Hi, I’m Hilary—founder of My Wine Walk. I recently turned 50 and found myself asking the question so many of us do at this stage: What’s next? Let’s embrace it together, inspiring women to savor life and find joy in every moment.

A little history, first

Let me back up a little. My husband and I have a daughter, Tabitha, who is now a married adult with two beautiful sons—my grandkids! When she left for college at WSU, I still remember the car ride home. My husband was emotional, and I kept reassuring him, “She’ll be home for Thanksgiving!” I didn’t feel like she was truly gone—so I kept busy with work and slowly started reconnecting with friends.

Back then, most of my time had been wrapped up in raising our daughter—driving to soccer practices, managing the household, and doing all the things we do as moms. But once she went off to college, I began to rediscover myself.

Rediscovering my passions

I leaned into my love of photography and started shooting family portraits and high school seniors. I also began saying “yes” to dinners with friends and eventually leveraged my itinerary planning skills for what became a yearly girls’ wine weekend—visiting local wineries, exploring charming towns, and savoring long conversations over a glass of something delicious.

Putting myself out there was scary at first. I had to ask, “Do you want to get together?” To my surprise, the answer was yes—every time. It turns out, so many of us are craving connection; we just need someone to extend the invitation.

Embracing those passions and living boldly

Years later, at my daughter’s wedding, I sobbed. That’s when it truly hit me—I was officially an empty nester. She wasn’t coming home. And while I’d been filling my time with meaningful friendships and photography, I started to feel a deeper longing. I had reached so many of my life’s goals… now I needed a new one. A purpose for this next chapter.

That’s how My Wine Walk was born.

This space is where I combine everything I love—family, travel, wine, photography, and friendship—with the hope of empowering women to embrace life after 50, encouraging joyful living, and helping inspire other women to live fully, with passion, and rediscover their next act to thrive and live life to its fullest. Whether you’re newly retired, an empty nester, a grandma, or simply ready to rediscover what lights you up, I hope this blog inspires you to explore boldly, sip slowly, and live fully.

Here you’ll find travel tips and weekend wine itineraries (yes, you can travel with your girlfriends and leave the hubby behind!), wine recommendations you’ll actually love, and real stories about finding joy, celebrating every moment, and making new connections after 50.

Because this chapter isn’t an ending. It’s your time to thrive!

For women ready to embrace life, love their next chapter, and live with passion everyday—one wine walk at a time. Join me today in helping inspire other women to savor life after 50!

-Hilary