Throughout the centuries, yurts have evolved from practical structures to glamping getaways. Explore this one-of-a-kind abode and see what Lakedale has to offer when it comes to luxury glamping yurts!
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A Complete Guide to Crabbing in Washington State
Crabbing in Washington can be clawsome—but before you go, make sure you’re up to speed on our state’s crabbing seasons, requirements, and more!
The Lakedale Guide to San Juan Island Wildlife
San Juan Island wildlife is truly magical! Expect majestic Trumpeter Swans, bald eagles, rare black foxes, and river otters in their natural habitat year-round. This complete guide covers the best times to spot native birds, fish, and mammals that make the San Juan Islands our favorite Pacific Northwest wildlife destination.
Why Lakedale Guests Love Our Yurts
Stepping into one of our yurts for the first time is like stepping into a dream—only in this one, you don’t have to wake up. If you're craving an escape to nature but still want the comforts of a real bed, running water, and freshly-brewed Keurig coffee in the...
Our Ultimate San Juan Island Group Retreat Planning Guide
Planning a productive, fun, and unforgettable group retreat requires the perfect combo of location, activities, and logistics. Whether you're organizing a corporate team-building event, a knitting retreat (we host several at Lakedale every year!), or an island biking...
Lakedale’s Award Winning 2024!
If you know us, you know we’re a little bashful about tooting our horn. We know that Lakedale is magical. We work hard to take excellent care of our guests—many of whom return year after year—and they’ve been kind enough to spread the word about us and sing our...
Luxury Yurts on San Juan Island: Unforgettable Glamping in the Pacific Northwest
Imagine waking up to the sun streaming through your domed roof, a ceiling fan lazily orbiting above you, the promise of a steaming cup of coffee on your private deck just a few eye rubs and steps away. This isn't a fantasy—it's the reality of a stay in one of...
The Lakedale To-Do List Episode 5
Welcome back to another episode of the Lakedale To-Do List! For those of you who are new here, and as a refresher for our returning fans, every year around this time we like to talk about what’s been keeping us busy here at Lakedale during our off-season. It’s fun to...
The Lakedale Guide to San Juan Island Wildlife
We are blessed to live in an area full of native and unique wildlife. The San Juan Islands are a veritable paradise of birds, deer, foxes, fish, whales, and critters of all kinds. As a refresher, check out what our Operations Director, Richard, had to say about the...
The Lakedale To-Do List: Episode 3
You might think it’s a safe bet to assume that the summer season here at Lakedale is when we work the hardest. With all of our guests enjoying outdoor fun, a full schedule of summer events and activities, and the general “busy-busy” that comes along with our peak...
Life on the Lakes: 2021 Lakedale Music Festival
“Without music, life would be a mistake.” – Friedrich Nietzsche There aren’t many things in this world, beyond the basic necessities of life, that all human beings have in common. However, if there was only one thing that we might all have in common, we’d argue that...
Life on the Lakes: The 2021 Three Lakes Triathlon & Marathon
We’re baaaaaaack! The Three Lakes Triathlon & Marathon has been a fixture here at Lakedale, held every year over Father’s Day weekend, since 2013. Because 2020’s event was cancelled, we were all revved-up and ready to go for this year’s races. Our excitement...