story and photos courtesy of Jess Caldwell – North America @TALK
When planning a getaway, the Puget Sound area between Port Townsend and Quilcene offers iconic Pacific Northwest beauty, memorable farm-to-table dining experiences as well as activities designed for nature exploration, intrigue and connection with the one you love. Whether planning a unique hotel staycation or dreaming up a hand-holding itinerary of adventure, couples will fall in love with the local treasures available throughout each season.
Old Alcohol Plant Inn
Spirits Bar & Grill at the Old Alcohol Plant Inn offers seasonal cuisine that is hyperlocal and harvested weekly from the bounty of their on-property kitchen garden. Executive Chef Troy Murrell and his dedicated staff offer year-round seasonal produce using sustainable practices to culminate healthy soil. Using a combination of green-house growing methods, rotating crops throughout the terraced garden beds and rows of vegetables growing right off the dining patio, couples will delight in this edible landscape and are welcome to take a tour.
As an event venue with artistic expression and beautiful views of the water, the property naturally aligns for weddings and celebrations.
Finnriver Farm & Cidery
Agritourism is flourishing throughout the Olympic Peninsula and Finnriver Farm & Cidery is a not-to-be missed revival of the farm experience. Located only a few minutes from the Old Alcohol Plant Inn, this local gem offers organic farm-crafted ciders with a beautiful aesthetic and fun-loving vibe that will be a highlight to the weekend getaway.
Taste their seasonal elixirs infused with wildcrafted ingredients while listening to live music in their heated pavilion.
Roast marshmallows under the stars by campfire after enjoying a meal from local food vendors.
With a mission to “celebrate the beauty and bounty of the earth, to reconnect people to the land that sustains us and to grow community,” Finnriver Farm & Cidery offers all the feels for adventurous lovers.
Other places to explore and ENJOY!
Make lasting memories with an adventurous itinerary that will inspire meaningful conversations and enliven the senses. The Old Alcohol Plant is the lodging gateway to Marrowstone Island and Fort Flagler Historical State Park located on the northern tip of Marrowstone Island. The maritime heritage of this area is rich with history and welcoming to inquisitive visitors who appreciate the stories that help make a place.
Another don’t miss stop is the Worthington Park Quilcene and the historic Worthington Mansion built in 1892. The renovations and authentic décor offer a step back in time. Book a private tour of this rural Victorian mansion located on 10 acres or consider an overnight stay as the mansion is available for a one-of-a-kind overnight stay.
For more inspiration on planning a year-round romantic getaway on Puget Sound visit Enjoy Olympic Peninsula.