It's summer time and glamping season is here! Our Canvas Cabins and Canvas Cottages have been spruced up after the long winter, comfy beds are freshly made and are waiting for your arrival. Our new Yurt village is getting its final touches right now - we're...
I have a confession to make, I'm a closet wedding stalker. There...it's out. Whenever there's a wedding at Lakedale, I'm running around with a camera, taking photos of every detail, from the guests checking in, to preparations for the rehearsal dinner on the lodge...
Here at Lakedale, we are very excited to welcome our newest addition to our collection: The Yurt Village! Early in Spring, we’re still in the construction phase of our new village, but we wanted to give our fans a preview of these new accommodations, as well as a peek...
With all the fantastic outdoor activities in the San Juan Islands, our guests are always surprised by the number of great "intellectual" activities we offer too! When that rainy day arrives and you need somewhere new to explore, here are some of our favorite...
I’ll admit it: I’m a huge fan of the holiday season. The music, the decorations, the lights, the food, and spending time with friends and family all come together to make this “The most wonderful time of the year”! If you’re like me, you’ve been caught once or twice...
This blog was written in 2017 and updated in 2023 and 2024. San Juan Island is one of the most beautiful places on earth (OK, we are a little bit biased). Although we’re famous for our summers, our Salish Sea archipelago is a paradise in winter, too, with plenty to...
Friday Harbor Film Festival Blog Grab your popcorn, your M&M's and your seat for the fifth annual Friday Harbor Film Festival happening on November 3,4, and 5th! Our local and amazing film festival features documentary films that "Entertain – Inspire – Enlighten"...
The San Juan Islands have a long history of creating exceptional beer, wine, and spirits from local ingredients with careful craftsmanship. In fact, some locals affectionately call Friday Harbor “a little drinking village with a fishing problem!” Here's our guide to a...
Each fall, San Juan Island slows down after a busy summer and appreciates the bounty that nature has thrown our way. Leaves are turning vibrant shades of red and orange, grapes are begging to be picked over at San Juan Vineyards, and island farmers are harvesting the...
San Juan Island is a paradise for kids (and kids at heart) and the fun starts with getting to the island! Hop aboard a Washington State Ferry in Anacortes for the hour-long journey, explore the ship, watch the islands pass by and keep your eyes open for seals, whales,...
San Juan Island is one of the best places in the world to whale watch. And you don’t have to be on board a chartered ship to do it! You can spot these majestic marine animals from many of the shores on the western side of our island. For most visitors, San Juan’s...
Even with so much to do on San Juan Island, we occasionally get a hankering to do a little “off-island” exploring. And the Washington State Ferries make it so easy to travel from your San Juan Island lodging to Orcas, home of Moran State Park and some of the best...