Retreat and Meet in the San Juan Islands

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November 22, 2017

Retreat and Meet in the San Juan Islands

Create the “next big thing” from a small island

San Juan Islands, WA…Looking for fertile ground to plant the seeds of great ideas? Newly remodeled and expanded meeting spaces widen the spectrum of possibilities from traditional to out of the ordinary. Ferry reservations and new air service from Portland and Vancouver Island make getting here easier than ever!

Attend a breakout session in a sea kayak or a vineyard tasting room. Debrief in an outdoor soaking tub overlooking the Salish Sea. Go for a hike, bike or zip line over a lake or help sail a schooner at sunset to destress at the end of the day.

Inspirational venues

Choose from more than 30 venues for meetings & retreats on Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands; here are some highlights:

· Historic Rosario Resort and Spa offers stunning views of East Sound on Orcas Island, large meeting spaces and well-equipped meeting rooms, lodging and kayaking and charters from its marina.

· Roche Harbor Resort’s popular Pavilion meeting space has been newly remodeled and expanded. Go kayaking or whale watching out of its marina on San Juan Island. Find lodgings from historic to luxury, plus three restaurants to choose from.

· Lopez Island Center for the Community and the Arts offers one of the largest venues on the heart of Lopez Village, or enjoy marina views from your meeting room at the Lopez Islander Resort.

Cozy Lodgings

· Rent the full resort at charming Snug Harbor on San Juan Island, with 16 separate cabins, a stone fireplace and coffee shop in its high-tech waterfront meeting space. Whale watching and kayaking excursions are available at its marina.

· Retreat to the secluded Inn at Ship Bay on Orcas Island, where every room has its own balcony and gas log fireplace. Innkeeper and executive chef Geddes Martin also showcases fresh, local, and organic foods in the historic restaurant - some grown in his onsite garden and small orchard.

Delicious Dining & Catering Options

· Plan a company retreat on the shores of Doe Bay, or in The Retreat House, with meals at the Doe Bay Café made from the freshest organic ingredients straight from the one-acre organic garden, and water view hot tubs for relaxing.

· Meet and dine at the historic Outlook Inn in Eastsound, Orcas Island, with delicious meals or catering by the onsite New Leaf Café. Shops and restaurants are just steps away.

Transformative Team Building Activities

· Paddle the tranquil waters of the Salish Sea in kayaks or paddleboards and watch for marine wildlife and maybe a glimpse of orca, humpback, and minke whales.

· Plan a tasting at San Juan Vineyard, with its classic schoolhouse-turned-tasting room, or at Westcott Bay Cider and San Juan Distillery.

· Hike to the summit of Mt. Constitution, the highest point in the archipelago, for an unparalleled view of Mt. Baker and the other San Juan islands.

Convenient Transportation

· A Washington State Ferry, the San Juan Clipper, a seaplane or airplane will get you to the islands in style. Check out our Getting Here page for convenient planning.

· No need to bring a car to plan a meeting in Friday Harbor, with restaurants, cafés, bakeries, inns and shops within blocks. Venues like Earthbox Inn and Spa, Friday Harbor House, and Brickworks are only a stone’s throw from the ferry. Connect with kayak, zip line and whale watching tour boats here.

Golf courses: Each island has its own 9-hole golf course (easily played as 18), with clubhouses on Lopez and San Juan set up for meetings or dining.

In the San Juan Islands, wild beauty joins forces with refined hospitality to create a retreat your team will be talking about for years.

For more information: https://www.visitsanjuans.com/meetings

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Media Contact:

Barbara Marrett

Communications Manager

San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau

(360) 378-6822,ext. 6