Winter On Whidbey - Winter On Whidbey 2016

WINTER ON

WHIDBEY 2016/17 • FREE

Visitor’s guide to Washington’s most beautiful & accessible island

Food • Wine • Entertainment • Sights • Activities A SUPPLEMENT TO THE WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES & SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD

“Specializing in Waterfront and View Properties Island Wide”

St

WINTER ON

Whidbey 2016-2017 A PUBLICATION OF

WHIDBEY NEWS-TIMES 360-675-6611 www.whidbeynewstimes.com THE SOUTH WHIDBEY RECORD 360-221-5300 www.southwhidbeyrecord.com

WELCOME

to an island paradise

107 S. Main Street, Suite E101 Coupeville, WA 98239 EXECUTIVE EDITOR & PUBLISHER Keven R. Graves ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Kimberlly Winjum EDITOR Justin Burnett REPORTING Jessie Stensland, Megan Hansen, Evan Thompson, Kyle Jensen, Ron Newberry, Kate Daniel & Michael Watkins AD DESIGN: Erin Goodfellow, Jen Miller, Nick Rouser & Michelle Wolfensparger MARKETING REPRESENTATIVES Pam Grant, Nora Durand, Mary Garman & Jessie Morris Copyright 2016 Sound Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved.

CONTENTS 3 ..... Welcome to Whidbey Island 4 ..... Accommodations 7 ..... Seasonal events calendar 12 ..... Island shopping venues 16 ..... Great places to eat 17 ..... Wines, spirits and brews 23 ..... Fun on Whidbey 26 ..... Galleries, visual arts 30 ..... To the theatre

ON THE COVER Photo by Justin Burnett

Anna and Roman Novitskyi, of Everett, share a moment together while enjoying the view from Deception Pass Bridge on Whidbey Island.

2016

If you're thinking about a trip to Whidbey, there's something you should know: visitors are highly susceptible to falling in love with this island paradise.

Whether you're doing holiday shopping in Oak Harbor, welcoming in the new year by hopping into Puget Sound during Freeland’s Polar Bear Plunge, sleuthing through clues during Langley’s Mystery Weekend in February or celebrating the bounty of the seas in Coupeville during the Penn Cove Musselfest, you'll find Whidbey charming, rural and romantic.

Rich history, creative atmosphere and unparalleled natural beauty are all found here, and each community has a distinct character that offers a little something for everyone.

Oak Harbor, a vibrant community, offers everything from great shopping and dining to military history and golf. It is the largest city on Whidbey and is a great base for exploring the North End. Coupeville is a quiet town by comparison. It still reflects the character of a frontier seaport when Puget Sound was first settled. Yet, it offers both great food and shopping. It's also situated within Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, a one-of-a-kind national treasure that offers visitors a rare glimpse of the past.

Greenbank is another lovely locale, and home to the historic Greenbank Farm. It's a place for long walks or learning about sustainable energy. Eat some of the tastiest pie you’ll ever have at Whidbey Pies and stroll through the small shops and galleries.

Nestled between Holmes Harbor and Mutiny Bay, Freeland is an active community and South Whidbey's commercial hub. Downtown offers shopping and dining all within walking distance. Freeland also offers some of the finest beaches on

WINTERONWHIDBEY

the island, such as Double Bluff Beach Park (pictured above).

Langley, also known as the Village by the Sea, is a charming community home to inns and restaurants of national recognition. There's also a lot to do: wander through galleries and shops, watch master glass blowers at work, visit the Langley Whale Center or observe sea life in person from a kayak. Rub elbows with artists, winemakers and coffee roasters and shop, shop, shop.

Finally, Clinton is the gateway to Whidbey Island for many visitors. It is the landing for one of two ferry routes serving the island.

Host to a wonderful artist community, Clinton also offers lovely parks, beaches and an innovative business community.

Located at the heart of Puget Sound, just northwest of Seattle and southwest of the San Juans, a Whidbey Island getaway is closer than you think, and getting here is half the fun.

Whether you’re crossing breathtaking Deception Pass Bridge or arriving by ferry from Mukilteo, the island is about one hour from the heart of Seattle. From the Olympic Peninsula, Whidbey is only a 30-minute ferry ride from Port Townsend.

A little known fact about Whidbey Island that should not go unmentioned — situated in the rain shadow of the Olympics, parts of the island receive less than half the average rainfall of Seattle.

This winter, leave the umbrella at home and stroll the county’s beaches, hike the trails, explore charming stores, eat locally grown food, sample wine and watch a show produced by one of our many performing arts companies.

By the time you leave, you’ll know why Whidbey Island is one of the gems of Western Washington.

3

ACCOMMODATIONS

W

hether it be for Langley’s bunnies, the scenic view of Deception Pass, or the sites and serenity of Ebey’s Landing, there are plenty of reasons to visit Whidbey Island.

If visitors plan to make the favorite getaway more than a temporary luxury, options for lodging are plentiful.

Starting at the island’s most southerly tip in Clinton, visitors can stay at the Whidbey Island Vacation House (425-802-0868, www.whidbeyvacationhouse.com) with a view of the Clinton-to-Mukilteo ferry route. Just up the road is the Sweetwater Cottage (360341-1604). There is also the Hummingbird’s Nest, which can be rented through AirBnB or by calling 425-502-2352, and the Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast which is situated on 2.5 acres of pasture, garden and orchard. The B&B offers four garden-themed suites for guests, each of which has its own fireplace and private entrances.

If your travels take you to Langley, affectionately known as the Village by the Sea, there are several options for lodging in this quiet, artsy town.

One in particular, the Inn at Langley

(360-221-3033, www.innatlangley.com), offers both a glimpse of what it’s like to live in the community but also provides a stunning view of Saratoga Passage. The upscale waterfront hotel is considered to be among the top-500 in the world, according to Travel & Leisure.

Matt Costello, general manager, co-owner and chef, said that while the inn is not the cheapest on the South End, it delivers an experience that allows visitors to immerse themselves in activities in Langley. He said they give out free movie tickets to the Clyde Theatre, a historic venue for moviegoers that is located nearby, as well as free yoga, pilates and discounts with a kayaking company.

“We want people to see what Langley has to offer,” Costello said. “It sort of shows the whole community. It’s not just about us.”

“Rack rates” are between $345-360, depending on the time of year, he said.

Other places to stay include the Boatyard Inn (360-221-5120), which is located near the Langley Marina and has luxe accommodations with water views, the Saratoga Inn (360-221-5801) and the Country Cottage of Langley Bed and Breakfast (360-221-8709).

Helping YOU Helping YOU Make the Right Move!

Make the Right Move!

Helping YOU Helping YOU Helping YOU Make the Make Right Move! the Right Serving ALL of Whidbey Island Move!

Serving of Whidbey Island Make the RightALL Move!

Area resident for nearly years Area resident for nearly 20 years Serving ALL ofServing Whidbey Island ALL of20 Whidbey Island

Area resident for Military nearly 20Experience years Experience 18 Years | 18 Years Military Serving ALL of Whidbey Island

Best Western Plus

Area resident for nearly 20 years

18 Years Military Experience

18 Years Military Experience Area resident for nearly 20 years

Oak Harbor Hotel & Conference Center

Julie Kinnaird Julie Kinnaird Julie Kinnaird 360-632-6619 360-632-6619 Julie Kinnaird 360-632-6619

18 Years Military Experience Our inviting lodge-like setting is the perfect place to host your special day. Our ballroom can accommodate up to 200 guests and features over 2,900 sqft of banquet space, Julie Kinnaird Windermere Island JulieKinnaird@windermere.com complete with catering and banquet facilities.

Located onReal Estate/Whidbey Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island 360-632-6619 JulieKinnaird@windermere.com beautiful Whidbey Island in the town of Oak Island Harbor, this Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey JulieKinnaird@windermere.com hotel offers lovely grounds close toReal island recreation and Island Windermere Estate/Whidbey JulieKinnaird@windermere.com is centrally located between Vancouver, British Columbia, Seattle and the Olympic Peninsula.

360-632-6619

Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island

4

WH I

EW EY N S GR DB

THE

P OU

360-679-4567 • Ashley@hotelservicesgroup.com 33175 SR 20 • Oak Harbor, WA. 98277

BEST OF

WHIDBEY READERS CHOICE AWARDS

Julie Kinnaird 360-632-6619

JulieKinnaird@windermere.com

Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island

JulieKinnaird@windermere.com Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island WINTERONWHIDBEY

For those looking for a hilltop retreat, there is the Eagles Nest Inn (360-221-5331), which offers water views as well as a free gourmet breakfast and hot tub.

Traveling to Central Whidbey Island, Coupeville, visitors have their choice between a taste of farm life and the town’s historic downtown district, as well as everything in between.

In a converted 1937 firehouse, visitors can stay at the Firehouse Inn ($185 per night from October to May and $205 between June and September, 360-678-2184, www. coupevillefirehouseinn.com). Pets are welcome, though some breed restrictions may apply and it costs an additional $15 per night as well as approval via the inn’s telephone number.

There are also several B&Bs, two of which are located on North Main Street.

There is the Blue Goose Inn (360-687-4284, http://bluegooseinn) and the Anchorage Inn (360-678-5581, www.anchorage-inn.com), which fulfill historic and modernized tastes.

An area icon is the 108-year-old historic Captain Whidbey Inn (www.captainwhidbey.com), which is located on Penn Cove. It has waterfront views, a bar and restaurant. In addition to suites in the lodge, the inn also offers private cabins.

For those looking to get a taste of country life, the Crockett Farm Bed and Breakfast (360-678-2036) has five rooms and is one of the oldest farmsteads on Whidbey Island.

Oak Harbor, the island's biggest and busiest city, offers is a mixture of inns and modern hotels.

There is Best Western (360-679-4567, http://bestwesternwashington.com), which can accommodate the whole family and serve as a home base for activities in the area. It also has an exercise facility, 37-inch flat-screen televisions and a heated pool that is open seasonally.

The city is also home to the Auld Holland Inn (360-675-2288, www.auld-holland.com) and Coachman Inn (360-675-0727, www. thecoachmaninn.com). The Auld Holland Inn features an iconic Helping YOU Helping YOU windmill.

The Whidbey Make theBluff Right Move!

Make the on Right Move!(408-497-7753, www.thebluffonwhidbey.com) is a bed and Serving ALL ofALL WhidbeyWhidbey Island Island Serving breakfast that of offers views of Mount Baker, Area resident for nearly 20 years Area resident for nearly 20 Island years and the footSaratoga Passage, Hope 18 Years Military Experience 18 the YearsCascade Military Experience hills of Mountains.

There is also military lodging for visiting familiesJulie of servicemen Kinnaird and servicewomen, including Navy Lodge Whidbey Island Julie Kinnaird 360-632-6619 (360-675-0633) and Navy Gateway Inn & 360-632-6619 JulieKinnaird@windermere.com Suites (360-257-2529).

JulieKinnaird@windermere.com

2016

®

QUALITY GENTLY USED FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND MATTRESSES AT AFFORDABLE PRICES

!

