Friday Harbor Hotels - Winter and Holiday Getaways

As the days begin to get colder and shorter, we are beginning to prepare for winter. One of our winter projects include a renovation to Victoria's Flower Garden. We are installing new hardwood floors and a kitchen in the suite in early November. This is a fabulous - 2 bedroom 2 bath suite with a living room that has all the architectural features of the 110 year old Victorian House. We will post new pictures of the suite by Thanksgiving. The Tucker House will remain open all winter to welcome guests. The guest rooms in the upper house with their 2 person jacuzzi tubs and fire places are perfect for retreat from cold winter days. We are offering several great specials. Check out our web site and we'll hope to see you soon.

San Juan Island Hotel - Fall is in Full Swing at the Tucker House

This week we are enjoying beautiful fall weather. One of our guests went kayaking and enjoyed a private tour! This is the beauty of the fall. While we can't always guarantee perfect summer weather, guests have the hiking trails at the state and national parks, kayaking tours, and whale watching trips virtually to themselves. Today, two of our guests went whale watching. They had the rare experience of seeing the superpod - this is when all three of the resident pods J, K & L come together - upwards of 90 animals feeding and frolicing in the water.

From our snail mail box

Dear Anna Maria & David,

Your hospitality was the best. The raspberry torte - oh my gosh- it was so delicious, my mouth waters every time I think or talk about it. Raspberries are my favorite so you couldn't have given me a nicer treat.

Last evening, I tried your stuffed peppers on page 97. Also a keeper! I've searched for years for the best pepper recipe and now have found it.

My retirement trip to the Canadian Rockies and San Juan Island was a most memorable adventure. I know I will return one day to enjoy more of the sights and friendship.

Fondly,

Gay S., California

Birthday Celebration at the Tucker House

Kirsten and 25 of her close friends toasted her 60th birthday last weekend at the Tucker House. They had a harvest meal prepared by the staff that featured Roasted Chicken from Synergy Farms - San Juan Island, King Salmon from the Columbia River, homemade manicotti, brocollini from Thousand Flower Farm on Waldron, roasted fingerling potatoes from Nootka Rose Farm - Waldron Island, and local greens from Synergy Farms. Her friends brought hear a traditional Norwegian Cake that we topped with Lopez Island Raspberry Ice Cream.