Spring on Orcas Island

Big Sky

Spring is trying hard to show itself.  The weather has been extremely variable, windy, rainy, snowy, sunny, hail, rain again.  All the fruit tree pruning is finally done, the buds were really beginning to start pushing, but then the temperatures dropped.  We are hoping for some days at least in the 50's, bees for pollination would be nice.  I do not think that is asking too much.

In the greenhouse everything is on track, tomatoes are planted inside and now are starting to sprout.

We reopened the restaurant this week and we have been pleasantly surprised with the local turnout.

Some very tasty Buck Bay and Judd Cove oysters on the menu, we are lucky to have some of the finest shellfish in the world right here on Orcas island.

Steele Wine Dinner March 22

Please come join us for an up-coming special Wine Dinner with the legendary Jed Steele.
It has been several years since we have had the pleasure of seeing Jed at the Inn.
Few in the industry can blend a dedication to quality wine production with personalized consumer attention and merchant appreciation, like Jed Steele.

 

Our dinner will be featuring wines from Jed's Shooting Star label and Steele Wines. 
Chef 'G' is pairing these wines with a seasonal Ship Bay tasting menu.
The wine line up looks like: Shooting Star Aligote, Steele Durell Chardonnay, Steele Carneros Pinot Noir,
Stymie Syrah and, finally with Dessert, Black Bubbles Sparkling Syrah.
(We have been happily sampling these wines while developing the menu!)

Only a dozen spots are still available as of March 2.

So give a call and reserve your place before they are all gone!

(We are offering special accommodation rates for those whose wish to stay the night too....)

shipbay@rockisland.com

360.376.5886

M.A.'s favorite cup choice; she has one for home & one at the Inn too.