Amy Alvarez-Wampfler is the winemaker and general manager of Walla Walla-based Abeja, a century-old farmstead set in the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Abeja is home to a winery and tasting room, which is open by appointment.
Fabulous People
Fabulous People: Daniel Wampfler
Daniel Wampfler is the winemaker and general manager at the award-winning Abeja winery and tasting room in Walla Walla. Abeja also offers upscale lodging, fine dining and space for private events.
Fabulous People: Leah Okamoto Mann
Leah Okamoto Mann is the co-director of Seattle-based Lelavision, a performance and production company that combines kinetic sculpture, dance and music with a mission to present accessible art that delights people. She is also the curator of Created Commons, an arts festival taking place at Westcrest Park, August 27 to Sept. 5.
Fabulous People: George-Anne Robertson
George-Anne Robertson is the sparkling winemaker at Yellowhawk Resort, a 84-acre retreat in Walla Walla. The resort features a sparkling winery and tasting room with farm-to-table dining, event space and lodging on an elevated hilltop setting.
Fabulous People: Douglas Jones
In his work as the executive chef of Aerlume in Seattle, Douglas Jones aims to help guests experience the versatility of farm-to-table products with seasonality as the focus. Learn about Douglas Jones…
Fabulous People: Larry Ahrens
Larry Ahrens is the sales manager of Polaris Pacific, representing the 41-story luxury high-rise condominium tower of Spire Seattle. “Sales in 2021 have been incredible; it’s amazing to see so many people get excited about downtown living again!”
Fabulous People: Rock Silva
Walla Walla native Rock Silva is the executive chef of the award-winning Walla Walla Steak Co. “We are a hometown steakhouse [with] blue jean comfort,” he says.
Fabulous People: Marlo Martin
Marlo Martin is the artistic director and owner of eXit SPACE (for 18 years!), theNEST and NOD Theater and artistic director of badmarmarDANCE. Martin is also a choreographer, teacher and festival producer with Seattle International Dance Festival.
Fabulous People: Justin Huertas
Justin Huertas is a talented Seattle-based playwright, composer, lyricist, actor and musician and writer of the new musical, Lydia at the Troll, based on his fictional origin story of the Fremont Troll. Via Seattle Rep’s Plays in Process, a behind-the-scenes showcase of the musical is being presented on June 3 virtually.
Fabulous People: Matt Willprecht
Matt Willprecht is the assistant property manager of Kirkland Urban, a mixed-use development set on 11 acres in the heart of Downtown Kirkland. The property is home to retailers including QFC Supermarkets, Shake Shack, Mud Bay, Power Hour 360, Restore Hyper Wellness + Cryotherapy and more.