Here you find great editorials on the very best of the privately owned places to stay, wineries to visit and activities to enjoy in the Pacific Northwest.
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Bayside Cottages
The private 12-acres are home to cottages each facing the water and connected to trails leading down to the private beach.
The Herbfarm
If you seek perfection, then an evening dining at the Herbfarm followed by a night in one of their suites will be as close as you will ever come to it.
Selah Inn on Hood Canal
This well-designed 7-room inn is one of the few where the hosts will prepare dinner for you, making your arrival as peaceful and relaxing as possible.
Tucker House Inn
This centrally located B&B allows you to leave your car behind since it is within walking distance of all Friday harbor's attractions.
Basel Cellars Estate Winery
This is a stunning place! Sitting atop 87-ares of vineyards, the main home is 13,800 sq. feet of luxury accommodations, ideal for groups of friends. The pool-side cabana is perfect for a couple alone.
Chateau Faire Le Pont
"Faire le pont" is a French phrase that means "bridging the gap." It describes when a holiday falls mid-week and you are having such a great time that you decide to extend it through the weekend...
Basel Cellars Estate Winery
At the base of the Blue Mountains on 87 acres of landscaped property (including 26 acres of estate vineyards), Basel Cellars Estate Winery is a true wine country resort...
Windy Point Vineyards
Originally called Windy Point Fruit Ranch, it was purchased in 1972 by Stanislaw Stepniewski and his wife Patricia. Stan, a retired mechanical engineer from Southern California and a Polish immigrant...
L'Ecole No 41
For a little "old school" charm to enjoy wine, look no further than L'Ecole No 41. Its historic location in an old schoolhouse gives a taste of interesting local history—and award-winning wines.
Walla Walla Vintners
Walla Walla Vintners is a limited production winery specializing in handcrafted, premium red wines. Myles Anderson and Gordon Venneri, who play dual roles as owners and winemakers, celebrated their tenth anniversary of commercial production back in 2005...