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Day Trip From Seattle: Vashon Sheepdog Classic

Published on October 4, 2015October 4, 2015 by money007pennyLeave a comment

The Vashon Sheepdog Classic in 2015 took place on September 10th to 13th at Misty Isle Farms on Vashon Island, WA. The competition happened Friday through Sunday, with Thursday being novice day. Each handler and their dog has the same course to complete with 5 sheep. They are allotted a certain amount of time to compete the course and are given a total amount of points to start off with. If sections of the course aren’t completed, then points are deducted accordingly. In addition, there was a Fiber Arts area set up with demonstrations and instruction about the various uses of wool.

Here are some photos of this fun day-long event!

Other tips: Bring cash! Bring a blanket or lawn chair and sunscreen!

More Information –

http://www.vashonsheepdogclassic.com/

In 2015, admission price was $8/person. There was a shuttle bus from the ferry terminal for $2 each way. I would highly recommend this over driving to Misty Isle Farms and trying to park.

Stay tuned to the website for information about the 2016 Vashon Sheepdog Classic!

*All photos are the property of Charlotte Moore, unless stated otherwise, and may not be used without written consent.

Day Trip from Seattle: Bainbridge Island/Kitsap County

Published on June 9, 2015 by money007pennyLeave a comment

Bainbridge Island is a beautiful island, only five miles wide and ten miles long. It’s just a short 35 minute ferry ride across Puget Sound from Seattle. This itinerary would make a great day trip from Seattle!

While there are many things to do on or near Bainbridge Island in Kitsap County, this post focuses on 3 great places to explore.

First up, the Storyville Coffee Company! The Storyville Coffee Company Roasting Studio is located on Bainbridge Island. Upstairs you can find the tasting room, which includes a full service espresso bar and some tasty snacks. You can find their facility at a business park called Coppertop Park.

“Don’t miss this” tip: Don’t forget to ask for the tasting item of the day. This is a baked good that they are developing, and best of all – it’s free!

Macchiato & Salted Caramel Linzer-style cookie

Next up, CB’s Nuts. This small nut roastery is located in an old Kitsap fire station at the intersection of Hwy 104 and Hwy 307. Here you can find freshly roasted nuts, seed and nut butters. There is an antique roaster which roasts peanuts daily. You can also hang out here and enjoy a beer or two!

“Don’t miss this” tip: Don’t forget to ask to taste something! I would recommend the cashew cardamom butter 🙂

Finally, Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm. A little off the beaten path, this small alpaca farm is a lovely place to visit. You can choose to take a tour of the farm ($60 for 4 people, by reservation), or a mini barn tour (11am at feeding time – $5/person), or choose to visit the store and look around the barn (free!). The farm store has raw fiber and yarns, as well as finished clothes and a few other items for sale.

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Storyville Coffee Company

http://www.storyville.com

9459 Coppertop Loop NE

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 206-780-5777

Hours: Everyday 8am-4pm

Live music on the 2nd Saturday of each month!

CB’s Nuts

http://www.cbsnuts.com

6013 NE State Highway 104
Kingston, WA 98346

Phone: (360) 881-0369

Hours: Mon-Thur 10am-5pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm

Sawdust Hill Alpaca Farm

http://sawdusthillalpacas.com/

25448 Port Gamble Road NE

Poulsbo, WA 98370

Phone: (360) 286-9999

Farm Store Hours: Daily 11am-4pm.

*All photos are the property of Charlotte Moore, unless stated otherwise, and may not be used without written consent.

Skagit Valley Tulips

Published on April 6, 2015 by money007pennyLeave a comment

I know I said that I was going to feature Thailand during the month of April, but last weekend, while on my way down to Seattle, I visited the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Since the festival only happens during the month of April, and starting earlier or later depending on the tulips, I figured I should write this one up quite quickly. For 2015, the festival started about a week early, and will go until April 30th.

Rogue red tulip!

Here the workers are cutting the flowers in the early morning hours before the rest of the tourists arrive!

Skagit Valley is exactly halfway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, BC, and directly off I-5. It gets super busy on the weekends (the freeway exits back up), so it’s best to go early or on weekdays. The show gardens are open from 9am-5pm everyday. There are 2 main show gardens, RoozenGarde and Tulip Town, plus acres of fields to see. This is a driving tour, so you’ll need to pick up a map or download it from their website. Note, it changes every year so you’ll have to make sure you get a new one as the crop fields rotate. You’ll see tulips, daffodils, irises, and even corn.

