I want to say something that I actually dont think many adults will listen , Two years ago, I was out running with my husband. No power Thursday from 4:ish PM to 2:ish AM, no power Saturday 8:ish AM to 3:ish PM, thick powdery snow, icy streets, people unable to leave their driveways, and 4-degree temperatures at times with wind chill. I called to them to stop so I could say hello and introduce myself, as Im always so , This past Friday morning, Gretchen Krampf co-hosted a radio show Lift Your Spirits! Next is a song that happened spontaneously during the Lummi . ), Funny things subtly shift inside you during a pandemic. We are now in some good sunshine and demasking here the fragrance of spring blossoms filling our , Orcas Island hasnt seen many gatherings over the past year, but yesterday there was a huge turnout to support the people of the Lummi Nation and the totem pole they are taking to Washington, D.C., as they stop at various important sites along the way to educate people and raise . Wonderfully cozily and maskless, too! Oh, how I love this event. You may know of them; I saw their Les Miserables parody many moons ago, but wow, have they been prolific ever since! Visit Velvet Ropes at .css-9x8bsw{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-9x8bsw:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-dkllzn{margin:0;color:#00A2FF;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-dkllzn:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}https://www.velvetropes.com/backstage. Cons: mainly they are social and economic. Our boys , Orcas Center did it again. The classes are full for , Well lookee here! Look at his shirt. On Friday night, temperatures rose quickly and snow , Sometime on Saturday from 12-6, stop by Rosario Resort to see their Festival of Trees (I happened to visit before the snow). I cant ever remember running into Ezekiel Barr without seeing a smile on his face. Seriously, this place is the best-kept secret on the planet. In the airport, of all places. Each of us will have a , Have you seen the new Orcas Veterinary Service? Ive been selling my recent book, Life on Orcas Island, at the Saturday Farmers Market this summer, which means I have fours hours to soak up all the beauty and local wonder downtown each time Im there. Recent job growth is positive. This is yesterday around Mt. The exterior of the home is lush with native trees and plants manicured to a tee. The Pirates of the Caribbean star owns a 45-acre tropical island called Little Hall's Pond Cay in the Caribbean. Lets see. Well, we may be in deep now, as it seems we watch a movie almost every day. The house is vacant. Matthew the Magician is one of our local phenoms, and his magic show is not to be missed. We also get a fantastic view of it whenever we take friends , Ive been doing a lot of travel-drooling from my kitchen table. Youre already 30-60 minutes early in the ferry line so you dont lose your reservation, and then a ferry is removed from the days schedule for a repair, or an important ferry worker has an emergency, or someone brings a car full of ammunition and everything comes to , I had one of the best salads ever. Were all supposed to be prompt individuals, mindful of basic courtesy, right? Years ago, I realized I didnt want to waste any treat-eating on desserts that arent really my thing. He has always been kind-hearted, even-keel, and helpful. The hospital drugs wore off after a week and I felt quite good. IF YOU MISSED IT OR WANT TO SEE IT AGAIN WATCH THE WHOLE SHOW BY CLICKING HERE! But wow. I read that orca whales were recently spotted in the area right outside our living room window where I used to paddle. Weve played instruments. If you havent been lately, go soak in the fantastic flora thats filling out so nicely. If you live here, you know immediately , Thank you, Orcas Island School District, for your free Wednesday COVID testing. Luke explained during the concert that their father was a music promoter, and their parents and four , I bet a lot of people on the island wonder what is legal when it comes to walking along a beach here on Orcas Island. It was lovely. Its awesome! I dont drink coffee, but noticed they carry bubble tea. But that wont stop us from the fun! Her idea: our first annual family amaryllis race from afar something living to hold us together in spirit and keep us in contact with each other over the life span of our plants during , During an isolating pandemic that provides month after month of familial togetherness, what do you buy on impulse? There is no charge, but they would appreciate a donation of whatever feels