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WHY ORCAS ISLAND?
You might be wondering, "Where are the San Juan Islands?"
The San Juan Islands are located in the State of Washington and situated
approximately 90 minutes north of Seattle, Washington, in the U.S.A. and
Vancouver, Canada.
Many Coaching Retreats are facilitated on Orcas Island in the San Juan
Islands for the following reasons:
- You will escape the hustle and bustle and get acquaint
 ed with life on a
two-lane road. You won't see traffic lights here, and you will likely
see deer, horses, cows and lambs.
- Unlike Seattle, the San Juan Islands boast approximately 247 days of
sunshine!
- Participants start to unwind hours before they arrive here. Heavy
hitters who typically take days to unwind really appreciate the short
journey from the mainland to prepare themselves for extreme
self-care while creating life or business clarity.
- There are many local natural attractions for participants to explore and
experience, including kayaking or boating trips to see pods of Orcas Whales, porpoises,
seals, bald eagles, and more.
- Casual attire is the norm here...
THE SAN JUAN ISLANDS
- Orcas Island, the largest of the San Juan
Islands, boasts the highest peak in the San Juan Islands, Mt. Constitution.
Mt. Constitution is located in Moran State Park, a 5,000-acre tree-filled
state park with hiking trails, freshwater lakes suitable for swimming and
non-motorized water sports and waterfalls. There are several small
communities on the island that feature local restaurants, art galleries,
shops and harbors with activities.
- San Juan Island is well-known for the
Village of Friday Harbor which is a very popular tourist attraction next to
a harbor and the ferry landing. This is a wonderful island for
browsing shops, bicycling, kayaking and whale watching. Some Coaching
Retreats include a day trip to San Juan Island and, of course, this can be
included in a customized, private or corporate Coaching Retreat.
- Lopez Island is known for rolling hills
which are great for bicycle riding trips. There is also a very quaint
village providing many shopping opportunities for local products.
ORCAS ISLAND ACTIVITIES
- Art Galleries
- Beach strolls
- Bike rentals
- Bird watching
- Car rentals
- Deer viewing and petting
- Dog watching at the dog park
- Exercise in a fitness center
- Fine art performances at the Orcas Center, The Grange, Oddfellows, etc.
- Flying lessons
- Freshwater and saltwater fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hot tubs
- Island dances
- Lectures/Seminars
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- Local dining
- Moped rentals
- Mountain biking
- Movie Theater
- Mt. Constitution
- Ocean or lake kayaking
- Orcas Island historical/musical presentation at Rosario Resort
- Paddle boating on Cascade Lake
- Pilates
- Photography
- Picnics
- Public Library
- Sailing and boating charters
- Sketching, drawing, painting
- Shopping
- Spa treatments (acupuncture, facials, massage,
energy/healing, etc.)
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- Summer Fairs/Farmers Markets on Saturdays during the summer in the
Village Green
- Sunbathing
- Swimming
- Village on the Green musical concerts
- Turtle Back Mountain hiking
- Visit the 5,000+ acres and 50+ miles of trails at Moran State Park with freshwater lakes, streams,
waterfalls and spectacular island views.
- Walking
- Whale watching/wildlife cruises
- Weight training, cardio exercises, fitness classes at local gyms
- Yoga
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Please note that some activities are seasonal, require advance reservations
and/or may include a fee.
ORCAS ISLAND LODGING
There are several standard hotels, many bed & breakfasts and inns, and
campgrounds. If you are not going to stay onsite at
The Madrona Manor,
we would be happy to share nearby lodging choices with you.
If you are renting a car (you may rent a car, in advance, from limited
inventory on the island
if you fly or get shuttled in), there are many lodging options available on
Orcas Island. If
you don't want to rent a car, we recommend that you stay in Eastsound
Village (within walking distance to our retreat facility,
The Madrona Manor, or at the Outlook Inn. Please contact us if you wish to stay at
The Madrona Manor, a retreat & learning center, have certain
budget restrictions or special needs.
Of course, upon registration we will provide you with detailed information on
getting to Orcas Island (if your retreat will
indeed be facilitated here), getting around on the island, lodging and
accommodations, etc.
Please let us know how we can help to make your trip
more enjoyable.
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