herbes de provence—
Originally uploaded by orcangie

If you read my last blog post, you’ll know that it’s super snowy & wintry hear right now. Today at the farm, I made an outstanding chicken & rice soup from a chicken we had roasted on Saturday.
If you rub this herbes de provence all over your next chicken [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]