K E E W A S Y A D 7 4 N 1 E 1 P Y O A S D E N R U O S T & S 5 H 0 T 1 O B ON-SAT M DONATIONS ACCEPTED 7 DAYS A WEEK!

NOW 2 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU! FREELAND • 1592 Main Street

OAK HARBOR • 290 SE Pioneer Way

southstore@islandcountyhabitat.com

store@islandcountyhabitat.com

360.331.6272

360.675.8733

OPEN: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10am - 5pm • SUNDAY 11am - 4pm habitatfurnitureandmore.info

FREELAND STORE ONLY– We carry building materials: Cabinets, hardware, doors and flooring.

2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

5

Accommodations on Whidbey Tara Vacation Rentals Come To Play...

Come To Stay 360-331-0129 www.whidbeyvacation.com 18205 SR 525 Ste 5 • Freeland tarapm@whidbeyislandrentals.com

Guest House Log Cottages 360-678-3115 24371 WA 525, Greenbank, WA www.guesthouselogcottages.com A romantic retreat with 25 acres of woodsy seclusion. Each luxurious cottage is unique and features an in-room jacuzzi, fireplace, kitchen and self-serve breakfast. Swimming pool & spa outdoors. Rest, relax, come and visit us on beautiful Whidbey.

Whidbey Island

Island Getaway!

SaratogaInnWhidbeyIsland.com 360.221.5801

Not just for summer whidbeyislandbandb.com Anchorage Inn B&B Bay Breeze Cottages Blue Goose Inn B&B Carol Lee’s Attic Country Cottage of Langley Eagles Nest Inn Farmhouse B&B Guest House Log Cottages Spinnaker Tea Garden B&B Wildwood Farm B&B

Vacations, Getaways, Relaxation Mukilteo/Clinton Ferry runs every 30 minutes.

Just 45 minutes north of Seattle.

Year round events & activities…

6

Whidbey Island

Bed & Breakfast Association Amenities for every budget

whidbeyislandbandb.com

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

Seasonal Calendar

WHAT TO DO & WHEN

Ben Watanabe photo

The annual Lighting of Langley is a cheery seasonal event, bringing out smiles and good cheer.

NOVEMBER Nov. 23-Dec. 17: Toy soldier voting, cutouts on display down Pioneer Way with votes cast at 830 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 103, Oak Harbor Nov. 4-20: "Boeing Boeing," Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. www.whidbey playhouse.com Nov. 19: Walker Family Thanksgiving Concert, 7:30 p.m. at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wica

online.org Nov. 25-30: Country Christmas at the Fair, Island County Fairgrounds, Langley. www.whidbeyislandfair.com Nov. 25: Holiday Market, weekends Nov. 25-Dec. 18 at 749 SE Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

Nov. 26: Sip N’ Shop on the Cove, 4-7 p.m. in downtown Coupeville. Sample wines and food from local caterers and restaurants, enjoy music and friends. A Small Business Saturday event. www.coupevillechamber.com

Marissa Evans Broker, Realtor®

360-969-9182

Nov. 26: Lighting of Langley, 4 p.m. at Langley Park, Second and Anthes. www. visitlangley.com Nov. 27: Gingerbread Workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coupeville Masonic Lodge.

DECEMBER

Dec. 1-4: Country Christmas at the Fair, Island County Fairgrounds, Langley.

SEE CALENDAR, PAGE 8

The Store with a Big Heart

PROCEEDS GO TO COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

MarissaEvans@windermere.com

A Peaceful Woodland Garden

!

dly We’re dog frien

600 SE Barrington Dr · Oak Harbor

Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island

STORE HOURS: Mon-Sat · 9am-5:30pm Donations Hours: Mon-Sat · 9am-4pm

3531 Meerkerk Lane, Greenbank, WA Open All Year • 9am-4pm

www.meerkerkgardens.org • (360) 678-1912

2016

360-675-1133

Dedicated to making your housing dreams a reality

WINTERONWHIDBEY

7

CALENDAR, FROM PAGE 7

www.whidbeyislandfair.com Dec. 1-18: Christmas at the Playhouse, Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. www.whidbeyplayhouse.com Dec. 2-17: White Christmas directed by Michael Morgen, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org Dec. 2-3: Whidbey Allied Artists Art Show, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Coupeville Rec Hall.

Dec. 3: Jingle Trail Run, 10-11 a.m. at Camp Casey.

5K fun run. www.jingle trailrun.com Dec. 3: Holly Jolly Holiday Parade, 11 a.m. at First and Second streets in Langley. www.visitlangley. com Dec. 3: Saratoga OrchesRon Newberry photo tra presents "Peter and the Wolf," 2 p.m. at First The annual polar bear plunges in Oak Harbor and on South Whidbey attract participants from Reformed Church, Oak across Western Washington.

Harbor. www.sowhidbey.com Dec. 10: One Heck of a Holiday Ride, 4 p.m. at Oak Harbor Main Street AssoDec. 3: Home for the Holidays, 4-8 p.m. in downtown Oak Harbor. paddleboarding event, Oak Harbor. www. ciation office, 830 SE Pioneer Way, Suite 103. Tickets promotion runs Nov. 25 to Choral groups, parade with Santa and tree oakharborchamber.com Dec. 10: Saratoga Orchestra presents Dec. 17. lighting.

Dec. 18: Red Ticket Drawing, noon on Dec. 3: Greening of Coupeville Parade "Peter and the Wolf," 11 a.m. at Coupeville steps of Island County Historical Museand Tree Lighting, 4 p.m. along Main High School. www.sowhidbey.com Dec. 10: Saratoga Orchestra presents um, Coupeville. www.coupevillehistoricwa Street to downtown. Tree lighting at "Peter and the Wolf," 3 p.m. at Island terfront.com Cook’s Corner Park to follow.

Dec. 18: Jose Gonzales Trio plays Vince Dec. 3: Oak Harbor Yacht Club Lighted Church, Langley. www.sowhidbey.com Dec. 11: Christmas Bells Are Ringing Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Boat Parade, starts at Oak Harbor Marina near sunset and travels through Penn Cove. with English Handbell Ensemble, 3 p.m., 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org Dec. 3: Late Night shopping in at Coupeville Rec Hall.

Dec. 26-31: Island Ice, Oak Harbor’s ice Dec. 17: A Very Merry $1,000 GiveCoupeville.

Dec. 10-11: The Thanks Given’er, cyc- away, 1 p.m. at Boy & Dog Park, Langley. skating adventure, 2-7 p.m. at Windjamlo-cross races at Ft. Nugent Park, Oak www.visitlangley.com Dec. 17: Green Ticket Cash Giveaway, Harbor. www.cascadecross.com/races SEE MORE CALENDAR, PAGE 9

Bayview Embroidery ’N Print “HIGH QUALITY - NOT HIGH PRICES”

Helping you realize your dream!

Embroidery Silk Screen In-house Digitizing Uniforms Wildcats Wear Polos Jackets Towels Fleece Bags

Bring in this ad for 10% off your purchase

(360)679-7900

bayview-embroidery-n-print.com

890 SE Pioneer Way, Ste 101 | Oak Harbor, WA 98277

8

Broker, Realtor®

206-713-9678

JenniferWynn@windermere.com

WINTERONWHIDBEY

Whidbey Playhouse

has a great season lined up for you!

360.679.2237 WhidbeyPlayhouse.com

2016

JANUARY

MARCH March 2-5: "Into the Woods," Whidbey Playhouse, Oak Harbor. www.whidbey playhouse.com March 4: Russel Clepper & Sarah Primrose, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org March 10: WOW! Stories 6, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org SEE EVENTS, PAGE 10

STEAKS • SEAFOOD • COCKTAILS Whidbey’s Ultimate Dining Experience Dramatic Open Chef ’s Kitchen Dinners Tues-Sat, 4:30-9:30 See our full menu at BEST WHIDBEY www.frasersgh.com EW EY N S GR DB

THE

360.279.1231

P OU

Jan. 1: New Year's Day Resolution 5K, starts 11 a.m. at the Windmill at Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor.

Jan. 1: First Day Hike, 10 a.m. at South Whidbey State Park.

Jan. 1: Polar Bear Plunge, noon at Windjammer Park, Oak Harbor.

Jan. 1: Polar Bear Plunge, noon at Double Bluff Beach, Freeland. www.swparks.org Jan. 7: Sea Float Scramble, 11 a.m. at Seawall Park, Langley. www.langleymainstreet.org Jan. 7: Tingstad and Rumbel —Twelfth Night Tradition, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org Jan. 20: Northwest Film Center Filmmaker’s Festival, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org Jan. 21: Saratoga Orchestra Justin Burnett photo presents ABCees of ChamKids and adults alike look forward to the annual Sea ber Music, 2:30 p.m. at Island Church, Langley. www.sowhid Float Scramble, a dash for glass balls hidden at a bey.com seaside park in Langley.

Jan. 22: Saratoga Orchestra presents ABCees of Chamber MORE CALENDAR, FROM PAGE 8 Music, 2:30 p.m. at Nordic Hall, Coupeville. mer Park. Cost is $7 per person for two www.sowhidbey.com hours of skating.

Dec. 31: Can Can Confetti — A New FEBRUARY Year’s Eve Burlesque, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.

Feb: 10-26: Into the Woods, Whidbey wicaonline.org Playhouse, Oak Harbor. www.whidbey Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve Fireworks, 9

playhouse.com Feb. 4: Anderson and Roe Piano Duo, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org Feb. 10-25: "Macbeth," Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wica online.org Feb. 11: Coupeville Chocolate Walk. www.coupevillechamber.com Feb. 11-12: Red Wine & Chocolate Tour. www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2707190 Feb. 18-19: Red Wine & Chocolate Tour. www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2707190 Feb. 25-26: Mystery Weekend, Langley. www.visitlangley.com

WH I

p.m. at Windjammer Park in Oak Harbor.

OF

READERS CHOICE AWARDS

1191 SE Dock St • Oak Harbor

Linda Earnhart

Managing Broker, GRI, CRS

360-929-0922

Your local Source for holiday crafting and gifts We now have buttons!

Quilt Materials • Batiks • Notions Yarns • Patterns • Books

Earnhart@whidbey.net

 Whidbey Island Native  Military, VA and Relo Specialist  40 years experience

Kids Prints • Flower Prints

360-675-7216

601 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor, WA 98277

2016

Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island

WINTERONWHIDBEY

Island Sewing&Vacuum 31570 State Route 20 Oak Harbor 360-679-2282

9

Ron Newberry photo

Hundreds turn out for the St. Patrick's Day Parade held every year in Oak Harbor.

EVENTS, FROM PAGE 9

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1-2 p.m., west on Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor.

March 17: Hot Club of Troy, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts,

Langley. www.wicaonline.org March 18: Marley Erickson, 7:30 p.m., Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, Langley. www.wicaonline.org March 21-26: Bunny Daze, a celebration of bunny fever in downtown Langley. www.langleymainstreet.org

March 25: Saratoga Orchestra presents All About the Dance, 7 p.m. at South Whidbey High School, Langley. www. sowhidbey.com March 26: Saratoga Orchestra presents All About the Dance, 2:30 p.m. at Oak Harbor High School. www.sowhidbey.com Like us on Facebook! www.facebookcom/whidbeyislandhomebrewsupply

Everything you need for 1341 SW Barlow St. Beer, Wine, Cheese & MORE!

