Announcements
Happy Halloween from Haku & The Orcas Ohana
Nov 1st
We try not to play favorites at The Orcas Ohana, but Haku, is certainly one of our top guests. You might even remember her from our Winter 2010 FIDO Photo Contest.
Thank you to Tanya and James for thinking of us!
And to all our guests and readers, Happy Halloween, we hope this finds you all happy More >
Orcas Island Music Festival at The Orcas Center (Review from the Seattle Times)
Aug 6th
“Bliss in Puget Sound”
Melinda Bargreen, music critic for Seattle Times,
writes for American Record Guide, Nov-Dec 2006
The white ferry glides to Orcas Island through an assortment of smaller tree-covered islands that look like someone scattered a fistful of giant emeralds onto northern Puget Sound. On such late-August days, the water is as calm More >
“Orcas Ohana: Fido Nirvana” Says FIDO Friendly Magazine
Mar 19th
A big thank you to Carol Bryant for showcasing The Orcas Ohana in their “Tails From The Road” blog. Friends, check out FIDO Friend Magazine’s brand new bright and shiny blog while you’re at it!
Orcas Ohana: Fido Nirvana
Thursday, March 18th, 2010
Written by: Carol Bryant
Budget friendly. Family friendly. Fido friendly.
We’ve uncovered “don’t worry, be happy” at More >
March & April Events on Orcas Island
Mar 8th
March & April Events:
WORKSHOP: TELLING A LIFE JOURNEY STORY @ ORCAS SR. CENTER
(Fridays, March 12 & 26; April 9 & 30, from 10 am – 3:30 pm)
In conjunction with the Orcas Historical Museum July event, “Journey Stories,” (in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution), Caroline Buchanan will lead a series of Friday work sessions to More >
FIDO Friendly Magazine Raves: Tranquility Awaits At The Orcas Ohana
Mar 1st
FIDO Friendly Magazine Editor, Nicholas Sveslosky, visited us at The Orcas Ohana last fall and he’s got a lot to say about just how relaxing and “fido friendly” The Ohana is! Thank you, Susan and Nicholas for your support.
Tranquility Awaits
This Orcas Island vacation home will take your breath away.
By Nicholas Sveslosky, Editor
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
(Continued More >
The Orcas Ohana’s FIDO Friendly Photo Contest Winner – Winter 2010!
Feb 16th
You all submitted some great pictures of your pups enjoying your family vacations, but we can only pick one!
Congratulations to our very first 2010 FIDO Friendly Photo Contest Winner, Leia!
Check out Leia enjoying Cowlitz River last August. Thank you, Kaaryn for submitting this fun FIDO photo. Pack your bags and check our calendar to book More >
Welcome to The Orcas Ohana Blog!
Jan 27th
We’re excited to give you access to the Orcas Island lifestyle, plus special tips on making your vacation to Orcas Island, WA, as memorable as possible…
Visit us soon as we get this blog up to speed.
Thank you!


