Rustic Falls in Moran State Park—
Originally uploaded by orcangie

Orcas Island is considered the gem of the San Juan Islands and one of the best reasons is Moran State Park. We hiked today on a lovely trail from the turn of the century single lane bridge up to Mountain Lake. This was one of [...]

judy herb on porch—
Originally uploaded by orcangie

Congratulations! If you’re reading this there’s a good chance you were recently engaged. It’s that time of year when those beginning a new life together start to explore Orcas Island as a potential wedding location.
Our wedding guests particularly enjoy renting the entire house for either their family [...]

It’s Christmas Eve on Orcas Island and there’s nowhere to go where you won’t see smiling, happy faces. If you’re here you’re already on vacation. Big groups of families and friends hike around the lake or down to the sea while kids from the ages of 20 - 50 are being embraced at [...]

carrot ginger soup recipe—
Originally uploaded by orcangie

There’s not a lot of rushing around here on Orcas Island as there’s only a few places to shop. Most of us either had to buy our stuff online or take the ferry to the mainland before this week to get stocked up on our holiday items.
We fully [...]

kids & cookies—
Originally uploaded by orcangie

Tripp can’t stop smiling about the holiday cookies we made in the Buck Bay Farm kitchen this week. This time we tried making our own icing. It was so easy even the kids could make it. It requires no heat and only a few ingredients. Another [...]

Our Gift Bag
Originally uploaded by orcangie
Today’s the last day to take advantage of our free shipping for gifts to arrive by Christmas. Of course we always offer free shipping for purchases of $100 or more, but if you want it to get there before Santa, today’s your last chance.
We are open through the [...]

Orcas Mommies Nite
Originally uploaded by orcangie

“Kindly find your way to the back of your closet for your cocktail dress, break out that hairdryer and bleach your mustache! It’s on!!!” Thus read the invitation.
In a small town, like Orcas Island, where there is very little shopping and even fewer people you’d really want to [...]

lavender bath gift basket Originally uploaded by orcangie
We needed a few gifts for people who have been very special to us this year so our first step was to whip up a few of these Lavender Bath Gift Baskets.
Makenna, who’s off at college right now, spent her summer cheffing up some of the best breakfast’s [...]

That’s right.  It’s not too late to place your order and get it shipped to you for free!
All orders place by December 18th can still arrive in time for the holidays through our FedEx Home Delivery shipment program.  All orders are sent in three business days.  Even though our online store isn’t quite ready, you [...]

One of the big reasons guests stay with us is to live vicariously through our escapist attitude.  Many of you want to know how we managed to chuck our big city life and attitudes and down-size to a pastoral paradise.  Well folks — it ain’t always easy, but here’s a slice of island life to [...]