I decided to leave Vancouver super early (4:45am), to arrive just at sunrise (6:41am on April 3rd). None of the show gardens are open then, but I was able to drive around the whole area and occasionally pull off the road for a few photos. This daffodil one below is probably my favourite.

As you can see, the daffodils are almost finished for the season. This photo was taken April 3rd.

Information:

Website: http://www.tulipfestival.org/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SkagitValleyTulipFestival

When: April each year. Bloom times vary so visit the map to find out exactly when: http://www.tulips.com/bloommap

Where: Skagit Valley, exits 221-231 off I-5.

Show Gardens: RoozenGarde and Tulip Town. $5 admission, includes free parking. At the show gardens, you can purchase bulbs and buy cut flowers. Open 9am-5pm.

Limited parking on the side of the roads – and sheriffs will ticket you!

*All photos are the property of Charlotte Moore, unless stated otherwise, and may not be used without written consent.

Drink Your Way Through Bainbridge Island, WA

Published on March 26, 2015March 26, 2015 by money007pennyLeave a comment

Bainbridge Island Ferry

While there are many things to do on Bainbridge Island, this post focuses on 3 great places to enjoy a drink.

First up, the Bainbridge Organic Distillers! Bainbridge Organic Distillers is Washington State’s first distillery producing USDA organic gin, vodka and whiskey. They are also the only distillery producing spirits from scratch and on site. They make small batches, and tend to sell out quite quickly. They have 4 products: Bainbridge Legacy Organic Vodka, Bainbridge Heritage Organic Doug Fir Gin, Bainbridge Battle Point Organic Wheat Whiskey (I’m drinking this right now!), and finally Bainbridge Organic Vanilla Whiskey. Check out their website to see the numerous awards that they’ve won, even after only being founded in 2009. You can find their facility at a business park called Coppertop Park.

“Don’t miss this” tip: Seasonally, the distillery produces maple syrup that has been aged in the barrels of their Battle Point Organic Wheat Whiskey! More details are below.

Next up, Bainbridge Island Brewing Company. Literally next door to the distillery you can find this great brewery. They have a flagship line of 5 beers: Kommuter Kolsh (ABV 5.0%, IBU 20), Eagle Harbor IPA (ABV 6.0%, IBU 60), Bainbridge Pale Ale (ABV 5.4%, IBU 40), Arrow Point Amber (ABV 5.2%, IBU 25), and Battle Point Stout (ABV 6.6%, IBU 45). In addition, there are plenty of seasonal options to try as well. There is no kitchen at the brewery, but they encourage you to bring a picnic or take out food. There is also free wifi and plenty of tv’s to watch local sports. Check out their event calendar for trivia, live music and more.

“Don’t miss this” tip: The brewery is dog friendly! Again, more details are below.

Finally, Rolling Bay Winery. A little off the beaten path, this small boutique winery shouldn’t be missed. You will likely be greeted by winemaker Alphonse de Klerk when you arrive. You won’t be disappointed by the friendly people and delicious wine. For a small winery, they produce a surprising variety of wines, including: chardonnary, pinot gris, manitou red (blend), cabernet sauvignon, and syrah.

“Don’t miss this” tip: Rolling Bay Winery is open every other weekend for tasting so you must check the website to confirm they are open before you visit. Further details are below.

Bainbridge Island Beach w/ a view of Mt. Rainer

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Bainbridge Organic Distillers

http://www.bainbridgedistillers.com

9727 Coppertop Loop NE, Suite 101

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 206-842-3184

Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-5pm

Free tasting!

Bainbridge Island Brewing Company

http://www.bainbridgebeer.com

9415 Coppertop Loop NE, Suite 103

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 206-451-4646

Hours: Mon-Fri 2pm-9pm, Sat 12pm-9pm, Sun 12pm-7pm

Rolling Bay Winery

http://www.rollingbaywinery.com

1034 Beachcrest Drive

Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Phone: 206-419-3355

Tasting every other weekend, $5 tasting fee

*All photos are the property of Charlotte Moore, unless stated otherwise, and may not be used without written consent.

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