Views of Sequim, the Olympic Peninsula. . .and beyond
I frequently drive by this spot and it nearly always catches my eye: the tall shrubs, the open entryway, and the pillars marking a seemingly stately home. And yet it stops at that. It is set back from the road on a narrow, grassy drive and the whole entrance is blocked by a very modest split rail and wire fence.
There are houses beyond, though this entry doesn’t seem to relate to them. It’s just puzzling. Is it a forgotten dream?
There are a number of u-pick flower operations in Sequim and welcome signs come out as summer progresses. Here’s the Cutting Garden which offers both flowers and a venue for special events. On one side of the property is a beautiful house and gardens.
On the other side of the property, beyond this trellis, are rows of “u-pick” flowers.
Peonies, delphiniums, and columbines are blooming right now but more blooms are on the way. The cost for a large bouquet is around $8 or $8.50, though some “premium” flowers are purchased by the stalk. Next month local lavender farms throw open their fields for u-pick bouquets.
We were still getting snow at fairly low elevations until a couple of weeks ago. I was driving on a road at an elevation slightly over 1,000 feet when I saw this cabin which appeared to be in the process disappearing into a hill.
I’ve seen this playhouse out of the corner of my eye a number of times, but it wasn’t until I got up close that I discovered this little daydream of fun. I wonder if I might be invited in for tea on a warmer day.
Fort Worden, located next to Port Townsend in Washington, was established in the late 1890s. Along with Forts Casey and Flagler, its purpose was to prevent hostile fleets from reaching targets such as the Bremerton Naval Yard and the cites of Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett. Construction of the fort began in 1897 and continued in one form or another until the fort was closed in 1953.
The Fort Worden Officer’s Row housing looks onto an open parade ground. The buildings were constructed between 1904 and 1915. To the far left, at the end of the row, is Admiralty Inlet.
Fort Worden, located next to Port Townsend in Washington, was established in the late 1890s. Along with Forts Casey and Flagler, its purpose was to prevent hostile fleets from reaching targets such as the Bremerton Naval Yard and the cites of Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett. Construction of the fort began in 1897 and continued in one form or another until the fort was closed in 1953.
The Fort Worden Officer’s Row housing looks onto an open parade ground. The buildings were constructed between 1904 and 1915. To the far left, at the end of the row, is Admiralty Inlet.
This barn rarely fails to catch my eye. It always looks neat as a pin and the landscaping is gorgeous.