http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog An Orcas Island B&B and Lavender Farm Sun, 20 Apr 2008 21:10:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2008/04/20/flowering-plum-trees/ 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 ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2008/01/29/herbes-de-provence/ 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, ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2008/01/28/moon-setting-over-snowy-lavender-field/ Soothing Lavender Dead Sea Salt Soak— Originally uploaded by orcangie One of the great joys of running a lavender farm on Orcas Island is the ability to find time to enjoy projects in all different facets of the farm. Today we spent quite a bit of time out in the lavender ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2008/01/08/soothing-lavender-dead-sea-salt-soak/ 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, ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2008/01/02/family-reunions-in-the-san-juan-islands/ 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. ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2007/12/30/hiking-orcas-island/ 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 ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2007/12/29/orcas-island-weddings/ 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 - ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2007/12/24/its-a-bright-christmas/ 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 ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2007/12/22/carrot-ginger-soup-recipe-or-how-to-survive-the-holidays-without-getting-fat-like-santa/ 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 ... http://www.buckbayfarm.com/blog/2007/12/21/kids-cookies/