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Birders Bounty

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 [...]

Guest Anxious to Try Out Cookbook Recipes

We truly did have a very nice time at Tucker House. I just rote a very complimentary review which I assume they will post, and I hope that lots of people come to stay with you. I can hardly wait to try a recipe or two from your cookbook. Thanks for everything. Lucy G. Moraga, [...]

Guests Look Forward to Future Visit

Dear Hosts, We had a lovely time there on July 16-18. We look forward to future visits and recommending you to our friends. The breakfasts were truly extraordinary, and the numerous little touches for our comfort and convenience were noteworthy. I am thinking of QTIPs, cotton balls, foaming hand soap–the fresh milk and orange juice [...]

Guests Love Tucker House

We loved it! Thank you so much for everything! From the fantastic breakfasts to the cookies and kindness from everyone. We want to come back to Tucker House! You were all so great! Clare D. and Steve F. Lititz, PA (Goose In The Pond)

Groups Love Tucker House

…. It is always great to be with you at Tucker House. Our groups always enjoy your wonderful hospitality. Have a great day! Blessings, Ann & GT G. Bellingham (Patience Corner)

Goose In The Pond a Great Place

Hello, Our stay was wonderful. Joey was a great host when he showed us to our room. Loved the room. The breakfast was fantastic. Great place! Susan W. Harrison Township, MI (Goose In The Pond)

Orca Sing 2012

Saturday, June 16 Lime Kiln State Park, San Juan Island 7:00pm Each summer the City Cantábile Choir, directed by Fred West, conducts a “musical celebration of the environment” at Limekiln State Park on San Juan Island. This annual summer solstice event is dedicated to the recovery of the resident orca population. The gathering [...]

Guests Loved the Accommodations

We loved the accommodations and had a wonderful time. Thank you for your hospitality! We’ll be sure to tell our friends. -Lance K. Spokane WA (Lizzie’s Cottage)

Island News, Summer 2012

Orca Awareness Month is June, 2012, as declared by Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire! Be sure to visit the Whale Museum while you’re here to learn more about these amazing giants. Speaking of Orcas, we’ve got a new baby in the Southern Residents clan. L119 is the second born to her mother, Matia L-77. Her [...]

Summer Travel Tips

Naturally, summer is the most popular time for island visitors, and the beauty of the islands rarely fails to impress. With a bit of planning, our local travel tips and some patience, you might be able to dodge those long summer ferry lines. Just remember to slow down to “island time” and you’ll have a “wonderful [...]

Friendly Staff Strives to Meet Guests Needs

Thanks for everything, we had a great time and the food was delicious! Everyone on staff was very friendly and were genuinely committed to making sure our needs were met. Even the weather cooperated! Linda H. Shelton, WA (Lizzie’s Cottage and Patience Corner)

Positive Post

Thank you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already posted on Tripadvisor. Thanks again for everything! Robbi A. Concord, CA (Amethyst Chain)

Relaxing Stay at Tucker House

We will return to Tucker house it was a very relaxing stay – just what we needed a break from our hectic busy lives! You were just what what we needed and the breakfast were awesome! We are talking about getting a feather top soon, we slept like 2 bugs in a rug. Thank you [...]

20 Plastic Things You Didn’t Know You Can Recycle

Bottle and jar caps: Weisenbach Recycled Products accepts clean plastic bottle caps, plastic jar caps, flip-top caps from personal care products and flexible snap-on lids (e.g. butter tub lids) to turn into funnels and other items. CapsCando.com Brita pitcher filters: Preserve’s Gimme 5 program accepts Brita-brand pitcher filters for recycling. Visit preserveproducts.com/recycling to find a [...]

Island Events – April and May 2012

April 5 – 29: “Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me” is the spring production by Island Stage Left. Plan to catch a performance of this powerful show that celebrates the resilience and the human spirit – “the profound faith in human happiness to triumph over despair.” Director Helen Machin-Smith reports “The audience last night howled with [...]

A Day At The Inn: Guest Becomes a Real Winner

The clean air and gorgeous surroundings of the islands beg visitors to get out and enjoy nature while they’re here. That may include whale watching, kayaking, bicycling, hiking, or even a leisurely sail. But one of our recent guests took that a bit further by enjoying the scenery while running the Run Ladies Run Half [...]

An Island Character

Sometimes small communities can produce some pretty outlandish “characters,” and like them or not, they become a part of the “flavor” of the island. But there’s one character here that casts a spell on pretty much everyone who meets her – she’s our beloved dromedary, Mona. Actually, she doesn’t belong to us, she belongs to [...]

Natural Easter Egg Dyes and Edible Nests

We’ll be pretty busy preparing scrumptious breakfasts for guests this weekend, but if you feel like “getting back to the earth” on the holiday this weekend, try using natural dyes for coloring hard cooked eggs. It’s amazing what colors you can come up with. An edible nest to display your pretty eggs is the perfect [...]

Joy House History

We were thrilled to hear from Mr. M. J. (Jerry) Hemphill, who sent us photos and his personal history of what’s known in Friday Harbor as the Joy House. To us, it’s the Upper Tucker House, our main check-in and guest pubic area. Jerry’s father (Melville B.) inherited the Joy House from grandfather William in [...]

A Day At The Inns – Wet Feet!

This is the time of year that we focus our attention to our physical plant by giving guest rooms and suites a bit of a face lift in preparation for the summer season. On January 4th, on-site innkeeper Erin Dannelly rolled out of bed and padded barefoot into her kitchen. Still fuzzy headed from sleep, [...]