Soon, the Gorge Amphitheater won’t be the only Central Washington venue for enjoying live music outdoors in a jaw-dropping setting. At Crescent Ridge, a resort-inspired community in Grant County, a new amphitheater is set to open this year, with the Columbia River as its backdrop.
The amphitheater is part of Beaumont Cellars’ new Tasting Room + Bistro, located near the entrance to Crescent Ridge. The family friendly venue is open to the public and offers a range of indoor and outdoor seating, a diverse food and beverage program, a wine-tasting bar and a private events pavilion, along with the new outdoor concert venue.
“Sips and Sounds,” a destination wine-inspired concert series, begins June 1 with a curated selection of regional acts that will take the stage at the amphitheater. Concert tickets and tasting room information can be found at beaumontcellars.com/crescent-bar.
“This flagship venue is the ultimate expression of local partnership,” says winemaker Pete Beaumont. “Our culinary team, wine crew, events staff and entertainment lineup represent Central Washington through and through. Our collaboration with Crescent Ridge is something special we hope everyone will come out to experience.”
After an active winter, there is a buzz of anticipation in the air at Crescent Ridge. Set along a warm, euphoric stretch of the Columbia River, it doesn’t take long to understand the perennial draw of spring and summer months to the scenic Crescent Bar Recreation Area setting. Relaxed days drenched in sunlight and a refreshing mist rising off this glassy-watered stretch of the Columbia make owning a home in Crescent Ridge more than just a wintry daydream.
Crescent Ridge overlooks a natural playground for outdoor recreation that keeps people coming back every year. Last summer, the community unveiled its new neighborhood of luxury homes set among wine-producing vines of merlot, cabernet sauvignon and syrah. Aptly named The Vineyard, these newly available homes offered those who weren’t satisfied with just a brief holiday stay the opportunity to own full-time.
If 2023’s introduction of The Vineyard was the soft launch, 2024 is the official grand opening. New homebuyers are eagerly awaiting the completion of a new resort-inspired amenity collection in May, including a pool, fitness center and pickleball courts.
“2024 marks a significant milestone for Crescent Ridge and the entire region,” says Melissa Camp, the sales director at Crescent Ridge. “The new amenities represent the evolution of this storied destination into a top destination for vacation home ownership, seasonal and full-time residency for sun seekers and multigenerational families.”
Camp says buyers have already begun attending private showings of the new homes at Crescent Ridge.
“They’re eager to tour the new River View Pool + Fitness Center and sample through the lineup of [Pete Beaumont’s] wine offerings,” she says. “I’ve even got some paddles ready to go if they want to challenge me to a game of pickleball.”
Carefully sited to maximize panoramic views of the signature 500-foot basalt ridge and across the Columbia, each Crescent Ridge home features single-level living with particular attention placed on modern design features and optimal functionality. With floor plans ranging from 2,000 to over 2,800 square feet, owners have layout options that cater to their individual needs.
Designs feature oversized garages with 12-foot-tall doors to accommodate vehicles, boats, RVs, quads and plenty of gear. Plus, mudrooms that typically feature dual sets of washers and dryers and an oversized pantry ensure these homes support an active indoor/outdoor lifestyle with ease.
Crescent Ridge: A limited collection of move-in-ready homes are available for purchase from $1.7 million. Current availability and early buyer incentives can be found by contacting Melissa Camp at 509-787-0500. More information is available at CrescentRidgeResort.com.