2 openings expand vision of Columbia Gardens beyond wine and food trucks
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- Brandi Dayton Art Studio moved to the Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in March.
- Wheat Head On The Water opens their second location.
- The June 17 ribbon-cutting includes complimentary bites, hop water and a Dayton coaster.
The first time you attend a Brandi Dayton Art oil class, she’ll start you on a sunflower painting.
Starting all attendees on the same flower allows Dayton to conduct a boot camp course in color theory, composition and other beginning skills. From there, patrons can embrace their inner artist and let the inspiration flow.
Brandi Dayton Art Studio moved to the Columbia Gardens Artisan Village in March and is one of two new businesses having their moment in the spotlight on Wednesday, June 17, at 11 a.m.
Wheat Head On the Water also will be celebrating its official ribbon cutting at 313 E. Columbia Gardens Way, Kennewick, according to a news release.
Wheat Head Brewing Co. opened its new taproom at Duffy’s Pond near the cable bridge in April, and it was an immediate hit.
Wheat Head was established by Tina Phillips and her father, Loren Miller, who started the brewing business in 2023 on part of the family’s wheat farm south of Kennewick. Their main brewery and the outdoor patio offer sweeping views of the Horse Heaven Hills and Tri-Cities.
The Columbia Gardens site doesn’t serve food, but the village already features various food trucks, as well as Swampy’s BBQ.
The addition of the brewery and art studio will bring something unique to the waterfront village.
“I think it’s a good marriage between the food trucks and the brewery,” Dayton says. “People can come and get a beer and come take an art class. Or take an art class and then get some food.”
Additionally, this ribbon-cutting event will have complimentary bites from food vendors, Wheat Head’s hop water and a coaster featuring Dayton’s artwork while supplies last.
The community is encouraged to attend.
Dayton has been a professional artist for 30 years, with oil painting being her medium of choice.
About five years ago, she began teaching classes out of her home. Now, at the village location, she currently teaches five classes a week, including mixed media, water color and oil painting, with hopes of adding more.
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This story was originally published June 15, 2026 at 1:17 PM.
