New ThingstoDoonWhidbeyIslandwhilestayingat TheQuintessa! · 2019. 2. 10. · *"These"fun"facts"&"informational"tidbits"are"provided"by"The"Quintessa"on"beautiful"Whidbey"Island"

*"These"fun"facts"&"informational"tidbits"are"provided"by"The"Quintessa"on"beautiful"Whidbey"Island"

offering"lodging"for"2"for"Romantic"Getaways"or"32"for"Wedding,"Reunions"&"Retreats.""TheQuintessa.com"

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Things"to"Do"on"Whidbey"Island"while"staying"at""

The"Quintessa!""

Suggested"itinerary"for"your"stay"with"us""Day$One$$

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Imagine"arriving"on"the"Island,"having"one"of"the"best"night's"sleep,"and"waking"up"

to"your"choice"of"activities!""After"breakfast,"take"a"Winery"Tour"and"then"head"out"

for"some"Outdoor"Adventures:"""

WINERY$TOURS"Spend"an"afternoon"sampling"some"of"the"many"wonderful"wines"created"at"local"wineries,"among"the"finest"the"

Northwest"have"to"offer."

Spoiled$Dog$Winery$Located"practically"down"the"street"(well"…"it’s"an"4"or"5"mile"street)"from"The"Quintessa"""The"tasting"room"is"in"their"winery"so"you"can"enjoy"the"ambiance"of"the"wine"barrels"as"you"sip"their"award"winning"wines. ""360.661.6226""|""spoileddogwinery.com"

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Greenbank$Farm$

Loganberry"wine"or"Whidbey"Port! 360.678.7700""|""greenbankfarm.com"

Comforts$of$Whidbey$

Overlooking"the"Puget"Sound,"this"family[run"farm"and"winery"on"South"Whidbey"Island"is"a"perfect"place"to"stop"and"

enjoy"a"taste"of"local"wine."""360.969.2961""|""comfortsofwhidbey.com"

Whidbey$Island$Vineyards$&$Winery$

Crisp"fragrant"estate"whites,"perfectly"suited"to"the"region's"culinary"treasures;"unusual"lighthearted"rhubarb"wine;"

classic"reds"and"whites."Discover"award[winning"wines,"tour"the"winery"grounds,"and"learn"about"grape"growing"and"

wine"making.""360.221.2040""whidbeyislandwinery.com"



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Bayleaf$

Whidbey"Island’s"source"for"all"things"delicious!""360.678.6603""|""bayleaf.us"

Blooms$

Equipped"with"an"art"gallery,"talented"local"artists"exhibit"paintings,"encaustic,"sculpture,"fiber"arts,"jewelry"and"more"in"

rotating"shows.""360.331.4084""|""bloomswinery.com"

Ott$&$Murphy$Winemakers$

On"the"waterfront"in"historic"downtown"Langley,"on"Whidbey"Island.""360.221.7131""|""ottmurphywines.com"

Whidbey$Island$Distillery$

Whidbey"Island"Distillery’s"Loganberry"Liqueur"continues"the"great"northwest"legacy"of"fine"liqueurs"made"from"this"

unique"berry.""(360)"321[4715"|"whidbeydistillery.com"

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OUTDOOR$ADVENTURES"$Sail$the$Cutty$Sark"

Charter"a"beautiful"vessel"for"a"scenic"sail"throughout"the"waters"surrounding"Whidbey"Island"and"the"San"Juans"aboard"

with"Capt."John"Stone"at"the"helm!"""360.678.5567""|""svcuttysark.com/cutty.pdf"and"svcuttysark.com"" "

Deception$Pass$Tours"Learn"about"Deception"Pass,"the"Bridge"and"surrounding"area"on"this"amazing"one[hour"tour"aboard"the"“Island"Whaler.”"

Enjoy"the"thrill"of"a"fast"jet"boat"through"Deception"Pass"with"a"knowledgeable"fun"interpreter.""888.909.8687""|""

deceptionpasstours.com"

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Half$Link$Bicycle$Shop"

Rent"a"bike"in"the"Bayview"Corner"and"pedal"through"some"of"the"most"scenic"cycling"routes"in"the"Puget"Sound[gorgeous"

countryside,"forest,"and"shoreline!"While"Whidbey"Island"is"a"little"hilly,"its"raw"beauty"compensates"its"rough"terrain.""

