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Cleaning Up Is (not) Hard To Do

Each summer, we have the pleasure of hosting guests who have enjoyed a multi-day kayaking adventure with Outdoor Odysseys. Tom Murphy, Outdoor Odysseys new owner shares with us how they do their part in reducing waste on these trips. We wanted to learn how a group of 12 could spend the better part of a [...]

Trip Advisor Awards Harrison House GreenLeader

Trip Advisor awarded the Harrison House Suites & Tucker House Inn Bronze level GreenLeaders, as part of their new GreenLeaders™ program. As GreenLeaders, the Harrison House and Tucker House Inns have met a set of environmental standards developed in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® program, the U.S. Green Building Council, and [...]

Beth Fricke Joins the Inns

Meet Beth. Perhaps you have already. If you haven’t, you will no doubt have the pleasure of speaking with her as you plan your trip to the Island. Beth is our new Guest Services Coordinator and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team. She has a terrific sense of humor and easy going demeanor that [...]

Sooke Exhibit, Photo Courtesy Island Guardian

The Story of Sooke

Sooke (L-112), a 3 year old Orca whale washed ashore in a place aptly named Cape Disappointment near the Long Beach peninsula, Washington, on February 11th, 2012. The Whale Museum asked NOAA if they could have her remains. “Being able to bring Sooke back to the waters which are the center of her home range [...]

Creamcheese Swirl Brownies; Photo Credit: Stefan Scherperel

Cheesecake Swirl Brownies

Cheesecake Swirl Chocolate Brownies Brownie Ingedients: 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter 1 ¼ c. sugar ¾ c. unsweetened cocoa 2 tsp. water ¼ tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 3 eggs 1/3 c. + 1 Tbsp. flour Creamcheese: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/3 c. sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla Preheat oven to 325 [...]

Strawberry Marscapone Cheesecake; Photo Credit Stefan Scherperel

Strawberry Marscapone Cheescake

Strawberry Marscapone Cheesecake Crust 2 c. slivered almonds 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted Filling 2, 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature 16 oz. mascarpone cheese, at room temperature 1 1/3 c. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped 4 large eggs Strawberry Sauce ½ c. [...]

Blueberry Philly Cream Cheesecake, Photo Credit: Stefan Scherperel

Blueberry Philly No-Bake Cream Cheesecake

Blueberry Philly Cream Cheesecake 1 graham cracker crust 2, 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature 14-ounce can (1 1/4 cups) sweetened condensed milk 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract Blueberry Sauce 2 pints fresh or frozen blueberries 1/4 c. sugar to taste 1/4 tsp. lemon zest 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch or arrow [...]

Cooked Shrimp Salad

Cooked Shrimp Salad Note: This is one of our go to dinners when we want something quick, easy, satiating and are craving lots of crunchy vegetables. Shrimp 1# shrimp, steamed with beer and Old Bay 2 Tbsp. seasoned rice wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. aioli (recipe) 1 tsp. celery seeds Salt and pepper to taste 1. [...]

Balsamic Shrimp and Asparagus Salad

Ingredients 1# shrimp, cleaned and deveined Heirloom tomato, thinly sliced 1# asparagus 2 oz. Prosciutto de Parma, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar reduction or aged balsamic (start with 1 cup of vinegar and reduce down until sweet, thick and viscous) Parmesan or Grano Padano Cheese, shaved EVOO 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and [...]

Birthday Celebration a Joyous Occasion at Harrison House

To the Staff of Tucker / Harrison House, I just spent a glorious week on San Juan islands, two of the days which were spent at your lovely B&B. I thank you for making my birthday celebration such a joy! You added wonderful little touches that made my stay there most enjoyable… champagne, birthday card, [...]

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: [...]

Harrison House Suites Thinks Spring

Everything’s coming up roses! Perhaps we have the wrong lyrics. Well at the Harrison House we are now enjoying tulips. They abound in all different kinds around the Inns.

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 [...]

Harrison House Gets Special Attention

Brett Haws has been busy spiffing up the Harrison House Suites, taking advantage of the late summer weather. These old houses – we love ‘em, but the upkeep is always a challenge.

San Juan Suite

Amenities: This is our ‘party’ suite – the perfect gathering place for extended families, couples traveling together, or groups enjoying a ”friends reunion.’ The San Juan Suite has plenty of comfortable common areas for visiting and catching up, but also offers lots of privacy for quiet moments alone. This spacious (1650 sq. ft.) two and a half bedroom, two [...]

Lopez Suite

Amenities: Watch the ferry and seaplanes come and go in the Port of Friday Harbor from this upper level suite. This spacious 2 bedroom/1 bath vacation retreat is ideal for 2 couples traveling together; Mom, Dad and the kids; or for a girls weekend away. Enjoy exquisite views of the harbor and the roof tops [...]

Friday Harbor Suite

Amenities: This penthouse studio suite is the ultimate in luxury and privacy. Located on the upper level of the Harrison House, this suite features vaulted ceilings, Brazilian cherry flooring, two flat screen televisions, DVD player and I-pod docking station, king feather-top bed, remote controlled gas fireplace, full kitchen, barbecue, hand tiled bath with waterfall showers in the dual [...]

Harrison House Suites - Friday Harbor, San Juan Island

Orcas Suite

Amenities: The Orcas Suite is the perfect choice for couples seeking a romantic get away. Nicknamed our ”honey moon suite,” it enjoys expansive views of the Harbor, marine labs, and outer islands. Soothe your soul with a dip in the private hot tub; curl up by the remote controlled gas fireplace with a good book [...]

Shaw Suite

Amenities: This warm cozy ground floor studio, decorated in a nautical theme, features a full kitchen equipped with a Jenn Air cook top, microwave and convection oven. There are a private bath with walk-in shower, a queen feather top bed, and a day bed that opens up into two twin beds, one with a feather top, [...]