Another Halloween and Bainbridge Island did not disappoint! Winslow Way was buzzing with every bit of creative costuming I expect from our artistic, family centric island. There was even a Flash Mob to "Thriller". I love that our community still focuses on the simple pleasures of life especially under economic strife. We truly are a
It's my favorite time of year again and that means a visit to the best pumpkin patch on Bainbridge Island...Suyematsu Farm never disappoints and this year we got sun! The hunt for the perfect Halloween pumpkin was on, children were laughing, the tractor was touring, hay maze was crawling, camera's were clicking and everyone was
Oodles of home grown green fun was had at this years Great Zucchini Race! The creativity was astounding. Competitors of all ages joined in on the fun. There was a sparkly Tinkerbell mobile, Shrek driving monster mobile, horse drawn carriage, feathered friend, red bell pepper helmeted zucchini worm and much more. The only thing better
Listing/Pendings are staying as strong today as they have the last couple of years and even a little better. Currently, on the Island we have 224 residential listings of which 40 are under contract, or 18%. In 2010 there were 252/45 at 18%; 2009 there was 252/33 at 13%. So even though inventory is very
Here's a letter that was sent out to everyone at Windermere that I thought you'd enjoy reading. It's the reason that I work for this great company. Every time a Windermere agent has a transaction, right off the top a percentage goes to the Foundation that helps so many. Enjoy this letter from Christine Wood,
I had the pleasure of dining at Hitchcock in Winslow the other night for my birthday. This is a newer restaurant in our town that is "Farm to Table". Meaning, they use all local veggies, seafood and meat and try to use as much of the product as they can, not just parts. I found
Oh, I love the Fall! In fact, I love everything about this season. The colors, the crispness in the air, walks in crunchy leaves and of course, the imagination and excitement of Halloween! There is no better place to be than Bainbridge Island this season. To me, October is the kick off to the holidays.
This first post is about something I feel very passionately about, buying local. You are probably like me and have chosen to live here because you love the quality of life this island provides both to you, and to your family, right?! Well, part of what makes this island so great is our community. Within