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Friday Harbor is quiet this time of year.

The hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, and everyone is ready to rest and relax.

So now is the time to plan your island escape for the winter with us at Friday Harbor House.

We are located atop a bluff overlooking the scenic harbor, just two blocks from the Friday Harbor ferry terminal.

To highlight the waterfront character of Friday Harbor, each guestroom offers earthy elements complemented with modern finishes.

When you stay with us, you can choose from our menu of pillow options.

You also receive our Salish Sea Dream Kit designed for ultimate relaxation.

To get you motivated to plan your rejuvenating getaway, we have the perfect packages and specials for all types of travelers.

First, consider our Island Enchantment package:

Friday Harbor House is the perfect year-round choice for romancing your sweet someone.

Leave the hustle and bustle behind and experience a scattering of rose petals, sparkling wine, fruit, and cheese upon arrival.

The next day you can wander the town together holding hands and enjoying the shops and galleries.

Return to Friday Harbor House for a 60-minute couples massage provided in the privacy of your room.

Then sink into a romantic bath with a bath bomb that will fill your jetted tub-for-two with wonderful scents.

Our Island Enchantment package includes:

  • Two-night stay
  • Bottle of sparkling wine with a fruit and cheese plate
  • Rose petals scattered in your room upon arrival
  • Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics bath bomb
  • In-room 60-minute couples massage

Second, if food is your passion, consider our Epicurean Escape package:

Want to indulge in an authentic island dining experience?

Then, let the feast begin with a cheese board and a bottle of wine in your room upon arrival.

Next, join us at the restaurant for a five-course tasting menu.

To finish evening, top it off with a relaxing evening in front of your fireplace and jetted tub-for-two.

Our Epicurean Escape Package includes:

  • One-night stay
  • Five-course tasting dinner for two
  • Artisan cheese board and a bottle of our Friday Harbor House Red Blend upon arrival

Third, if mixing it up with an adult beverage or two is your way to chill out, consider our Sip San Juan package:

Shake up your weekend plans with a fun adventure to San Juan Island.

Stay two nights with us and look forward to sipping wines, a distillery tasting, and sampling great brews.

There’s no better way to explore the island!

Our Sip San Juan Package includes:

And finally, everyone deserves a celebration, right?

Whether a special occasion or just a great accomplishment, celebrate with a getaway to our House with our Celebrate You package.

Toast your arrival with sparkling wine before indulging in dinner for two at the restaurant.

Top it off with house-made chocolate truffles in your room.

Relax in your oversized jetted tub with the Lavender Mini-Essentials Collection and feel refreshed after a restful night’s sleep.

Cheers!

Our Celebrate You package includes:

  • One-night stay
  • Bottle of sparkling wine and house-made chocolate truffles in room upon arrival
  • $50 dining credit
  • Pelindaba Lavender Mini-Essentials Collection (body wash, hand & body lotion, massage oil, body butter and a tea light candle)

To guide you, follow your passions, whether it be the beautiful scenery, food, drinks or just down-time.

Take time to pamper yourself with rest and relaxation during your winter island getaway.

Visit the San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau to see what’s new on the islands as well.

Come relax and rejuvenate with us in Friday Harbor during this quiet time of year.

September is an amazing time to visit Friday Harbor and the San Juan Islands as it marks the beginning of the annual “Savor the San Juans” festival.

And it is a feast for the senses.

From wine tastings to a brew fest, farmers markets to farm tours, the 12th annual “Savor” officially kicks off September 21 and runs through November 9.

Also included, film festivals!

Wines and wineries:

San Juan Vineyard is a beautiful 30-acre vineyard, winery, and historic tasting room.

While visiting, you can sip from a line-up of award-winning wines including estate-grown Siegerrebe and Madeleine Angevine.

The grapes they grow on their island estates are made into light, refreshing white wines.

Those wines pair perfectly with seafood and light meats.

You can also enjoy the ambiance of the grounds at a barrel tasting or harvest festival.

Oktoberfest:

Join San Juan Island Brewing Company for their 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration on October 12 from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

The celebration will feature up to 13 different styles of traditional ales and lagers all handcrafted in house.

Also expected, a German-themed menu, live music, costume contests, and games and activities for all ages.

Farmer’s Market:

Open every Saturday, April through October from 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., the San Juan Island Farmers Market features delicious island-raised produce, fruit and dairy products as well as fresh local seafood, shellfish, meats, and cheese.

Also, don’t miss the prepared food vendors that bring market customers delicious items like freshly baked goods, local seafood paella, San Juan Sea Salt, and homemade pasta!

The farmers market also hosts a wide range of talented, local artists and community organizations each week.

You can find the market at the historic Brickworks community center, just two blocks from the ferry landing.

Farm tours:

Rolling farmland, barns and farmhouses, fields of hay and livestock – the islands are home to a variety of farming styles.

Meet the largest herd of alpacas in the islands, or wind through a sweeping valley dotted with cows and sheep.

Find out what it takes to run a farm or spend your day picnicking in fields of lavender.

Visit them all during the San Juan Island Farm Tour September 21-22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Film Festival:

The exciting seventh annual Friday Harbor Film Festival is October 25-27.

This year the festival will screen 31 new documentary films, 23 short films, and a selection of films produced by student filmmakers.

Films will be shown in six venues, all within an easy walk from the ferry landing, airport, and port.

And while your sampling the bounty of the San Juan Island, make our House your home.

Friday Harbor House perfectly complements the charm and serenity of the San Juan Islands with its modern, comfortable design.

