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Rocks From South Beach Collected by Greg & Rachel White

South Beach Beauties

Our guests, Greg & Rachel W., from Edmonds WA, collected these rocks on South Beach while visiting. Aren’t they beautiful?!?

Strawberry Shortcake

Makes 8 Servings 2 cups All purpose flour 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp finely ground sea salt 8 Tbsp European style unsalted butter 1 large egg ½ cup whipping cream 2 Tbsp rice flour for rolling shortcakes Glaze: 1 large egg white 2 Tbsp raw sugar Berries: [...]

Anna Maria Demonstrates Lavender Spiked Cuisine

Island Events – Summer 2012

Islanders pull out all the stops in summer, with events packed throughout the season, many of them free. Here are some of our favorites, and while you’re visiting, please remember that June 5 is World Environment Day and June 8 is World Oceans Day, and honor this great earth we call home. SJ Garden [...]

Guest Appreciates Thoughtful Staff Response

Thank you very much for quickly responding to my oversight in such a thoughtful manner. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there (and an awesome dinner at Coho) and would not hesitate to stay there again. We will certainly recommend you to any friends going to Friday Harbor or the San Juan Islands. Thanks again for [...]

Highest Marks on Trip Advisor

I just created an account on trip advisor and gave Harrison House and Coho the highest marks. Thanks for a great stay. We hope to come back some time. Cheers, Deron and Debbie Bellevue WA (Roche Harbor Cottage)

Guests Appreciate Generosity

Thank you so much for mailing the items I left behind after my recent stay. They arrived in perfect condition a few days ago. Sorry it took me so long to let you know. I appreciate your generosity in covering the postage. Hope to have the opportunity to stay in your beautiful Inn again. Sincerely, [...]

Food is the Best Ever Away From Home

We really enjoyed our stay at Tucker House Inn. It was delightful and the food was likely the best I’ve had ever… away from home. I look forward to coming back one day and have already told friends that it’s a wonderful place to stay. Cheryl & Ray K. Lynden WA (Friday Harbor Suite)

Guests Rave over Healthy Breakfast and Off-Season Luxury

Hi there, We had a lovely stay at Tucker House (Harrison House). Breakfast was fantastic! I loved having breakfast in our room. Often when I travel my stomach gets upset with too much greasy food but your breakfast was AMAZING and I loved that it was lowfat and possibly non gluten and healthy, healthy, healthy. [...]

Lighthouses and More Featured in National Historic Preservation Month

May is the month when the entire nation celebrates history, architecture, and culture of the past. Communities share significant historic sites and buildings that tell the stories of the past, and celebrate the diverse and unique heritage of our country’s cities and towns. We are fortunate that Friday Harbor was one of the few towns [...]

Meet the Innkeeper

If our innkeeper greets you with a smudge of dirt on her nose or mud on her boots, you’ll have the pleasure of meeting Virginia Dean, the newest addition to our team. Being a former landscaper, Virginia saw so much potential in our winterized gardens, she couldn’t wait to get cracking at them. In fact, [...]

Italian Grain Pie

Makes 8 Servings Filling: ½ cup Wheat berries 5 Large eggs ½ cup Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla 1½ lbs Ricotta 1 Large egg white 1 tsp grated orange zest or orange flower water Crust: 1 cup Flour ¼ cup Sugar ½ tsp Baking powder Pinch Finely ground sea salt 1/8 lb Unsalted European style [...]

Lizzie Lawson

With 17 rooms, suites and cottages in historic wooden buildings, we have to pick and choose which accommodations will get a “face lift” each winter. This year it’s our rugged little Log Cabin. By the time we’re finished, it will be wearing a new roof, walls, shower, wainscoting, paint, and a new name, Lizzie’s Cottage. [...]

Tuscan Bean Soup

Makes 8 as a Starter, 6 as an Entree 1½ cup dried borlotti, cranberry, red kidney, pinto or white beans (or any combination of beans) 3 quarts cold water 3 large Idaho baking Potatoes, peeled, cut into ½” dice 2 springs fresh rosemary 2 fresh or dried bay leaves 1½ tsp peperoncino (crushed red [...]

Island News – February and March 2012

“Glocalisation” is the growing trend of dealing with big global problems through small, individual actions – something that every one of us can do. Vacation travel which includes volunteering for a charitable cause, called “Voluntourism,” is perfect for travelers who want to make a positive change in the world, yet still enjoy a relaxing experience. [...]

Creative Passions Package

Have you always wanted to knit or crochet? How about card-making or scrapbooking? Now’s the time to turn that wish into reality! We’ll set you up with knowledgeable instructors at the local crafters studio, and you can spread out in our spacious suites or cottages to continue your project after class. Crafters receive 10% off [...]

Birders Bounty Package

The mild weather of the San Juan Islands offers a virtual winter paradise for birds. Seabirds and water fowl vacation here in winter, and give way to arriving migrants such as swallows, hummingbirds, vultures and warblers as Spring dawns. Join acclaimed naturalist Barbara Jensen for the ultimate tour of the island’s birding hot spot. Barbara [...]

Rain Shadow Tour Package

Delve beyond the norm and discover the beauty that Islanders experience. From the mountains to the sea and all the plants, wildlife, geography, and town in between; from the past 10,000 years through Native and European settler history to now, your tour will be customized to your personal interests. Acclaimed naturalist Barbara Jensen will guide [...]

Chef’s Table Package

The Chef’s Table is the ultimate Foodie luxury, with the exceptional dining that only a small restaurant with a commitment to the freshest foods can offer. This special package is a 5-course meal created by Coho Chef Bill Messick, expressly for your tastes. After dinner, luxuriate in a warm tub and slumber away in our [...]

Readers Retreat

Three nights, three Indy books! Indulge your passion for reading in decadent luxury – you’ve earned it! Spend leisurely days browsing through Griffin Bay Bookstore’s magical assortment of books, then cozy up in front of the fire, reading to your heart’s content, sipping wine, nibbling on fruits and cheeses. In the evening, enjoy a relaxing [...]

Damsels In De-Stress Package

Grab your girlfriend (or mother or sister) and come out to the island, where we will treat you like a queen and take care of every detail. Check in an hour early and we will schedule a massage for both of you – a full hour of total relaxation. After the massage, you’ll be treated [...]