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Greetings from Port Ludlow -
Vibrant. Vibrancy.
Summer colors are vibrant. Just look around at the vegetables, the berries, the flowers - all bright and perky.
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Chimacum Valley is experiencing VIBRANCY...and boy, oh boy, is that something to cheer about! Congratulations to our friends at Finnriver for the explosion of community at the Finnriver Orchard. We are thrilled to see the hard work and smart vision coming together - and hope you will make time to visit there too if you have not already.
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We are also pretty jazzed about what is going on this month with the Jefferson County Chamber and the Port Ludlow "Business Conversations" group - what FUN it will be on August 25th when the "boat in" and lawn movies take place.
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And it is a special time in the life of the Wooden Boat Festival as this is the 40th Anniversary. We will, once again, offer a
complimentary shuttle
from the Marina to Port Townsend throughout the weekend. It is on a first come, first served basis - so, please plan accordingly.
Our "resident blogger" - Kaitlin is at it again. This time it is all about a
Beach walk with the Port Townsend Marine Science Center. This is a really fun way to spend some time and learn a bit too!
And don't miss out on our "Hot Rates" - an August Summer Special. Monday - Thursday (
8/8-8/11, 8/15-8/18, and 8/22-8/25 only) enjoy accommodations in one of our beautifully appointed guest rooms for 30% off our best available rate.
Book online using the Package ID: "DEALS" or call 360-437-7000.
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P.S. Congratulations to our winners from last month's contest. Here are three of the best that say "summer."
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Photo Credit: Sheryl Hales
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| Photo Credit: Licia Brown Miller |
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So, this month the winner of the photo contest will get a $50 certificate at the Pro Shop. The first one with the most complete response is the winner! Bonus points for creativity in the answer.....
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The Hospice Foundation for Jefferson County Healthcare Charity Golf Tournament is coming up on Friday, August 12th. Check-in is at noon, followed by lunch, and a 1:00pm shotgun start. The format is a 4-person Scramble. Sign-up as a single, couple, or 4-person team and you will be paired as necessary. The tournament costs $60 for golf course members and $100 for non-members. Have the chance to win a 2017 Chevy Volt with a Hole-in-One! For more information contact the Pro Shop at 360-437-0272. A worthy cause - and a lot of fun!
Coming to play a round? Before you swing by the course, check out our Pro Tips to learn the best tips and tricks to play the course from our PGA professionals.
Brush up on your golf game with a Saturday Morning Clinic with PGA Teaching Professional, Ted Wurtz. The clinics take place at the golf course every Saturday at 10am for $20 and are limited to 6 people. To register or for more information, call the Pro Shop at 360-437-0272.
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Beach & Boat-In Movie Night is coming up soon on Thursday, August 25th. Come watch Disney's "UP" with us at the Marina on the lawn or anchor out and watch the movie from the comfort of your boat. Enjoy hot air balloon rides (wind dependent), a balloon decorating contest, henna, and more. For updates and more information, visit the
Movie Night Facebook Page.
Next month marks the 40th Annual Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend. (THAT was the year of the bicentennial -
where were you in 1976?) The Marina will be offering a complimentary shuttle to and from the festival.
Click here to view the shuttle schedule.
How cool is this? Last month a
historical anchor was kindly donated to the Port Ludlow community by the Black family. The anchor belonged to the ship the "Reaper" which caught fire in 1906 at the Port Ludlow mill dock. Over the course of two days the boat burned herself out. In the 1960s, two Port Ludlow men were scuba diving in Ludlow Bay and retrieved the anchor from the Reaper. The historical anchor is now displayed outside the Marina store. Can you just imagine what life was like then?
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Lots of new and exciting happenings at The Fireside. With awards, upcoming events, new menus, and retail products..there's something for everyone.
The Resort is honored to be a recipient of
Wine Spectator's
Best of Award of Excellence for the 5th year in a row. Congratulations to The Fireside team for their hard work and dedication.
Coming up on September 14th, the Cork & Canvas event will be hosted on the veranda at The Fireside by the Port Ludlow Artists' League. Join Marti Marthis (this is one of her paintings below) and learn to paint while enjoying a glass of wine and snacks and walk away from the evening with your own art.
Call The Fireside for reservations - $40 per person includes the art materials, instruction and snacks/wine for inspiration, 360-437-7412.
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The Fireside recently introduced the new
summer menus and a brand new
kids menu. The kids menu was chosen by children who had the opportunity to be a chef for the day. They tasted a wide selection of menu items and picked their favorites for the new menu. The kids drew pictures of the food and the dishes were named after them. Pretty sophisticated tastes - and the ROOT BEER FLOAT was a unanimous winner!
One of the "can't miss" items for The Fireside is Chef Dan's Granola. You can enjoy it at breakfast - and NOW you can purchase it to take with you from our retail area in the lobby. (available after August 1st...) It comes in two sizes, makes a terrific "hiking" staple and you'll want to take some home with you too. This is the first of several items we will begin packaging - next up is the dog biscuits - and stay tuned for the olive tapenade.
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Welcome Home to Ludlow Cove Cottages
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Ludlow Cove Cottages has only 24 remaining home sites to choose from and it's the perfect time to select your favorite with over 40% of the neighborhood sold. Model homes are open daily from 11am to 5pm and by appointment. Contact Joe Buskirk at 253-359-3113 for more information.
