In the Evergreen state we like to embrace living green. Eco friendly living can be many things, but should always include being a good environmental steward, sustainability and reducing your carbon footprint. Members of the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild have made the commitment to live green and provide eco friendly lodging for all guests. Every green inn has an individual personality that is represented in their green activities. You will discover a whole new level of recycling, composting, organic gardening, water conservation, energy saving appliances, environmentally friendly soaps and shampoos. When you sit down to your multi-course breakfast you can enjoy the free-range eggs and organic produce from the local farmer and the herbs grown in the innkeepers garden. Relax during your stay at any green Washington bed and breakfast.  Checkout the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild member who won the Green Leaf award for environmental stewardship, Hillside House in Friday Harbor. If you drive green, make a reservation at the Blue Goose Inn in Coupeville, where hybrid vehicles enjoy special treatment. Discover Washington the Evergreen state…One Inn at a Time.

The kids are finally back in school. No more sandy sneakers, wet beach towels, sunscreen, bug repellant and campfire marshmallows stuck in your hair. It’s time for you to sit back and relax. Grab a few of your girlfriends and pick the perfect bed and breakfast to pamper you, while you catch up on sleep and girlfriend time. Head to the coast to walk on the beach or enjoy the splendor of a beautiful garden. Wine tasting in Wine Country is always a favorite. After all the running around this summer you may want to sit back and enjoy the view and maybe an old movie. Delicious food is always the highlight of any girlfriend getaway and a Washington Bed and Breakfast will always provide a high quality, multi-course breakfast–and they do the dishes! Your innkeeper will be delighted to tell you all the best restaurants in the area and of course the best places to shop. It’s time to enjoy some “me” time, so call your girlfriends and escape to a Washington Bed and Breakfast. Members of the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild are independently inspected and approved to assure each guest receives the highest standard of hospitality and cleanliness.

As natives of Washington we love summer but we don’t always enjoy the heat. Escape the heat and relax at a local bed and breakfast. Washington state has so much to offer with a weekend trip to the Islands, Coast, Mountains, City, Peninsula or east to wine country. Cool off with some air conditioning or cool ocean breezes. Enjoy a stroll in the garden and take in all the summer beauty. The best way for me to relax is with a cool drink, fresh baked cookie and a book curled up on the front porch. Eating well and relaxing are the perfect refresher after a long week. Plan your next weekend at a Washington Bed and Breakfast. All members of the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild are independently inspected and approved to assure guests will receive the highest level of cleanliness and hospitality. Discover Washington…One Inn At A Time.

It’s that time of year again and you don’t have a bed for Aunt Martha  and Cousin Herb had to sleep in the coat closet last year. Take away your stress and plan your family reunion at a Washington Bed and Breakfast. Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild innkeepers will look after Aunt Martha with a comfy king-size bed and Cousin Herb can have a room to himself. Everyone will be delighted with a hearty multi-course breakfast and no dirty dishes to clean-up. Play board games in the common room and go for a walk on the beach in the afternoon or take your sister antiquing. Go through Grandma’s old photo albums in the sun room with some tea and cookies and play charades in the backyard. WBBG innkeepers can help you plan the perfect family reunion with outdoor excursions and time to enjoy each other. The best part will be laughing, remembering and relaxing. Find the picture perfect bed and breakfast at wbbg.com.

Does your Dad like to fish, kayak, hike, bike? He can do all of this and more when he stays at any of Washington’s top-rated Bed and Breakfasts. Innkeepers from the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild will help Dad find his little piece of heaven whether it’s on the water or in the woods. While Dad’s on his adventure you can be assured that he will also be well taken care of with a comfortable bed, clean room and delicious hearty  breakfast. You can also tell Dad–no limits on the cookie jar! Let Dad choose his adventure desitination with a WBBG Gift Certificate. All Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild member inns are independently inspected and approved to meet the highest levels of hospitality and cleanliness.

The bride and groom have said their “I do’s”, cut cake, smiled for pictures and danced the night away. After all the fun and celebration they are ready to rest, relax and revel in their new Mr. and Mrs. titles. They need a place where they can escape from the world, be romantic, live in luxury, be completely pampered and eat deliciously fresh food made with love. Washington state offers many bed and breakfasts that provide the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. A bed and breakfast stay includes an innkeeper who can help plan the perfect escape, whether it’s hiking, biking, kayaking, walks on the beach or mountain trails, snuggling by the fire, antiquing, watching old movies, fine dining or wine tasting. Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild innkeeper knows how to customize the perfect getaway. A romantic getaway would not be complete without a two-person tub, king-size bed, plush linens, bath salts, flowers and handcrafted chocolates. Wrap up the gift of romance with a bow when you purchase a Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild gift certificate. WBBG gift certificates can be purchased in any demonination and are accepted at all WBBG member inns. All WBBG member inns are independently inspected and approved to provide an exceptional experience. Purchase the perfect wedding gift at www.wbbg.com.

