Sequim, Washington and Washington Inn and Lavender Farm

Where We Were (Aug. 10)

Bob and I left Point Hudson RV Park and Marina in Port Townsend, Washington today where we shared 4 out of the last 5 days with friends Lynda and Howard of stillhowlyn2012. 

We walked and ran and took pictures and had ice cream for dinner one night and had noodles another night before going to a movie at a small-town-type movie theatre (Rose) that was simply wonderful.  Safety Not Guaranteed won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and was quite thought provoking.  That is all behind us now and will always remain a special memory.

We are now parked for tonight at Wal-Mart in Sequim, Washington (as illustrated above).  We had to drive only 30 or so miles today so had plenty of time to explore the area. I had wanted to see a Lavender Farm and selected this one that was one of many highlighted in the Olympic Peninsula's Visitor's Guide.   I think I chose a winner.




All I could say was WOW! when I saw the entrance to the Lavender Farm.




Entrance to George Washington Inn and  Lavender Farm



George Washington Inn and Estate
http://www.georgewashingtoninn.com/



Gorgeous Lavender Field that was in its peak in mid-July is still gorgeous!



The Proprietor of the Inn and Lavender Farm

We were fortunate to talk to the owner of this magnificent property.   10 years ago he and his wife were looking for property in the area where they could relocate from the South and build a future for themselves and their family. 

The couple had a $50,000 budget to buy a piece of property on which to build their dream.   They were riding with their real estate agent researching property in the area when they drove past this acreage that was a hay field at the time.   The agent discarded this prime piece of heaven as being out their price range.   The now owner of this property said "Whoa! Let's talk about this".   It was just the piece they were looking for with a view of the Olympic mountains to the south and the Strait of Juan de Fuca to the north.  

Well....they got the financing together, designed the Bed and Breakfast in the image of a favorite homestead in the "South", hired a friend to build it, and 10 years later have no regrets.

We had a wonderful day exploring this area and are truly Being Where We Are.