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which supports some 400 non-profit organizations, and the
winery hosts several events throughout the year. In 2002,
the winery established a scholarship program that supports
high-achieving, underrepresented minority undergraduates at
Washington universities, as well as the Viticulture and Enology
Program at Washington State University.
Located just 15 miles from Seattle, Chateau Ste. Michelle
transports visitors to a place that feels as if they're strolling
the historic grounds of a European estate. In 2017, the
winery's French-style chateau tasting room was given a
major renovation in celebration of the winery's 50th year. At
22,731 square feet, the renovated site is double the size of
the previous tasting room, and includes an 80-seat theater,
interactive blending room, private tasting salons, and a club
lounge. There's so much to do, in fact, that guests often find
themselves joyfully losing track of time during their visit.
LEFT: The newly renovated Visitor Center offers innovative wine & culinary
experiences for visitors.
Photograph by Kevin Cruff
TOP : Between its winery tours, summer concert series and culinary classes,
Chateau Ste. Michelle is a major tourist destination in the Seattle area.
Photograph Courtesy of Chateau Ste. Michelle
BOTTOM: The Summer Concert Series was launched in 1984 and has featured
top artists including Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, John Legend,
Harry Connick Jr., and more.
Photograph by Kevin Cruff