Everything you need for Beer, Wine, Cheese & MORE! Open 12pm-6pm

1341 SW Barlow St. • Oak Harbor Tuesday-Saturday!

Tuesday-Saturday • 12pm-6pm (360) 682-5011

(360) 682-5011

Like us on Facebook!

www.facebook.com/whidbeyislandhomebrewsupply www.facebookcom/whidbeyislandhomebrewsupply

Tom Kier 360-333-2248

tomkier@windermere.com

Terry Reynolds 360-929-4698

Everything you need for Beer, Wine, Cheese & MORE! 1341 SW Barlow St.

The T&T TeamOpen 12pm-6pm terry@windermere.com Tuesday-Saturday!

T ic k et

Red S h op L o c a ll y

Must be present to win Must be 18 years or older Must love Coupeville

10

WINTERONWHIDBEY

(360) 682-5011

No One Knows Whidbey Like We Do! Windermere Real Estate/Whidbey Island

2016

Good Cheer FOOD BANK & THRIFT STORES

Come out of the cold winter and shop!

Department Store Quality at Thrift Shop Prices

Good Cheer Food Bank & Thrift Stores was established in 1962 to help create a hunger-free community on South Whidbey.

The Good Cheer Thrift Stores are South Whidbey’s finest general department stores with everything from fine art to hardware and sporting goods to high quality clothing and giftwares.

2 Locations to Serve You - Open 7 Days 9:30am - 5pm Good Cheer Two

Hwy 525 & Langley Rd,

(Ken’s Korner Shopping Center)

Clinton WA

360-341-2880

Langley Good Cheer 2nd & Anthes, Langley WA 360-221-6455

For more information on Good Cheer Shopping, Donating and Volunteering...

www.goodcheer.org 2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

11

SHOP WHIDBEY

A

long with fair weather and mild climes, Whidbey offers a truly "island" shopping experience. Its charming waterfront towns are

home to a host of eclectic businesses that are as rich in character as they are in charm.

Langley, Coupeville, Oak Harbor — each have shopping districts where residents can get lost browsing items that range from locally made island knickknacks and impressive art to name-brand apparel and modern home furnishings.

OAK HARBOR

For those who make their way onto the island via Deception Pass, your first stop should be in Oak Harbor. Whidbey’s largest city, it’s a booming commercial enterprise that offers big-box stores and small businesses alike — a little something for everyone.

Just off the beaten path is the city’s historic downtown shopping district on Pioneer Way. Recently redone, the area features a collection of shops and merchants.

At The Jewelry Gallery one can find an assortment of gems sure to bring a sparkle to any woman’s eye.

Just Because, a consignment store, contains everything from furniture to Seahawks apparel. Shoppers will also find portrait photography by local photographer Sean Callahan.

For younger customers, Gizmo’s Skate Shop sells decks, wheels, trucks, bearings, stickers, cloths, shoes and more. It’s a one-stop-shop for all your skateboarding needs.

Farther down the street is the Garry Oak Gallery, which features local artists’ collections of wood works, pottery and paintings.

Also on Pioneer Way is Whidbey Wild Bird, which offers a variety of products such as birdseed and bird feeders to attract beautiful birds to your backyard.

And for those with a sweet tooth, swing by

Popsies, the shop that “inspires people of all ages to become a kid in a candy store again.”

Owner Kay Coolidge’s caramel popcorn is a community favorite.

The city offers a host of other great shops outside the historic shopping district as well, from Gerald's Jewelry on N.E. Midway Blvd. and Whidbey Jeweler on S.W. Barlow to an array of corporate retailers.

COUPEVILLE

About 15 minutes south, visitors will roll into Coupeville, Whidbey Island’s historic heartbeat. One of Washington’s few remaining “towns,” this small community is nestled within Ebey’s Landing National Historical Reserve, which is a unit of the national park system. This waterfront town is home to century-old buildings, a museum and enough small-town shops to keep shoppers browsing SEE SHOPPING, PAGE 13

Port Wynwoods gallery & bead studio Townsend Full service Bead Store

Beads, Charms, Jewelry & Supplies Established 1992

Knitting, Fine Fibers & Crochet Supplies

Hand Cast Charms & Clasps Your adventure is just a ferry ride away!

940 Water St • Port Townsend 360-385-6131 • www.wynwoods.com

Northwest CelticInspiration

Apparel rrel ~ Jewelry ~ Gifts Heritage ~ Tours Store Hours - 10:30-6 until Dec 31st - 10:30-5ish Jan-May 1st 914 Water St. Port Townsend, WA 360-385-9549 contact@wanderingangus.com

wanderingangus.com .com

12

WINTERONWHIDBEY

940 Water St, Port Townsend 360-385-4844 •divayarn.com EST. 1982

THE SMALL TOWN WINE SHOP, WITH THE BIG CITY SELECTION Wine. Beer. Bubblies. Ports & Sherries.

Ciders. Cheese. Deli. Chocolates. Cigars.

Small Group Travel.

WINE-NOT STOP IN TODAY! Mix-A-Case and save BIG $$$ Open Everyday •11AM - 7PM*

1010 Water Street • Port Townsend (360) 385-7673 • PTwineSeller.com

2016

©Don Bush Photography

SHOPPING, FROM PAGE 12

for hours.

On Front Street, visitors will find souvenirs, decorations, gifts, clothing and locally made treasures galore.

Starting with a bit of fun, swing by Far From Normal, the shop with an inventory so wacky that it’s guaranteed to earn a smile.

Down the street from Far From Normal is Aqua Gifts, a home decor and accents, gifts and antiques shop. Elkhorn Trading Com-

For Visitor, Business and Relocation Information:

Supporting Business Strengthening Community

905 NW Alexander, Coupeville • 360.678.5434 www.coupevillechamber.com

DESIGNER HANDBAGS, ACCESSORIES AND MORE

o

o

Elkh

o

EEllkkhoh

Elkh

Antiques & Collections 15 FrontBought St • Coupeville 19162 SR 20 • Coupeville &360-678-5888 Sold 360-678-2250 15 Front St • Coupeville 19162 SR 20 • Coupeville o

Tradi 360-678-2250 n rn

Elkh

o

Elkh

o

Elkh

o. g gCCo.

10% OFF

in

15 Front St Coupeville

WINTER IN COUPEVILLE 360.678.2250 CHECK ONLINE FOR20 19162 SR OUR LATEST FINDS:

gC

Mention this ad to get

r rn Tradr inn

oo.. ggCC

Open Weekends 360-678-5888

Open Weekends

Coupeville CHECK ONLINE FOR 15 Front OUR360.678.2250 LATEST FINDS:St

Coupeville 19162 15 Front St • •Coupeville 1916 360-678-2250 your entire purchase.

Open Weekends 15 Front St • Coupeville 19162 SR 20 • Coupeville 36 360-678-2250 O3 360-678-2250 360-678-5888 Accessories Edibles 15 FrontArt St •Decor Coupeville 19162Coupeville SR 2019162 • Coupeville 15 Front St •CHECK SR 20 • FOR Coupeville ONLINE Open Weekends Gifts Home Goods Jewelry 360-678-2250 360-678-5888 360-678-2250 360-678-5888 CHECK ONLINE FOR OUR LATEST FINDS: Wedding Miscellany Open Weekends CHECK ONLINE FOR Open Weekends OUR FINDS: CHECK ONLINELATEST FOR LATEST OUR LATEST FINDS: 902B NWOUR Grace Street FINDS: CHECK ONLINE FOR Coupeville OUR LATEST FINDS: 360.678.2092 WINTERONWHIDBEY

o.

2016

TrnadTirad n n in r r

o.

SEE STORES, PAGE 14

WINTER IN COUPEVILLE Bought & WINTER & IN COUPEVILLE Antiques & Col Antiques Collections Antiques Collections WINTER IN&COUPEVILLE raSold Antiques & Collections T din & S Antiques & Collections Bought &Bought n Bought & Sold r &r Sold ad aSold TrBought di n T Boughtn &

o.

Greenbank is home to the Greenbank Farm, which features a mix of businesses.

For the taste buds, Greenbank Cheese Specialty Foods & Gifts has some of tastiest cheeses Whidbey has to offer. The shop offers a healthy selection of locally made cheeses as well as some of the industry's finest from around the world. The neighboring Greenbank Wine Shop will complement that palate, offering the perfect pairing to the cheese shop.

For the sweeter side of life, try Whidbey Pies Cafe, owned by Jan Gunn.

The farm also features a number of art galleries, including Artworks Gallery, Raven

WINTER IN CO Antiques Co WINTER IN & COU WINTER IN COUPEVILLE

gC

GREENBANK

360-682-5251 HandbagConsignmentShop.com info@handbagconsignmentshop.com

gC

pany is another great place to find treasures from the past, offering a healthy inventory of antiques.

One of downtown’s newest businesses is the Handbag Consignment Shop, where visitors can purchase high-end designer bags such as Louis Vuitton. A Touch of Dutch features clothing as well as art, delicacies and souvenirs.

For playful children hoping to snag a few toys, be sure to check out local favorite, the Honey Bear. It’s a toy and candy store packed with an array of selections from the educational and old-fashioned to the colorful and tasty.

If you’re thinking you may have missed out on Coupeville’s unique shopping experience, try One More Thing. The shop on Main Street offers clothing, quilts and gifts.

Visit us at: 7 Front Street Coupeville

13

STORES, FROM PAGE 13

Rocks Studio, and the Rob Schouten Gallery.

Up the hill from the farm is the famed Greenbank Store, which features a general store with a range of necessities.

FREELAND

Freeland is the commercial hub of South Whidbey, complete with a large grocery store, retail shops and merchandise to buy. For the technology consumers, be sure to explore Whidbey Telecom’s technology store, located in the phone company’s customer experi-

ence center on Main Street. The store has modern gadgets for all your digital needs. On the other side of the building are the WiFire Café, offering a selection of food, and Webb's Department store, where you can find all the necessary clothing to bundle up for the winter.

Freeland also offers a number of small stores and an antique mall, which sell everything from apparel to tea. There are thrift stores that support local nonprofits such as the island’s animal shelter program, Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation.

The area is also home to Napa Auto Parts and Whidbeytronics, a former Radio Shack dealer.

Carefuly Curated Consigned Clothing for Men & Women

Posh

Upscale Resale

23 Front Street • Coupeville • 360-682-5940 • info@poshupscaleresale.com

LANGLEY

Langley, or more affectionately known as The Village by the Sea, features a lovely selection of small stores. Find rugs, carpets and textiles from all around the world at Music for the Eyes, located on First Street.

There are second-hand clothing and other items to be discovered at Good Cheer Thrift Store, where many unexpected treasures can be found.

The town also features sparkling attractions such as Whidbey Island Gem Gallery on First Street, and Moonraker Bookstore on First Street and Gregor Rare Books on Second Street. Clothing and accessories can be found at First Street shops like In the Country, Knitty Purls and the Sassy Siren.

