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If you’ve visited Lake Sammamish in the summer, you know how much of a watersports lake this is. When the sun rises and the lake is a mirror, waterskiers make the rounds, sending up roostertails.…
From the moment Brian and I stepped inside Seattle’s exciting new Climate Pledge Arena for a concert by The Eagles early this month, it was crystal clear that the city’s newest sports and concert venue offers a remarkable experience,…
Our guests often ask what restaurants we recommend. Our immediate answer is to visit the dining hot spot of Ballard, north of downtown, where some of the city’s best restaurants are concentrated along Ballard Avenue in a district often…
Our home has been a peaceful place apart from all the stress during Covid. So many haven’t been able to see each other for a long time, and the sense of freedom and joy is just palpable as guests…
Last week Brian and I joined a couple of friends for wine-tasting at JM Cellars, in Woodinville’s Hollywood District. It felt absolutely amazing to be able to gather again, since all of us are fortunate enough to be…
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Our guests always ask us about best restaurants in the area. You might think the answer to that is Bellevue, since that’s where our home is. We think of Bellevue whenever we’re looking for a fine-dining…
In 2020, Wine Spectator listed three* Washington State wines among their Top 100, including DeLille Cellars’ truly sublime 2017 D2, a complex red Bordeaux-style blend, which came in at number 63. DeLille, which produces more than 25,000 cases a…
2020 was a year of renovations, as we took on capital projects such as adding a media lounge. building two new outdoor stairways and a new patio, and creating an organic garden. …
Since you’re considering a stay at the lake, we’re going to take a wild guess that you love being in and around water! Lake Sammamish is one of the warmest lakes in Western Washington, making it ideal for swimming,…
The Seattle area has more than its share of exciting activities and attractions that we fully recommend, from visits to the Museum of Flight to the iconic Pike Place Market. But this time around we’d like to share some…