flowering plum trees—
Originally uploaded by orcangie
It’s finally Spring!!! Despite the snow the last two days, we are on our way to our grand reopening in just a week and a half.
We’ve been scrubbing away, getting our century old farmhouse in shape for all of our guests this season on Orcas Island.
While the photos of [...]
Moon Setting over Snowy Lavender Field—
Originally uploaded by orcangie
We spent all day in Seattle yesteday and were surprised to come home and find a crunchy snow covered island. When we woke up it was even more beautiful. From a little window over the nightstand in the Alder Room, I happened to get a [...]
Daisies—
Originally uploaded by Chris in NE
Families are sort of like this photo of daisies taken by a guest of our farm’s last summer. There’s all different types and together they make a beautiful picture.
Hosting family reunions is one of our favorite things to do here. With six rooms, three featuring queen size sofa [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]