Whidbey Island Natural features luxurious organic soaps and lotions which infuse plant oils with healing and fragrant essential oils.

Mona’s Sweets is Langley’s prime jewel for the sweet tooth consumers and chocolate lovers. Nearby is the Star Store, which is half grocery store, half department store with specialty clothing items.

Just up the road from Langley is Bayview, which offers bike rentals at the Half Link Bicycle Shop. Bayview Farm and Garden with its Flower House Cafe is another mustnot-miss, as is Side Market, a collaboration between a fabric designer, a fine art conservator and two lifetime artists and makers.

CLINTON

Live the Island dream…

Janet’s unique blending of diligence, diplomacy and persistence made all the difference in our successful purchase transaction. Thanks for making it happen!

- Jim & Catherine Thanks, Janet, for helping us find our little “Rain Shadow Farm”. Life is good!

- Harry & Terry

FRONT STREET REALTY

Call or drop by my office next to the Coupeville Wharf 22 NW Front St., Suite B • Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-6100 • 206-387-1924 • www.janetburchfield.com

14

WINTERONWHIDBEY

As the southernmost gateway to Whidbey Island, this ferry town should not be passed by. The community has two major shopping areas, a small collection of businesses that can be found right off the ferry and Ken’s Korner, a commercial center a few miles north.

In Clinton proper, MAKE Whidbey is a one-of-a-kind coffee shop that offers a retail selection of stunning woodworks made by the owners and other assorted gift items. Next door is Cadée Distillery, a Whidbey operation that produces and sells award-winning spirits.

Located near Ken’s Korner is Sherren’s Glassworks, which features orca whale glass art, as well as garden art, wind chimes, fused plates and bowls, night lights and dichroic jewelry.

Across the street from the shopping center is North Star Trading Company, which offers premium sheepskin slippers that are guaranteed to last for years and perfect for bundling up for the cold winter.

2016

Patricia Duff - gallery associ

Rob Schouten Gallery

& Sculpture Garden

at Historic Greenbank Farm

Fine Art in the Season of Light GLASS JEWELRY PAINTING SCULPTURE ENCAUSTICS CERAMICS WOOD

robschoutengallery.com

Loganberry Wine

Award Winning Whidbey Island & NW Wines, Ciders, and Craft Brew Organic and Biodynamic Selection

Always Tasting 360-222-3797

gbfwine.com

765 Wonn Road, Greenbank, WA 98253

360/222-3070

Fine Art Originals Cards - Prints - Gifts

Distinctive Art & Gifts

by Island Artists Paintings - Photography - Jewelry - Wearables 360-222-3010 • www.artworkswhidbey.com Gifts Award -Winning Foods & Cheese Free Cheese Tasting Unique Gourmet Variety Gift Certificates Custom Baskets (360) 222-3474 ~ Open daily year ‘round ~ www.facebook.com/GreenbankCheeseAndSpecialty

Sweet and Savory Pies Fine Art & Artisan Crafts fiber, glass & wood painting & pottery ravens & whimsy at historic Greenbank Farm ravenrocksgallery.com

2016

Baked daily, by the slice or whole to go.

Hearty seafood chowder, soups, salads and sandwiches using local ingredients whenever possible Serving espresso and select beers & wines

www.whidbeypies.com (360)678-1288 ~ Open Daily except closed Tuesdays WINTERONWHIDBEY

15

EAT ON WHIDBEY

NORTH WHIDBEY

Starting in Oak Harbor, Seabolt’s Smokehouse Fresh Seafood & Restaurant is a familyowned local favorite that’s served the community for 30 years. Located on Highway 20, the eatery is best known for its smoked salmon, but is also renowned for its clam chowder and fish and chips.

Oak Harbor is home to multiple quality Asian food digs, including Jeda’s Thai Kitchen on Cabot Drive. Come here to satisfy your craving for Thai curries, pad thai and pad see ew. There is also Tamayo’s (800 SE Pioneer Way), an eatery serving up a mixture of Vietnamese and Laos plates, including Lao curry noodles.

Oak Harbor is also home to some of Whidbey’s best Mexican food. El Cazador (32195 Highway 20) boasts a selection of classics such as enchiladas, fajitas and shrimp dishes. There is also a full bar and a south-of-the-border motif to boot. Jumbo Burrito (31780 Highway 20 Suite 2) offers fare for reasonable prices, including two dollar tacos and burritos that would make the name proud.

The BBQ Joint (601 NE Midway Boule-

vard) brings the flavors of the South to North Whidbey diners. The local favorite boasts Southern hospitality and “real sweet tea.”

They also offer Southern classics such as ribs, brisket and pulled pork, of course.

Other g r e a t places to chow down include Zorba’s (32955 Highway 20), which offers hearty servings of mediterranean food, Louie-G’s New York Style Pizza (31359 Highway 20) if you’re craving a slice, and Flyers Restaurant & Brewery (32295 Highway 20).

And if you’re hungry for fine dining, head downtown to the shopping district on Pioneer Way and Fraser’s Gourmet Hideaway on SE Dock Street.

all things delicious!

Party Platters Wine Events Paella Catering WH I

THE

P OU

EW EY N S GR DB

BEST OF

WHIDBEY READERS CHOICE AWARDS

101 NW Coveland Street • Coupeville 360.678.6603 • www.bayleaf.us

16

Lunch

Wednesday - Sunday

NOON - 3PM

Dinner

Wednesday - Sunday

5PM - CLOSE

901 Grace St, Coupeville

360.678.0683 www.OystercatcherWhidbey.com

WINTERONWHIDBEY

At Fraser's you’ll find succulent steaks, shellfish and wine flights. It’s perfect for couples looking for a romantic evening out and food to remember.

Standards are high at China City as well. The Chinese fare is phenomenal, but this is upscale eats in a casual environment. The restaurant has locations in Oak Harbor and on the South End in Freeland.

CENTRAL WHIDBEY

In Coupeville, Oystercatcher (901 Grace Street NW) is another local favorite that has called Central Whidbey home since 1998. A rotating menu keeps diners on their toes, and vegetarians and vegans can be comfortable knowing they will have options upon walking through the door.

Christopher’s on Whidbey (103 NW Coveland Street) is a must for those looking for a fine dining experience. Start off with a heap of Penn Cove mussels (the mussels don’t have to travel far!) and top it off with pasta or a pork tenderloin.

Ciao (701 Main Street N.) serves up Neapolitan-style pizza and other Southern Italian fare in a contemporary restaurant atmosphere.

Toby’s Tavern (8 Front Street NE) boasts casual pub bites and brews in a historic shoreline building.

Knead & Feed Restaurant (4 Front Street NW) offers up some of Coupeville’s best breakfast and lunch. Expect products from the bakery inside, scrambles and hearty sandwiches in case you’re caught in between breakfast and lunch. Another good sandwich option, Bayleaf (101 NW Coveland Street) is stocked with breads, cheese and sandwiches in their deli.

On the more upscale side of things, Front Street Grill offers new American surf ’n’ turf, a variety of mussel dishes and a wonderful view of Penn Cove.

To satisfy a craving for Asian food, Pra Nakorn (602 N. Main Street) offers all the classic dishes, like satay and pad thai, from the kitchen of a Victorian home.

Head down south to Greenbank Farm, where one can follow the fresh baked smells that lead to Whidbey Pies (765 Wonn Road).

SOUTH WHIDBEY

The South End boasts a number of new SEE MENU, PAGE 20

2016

WINES & SPIRITS The winter season is magical on Whidbey Island.

There’s a chill in the air. The wine dark sea churns, but pebbly beaches and rural landscapes seem especially hushed and unexplored. The world is calm.

Distinct from the bustle of the summer tourist season, wintertime is a delightful time to explore Whidbey Island’s small, family wineries and craft distilleries.

“It’s actually a really wonderful time,” said Karen Krug, a winemaker who owns Spoiled Dog Winery with her husband. “We’re not as busy and we have more time to talk to people.”

Whidbey Island wineries and a couple of small distilleries are, for the most part, scattered around the southern end of the island. But several brew pubs and some fantastic wine shops are located up and down the long, skinny island.

Each winery has its own ambiance.

Spoiled Dog focuses on the countryside atmosphere; the Krugs even have cows that love to eat grape skins and seeds left over from pressing.

Ott & Murphy Wines, located in the town of Langley, features live music and a relaxed atmosphere. Useless Bay Wines

has a tasting room overlooking the water on First Street in Langley. Blooms Winery’s tasting room is inside the historic Bayview Corner store. Comforts of Whidbey is on a family farm, features a large vineyard and has a tasting room overlooking Saratoga Passage. Dancing Fish WINERY WINERY WINERY

WINERY

•

FARM

•

FARM

•

FARM

•

FARM

• •

•

Vineyards features an Italianinspired farmhouse in a beautiful rural setting.

Holmes Harbor Cellars is on a 20-acre wooded estate. Whidbey Island SEE WINES, PAGE 22

B&B B&B

B&B

•

B&B

COME VISIT OUR TASTING ROOM COME VISIT TASTINGROOM ROOM OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY COME VISITOUR OUR TASTING OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY 5219 VIEW ROAD • LANGLEY, WA 5219VIEW VIEWROAD ROAD •• LANGLEY, WA 5219 LANGLEY, WA COMFORTSOFWHIDBEY.COM COMFORTSOFWHIDBEY.COM COMFORTSOFWHIDBEY.COM 360.969.2961 360.969.2961 360.969.2961

COME VISIT OUR TASTING ROOM OPEN THURSDAY THROUGH MONDAY 5219 VIEW ROAD • LANGLEY, WA COMFORTSOFWHIDBEY.COM 360.969.2961

Est. 1986

Est. 1986

Tasting Room Open 11am - 5pm

Closed Mon. & Tues.

www.whidbeyislandwinery.com 5237 Langley Rd, Langley WA 360.221.2040 2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

17

COMMERCIAL AVE

"D" AVENUE

N

TO W

SW AN

CROSBY RD.

20

WY.

RD.

IC

PARKER RD.

EN

SC

OAK HARBOR

WHIDBEY AVE.

CROSBY RD.

RD.

11042 State Route 525 | Clinton 360-341-3940 www.picklesdeliwhidbey.com

PICKLE’S DELI

9324 State Route 525 | Clinton 360-341-2828 www.hkgardenrestaurant.com

HONG KONG GARDENS

2780 Marshview Ave | Langley 360-321-6789 www.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

14485 State Route 525 | Langley 360-321-4120 www.facebook.com/Neilspatch

NEIL’S CLOVER PATCH

8872 State Route 525 | Clinton 360-341-2838 www.cozysroadhouse.com

COZY’S ROADHOUSE

1642 East Main St | Freeland 360-331-9945 www.whidbey.com/freelandcafe

20

D. RE R

WY. EER

O PATM

WANAMAKER RD.

BAYVIEW FARM & GARDEN FLOWER HOUSE CAFE

20

PION

PATMORE RD.

20

COUPEVILLE

.

RD

AULT FIELD RD.

SOUTH WHIDBEY

HILL RD.

TERRY

VE RD.

OLD

ARN

FORT NUGENT RD.