360.331.7980""|""halflinkbikes.com"

Mystic$Sea$Charters$Whale$Watching$

A"variety"of"excursions"are"available"including"orca,"humpback,"and"minke"whale"watching"tours"that"run"May"through"

October."Gray"whale"tours"are"conducted"in"the"calm"protected"waters"of"Saratoga"Passage"among"other"locations."""

800.308[.9387"|"mysticseacharters.com"

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Whidbey$Island$Kayaking$Company$

Sea"kayaking"is"the"quintessential"Northwest"adventure"giving"you"a"glimpse"of"Whidbey"Island"from"a"unique"

perspective"of"the"water."Five"different"launch"locations,"determined"by"tide"and"weather"conditions.""

800.233.4319"|"whidbeyislandkayaking.com"

"

Whidbey$Island$Moped$

Moped"rentals"and"custom"tours"available.""Oceanside"location"in"Langley!""360.221.5152""|""whidbeyislandmoped.com"

Half"the"fun"after"a"full"day"is"selecting"your"place"to"eat!""Visit"the"website"next"to"the"Dining"symbols"below:"

"""visitlangley.com/dining"



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ARTISTS$&$GALLERIES"Whidbey"Island"is"rich"in"art!"The"natural"beauty"and"serenity"make"a"perfect"haven"for"painters,"sculptors,"glass"blowers,"

fiber"arts,"weavers,"quilters,"wood"artists,"writers,"and"performing"artists."Dozens"of"open"studios"and"tours"are"available"

year[round."

Brackenwood$Gallery$

302"First"Street,"Langley"360.221.2978"|"brackenwoodgallery.com"

Rob$Schouten$Gallery$$

765"Wonn"Road,"#C103,"Greenbank"360.222.3070"|"robschoutengallery.com"

Museo$Gallery$

215"First"Street,"Langley"360.221.7737"|"museo.cc"

Inspired?$…""$Sweetwater$Creek$Farm$Studio$

Offering"workshops"year[round"in"printmaking,"handmade"books,"fiber"arts,"paper"and"book"arts,"weaving,"gourd"vessels,"

mixed"media"processes,"and"painting.""7960"Scatchet"Head"Road,"Clinton"(just"minutes"from"The"Quintessa)"

360.579.2395"|""sweetwatercreekfarmstudio.com"

$MUSEUMS"$South$Whidbey$Historical$Society$The"South"Whidbey"Historical"Society"collects,"preserves"and"presents"information,"stories"and"artifacts"of"South"

Whidbey’s"history,"weaving"together"the"diverse"experiences"of"our"people"as"context"for"today’s"decision"makers"and"

inspiration"for"tomorrow’s"leaders.$

360.221.2101"|"southwhidbeyhistory.org"

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Island$County$Historic$Society$Ice"Age"relics,"Mammoth"remains,"a"fine"Native"American"collection"–"including"cedar"dugout"canoes,"maritime,"early"

settlers,"and"the"first"automobile"on"Whidbey"Island"(1902"Holsman"auto"buggy)"are"highlighted"in"the"main"exhibit.$

360.678.3310"|"islandhistory.org"

Fort$Casey$Interpretive$Center$Interpretive"panels"in"Admiralty"Head"Lighthouse"tell"the"history"of"the"area"around"Fort"Casey"State"Park."The"story"

begins"with"a"brief"cultural"history"about"the"Native"American"nations"from"the"area,"and"then"leads"forward"through"

time"to"the"first"pioneer"settlers,"the"building"of"the"Red"Bluff"Lighthouse"and"the"construction"of"Fort"Casey.""Guided"

tours"of"historic"gun"batteries.$

1280"South"Engle"Road,"Coupeville"360.678.4519"|"parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Fort%20Casey&subject=all"

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Then,"an"afternoon"Golfing"and"visiting"one"of"several"Gardens:"$

GOLFING$$

"$Island$Greens$P$located(just(up(the(hill(from(us!$Public"9[hole,"par"3"course"and"driving"range"~"Peaceful"&"Unique.""3890"French"Road,"Clinton"360.579.6042"|""

whidbey.com/islandgreens"

Holmes$Harbor$Public$Golf$Club$$

Holmes"Harbor"Golf"and"Beach"Club"is"an"executive[style"golf"course"that"treats"the"golfer"to"a"variety"of"playing"

challenges"as"well"as"stunning"panoramic"views."Located"on"Whidbey"Island,"Washington,"this"golf"course"overlooks"

majestic"Puget"Sound"and"the"Cascade"Mountain"Range.""360.331.2363""|"""http://www.playholmesharbor.com"

DESTINATION$GARDENS"Gardeners"love"Whidbey"Island"for"its"unique"gardens"and"specialty"nurseries."

