Events & Activities
At The Aerie
At the Aerie: Please feel free to wander through the garden, there is a door next to the drive gate; please remember to close the gate so we can keep our dogs in the yard. If you want to pick in-season produce, please feel free to do so. If you have any questions be sure to ask us!
Find out more about some of the activities we have hosted at the Blue House such as our two day tie-dying workshops, rock painting on rocks from Whidbey beaches and quilting gatherings.
Weather
This link will connect you with NOAA, the National Weather Service.
Our local beach access, great for just watching the water, looking for agates, and watching eagles and egrets. Here is a tide prediction table; if you want to walk along the water, the beach is best at lower tide levels.
Field Carrier Schedule:
Jets from the Whidbey Naval Air Station will fly occasional weekday flights in the area, here is the current schedule.
Marine Traffic
Wondering what the ship you see is out there? This site helps identify what ships are passing by. You will be looking out from the Aerie directly to the west toward the Point Wilson lighthouse at Fort Worden, this is listed as the HUGET SOUND TSL on the map.
Under The Sea:
What’s going on under the surface out there? Here is a sampling of photos taken by a local underwater photographer.
Events on Whidbey
Whidbey Island
Whidbey Island is an approximately 55 mile drive from end to end, with side roads packed with activities and festivals, beautiful scenery, and of course the water. The following links can lead you to creating your own adventures and memories.
Whidbey Island Events Calendar
TripAdvisor - Whidbey Island: Tours and Tickets
TripAdvisor - Things to Do in Whidbey Island
Whidbey Telecom Calendar of Events
Whidbey Arts and Culture Calendar
Coupeville
Coupeville is Washington State's second-oldest community and much of downtown harkens back to an era of more than a century ago. Hundred plus year-old buildings that were once livery stables and barber shops are now wine tasting rooms and bookstores. Some of the Coupeville sites and activities are found at Fort Casey State Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, and the Price Sculpture Forest where you can find art in a forest of century old trees and rhododendrons. Located on Penn Cove, Coupeville is also widely known for its mussels.
Coupeville Chanber of Commerce
Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Events
Greenbank
A wide spot on the road on the way to the Blue House, might want to stop at the Greenbank Pantry, next to the Post Office. Just down the hill is the Greenbank Farm with several small shops including the Old Spots Bistro which does have the famed Whidbey Pies and the Greenbank Cheese and Specialty Shop.
Freeland, Langley and Clinton - South Whidbey
Freeland is the commercial center of South Whidbey, the Payless Foods grocery store will have most of what might be needed for meals and snacks, Webbs is always woth a quick look, and there is almost always something going on at the Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. South Whidbey Island State Park, 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Freeland, provides beach access and forested trails through a mixture of second growth and old growth timber.
Langley is one of our favorite places to go on island, tiny town packed full of fun things to do from excellent food, entertainment, parks and views, art galleries, and retail.
The Machine Shop - mask up, grab your quarters, and dive in to the word of Mario, Space Invaders, and all sorts of vintage pinball opportunities.
Glass blowing at Callahan’s Firehouse Studio and Gallery - the older kids and adults can try their hand at glassblowing.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) - we head for the plays, the music and of course in September, DjangoFest.
Langley Whale Center, signboard in front lists the recent whale sightings.
The Star Store, unusual, funky and fun and quite often has just what you are looking for.
Oak Harbor & North Whidbey
Oak Harbor is Whidbey Island's largest incorporated city; it is named for the Garry Oak trees which grace its skyline. The city's growth coincided with two major events: the building of Deception Pass Bridge in 1935, and the completion of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in 1942.
Deception Pass Bridge is actually two spans that link Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island over Canoe Pass and Deception Pass. The bridge, one of the scenic wonders and destinations of the Pacific Northwest, was a Public Works Administration project built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Deception Pass State Park has over 4,100 acres of forest, campsites, trails, and scenic vistas of the San Juan Islands, Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), Mount Baker, and Fidalgo Island.
Events on Whidbey
Whidbey Island
Whidbey Island is an approximately 55 mile drive from end to end, with side roads packed with activities and festivals, beautiful scenery, and of course the water. The following links can lead you to creating your own adventures and memories.
Whidbey Island Events Calendar
TripAdvisor - Whidbey Island: Tours and Tickets
TripAdvisor - Things to Do in Whidbey Island
Whidbey Telecom Calendar of Events
Whidbey Arts and Culture Calendar
Coupeville
Coupeville is Washington State's second-oldest community and much of downtown harkens back to an era of more than a century ago. Hundred plus year-old buildings that were once livery stables and barber shops are now wine tasting rooms and bookstores. Some of the Coupeville sites and activities are found at Fort Casey State Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, the Admiralty Head Lighthouse, and the Price Sculpture Forest where you can find art in a forest of century old trees and rhododendrons. Located on Penn Cove, Coupeville is also widely known for its mussels.
Coupeville Chanber of Commerce
Coupeville Historic Waterfront Association Events
Greenbank
A wide spot on the road on the way to the Blue House, might want to stop at the Greenbank Pantry, next to the Post Office. Just down the hill is the Greenbank Farm with several small shops including the Old Spots Bistro which does have the famed Whidbey Pies and the Greenbank Cheese and Specialty Shop.
Freeland, Langley and Clinton - South Whidbey
Freeland is the commercial center of South Whidbey, the Payless Foods grocery store will have most of what might be needed for meals and snacks, Webbs is always woth a quick look, and there is almost always something going on at the Nichols Brothers Boat Builders. South Whidbey Island State Park, 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Freeland, provides beach access and forested trails through a mixture of second growth and old growth timber.
Langley is one of our favorite places to go on island, tiny town packed full of fun things to do from excellent food, entertainment, parks and views, art galleries, and retail.
The Machine Shop - mask up, grab your quarters, and dive in to the word of Mario, Space Invaders, and all sorts of vintage pinball opportunities.
Glass blowing at Callahan’s Firehouse Studio and Gallery - the older kids and adults can try their hand at glassblowing.
Whidbey Island Center for the Arts (WICA) - we head for the plays, the music and of course in September, DjangoFest.
Langley Whale Center, signboard in front lists the recent whale sightings.
The Star Store, unusual, funky and fun and quite often has just what you are looking for.
Oak Harbor & North Whidbey
Oak Harbor is Whidbey Island's largest incorporated city; it is named for the Garry Oak trees which grace its skyline. The city's growth coincided with two major events: the building of Deception Pass Bridge in 1935, and the completion of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in 1942.
Deception Pass Bridge is actually two spans that link Whidbey Island to Fidalgo Island over Canoe Pass and Deception Pass. The bridge, one of the scenic wonders and destinations of the Pacific Northwest, was a Public Works Administration project built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. Deception Pass State Park has over 4,100 acres of forest, campsites, trails, and scenic vistas of the San Juan Islands, Victoria (British Columbia, Canada), Mount Baker, and Fidalgo Island.
Places Our Guests Have Liked
Travel Times article: Visit Whidbey Island Washington through the eyes of locals
The Whidbey Art Trail - A self-guided tour of artists’ studios, galleries, and sculpture parks
Whidbey Island: Rural life and respite - Seattle Times article that gives a glimpse at the island Cottagecore lifestyle and activities.
Tide Chart at Admiralty Head - A good guide for when it's good to do beach walking is:
If the tide is going out (down) and it is at 4 or 5 feet you will have a lot of good walking.
If the tide is at 4 feet and is coming in, don't plan on going far - we don't want you to get stranded!