CO PENN

20

NA MADRO

HASTIE LAKE RD.

20

ZYLSTRA RD.

FREELAND CAFE AND LOUNGE

LIBBEY RD.

DARST RD.

3219 Commercial Ave | Anacortes 360-293-1000 www.pizzafactory.com

PIZZA FACTORY

419 Commercial Ave | Anacortes 360-299-1400 majesticinnandspa.com

5TH STREET BISTRO

ROS

AR

IO R D

ANACORTES

CH RD.

To Whidbey Island

DE GRAFF RD.

GOLDIE RD.

"R" AVENUE WEST BEACH RD.

BE T ES W

WEST BEA .

RD AC H

ZYLSTRA RD.

GOLF COURSE RD. ENGLE RD.

MONROE LANDING RD.

HELLER RD.

FORT CASEY RD.

RD. OAK HARBOR

HEIGHTS RD.

20

20

WELCH

MORRIS RD.

CRESENT HARBOR

CASE RD.

.

525

RACE RD.

ER RD

RD.

.

RD

PO LNE LL RD.

HAPPY VALLEY RD.

N

EE

R

G .

D

R

R

RD .

NE

.

RD

ST EA

DOW RD.

LANCASTER RD.

D.

B

R O RB HA

FREELAND HR FIS

Paid Advertisement

IN Y

UT

M

BUSH PT. RD.

HO

BA Y

CLASSIC RD.

TOMCHUCK LN.

525

PLANTATION DR.

R ESO

SALTY MUG

On the Wharf | Coupeville 360-678-3648

12 NW Front St | Coupeville 360-678-2900

MOSQUITO FLEET CHILI

LAVENDER WIND

15 NW Coveland St | Coupeville 360-544-4132 www.lavenderwind.com

CHRIS TIANSON RD.

LAGOON PT. RD.

RD.

SILVER LAKE RD.

DE VRIES

CENTRAL WHIDBEY

GREENBANK

BAKKE N RD.

HO

ON UST

RD.

D.

SR

NE

JO

STAD

FRO SLEEPER RD.

FAKKEMA RD.

TROXELL RD.

DR. ATT A

REG

20

.

RD EY EB

MIDWAY BLVD.

KEYSTONE HILL RD.

TON RD. ING RR HA SM

RACE RD.

GRATEFUL ACRE PL.

HEART LAKE

.

To Anacortes

E RD COV R'S UGG LE

DE VRIES RD.

BRAINERS RD.

THOMPSON RD.

MILLMAN RD.

.

RD

GOSS LAKE RD.

ANDREASON RD.

BR

KS OO

EWING RD.

D.

MORTLAND DR.

SILLS RD.

.

DEER LAKE RD.

BELL RD CAMP

SPRINGWA TER LN.

FRENCH RD.

525

LANGLEY

CLINTON

BOB GALB

Restaurant

Chinese &American Cuisine

Hong Kong Gardens

885 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-679-8268 www.facebook.com/SweetRiceThaiCuisine

SWEET RICE THAI CUISINE & SPIRIT

31640 State Route 20, #3 | Oak Harbor 360-675-6485 www.seabolts.com

SEABOLT’S SMOKEHOUSE

RIVERSIDE CAFE

705 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-240-0250

OFF THE HOOK

880 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-679-5100 www.off-the-hook.biz

710 SE Fidalgo Ave | Oak Harbor 360-240-8888 www.facebook.com/Lotus-Tea-Bar-Studio

LOTUS TEA BAR & STUDIO

JUMBO BURRITO

31780 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-682-5857

FRASERS GOURMET HIDEAWAY 1191 SE Dock St | Oak Harbor 360- 279-1231 www.frasersgh.com

EL CAZADOR

32195 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-675-6114 www.el-cazador.com

RD .

RD .

BA IL EY

EWING RD. SW ED EH ILL

BAYVIEW

.

RD

LR HIL

SA RA TO G A

DOMINO’S PIZZA

270 SE Cabot Dr, Suite 1 | Oak Harbor 360-679-4141 www.dominos.com

DH MONGOLIAN BUFFET

551 NE Midway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-679-2899

601 NE Midway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-679-3500 www.thebbqjoint.com

THE BBQ JOINT

BASKIN ROBBINS

32760 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-675-3103 www.baskinrobbins.com

NORTH WHIDBEY

Restaurant Guide

DAY RD.

STRAWBERRY PT. RD. EAST HARBOR RD.

20

AMBLE RD.

CAP SANTE

LONE LAKE RD.

20

MAXWELTON RD.

Ferry to San Juan Islands

RD.

RESERVATION RD.

OON BAY YM RD .

DOU BLE

RD.

LU FF RD .

D.

VE

WR

CO

VIE

UG R'S

Y BAY

BAY

SM E GL

MUTIN

BAYVIEW RD.

RD.

LUCY LN.

T

COLES RD.

.

ELT ON

.

RD

MAX W

RD

OR LANGLEY RD.

E

RB CULTUS BAY RD.

GL

.

EN

E HA

RD

ST.

SA RD.

E

MAIN

T AS

.

FORD

RF AC

A

G TO RA RD

SU

.

CRAW

HOLST RD.

RD TAYLOR

WILKINSON RD.

D. ATH R

HUMPHREY RD.

TAYLOR RD.

NORTH BLUFF RD.

RE

SCATCHET HEAD RD.

USELESS BAY AVE.

COMMERCIAL AVE

"D" AVENUE

N

TO W

SW AN

CROSBY RD.

20

WY.

RD.

IC

PARKER RD.

EN

SC

OAK HARBOR

WHIDBEY AVE.

CROSBY RD.

RD.

11042 State Route 525 | Clinton 360-341-3940 www.picklesdeliwhidbey.com

PICKLE’S DELI

9324 State Route 525 | Clinton 360-341-2828 www.hkgardenrestaurant.com

HONG KONG GARDENS

2780 Marshview Ave | Langley 360-321-6789 www.bayviewfarmandgarden.com

14485 State Route 525 | Langley 360-321-4120 www.facebook.com/Neilspatch

NEIL’S CLOVER PATCH

8872 State Route 525 | Clinton 360-341-2838 www.cozysroadhouse.com

COZY’S ROADHOUSE

1642 East Main St | Freeland 360-331-9945 www.whidbey.com/freelandcafe

20

D. RE R

WY. EER

O PATM

WANAMAKER RD.

BAYVIEW FARM & GARDEN FLOWER HOUSE CAFE

20

PION

PATMORE RD.

20

COUPEVILLE

.

RD

AULT FIELD RD.

SOUTH WHIDBEY

HILL RD.

TERRY

VE RD.

OLD

ARN

FORT NUGENT RD.

CO PENN

20

NA MADRO

HASTIE LAKE RD.

20

ZYLSTRA RD.

FREELAND CAFE AND LOUNGE

LIBBEY RD.

DARST RD.

3219 Commercial Ave | Anacortes 360-293-1000 www.pizzafactory.com

PIZZA FACTORY

419 Commercial Ave | Anacortes 360-299-1400 majesticinnandspa.com

5TH STREET BISTRO

ROS

AR

IO R D

ANACORTES

CH RD.

To Whidbey Island

DE GRAFF RD.

GOLDIE RD.

"R" AVENUE WEST BEACH RD.

BE T ES W

WEST BEA .

RD AC H

ZYLSTRA RD.

GOLF COURSE RD. ENGLE RD.

MONROE LANDING RD.

HELLER RD.

FORT CASEY RD.

RD. OAK HARBOR

HEIGHTS RD.

20

20

WELCH

MORRIS RD.

CRESENT HARBOR

CASE RD.

.

525

RACE RD.

ER RD

RD.

.

RD

PO LNE LL RD.

HAPPY VALLEY RD.

N

EE

R

G .

D

R

R

RD .

NE

.

RD

ST EA

DOW RD.

LANCASTER RD.

D.

B

R O RB HA

FREELAND HR FIS

Paid Advertisement

IN Y

UT

M

BUSH PT. RD.

HO

BA Y

CLASSIC RD.

TOMCHUCK LN.

525

PLANTATION DR.

R ESO

SALTY MUG

On the Wharf | Coupeville 360-678-3648

12 NW Front St | Coupeville 360-678-2900

MOSQUITO FLEET CHILI

LAVENDER WIND

15 NW Coveland St | Coupeville 360-544-4132 www.lavenderwind.com

CHRIS TIANSON RD.

LAGOON PT. RD.

RD.

SILVER LAKE RD.

DE VRIES

CENTRAL WHIDBEY

GREENBANK

BAKKE N RD.

HO

ON UST

RD.

D.

SR

NE

JO

STAD

FRO SLEEPER RD.

FAKKEMA RD.

TROXELL RD.

DR. ATT A

REG

20

.

RD EY EB

MIDWAY BLVD.

KEYSTONE HILL RD.

TON RD. ING RR HA SM

RACE RD.

GRATEFUL ACRE PL.

HEART LAKE

.

To Anacortes

E RD COV R'S UGG LE

DE VRIES RD.

BRAINERS RD.

THOMPSON RD.

MILLMAN RD.

.

RD

GOSS LAKE RD.

ANDREASON RD.

BR

KS OO

EWING RD.

D.

MORTLAND DR.

SILLS RD.

.

DEER LAKE RD.

BELL RD CAMP

SPRINGWA TER LN.

FRENCH RD.

525

LANGLEY

CLINTON

BOB GALB

Restaurant

Chinese &American Cuisine

Hong Kong Gardens

885 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-679-8268 www.facebook.com/SweetRiceThaiCuisine

SWEET RICE THAI CUISINE & SPIRIT

31640 State Route 20, #3 | Oak Harbor 360-675-6485 www.seabolts.com

SEABOLT’S SMOKEHOUSE

RIVERSIDE CAFE

705 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-240-0250

OFF THE HOOK

880 SE Pioneer Way | Oak Harbor 360-679-5100 www.off-the-hook.biz

710 SE Fidalgo Ave | Oak Harbor 360-240-8888 www.facebook.com/Lotus-Tea-Bar-Studio

LOTUS TEA BAR & STUDIO

JUMBO BURRITO

31780 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-682-5857

FRASERS GOURMET HIDEAWAY 1191 SE Dock St | Oak Harbor 360- 279-1231 www.frasersgh.com

EL CAZADOR

32195 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-675-6114 www.el-cazador.com

RD .

RD .

BA IL EY

EWING RD. SW ED EH ILL

BAYVIEW

.

RD

LR HIL

SA RA TO G A

DOMINO’S PIZZA

270 SE Cabot Dr, Suite 1 | Oak Harbor 360-679-4141 www.dominos.com

DH MONGOLIAN BUFFET

551 NE Midway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-679-2899

601 NE Midway Blvd | Oak Harbor 360-679-3500 www.thebbqjoint.com

THE BBQ JOINT

BASKIN ROBBINS

32760 State Route 20 | Oak Harbor 360-675-3103 www.baskinrobbins.com

NORTH WHIDBEY

Restaurant Guide

DAY RD.

STRAWBERRY PT. RD. EAST HARBOR RD.

20

AMBLE RD.

CAP SANTE

LONE LAKE RD.

