Places QR Codes Connecting Us to History QR Codes Connecting Us to History Coupeville: It’s of no surprise to anyone that Whidbey Island is home to some fascinating and wonderful towns each with their own history and culture. Perhaps the most intriguing is Whidbey’s oldest town and home of the first Whidbey Island settlement, Coupeville. Coupeville is an adorable waterfront community rich […]
Uncategorized What’s with the Tulips? What’s with the Tulips? April’s dawn breathes an awakening for this sleepy island. After months of cold gray clouds and dreary scenes, color finally breaks from the ground beneath. As the velvet grass returns it brings with it something a little more unique and exciting. TULIPS! These trumpet-like flowers can be found all across Whidbey […]
Uncategorized Our Community Joined Together for a Greater Good and it was “MAGICAL” Our Community Joined Together for a Greater Good and it was “MAGICAL” The Event: David Davinci On May 3rd Oak Harbor, Washington welcomed a particularly unique traveler to our shores with promises of mind-bending illusions and thrilling prestidigitation. Great anticipation brought over 450 people to fill every seat in the Oak Harbor High School auditorium. […]
Events History of the Penn Cove Mussel Fest History of the Penn Cove Mussel Fest Every city or county has that one thing they are famous for. Their claim to fame that puts them on the world map. For some it’s a world-famous sports team, others it’s a historical location, still some gain fame from the presence of rare exotic animals. For Island […]
Uncategorized Get the Buck Out of My Yard Get the Buck Out of My Yard They are the wild and majestic creatures of Whidbey Island, often found in the peaceful pastures of Ebey’s Landing or beneath the cooling tree shade of the state parks. They are elegant, graceful, mesmerizing… and frankly a pain in the arbor. Oh deer, oh deer, oh deer. Don’t […]
Uncategorized The Gray Whales Return to Whidbey The Gray Whales Return to Whidbey As the cold melts away and flowers start to bloom again, Whidbey Island is blessed with a rare and wonderful gift. Many people hike to the very tip of a bluff or edge of the waves hoping to catch a glimpse of this phenomena. Then it happens – water spurts […]
Uncategorized Best Places to Watch the Sunset on Whidbey Best Places to Watch the Sunset Since it is February and love is in the air we would like to acknowledge that there are few things as romantic as the setting sun. As the business of the day dwindles down and the colors in the sky change, it paints the perfect scene to forget all […]
Uncategorized Love Letters to the Sellers LOVE LETTERS TO THE SELLERS There’s nothing quite like falling in love… with a home.           Every buyer has had that moment where, after what seems like an eternity of searching, they found “the one.” The home that’s vaulted ceiling, wood floors, large backyard, or perfect layout bring so much joy […]
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Uncategorized How to Get the Wiggles out in the Winter! How to Get the Wiggles out in the Winter! Its that time of year where the holiday decorations have been stowed away, the invites for parties and activities have slowed, and the festivities for the season have come to an end. However, there is just one issue; that little one of yours did NOT get […]
Uncategorized What’s Your Winter Style? What’s Your Winter Style? It’s official. The clock has struck twelve and the new year has begun; bringing with it a time of resolutions or rest. For many, January is the restart button for their workout routines. With the holidays passed they can finally buckle down and bust out the dumbbells again. For others, the […]
Uncategorized O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree how ever did you come to be? O’ Christmas Tree, O’ Christmas Tree how ever did you come to be?   Every year around this time families all over America participate in the annual ritual of putting up the Christmas Tree. Laughter, joy, wonder (and sometimes a little fighting) ensue as we pack ourselves into the car and drive to our nearest […]
Events Get Your Ghoul on Whidbey Island Style Get Your Ghoul on: Whidbey Island Style  If you have found yourself strolling the streets of Coupeville recently, you might have noticed some spooky spirits lurking about. Don’t worry! These ghouls aren’t out to get you but instead, they welcome in the Halloween season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephanie Meleah Cox […]
Places A Café in the Woods A Café in the Woods Literally tucked back in the woods of Langley at the end of a long and winding road is a little place you may not have heard of but is totally worth a visit! Mukilteo Coffee Roasters “Café in the Woods” is home to the “perfect cup of coffee”. If you […]
Places Summer Time Sweet Treats Summer Time Sweet Treats What do you do to keep cool in these hot summer months? One of our favorite things is to head out for a cold and sweet treat! Thankfully, Whidbey is home to some amazing places for just that! KAPAWS Iskreme – 21 Front St NE, Coupeville A post shared by Family […]
Places Parks in Oak Harbor Parks in Oak Harbor With summer winding down, we love to get outside and enjoy that glorious sunshine, and what better way to do that than visit some of the many parks in Oak Harbor? We love these parks because they are close by which makes them perfect for an after-work picnic or an evening […]
Real Estate What would a million dollars buy you in today’s market? What would a million dollars buy you in today’s market? Has the thought ever crossed your mind, “if I had a million dollars, what would I do with it?” What about if you had a million dollars to spend on just your house? What would it look like? What kind of area would you like […]
Uncategorized Upick Berries UPick Berries There is nothing that will make you appreciate delicious berries more than the sweat and work that goes into picking them. Working for those juicy goodies will only make them taste even better, and that’s why we love the opportunity to visit local farms for their U-Pick berry events. There are several farms […]
Uncategorized Whidbey Island Pop-up Flower Stands Whidbey Island Pop-up Flower Stands Summer on Whidbey is a magical time for many reasons but one of the most idyllic reasons is the beautiful little flower stands that pop-up all over the Island as the ground warms up. They’re almost all honesty stands, which speaks to the culture we enjoy in this community and […]
Events Fourth of July Celebration on Whidbey Island Fourth of July Celebrations on Whidbey Island Carnivals, parades, BBQ’s, music, and of course huge firework shows make an incredible Fourth of July celebration on Whidbey Island. There are small events up and down the island but the two hot spots for firework shows and lots of activity are Oak Harbor and Freeland.    Freeland […]
Uncategorized Summer Programs for Kids Summer Programs for Kids With only a few weeks left in the school year, the thought of having the kids home all day is probably on the forefront of your mind. What will you do to keep the kids busy this summer and keep their little minds engaged? A perk of living on Whidbey in […]