Meerkerk$Gardens$

53[acres"of"gardens"and"43[acre"forest"preserve"open"year[round"in"Greenbank."360.678.1912"|"meerkerkgardens.org"

Earth$Sanctuary$

A"72[acre"nature"preserve"and"sculpture"garden"on"Newman"Road"in"South"Whidbey."360.321.5465"|"earthsanctuary.org"

Lavender$Wind$Farm$

With"a"summer"blooming"season,"the"farm"is"within"Ebey's"Landing"National"Historical"Reserve"in"Coupeville."360."

678.0919"|""lavenderwind.com"



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Bayview$Farm$and$Garden$

Renowned"for"its"superior"collection"of"annuals"and"perennials;"located"on"SR"525"at"Bayview"Road."360.321.6789"|""

bayviewfarmandgarden.com"

Chocolate$Flower$Farm$

Eight"acres"of"display"gardens"and"a"unique"garden"shop"open"April"["October"on"Saratoga"Road"in"Langley."360.221.2464"

|"""chocolateflowerfarm.com"

Did"someone"mention"they"were"hungry?"

"""freeland[wa.org/foodanddining"

"

How"about"a"Movie"or"Live"Theatre"to"wrap"up"a"wonderful"evening?""

THEATRE"$The$Clyde$Theatre$Built"in"1937"at"the"height"of"the"Depression,"The"Clyde"brings"back"memories"of"grand"ol’"movie"house"days.""Today"it"is"

frequented"by"the"friendly"folks"on"South"Whidbey"and"continues"to"be"a"icon"with"owners"committed"to"community"and"

life"on"Whidbey.""Leave"your"change"in"the"jar"at"the"snack"counter"–"it"will"go"to"a"good"cause!"""

217"First"Street,"Langley"360.221.5525"|"theclyde.net"

"

Blue$Fox$DrivePIn$Bring"back"the"memories!""Open"for"more"than"50"years,"this"drive[in"has"first"run"movies,"double"&"triple"features,"

special"pricing,"arcade,"and"Go"Karts.""1403"Monroe"Landing"Road,"Oak"Harbor""360.675.5667"|"bluefoxdrivein.com"

"

Whidbey$Island$Center$for$the$Arts$This"community"performing"arts"center"serves"Whidbey"Island"and"outlying"areas"["the"246[seat"theater"hosts"a"year[

round"season"of"many"diverse"offerings."""

565"Camano"Ave,"Langley"360.221.8268"|"wicaonline.com"

"

Whidbey$Children's$Theater$Since"1981,"Whidbey"Children's"Theater"has"made"a"difference"in"the"lives"of"children"by"creating"opportunities"for"them"

to"discover,"experience,"and"participate"in"the"performing"arts."Located"in"the"heart"of"historic"Langley,"their""one"room"

schoolhouse"for"the"imagination""offers"participation"in"the"arts"so"children"will"learn,"develop"and"flourish"as"they"

engage"in"the"larger"realms"of"team"and"community."

222"Anthes"Ave.,"Suite"102,"Langley"360.221.2282""|""whidbeychildrenstheater.org"

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CHURCHES"$Calvery$Chapel,$3821$French$Road,$Clinton$360.579.2570$P$located(just(up(the(hill(from(us!(((((((ccwhidbey.com$$St.$Herbert$Catholic$Church,$804$3rd$Street,$Langley$360.221.5383$$$sthubertschurch.org$"

Trinity$Lutheran,$18341$State$Route$525,$Freeland$360.331.5191$$$$trinitylutheranfreeland.org""



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Day$Three$"

"

On"the"weekend,"visit"one"of"our"many"Local"Farmer's"Markets"and"bring"home"

some"fresh"organic"products"and"handmade"goods:"

"LOCAL$FARMER’S$MARKETS"Enjoy"Whidbey's"natural"bounty"featuring"fresh"produce,"plants,"flowers,"baked"goods,"hot"foods,"honey,"jams,"teas,"art,"

crafts,"music"and"more,"found"at"local"farmer's"markets"from"Clinton"to"Oak"Harbor."

