The Kirk House Bed & Breakfast

01/11/2024

Winter beauty. We have out Cottage open year round now. Just in case you need a quiet get away.

08/07/2023

Wasted a lot of time and happiness in my life learning this lesson. So powerful.

06/12/2023

Wish we had this here.

Just another succulent appreciation post. 😉🌵Yes, for those of you who have asked. It’s all edible. Made 100% with American Buttercream on our delicious cupcakes.

06/18/2022

Beautiful day in the San Juan's.

03/29/2022

A great way to see people and parts of the island not otherwise accessible.
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Artwork by Nancy Spaulding. Photo credit: http://www.sanjuanislandartists.com/Nancy%20Spaulding.htm
I don’t know when artist studio tours began, but they are everywhere nowadays – and San Juan Island is no exception. The Island has attracted many artists and craftspersons over the years, so the tour up here is considered something special. Begun in 1991, held annually in early June, it is a self-guided tour of 14 working studios with over 35 participants. Basically, you find a map somewhere, like at the Visitors’ Bureau or an art gallery in Friday Harbor, and then you try to follow it around the island, visiting artists’ studios and shops. I always enjoyed seeing the studios more than the art, but it’s all good. One year I drove up this ridiculously steep mountain and got to a sculptor’s studio whose specialty seemed to be smoothing out large rocks. He assured me they sold well in Seattle. Anyway, there are plenty of talented people up here, and this is a great way to see them and parts of the island you might not otherwise have access to. For further information, check out the San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour website at http://www.sanjuanislandartists.com/.

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03/14/2022

Excited to open and welcome guests starting April 1st. It's starting to look and feel like spring on the island and we have a new baby Orca in town. Book early its going to be a busy year.

02/01/2022

The winter season here on the island has proved to be a soggy one, typical PNW. We are seeing glimmers of spring though and excited to host our guests this upcoming season. The Kirkhouse season officially opens April 1st. Spring is a beautiful time to visit the San Juan's. If you're considering a visit to the San Juan's this spring/summer book early. If it's anything like last season things book up, we had a lot of disappointed guests that wanted to come but could not find any lodging.

08/17/2021

It's been a record busy summer here on San Juan Islands and at The Kirkhouse. So much so, we haven't posted in a long time. We have been welcoming and enjoying our guests, the weather has been amazing and for the most part smoke free and high 70s low 80s.

12/04/2020

As we head into winter at the tail end (hopefully) of this pandemic we are looking forward to 2021, and welcoming friends, past clients and family to visit this amazing historic property and island.
We are open for booking next season April through Sept. Keep us in mind as you decide when and where to venture out of winter hibernation.

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The bed and breakfast has plenty to do in the area like Whale Watching, the Second Act, or the rest of the San Juan Island. Then stop in at Cynthia's Restaurant or Mi Casita for a bite to eat.

05/10/2020

Still can't book rooms, we are so missing our guests. It's been so beautiful here, and the Orcas are back too. Hope to be able to start booking in June.

03/26/2020

Missing all of our visitors. 😥 The island will be here waiting for you as "This too shall pass."💞

01/18/2020