Orcas Island, Washington, photo of a peaceful place on earth....

The lovely island is nestled in the midst of the San Juan island chain. Orcas island celebrates the summer with " America's Music Festival" every year... A true delight by the sea....Worth the ferry ride and the time to travel there....A scenic and friendly island in Washington state....

Sequim Lavender Festival, Washington state, photo

This is the 16th annual .., Washington Lavender Festival, to be held on July 20, 21st and 22nd in lovely Sequim, Wa. A fab day trip and worth every ounce of your time to see... Simple and so fragrant. A true delight! Enjoy the festival...

The Mother Earth Statue @ Mukilteo beach park in Washington, photo

The Mother Earth Statue by artist James Madison... on the beach, at the Mukilteo Park in the lovely state of Washington...great park any time of year.... Nice!

lakewold gardens, photo of the Lookout peace garden

.Lakewold Gardens are located in Lakewood, Washington... the lovely place on earth is called the "Lookout" a garden bench gives you a lovely spot to stop and reflect on the day... a truly scenic wonderland for young and old alike.... a must see on the northwest garden vacation.... Enjoy....

Summer Solstice, 2012

A wonderful day in the Northwest Garden! We have blue sky, mega sunshine and enthusiasm for growing all types of flowers and food crops...Life is good! Enjoy the summer days!

Lopez Island, Washington state, photo of the harborI

The beauty of the day on Lopez Island, Washington....a gorgeous harbor to rest and relax...nature at its finest..... photo from destination360.com

San Juan Island , Washington, harbor photo

Ah, this is a great place to spend the day on land or sea..pack a picnic lunch and enjoy your day. This is a small harbor on the famous San Juan Island... We are so lucky to have this picture courtesy of www.gonorthwest.com