20

MAXWELTON RD.

Ferry to San Juan Islands

RD.

RESERVATION RD.

OON BAY YM RD .

DOU BLE

RD.

LU FF RD .

D.

VE

WR

CO

VIE

UG R'S

Y BAY

BAY

SM E GL

MUTIN

BAYVIEW RD.

RD.

LUCY LN.

T

COLES RD.

.

ELT ON

.

RD

MAX W

RD

OR LANGLEY RD.

E

RB CULTUS BAY RD.

GL

.

EN

E HA

RD

ST.

SA RD.

E

MAIN

T AS

.

FORD

RF AC

A

G TO RA RD

SU

.

CRAW

HOLST RD.

RD TAYLOR

WILKINSON RD.

D. ATH R

HUMPHREY RD.

TAYLOR RD.

NORTH BLUFF RD.

RE

SCATCHET HEAD RD.

USELESS BAY AVE.

MENU, FROM PAGE 16

restaurants that have opened their doors in the past year or two. Orchard Kitchen (5574 Bayview Road) serves up a one-of-a-kind farm-to-table experience, where Chef Vincent Nattress serves multi-course meals from their 5-acre farm in Bayview.

The restaurant often has pairing events with local wineries and breweries, and locally sources its food. In Freeland, Charmers Bistro (1675 E. Main Street) offers Italian and seafood bites in an intimate space.

Island Nosh (8898 Highway 525), a new

fast casual restaurant steps away from the ferry in Clinton, serves up noodles of all kinds in their eatery. Think Vietnamese noodle dishes, crab mac ’n’ cheese and angel hair pasta.

To Freeland residents, Gordon’s on Blueberry Hill (5438 Woodard Ave.) is a classic for fine dining. The restaurant, complete with sweeping views of Holmes Harbor, offers delectable bites of Cajun-Creole food with local ingredients.

In Langley, Prima Bistro (201 1/2 1st St.) plates French-inspired Northwest eats in their cozy upstairs location on First Street. Down the street, Portico (220 1st St.) offers unique Latin American food with roots in various

Holidays Great Burgers/Sandwiches/Salads Breakfast served ANYTIME Plus Hawaiian & Oriental Specialties Daily Specials

Gifts & Holiday Decor Galore!

Kitchen open 6AM - 9PM Bar open until Midnight 1642 E. Main St. Freeland • 331-9945

countries to our south.

South Whidbey is home to plenty of great cafes. Local favorite Useless Bay Coffee Company (121 Second St.) serves sandwiches and baked goods indoors and out, has a performing area for musicians and a bocce ball arena.

Mukilteo Coffee Roasters (5331 Crawford Road) is tucked away into the South Whidbey woods, and boasts quality food and coffee from the roasters that share the building.

For some hearty breakfasts, The Braeburn (197 Second Street) makes morning fare until 4 p.m. Steps away from The Braeburn, Sweet Mona’s (221 Second St., Suite 16) has your sweet tooth covered. The shop has chocolate, coffee, toffee and more.

The award-winning Pickle’s Deli (11042 Highway 525) has so many sandwiches to choose from it can be hard to pick out a favorite. A selection of paninis, cold subs and Strombolis will make your mouth water.

When craving a slice of pizza, head over to either Village Pizzeria (106 1st St.) or Joe’s Wood Fired Pizza (2815 Howard Road).

Other well known eateries include Neil’s Clover Patch (14485 Highway 525 #3), Freeland Café (1642 E. Main Street) and Cozy’s Roadhouse (8872 Highway 525).

All three are a sure win.

hand-made - Fair Trade - beautiful practical & whimsical

JENSEN’S FLOOR COVERINGS

calendars - cards -puzzles books & binoculars

1664 #B E Main St, Freeland, WA 98249

and -- everything for your backyard wild birds!

CERAMIC PAINTING | GLASS FUSING CLAY STUDIO | EVENTS & CLASSES www.wbu.com/freeland 5565 Van Barr Place Suite AB, Freeland

360-341-1404

Check our website for current classes and hours! www.whidbeyartescape.com/ (360) 331-3166 • wae@whidbey.com

Clothing, Jewelery, Shoes & Handbags Women’s Consignment

360.331.4434 or text us at 360.682.8084 1694 Main Street, Freeland www.designerconsigneronwhidbey.com Store Hours: Tues-Sat: 11am to 5pm

20

WINTERONWHIDBEY

Doing business since 1970 1659 Main St Freeland, WA 98249 Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Saturday: 10am-2pm

360-221-1124 • jensensfloors@whidbey.com

Nourish Your Spirit Kristin Ford Jewelry Crystals, Incense, Candles Unique Gifts Cards & Books Classes/Events

Voices of Infinite Wisdom & Grace www.llynyas.com (360) 331-3696 1679 Main St # C, Freeland, WA

2016

Harbor Place

5575 Harbor Avenue, Freeland

Freeland Loan Center

Lauren Pool, VP-Manager 360-331-3717 • lpool@savibank.com

Alex Bonesteel, Owner & Trainer 855-888-8268 IslandFitnessNutrition.com

The Law Office of James L. Carbone

Karen S. Leitz PT, DPT Isaac Leitz, PT, DPT

360-331-1020

360-331-0141 www.WhidbeyPerformancePT.com

www.jlcarbone.com • jim@jlcarbone.com

The Law Office of William P. Hight 360-331-0343

www.hightlaw.com wph@hightlaw.com

Tamera Lewis Accounting 360-331-3252

Freeland Chamber of Commerce 360-331-1980

P.O. Box 1271, Freeland tom@dykesehrlichman.com (425) 268-5553 barbara@dykesehrlichman.com (360) 224-8664

www.freeland-wa.org freeland@whidbey.com

Jim Forsyth 360-331-3474

RecoRd

SOUTH WHIDBEY

jim@forsyth-fs.com • www.forsyth-fs.com

360-221-5300 www.southwhidbeyrecord.com

Building Contact: Steve Myres • PO Box 339, Freeland • 360-331-7686

2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

21

WINES, FROM PAGE 17

Winery has picnic tables under a centuryold apple tree with views of the vineyards.

One of the great things about wineries on Whidbey Island is the lack of snobbery, Krug said.

As opposed to, say, Napa Valley, wine novices will feel welcome touring each unique winery and inquiring about the wine. It’s a good way to learn about the complexities of the subject as well as the process by which wines are made.

Spoiled Dog Winery, for example, grows pinot noir grapes on Whidbey. The cool climate is good for them as is the mediocre soil.

“They like to be challenged a bit,” she

said.

Other types of grapes come from Eastern Washington and are transformed into award-winning wines by Whidbey winemakers.

In fact, Krug said it’s amazing how

many awards island wineries have won and continue to win year after year. It’s that care, pride and attention to detail that makes wines on Whidbey so special.

Besides wines, a great craft distillery is cooking on Whidbey. Whidbey Island Distillery creates award-winning spirits, including the famous loganberry liqueur

We are your local home center!!

360-321-6080

We’ve got you covered for all of your plumbing, electrical, painting, housewares and “so much more” needs!!

Visit us on the web at

sebosdoitcenter.com

Conveniently located in Bayview Center on South Whidbey

made from local wines and berries. Cadée Distillery also blends and ages its own whiskey, gin and vodka and has a tasting room in Clinton.

Those who enjoy something a little more frothy will enjoy the brew pubs on the island.

Flyers Restaurant and Brewery and the Loakal Public House are both in Oak Harbor at the north end of the island. Penn Cove Brewing Company is centrally located in Coupeville.

And you can find Double Bluff Brewing Company and Spyhop Public House in Langley.

The website http://whidbeycamanois lands.com is a great resource for finding out more about Whidbey’s wineries, wine shops, distilleries and brew pubs.

My specialty is... listening to YOU! Everyone buys or sells a home, or investment property for that matter, with one objective in mind.

3 decades of managing and selling real estate has taught me this is a process; my job is to help you sort through your options and determine the best steps to make a plan, YOUR plan, to upgrade your life!

Experience offers Perspective!

Marchele Hatchner REALTOR ®

360-320-3076 or 331-5976 marchele@cbwhidbey.com www.HatchWhidbey.com

360-321-3080 Coldwell Banker Tara Properties is proud to offer Whidbey Island homes and relocation services.

Our design experts can help you with all facets of your home, from plumbing and lighting to cabinetry and flooring.

Call or visit our website for home and land listing information.

Our experienced brokers are always happy to help you.

Bayview 321-6400

in Bayview Center on South Whidbey

22

Freeland 331-6300

Oak Harbor 675-7200

www.cbtara.com

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

E

ven during the wind-swept winter, Whidbey Island offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

The pace is generally just a little slower.

Winter becomes a time to bundle up, go for a stroll and take in the wild side of Whidbey.

That often means becoming an active spectator, whether it be wildlife viewing, stormwatching or beachcombing.

One of the island’s most popular outdoor winter pastimes is birding, which can be at its best during the colder months.

The fall and winter migration period bring both an abundance and wide variety of birds from red-throated loons near Deception Pass to Great Blue Herons at Crockett Lake.

2016

WHIDBEY FUN “There’s no bad weather, just bad clothing,” said Govinda Rosling, a birder from Clinton and member of the Whidbey Audubon Society.

Birding is not the only activity that capitalizes on the island’s scenic beauty during the winter.

Most of the island’s state parks remain open for day use during winter, meaning visitors may take beach strolls or hike the trails. The exception is Joseph Whidbey State Park, where the gate will be closed to vehicles but is still accessible by foot.

Want overnight camping? Deception Pass and Fort Casey state parks offer this opportunity during the winter.

WINTERONWHIDBEY

Winter also is a time to visit typically crowded destinations in more solitude. State parks matching that description would be Deception Pass, Fort Casey, Fort Ebey and Ebey’s Landing.

“You have most of it to yourself,” said Jon Crimmins, area manager of Central Whidbey State Parks.

Hiking trails at South Whidbey, Fort Casey and Fort Ebey state parks remain open during the winter, but Crimmins advised that visitors err on the side of caution during windy and stormy days, especially on wooded trails.

The trails at Fort Ebey are popular because they connect to the expansive Kettles Trails system in Central Whidbey.

Jack Hartt, manager of Deception Pass State Park, the state’s most visited state park, said he enjoys getting out and taking in some of his favorite winter-time hikes such as Goose Rock, Lighthouse Point, Kiket Island and Dugualla. He said these lowland SEE FUN, PAGE 24

23

Kyle Jensen photos

Whale watching season begins in March when gray whales make their way into Puget Sound. Tours leave out of Oak Harbor and Langley.

FUN, FROM PAGE 23

hikes range from one to three hours on mostly good terrain.

Whidbey’s winter winds, particularly on the west side, welcome extreme adventurers.

Surfers come to the beaches near Fort Ebey to ride the waves in the winter.

Kiteboarders also hit the west side. Start-

Connecting whales and people in the Pacific Northwest • Whale Sighting Network • Langley Whale Center • Lolita R etirement Campaign Retirement • Central P uget Sound Marine Puget Mammal Stranding Network To T o see or report whale sightings, go to the Orca Network F acebook page Facebook or email info@orcanetwork.org

Learn about Whidbey’s W Winter inter Whales!

ing in the late fall, and sometimes stretching into December, the wind invites kiteboarders to Crockett Lake in Coupeville and Double Bluff Beach in Freeland.

