December 2, 2016
Winslow Holiday Tree

Bainbridge & Kitsap Christmas Tree Farms | 2016

My Christmas tree is NOT up. Not even close.  Is yours?  Thanksgiving is officially over and the winter holiday season is underway. I am NEVER ready. But, ready or not, this weekend and next islanders will be out in force hunting down Christmas trees.  Next week there are snowflakes in the forecast, […]
June 29, 2016
Classes at Bainbridge Gardens

Bainbridge Gardens Summer Classes

Visiting Bainbridge Gardens is an excursion in and of itself. Acres of garden and landscaping goods, a forest trail, a gift store, a cafe and a playground make it a fun way to get outside.  But, Bainbridge Gardens also offers classes.  This is a great way to learn about a […]
May 19, 2015
Wineries on Bainbridge Island

Wineries on Bainbridge Island

Our Winery list is a pretty good one, considering we a small island.  The full list and links are below as well as a list of tasting rooms.  The Winery Alliance of Bainbridge Island coordinates collaborative events for all the wineries and is a great resource for islander wine lovers […]
December 8, 2014
Bainbridge Holidays 2014 Winslow collage

5 Very Bainbridge Ways to Enjoy the Holidays

1. Take Santa Photos at Columbia Bank with Nick Felky Dec 6, 13 & 20 – 10am-1pm Cash donation or non-perishable item appreciated 2. Build Gingerbread Houses a KiDiMu Dec 8th-14th – Mon-Sat 10:30-2:00/Sun 12:30-2:00 Free with admission or membership Decorate and take home the fun – more info at […]
September 24, 2014
Lytle Beach on Bainbridge Island by Jen Pells

Sunset Dinners | Lytle Beach on Bainbridge

Endless Summer This has been a fabulous summer on Bainbridge. No one in our family was ready for school to start, but ready or not, after Labor Day it did.  This year, more than ever, the weather was warm, the sun was out . . . all day, every day. […]
July 11, 2014
Bainbridge Summer collage 2014

Summer on Bainbridge Island | 10 Ways to Have Fun 2014

Summer in Full Swing Around here we all say there is no better place to be in the summer than the Pacific Northwest.  True story.  For our family summer means a lot of sports.  From soccer to softball to crew my kids are in it and we are there watching […]
June 30, 2014
CSAs on Bainbridge Island

CSA Season on Bainbridge

Fresh Vegetables I love this time of year because fresh vegetables are so easy to buy locally. We have been frequent shoppers at the Bainbridge Farmer’s Market in Winslow since we moved here, but this year we decided to join a local CSA (Community Sponsored Agriculture) program.  There are several […]
April 21, 2014
Local food on Bainbridge Island

Local Eats on Bainbridge Island

Spring is here and the best bounty of the year is available around the island. Newcomers to the island often ask about shopping, not just at big stores, but more they inquire about local markets offering local food.  The island is ripe with opportunities.  You can shop and stock you kitchen […]