Amazing store. Love browsing this gallery. I've purchased several items for my home here over the…read moreyears as well as gifts for my family. We love the quality craftsmanship of the local artists showcased here. Come check them out!

Wonderfully curated gallery of wood craft including a nice collection of native art. I've purchased…read moreseveral items for our home as well as some wood for my own woodshop. Great selection of flattened live edge and local woods. Bonnie is great and Harvey loves a good conversation. (I sense he is sometimes misunderstood by customers. Personally, I enjoy shooting the breeze with Harvey and have picked up a few useful tips for my own woodworking. He is truly a character.) We always visited the Port Townsend gallery, but I think I prefer the Port Hadlock location. No issues with parking and the more remote surroundings fit the vibe. Forest Gems is a a real gem of a place.

The path not taken…read more.. Once upon a time, long before I had a driver's license, a pilot in Fairbanks, Alaska offered to help me get my pilot's license. What to say? Sighhhhhhh...the summer was short, my family was heading home, and it never happened. But.... Had I lived in Port Townsend, WA as a child, it could have. Indeed, it would have. I'd be flying the friendly skies of PT now, even as we speak. But, of course, I might not have time to do this review... www.ptaeromuseum.com I visited the Port Townsend Aero Museum three days days ago. T'was a bright spring day and I was loathe to go inside knowing that the three day forecast was for snow, snow, snow. Chipper Yelper that I am, I went inside the museum anyhoo, leaving the balmy outdoor weather to a small (teenaged) work crew landscaping the front of the building. If the kids were hard at work making the place beautiful for visitors, who was I not to reward their efforts? A small admission fee got me inside the new building. Airplane models hung from the rafters, beautifully restored planes had "landed" strategically about the floors. Placards described each plane and its role in history. Several planes (as noted on the placards) were currently in use as training craft for the young pilots who learn to fly at the museum. My entrance fee (donations from other visitors) is what keeps the fly lessons and the museum going. So I lingered for an hour or so, looking at airplane models, antique cars and some wonderful old flight helmets and gauges. I walked the catwalk around the inside of the tall building, looked at aviation paintings, watched other visitors as they entered the spacious hangar. DIdn't even notice that I was inside on a balmy day. I do have a suggestion or two for future museum exhibits: I'd have liked to have seen a motor, perhaps with its schematic nearby. I would have enjoyed brief "instructions" on the aerodyamics of flight. A checklist of preparations for lift-off and landing would have been fun to look at. (I am told that these are readily available through airplane manufacturers...so a generic list shouldn't be hard for the museum to find. ) There once was a wonderful old hand-lettered sign visible as you exited Jefferson International Airport, which is where the museum is located. It said "Don't forget to close your flight book." Perhaps an actual flight book would make interesting reading. Certainly the visitors' comment book does reflect the numbers of geographically distant folks who tour the museum but no space is included in it for visitors comments. This would be nice. But heck. Who am I to tinker with the success of this endeavor? This is a cool museum. Kids involved in its programs really *do* get the flight bug and occasionally do solo before they get their Washington State driver's license. And as for me? Well, I had a good time. Hopped into my ancient Saturn which was parked in the parking lot. Waved at the kids working on the landscaping. Scanned my gas gauge, speedometer and clock...and said to myself as I exited into the sunny Port Townsend afternoon... What if?? The road not taken. Or rather the runway not taken. Yet.

My son-in-law and I made our first visit to the museum on a September Saturday morning while our…read morewives were shopping at the farmer's market in town. The museum was farther out of town than expected, about a ten-minute drive south. We arrived around 10 am and found only three other cars in the parking lot. Our first impression was the museum's modern exterior. Inside was just as impressive. In the lobby, we each paid our $12 admission fee before heading in to see the three dozen or more general aviation aircraft on display. Most aircraft were parked on the floor, while another ten or so hung from the high ceiling. The parked aircraft each had a cookie sheet under the engine to catch oil drips. This makes sense, as they do fly all the aircraft on display that they legally can. After seeing the aircraft and checking out some interesting old photographs, we stopped at their bookstore of old used aviation books. I couldn't resist buying one about the 747. We were through the museum and back on the road in about an hour. We enjoyed the visit and will visit again, perhaps timed to a special event taking place there.

Off the beaten path, 2 islands away from a lot of traffic is where Marrowstone has a large winery…read morethat was preparing for a concert that Friday night. Large selection of good wines, friendly staff and a really cool cribbage board in the upstairs hang out spot.

Had a wonderful Friday evening here which featured live music. The wine is outstanding- we got a…read morebottle of Rosé and joined some friends for a delightful evening watching ships cruise down the straight. The staff was lovely and the vibe is relaxed and fun.