Another opportunity to get out on the water is kayaking. The Whidbey Island Kayaking Company, based at the Langley Marina, is open year-round for kayak tours, weather permitting.

Whidbey also is home to four 18-hole golf courses and two 9-hole, par-3 courses.

The 18-hole courses open to the public are Whidbey Golf Club and Galley Golf Course in Oak Harbor and Holmes Harbor Golf Club in Freeland. Useless Bay Golf & Country Club is a private course in Langley.

The par-3 courses are Island Greens in Clinton and Lam’s Golf Links in Oak Harbor.

If wildlife viewing is part of your outdoor recreation pursuit, Whidbey has no shortage of blacktail deer. A can’t-miss place to see them during the winter is Fort Casey State Park or nearby Camp Casey.

The best opportunity to spot a Southern Resident Orca whale from Whidbey shores happens during the late fall and early winter.

This often occurs on the island’s west side as resident orcas pursue migrating salmon from October to late December.

Transient orcas show up year-round and it’s possible, though more rare, to spot a humpback whale during the winter.

Whale watching trips begin in early March when gray whales start arriving in waters around Whidbey as they have for decades in search of ghost shrimp to feed on.

This goes on for about two months before they continue their northern migration to Alaska.

“The same whales come by every single year to Langley and the Coupeville area,” said Monte Hughes, who runs Mystic Sea Charters. “Every once in a while, they’ll bring a few strangers with them. Anywhere SEE RECREATION, PAGE 25

Come visit the

Langley Whale Center!

115 Anthes Ave Ave. Langley, WA FREE ~ Exhibits ~ Gift Shop ~ Youth outh Activities

Save The Date - Jan. 21, 2017 Ways Workshop orkshop W ays of Whales W WA Coupeville, WA

24

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

RECREATION, FROM PAGE 24

from 10 to 15 whales come back every year.”

Mystic Sea Charters starts its gray whale watching cruises March 1 out of Langley.

Deception Pass Tours also starts March 1 out of Oak Harbor.

The best spots for birding on Whidbey are Crockett Lake, Deer Lagoon and the Crescent Harbor Marshes. They are sites identified as Important Birding Areas by the National Audubon Society because of their pristine habitat.

Whidbey is located in the Pacific Flyway, a north-south migration path for birds. In the fall and winter, a variety of birds arrive from Alaska, British Columbia and other northern reaches.

Steve Ellis, a long time birding enthusiast from Coupeville who leads field trips with the Whidbey Audubon Society, said that Whidbey Island also receives birds from Eastern Washington and Idaho for the winter as well as those that come from high-

er elevations in the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges — all with the common goal of fleeing the freeze.

“In a lot of ways, winter birding is superior to summer birding because of your ability to see a lot of birds,” said Whidbey Audubon member Sarah Schmidt.

Whidbey is home to a healthy population of bald eagles that will travel to rivers in search for spawning salmon but tend to return to the island during the winter months.

Other raptors, waterfowl and seabirds are common sights during winter.

The Whidbey Audubon Society participates in weekly birding field trips on the island through the winter and offers a monthly guided field trip.

One of the biggest winter-time attractions is the red-throated loon that can be seen near Deception Pass in December and January.

“It attracts just about every birding group around,” birder Steve Ellis said.

Thousands of snow geese and trumpeter swans also frequent the river deltas around

North Puget Sound during the late winter with some stopping over at Dugualla Bay on North Whidbey.

The best bet for fishing around Whidbey in the winter is blackmouth in Admiralty Inlet (Marine Area 9) in November. Blackmouth is an immature, Puget Sound resident Chinook salmon. November also can be a good month to catch chum salmon in Admiralty Inlet.

Whidbey offers limited hunting opportunities; deer hunting is allowed but highpowered rifles are not permitted.

Through the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, the Trillium Community Forest on South Whidbey offers a shortened deer season starting in October with some opportunities in November.

Island County has properties on Whidbey designated as hunting areas for deer. For more information about these opportunities, call Island County Public Works at 360679-7331.

Through the Western Washington Pheasant Release program, there also are places to hunt for pheasants at various release sites throughout Whidbey Island through November.

For more information on that program and sites, go to http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/ pheasant/western/

March 4 - April 30, 2017

2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

25

WHIDBEY ARTS on the cutting edge

Whidbey Island is a mecca for artists. They’re drawn to its picturesque and famed locales, from the sweeping views of Deception Pass to the peaceful fields of Ebey’s Landing. They come in search of inspiration and seclusion but often also end up finding a home. Fortunately for the visiting art lover, these masters of pottery, photography, jewelry making, painting, glass blowing, sculpture and more love to share their work.

With an impressive num To Anacortes ber of galleries and studios, the island is host 20 to the Whidbey Art Trail. A selfguided tour in its fifth season, the trail offers a behindthe-scenes look at artists' Michael Watkins photo Oak Harbor steel artist Steve Nowicki’s creations begin with grinding and shaping raw steel.

SEE ART, PAGE 28 20 Oak Harbor

Experience Whidbey Art .

20

Galleries • Studios • Schools

Coupeville

Dennis Allen

Coldwell Banker Tara Properties

Pacific Northwest Art School 15 NW Birch Street|Coupeville (360) 678-3396 pacificnorthwestartschool.org

20

dennis@cbwhidbey.com 360.221.0169 direct 206.817.3507 cell 360.331.8474 fax

To Port

Townsend

525

Artworks Gallery 765 Wonn Road, #C|Greenbank (360) 222-3010 www.artworkswhidbey.com

Rob Schouten Gallery 765 Wonn Road|Greenbank (360) 222-3070 www.robschoutengallery.com

Greenbank

.

18205 SR525 P.O.BOX 760, Freeland WA

Deliveri

ng Your Real Estate Dreams

Island Art Glass Langley

525

Island Art Glass 2062 Newman Road|Langley (360) 321-4439

Freeland

Bayview

PAM MOCK

Text/cell: 360.661.7314 pam@cbwhidbey.com 525 Clinton

To Mukilteo

Text/cell: 206.718.8159 homes@twinfirs.com

~ Team Power ~

EQUAL HOUSING

OPPORTUNITY

Combined 20+ Years Experience

Paid Advertisement

26

CATHY WILSON

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

Downtown Langley angley Celebrates the the Holidays!

Holidays!

Celebrates

Made tthe he TTop op 110 0 llist ist iin n CCoastal oastal LLiving iving Made ‘America’s H Happiest appiest SSea ea SSide ide TTown’ own’ ‘America’s

Artists ““Deck Deck tthe he D Doors” oors” Artists

•• •• •• ••

Visit LLangley’s angley’s OOutdoor utdoor GGallery allery Visit

Award W Winning inning RRestaurants estaurants Award Distinctive GGifts ifts Distinctive Friendly M Merchants erchants Friendly Win LLangley’s angley’s $$1000 1000 SShopping hopping SSpree pree Win

Sea Float Float Scramble Scramble Sea aturday, JJan. an. 77th th SSaturday, 11 aam m SSeawall eawall PPark ark 11

Hunt ffor or HHand and BBlown lown GGlass lass TTreasure reasure Hunt

created bby y CCallahan’s allahan’s FFirehouse. irehouse. created

Free aand nd FFun un ffor or tthe he W Whole hole FFamily amily Free

Spend tthe he DDay ay iin n tthe he Spend Village bby y tthe he SSea ea Village

www.visitlangley.com

2016

mainstreet@whidbey.com

www.visitlangley.com

mainstreet@whidbey.com www.visitlangley.com WINTER

ONWHIDBEY

mainstreet@whidbey.com

27

Michael Watkins photo

Artist Janine Onffroy Shelley's stained glass are some of the many pieces on display at the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Harbor.

ART, FROM PAGE 26

private studios and the artists themselves.

The trail lists 19 public and private galleries from Oak Harbor to Clinton. Some studios are by appointment only, so call ahead.

More information about the trail can be found at WhidbeyArtTrail.com or you can Michael Watkins photo pick up a brochure at most major island Steve Nowicki’s finished steel art hangs galleries. on display at the Garry Oak Gallery in Oak Heading south from Deception Pass Harbor.

28

WINTERONWHIDBEY

is the city of Oak Harbor and the first of several cooperative art galleries on the island.

The Garry Oak Gallery, located on Pioneer Way, features a stunning showcase of mediums and works by 25 different artists. Among them are metal artist Steve Nowicki, abstract acrylic painter Mike O’Connell, photographer Beth Johnson, painted fused glass artist Janine SEE GALLERIES, PAGE 29

2016

GALLERIES, FROM PAGE 28

Onffroy Shelley and metal and stone jewelry artist Shaun Marie Graham.

Continuing on about 15 minutes south is the historic waterfront town of Coupeville and Whidbey’s oldest co-op, The Penn Cove Gallery. The spacious mixed media gallery features 26 island artists, such as Dennis Hill, a Coupeville resident who is well known for his breathtaking island landscapes.

You’ll also find wearable art, pottery, gifts, and decor for your home or work.

“The changing landscapes of Whidbey Island really make the art more varied,” artist Lizbeth Cort said.

Coupeville is also home to the Pacific Northwest Art School. For 30 years, it has hosted workshops in visual arts such Michael Watkins photo as painting, fiber arts, mixed media and Whidbey is home to many artists whose work can be found in galleries up and down photography. the island. The jewelry above was made by Ron Apgar of Oak Harbor.

Greenbank Farm in Greenbank is located in the central part of the island and is visiting Whidbey art lovers. The Whidbey stop. Watch glass being blown by profesanother great place to stop if you’re looking Art Gallery, Museo Gallery and Bracken- sional artists or take a lesson and make wood Gallery offer a wide variety of fine your very own masterpiece. for fine art.

Of course if your own skills are in quesThe Rob Schouten Gallery features the art photography, paintings, and various tion, the studio is loaded with stunning work of 27 of the island's professional art- three dimensional art.

Callahan’s Firehouse Studio Gallery, pieces that could easily find a place in any ists and includes a sculpture garden with located in the heart of town, is another fun home or office. work ranging from colorful handblown glass ornaments to striking garden center pieces. This gallery showcases top quality paintings and sculpture, as well as fine art glass, jewelry, ceramics, encaustics, woodworking, printmaking, and fiber arts.

Also located at Greenbank Farm is Artworks Gallery, another co-op offering a wide variety of artists with a regular art rotation.

South Whidbey has much to offer as well. Freeland Art Studios is comprised of 12 working local artists from various disciplines who produce original works of art in stone, bronze, metals, clay, glass, mixed The greatest treasure hunt in the Pacific Northwest! Search for and media, and water in motion. What’s cool The greatest treasure find unique “Glass Treasures” about this place is it’s a “working environhunt in the Pacific hand-blown by Mark The greatest treasure hunt in theEllinger, ment” — visitors can see artists in action.

Northwest!

