for sunshine at this point – I know you east coast readers feel me!) But, since the weather isn’t cooperating, why don’t we all just take a little virtual trip to the beach instead… When I visited South Africa (which feels like years away [...]
Chelsea Ah, you now have me just itching to go to the beach. I have only been in Seattle two weeks and though I kinda love it, I do miss a little sunshine. About to go scour your archives for Seattle advice! xo
Amanda That looks amazing! Clean design, airy and light filled is exactly what a beach house should be. Thanks for sharing.
Jen Thanks for the virtual trip. I needed that up in gloomy Toronto!
Juliane at Modern Mural These are gorgeous rooms. I definitely agree: where is the summer time? I want to sit outside on the beach instead of the rainy gloom of March’s end. Thanks for the small adventure via photographs!
Richelle from Lynn & Lou Oh my, that house looks like heaven itself! It looks so remote and private there, which is perfect. I can’t stand crowded beaches and bikinis on people who really shouldn’t wear them. hehe. What a beautiful vacations spot. I would love to travel to South Africa someday. I think I have my husband convinced to travel to Africa, at least someday. Sigh.
FripperyVintage Great photos, we are off to the beach next weekend so this got me in the mood!
Chelsey What an amazing place! Looks so dreamy for a vacation by the sea! Happy first day of spring:)
jacquelyn |lark&linen Yep, I think I could be veeeery happy here
Tiffany D'Souza Oh I’d give anything to be at a beach right now. And that kitchen = Want.
aurelia b woah!! amazing place!! http://www.aureliabphotographie.com
shannon koszyk I’m based in Seattle, no nice to see the sun! Love the home!
Cecilia That bedroom is so delicious! 
laura Gorgeous! I would move in immediately!
laura
michelle Yes please. What is it about the beach that makes everything wonderful? Hair is better, skin is better, brain is better…especially at a place like that.
Rose Can I live there? Or vacation there? Or somehow just be in a place like that-one that conveys a sense of utter bliss and relaxation? Beautiful find, thanks for sharing!
xx
Rose
Blonde in this City
Hillary Butler {Fine Art} Get me in that house!! That airy furniture is killing me! I love it!
Since returning to my home sweet home last Thursday evening, I’ve been spending time sorting through my memories and images of what was an amazing trip. Starting in Zambia and then spending time in South Africa, I feel like we saw and experienced so many things, that I’m sure it will take more than a [...]
Miranda {onestylishdayatatime} Looks like an amazing trip and that winery looks absolutely devine! Trust me, you weren’t missing anything here in Seattle but rain and grey skies.
Chloe @Ergo-Blog Wow!! What beautiful animals and my god WOW the beauty of the landscapes!! I can’t wait to see more!!
KC Saling Absolutely beautiful pictures of what looks like an amazing trip! Can’t wait to see more! KC
maison21 i hope you made out with your guide, james.
oops- did i just type that out loud?
looks like an amazing trip. can’t wait to see more.
xo,
c.
Melissa / the atelier Looks like such an amazing experience. Can’t wait to see more!
Molly {Dreams in HD} oh my gosh, is that a little MONKEY hanging out on your deck!? and don’t even get me started on the baby zebra. literally dying.
Kelly Golightly WOW! This looks absolutely amazing and is now number one on my list of travel destinations. That baby elephant. I’m dying!
candice lake WOWOWOWOWOW! That’s it, I’m booking my ticket!
Candice x
Zoe Alexander Wow, what an amazing trip! Such lovely photos too. I bet you were bowled over by South Africa. I’ve never been but have heard superb accounts of the wildlife.
Looking forward to many more photos!
Zoe xxx
http://www.zoealexanderuk.com
Travels with Curley We went to South Africa for our honeymoon and can’t wait to go back. I think everyone should go on a safari in Africa at least once in their life – it’s absolutely magical! Our last two posts have been about Africa so we’re clearly getting the itch.
Glad you had a great trip!
Tiffany D'Souza Wow these pictures are breathtaking! You can almost touch the animals they seem so close. Beautiful pictures. Can’t wait for your full review!
FripperyVintage Beautiful photos, a trip of a lifetime. Can’t wait to see more.
Mayca The pictures are so beautiful, delicate (can you say that in english?). What a great adventure!
Mayca
beth okay, your tease worked! i’m totally on the edge of my seat and wanting more pictures, so that i can vicariously vacation through you. xoxo
Margaret Kearns So delighted you got to Babelstoren. Check out ‘theprettyblog.com’ for a beautiful wedding held there. Looking forward to seeing more photos and more impressions of your trip with Kyle
Katie That baby elephant is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen. Welcome back!!
Camille Hi Cassandra,
I live in Johannesburg South Africa. YES it is such a stunning country! And going to the bush is the greatest aspect of it. Glad you loved it
Suzy I’m heading to Sth Africa at the end of the year…any hotel receommendations in Cape Town?