Finnriver is such a cool place, and after visiting on a Sunday evening on our recent trip to the…read morearea, I can definitely understand why it seems that lots of Chimacum and Port Townsend locals like to hang out here. The place is huge, with lots of seating for groups of all sizes, big open spaces for kids and dogs to run around, and a whole area of the farm where you can stroll and chat while admiring the wide array of plants they grow here. They have ample parking, and thankfully a very intuitive set up for finding food and drinks. They had a pretty good selection of food vendors on a Sunday night, and we ended up getting a banh mi each from Friendly Nettle, and a dozen oysters for me from Moonlight Oysters. Food came out quick, after which we found a seat out near the sunflowers. I really enjoyed my pork banh mi -- it's more of a pork sausage than a grilled pork, but it was really tasty with great bread and stuffed full with pickled shredded veg and cilantro. My dinner buddy found that he wasn't a huge fan of tempeh in a banh mi but still found it a satisfying meal. The oysters were also delicious. They were serving up the Aphrodite variety that night, which were petite shots of mineral-y goodness. After dinner and a stroll through the grounds, we got some delicious vegan ice cream at Fiddlehead creamery. We loved their strawberry flavor and were excited at how all the flavors are vegan here! Keep in mind if you're thinking of visiting Finnriver that even for this area the food vendors close early here (like 7-7:30ish). If you want to eat, make sure you come out on the earlier side!

We didn't know what to think walking up, but as soon as we were inside everything made sense! We…read moreordered up a couple of cider flights and grabbed a table. The ciders are amazing (black currant was a highlight). We stopped over at the Dented Buoy counter and ordered up some pizzas. Not only are they delicious, they are insanely fast. They pair up so well with the ciders. It was a great was to spend an afternoon! Great service, great ciders, great pizza!

We visited this quaint winery and cidery this weekend and found a very warm welcome by the owner, a…read morebeautiful walk through the grounds, and tasting flights for both wine and cider. The space can also be rented for events, which I imagine would be picturesque. They have both red and white wine options as well as a variety of cider to choose from, and you get 3 samples for a tasting. Our ultimate favorite, though, was actually their blackberry shrub vinegar that had amazing flavor, and both us and the other couple we were with had to go home with a bottle. This is really a beautiful, peaceful setting perfect for decompressing after a long week. The owners are incredibly gracious hosts as well and made it a very pleasant experience for us.

This is an amazing hidden gem in Port Townsend. I was visiting some relatives and came here for a…read morewine/cider tasting. I had wine and cider and everything was delicious. They also have charcuterie boards if you are hungry. The owners are the kindest people and were so kind. They took us on a tour of the greenhouse and as a plant person I thoroughly enjoyed all of the greenery and plant life. I would definitely recommend this place for a visit or to come any day if you live locally. They also do private events like weddings.

We visited Sailor Vineyard during the Jefferson County Farm Tour, so probably best to call and…read moremake an appointment. The wine making operation is really a labor of love as the couple who make all the wine on the Estate, also tend the 3 acres of grapes (4 varietals but primarily the French hybrid Marechal Foch which originated in the Alsace region (if that name sounds familiar, select the category of World War I history for $200 Alex) . It is such a cool operation and in going through the tour one can learn so much about the wine making operation which is primarly done by hand.

We were lucky enough to stop at a neighboring winery who are friends with Kit and Claire, the…read moreowners of Sailor. They told us that visits to Sailor Vineyard are usually by appointment only, but they would give a quick call and let them know we were coming. The entrance is a little hard to find, and initially, we turned onto the vineyard road and had to backtrack to a little sign with just the house number, and that is where you park. It's in front of their house, and Kit came out and greeted us, introduced us to his adorable dogs after being sure we weren't opposed, and then guided us on a tour of their little family owned vineyard. We enjoyed learning about their unique grapes and their personal histories. They don't do conventional tastings, but instead, you bought a bottle that came with 4 engraved Sailor Vineyards wine glasses (to take home), and he pours for you while you enjoy the lovely day. We took home a bottle of their reserve wine and was disappointed we wouldn't be able to return for their big concert they are putting on at the end of three summer (Aug 10, 2024) with an Italian band. It's definitely a neat spot to stop if you're in the area, but be sure to call ahead.

Stopped at her table outside the space needle and got my first henna and I absolutely love it! Very…read morewell done and a week later still going strong!

I've seen booths at fairs and parties for henna and have never gravitated towards any except for…read moreMehndi Madness. Accents of traditional eastern decor adorn their spaces, making a authentic feel. Henna by Krysteen was magically laced upon the back of my hand. No two designs alike! I was lucky to get in line and receive my unique artwork. Just gorgeous! I was amazed at the precision and mastery Krysteen worked with as she effortlessly illustrated an intricate henna paisley upon my hand. No stencil, no guide, only pure talent and experience. I have so much respect for henna artists with her level of skill. I can truly say I was blown away by her work. It was great to talk with Krysteen and dive into her passion for henna and body art. Wonderful experience- great quality henna- and very essential staff! *My henna is still vibrant and gorgeous! Wasn't expecting this location on my body to hold any this long! :)