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The model home at Olympic Terrace II is well underway and is planned to be open to the public in late 2016. The homes in Olympic Terrace II will range from 1500 - 2000 sq. ft. and will be situated on home sites up to a half acre in one of the most beautiful areas of Port Ludlow. Located just off Teal Lake Road, these homes will offer picturesque landscapes, mountain views, and enchanting sights and sounds of Mother Nature.
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You may know and love us as a charming 37 room inn with award-winning wines and a talented culinary team that creates farm fresh cuisine, lulling you into a more relaxed and romantic world...but wait..there is more!
We also offer our group clients state of the art Audio Visual technology with our 80" Sharp Smartboard and 110mps cable modem bandwidth for our customer Wi-Fi.
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A smartboard is widely known as an interactive whiteboard or LCD computer driven device with interactive touch screen technology that connects to a computer and will mirror what is displayed on your monitor. If your desktop is being shown on the board, simply double tap an icon and that file will open.
Using the tip of your finger or touch pen, you can open and close documents, enlarge or shrink images, even make hard copy printouts. It is fully compatible with Windows and can easily import Microsoft documents including PowerPoint presentations. Edits and annotations can be saved to the file and the working document can be shared.
This interactive whiteboard or LCD is on a mobile stand and has great visibility in each of our meeting spaces.
Please contact our Sales Team at 360-437-7040 for more information.
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Dine Al Fresco on the Patio
"Sometimes you just want to enjoy a soup on a beachfront patio of a really nice restaurant and lazily watch the activity of the local marina. The Fireside Restaurant is just the place to do this. Soup and service were both great."
Fantastic Anniversary
Destination
"The Resort is a relaxing getaway in beautiful Port Ludlow! We enjoyed a sail on the Lady Washington tall ship then savored a delicious dinner and perfectly paired bottle of wine at the resort's restaurant. The resort is not large which we appreciate. The grounds are rustic but the amenities are modern and comfortable. We loved our stay and look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries there!"
Spur of the Moment Surprises
Make for Lasting Memories
"In early July we headed out for a drive to the Olympic Peninsula to view some waterfront cottages as a possible retirement living site. Afterwards we enjoyed lunch on the patio of the Fireside Restaurant. At the end of lunch I noticed a special offer to stay at the resort. We have been guests at the resort before and have enjoyed the opportunity to relax amid sea air and casual walks on the beach. This offer was too good to pass up. We immediately walked from the restaurant to the front desk, maybe no more than 30 steps. Because the resort is not far from the greater Seattle area, we booked two nights starting the next day. We went home and got everything in order to enjoy ourselves for the next three days away from our own housekeeping. We were not disappointed. We even had the opportunity to take the last two seats at a winemaker's dinner that was most memorable. Moral of this story is to sign up for regular communication from your favorite destinations because you may find opportunities that are too good to pass up. We signed up for the Stash Rewards program so we can do the same at other similar proprieties in that portfolio. We also shared the flash sale information with relatives and they came to join us for part of our stay."
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Our Favorite Links:
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| Linden, one of our VIPets, patiently waiting for a hand-crafted dog biscuit before his morning walk. |
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| Wild White Shrimp with Palouse Lentils. |
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Scallop with
Red Dog Carrots. |
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First pick of the season.
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Port Ludlow Sunset...
shared by Komo News.
Photo Credit:
Peggy Lee Flentie
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Totem Pole rising from
the flowers. |
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Heirloom Tomatoes with Buffalo Mozzarella.
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| View of Ludlow Cove Cottages from the Marina. |
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What's your favorite
Port Ludlow trail? |
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Cannon on the Tall Ships.
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Hawaiian Chieftain from the Lady Washington.
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Tall Ship Sails &
Blue Skies
WJGA tournament with 91 contestants ages 8 - 17 plus parents! Two great days!
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Experience The Resort at Port Ludlow and PAUSE with us....
Let us create the perfect celebration for your team. The Resort offers a close yet relaxing getaway with spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and Ludlow Bay, just 30 minutes from the Kingston Ferry and 40 minutes from the Bainbridge Island Ferry.
Book your retreat and receive the following:
- Welcome Champagne or Cider Toast
- Welcome Amenity
- One room upgrade for your VIP or Employee of the Year
Ask us about our custom group team building and onsite activities.
Offer Valid November 1, 2016 - February 10, 2017 - minimum of 8 rooms.
Contact Group Sales at 360.437.7040 for more information or
click here
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Featured Packages:
Hot Rates - Summer Deal Includes:
- One night's accommodation at 30% off our best available rate
- Valid Monday - Thursday (8/8-8/11, 8/15-8/18, 8/22-8/25 only)
- Use package id: "DEALS" when booking online
Dine & Unwind Includes:
- One night's accommodation
- $100 credit at
The Fireside
- A room amenity
Farm Tour Includes:
- One night's accommodation
- Self guided tour of Chimacum Valley Farms
- $50 farm bucks for your farms purchase
- Multi-course meal created by our Chef using chosen ingredients
Stay and Play Includes:
- One night's accommodation
- 18-holes per person
- Electric Cart
- Unlimited range balls
- $50 gift card for use at the Golf Course
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