Spokane In-Spo: A series about makers in Spokane, Washington, and what inspires them

Spokane, Washington, is a city filled with creators and changemakers. In Spo, streets are filled with historic architecture, local restaurants, galleries, and shops. Startups flourish alongside street murals and public art. Breathtaking nature merges with urban amenities throughout the region.

No matter your craft, there's a sense that anything is possible—and someone nearby who wants to help make it happen.

Liberty Lake Wine Cellars

Nestled between Spokane Valley and Coeur d’Alene, Liberty Lake might seem an unlikely home for a boutique winery specializing in big, bold reds. But for Mark and Sarah Lathrop, owners of Liberty Lake Wine Cellars, it’s the perfect backdrop for a story that blends risk, resilience, and love.

Meet Mark and Sarah Lathrop

Terrain

Seventeen years ago, Ginger Ewing thought she was planning a one-night-only event. Today, that spark has grown into Terrain, Spokane’s largest multimedia art and music celebration, and a nonprofit that is transforming the region’s creative landscape.

Meet Ginger Ewing

Ben Joyce

Painter of Place

Ben Joyce’s work is more than visual art; it’s a celebration of memory, geography, and human connection. Through his aerial landscapes and mixed media creations, he invites viewers to rediscover the places that shape their lives. "Spokane is a city with soul. It’s constantly evolving, and I love being part of that journey."

Meet Ben

H IS FOR LOVE

Founder and Head Formulator Bee Rose

Nestled in the heart of Spokane, Washington, Bee Rose cultivates more than just skincare—she’s nurturing a philosophy of connection, purity, and transformation. Spokane provided Bee with community, support, and a connection to nature that inspires her every day.

meet bee and h is for love

Indicana

Chef and Co-Owner Noreen Hiskey

Noreen Hiskey’s journey to Spokane began with an unexpected online connection that blossomed into so much more. Noreen now shares her love for food through Indicana, blending her Indian roots with the flavors of Mexico. Her story is one of courage and the transformative power of food.

Meet Noreen and Indicana

No-Li Brewhouse

Founders John and Cindy Bryant and Sons

We believe that what’s in the can should elevate our craft — but that’s just the beginning. We also want the way we do business to elevate our community. To inspire the doers and makers, the entrepreneurs and risk-takers. To lead with goodness. To be bold and thoughtful in the relationships we make and the causes we champion.

Meet The Bryants and No-Li
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