Earthbox Motel & Spa

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.

Wanna boat ride?

Adam — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 14:27:12 +0000

Bill and colleen at San Juan Safaris have extended an invitation to all our employees to join them this Friday at 1pm for a free whale watch trip! Anyone interested should call them directly at 378-1323. If you have time and interest, please take advantage of this offer. It’s a great opportunity to stay in touch with the experience of our guests and one of the many reasons this place is so wonderful to visit.

thanks, and enjoy….

Adam

Centennial Exhibit 1909 to 1930

Steffi — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 01:00:45 +0000

Using aerial, archive and contemporary photographs and other content, the San Juan Community Theatre lobby will feature a Centennial exhibit showing the changes that occurred over time, beginning with the Town’s incorporation in 1909 through the 1930’s. Free during non-performance hours.

* Location: San Juan Community Theatre Lobby
* Phone: (360) 378-2390

Movies @ the Palace Theater

Steffi — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:25:30 +0000

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa (PG, 1:35) weekdays 5:45 7:45, Sa/Su 3:15 5:45 7:45

Appaloosa (R, 1:55) weekdays 8:00, Sa/Su 3:00 8:00

W. (PG 13, 2:15) daily 5:30

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.

Paradise in Panama ~ Boquete Outdoor Adventures

Adam — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 20:16:29 +0000

Laura’s grandfather called her up a few weeks ago and said, “Let’s go to Panama.” I bet you wish you had a grandfather like that, huh? Of course, we didn’t know anything about Panama, which is crazy because it turns out this place has it all. We know that now through the wonderful, selfless help of John Miller at Boquete Outdoor Adventures. Bear in mind, we called John pretty much out of the blue and haven’t booked anything with him for this particular trip. Still, he has given Laura pages of email advice on traveling within and around Panama. He has been wonderfully helpful and I couldn’t imagine going anywhere near Panama without taking one his fantastic trips. John’s focus is on custom trips and can include whitewater and sea kayaking, multi-sport and family adventures.

COHO Restaurant now open

Steffi — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:32:38 +0000

Enjoy local, organic, fresh dishes, artfully combining Northwest cuisine with international influences. Homemade pasta, whole seed encrusted salmon, hazelnut encrusted lavender chicken, crab cakes, anybody?

Join COHO for their Chef’s Tasting Special daily between 5 PM & 5.30 PM. Get an appetizer, entree and dessert for only $35 per person.

120 Nichols St

360.378.6330

open Fri, Sat, Su 5 PM to 8 PM

May: Wed-Sun, 5 PM to 8 PM

June: 7 nights per week, 5 PM

Demeter Bakery & Cafe now open!

Steffi — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 23:16:30 +0000

Yeah, the island finally has a bakery again. Owner Pam Stewart’s sourdough breads are to die for, light and fluffy with an excellent crust. Got a sweet tooth? Try a blueberry Danish, or a piece of white chocolate cheese cake with your favorite espresso drink. All pastries are handmade, many of the sourdough breads & bagels are made with organic flour or sustainably grown shepherds wheat.

Cafe Demeter
80 Nichols Street

360.370.5443

Open Tuesday – Friday 7 AM – 3PM, Saturday 8 AM to 3 PM

Microbrew Tasting Dinner at STEPS wine bar & cafe

Steffi — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 05:14:21 +0000

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day the STEPS way: a five course Irish styled dinner, paired with New Belgium Brews.

Sunday, March 16th, 6PM

$80 per person (tax & gratuity included)

Please call for reservations: (360) 370-5959