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5 Fabulous Sequim Lavender Shops Perfect for Holiday Gifts The Sequim lavender fields have all been harvested and the summer blooms are gone. However this means all that wonderful lavender has been transformed into fragrant lotions, soaps and candles. Sequim Lavender producers create an amazing ...

Excellent Sequim Restaurants to Sample this Fall The choice of Sequim restaurants includes romantic cafes, family friendly diners, and lively pubs. You’ll find the very best Northwestern cuisine, seafood, and several international options. Restaurants here take advantage of the fresh bounty of t...

Alternative Energy: The Benefits of Residential Solar Panels  As a homeowner in Sequim, WA, you’ve probably considered investing in solar panels at some point. Whether this was a fleeting thought or a serious consideration, you might be surprised to know that the number of homeowners using solar ...

5 Reasons to Move to Sequim Learn what Sequim residents appreciate everyday, Sequim is the best place to call home on the Olympic Peninsula. There are so many reasons to move to Sequim but they all fall under five main categories. After all Sequim is known for its stunning natural setting, year-...

Sequim’s Community Amenities Residing in the rain shadow of the stunning Olympic Mountains, Sequim’s landscape is simply breathtaking. A shimmering coastline, pastoral valley and snow-capped mountain views surround this warm and welcoming community. Find everything needed for comfortable living ...

Declutter Your Homes Without an Expert Do you think you need Netflix and Marie Kondo to tackle the clutter in your home? Well, you may be surprised to learn that tidying up can actually be pretty easy. It can even be somewhat fun if you’re up to the task. So, how can you clean your home without a...

The 2019 Summer Olympic Music Festival The beautiful sounds of perfectly performed classical music returns this summer during the 2019 Olympic Music Festival. This beloved gathering of superstar violinists, pianists, cellists, vocalists and many more play the moving works of famous composers. Ove...

Boat Tours to Protection Island this Summer Out in the Salish Sea, between Sequim and Discovery Bay, is a wild place named Protection Island. After years of damage from farming, development and even artillery practice this island wildlife refuge is recovering and thriving. The Shoreline, grasslan...

Register Now for the North Olympic Discovery Marathon The North Olympic Discovery Marathon could very well be the most scenic course you ever run in your life. That might be why this event (that started in 2003 with only 500 runners) now boasts over 2000 participants. The race is located on the s...

Go Golfing in Sunny Sequim, Washington Simply put, Sequim is a golfing paradise in the Pacific Northwest. Located in the rain shadow of the Olympic Mountains, Sequim only sees about 13 inches of rain annually. These sunny days with mild temperatures create the perfect conditions for year-round go...