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San Juan Island Whale Watching

Adam — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:02:15 +0000

San Juan Safaris has been having terrific luck with J-Pod sightings lately. Yesterday they counted about 20 individual whales, including a new calf and legendary Ruffles, one of the largest of our San Juan Island resident Orca males. There’s really no sight quite like seeing Ruffles’ six foot tall dorsal fin surfacing and submerging. Jeanette, the San Juan Safaris naturalist, explained today that Orcas are voluntary breathers, so they exhibit unihemispheric sleep. This sleep pattern allows half the brain to sleep while the other half stays awake. Fascinating stuff from the folks at San Juan Safaris, who have a trip going out of Friday Harbor today at 12:30.

What is in a name, anyway?

Adam — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:26:52 +0000

This month, ELEMENTS hotel & spa will become Earthbox motel and spa. Our new name reflects our heritage as a vintage motel while celebrating the natural elements that inspire us to re-invent, re-imagine and provide san juan island’s most creative, fun and unexpected lodging experience. Join us this fall to become part of the friday harbor hybrid hotel revolution.

Backdoor Kitchen ~ A Quintessential Island Experience

Adam — Fri, 09 May 2008 13:41:00 +0000

By popular demand, EARTH BOX hotel & spa room service is now provided by Backdoor Kitchen, San Juan Island’s multi-ethnic gem.

Backdoor is one of those rare, authentic places where diners discover a perfect marriage between setting, service and quality. Somewhat hidden in Friday Harbor, tucked in among the plants and landscaping of Green Man nursery just a few blocks from EARTH BOX hotel & spa, Backdoor Kitchen has nevertheless risen to the top of the San Juan Island food chain by providing consistently excellent and creative meals and drinks in a setting that is quintessentially San Juan Island. Ask almost any islander where to find the best food, appetizers, drinks, deserts, setting, service…Backdoor Kitchen is a virtually unanimous choice.

Dinners are available for delivery to your door during Backdoor Kitchen’s normal hours of operation, which vary seasonally; or walk just a few blocks to experience the full effect. Visit the Backdoor Kitchen website for hours and menus.

Piemonte: Italian Wine Dinner at STEPS

Steffi — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 17:11:09 +0000

Sample the wine and cuisine of Italy’s Piemonte region with a special dinner, prepared by chef Madden at STEPS wine bar & cafe, Friday Harbor’s cutting edge dining experience.

Wednesday, February 6, 6:00 PM

$100 per person (includes tax & gratuity)

(360) 370- 5959

Piemonte: Italian Wine Dinner at STEPS

Steffi — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:56:12 +0000

February 6, 2008
6:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Sample the wine and cuisine of Italy’s Piemonte region with a special dinner, prepared by chef Madden at STEPS wine bar & cafe, Friday Harbor’s cutting edge dining experience.

$100 per person (includes tax & gratuity)

For reservations call (360) 370- 5959

Inspired Cuisine @ Steps Wine Bar and Cafe

Adam — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:58:20 +0000

January 24, 2008
6:00 pm	to	10:00 pm

Step into the New Year @ Steps Wine Bar and Cafe

Adam — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 19:17:05 +0000

Ho! It looks like a month off left Chef Madden rested and inspired for the new year. The new menu is out, at long last. You can view it HERE, but take heed: viewing this link can cause hunger pangs insatiable anywhere but Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Steps exquisite cuisine is available for in-room dining at EARTH BOX San Juan Island hotel & spa, or just three blocks away at the cutting-edge Cafe. Reservations at 800-793-4756 or ONLINE.

November Orca Update from Friday Harbor’s Famous Whale Museum

Adam — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 18:09:51 +0000

This month’s report begins with a wonderful announcement: Samish (J-14) had her 5th calf, designated by the Center for Whale Research as J-43. This calf was first seen November 6th by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Fisheries research team. If you haven’t seen the video of mom and J-43 go to www.whalemuseum.org and click on **News Updates** then click on 11/9/07 King 5 Cameras Film J Pod With New Calf Near Alki Beach (video follows ad). In the beginning of the video you can see Samish with Riptide on her right and new baby J-43 surfacing between them. Keep watching and see if you can find when the calf surfaces again. It’s a great short video of this new calf and of J Pod. Toward the end you will see Blackberry (J-27) and Mike (J-26) too!….

The full report is available to members of the San Juan Island Whale Museum’s Orca Adoption program. Visit the Whale Museum Online to join today and receive full reports monthly via email.

New Year’s Eve Champagne Dinner ~ Inspired Cuisine@ELEMENTS San Juan Island hotel & spa

Adam — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:51:59 +0000

EARTH BOX hotel & spa room service from Steps Wine Bar and Cafe is on hiatus all December while the crew takes a well-deserved vacation. You won’t go hungry, though, because there are nearly 2 dozen other dining options within a four block radius of EARTH BOX. Our knowledgeable, friendly front-desk staff are dying to turn you on to some exquisite cuisine. Steps will re-open with a bang for a fantastic New Year’s Eve champagne dinner. Space is limited, so reserve today at (800) 793-4756 or ONLINE. View the Menu.

Celebrate the New Year with Inspired Cuisine at Steps

Adam — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:19:51 +0000

December 31, 2007 6:00 pm

January 1, 2008 12:00 am

EARTH BOX San Juan Island hotel & spa offers a creative, imaginative blend of retro-motel vibe, slick, modern interiors and inspired freebies like a wifi blanket over the entire property, ipod docking radios in our new Sky Places, our heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and fitness studio, as well as a broad range of spa treatments at our Lavendera Day Spa.

Among our most inspired offerings is room service by Steps Wine Bar and Cafe. This New Year’s Eve, ring in the new at Steps instead of in your room, to experience Friday Harbor and San Juan Island’s festive dining experience. View the Menu. Reserve today at 800-793-4756 or ONLINE.