Coupeville: New Years' Weekend on Whidbey

Penn Cove, photo by RoseAnn Alspektor.

DISCOVER COUPEVILLE: Coupeville is one of the oldest towns in Washington State. Its historic waterfront thrives today, and is an hour's trip from downtown Seattle. Coupeville and Central Whidbey Island offers peaceful landscapes and opportunities for biking, hiking, kayaking, sailing, or just breathing in the fresh sea air and relaxing in locally owned and operated restaurants and inns. A wide variety of interests are met in exploring the Island County Museum, Admiralty Lighthouse, Meerkerk Gardens, antique shops, art galleries, heritage farms, working studios, wineries, farmers markets, and an Arts Center with year round fine art classes, are but a few of the choices.

The landscape of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve is open to visitors and residents alike. The 25 square mile historical reserve encompasses a mixture of federal, state, county and private property, all managed in a way that preserves its historic essence. This means that changes in the cultural landscape will continue but in a way that respects the past. Historic farms are still farmed, forests harvested and century old buildings used as homes or places of business.

TO DO IN COUPEVILLE (for more ideas, click on the title above):

Lavender Wind Farm. Winter weather is cooling things off at Lavender Wind Farm. But, the gift shop there is staying warm in spite of the snow. The shop is stocked with your favorite lavender items and they're experimenting with the newest product - Lavender Extract. That means goodies to test. Yum!
2530 Darst Rd., Coupeville, WA 98239 360-678-0919

Christopher's on Whidbey, 103 NW Coveland, Coupeville. 360-678-5480
Dec. 31, 11:30-2:00 lunch 5pm-8:30 dinner -a limited number of seats still available. Special 4 course dinner. Regular hours over the New Years Weekend on Whidbey!

WHERE TO STAY IN COUPEVILLE
The Blue Goose Inn, 702 North Main Street, Coupeville. 360-678-4284. The Blue Goose Inn offers exceptional Bed & Breakfast accommodations from two lovingly restored neighboring Victorian homes. Both homes are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are within walking distance to the waterfront district, shops and dining. The Blue Goose Inn is offering a NEW YEAR SPECIAL at The Blue Goose Inn! Enjoy a complimentary romance package when you arrive, plus a fabulous New Year's Day brunch, with champagne or mimosas.