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Polar Bear Dip
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Jumping In |
Nordland Store |
Pike's Market |
Ferry Rides |
The Space Needle |
Fishing: Our pond has Cutthroat trout and our guests are encouraged to try their skill at catching them. However, since the pond is limited in size, we request that you use barb less hooks and no bait. It is also "catch and release". The pond is like lake fishing and is a great place to practice FlyFishing. We have a flat bottomed rowboat with oars for your use.
Family Adventures: The Olympic Peninsula is a special place and there are lots of things for great family outings. Kids and families love The Olympic Game Farm in Sequim, and Troll Haven is a 'drive by' treat for children of all ages. At Ludlow Bay Marina you can rent a boat, kayak, bike, or hire a captain and his boat for a truly unique day adventure and fond memories. Get your fishing or shell fish license and go clamming nearby for your dinner. There are many places to hike, picnic or, enjoy a campfire in your private fire ring. Beaver's Pond Retreat is a special place to build memories of hot dogs and s'mores while singing around the camp fire.
Wooden Boat School Port Hadlock |
Restored Tug Port Hadlock |
Olympic Game Farm Sequim |
Wooden Boat Festival |
Troll Haven Sequim |
Port Ludlow Premiere 27 Hole Golf Course |
Hiking: The Peninsula has over 1000 miles of hiking trails on the Peninsula and 600 acres of hiking a 1/4 of a mile from our property. My favorite morning hike is to the waterfalls in Port Ludlow. With groomed trails it is beautifully maintained and all the local vegetation is marked with identifying tags. It's a nice trip for younger hikers, only about 1/2 mile in length it is 1.5 miles from our door. The Timberton Loop trail is about 5 miles and not to strenuous. It will take you through a variety of topography and have spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains, Mount Baker, and Mount Rainier. The Loop follows a combination of logging roads, golf access roads and back country walking paths. Don't be surprised to see deer, coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, and many other types of wildlife on your walks.
Hoh Rain Forest - Old Growth |
Hurricane Ridge - Olympic Mountains |
Cape Flattery Trail |
The Olympic Bike Trail |
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Miles of Forests |
Marymere Water Falls is just one of many on the Olympic Peninsula |
Old Growth Trees are inspiring to see |
Hiking Trail 
Golf: The Port Ludlow Golf Course, a world class facility and is only 2 miles from Beaver's Pond Retreat. Also not far away is the Chevy Chase Golf Course, the oldest operating course in Washington that has been updated for your golfing pleasure. A third course is also located in Port Townsend. If you are into golfing getaways, what better place to stay with 3 courses within 12 miles?
Music: The Olympic Music Festival's Concert in a Barn is held just down the road. They have great chamber music on weekends from June to September and are usually sold out in advance. These music festivals are wonderful and provide a variety of programs for your enjoyment. Sit in the Barn or picnic out on the hillside where the music is piped outside. Visit Port Ludlow's annual Music on the Green. Another great music opportunity is through Centrum, based in Port Townsend. URL's and phone numbers are listed on our to do email
Plays - Theaters : There are several small theaters in the area offering a variety of locally produced live performances. Several movie theaters are also close by including the Wagon Wheel Drive In which is a local family affair that always shows double features. . And you can always find a variety of live music and quiet jazz. Or enjoy a number of cultural museums, galleries, specialty gardens, and art exhibits.
Port Ludlow and The Olympic Peninsula: Beaver's Pond Retreat is at the "front door" to the Olympic Peninsula and the Olympic National Park. Here you will find hiking trails, restaurants, museums, farmers markets, lavender farms, historic forts, beaches, bays, numerous coves and antique shops nearby. Some of our local restaurants and cafes include: The Halfway House, The Village Baker, The Harbour Master, Logger's Landing, Snug Harbor/Hood Canal Seafood, Whistling Oyster, Twana Road House, Nemo's, Scampi and Halibut, The Spruce Goose, Chimacum Cafe, and The Ajax Cafe. The specialty bakeries and coffee houses are amazing. Below you will find more restaurants found on the Olympic Peninsula that have web sites for you to browse.
Port Ludlow welcomes you as you cross the Hood Canal Floating Bridge and enter a region rich in outdoor activities, it is a residential and recreational community built up around the shores of Ludlow Bay. The natural environment and developed facilities offer hikes on wooded trails and paths, dig for clams and oysters along the beaches, drive through scenic countryside, bicycle and jog. For water lovers, there is a marina as well as boat launches for sailing, power boating, fishing, wind surfing and kayaking. Bike and Kayak Rentals are available.
