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2009-06-08T10:33:00.001-07:00

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“Stayca-” with Fathoms O’ Fun In Port Orchard

2009-06-03T12:16:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release
Contact: Coreen Haydock Johnson, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce, Executive Director
360-876-3505office@portorchard.com http://www.portorchard.com/

“Stayca-” with Fathoms O’ Fun In Port Orchard
Plenty of inexpensive family fun activities in Port Orchard, great food, great accommodations great golf, old fashioned parade, shopping, concerts AND the Seattle created sensation ‘Street Scramble’!

Port Orchard, WA – June 3, 2009. Whether you live in South Kitsap or journey here by ferries, bridges or boats-- Port Orchard offers plenty of activities for the start of the summer season. Friday, June 26th the 42nd Annual Fathoms O’ Fun Festival will kick off in downtown Port Orchard featuring the first of ten Concerts on the Bay. The first concert will feature a Blues/Classic Rock group “The Mojo Blues Band”. The next day, Saturday, June 27th, the Seattle based Street Scramble event will return to Port Orchard. The event, coordinated by the Port Orchard Chamber and sponsored by Harrison Medical Center, is perfect for friends, family and colleagues to participate in - solo or as teams.

Thirty locations are circled on a neighborhood map. On foot or bike, how many can you visit in 90 minutes? In 3 hours? During the Street Scramble you visit locations in any order, and answer a simple question to prove you were there. Those who collect the most points are the winners! Fun for families, runners, cyclists, walking enthusiasts, groups of friends, and anyone who likes to explore. "At Street Scramble we get the whole range of people, from families with strollers to adventure racers, tri-athletes, and ultra-marathon runners," said Eric Bone, co-founder of the Street Scramble series and one of the top U.S. athletes in the sport of orienteering. Special divisions for 50+, teens, families, and corporate groups offer lots of opportunities for award ribbons. Pre-Registration is encouraged, but not required. Pre-registration forms are available online at http://www.portorchard.com/ or at http://www.fathomsofun.org/ or call the Chamber at 360-876-3505.Saturday’s activities continue with a snake race and frog jumping competition at noon, one of the county’s largest and oldest Farmers Market, from 9am-3pm and then at 6pm the “grand daddy” of Kitsap Parades, the Fathoms O’ Fun Grand Parade begins, with over 100 entries and over 1500 participants. The Festival also offers a three day Craft and Vendor show from June 26th through June 28th on the waterfront, including children’s activities.Stroll the waterfront at Port Orchard’s first class, 44 slip Marina admiring the boats on the public dock or hope a foot ferry to Bremerton to visit the Naval Museum of the Pacific, Kitsap Historical Museum and the battleship USS Turner Joy. Boat excursions and rentals are available through Venture Charters, NW Boat Rentals and Blake Island Charters at both the Port Orchard and Bremerton Marina. Only moments from Port Orchard are six public golf courses including the acclaimed destination-class McCormick Woods Golf Course and Trophy Lake Golf and Casting. Local parks include Manchester State Park on the shores of Puget Sound and several county parks that feature fishing, walking trails, mountain biking, swimming, ball fields and a scale outdoor railroad.
Port Orchard offers a variety of shopping opportunities uptown and downtown, from well known chains to intimate, small shops. Port Orchard is a destination for antique and vintage shopping and offers several art galleries, as well as a monthly Art Walk on the third Friday of the month. Dining ranges from popular waterfront restaurants offering seafood and pasta, to nearby steak, BBQ, Asian and Italian establishments. Several popular pubs offer a variety of beers on tap and live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Each Saturday from 2-5pm the local wine shop offers wine tastings. Local hotels are available, as well as charming bed and breakfasts in turn of the century historic homes, complete with marvelous scenic views. For more information on activities, dining and accommodations go to http://www.portorchard.com/ or call the Chamber at 360-876-3505. For a complete list of Fathoms O’ Fun activities go to http://www.fathomsofun.org/.

GIG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET OPENS APRIL 5TH

2008-03-04T09:06:00.000-08:00

GIG HARBOR FARMERS MARKET OPENS APRIL 5TH

Second weekday Market will open in June

Gig Harbor, Wash. – March 3, 2008, The popular Gig Harbor Farmers Market returns Saturday April 5th and runs through September 27th every Saturday from 8:30a.m. - 2:30p.m. Due to construction of the new Pierce County Transit Center in Gig Harbor, the Farmers Market will move to a temporary location at the Kimball Park and Ride for one year only. The market will return to its normal location when construction is complete in 2009.

