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Chosen by the travel editor of the Los
Angeles Times as one of the dozen most romantic spots in
the United States, Turtleback Farm Inn is a country farmhouse
located on Orcas Island, called the loveliest of the San Juan
Islands. 
Turtleback Farm Inn was also recognized by
Patricia Schultz in 1000 Places to
See Before You Die. "...Every night is
romantic in any of its eleven elegant, uncluttered guest
rooms, and every morning is special thanks to a prizewinning
breakfast so memorable that it's featured regularly in food
magazines, as well as in the inn's own Turtleback Cookbook."
Highlighted by a spectacular setting,
detail-perfect restoration and expansion, spotless
maintenance, and award-winning breakfasts, Turtleback Farm Inn
is a haven for discriminating travelers who enjoy comfortable
lodgings, breathtaking scenery, varied outdoor activities,
unique shopping, and fine food.
This graceful and comfortable inn offers
seven bedrooms, each with a private bath and decorated with a
blend of fine antiques and contemporary pieces. Each room has
its own individual charm which blends perfectly with the
whole. The addition of the very private Orchard House with
four spacious bedrooms, each with full bath, refrigerator, gas
fireplace, and private deck, adds another dimension to these
fine accommodations. All rooms have custom woolen comforters
and down pillows, radios, and hair dryers, and most have
clawfooted tubs.
Breakfast is served in the farmhouse dining
room or on the expansive deck overlooking the valley below --
welcoming the morning sun. Tables are set with fine bone
china, silver, and crisp linen. Guests staying in the Orchard
House enjoy breakfast in the privacy and comfort of their own
room. Every effort is made to provide a zestful beginning to
the day: fresh fruits and juices, the Inn's own award-winning
granola, home-baked breads or pastries, and a daily main
course featuring farm-fresh eggs and meats in delightful
combinations. A wide assortment of teas and coffee is offered
and is available throughout the day. As the day ends, guests
are offered a glass of sherry, a cheery fire, and a game of
chess, cards, or Scrabble...a chance to step back in time and
recapture moments of good fellowship.
The Inn is centrally located in beautiful
Crow Valley. Close to Moran State Park, the Inn is six miles
from the ferry landing, almost three miles from the West Sound
Marina, and four miles from Eastsound, the island's principal
village. For those who are disposed to linger, there are many
recreational activities, including golf, tennis, sea kayaking,
bicycle rentals, bird watching, and freshwater fishing and
swimming in the park. Charter boats are available for
saltwater fishing, whale watching, cruising, and sailing, and
the area boasts fascinating artisans and shops as well as many
excellent restaurants. |
Escape the hustle and bustle of city and
suburban life. At Turtleback Farm Inn, the fire is crackling,
the woods are fragrant, and the cookies are warm. Bill and
Susan await your arrival and will spare no effort to ensure
your memorable vacation.
Unmatched Serenity...
Turtleback Farm Inn overlooks 80 acres of
forest and farmland in the shadow of Turtleback Mountain.
It commands a spectacular view of lush
meadows, duck ponds, and outbuildings, with Mt. Constitution
providing the backdrop to the east.
The setting is serene, complete with a
fringe of fir trees framing the open fields, which in the late
spring produce bales of hay for the resident sheep. A pair of
300-year-old maples and six freshwater ponds complete this
bucolic scene.
Guests may walk from the Inn into the
pastures below.
Domestic geese and chickens share the land
with an ever-changing display of migratory birds and a flock
of sheep, including a new prized Cotswold ram and two
registered ewes.
Bald and Golden Eagles are often seen
soaring above the ponds, and noisy crows, from which the
valley gets its name, perch on the barn surveying the
scampering chickens below. |
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