comfortable for you. Parenting had taken center stage over the years, and there , Lets get to the root of island time. I can speak on this topic because I am an expert. Itching for more Oprah? The gifts of introversion and introspection have begun, abruptly and a little early this year. The home features lots of artisan touches as well as natural lighting and gorgeous views of the ocean. The visiting soccer team was sent all the way back home to the mainland, and local sports practices , theOrcasonian.com has a new intern from Orcas Island High School! She has passed the helm , Meet Big Blue, the new glass crusher at Orcas Recycling Services named by fourth graders Audrey Hance and Lana Sasan after a name-voting contest at school. This isnt coming from someone who is easily discouraged by dreary weather. Our older son was always hungry for more and more science building, electrifying, wiring, soldering whatever he could find out there, he , Had I not put everything aside to enjoy the kids week-long break from school, this is what I would have shared with you several days ago. The gray blanket threatened to persist, but the sun broke through! **A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that The Gallery House was included in Oprahs transaction. What celebrities live on San Juan Island? I am one of those people who, freed from my cage, will want to go everywhere people are once we can joyously gather and communally eat and lightheartedly frolic! Thor is quite the phenom, which is why I highlighted him , Oh, how invigorating it was to show up at the track this afternoon and see parents, teachers, students, community members, concessions, hot dogs, normalcy, and excitement for the soccer and volleyball games! Wild turkeys are in certain places on the island but havent come to hang out near our house, at least in the last decade, , The festivities and fundraisers continue. , This Saturday all women are invited to Orcas Island Community Church for a simulcast event by speaker and author, Priscilla Shirer. (It says 2002 below, but its tomorrow! This past Saturday, I was , Over a month ago, long-time islander Troy ONeal suffered a stroke. (I dont make prints.) I barely dress in anything other than jeans and my black Patagonia jacket during the winter, so Halloween is , I sit here at a quiet table. Darvills Bookstore has a fresh supply of Life on Orcas Island books! Youve probably passed Lark a hundred times when youve been heading to the ferry and shes been out grazing. Today's Cross Country Meet Cancelled - Ferry Delays. , A big thank you to Lance and the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce for using some of my photos for the new visitor guide. Its unrelentingly uphill, which is great for wintertime conditioning, but the other draw is its beauty the thick moss, the dense fog that settles , COVID times have meant watching a lot more shows and movies than we ever did in the past. Check out the 2020 statistics from this site: Rays Pharmacy will be hosting four more author signings for Life on Orcas Island, the perfect Christmas gift for anyone who loves this place! Tuesday, December 13, 1-3 PM Thursday, December 15, 1-3 PM Friday, December 16, 9:30-6 PM Friday, December 23, 9:30-6 PM Thanks so much to all the , These adults and kids have been working really hard (and joyfully!) Anyone still need your senior portraits taken? They epitomize quiet strength and perseverance. I think of Christopher as a person who brings kindness, exuberance, and joy wherever he goes. Today was a morning of fall cleaning. Here they are Slanted Apple Farm Warm Valley Farm Lum Farm, Saturday was a beautiful day to celebrate the final Farmers Market of the summer, Last Friday at Orcas Center was the opening party of Island Bounty, a local art, food, and agriculture show celebrating all things related to the land here in our island community. MAF trains pilots to fly into remote, isolated areas in order , The simplest things bring me joy right now. I reach for names that Ive always known. You can see why Thank you, Walker, for allowing me to photograph you when I came upon you. Oh well. They had read and discussed the play the previous year when COVID shut down school at school for the last months , Tonight is the final performance of Romeo & Juliet at Orcas Christian School. Tonight Prune Alley officially opened at 6 PM with lovely speeches, a non-motorized parade of people walking down the street for the first time, KIND bars and homemade cookies, and middle-of-the-street socializing. Granted, I get pretty excited about anything new in these pandemic times. Thank