The Saturday market is popular with locals and visitors alike. Each Saturday the market evolves with the season and brings something new and exciting from roses and perennials to cut flowers, produce, pumpkins, arts, crafts and more including live music each Saturday.

The successful Wednesday Green Market will return to Skansie Brothers Park, each Wednesday June – August from 11:00a.m.- 4:00p.m. The Green Market presents all locally grown or hand made products in a beautiful waterfront setting. Live entertainment every week makes a visit to Skansie Park on Wednesdays a real treat.

Through out the Farmers Market season special events and live music are featured, included the highlight event on September 27th, The Gig Harbor Chowder Cook Off. See the complete schedule at www.gigharborfarmersmarket.com

Learn more about visiting Gig Harbor at www.gigharborguide.com. Gig Harbor, Washington’s Maritime Village.

Red Hat Society visits Port Gamble

2007-06-21T13:53:00.000-07:00

The historic town of Port Gamble, Washington is a Red Hat favorite.

Just about every week one Red Hat group or another visits the town for lunch at the Tea Room at Port Gamble or the General Store.

Add a little shopping at the antique stores, boutiques and shops, some sightseeing and perhaps check out the museum - a perfect outing!

Red Hat groups have come from all over the state of Washington and perhaps beyond while many return again and again to experience the warm and inviting atmosphere.

Kitsap Lavender Market - 2007

2007-06-21T13:41:00.000-07:00

Offering robust plants, beautiful fresh and dried bundles and fragrant buds for crafts and lavender- based products, the members of the Kitsap Lavender Growers represent an emerging cottage industry increasingly noted for its high quality lavender products.

Most Kitsap lavender is grown in relatively small "patches." Growers provide "hands-on" attention to their plants year-round to assure the highest quality possible for landscape plants, bouquets, crafts and other products.

Superior soil conditions and a moderate maritime climate (aided by the famous "rain shadow" of the Olympic Mountains), give Kitsap growers flexibility to grow a wide variety of lavender plants that produce long-lasting fragrance as well as wonderful eye- appeal for home and commercial landscape designs.

Harvest season generally falls during the month of July when many of the Kitsap Peninsula's farmers markets offer glorious purple bundles of fresh-cut lavender. The rest of the year, many growers sell dried lavender buds for a variety of handcrafted products.

For the first time, local lavender growers combine for the Kitsap Lavender Market at the Farmers Markets, July 14, 21 and 22.

July 14, 9am-2:30pm - Kingston WA - Kingston Farmers Market
July 21, 9am-1pm - Poulsbo WA - Poulsbo Farmers Market
July 22, 11am-5pm - Port Gamble WA - Port Gamble Sunday Market

Kitsap Lavender Growers

Boxley Gallery Opens in Kingston!

2007-05-31T12:21:00.001-07:00

The Boxley Gallery has officially opened on the main street of Kingston, Washington - just a block from the ferry dock.

The picture of David was taken three years ago as he prepared gifts for friends and family at his wedding to Lorene.

davidboxley.com has much on David's background and his art.

The photo of Lorene was taken in the new gallery in front of one of her creations.

The new gallery features work by David A. Boxley, Owner/Artist -
Lorene Boxley, Owner/Manager/Artist -
David R. Boxley, Artist -
Zachary Boxley, Artist

The art includes carvings, jewelry, baskets and more. You'll find information on the gallery on their site: http://www.boxleygallery.com/.

The gallery has been a priority to the Boxley's and it is a tremendous asset to Kingston - well worth a trip from "the other side" or from anywhere on the Kitsap Peninsula.

The Boxley Gallery - 11250 NE Hwy 104 Suite B Kingston, WA 98346 - (360) 297-2408 - loreneboxley@msn.com

Travel

2007-04-27T10:00:00.000-07:00

From a visual standpoint, it's about looking, seeing and perceiving. Travel is an interesting idea because we are actually traveling all the time, to the grocery, the post, through landscapes and past seascapes.