Clinton$Thursday$Market$

July"–"August"""425.791.1192"

Langley$2nd$Street$Friday$Market$

June"–"September""360.341.4456$

Bayview$Farmers$Saturday$Market$

March"–"December"""360.321.4302"

South$Whidbey$Tilth$Farmers$Saturday$Market$

May"–"October"""360.579.2892"

Greenbank$Farm$Sunday$Market$

April"–"October"""360.678.7710"

Coupeville$Farmers$Saturday$Market$

April"["mid[October"""360.678.4288"

Oak$Harbor$Thursday$Public$Market$

June"["September"""360.675[0472"

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You"can"work"up"a"nice"appetite"by"Diving"or"taking"a"Hike"at"one"of"the"nearby"

Parks"&"Beaches:""

DIVING$"

Scuba"diving"is"a"popular"activity"along"the"shores"of"Whidbey"Island."Diverse"sea"life"such"as"octopus,"wolf"eel,"lingcod,"

sea"cucumber,"crab,"scallops,"and"more"can"be"seen"under"the"cool"water."Open"water"certification"is"required"before"you"

start."Air"fills"and"certification"are"available"at"Whidbey"Island"Dive"Center"in"Oak"Harbor"""360.675.1112"""

whidbeydive.com.""

Deception$Pass$Deception"Pass"State"Park"north"of"Oak"Harbor""

Ebey's$Landing$South"of"Coupeville"on"Ebey"Road""

Langley$Tire$Reef$At"the"Marina"in"Langley"

$

PARKS"$

South$Whidbey$State$Park$South"Whidbey"Island"State"Park"is"a"347[acre"park"with"over"3.5"miles"of"hiking"trails"and"2"miles"of"saltwater"shoreline."

The"park"offers"a"unique"outdoor"experience"with"347"acres"of"old[growth"forest,"tidelands,"and"panoramic"views"of"the"

Puget"Sound"and"Olympic"Mountains.""""888.226.7688.""

Langley$City$Beach$and$Marina$Beach"access"is"available"off"of"First"Street"and"the"marina"at"the"east"end"off"of"Wharf"Street."A"birdwatcher’s"paradise,"

the"saltwater"and"nearby"thickets"are"flush"with"cormorants,"grebes,"mergansers,"loons"and"other"water"fowl,"eagles,"and"

small"perching"birds.""

Seawall$Park$Located"within"walking"distance"of"The"Inn"at"Langley"at"the"North"end"of"Anthes"Avenue,"this"park"features"totem"poles"

and"great"views"of"Saratoga"Passage.""Ring"the"bell"if"you"see"a"whale!""

Castle$Park$A"fantasy"playground"come"true!""Safe,"clean,"castles"with"towers,"ramparts,"swings,"slides"and"more.""Skate/bike"park,"a"

newly"built"pump"track"for"bikes,"and"lots"of"trails"are"available.""

Dave$Mackie$County$Park$Four[acre"park"on"Maxwelton"Road"in"South"Whidbey"Island.""

Ebey's$Landing$National$Historical$Reserve$The"reserve"provides"a"vivid"historical"record"where"Pacific"Northwest"history"is"still"clearly"visible"in"the"landscape."

Historical"features"of"the"reserve"appear"to"today's"visitors"much"as"they"did"a"century"ago"when"New"England"sea"

captains"were"drawn"to"Penn"Cove."Located"in"central"Whidbey"Island"on"SR"525.""""360.678.4636."

"

More"appetizing"food"locations.""Bon"Appetit!"

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BEACH$ADVENTURES""""listed"in"order"of"proximity"to"The"Quintessa """"""" "$

Dave$Mackie$/$Maxwelton$Beach$Park$(located"just"down"the"hill"to"the"stop"sign,"then"turn"left"to"the"beach)"Hunt"for"seashells,"interesting"stones,"watch"for"wildlife,"swim,"sunbathe,"picnic"or"just"relax"and"enjoy"the"spectacular"

views"of"the"Olympic"Mountain"range.""Great"for"kids:""swings,"climbing,"BBQ.""There"is"also"a"nice"baseball"field."""You"can"

go"past"the"“Private"Beach”"signs"and"walk"for"miles"along"the"coast.""Just"stick"to"the"shoreline"and"respect"the"

homeowner’s"privacy."