goodness the ferries are running smoothly this week after last weeks postponement! Not only in the natural world but , This is what happens when youre visiting Orcas Island for a quick day trip and I happen upon you as the sun is coming out and illuminating the background scenery. Last week, they opened the doors of their new , One thousand doses made their way here today thanks to the National Guard. One of them is a multi-unit shopping plaza on North Beach Road. Come on down and get some goodies! "Top Gun" actor Tom Skerritt has a home on Lopez Island, while Bill Gates has one on Shaw Island and musician Steve Miller is selling his mansion on namesake San Juan Island for $16.8 million. I dont think anyone ever imagined empty, quiet public schools. Sometimes that happens the sickness persists when kids want to be at school, then , Ive always thought life here is like being in a little magical shake-up globe world. They also sell pupusas, burritos, quesdadillas, etc. I cant believe how quickly this phase came. We all took turns recording a message and laughing at our mess-ups. Ahh, the good life. The barn is a woodworkers dream. Bill Gates, Steve Miller, and Tom Skerritt are some of the other well-known people who own estates on the San Juan Islands. Photo of the Day: Stocking Up on Mainland Groceries, Scenes of Life Here Before the New Year Begins, Farmer to Farmland Program & Farmer Mentorship Program, Robert Dashs Micrographs in National Geographic, Come to the Carters Concert at the Community Church Tonight at 7 PM, High Tide Engulfs the Road at Crescent Beach, Life on Orcas Island Book Signing at Rays, 10:30-6 PM Today, The Annual Childrens Holiday Market at the Library, A Look at the Winter Holiday Artisans Market Last Weekend, Orcas Island Community Foundation Highest Gifts Per Capita in the Nation, Upcoming Author Signings at Rays Pharmacy. It also kicked off the Annual Orcas Island Farm Tour, which included the final Farmers Market of the summer . Originally published on May 31, 2018, 4:00 pm Tucked away between Seattle and Vancouver are the San Juan Islands. That means I paid a visit to the laundromat at Country Corner. Now that Oprah has purchased a beautiful retreat in Washington's San Juan Islands perhaps it's a good time for rock icon Steve Miller to sell his lavish estate in the same . The days are , Meet Brian and Jackie. How appropriate it is that our local Brograss just put on a concert at the Village Green to , Low tide around Indian Island is a phenomenal experience for nature lovers. The students have been working for over two months to make it a wonderful event. Bake Sale Outside Island Market till 4PM Today! Our kids have been tested three Wednesdays by you in the past month (two of which were in the past week), for a total of five tests surrounding our international travels, including a Walgreens before boarding a flight , (A momentary departure from Orcas Island life, continued from Walking Italys Scenic Towns I: The Planning) Dumbfounded that we actually made it on a plane to Europe in COVID times, headed for a vacation in Italy, it was good to have ten hours to let it all sink in before , Back in the dark months of COVID when there was no vaccine and no end in sight to isolation and sheltering in place, we were bundling up in the winter air and watching European travel documentaries by Rick Steves and Stanley Tuccis food travelogue called Searching for Italy. The GiveOrcas Campaign is going strong right now, and will continue until December 15th. She grew up on Beaver Island, the largest island in Lake Michigan. Aint nobody got time for that Oprah has come to town! We locals are surrounded by stunning scenery , Regarding the previous posts explanation of biologist/naturalist E.O. The rain held off for the students to shine, and the five seniors who graduated on Friday evening put on a Senior Spotlight pre-show (There was also a wonderful speech given by another , This past month has been wonderful for the soul. Mariah Carey - owns a house on Windermere, a private island connected to Eleuthera, where she married Nick Cannon in 2008. I was just there so our dog could have major dental work. Note, too, that the new hours are 10-5 on Mondays, Wednesdays, , There are no stoplights here. We got a little dinky one awhile ago, and here you never know if youll get another. Located on the Eastern coast of Orcas Islands East Sound sits the 41-acre estate known as Madroneagle now known as the Oprah house! So much energy, emotion, and education flow out of you every single day, and you can feel like youll have young children for a lifetime. It , I just wanted to write a little note of thanks to all of you who reached out or asked about me after having seen my Incapacitated post. Oprah Winfrey has worked her magic again. I couldnt figure out why all of , If youre starved for performance, as I am, you will have a ball watching these speeches the 9th and 10th graders at Orcas Christian High recorded on March 2nd for World History Icon Day at school. Love for others is what guides him, and he aims to , Oh, how fun and fleeting all of last weekends activities were! Orcas Island: Lance Evans, Executive Director of Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce and Cindy Wolf, San Juan County Council Member. From what Ive known in passing over the last decade, Christopher lives life to the fullest, making the most of each and every , One of the many activities during this extended Orcas Pride weekend was the Gay Field Day from 2-6 PM at the Village Green yesterday an afternoon picnic in which all islanders and visitors were welcome to come down and enjoy music, dancing, games, and performances I have to stop , The Northwest just cant help but rain especially this year! How we all have been needing events again that mark important milestones, endings, and beginnings in life. Youll have to go in Island Market and see them if you havent yet. 13 Kentucky Is Where J.Law's Heart Is It makes sense that Jennifer Lawrence owns property in Hollywood since she is one of the biggest actresses of the age. It epitomizes Orcas Island talent, courage, and supportiveness! Well still see , The Lummi Gathering of the Eagles Canoe Journey began Sunday, as the canoeists paddled from Anacortes to Lopez Island. It was so exciting! Blackberry season is upon us now! Jupiter Island is a popular vacation destination for celebrities and families because of its diverse range of activities. , Saturday, November 7, 2020: Joe Biden elected 46th President of the United States. See you this weekend at Camp Orkilas Haunted Hayride Saturday night, their Fall Festival Sunday afternoon, and trick-or-treating on Monday in Eastsound! Gretchen Krampf of IsleWork LLC coordinated these creative-community-collaboratory events focused on weaving our long-time and recently arrived islanders using the social arts , The second and final performance of Oliver Twist at Orcas Christian School was this past Tuesday evening. I love that walking into Eastsound means being on the stunning seashore or in a beautiful forest. Bobby Bare Jr. and Lilo Sanchez: Friday, June 18 at 6 p.m., Village Green. It , When you have kids that love to learn, homeschooling is not only enjoyable, its almost therapeutic. There were definite reasons that I chose not to for a long time. Matthew is pursuing a career as a Mission Aviation Fellowship Pilot. This extended weekend is so invigorating because everything is back as it was before COVID, and well get a taste of it all 4th of July Parade, Farmers Market, Matthew the Magician show, Martin Lunds One World 20th Anniversary Concert at the , Life on Orcas Island will be available across from the Village Green on North Beach Road today from 11-5 PM (thanks to the kindness of our former neighbor who now lives there). Orcas Island Weather in the Summer: In the summer, Orcas island is a warm adventure and relaxation paradise. Hes our ukulele instructor. Its not stiff and rigid. Orcas Center and Doe Bay Resort summer concert series line-up. This past weekend was stunning. Its a fundraiser for the 5th & 6th grade class at OCS to go to the Pacific Science Center. A line-up of various dogs, a bunny, and a bearded dragon. Its because we know the life cycle of the berry. Jun 20, 2018. Rubbing Literary Shoulders with John Muir, Girl Meets Dirt Wine, Sea Starling Rings, and Musicians at the Farmers Market, Sequel Deserves Some Sort of Grant, Aid, or Subsidy After All This Road Work, Public Works: Teezers Episode II by Frank Loudin, Author Signing at Darvills Bookstore from 3-5 Today, Life on Orcas Island at Farmers Market Today, Village on the Green Rock the Ages Tonight 6-9, Meet Jon Welch Hes Running for Congress UPDATED, Farmers Market and Book Signing at Darvills Tomorrow, Good Morning: Teezers Episode I by Frank Loudin, Village on the Green Event Tomorrow: Amplify Her, Susan Slapins Art, New Books, and Exhibit, Tune In to 1150 AM ~ Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie & Gretchen Krampf, Vacation Bible School July 5-8 (Starts Tomorrow! The lower level has a huge home office, but more important than that, theres a wine cellar and tasting room! In an effort to learn more, I read a bunch of books. And our only town is basically two main streets and their off-shoots. 