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Friday Harbor Tree Lighting Festival

This is one of those events that even when the thermometer dips at its lowest point, islanders still come out in force. This year it will be held on Friday, Dec. 3rd, from 5:00 to 6:45pm. Island Rec will have tables set up for kids (and kids at heart) to make holiday ornaments. Santa and [...]

Tucker House Photos

When local photographer Mark Gardner sent us his recent shots of Tucker House and her new coat of paint, we had the opportunity to compare with the one we’ve been using, that was taken at least a decade ago. We were amazed at how much the trees around the houses have grown! In order to [...]

Tucker House Fully Restored!

The original 1898 Tucker House, which we refer to as “the Lower Tucker House,” on the corner of Nichols and B Streets, is now sporting her pretty new paint job. Designed to complement the colors of the Upper Tucker House on Nichols and C Streets, she wears a lovely dark-green coat, trimmed with deep [...]

Fresh Flower Vendor Visits Weekly at Friday Harbor Inn

In our August 5th post we mentioned how people are always stopping by to visit the inn. On Wednesdays we look forward to a visit from long-time islander Rolf Thorson. He’s a real island character, well known for his beautiful gardens on Waldron Island. He explains that his name means “son of Thor, who was [...]

Michigan Students Tape Friday Harbor Scenes

“Hello Anna Maria, John, Erin and Wonderful Staff, We wanted to let you know that we arrived home safely. None of us were happy to be home, but we made it none-the- less. So many kids have already said they plan to return to SJI. Of course, you know Joe, Michael and I will be [...]

Accordion Player and New Record Label in Friday Harbor, WA

If you’ve been to the inn, you know the Tucker House is a fairly prominent sight: two beautiful old homes nestled amidst lovingly tended gardens and magnificent old trees in a residential area of town. Perhaps because it looks so inviting, or maybe because of our reputation for friendly staff, all kinds of people stop [...]

A Day at the Inn – The Chocolate Pusher

I admit it – I am an addict – a chocolate addict. I have to have it each day – just an ounce or two of deep, rich, dark chocolate. Certainly you chocolate lovers and maybe menopausal women can identify with my plight. Inn keeper John is my “candy man;” he brings little chunks of [...]

A Day at the Inn – The Barking Assistant

If you’ve stayed at the inn, you already know that our innkeeper Erin is a real dog-lover. Besides her own two, she day-sits little Cooper, a black and white Blue Heeler. On sunny days, she likes to put them in the grassy, fenced pen between the Harrison House and the Tucker House. The girls, Maya [...]

Textile Activities at Our Bed and Breakfast on San Juan Island

Last month San Juan Island members of the San Juan County Textile Guild looking for a place to set up their equipment found a home at Tucker House Inn. Our living came to life with the soothing sounds of their spinning wheels as the members worked on their project for this year’s upcoming Sheep-To-Shawl demonstration [...]

A Day at the Inn: The Redwood, in Friday Harbor Washington –

A Day At The Inn: The Redwood As most of you know, staying at a small inn like Tucker House Inn is dramatically different from standard hotel lodging. Guests enjoy personal contact with the inn owners, staff members are generally more engaging, the rooms have much more charm and personality, and there’s an overall sense [...]

Friday Harbor Lodging Showcases Photographer

After 10 years as staff photographer for the LA Times, Kathleen Ballard moved to San Juan Island where she has been creating special images for almost thirty years. Her work has appeared in Sunset Magazine and in island galleries. Tucker House Inn is pleased to adorn our walls with Kathleen’s work. You’ll find her stunning [...]

Fine Dining Friday Harbor, San Juan Island – Coho Restaurant Receives Wine Spectator Award

Coho Restaurant receives 2009 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Coho Restaurant is proud to be the recipient of a 2009 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Coho’s wine list, culled from the great international producers as well as those from Washington, Oregon, and California complement the range of menu offerings. Coho seeks out small [...]

Friday Harbor Lodging – San Juan Islands Washington

One of the most spectacular signs of spring is the flowering ornamental crabapple tree and fruit-producing pear tree. Both trees were in full bloom this week and as the wind blew it rained tiny pink petals. Lodging and Dining Friday Harbor, WA San Juan Island Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn Coho Restaurant

Ecofriendly Hotels Friday Harbor, WA

The Tucker House is pleased to announced that it received a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating from istaygreen. Very Good Rating 3 Green Eco-Leafs Tucker House Inn Bed and Breakfast Friday Harbor, WA Hotels Lodging and Dining Friday Harbor, WA San Juan Island Harrison House Suites and Tucker House Inn Coho Restaurant

San Juan Island, WA News

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Friday Harbor Hotels; Washington – Tucker House

SanJuanIsland.com created the Tucker House’s first video. Check it out below!

Winter News at the Tucker House

Winter wouldn’t be complete without a post about our lastest projects around the Inn. This winter we are focusing on two of the cottages – Log Cabin and Jennie’s. We started with Log and are having fun with the color choices. This is the second phase of renovations. Last year we did the bathroom and [...]

Happy 2009! from the Tucker House, San Juan Island

Wow it is the second week of the year already! The last 2 weeks of December were a blur as the Pacific Northwest was covered with an unusally deep blanket of snow. While the Island enjoyed a white Christmas for the first time in several years, it made getting to and around the Island very [...]

Friday Harbor is Rockin’ and so is the Tucker House!

This was another beautiful fall week and the Island was buzzing with visitors. Many locals are saying that this is the most spectacular fall in more than a dozen years. Last night, the movie theater was showing the new James Bond Movie, the community theater was featuring the Battlefield Band and the Grange was offering [...]

New Happenings and Specials check’em out!

We have many new specials at the inn and at our Coho restaurant which if you havent tried is a must! With several Wine Dinners this month, Oct. 3rd (tonight!) 11th and 17th 7 courses for $100 and wine served with each, it truly is an experience. Its great especially if you pair it with [...]