Your room features a cozy and romantic atmosphere complete with a king bed, picture window, gas fireplace, and an oversized jetted tub – the perfect way to wind down at the end of your day.

After a peaceful night’s sleep, you are greeted in the morning by the sun rising over the bluff.

Watch the ferries and boats come and go while sipping coffee in your room or as you enjoy brunch in our restaurant.

Our charming and modern hotel, just steps from town, offers the best hospitality and views in Friday Harbor.

From helping to arrange island activities to setting up a romantic night in, our team is here to make your stay unforgettable.

We can’t wait until you #comebythehouse.

Boasting an average of 247 days of sunshine every year, the best time in Friday Harbor is the Summertime.

San Juan Island offers an abundance of outdoor activities to choose from.

If it’s adventure you like, then head out on a kayak trip or cycle around the island on the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway.

You can also hike, golf, canoe and scuba dive.

There are recreation opportunities for all types of travelers.

One of the most exciting activities is the San Juan Island Zip Tour.

The family-friendly zip tour features eight zip lines that will take you through a beautiful forest, across a pristine lake, and over protected wetlands.

This tour is an amazing way to experience the natural landscape of San Juan Island while zipping from platform to platform through the forest canopy.

If you enjoy the slower side of things, check out the Pelindaba Lavender Farm.

Spread over 25 beautiful acres with lake and Olympic Mountain views, you can stroll through the organically-certified fields.

Be sure to bring your camera.

You can also visit the nursery and on-site essential oil distillery.

Picnic on the lawns or in the fields and enjoy lavender-based snacks and refreshments during the summer.

The Annual San Juan Island Lavender Festival, held at the farm is right around the corner, July 20 and 21.

And while you’re here, stay and dine with us at Friday Harbor House.

We offer a variety of packages and specials, so you’re sure to find one that fits your lifestyle.

Enjoy the views while dining in our restaurant.

Watch the ferries come and go from our sun drenched deck.

We offer an authentic San Juan Island dining experience.

We feature seasonal specialties and the freshest fare from local waters and farms.

Menu items change frequently as you never know what our culinary team will forage from the island’s natural bounty or snag from the local farmer’s market.

And don’t forget happy hour.

Also, look for a new addition to our outdoor deck coming later in the month of July.

We are very excited!

See you in Friday Harbor during the Summertime!

‘Tis the season for a winter escape.

San Juan Island has everything you need for the perfect winter adventure and is a magical destination during the holiday season.

From a tree lighting and artisan craft fairs to special gallery showings and outdoor activities (bundle up), San Juan Island is sure to make your holidays merry and bright.

During your fun winter adventure, let Friday Harbor House be your home base.

Book the “Holiday Spirit Getaway” package to put that extra cherry on top to your winter getaway.

Package includes:

  • One night’s stay
  • 1 bottle Washington-produced red wine
  • Peppermint-dusted truffles
  • Relaxed (yet abundant) holiday cheer

Valid for stays Dec. 1-29, 2017.

Along with all of the festivities and chaos, there can also be holiday stress.

What better way to de-stress and relax than spending the day at a spa.

Lavendera Massage & Spa is just a short walk from Friday Harbor House and has a variety of spa treatments that are sure to alleviate any holiday stress.

During your winter escape, warm up with a tasting at San Juan Island Distillery or visit San Juan Island Brewing Co.

You can also experience the upcoming “Island Lights Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting” on December 1st. This fun evening includes ornament making, caroling, chestnuts on an open fire (literally), holiday crafts, Santa photos, and more! Santa will also turn on the holiday lights.

Another fun holiday event in December is the “Lighted Boat Parade.”

Enjoy hot cocoa, cider, cookies and caroling while you watch the colorful parade and Santa’s Ship being escorted to the dock.

This community event is full of lots of holiday cheer.

Whether you are wanting to escape during the holidays or just looking for a fun winter adventure, San Juan Island and Friday Harbor are sure to provide a memorable getaway.

Book your reservation today and come experience the holiday magic on San Juan Island!

The holiday season is in full swing here on the San Juan Islands.

The days are shorter and colder, but that just means that there’s more time to get cozy inside by the fireplace with a warm drink.

It’s a magical time of the year. One that’s meant to be spent celebrating those closest to you.

We can’t of a better place to celebrate than together on the islands.

Escape the holiday madness and retreat to Friday Harbor House for a relaxing getaway where the seasonal island charm and celebrations are sure to warm your spirits!

Wander the streets of downtown surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights donning the local shops and parks.

Or, time your getaway to attend festive Friday Harbor events like the annual Holiday Boat Parade.

Top it off with a bottle of wine and house-made chocolates and your island holiday will be one to remember.

Package includes:

  • One-night stay
  • Bottle of wine and house-made holiday chocolates in room upon arrival

Click here to book now!

It seems like each person you speak to has a different opinion on when the holiday season truly begins.

Is it Halloween? Thanksgiving? December 1?

We think that it can be whenever you want it to be.

But regardless of when you think the official holiday season should start, there’s nothing that makes it feel official like a good old-fashioned holiday lighting ceremony.

The moment the lights get plugged in, and the tree or storefront or town square lights up in a flurry of colorful cheer.

You know it’s the holiday season then.

In Friday Harbor, we light up the trees in the center of town in a fantastic celebration of island holiday spirit.

And the best part? It’s free and it’s right down the road from Friday Harbor House.

Take a stroll down the hill to the open house at the Whale Museum, then down to the Memorial Park for meeting Santa, lighting the tree, and singing Christmas carols.

After that, head back up to Brickworks for the Christmas Market and pictures with Santa.

Learn more about the Island Lights Festival here.

Happy Holidays!

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