We started our day driving out to the the old Rosario Mansion (now a resort and spa) in East Sound, Orcas Island. Over one hundred years ago Seattle Shipbuilder Robert Moran built the Rosario Mansion with arts and crafts ideals in mind - time spent with family, a respect for nature and a return to hand craftsmanship lost in the industrial revolution. One hundred years later, Rosario Resort & Spa still retains this charm and has beautiful views, lovely gardens and manicured paths thoughout to enjoy it all.
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| The hanging baskets of petunias were gorgeous at the entrance of the mansion! |
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| Sandi and Jon liked trying out the leather rocking chair in the lobby of the resort-quite comfy! |
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| The view was amazing from the windows of the main dining room! |
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| Sandi and Jon are standing in front of the HUGE pipe organ, and the piano is a Steinway. There are concerts every afternoon at 4 PM |
I had Sandi and Jon pose amidst the abundant lavender planted on the grounds-I had to take my photo in a hurry because the bees were enjoying the lavender as well! Then we were off to The Olga Cafe & Art Gallery for some lunch and browsing.......
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| Sandi and Jon in front of the beautiful flower boxes at The Olga Cafe & Gallery while Karen and I have lunch |
Update: After we left Orcas Island we were so saddened to hear that The Olga Cafe & Gallery had a devastating fire. A major portion of the gallery and cafe had been destroyed. We loved the cafe and all of the artwork there. We hope they are able to rebuild and resume business as soon as possible.
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The fire at The Olga Cafe & Gallery, just a couple of days after we had visited there
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