At the corner of Oak Bay Road and Paradise Bay Road lies the commercial hub of Port Ludlow with a grocery-gas store, casual dining, banks with ATM's, a Day spa, art gallery and gift shop, a beauty salon, post office and other professional services. Port Ludlow hosts a premier 27 hole championship golf course, featuring three distinct and challenging nines: Tide, Timber and Trail. Each course is artfully carved and sculptured out of dense forest with no two holes playing alike. Here is a golfer's paradise, where deer roam, cedar stumps emerge from water hazards and wild flowers explode in a riot of spring colors. Port Ludlow is close to playgrounds, parks and the excellent Chimacum School District. Restaurants, fire service, dental, chiropractic, dental and medical aid are also available within the community.
Larger grocery stores, major shopping malls, doctors, dentists, hospitals, churches, art galleries and entertainment are all within a 15-to- 30 minute drive.
A great first day is to hike Ludlow Falls, have a home made breakfast at Snug Harbor Café and then take a cruise around Ludlow Bay on the Ginger Snap, a 1919 Casino Launch. If you prefer the wind on your face sailboats or motor boats can be chartered.
Side Trips from Port Ludlow
The Olympic National forest has over 200 miles of trails and some cane enjoyed year-round, just 1/2 hour from Port Ludlow right outside Quilcene, located on Highway 101 along the shores of Hood Canal. Drive or hike to Mount Walker, 2804' above sea level, the only peak facing Puget Sound that has a road to its summit and spectacular North and South viewpoints.
Port Hadlock, a few miles north of Port Ludlow, is a business and commercial area with a wide variety of stores and professional services. It is the access to Indian Island and Marrowstone Island, home to Fort Flagler State Park and the world famous Wooden Boat School. The Nordland General Store is a must see on Marrowstone Island, rent kayaks or come for the Polar Bear Dip in January. Email me for a list of other annual events.
The Dungeness Spit, a National Wildlife Refuge for crabs, clams, oysters, shellfish, and birds, is about a half hour to the north. At the Olympic Game Farm, not far from the spit, you can see tigers, rhinos, bear, buffalo, elk and other animals in a preserve environment. Port Angeles, the largest city on the North Olympic Peninsula, 40 miles north of Port Ludlow it is a busy harbor, ferries going to and from Victoria it is also the entrance to Hurricane Ridge where glacier-covered peaks, sub alpine tundra, and steep river valleys of the Olympic Mountains await you. Historic Port Gamble, site of a Victorian-era lumber mill, museum and general store, is a 15 minute drive from Port Ludlow. Farther south is Bloedel Reserve, 150 acres of natural woodlands and gardens with over two miles of trails.
Great Day Trips Include
The Pacific Coast to visit Rialto Beach & Ruby Beach (see the Haystacks)
The Hoh Rain Forest is a fabulous experience
Sol Duc Hot Springs is warm and inviting
Hurricane Ridge offers spectacular views of the Olympics, Canada, the straits of Juan de Fuca and Seattle Area
It is a popular place for winter sports such as skiing, snowshoeing and snow boarding.
Victoria BC is a wonderful day trip and a fun city to visit. I highly recommend the BUG ZOO.
Sequim in July is blazing in purple as it hosts the annual Lavender Festival.
Whidbey Island is a short ferry ride away with
Deception Pass, Langley, Coupeville which are all beautiful any time of year
A day trip to Seattle is full with a visit to the Famous Pikes Market, Pioneer Square
The Seattle Aquarium, the Seattle underground, a Mariner's Game
The Olympic Music Festival - Chamber Music in the Barn - World Renowned Artists -
Take a picnic for yourselves & Dont' forget the carrots to feed the Donkeys.
(Request a Day Trip Planner by e-mail) for more detailed information
Visitors Guide to Olympic Peninsula
Ferries
Victoria
Express - Passenger Ferry
Coho
Ferry - Passenger and Auto Ferry
Washington
State Ferries
Beaver's Pond Retreat is a Great Base Camp to Explore all the Olympic Peninsula's
Hidden Treasures
2009 Events
Great Summer Events & Experiences Not To Be Missed
Port Townsend's Uptown Farmers Market Every Saturday May 2 thru Nov 21, 9:30 AM 1:30 PM
Port Townsend's Uptown Farmers Market Every Wedesday June 10 - Sept 3o 3:30PM - 6:30PM
Port Ludlow Farmers Market Every Friday May thru Sept - 9AM - 2PM
Kingston Farmers Market Every Saturdays May 2 thru Oct. 10 - 9AM - 2PM
Olympic Music Festival in the Barn - Every Sat & Sun Late June thru late Sept - 2 PM
September 11 - 13th, 2009 ---- 33rd -Wooden Boat Festival
WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL:
For three days, the Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend is thoroughly energized with boat enthusiasts from around the world. Learn skills from masters of the art or simply admire the beautiful wooden boats.
September 24 - 27, 2009 --- Port Townsend Film Festival
PORT TOWNSEND FILM FESTIVAL:
A film lover's block party celebrating great films and filmmakers. Indoor and outdoor venues show nearly 40 features, documentaries and short films. Enjoy Beautiful Olympic -summer days & nights.
