our Story

Man in plaid shirt smiling in front of vintage red stagecoach with yellow wheels, labeled "Rolling M Ranch Coach Line."

Meet Skyler Rude—owner

Walla Walla Coach Company is the product of my passion for local area history and love of horse drawn stagecoaches and wagons. After living in Walla Walla all my life, surrounded by the finest wineries in the Northwest, I saw an opportunity to enhance the tasting experience in a way that brings local history to life. 

I am excited to bring this opportunity to the Walla Walla Valley. For me, this is more than a business. It’s about preserving a piece of the past and sharing it with others. So if you are looking to explore Walla Walla wine country in a way that scenic and full of old-fashioned charm, come join us!

Two horses wearing harnesses behind a metal fence.

Meet Johnny and June—Our stagecoach superstars

Johnny and June are an incredible team of Percheron draft horses from Montana, here for the season. Originating in the Perche region of France, Percherons are one of the most respected and versatile draft horse breeds in the world. Known for their strength, intelligence, and gentle nature, their endurance and power made them a favorite for stagecoach lines, especially in rough terrain and long-distance travel. Percherons like Johnny and June keep that proud tradition alive.

A couple sitting on top of a vintage horse-drawn carriage, toasting with glasses of wine in a vineyard setting.
Two people in hats sitting on a horse-drawn carriage on a rural dirt road, with horses in front and expansive countryside in the background.
Two people in a horse-drawn carriage at a railroad crossing, with horses and a wooden signpost visible.