The question is not so much about place as it is about perception. I have a friend in Florence Italy, the place I would like to travel to, who says that Florence is not so interesting to her. Been there, done that. She wants modernity or modesty; either the sophistication and convenience of a sleek, skylit, spotless bathroom where every flush is accurate and a deep-dish tub whirls bubbles into a tired structure - or - a landscape void of human presence, vast and clean - a place where there's space - where the wind sweeps miles of ancient grasslands into patterns and the road goes on and on unhindered.

We discuss our differences. How can I take the Ferry to Seattle every day and not see the beauty and novelty of it all? How can she pass by 12th c structures and marble statues with barely a glance?

Perhaps we can travel to our own lands through the eyes and experiences of others. Showing someone around, learning things about the area we didn't know before, slowing down to take photos.

Painting and drawing help us see through new eyes. Though this does not guarantee revelation, it certainly challenges the eye-brain-hand to observe, absorb, translate, record and understand information in a new way. I can feel the dendrites extending.

One of my favorite exercises when I teach Art Appreciation at Olympic College is a self-observation exercise testing our awareness of time-space-distance-orientation. Close your eyes. Imagine leaving the classroom and going home. See the route in your "mind's eye", every block, stop sign, turn, etc. Open your eyes and draw a map of your route home, to scale. (It's the "to scale" part that is difficult for those who use surface and highway). One thing always stands out. Newcomers often have an easier time because they have had to pay attention, look at maps, become aware.

Leigh Knowles Metteer
Knowles Studio and Gallery

Harborside Fountain Park Opens in Downtown Bremerton - Park Is Newest Component of Bremerton’s Waterfront Revitalization

2007-04-26T13:44:00.000-07:00

Harborside Fountain Park, a 2.5-acre park located in downtown Bremerton, opens on May 5, greatly expanding options for meeting-and-event planners hosting events at Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside.

Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside operates and manages the parks reception and event space, the Fountain Room. This new 1,650 square foot space is next to the 10,000-square-foot conference center.

Harborside Fountain Park is one of the Puget Sound region’s most impressive public spaces. Located on the waterfront, the park features five large copper-ringed fountains, wading pools and lush landscaping, as well as free wi-fi service. The park will also be home to the Harborside Heritage Naval Museum, which is scheduled to open later this year.

“We’re thrilled to be managing Harborside Fountain Parks’ new event space, the Fountain Room,” said Erik Ruud, general manager of Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside. “The city has made tremendous efforts to revitalize our waterfront, and this is another great addition.”

The park adds a tremendous dimension for meeting and wedding planners, Ruud added. Meeting groups can use the free wi-fi service, available throughout the Harborside District, during breakout meetings in the park. “And the fountains and landscaping provide a gorgeous backdrop for wedding and other special events.”

The opening of Harborside Fountain Park is a major milestone in downtown Bremerton’s redevelopment, which kicked off in 2004 with the opening of the conference center. What used to be a nondescript waterfront is now the thriving Harborside District. In addition to the bustling Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, the waterfront district now boasts retail shops, restaurants, a hotel, art galleries, plazas, fountains, condominiums and the Bremerton Transportation Center.

“This new waterfront park establishes the Harborside District as one of the great public places in the Pacific Northwest,” says Bremerton Mayor Cary Bozeman.

The renaissance of Bremerton will continue with the expansion of the Bremerton Marina and the extension of the over-the-water boardwalk, which will become part of a 3.5-mile trail.

Disc Golf on the Kitsap Peninsula

2007-04-10T16:08:00.000-07:00

Disc golf anyone?

A brightly colored flying saucer hurtles through the air and crash lands in a metallic basket. An exultant whoop of joy is heard in the distance. Has the human race successfully shot down an alien UFO? No. A disc golfer has scored his first ace!Many people who have lived on the Kitsap Peninsula all their lives are astonished to learn that behind the play ground and picnic area of the NAD Park on Austin Drive, where that old jet fighter sits, there lies a full eighteen-hole disc golf course. The course has been discovered, though, by hundreds of disc golf enthusiasts who can be seen flinging their discs hither and yon almost any time of day through that wonderful old forest.

What IS disc golf, you ask? Well, players throw their driver disc from a designated tee box toward a distant metal pole that supports a metal basket. They get three tries to get their disc into the basket for a par, and most of the “holes” are roughly two hundred feet in length. If the player can score in two throws, he or she gets a “birdie.” If the disc goes into the basket in one throw, that’s a rare but much sought-after ACE! The discs are similar to your father’s old Frisbee, but smaller in diameter and more compact. You wouldn’t want to catch one of these if it was coming at you. Polite disc golfers yell “Fore” if it looks as if their throw is going to hit an innocent person down range.

