Harrison House Suites

Explorer Bus Day Pass Expands Offering & 2-for-1 Special

Stephanie — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:05:14 +0000

Companion travelers can sign up to receive their free companion Explorer Bus Day Pass ($15 value) at http://www.visitsanjuans.com/scenicbyway. Redeem it on the shuttle bus on San Juan Island or Orcas Island. New this year, for day pass holders, a free ride back to the ferry the next day. And beginning June 21, the bus will [...]

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Foodie Foray

Stephanie — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:29:13 +0000

The San Juan Islands are becoming known as much for their abundance of sustainably-farmed produce as for the breath-taking scenery. With your souvenir reusable shopping bag in hand, set off for the island farms, Farmer’s Market, fish market and Food Co-op. After your day of procuring island bounty, peruse the Inns signature cookbook, La [...]

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Tito Tippler

Stephanie — Fri, 03 May 2013 21:12:17 +0000

Jump-start your island-time relaxation with a tipple of Tito’s barrel-aged vodka on arrival. Hand crafted in the heart of Texas, this vodka is worthy of slowly savoring, just like a fine cognac. Served on ice with olives and martini glasses, your private happy hour awaits you. Add $20/couple. Available year-round.

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Guests Have a Splendid Stay

Stephanie — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:14:25 +0000

Hi Anna-Maria – we had a splendid stay. Thank you for everything – everyone was so nice! I also put a nice review on Trip Advisor for you! Best wishes Paula & Steve Seattle, WA (Orcas Suite)

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Pupcake Recipe

Anna Maria — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 18:34:50 +0000

Cheddar-Apple Pupcakes Makes 12 standard muffin-sized Pupcakes Pupcake Batter: 1 ½ cup all-purpose wheat flour ¼ cup rolled oats 2 teaspoon baking powder ½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup water ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tablespoon honey 2 large eggs 1 Granny Smith apple, shredded with skin on 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 2 [...]

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Cleaning Up Is (not) Hard To Do

Anna Maria — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 02:34:00 +0000

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 [...]

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Trip Advisor Awards Harrison House GreenLeader

Anna Maria — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:15:59 +0000

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 [...]

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Beth’s Helpful Household Tips #1

Anna Maria — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 22:57:48 +0000

This time of year we are putting the finishing touches on our winter projects in preparation for the season. There is endless cleaning and painting underway. At each turn, Beth is at the ready with a helpful tip to make the job a bit easier or more eco-friendly. We didn’t want to keep these household [...]

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Harrison House Gets a New Roof and other Winter Projects

Anna Maria — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:51:40 +0000

We are pleased – and relieved – that the Harrison House has finally gotten its new roof. We had planned this project for a couple of years, but Murphy kept striking with something even more pressing to tackle. Just last April, we had crews scheduled to begin work on the roof when Lizzie’s Cottage, the [...]

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Beth Fricke Joins the Inns

Anna Maria — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 21:44:32 +0000

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 [...]

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