In my quest for all things Twilight, I knew I must see the place where everything changed for Bella. I wanted to see up close her adopted hometown of Forks, a small remote town in the middle of the breath-taking Washington state rain forest.  Yes, it is really there and it looks exactly the way she described it. I found it misty-gray, engulfed by rain forest, with the salty smell of the ocean hanging in the air.   

Immersing yourself in Twilight is not hard to do when you are in Forks. I wanted to stay in this small town near the northern tip of Washington to see where Bella fell for Edward and where Jacob healed her. I wasn’t looking to go cliff diving, but a walk on the beach sounded good. I’ve narrowed down my top three favorite places to stay in Forks. Naturally, The Cullen House (a.k.a. The Miller Tree Inn) is a top contender. This 1916 white farmhouse with a circular drive is a classic look at the Cullen home (think book, not movie). This bed and breakfast is the perfect place to rest your head for humans or sit and read a book for vampires. Humans will also enjoy the amazing breakfast, prepared by the Cullen staff, Bill and Susan Brager. Another plus, the Cullen staff “speak Twilight” and Esme is known to leave messages for visitor’s on the front porch. Find out more by reading The Cullen House blog.

If you want to stay closer to the romance and near Edward and Bella’s cottage, I would recommend the Misty Valley Inn. This bed and breakfast sits near the Sol Duc River, the same one Bella jumped over to go hunting for the first time. Rise in the morning to a breakfast Bella would love, while looking over the river valley below. I would check for glimpses of Alice and Jasper while you are soaking in the view.

Team Jacob fans may want to stay closer to La Push at the Manitou Lodge. This cedar lodge just west of Forks, near La Push is where the wolf pack would be most comfortable. You will find Manitou Lodge to be an authentic deep woods experience with Native American art and a long front drive surrounded by dense coastal rain forest. The lodge has direct access to the wild beaches of Olympic National Park. Sit on some driftwood and contemplate Bella’s escape from Victoria or the ancient Quileutes lore about the cold ones.  

For more on Twilight adventures ask your Forks innkeeper.

Budget friendly weddings are a good choice in these hard economic times. Intimate weddings and elopements are becoming more popular as a way to tie-the-knot without breaking the bank. Many Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild  inns offer special packages for the bride and groom, complete with flowers, cake, pictures and an elegant honeymoon suite. A bed and breakfast always offers a beautiful backdrop for photographs with landscaped lawns and ornate parlors. WBBG innkeepers always know the best wedding vendors in their area and enjoy assisting brides with their big day. Find your perfect wedding location on the WBBG web site www.wbbg.com.

Finding the perfect gift can be challenging for anyone. My favorite gift is a getaway that allows me to choose my own experience, creating memories along the way. Do I want to play outdoors, go shopping or snuggle by the fire? I want to do all of these things and I always want to eat well.   A Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild gift certificate can be used at any member inn across the state of Washington. All WBBG member inns are independently inspected and approved to guarantee quality lodging, service and hospitality.  Find your perfect gift at wbbg.com.

A romantic getaway for two on Valentines day will set any girl’s heart a flutter. All women are different, but we all like romance. The key is finding what is romantic to your sweetheart. Creating the perfect getaway is easier than you might think, with a little help from a great innkeeper you can plan the perfect day and evening for your special someone. If she likes to hike, bike and explore the outdoors you might consider heading to the North Cascades for outdoor adventure with a hearty breakfast and luxury linens for a good nights rest. If your Valentine prefers shopping in the city and eating at cool bistros make reservations at an urban inn, where your innkeeper will share with you the best local restaurants and cafe’s. Should your sweetie want to be pampered from head to toe, reserve a massage at a bed and breakfast with a spa. You can also celebrate Valentines Day quietly when you stay at a private cottage for two. Exchange chocolate kisses while enjoying the breathtaking views of Washington by choosing a bed and breakfast with water views that will take her breath away. Romantic getaways are the key to winning any girls heart. Luxury amenitities, two person tubs, champagne, flowers and chocolate are the elements of romance you will find at any of the quality bed and breakfasts through the Washington Bed and Breakfast Guild. The choices for Valentines day are endless, but one thing I know for sure…all girls love flowers and chocolate. Make sure to ask your innkeeper about their romance specials and make it a weekend to remember.