The San Juan Islands Artists ’ Studio Tour , June 3rd & 4th , 2017
OFF THE CHARTS ADVENTURE
SAIL ABOARD THE ZODIAC
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The San Juan Islands Artists ’ Studio Tour , June 3rd & 4th , 2017
Want a fabulous weekend in the San Juan Islands ? Save the date for the San Juan Islands Artists ’ Studio Tour on June 3-4 , from 10a . m . to 5p . m .
OFF THE CHARTS ADVENTURE
SAIL ABOARD THE ZODIAC
If you ’ re looking for a unique way to tour the San Juan Islands , then consider a multiday cruise aboard the schooner Zodiac .
San Juan Artist Studio Tour is held the first weekend in June . Photographer Kathleen Ballard with her photographs .
THIS FREE EVENT IS VERY popular , and you have a chance to meet artists , see their studios , see demos and chat with other art lovers on this fun self-guided tour of more than 20 art studios around San Juan Island . Make a weekend of it with great food , beautiful springtime weather and plenty of outdoor activities like hiking , kayaking and beach walking to enjoy .
This year 20 mutually supportive island art studios with over 36 artists have joined together to create the largest , most exciting and fun-filled realtor . com photo weekend event yet . Take the self-guided tour to visit personal studios around the island and watch great art in the making .
Each year island professional artists open their doors to welcome the public on the first weekend of June . Go down hidden drives and into private workshops where local island artists celebrate the annual San Juan Island Artists ’ Studio Tour . You ’ ll see a complement of prints , paintings , ceramics , glass , jewelry , photography , sculpture and fiber .
Steve Miller Home for Sale : $ 14.8 Million
Iconic rock-n-roller Steve Miller has his sprawling estate located on San Juan Island for sale , for a cool $ 14.8 million . Originally listed at $ 16.8 million , the price recently dropped $ 2 million . Suffice it to say , he ’ s eager to take someone ’ s money and run .
The 11,686-square foot home , located in Friday Harbor , sits on 39 acres . It has two bedrooms and comes with 4.5 bathrooms and a 5,723-square foot finished basement . Built in 2011 , it also comes with waterfront property and a deep water dock that can accommodate a yacht . The grounds are manicured and include a manicured pasture for horses , plenty of room for a space cowboy .
The property is listed through Sotheby ’ s International Reality .
A CLASSIC , 160-FOOT WINDJAMMER the Zodiac is a U . S . Coast Guard certified vessel . Built in 1924 , it competed in the Transatlantic Race for the Kings Cup in 1928 where she finished in fourth place . Today , she is operated by Tim Mehrer , a licensed captain as well as a team of experienced volunteer crewmembers . She departs her homeport in Bellingham , Wash . for a variety of public and private charters , as well as day and evening sails from spring through fall , exploring the archipelagos of the San Juan Islands and Canadian Gulf Islands .
The Zodiac embodies both the heritage of the Grand Banks fishing schooners and the grandeur of a 1920s yacht . Her spacious 127 feet of deck is adorned with polished brass and gleaming bright work . The ship ’ s mainmast towers over 12 stories high and she proudly boasts the largest working mainsail on the West Coast . The Zodiac ’ s rig features four sails in total ( jib , staysail , foresail and mainsail ) that can propel the ship through the water at just over 13 knots . Below decks , the Zodiac ’ s charthouse is a cozy spot where passengers can read , relax or learn the basics of navigation from the Zodiac ’ s knowledgeable crewmembers . Another level down below will find you in the heart of the ship : the galley . Spacious by most sailing ship ’ s standards and newly equipped with commercial appliances , the galley routinely serves dinner for up to 49 passengers or three square meals a day during overnight cruises . There are plenty of options available for someone looking to explore the islands . Costs are reasonable and the adventure and experience is off the charts . Ahoy Matey !
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