Port Ludlow Resort

What’s in a name? Ours dates all the way back to 1841. Charles Wilkes entered our waters on a United States Exploring expedition and named our piece of paradise “Port Ludlow.” Our name is a nod to Augustus C. Ludlow, a war of 1812 naval hero and a friend of Mr. Wilkes. Fast forward almost…

Finnriver Farm Chickens In addition to providing the resort with fresh eggs for its guests, Keith and Crystie Kisler, owners of Chimacum’s Finnriver Farm, share Chef Dan’s commitment to restoring vitality to the rural local community through farm/restaurant partnerships. Below, Crystie offers a farmer’s perspective. Farming is an act of food-growing and community-growing. Although many of…

Finnriver Farm Supporting local farmers is a high priority for the Fireside Restaurant’s management team, and the commitment goes beyond just buying local!  In today’s post, Director of Food & Beverage James Robinson explains how the Fireside is partnering with local growers.  Nestled against the sea and just minutes from East Jefferson County’s agricultural heartland,…

 Beautiful Petal Our knitters had a wonderful 3-day retreat in June with a few staying over longer to continue enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Resort. They worked hard at the retreat – absorbing new knitting and dyeing techniques taught by their energetic and captivating teachers, mastering new cooking skills with Chef Dan and his…

Sequim’s 2012 Lavender Weekend celebration is just a week away, July 20-22! The bloom is right on schedule, shrouding Sequim in a vibrant sea of purple! Jardin du Soleil, one of 7 farms on the renowned Heritage Lavender Farm Tour, is under new ownership this year by a couple who just may hold the record…