Search atworld-renowned theSearch 8thAnnual glass Pacific Northwest! for andartist. for and find unique Also in Freeland is Island Art Glass. find unique Great “Glass Treasures” Northwest Quest “Clueballs” will be hidden at aGlass variety of host businesses “Glass Treasures” Artists Robert Adamson and Janis Swalhand-blown by Ellinger, sites around the Stanwood-Camano area. andMark in community hand-blown by Mark FEB 17-26, 2017 world-renowned artist.and return it to the location identified inside well have been pursuing their passion for Findglass a “Clueball” Ellinger, worldan authentic edition “Glass Treasure.”

Thefor greatest treasurelimited hunt in the more than 40 years. Adamson has exhibrenowned “Clueballs” Pacifi will cbeNorthwest! hiddenglass at aartist. variety Search for and of host businesses ited his handblown and carved glass all find unique “Glass Treasures” and in community sites around the Stanwood-Camano area. hand-blown

by Mark across the United States and is represented “Clueballs” willEllinger, be hidden at a variety ofed host Find a “Clueball” and return it to the location identifi inside world-renowned glass businesses andartist. in“Glass community sites around the in numerous private and public collections, Details at www.TheGreatNWGlassQuest.com for an authentic limited edition Treasure.”

Stanwood-Camano area.

Find a “Clueball” “Clueballs” will be hidden at a variety of host businesses and including the renowned Corning Museum andreturn in community siteslocation around the Stanwood-Camano area.an it to the identifi ed inside for in Corning, New York.

Find a “Clueball” and return it to the location identified inside authentic limited edition “Glass Treasure.” for an authentic limited edition “Glass Treasure.”

Hank Nelson’s interesting Cloudstone Sculpture Park is also in Freeland, visit Details but at www.TheGreatNWGlassQuest.com www.cloudstonesculpture.com as you’ll need Details at www.TheGreatNWGlassQuest.com an appointment.

Finally, Langley is a must-not-miss for

FIND THE FIND THE TREASURES at the 8thAnnual TREASURES Great Northwest Glass Quest at the 8thAnnual FEB 17-26, 2017 GreatFIND Northwest Glass Quest THE FEB 17-26, 2017

TREASURES

2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

29

PERFORMING ARTS

Nov. 19, the Walker South Whidbey, and Family will take to the most notably Langley, is stage for their annual arguably the core of the Thanksgiving concert, island’s performing arts a celebration of harvest, scene. life cycles and family.

Here, visitors will find “White Christmas,” the island’s largest venue, a musical based on the Whidbey Island Center Paramount Pictures for the Arts (WICA), as 1954 film of the same well as Whidbey Chilname, will gift audiences dren’s Theater, Whidbey a taste of holiday whimsy Island Dance Theatre during December. and two of the island’s The show runs Friorchestras. day-Sunday, Dec. 2-17.

Whidbey Island On Dec. 18, the Dance Theater’s annual Seattle-based jazz group rendition of the fanciful Jose Gonzalez Trio will Christmastime classic “The Nutcracker” is a Ron Newberry photo perform Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown mainstay in the island Whidbey Playhouse in Oak Harbor presented a rollicking production of Christmas.” holiday arts scene, fea- Boeing, Boeing this past fall. The performing arts thrive on Whidbey Island.

WICA will then kick turing both local and off the new year with Can Can Confetti — A New Year’s Eve off-island talent.

The show runs Dec. 9-18. Performances will be held at the South Burlesque. All seats cost $25; $50 tickets include champagne and a Whidbey High School Performing Arts Center.

SEE PERFORMING ARTS, PAGE 31 Visit www.widtonline.org for more information.

30

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

Later in the month, the Portland-based Northwest Film Center will present The Best of the 42nd Northwest Filmmakers’ Festival, featuring works by some of the region’s most talented independent filmmakers.

Tickets to the Jan. 20 show cost $15 for adults, $12 for students.

For more information on WICA events, visit www.wicaonline.org Ron Newberry photo Children of all ages can Actors Kevin Wm. Meyer and Caroline Jungmann perform expect to enjoy Whidbey in "Little Women, the Musical" at the Whidbey Playhouse Children’s Theatre’s winin Oak Harbor in September. ter productions, beginning with “The Secret Garden.”

This musical adaptation PERFORMING ARTS, FROM PAGE 30 of the literary favorite runs Nov. 11-20.

In December, WCT teens will perform “Hinterland,” a philosophical, satirical comdressing room tour before the show.

In January, arts continue to abound with edy which runs Dec. 9-16.

Tickets generally cost $8 for youth; $16 events such as The Round Whidbey Island Jan. 13, a multi-artist event showcasing for adults.

Visit http://wctmagic.org for more inforpoets, live painters, musicians and other cremation. atives performing simultaneously on stage.

The New Year starts off at WICA with All seats cost $12. the Tingstad and Rumbel: Twelfth Night

Tradition concert, featuring Grammy Award-winning artists Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel on Jan. 7.

All seats cost $22.

There’s no shortage of entertainment on the North End, either, where the Whidbey Playhouse serves a hearty helping of live performance art throughout the winter months.

The season kicks off with a laugh with “Boeing Boeing,” a comic farce depicting the struggles of a 1960s Parisian bachelor as he attempts to juggle multiple romantic SEE PERFORMING ARTS, PAGE 32

Nice Rocks at Re s Beauti asonabl e Price ful, N atur a l Gifts idbey Islan d Wh

Fine Gemstone Jewelry Crystals, Precious Stones, Gems

G em

Gallery

Dishes, Lamps, Candleholders

360-221-0393 • 206 First St. Langley

www.whidbeygems.com

ends or Family Coming F ri to Town?

Visit us in Historic Downtown Langley We have become a destination!

All Seasons Camping Please contact the Port at

221-7950

819 Camano Ave, Langley

Whidbey Island South

Vibrant Clothing Made in the USA Perfect for life in the Northwest Whidbey Island beckons We have been listed in Best Places Northwest!

315 FIRST ST., LANGLEY • 360.221.8202

210 1st Street, Langley 360-331-2212 www.knittypurls.com

WISH

Country Primitive Gifts & Decor Chet & Susie Creger 208 First Street Langley, WA 98260

Karen White, Broker Your Whidbey Connection 360-544-2380 cell 360-221-1828 office 360-221-8606 fax

206-965-0484 wishinlangley@gmail.com Wish in Langley on Facebook

216 1st Street, PO Box 1532, Langley, WA

2016

Beautiful, hand selected yarns Alpaca • Mohair • Cotton Angora • Hand dyed Wool & Silk Accessories, Needles and Books

WINTERONWHIDBEY

31

PERFORMING ARTS, FROM PAGE 31

partners.

The show runs Nov. 4-20. Tickets cost $18.

In February, audiences will be enchanted with the Tony Award-winning musical “Into the Woods,” a masterful twist on classic fairy tale favorites.

The show runs Feb. 10 to March 5.

Go to www.whidbeyplayhouse.com for details.

The Saratoga Orchestra and Whidbey Island Community Orchestra will ring in the season with a number of performances.

Whidbey Island Community Orchestra, which is composed of performers of all ages and ability levels, will perform Dec. 9 and 11 and Feb. 24 and 26 at locations to-bedetermined as of press time.

More information on the orchestra, including performance details, can be found at whidbeyorchestras.org.

The Saratoga Orchestra, under the direction of Anna Edwards, will perform three free family holiday concerts featuring “Peter and the Wolf ” and an instrument “petting zoo.”

The concerts are scheduled for Dec. 3 at the First Reformed Church of Oak

Lucy Brown photo

The Whidbey Children's Theater is a place where the whole family can enjoy performing arts.

Harbor; Dec. 10 at the Coupeville High School Commons; and Dec. 10 at the Island Church of Whidbey in Langley.

The following month, the orchestra will present the “ABCees of Chamber Music,” a concert featuring pieces by Malcolm Arnold, J.S. Bach, Caroline Shaw and

South Island Properties Books to delight the mind

YOUR

FIRST

STOP FOR 209 First Street, Langley (360) 221-6962 moonrkr@whidbey.com

WHIDBEY ISLAND RENTALS 360.341.4060

southislandproperties.com

Edward Elgar.

Tickets cost $25 per adult and $20 per senior or military member. Youth and students under age 18 are free.

For more information, visit www.sowhid bey.com.

Central Asian Bazaar

Music for the Eyes 360.221.4525 • 314 FIRST STREET, L ANGLEY

Exceeding Your Expectations

SHARON BOYLE REALTOR®, ABR, IMS, SRES, CNE

360-224-5266

sharonboyle@windermere.com

5531 Freeland Ave., Freeland • SharonBoyle.withwre.com Windermere Real Estate/South Whidbey

32

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

2016

WINTERONWHIDBEY

33

It’s All Here.

Make Port Ludlow your basecamp for exploring the Olympic Peninsula

THE RESORT AT PORT LUDLOW, is nestled on the shores of the Puget Sound, less than 10 minutes from the west

end of the Hood Canal Bridge. The Resort is home to beautiful residential neighborhoods, a 37-room boutique waterfront inn, a 300-slip marina, and a championship 18-hole golf course, recognized as the “Most Scenic in the World” by Esquire Magazine. Whether you’re looking for a get-away or a new place to call home, explore Port Ludlow.

golf.

marina.

inn.

home.

THE RESORT OFFERS: • • • • • •

Stay & Play Packages Farm-to-table dining Golf lessons & tournaments Kayak, boat, and stand-up paddle board rentals Award-winning homes and neighborhoods Food & beverage served all day at The Fireside

PORT LUDLOW WASHINGTON

www.PortLudlowResort.com | 1.800.455.0272 34

WINTERONWHIDBEY

2016

Karen White, Broker Your Whidbey Connection

360-544-2380 cell 360-221-1828 office KarenWhite@johnlscott.com

A quote I truly believe in, “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Maya Angelou

I look forward to assisting you in making your Whidbey Island real estate experience an exciting and memorable one that you will feel good about for years to come.

John L. Scott Real Estate • Whidbey Island South 216 1st Street • PO Box 1532 • Langley, WA

ISLAND COUNTY'S #1 CANNABIS SHOP GRAMS STARTING AT $8.00 PRE-ROLLS STARTING AT $5.00

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MON-SAT 8:00AM-10:00PM SUN 10:00 AM–8:00 PM

CONCENTRATES STARTING AT $16.00

LOCATED JUST 15 MINUTES FROM DECEPTION PASS!

EDIBLES STARTING AT $4.00

33858 State Route 20, Suite 101 Oak Harbor, WA 98277

CBD PRODUCTS STARTING AT $4.00 RSO STARTING AT $16.00 WE WILL MATCH ANY PRICE FOR SAME PRODUCT AND VENDOR!

LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO THE FLOOR SHOW IN NORTH OAK HARBOR! VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.KALEAFA.COM

AFFORDABLE SMOKING ACCESSORIES + KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF + BEST PRICES NORTH OF EVERETT

For use only by adults twenty-one and older. Keep out of reach of children. Marijuana can impair concentration, coordination and judgement. Do not operate vehicle or machine under the influence of this drug. There are many health risks associated with consumption of this product.

This product has intoxicating effects and may be habitforming.