7 PM at Odd Fellows, Orcas Youth Chorus Begins Sunday at 4 PM ~ Any 6th to 12th Graders Welcome, Todays Cross Country Meet Cancelled Ferry Delays, Simulcast Event Saturday at the Community Church, Darvills Book Signing Today, 10 AM to Noon, Stephanie Clairs Open House Art Show Tomorrow & Sunday. The maximum speed limit is 40 MPH. Depp takes advantage of the privacy of owning an island and he rarely shares his experiences with the media. Our first real snow of winter. and is back to rainy and gray all day today. Celebrity Real Estate Marina Piccola or small marina is the main swimming beach on Capri, with its crystalline waters and view of the , Speaking of presentations, performances, events, and activity bubbling up again in that direction (referencing the previous post), the Orcas Island Film Festival is coming! A few days ago, I took a leisurely evening walk (6:00 7:00 PM) through the Olga neighborhood while our son was helping someone fix their technology. over the past several months to bring this concert to you! Its from 9-3 with a few breaks in between. Heres a glimpse of festivities we were accustomed to enjoying together community cob-oven pizza nights, Camp Orkilas Fall Festivals, pumpkin carvings and cider pressings, team sports, , The smoke has been in and out, as has the fog brought on by the smoke, and seasonal change has been creeping in slowly in the midst (mist) of it all. Photo of the Day: Christmas Trees at Lum Farm. Matthew, Nathan, and twins Emy and Lisa are kind-hearted, intelligent, polite, respectful, and respectable young adults. I wanted to soak in every last second honoring the five graduates. I purposely left my camera at home for graduation at OCS. I thought you might like a little vicarious , Ive heard it takes about 30 days to establish a new habit, so I Googled it and the first line that came up said this: It can take anywhere from18 to 254 daysfor a person to form a new habit and an average of 66 days for a new behavior , Last night I took our older son and his friend to a concert in Everett by for King + Country, a Christian band led by two Australian brothers named Joel and Luke Smallbone. There are a few parks and playgrounds in Orcas Island, WA, including Eastsound Waterfront Park, Stonebridge Terrill Preserve, and Eastsound Village Green Park. US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, Condoleeza Rice, Josh Groban, Kat Dennings, the list goes on. , I was just about to head to bed around 10:30 when it hit me What am I thinking? It doesnt have to! Last Sunday, the library hosted the 8th Annual Childrens Christmas Market. (7-11 AM Today). It couldnt have been a more perfect time for the Orcas Island Garden Tour. I just happened upon her at Orcas Center, as the Choral Society was rehearsing for their weekend concerts. Come on down and visit me at Darvills this morning from 10-12! Slate stone pavers weave through the gardens, which sets the tone of the Zen-like feel of an already peaceful, earthy landscape. Friday night was yet another wonderful evening of entertainment at the Village Green for the Summer Series Finale. Really humbled. Smiling faces, dancing bodies, and jolly Odd Fellows practiced and prepared for Saturdays Solstice Parade last night at the first of three Village on the Green events See you at the Solstice Parade, if , Last week some wonderful moments of closure happened. As for what the locals thinkthose that we know are stoked for a surge in tourism which is already a booming business from June to September. Raw, brave sharing is inspirational and powerful. In such a tiny little village, its important to be in the middle of where all of the main action is. Thanks to our local island connections and diligent pals keeping an eye out, Velvet Ropes can now exclusively confirm that in a multi-million dollar deal closing on May 31, 2018, Oprah bought a massive compound on Orcas Island! If youd like to attend one of Orcas Island Community Churchs Easter services tomorrow, there will be an in-person, outdoor sunrise service at 6:30 AM out in OICCs backyard, which you can also watch livestreaming here: There will also be an in-person , Sometimes you just need to be swept away into a beautiful storybook land. And at just the perfect time for Christmas! This time in a boffo real estate transaction. Its the most relaxing and beautiful place weve ever been. If youve never been to any of these, you are invited to any and all. According to public records, the larger parcel went for $7,150,00 and was purchased by West Hollywood-based Madrona Tree