The disc golf course at the NAD Park is the largest and most developed course on the Kitsap Peninsula, but it’s not the only one. A brand new nine-hole course has opened at the Fairgrounds, with another nine holes in the works, and there is a wonderful little ten-hole course at the Van Zee Park in Port Orchard. Another course is being built as far away as Chimicum and yet another is planned to go into the Kingston area soon.

This challenging and exciting sport is rapidly gaining in popularity. Individuals can compete against themselves, or whole families can go out for an afternoon of flinging fun. The West Sound Disc Golf Association (WSDGA) is always ready and eager to take on more members, but membership is not required to use the courses, and the best thing about playing disc golf on the Kitsap Peninsula is that it’s free. The hard-rubber or plastic discs average $12-to-15 apiece and can be purchased at Team Sports on Wheaton Way, or Big-5 Sporting Goods. Even Sportsman’s Warehouse now carries discs. Beginning players will probably need a distance driver and perhaps a putter disc. More advanced players carry as many as twenty different discs, each suited to a specific throwing challenge. Many beginners learn to throw their discs through trial and error but it’s probably best to find someone with some experience and get a lesson or two. It’s more fun and successful that way. Anyone in the WSDGA will be happy to offer advice on any aspect of the game. There are often members out playing, so just ask someone who seems to know what he or she is doing.

Playing disc golf is a great way for people of all ages to get out and get some fresh air and exercise. The courses here on the Kitsap Peninsula generally offer some steep hills to climb and trees to avoid, but there are some open fairways, too, where a player can really haul off and give that ol’ disc a serious fling. That’s all part of the fun and challenge of the game. C’mon out for a fling!

For more information or to learn how to play contact John Conte 360-769-8481, jconte@wavecable.com or Matt White 360-710-5544, matt_white@ml.com

2007 Kitsap Peninsula Visitor Guide Now Available

2007-03-27T11:46:00.000-07:00

The 2007 Kitsap Peninsula Visitor Guide is now available!

The guide gives an overview of the Kitsap Peninsula, its history and eclectic collection of communities.

You'll find listings of all the lodging on the Kitsap Peninsula, museums, golf, arts, dining, things to see and so much more!

You can go to http://www.visitkitsap.com/ and download a copy of the guide, download it HERE, e-mail KC@VisitKitsap.com for a copy or give us a call at 360.297.8200.

More About Kitsap:

The Kitsap Peninsula lies in the heart of Puget Sound surrounded by over 300 miles of saltwater shoreline and located between the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges in Washington State.
Kitsap offers miles of accessible shoreline, world class golf courses, an eclectic collection of communities and endless recreational, cultural and scenic discoveries.

With every community on the water, including the popular destinations of Kingston, Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Belfair and Gig Harbor, you’ll find spectacular views of mountains and water at every turn, as well as some of the best boating destinations in Puget Sound.
The combination of Native American, Scandinavian, military and pioneer attractions, all within a one-hour radius, makes Kitsap an easy-to-tour destination rich in history and diversity.

It's easy to see why Kitsap is one of the region's favorite get-away destinations.

Genuine Kitsap Lavender website launched!

2007-03-26T15:33:00.000-07:00

You can almost smell the lavender when you open LavenderKitsap.com. The colors, the pictures and the descriptions make it a soothing experience.

The Kitsap Lavender Growers, with support from the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau, have launched the new site along with plans to hold the first Kitsap Lavender Market - July 21 - 22, 2007 in Port Gamble, Washington.

Offering robust plants, beautiful fresh and dried bundles, fragrant buds, for crafts, and lavender-based products, the members of the Kitsap Lavender Growers represent an emerging cottage industry increasingly noted for its high quality lavender products.

Most Kitsap lavender is grown in relatively small “patches.” Growers provide “hands-on” attention to their plants year-round to assure the highest quality possible for landscape plants, bouquets, crafts and other products.

Superior soil conditions and a moderate maritime climate (aided by the famous “rain shadow” of the Olympic Mountains), give Kitsap growers flexibility to grow a wide variety of lavender plants that produce long-lasting fragrance as well as wonderful eye-appeal for home and commercial landscape designs.

