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KITSAP WEDDING EXPO
Friday, February 21, 2014
The Point-No Point Lighthouse is one of many places in Kitsap County for a honeymoon getaway that’s close to home. Many couples are choosing honeymoons near home and are saving up to take a longer vacation trip later to somewhere they’ve always wanted to see like Australia. Bed and Breakfasts are another option for the honeymoon as are luxury hotels.
Try a honeymoon close to home BY LESLIE KELLY
LKELLY@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
Some people dream about a honeymoon in Hawaii. Others want a trip to Jamaica or maybe even Paris. But if you’re looking to stay a bit closer to home, there’s plenty of places right here in Kitsap County. Whether you’re more of a luxury hotel person, or would rather visit a quiet bed and breakfast, there’s many great spots nearby. Near Poulsbo, there’s the Manor Farm Inn. The farm includes 25 pastoral acres tucked within gentle, green rolling hills. A century old white farmhouse with covered porches offer newly married couples a step back in history. Inside the farmhouse, there’s guest rooms filled with country French pine antiques, cozy fire lit nooks and serenity. Located at 26069 Big Valley Road NE in Poulsbo, the farm is just a short drive from all points in Kitsap County. More information is available at information@manorfarminn.com or call 360779-4628. Another bed and breakfast option is the Bird’sEye View, at 8226 Kaster Dr. NE in Bremerton. Owners Jody and Darryl Smith describe their bed and breakfast as “casual elegance.” Located between Silverdale and Bremerton, the inn has three guest rooms, each with private baths. Suites are decorated with warmth and have private balconies. Each has a fireplace and a claw-foot tub. There is panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the house has wireless Internet,
just in case the bride and groom want to check in with family. Guests are welcome to use the library in the house. A delicious homemade breakfast is served in the dining room. And for the newly weds, there’s the availability of bubbles for the bath, flowers and candy. In Seabeck, brides and grooms can stay at the Willcox House at 2390 Tekiu Road NW. It has five guest rooms. Each room has different accommodations ranging from fireplaces, to jacuzzi tubs, to balconies with views of the Olympic Mountains. The house has a great room where guests can enjoy the piano, select movies to watch, or play pool. The house has Wi-Fi and a complimentary wine and cheese hour at 5 p.m. daily. Hot beverages are available in the pub and a complete breakfast is served each morning in the view dining room. Afterward, stroll the park-like grounds and enjoy the rhododendrons, azaleas and seasonal flowers. But the main event is dinner served at 6 p.m. daily. A three-course meal of regional cuisine with international touches and wine is offered from $32 to $37 per person. Room prices range from $180 to $260 a night. To find out more, go to www.willcoxhouse.com, or call 360-830-4492. Newly wedded couples can also try the Cedar Cove Inn, at 228 Seattle Ave., in Port Orchard. The historic 1909 inn is a place of comfort and relaxation for the justmarried couple. Views include the Olympic
Mountains and Sinclair Inlet where boats sail by almost daily. It’s a trip back in time to when Peter Nordby and his wife Anna, founders of Port Orchard and Kitsap Bank, built the home. Rooms are named for the family and the region, including the Nordby and the Cascade. There are private baths in each, some with claw foot tubs. The Nordby has french doors to a private deck and sitting area. The house has internet access and guests gather in the morning to enjoy a homemade breakfast and conversation. To find out more, go to www.cedarcoveinn.com, or call 360876-6196. Rooms range from $115 to $165 per night. The house is located close to town where visitors can enjoy art galleries, museums and antique shops. One of the favorite places in Kitsap County for many is the old mill town of Port Gamble. There are three guest houses in the town that would be just right for the couple who wants to have
a private honeymoon in an old time atmosphere. The Jamieson Suite is designed for two with one bedroom and bath. There are wonderful water views and quaint shops nearby to stroll through. The Port Gamble Store is a great place to eat and within walking distance from the guest houses. For more information, go to www.portgambleguesthouse.com. If something unique is what the bride and groom are after, why not stay at a light house? The Point No Point Lighthouse, built in 1872, can be rented for a night’s stay for $215. The lighthouse has a comfortable living room, formal dining room, a breakfast nook, full kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom. The unique location offers panoramic views of Puget Sound’s many islands, Mount Baker, the Seattle Skyline and Mount Rainier. It’s near a nature preserve and the couple may just get to enjoy seeing a bald eagle or two, water fowl, seals and other bird life.
Although it will be like taking a step back in history, movies and pizza are available on request. To find out more, go to w w w. p n p l i g h t h o u s e . com, or call 415-3627255. If staying in luxury is more your style, why not spend the honeymoon at the Clearwater Casino Resort? The resort offers rooms with water views, top luxury including the best beds and linens, and natural wood accents. There are a number of packages available that include daily visits to the Angeline spa for a massage or facial. There’s a pool and a hot tub and several restaurants to choose from. Additional offerings include trips to the nearby Suquamish Museum, and other Kitsap sites. In the summer months, sit on the green lawn and overlook
Agate Passage. Rates for various packages range from $150 to $400, and some include gift certificates for dinners at the casino restaurants. Of course, there’s the casino, too, if the couple wants to gamble with some of that wedding gift money they have with them. All the details are available at www.clearwatercasino.com, or call 360-598-8700. The casino is located at 15347 Suquamish Way NE, near the Agate Pass Bridge. A second option for those who prefer hotels, is the Silverdale Beach Hotel on Dyes Inlet in Silverdale. The hotel offers rooms with water views, spacious balconies, jetted tubs and fireplaces, and beautiful decor. Rooms have pillow top beds, LCD television, small refrigerators, microwaves, and internet access. There is a beachfront martini lounge at the hotel and an indoor pool. Room prices vary and more information can be found at www.silverdalebeachhotel.com.
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