After more than 35 years in the business community of Portland, Oregon, Ken and Ginger Harrison decided to embark upon a new adventure. It was Ken’s passion for Cabernet Sauvignon and the climate for growing this varietal that brought the Harrisons to Walla Walla. While Ken pursues his love of wine as grower and producer, Ginger applies her gracious hand to operating their small Inn.

Companions in life and work, John Abbott and Molly Galt joined Ken and Ginger in the spring of 2002, completing the partnership. John began his career in the Napa Valley when, straight out of college, he went to work first for Pine Ridge and later for Acacia Winery. In 1994, he and Molly moved to Walla Walla to begin Canoe Ridge Vineyard, where he was the winemaker for nearly ten years and she was in charge of all on-site marketing and public relations.

A common vision of quality and determination to be a leader in the future of Washington state Cabernet made the foursome a perfect team.