Bear Foods

125 East Woodin Avenue, Chelan

Bear Foods was established in 1973 by Charlie Bear and since then has carried certified organic produce, groceries, bulk foods, herbs & spices, botanicals, vitamins & supplements, and health & beauty supplies. The store has products that you won't find anywhere else and the popcorn is rumored to be the best in Eastern Washington. Under the new ownership of Chris Anderson and Sally McMahan the store has been expanding and now offers gourmet beer and wine as well as wine making supplies.

Hosting Tildio Winery

The vineyard property was purchased in 2000 with plans for a vineyard and winery. Besides the view of Roses Lake, Slide Ridge, and the North Cascades Wilderness, the property has some very practical aspects that are great for grapes. It is gently sloped from top to bottom for cold air drainage in the winter, not too high at 1,100 feet of elevation, has sandy loam soil that is well drained and is southwest facing - four great elements for a vineyard.   Tildio is hands-on in every way. Growing grapes and making wine is a passion for them and they value being involved in every step. By doing the work themselves they control everything from growing the grapes to putting the finished wine in the bottle. Offering tastings at Bear Foods.