December 22, 2022

Calendar of Bainbridge Island Annual Events

Wondering about the traditional happenings on Bainbridge Island throughout the year. Here is a list to make sure you don’t miss any of the biggies. January Polar Bear Plunge – at exactly noonish on January 1st at Lylte Beach near Fort Ward Park – bring your beach towel and your courage! […]
November 11, 2022
Cyclists getting on the Bainbridge Ferry, Seattle side in summer.

Commuting to Seattle by way of the Bainbridge Island Ferry

How is the Ferry Commute from Bainbridge to Seattle? So, please know that your commute is not going to be 35 minutes long, but the fact that you can live in a rural community and work in the big city via a one hour commute, sans driving, is pretty cool. One […]
January 31, 2018

My Top 10 Homes on Bainbridge Island | 2017

The 2018 market is ramping up fast, but I wanted to make sure I got to my favorite annual blog posts, my top 10 homes on the island for 2017. Last year 439 homes sold on the island – up from 369 last year – wow!  I am proud to say I personally toured the […]
December 29, 2017
Polar Bear Plunge on Bainbridge Island.

Bainbridge Polar Bear Plunge 2018

Traditional Polar Bear Plunge at Lytle Beach   Another very Bainbridge tradition.  Make sure you don’t party too hard on New Year’s Eve so you can make it to the Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day.  No need to sign up, just show up a little bit before noon […]
December 14, 2017
Holiday Activities on Bainbridge Island 2017

5 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays on Bainbridge

1. Take Santa Photos at Columbia Bank Dec 16th – 10am-1pm Cash donation or non-perishable item to support Helpline House 2. Visit the Holiday Village at Bloedel Reserve Through Dec 31st – 10am- 4pm (closed Mondays and Christmas Day) Included with admission to Bloedel Reserve. Adults: $17 Seniors (65+) and Military: $12 Students 13-18 […]
December 13, 2017
Bainbridge Island Musical Holiday Truck Map 2017

Bainbridge Island Musical Firetruck 2017

Yes, you did hear holiday music in your cul-de-sac.  That was another classic island tradition, the musical firetruck.  The annual tour around the island is already underway.   I am never quite ready for Christmas, but the outdoor lights are up on our house, so it really must be that time […]
November 25, 2017
Winslow 2017 Holidays Tree Lighting

Winslow Holiday Activities | Bainbridge 2017

The Holidays are Here Today is Small Business Saturday.  Get out and shop and support your local merchants, friends, and neighbors.  There are a host of activities going on in downtown Winslow today, including the Christmas Tree Lighting tonight from 6pm-7:30pm.  Below is a summary of what you can do […]
September 14, 2017

That Fall Feeling

School is back in session and we just finished our tenth summer on the island.  Both my girls are in high school this year and yes, what they say is true, time just flies.  It always seems to be a reflective time when another school year starts. Our decade on […]