What makes island life so unique compared to living on the mainland? First and foremost is the immediate access to nature. Last week, while my daughter and I were staying “in town,” she wanted to go for a run. On the island, her routine is simple—she just laces up her shoes and heads out of […]

Recently, The Seattle Times published an article highlighting a new alternative to the state-operated ferry service. On a trial basis until June 1st, the Department of Transportation is offering a water taxi to transport foot passengers between San Juan, Orcas, Shaw, Lopez islands, and Anacortes. For those of us living on non-ferry-served islands, water taxis […]

Is this a good time to be a Buyer? YES, we feel it is. Why do we say that? Because inventory is twice as high as it was a year ago and there are fewer buyers at this time of year. You have a much better chance of negotiating a good price and potentially better […]

If you check the calendar, it says January 10th, but it sure doesn’t feel like it! For a gardener like me, this is like being offered a German Chocolate Cake when you’re on a KETO diet! It took all my self-control to keep from running out there and planting seeds. Many years in the Pacific […]