And what better place to hold this triathlon than at Lakedale Resort, as said by Karl Bruno, General Manager: “Nestled among 82 acres with three freshwater, spring-fed lakes, Lakedale is the perfect setting for the Three Lakes Triathlon what will arguably offer one of the most scenic courses available in the Pacific Northwest. The Lakedale experience will provide a challenge for serious triathletes and simultaneously offer a venue for weekend accommodations, outdoor entertainment, and fun-filled activities for the families who join them.

This year plan to visit the Isle Be Wed San Juan Island’s wedding show Saturday March 9th from 10am – 4pm. Here you will find showcase vendors from across the islands. Visit one of the three island event locations : The San Juan Yacht club, Outlook Inn in Eastsound, or Orcas Hotel at the Orcas Ferry Landing. Why bring in vendors from off Island when you can save money and have the ease of using Island professionals. Vendors include photographers, caterers, florists, musicians, accommodations, venues, and many more. Here is the short list of our favorites:

Lodging:

The Island Inn @ 123 West – This stylish botique hotel is perfect for you, your fiancé and up to forty of the people you really want to invite. Check out their beautiful wedding video.

Lakedale Resort - Lakedale Resort offers spectacular lakeside views and unparalleled wedding ceremony and reception sites for events up to 150 guests.

Food:

Cask and Schooner Restaurant - Come enjoy your rehearsal dinner at this fabulous nautical themed pub which features local produce, meat and seafood.

Transportation:

Schooners North - Celebrate your wedding aboard a schooner. Sailing aboard one of their traditionally gaff-rigged vessels engages your senses and takes you to another place in time, a time away from a busy world.

So mark your calendars Saturday March 9th from 10am – 4pm for the Isle be Wed wedding show and have your special day take place in a really remarkable place.

www.islebewed.com|facebook: Isle Be Wed|San Juan Island’s

During the summer this weekly Saturday event takes place at the newly renovated Brickworks and is the best place to find local fruits, flowers, herbs, goat cheese, eggs, tomatoes, jams and jellies, baked goods, sushi, sausages, sustainably harvested tuna, shellfish, grass-fed meats, and much more. You may also have the chance to listen to some live music, get a bike tune up or get a trim. Find this lively scene outdoors from the middle of April to the third week in October. The San Juans are beautiful year round though and we didn’t forget about our fall/winter visitors. The winter market is held at the Friday Harbor High School Commons on select Saturdays, November through March. See the market calendar for dates.

Vacation Home in the San Juans – why not?

Thinking of investing in a Second home or vacation home?  The San Juan Islands, located in Washington State, offer some of the most majestic sights from ocean views to whales, and a multitude of activities from kayaking, biking, hiking and more.  The Island’s close proximity to Seattle and the Eastside make it easy to travel to the islands either by car and ferry, plane, or boat.

Buyers, we have affordable waterfront -income producing properties-currently on the market.  There are great deals out there!  Limited land on the islands coupled with destination location status will continue to always make this an attractive place for buyers.  Our close proximity to Seattle (Microsoft and Boeing) make the San Juan’s an ideal vacation home getaway.  Our real estate values are solid and still affordable compared to other waterfront areas in the US.

My comments to sellers in this market: consider the 4 P’s of marketing- Product, Price, Place, and Promotion.  Make sure your home shines when potential buyers come through. Qtip clean, clutter free, and if you need help staging ask a professional!  You have all the control over making your home put its best foot forward.  Make sure you price accordingly.  You’ll get overlooked by overpricing a home in our current market.  You don’t have much control over location…it is where it is.  Knowing your audience helps with promotion.  The internet is a cost effective way to advertise and hit a large number of interested consumers – locally and internationally.

If you’re looking for a place that offers a little rest and relaxation and you’ve never visited the San Juan Islands you should consider doing so!

San Juan Singers celebrate this winter season with a Celtic flair: carols old and new accompanied by the sweet sounds of harp, fiddle, small pipes and Irish flute. Guests Mary WillAllen and Guthrie Burnett-Tison will chase away the winter chill with dancing accompaniments to your favorite holiday songs.

Coho Restaurant will provide a special pre-concert dinner; includes soup, salad, choice of entrée from specials menu, ice cream, glass of wine, and a special holiday goodie box. May not be combined with other specials, offers, discounts, coupons or promotions; must have confirmed dinner reservation 48 hours in advance to receive holiday gift. (Purchase theatre tickets separately through SJCT box office, 378-3210.)

Dinner Price: $25 p/p + tax & gratuity.

Date and Time: Saturday, December 15, 2012, beginning at 5:00 pm; curtain time 7:30

Location: Coho Restaurant, 120

That is the question posed by Kenmore Air in the Seattle Times today. ”We rarely discount our plane tickets, but we thought this would be a great way to reward our customers,”  says Todd Banks, CEO of Kenmore Air.

So if you want to see a $69 flight to one of the San Juan Islands get voting today on the Kenmore Air Facebook Page

Kenmore Air, you may be surprised to know, has been servicing the San Juan Islands for more the 20 years. Currently, Kenmore Air, offer daily flights to Friday Harbor, Roche harbor, Orcas Island and Lopez Island in San Juan Islands, from various locations in Seattle.

For more information take a look at the original Seattle Times Post.

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