October, 2009 --- 27th Kinetic Skulpture Race
KINETIC SKLUPTURE RACE:
Extreme kinetic kraziness komplete with kourt and kween.
A race that is truly unique and fun for all. (Sunglasses required for this website)
Art - Artists and Gallery Information
There are many artists of all forms in the area: paintings, sculpture, media experiments,
phots and more. 15 art galleries along with art in many restaurants and shops. The Michael Berman Photography Studio is on a 17 acre property just down the road where you can view fine art and beautiful Marine Photography from around the world.
July
17, 18 & 19th - 2009 - Sequim Lavender Festival
August 14 - 16, 2009 Jefferson County Fair - A Family Event
Olympic National Park
Dining
All cuisines are available on the Peninsula - Menu guides are available in your cottages
One local restaurant even delivers everything on the menu to Beaver's Pond after 5PM
Recreation
in the area
Waterfalls of the Olympic Peninsula
Olympic
Music Festival
Centrum a guide to artists, workshops, events, theater and film
Web Cams of the Olympic Peninsula
Olympic Game Farm
Olympic Raft and Kayak in the Olympic National Park
Kayak and Bike Rentals of the West Side of the Olympic Peninsula in Port Angeles
Kayak Rentals East Side of the Olympic Peninsula in Port Townsend
Hurricane Ridge Winter Sports - Snowshoe, Ski, Snow board, Sledding Fun
Really Big Trees of the Olympic Forest
Even Bigger than at Beaver's Pond Retreat
Horseback Riding along the Hoh River
360-327-3611
Birding on the Olympic Peninsula
Guide to Bird watching on the Olympic Peninsula
Lavender / Herb Farms & Gardens
Oliver's Lavender and Herb Farm
Gym / Aquatic Center
Biking Trails / Rentals
Museum & Science Centers
Jefferson County Historical Museum
Hiking Trails
Day Hikes Olympic National Park
Day Hikes Olympic National Forest
Olympic National Park Regulations
Olympic National Forest Ranger Stations
Boat Rentals/Rides/Whale Watching
Farmer's Markets
Where you can buy everything grown and made locally
Port Ludlow Farmer's Market
Every Friday from May 1 thru September 25
Port Townsend Uptown Farmer's Markets
Every Saturday from May 2 thru November 21
Every Wednesday June 10 thru Sept 30
Sequim Farmer's Market
Every Saturday late May thru September
Port Gamble Farmer's Market
Every Sunday April thru September
Kingston Farmer's Market
Every Saturday April thru Mid October 11
Poulsbo Farmer's Market
Saturday April thru Mid October 11
Airport / Local
Jefferson County International Airport
Golf Courses
Golf Port Townsend - Chevy Chase Course
Wineries
Winery Loop of the Olympic Peninsula
Camaraderie
Cellars
Black
Diamond Winery
Olympic
Cellars
FairWinds
Winery
Sorensen
Cellars
Greenbank
Farm
Whidbey
Island Winery
Bainbridge
Island Winery
Eleven
Winery
Web Cams around the Olympic Peninsula
Purple Haze Lavender Farm Sequim
National Weather Service
Real Estate Agents
If you are looking for Professionalism and Integrity
Maps
Olympic Peninsula Map - Sites - Highways - Towns
Event Calendars for Port Ludlow and Surrounding Areas
Please check these calendar links for updates & more Information
Port Gamble
http://www.portgamble.com/events/list.asp
Just a mile north on Hwy. 3 after crossing the Hood Canal Bridge from Beaver's Pond
Port Townsend
http://www.ptguide.com/calendar/index.htm
Just 15 to 20 minutes north of Beaver's Pond on Hwy. 20
Olympic Peninsula Event Calendar
http://www.heartoftheolympics.org/events.html
Doesn't include Port Townsend
Kitsap County
http://www.visitkitsap.com/events/default.asp?
Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Kingston
Olympic Peninsula
http://www.peninsulaevents.com/
Phone for Hood Canal Ranger Station / Olympic National Forest: 360-765-2200
Note: There are many antique, second hand and thrift stores on the Peninsula they can be found in the phone book upon arrival. However, I can not seem to find any web sites about them.
(Perhaps web sites are too modern for "antique" stores to be a part of )
Restaurants: Too numerous to mention but you can find every type of cuisine you desire
within a few miles of Beaver's Pond Retreat. Just ask for our personal favorites.
Visit our weekly online newspaper The Leader Online
Before you go, don't forget to BOOKMARK us so you can find your way back.
Phone: (360) 732-7148. Please let this number ring!
If not immediately answered, it will roll to a cellular phone and then to voice mail.
If we are not available we will return your call as soon as possible!
'A Living Waters Retreat'