Harvest season generally falls during the month of July when many of the Kitsap Peninsula’s farmers markets offer glorious purple bundles of fresh-cut lavender. The rest of the year, many growers sell dried lavender buds for a variety of handcrafted products.

NEW Lodging Search: Bed & Breakfasts, Inns, Cottages, Cabins, Motels, Hotels and more on Washington State's Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Island.

2007-03-17T11:09:00.000-07:00

The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau has launched a NEW website for lodging on the Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Island - LodgingKitsap.com.

The new site offers direct access to a lodging search with information on over 75 accommodations representing over 1400 rooms from Bed and Breakfasts, inns, lodges, cottages, cabins to motels and hotels.

Find appropriate accommodations for a weekend getaway, family reunion or conference. All properties, all sizes, all types in one place; easy to search with direct links to the properties once you find what you are looking for.

The Kitsap Peninsula is a favorite getaway and now it is even easier to find the perfect place to stay. Come Visit Kitsap!

Kitsap Lodging covers all of the Kitsap Peninsula and Bainbridge Island including the towns of Bainbridge Island, Poulsbo, Hansville, Kingston, Port Gamble, Suquamish, Silverdale, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Gig Harbor, Seabeck, Belfair, Key Peninsula and more.

LodgingKitsap.com - check it out!

NEW for 2007 - Boating Kitsap; the webpage and the magazine!

2007-02-14T15:33:00.000-08:00

Boating Kitsap; the web page and the magazine both debuted in Januray.

The magazine is a 16 page glossy insert that can be found in the Nor' Westing Magazine Annual Resource Guide distributed throughout the Northwest as well as handed out at the Seattle Boat Show. Copies will be available at local marinas and boating related businesses throughout 2007.

BoatingKitsap.com, the website covers the same information as the magazine but will be updated on a regular basis with current information and specials & packages in each of the local communities.

Both have information on the ports and the communities.

The Kitsap Peninsula, centrally located in Puget Sound is an easy destination for Western Washington and Northwest boaters. The peninsula offers a variety of boating options from well equipped port marinas to state park mooring buoys.

The spectacular scenery, eclectic collection of communities, restaurants and shopping within walking distance of the marinas and the close proximity to larger metropolitan areas makes Kitsap a perfect trip for 2 days to a week or more.

Featured ports include: Kingston, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale, Poulsbo

VisitKitsap.com!

Photos for the magazine and web provided by: KitsapImages.com

Downtown Port Orchard Bay Street Association launches NEW website

2007-01-30T14:43:00.000-08:00

Port Orchard's Bay Street Association has launched a new website: www.DowntownPortOrchard.com.

The new site highlights Lodging, Dining, Things to Do, Services and other information on the downtown area of Port Orchard.

Port Orchard’s identity is anchored in its connections to the past. Originally a booming lumber town called Sidney, Port Orchard became Kitsap County’s first incorporated city in 1890. It wooed the county seat away from Port Madison on Bainbridge Island in 1893 and remains the center of county government.

The city is located just south of Bremerton across the Sinclair Inlet and the passenger-only ferry, known as the "foot ferry", links the two cities.

Downtown Port Orchard offers a variety of shopping including antiques, gifts and crafts, and a variety of dining options.

Arriving by water, you'll find a large public marina making Port Orchard a favored boating destination. Marina Park, with its boardwalk and covered gazebo, offers beach access and is the site of the summer outdoor Farmer's Market.

For more information go to www.DowntownPortOrchard.com!

KPVCB launches Kitsap Speakers Bureau

2007-01-24T12:51:00.000-08:00

NEW!

The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau has launched a speakers bureau as part of its VisitKitsap.com website.

The Kitsap Speakers Bureau lists groups, organizations and individuals available to speak for conferences, meetings and a variety of gatherings on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Speakers are welcome to contact the KPVCB if they are interested in being listed on the Speakers Bureau page.

VisitKitsap.com is already the primary resource for meetings and conferences coming to the Kitsap Peninsula and for locals seeking things to do.

Winter 2007 Specials & Packages on the Kitsap Peninsula

2007-01-22T11:53:00.000-08:00

The Kitsap Peninsula has a wide range of specials for the winter season.