$

Possession$Point$State$Park$(located"up"the"hill"to"the"stop"sign,"then"turn"right"and"follow"the"signs)$A"primitive,"steep"trail"leads"up"to"the"cliff"top"and"great"views.""There"is"a"grassy"area"and"caretaker’s"house"adjacent"to"

the"beach.""Colorful"pebbles"line"the"beach.""The"expansive"underwater"shelf"features"some"of"Puget"Sound’s"best"salmon"

fishing.""If"you"walk"to"the"right"(north),"you’ll"come"to"a"family[owned"business"that"has"been"selling"bait"there"for"nearly"

half"a"century.""Fresh"bait"is"collected"via"net"and"brought"back"for"you."""

$

Double$Bluff$Beach$Miles"and"miles"of"broad,"sandy"beach,"tidal"pools,"and"unusual"bluff"erosion.""Evidence"of"violent"glacial"action.""One"of"

Whidbey's"best"bets"for"glimpsing"a"migrating"gray"whale.""The"beach"is"very"shallow.""(P.S.""If"you"see"any"newborn"seal"

pups,"please"keep"your"distance.""The"moms"leave"them"to"get"food"and"return"to"care"for"them"after"a"while.)"

$

Fort$Ebey$State$Park$The"645[acre"park"on"Whidbey"Island"was"originally"built"to"protect"American"soil"from"invasion.""It"now"features"miles"

of"hiking"trails"and"stunning"high[bluff"views"of"Port"Townsend"and"the"Olympic"Peninsula"~"three"miles"of"saltwater"

shoreline"on"the"Strait"of"Juan"de"Fuca,"a"freshwater"lake"for"fishing,"and"miles"of"hiking"and"biking"trails"including"Kettles"

Trail"all"the"way"into"the"town"of"Coupeville."""888.226.7688."

"

Fort$Casey$State$Park$Originally"the"major"focus"of"the""Triangle"of"Death""designed"to"prevent"a"naval"invasion,"Fort"Casey"now"welcomes"

visitors"to"its"battlements"and"the"charming"Admiralty"Head"Lighthouse.""The"fort's"10[inch""disappearing""guns"are"now"

aimed"across"busy"shipping"lanes"filled"with"freighters,"and"passenger"cruise"ships,"as"well"as"naval"cruisers,"aircraft"

carriers,"and"submarines.""Take"the"ferry"to"Port"Townsend"for"a"daytrip"from"here"or"enjoy"the"activities"at"the"Casey"

Conference"Center."Keystone"State"Park"is"a"favorite"of"fishermen"and"scuba"divers"alike.""The"467[acre"marine"park"with"

a"lighthouse"and"sweeping"views"of"Admiralty"Inlet"and"the"Strait"of"Juan"de"Fuca"features"two"miles"of"saltwater"

shoreline"on"the"Puget"Sound,"and"includes"Keystone"Spit,"a"two[mile[plus"stretch"of"land"separating"Admiralty"Inlet"and"

Crocket"Lake"abound"with"birds"and"marine"life.""Bring"a"flashlight"and"a"kite"for"extra"fun!"""360.240.5584."

"

Deception$Pass$State$Park$Washington's"favorite"state"park,"Deception"Pass"State"Park"is"a"4,134[acre"marine"park"renowned"for"breath[taking"

views,"old[growth"forests,"abundant"wildlife,"and"the"spectacular"Bridge"and"Pass.""This"park"also"boasts"30"miles"of"

hiking"trails,"19"miles"of"saltwater"shoreline,"and"three"freshwater"lakes"great"for"scuba"diving,"saltwater"and"freshwater"

fishing.""Because"of"Whidbey"Island's"temperate"climate,"many"birds"and"waterfowl"winter"here,"including"an"abundance"

of"bald"eagles."Fishing"is"popular"in"Cranberry"Lake"and"in"waters"surrounding"the"Island."Charters"are"available"at"

Cornet"Bay's"marina."Sightseeing,"dinner,"and"whale[watching"cruises"are"available"from"many"nearby"sites."Tent"and"RV"

camping"are"available"year"round."""360.675.2417."

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