Gina My family lives outside Cape Town in Stellenbosch, where my
bro owns a winery. It is absolutely a beautiful, magical place.
It’s funny writing a post about being back from a trip before it even happens, but I’m scheduling this for the day of my return with high hopes that I will have much to share once I get my bearings back. The flight home is two hours from Cape Town to Johannesburg. Seventeen hours from [...]
Stand Out I love it!
L.E.N love the pic! soooo cute!!
YOLONDA Get some rest!
Sweet dreams!
mary hope to hear all about your trip as also planning to go sometime this year….
FripperyVintage Can’t wait to hear all about South Africa and see photos!
Meghan Hope you have/had and amazing time in our lovely country .
xo Meg<3
mikky Hope you’re 100% recovered. I can’t wait to read posts about your trip, bet you took awesome pics and am so curious to see what kinds of crazy cool stuff you brought back!
That’s a sweet purse in the photo.
mikky
http://www.todaloos.com
When Cassandra asked me to fill in for Coco + Kelley during her amazing Safari trip, I gladly accepted and knew exactly what I wanted to share with you all. I recently got engaged and have been a busy bee planning a wedding and, my favorite part, our honeymoon. With so many amazing places to [...]
Libby It looks beautiful!
Where can I find that bathing suit? – the links to aren’t working!
Natalie Kirbo Love this entire outfit, and wish I was re-planning my honeymoon right now – it’s getting close to a year since we went, and I’m itching to go back! Not sure if it’s my computer or not, but my links aren’t working for the shopping – and I think I need to know where that swimsuit is from!
Stephanie Hi!
I love this outfit, and would love to get the cover-up and/or swimsuit but the links aren’t working…. Can you let me know where they are from? Thanks so much!
Great post!
Stephanie
Tavia I highly recommend you adding Marrakech Morocco to your list. My husband and I recently spent our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect! We had wonderful experiences, tours, helicopter rides, champagne lunch in the desert…..oh I could go on and on…
Brooke That suit! Where is it from?! The links aren’t working…
Chloe @Ergo-Blog A friend of mine went there recently and I’ve been smitten with it every since! I wish I had the funds to check it out this year but maybe next year! =)
I love that clutch and bathing suit!!! =)
Shara I LOVE the bathing suit and cover up and would love to know where it is from. Please let me know sharag@shaw.ca
Natalie G Fix the links!!!
Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Oooh we’re headed there in May for our 2 year anniversary! What a great choice for your honeymoon. We spent 2 weeks in Brasil on ours. LOVE the look you chose.
Sophie Hi – where is that divine hat from. The links aren’t working. Can you let me know?
Jennifer My brother was married in Turks & Caicos 2 years ago, and it was an Amazing place. Everyone loved it!! Great beaches, and many great dinning choices. Would highly recommend.
Cecilia Ummm can I go and dress like that?! LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Elise I believe the swimsuit is Karla Colletto (http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/340423) and the cover up is by Lemlem (http://www.shopbop.com/dehna-patio-cover-dress-lemlem/vp/v=1/845524441960489.htm?folderID=2534374302208465&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&colorId=23141). I hope that helped!
Cassandra LaValle Post author hey all – the links are now updated – so sorry about that! happy shopping!
Sara My husband surprised me with a trip to Amanyara for our 10-year anniversary two summers ago and all I can say as that it was the most amazing place I have ever been. We are hooked on the Aman resorts now and I would hghhly recommend them to anyone looking for a once in a lifetime travel experience. Amanyara was a magical place with amazing food, beautiful scenery and impeccable customer service. We met several couples there on their honeymoon and have kept in touch with one couple since. It will not disappoint.
Chrissy Rose Gorgeous Outfit
life is in the details. style accordingly.
Wow, what an amazing place, thanks for sharing your photos.
Wow. This is amazing. I think this might have to go on my list of places to go!
Thanks for sharing.
What a fabulous getaway!!!!
How fun Cassandra!! A perfect fun getaway!
PS I am having a Paris Book Giveaway!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
I MUST visit this amazing place!
This looks beyond amazing!
Your accomodations look SUPER nice for “camping”.
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oh my goodness, you had me a teepees! if i ever get out to the northwest, i’ll have to look this place up. looks like so much fun.
Isn’t it wonderful? The Yakima Valley is very proud of Cherry Wood BB&Barn. The Fewel’s do an amazing job. And I agree on the Cultura cab sauv – a fav. If we can be of assistance in setting up trips for your friends feel free to contact us. Our award-winning web site should help too. http://www.VisitYakimaValley.org. 800-221-0751
Great pictures and write ups on your wine trips. I’ve lived here for 5 years and when people ask me best wineries in Yakima Valley, I always list Steppe and Cultura near the top. You did good and picked some of my favorite wines at thsoe places too. There is plenty more, so come back soon and often. Cheers from the Yak!
BEYOND jealous!!