It does get a bit quieter on the peninsula in the "off" season; there are fewer people walking the beaches, not as many visitors at the museums, children are in school, galleries are quiet . . . what's wrong with that! This is a great time to take a ferry and head for the Kitsap Peninsula - just far enough to get away!

Check out the specials page - you'll find specials through March as well as some specifically for Valentine's Day!

Kitsap Peninsula featured in 2007 Puget Sound Clean Air Calendar

2006-12-12T11:55:00.000-08:00

The Kitsap Peninsula is featured in the 2007 Puget Sound Clean Air Calendar. Eight of the 13 photos feature the Kitsap Peninsula and six of the Kitsap photos were provided by member photographer Jean Boyle, KitsapImages.com

The calendars are distributed by the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency as an awareness piece and copies of the calendar will be distributed this year to all the members of the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau.

If you would like a copy of the calendar (while supplies last) or would like to get on the list for a calendar next year, contact:

Richard Wisti
Design & Communication Specialist
Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
206.689.4044 800.552.3565 fax 206.343.7522
richardw@pscleanair.org
110 Union Street - Suite 500 Seattle WA USA 98101-2038

Made in Kitsap - Ben J. Dykstra Furniture

2006-10-17T10:54:00.000-07:00

Hidden away throughout the Kitsap Peninsula are craftsmen, artists, and a variety of small businesses producing items "Made in Kitsap"; items that aren't found in malls across the country, items that are unique, hand crafted and not mass produced.

To explore the unique offerings of the Kitsap Peninsula, start with our "Made in Kitsap" section of the VisitKitsap.com website.

The newest entry to the "Made in Kitsap" section is Ben J. Dykstra Furniture. Ben creates handcrafted country style furniture and Windsor chairs with a sense of timeless value.

Each piece of furniture is custom built using time-honored joinery techniques. He specializes in country style and antique reproductions — designs both traditional and enduring.

His chairs are all individually handmade using only specialized hand tools and methods that were implemented almost 200 years ago. They should last centuries, much like the original Windsor chairs that are now cherished antiques.

This is just one example of what can be found in "Made in Kitsap".

Explore the unique on the Kitsap Peninsula!

Kitsap County in the 1930s – a 2007 wall calendar

2006-10-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

Now available for sale – Kitsap County Historical Society’s “A Step Back In Time,” Kitsap County in the 1930s – a 2007 wall calendar. This calendar contains current and historical photographs from around your county. Some may even have a picture or two of characters you recognize!

Calendars will be sold in the museum store and at select locations throughout Kitsap County.

Kitsap Historical Museum
360-479-6226
director@kitsaphistory.org

Extreme Makeover: Phoenix Bed & Breakfast Now Officially Open!

2006-09-18T11:18:00.000-07:00

Phoenix Bed & Breakfast is the home seen January 9th, 2005 on "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition". From the ashes of the Dore's original house, this new home was built in 7 days by the Extreme Team and now includes a Bed & Breakfast wing. Located on 5 beautiful acres and surrounded by tall trees, the home is set in a quiet country setting near the town of Kingston.

From Roseanne Dore, "We are happy to announce the opening of our new business The Phoenix Bed and Breakfast. We greatly appreciate your interest and your patience. Cost is $175.00 per room per night This includes a full breakfast.The two rooms available are each unique. The Log room has a rustic cabin feel with white cedar interior and a view of the relaxing country setting. In the Contemporary room relax on a memory foam mattress while enjoying a view of the woods or your favorite satellite TV program. Both rooms offer full private baths, wireless Internet, and CD player. To view pictures of the rooms and other local activities,visit our website or VisitKitsap.com.

Come visit the home that "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" raised from the ashes!

Visit HistoricPoulsbo.com

2006-08-28T14:02:00.000-07:00

Historic Downtown Poulsbo has launched a new website with a history and overview of Poulsbo's waterfront historic district along with listings of their lodging, dining, activities and services. Check it out at www.HistoricPoulsbo.com

Come visit historic downtown Poulsbo soon!

A little Poulsbo history: Jorgen Eliason is credited as the founder of Poulsbo. Jorgen came to Poulsbo from Fordejord, Norway with his sister and 6-year-old son in 1883. A month later Iver B. Moe arrived with his wife and three sons from Paulsbo, Norway. Because of the magnificent snow peaked mountains and fjords, many more Scandinavian settlers soon settled in the area.

