Memorial Day Festival in Bremerton

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Jill Britt

Looking for something fun to do this month?  Take a weekend away May 25-26 and visit the Kitsap Harbor Festival.

This Memorial Day weekend enjoy a variety of activities from Port Orchard to Bremerton.  The Bremerton Marina and Boardwalk will have over 50 booths with everything from crafts to food.  The Main Stage will feature two days of entertainment including musical acts, dancing presentations as well as the popular Navy Band Northwest “Passage”.

Everyone loves a mystery and this year will again feature a Murder Mystery in down town Port Orchard and Waterfront Park presented by Fathoms of Fun.

The festival has much to offer for the “littlest” visitors.  Start each day at the Kitsap Regional Library and not only learn about a variety of sea creatures, but also get close enough to touch them!  Then visit the KidZone, a spot created for the young…or the young at heart!

For a complete list of events, check out the Kitsap Harbor Festival Schedule here.

Arrive Friday evening and stay till Monday. There are several great lodging options in the area.  Let your innkeeper be your concierge.   They can suggest the best events, restaurants and activities in the area.

Bird's Eye View

Bird’s Eye View

Reflections Bed & Breakfast

Reflections Bed & Breakfast

Bear's Lair

Bear’s Lair

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Woodinville Wine Events

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Jill Britt

April is a great time to head to Woodinville and sample some of Washington’s best wines.

Passport to Woodinville, held April 20 and 21 offers the opportunity to taste wines from a over 30 participating wineries.  Join other wine lovers between 11:00am and 4:00pm each afternoon and tour, taste and enjoy.  Tickets range from $55-$75 per person and offer an exceptional value.    For more info, go to Passport Woodinville  and view the list of participating wineries, check out the location maps and purchase tickets online.

There are options for accommodations in Woodinville, but just a short drive away are three tranquil inns, perfect for a great wine weekend getaway.

Meritage Meadows, tucked away on a beautiful, secluded property in Redmond, offers graciously appointed rooms, delicious breakfast and a host of other amenities for the discerning guest.  Add to that, the onsite winemaking operation, Cinq Cellars, and this is the go to spot for wine lovers.  Bob, Spencer, owner of Meritage Meadows would love to share his experience in growing a creating Washington wines.

The Lake House,  Sammamish BnB offers a tranquil setting on Lake Sammamish.  Here you can relax, unwind and truly enjoy nature.  Retreat and enjoy excellent bird watching with a view of the lake.  Awake each morning to a breakfast that includes local and organic fare.  All this and if you really need to connect…WiFi too!

Finally, A Cottage Creek Inn Bed and Breakfast, located in Redmond is a secluded Tudor Style retreat.  Set among the fir trees, this European style bed and breakfast  offers full breakfast, peace and quiet, as well as it’s own private nature trail.

 

One more event is the Woodinville Wine Walk, every 3rd Thursday 4:00pm to 8:00pm.  Wineries, distilleries and breweries open their tasting rooms in the Warehouse District.  To learn more go to 3rd Thursday Woodinville Wine Walk.

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Things to do in Seattle AFTER Your Visit to Seattle Center and the Pike Place Market

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Jill Britt

If you are visiting Seattle, you will probably:

  • Fly into SeaTac, grab a car and head to a downtown hotel.
  • Tour Pike Place Market and take pics of the famous fishmongers
  • Stand in a VERY long line at the original Starbucks to purchase a signature mug and a great cup of joe
  • Shop at Pacific Place and 5th Avenue
  • Shop at Westlake Center
  • Take the Monorail to the Seattle Center
  • Go up the Space Needle
  • Visit the Science Center
  • Play in the fountain
  • Visit the EMP
  • Walk down the Harbor Steps and have oysters at Elliot’s
  • In between activities you will duck into any one of literally hundreds of great places to grab a quick bite or dine the Seattle way…fresh, local and organic

 Seattle cannot be reduced to a handful of sites, no matter how fun, impressive or iconic they may be.   Seattle is home to creatives, academics, techies, business professionals and many more.  The city offers something for everyone whether they are traveling greener, charting a spiritual journey, admiring great art and music or enjoying the great outdoors.  Casual, inquisitive, creative and successful…those living in Seattle have created a vibrant mix that adds up to more than a great dinner, a tall Veranda blend and a view from Sky City in the Space Needle.

The real Seattle is a city of neighborhoods knitted together by a patchwork of interesting people.  To really know Seattle…the city featured in movies and television…the one you read about in novels…takes a little more time, but is well worth it.

Over the next few weeks we will unwrap the real Seattle, neighborhood by neighborhood, site by site, walk by walk and restaurant by restaurant.  Join our innkeepers as they share  their neighborhoods and introduce you to the best of Seattle as only a local can do.  From Greenlake to the U-District, West Seattle to Capital Hill, learn what the locals already know.  Seattle is a city of beauty, culture and surprises.

We will start at the airport and discover spectacular views and incredible privacy, just minutes away.

Join us as we discover Seattle and then discover Washington, one inn at a time.

 

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