LLC, whose administratormanages Oprahs personal finances. The perfect gift for the person who loves Orcas Island and already has everything they want! The master bedroom features a stone wall with naturalwood accents and an en-suite master bathroom full of marble and spa-like amenities. Several of the Orkila staff have tested positive for COVID, so everyone has decided to play it safe. Lots and lots of FREE clothes!! When town is already quiet from a pandemic, and political news is keeping us on our toes, we awaken one morning to silent machines and black digital clocks. Pandemic, Politics, and Now a Power Outage? He even spoke up for me . Its not because weve had our fill. I cant help but pass by it and marvel at the abundance happening inside. The Hut. Josh Groban and Kat Dennings couldnt resist a photo with our superstar pup, Fitz! Always in search of fascinating documentaries, we watched the new Netflix seriesCountdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Spaceabout the four civilian , This is their return to the island this morning after winning the state championship last night, I was born in Texas, the fifth child 11 years after my closest sibling. Whenever the incessant rain and cloudiness clears, I just have to book it up to my favorite spot, Ship Peak on the south side of Turtleback Trail. Deer are grazing, bunnies are hopping, birds are chirping, and two snakes and two alligator lizards found themselves in our critter cage this afternoon (we catch , How uplifting it is to have a full week of sunshine it changes everything! On his birthday walk the other morning, he captured one of the rare times that high tide overtakes the road along Crescent Beach, pushing all the driftwood across it. The Orcas Island Film Festival Begins in 2 Days! The library is one of them. Theres just something fulfilling about getting four home-size loads of laundry done in . If you were anything like us, you hunkered down and , Take a look at the following festivities that we islanders have grown so accustomed to celebrating together throughout the year, every year Seniors Have Talent show at the Senior Center (November) Hops on the Rock in Eastsound (November) Clay Cafe in the Public School art room (November) Community Thanksgiving Potluckat . Western legend John Wayne's penchant for fishing led him to purchase a private island, known as Taborcillo, off Panama's southern coast. All the comforts of a five-star resort can be found here, with 1,000 acres of untouched land and a beach that stretches for 1.5 kilometers (1 mile). I dont remember ever observing music like this. I love love. This years candidates? Wow, is there a lot of music happening these days! Click here to listen. Clothing, jackets, blankets, shoes, kids clothes at the Orcas Christian School , Every now and then, life takes us either to the mainland or Friday Harbor for various types of appointments. But something began to happen outside our window. Too pretty to eat! I want you to get a closer look at the brochure shes holding its important. Instead, it went , When we moved to Orcas, we bought a house that was in excellent shape from a single woman who was very gentle on it. I took deep, nourishing breaths of relief all day long. Some people are lonely and isolated from loved ones. Here is the first one submitted. Here are some scenes from out on the streets I hope you had a wonderful Valentines Day wherever you are! The high schoolers and teachers are doing so well the line memorization, the acting, the dancing, the costume-donning its a feast for the eyes, ears, and soul! Yesterday I experienced the gift of watching the Orcas Christian School music class practicing their Christmas songs, led by their wonderful teacher Mr. Rivera. Last night was the first night Prune Alley has been lit by its new lamps! One of the first things our kids lamented when the pandemic hit was the thought that Halloween would not happen. Forested hills reflect off of the calm ocean, and not even the buzz of a mosquito disturbs the lovely peace and quiet. But every now and then, when our foods getting low and were starting to pay way too much for the basics at the local store, its time to devote one whole day to ferrying , There was no gathering during Christmastime, so my sister sent all of us amaryllis bulbs. I dont know how to explain it. Ill keep you posted, as there will be Saturday book signings this month! I didnt plan to, but our neighbors called the morning after the first night and said they had been talking about the concert for TWO hours! Especially kids. 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