Citizens of Poulsbo spoke only Norwegian for many years. In 1886, Iver B. Moe decided there were enough people on DogfishBay (later renamed LibertyBay) to have a post office. He filled out the application with the name Paulsbo. The postmaster General misread Moe’s handwriting and listed the new post office as Poulsbo.

In the early years people traveled by horseback, boat and on foot. Major buying and selling was done by boat trips to Pike Place Market in Seattle. Poulsbo was home to one of the largest codfish processing plants in the Northwest: fishermen from the Bering Sea would bring their catch here for salting and preserving. Lutefisk was also processed here.

For over 60 years, a “mosquito fleet” of steamers sailed from Seattle to Poulsbo carrying passengers and freight. Poulsbo’s ties to the water are still strong today, with three marinas on LibertyBay, a Marine Science Center and Harbor Tours.

The downtown area was once part of Liberty Bay. In the 1950’s the community worked to fill part of the bay to form a waterfront park. Some of the buildings there today once stood on pilings.

Enjoy the Farm Life at Milky Way Farm

2006-06-28T13:43:00.000-07:00

Milky Way Farm Guest House is a classic and wonderful farmhouse overlooking 20 acres of hayfield, orchard, flower & vegetable gardens, and a pond.

The house comfortably sleeps 6 with one bath and has a charming, fully equipped, kitchen.

The main floor bedroom has a Queen bed + 2 second floor bedrooms. This historic farmhouse is newly renovated and decorated with antiques.

The large porch is perfect for evenings watching out over the countryside.

At the north end of the Kitsap Peninsula, it is a short drive to great walking beaches.

Free Summer Shuttle starts July 1st in Gig Harbor

2006-06-21T10:34:00.000-07:00

The City of Gig Harbor will be providing a free trial shuttle this summer for visitors and residents to get around the harbor. The free service will take place on Saturdays in July and August from 10am -4pm.

“Our hope is to get some feedback from the public on a potential regularly scheduled service” said City of Gig Harbor Marketing Director Laureen Lund. “We’ll be looking at route, time, ridership, frequency, convenience and more.”

The shuttle will make stops along the historic waterfront, at each hotel, at the Gig Harbor Farmers Market, the Gig Harbor Visitor Center on Judson Street and at other locations. More specific information and route map is available by calling (253) 857-4VIC or www.gigharborguide.com.

Originating from two-miles of walk-able harbor front, Gig Harbor is the first destination on the Kitsap Peninsula after crossing the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. This vibrant community is notable for its maritime heritage, marinas, waterfront parks, upscale shops, galleries and restaurants, gardens and garden centers, hilly bicycling routes, and more. For event and visitor information, please access www.gigharborguide.com or call the Gig Harbor Visitor Information Center at (888) VIEWGIG.

10th Annual Fall Foursome Fest Announced!

2006-06-14T11:51:00.000-07:00

The Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau and the KITSAP SPORTS COUNCIL presents the 10th Annual Fall Foursome Fest Golf Tournament.

Friday, September 29, 2006
McCormick Woods Golf Course
1:00 pm Shotgun Start
$100/per player includes: Green fees, cart rental, range balls, special competitions, gift bag, and an incredible meal at the awards banquet!

Be sure to mark Friday, September 29, 2006 on your calendar as a reminder that you will be enjoying the beautiful weather at McCormick Woods Golf Course. Come on your own or with three of your golfing friends. At the end of the day, you will be served a sumptuous meal and have a chance to win fabulous prizes during the raffle.

Additional guests for the banquet only are $30/each.

We encourage companies to form teams, and play for the glory of the business!

Bottom line - this is THE fun, fantastic, FALL FOURSOME FEST!

REGISTER NOW to play or become a sponsor!
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Port Gamble Old Mill Days Country Carnival NEW for 2006

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Port Gamble Old Mill Days Country Carnival is a new event for 2006 and already promising to be an old favorite.

June 9, 10, 11, 2006 - For three days, Port Gamble will be alive with carnival rides, fireworks, more food than a person can eat, weekend vendors, and live music.

Come enjoy a view of Hood Canal from the top of the Ferris Wheel or browse the wares of our Sunday market vendors.

There will be something for everyone! Schedule of Events