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Taste Washington: A Food and Wine Lover’s Paradise in Seattle, WA
Oenophile: The Merriam-Webster dictionary simply defines this word as “a lover or connoisseur of wine”. Do you consider yourself much of a wine lover? Someone who enjoys touring beautiful countryside wineries and attending taste testings with good company? In recent years, the state of Washington has discovered and tested varying ways of producing some of … Continue reading "Taste Washington: A Food and Wine Lover’s Paradise in Seattle, WA"
Celebrate Spring in Washington During the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival!
Spring is in full bloom here in Washington State and the much-anticipated annual Tulip Festival is just around the corner! Running from the first to last day of April, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is a miraculous sight to behold, and you surely won’t want to miss out on Mother Nature’s beauty! The Festival is … Continue reading "Celebrate Spring in Washington During the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival!"
Heaven in a Cup: A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Seattle, WA
It’s widely agreed that our home city of Seattle, Washington is home to some of the largest, most well-known coffee houses in the world! In fact, it’s impossible to take a walk down the street without passing multiple coffee chains, sidewalk stands, roasterys, and more! Since Seattle is so saturated with coffee houses, visitors may … Continue reading "Heaven in a Cup: A Coffee Lover’s Guide to Seattle, WA"
Seattle Art Museum Exhibit Explores Nature and Self
As the weather grows warmer in Seattle, many find creative types find themselves looking to get back into the culture of their surroundings after being shut away for the winter. Leaning into the vibrancy of nature, as flowers and trees burst into life, we love to appreciate all things natural. The Seattle Art Museum must … Continue reading "Seattle Art Museum Exhibit Explores Nature and Self"
Seattle’s 70th Celebration of Seafair!
Truly a harbinger of summer in Seattle, the Seafair is back again for it’s 70th year, a magnificent ten weeks of family fun and showing off all Seattle has to offer! Hosted by The Seafair Foundation, the festival spans all the way back to 1950 when business leaders designed Seafair as an event that would …
Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival in Seattle!
It’s here! The 48th Annual Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival is in Seattle from 8/30 to 9/1! Come celebrate all things musical and creative with an amazing lineup of bands and live entertainment, as well as art exhibits and booths, and food vendors. Put on by both One Reel, a non-profit arts organization that strives for … Continue reading "Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival in Seattle!"
Shafer Baillie Celebrates Free Museum Day!
Brought to you by the Smithsonian Magazine, National Free Museum Day is back on September 21, 2019! This annual tradition invites everyone to spend the day exploring a museum, and asks the question: where will your curiosity take you? This year’s theme celebrates the “Smithsonian Year of Music”. Throughout 365 days, the Smithsonian Museum in … Continue reading "Shafer Baillie Celebrates Free Museum Day!"
Best 2019 Art Activities in Seattle!
Just because we’re leaving summer behind, doesn’t mean the fun ends in Seattle! Quite the opposite in fact, with cooler days ahead more and more people are getting out and about and exploring all the best art that Seattle has to offer. We’ve collected a list of all the best 2019 Seattle art activities and …
Explore Seattle With These 3 Events!
An upcoming roster of fantastic new events is keeping Seattle as many people’s ultimate travel destination. Here are the 3 best events coming to Seattle during November 2019- truly a “Choose Your Own Adventure” month for events in the city! As always, you can count on Shafer Baillie Mansion to give you a luxury bed and …