visit sequim and
the olympic peninsula

Ensconced in the foothills of the Olympics, the teahouse is within minutes from the Discovery Bike trail, Miller Park, Panorama Vista Park-where you can walk along the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribal Center and Library. We are 20 minutes from Sequim, the Dungeness River Nature Center, and 30 minutes from several wonderful forest and beach walks.

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    olympic discovery trail

    Wether biking or walking, enjoy long stretches of groomed or paved trails that take you through the woods and beaches.

    port townsend

    Enjoy a beach walk at Fort Worden. Visit the galleries and shops in the town.

    For a lovely dining experience,  book a reservation at Finistere for an early dinner. This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Be sure to book in the main dining room, not the Bistro if you hope to hear each other. If there are only 2 of you, ask for table 22.

    For great burgers, we recommend Batch Brothers, located at Fort Worden.

    Here is a recent Instagram on things to do in Port Townsend. And here is an article about things to do there.

    lake crescent

    salt creek recreation area

    Beautiful stretch of sand beach along the Salish Sea. Try to time being there at low tide to explore the tide pools. Also this is a spectacular site for sunsets.

    port ludlow

    port gamble

    heronswood gardens

    While the gardens are not as large or spectacular as Bloedel Reserve, Heronswood offers a nice place to stroll and see over 8,000 different plant species from all over the world. Depending on your pace and the season, it could take 30 minutes to an hour and a half to walk through the garden. $10.00 admission fee.

    poulsbo

    Quaint town along the water with shops, galleries, and restaurants.

    bloedel reserve

    If you are into Gardens, plan a 1.5 hour stop on your way out here or on your return for a lovely walk at Bloedel Reserve. The $22 ticket fee is a bit high, but the gardens are spectacular.

    bainbridge island

    Nice shops, galleries, and restaurants.

  • Sequim

    Alderwood Bistro

    Hometown atmosphere and good food. The pizza is delicious. They have a gluten free crust. If ordering pizza take-out, we recommend you order at 4:00, just when they open.

    Nourish

    We have a friend who drives all the way from Tacoma just to eat here!

    Port Angeles

    The 929 A Woodfired Grill

    The fresh fish is exceptional here. Reservations are recommended. Patio seating is lovely.

    Sabaithai

    Excellent food.

    Port Townsend

    Finistere

    https://www.restaurantfinistere.com/

    This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Be sure to book in the main dining room, not the Bistro if you hope to hear each other. If there are only 2 of you, ask for table 22.

    Batch Brothers

    Great burgers at Fort Worden. Perfect lunch after a stroll on the beach.

    Ichikawa

    The best sushi that we've found on the peninsula.

    Port Gamble

    The Butcher and Baker

    https://www.butcherandbakerprovisions.com/

    Everything we’ve ordered there has been a homerun. The bakery is worth a stop just to pick up dessert or breakfast pastries. Their cinnamon roll is the best I’ve ever eaten! They have Gluten free options.

  • >10 minute drive

    o   Discovery Trail access

    o   Miller Peninsula State Park

    o   Panorama State Park

    • Beautiful walk along the Strait of Juan de Fuca

    o   Jamestown Tribal Center

    o   Jamestown Library

    o   7 Cedars Casino

    20 minute drive

    o   Downtown Sequim

    o   Railroad Bridge Park

    o   Olympic Game Farm

    30 minute drive

    o   Dungeness Spit

    o   Dungeness Levee Trail

    o   Gray Wolf Trail

    Port Ludlow

      Port Angeles

    40 minute drive

    o   Port Townsend

    • Nice shops and galleries in a quaint town.

    • Fort Worden This is lovely beach walking.

    45 minute drive

    o   Elwha River Trailhead

    60 minute drive

    o   Lake Crescent

    Nice hikes, waterfalls, and lakeside activities.

    o   Salt Creek Recreation Area

    • Beautiful stretch of sand beach along the Salish Sea. Try to time being there at low tide to explore the tide pool. Also this is a spectacular site for sunsets.

    80 minute drive

    o   Hurricane Ridge

  • Olympic Rain Forest

    Estimated driving times:

    • Hurricane Ridge (80 minutes)

    • Lake Cresent Area (1 hour and 15 minutes)

    • Ozette Area (2 hours and 30  minutes)

    • Neah Bay (2 hours and 30 minutes)

    • Mora (2 hours)

    • Hoh Rainforest (2 hours and 45 minutes)

    • Kalaloch (2 hours and 30 minutes)

    • Lake Quinault (3 hours)

  • If you are coming in the summer, be aware that ferry traffic, especially coming out on Fridays, and returning on Sundays is challenging, so plan to leave early if you can.

    Also, please note that many of the restaurants are closed on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.

    Day 1

    Edmonds/Kingston Ferry, Port Gamble, Port Townsend, teahouse

    Take the Edmonds/Kingston Ferry.

    In Kingston, treat yourself to fabulous 5-star empanadas at Argensol.

    If you are not hungry, pick up some to-take out and reheat when you get to the Teahouse.

    Then drive to Sequim via Port Gamble. If you are into gardens, make a stop at Heronswood Gardens. While most of the gardens are not as large or spectacular as Bloedel Reserve, Heronswood offers a nice place to stroll and see over 8,000 different plant species from all over the world. Depending on your pace and the season, it could take 30 minutes to an hour and a half to walk through the garden. $10.00 admission fee.

    Enjoy lunch or pick up some tasty provisions to bring to the teahouse at The Butcher and the Baker. Everything we’ve ordered there has been a homerun. The bakery is worth a stop just to pick up dessert or breakfast pastries. Their cinnamon roll is the best I’ve ever eaten!

    From Port Gamble, head to Port Townsend. Enjoy a beach walk at Fort Worden. Visit the galleries and shops in the town.

    For a lovely dining experience, book a reservation at Finistere for an early dinner. This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Be sure to book in the main dining room, not the Bistro if you hope to hear each other. If there are only 2 of you, ask for table 22.

    For great burgers, we recommend Batch Brothers, located at Fort Worden.

    Here is a recent Instagram on things to do in Port Townsend. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3YDBlLx20f/?igsh=ZDBjMWI0ZjMxOQ==

    And here is an article about things to do there.

    On your way out of Port Townsend, stop to pick up groceries because Sequim and groceries are  a 20 minute drive east of the teahouse.

    Drive to the teahouse and settle in.

    Day 2

    Lake Crescent, Salt Creek Recreation area, Port Angeles (Google Maps estimate 3.0 hours roundtrip)

    Lake Crescent

    salt creek recreation area

    Beautiful stretch of sand beach along the Salish Sea. Try to time being there at low tide to explore the tide pools. Also this is a spectacular site for sunsets.

    On your way back to the teahouse, stop for dinner and an evening stroll in Port Angeles.

    Return to the teahouse for a relaxing night.

    Day 3

    Port Ludlow, Poulsbo, Bleodel Reserve, Bainbridge Island, Seattle Bainbridge Ferry

    Poulsbo

    Quaint town along the water with shops, galleries, and restaurants.

    Bloedel Reserve

    If you are into Gardens, plan a 1.5 hour stop on your way out here or on your return for a lovely walk at Bloedel Reserve. The $22 ticket fee is a bit high, but the gardens are spectacular.

    Bainbridge Island

    Nice shops, galleries, and restaurants.

    Take the Seattle/Bainbridge ferry to Seattle.