A wonderful resource for old and young alike, this is located in a big park in the center of Uptown, and has two floors devoted to recreation, education and services.  There are kids games downstairs, lots of classes for adults upstairs, (yoga, stretching and low impact aroebics) meals for seniors, and often art shows or craft shows and sales.   Seniors have access to county resource lists, and can have their blood pressure checked by an RN. On Saturday morning the Farmer's Market is in the closed off street out in front, and people sit on the grass listening to the entertainers.  There is also a great tot lot.  04/11/2010

Port Townsend's newest Mexican eatery is located on a 1.4 acre parcel that was being marketed as a permitted parcel for a retail/commercial  center on the corner of San Juan and F Streets, with an asking price of around  $799,000.  The artists rendering showed retail stores on the bottom with condos on the top with parking.   This area is on the edge of Uptown and the Happy Valley neighborhoods.  I am sure one of these days we will see this new center constructed and fully occupied, and Ilook forward to that as I will be able to walk to it.              For now, we have Bub's Taco wagon and every time I drive by I wonder "why didn't I think of that?"  The cars are lined up in the bicycle lane from 11:30 to 5:30 Mon-Fri. and I hear the food is great.   People seem to be enjoying the outd... 04/09/2010

I love Spring, not only for the flowers and sunshine, but also doesn't hurt that real estate comes to life in our town.   All winter we have had not much activity and not many new listings, but this month we have had some interesting new listings and some very fast sales.  The Uptown neighborhood is the original townsite that was settled in the early late 1800's.  Port Townsend was in the height of it's boom and there were grand buildings erected and ornate Victorian homes for those that could afford it.  Most of them have survived over the years and are favorites of our of area buyers.  The first one that comes to mind is my own listing that went into escrow after 2 weeks. Single level with beautiful gardens and wrap around decking. (Not a Victorian, built in 1987, one of a few single ... 04/06/2010

Port Townsend, WA is a postcard perfect setting with gorgeous water and mountain views, nature abounding everywhere and fun things to do.  If we are not having a celebration or festival (Rhodie, Wooden Boat, Film, Jazz, Blues, Fiddles) you can spend many hours shopping in our delightful and innovative gift and shops and art galleries, or dining in some very good and interesting restaurants.  For the nature lovers, we have a long and pristine shoreline to walk and explore, mountains to climb, bicycle and kayak rentals, and miles of walking trails.   Take the whole family on an exciting whale watching excursion to picturesque Friday Harbor, or day trip to Victoria, BC or Hurricane Ridge.  Some suggestions for short or longer stays: "Almost Uptown Cottage"  New to the rental market this  y... 03/27/2010

            We have been experiencing Spring for a month now, with buds on all the trees and little flowers popping up everywhere.  This is in one of the windows of my very favorite stores in Port Townsend called "The Perfect Season" which has the most wonderful and unusal items for home and garden.  You must stop in when visiting Port Townsend.  03/14/2010

This wonderful Victorian Building has sweet memories for Port Townsend residents.  Owned by 2 sisters who moved here from San Francisco and started a business selling gifts, antiques, great greeting cards, and wonderful and whimsy pet supplies.  It was called April Fool and Penny Too.  As I recall reading, that was about 25 years ago.  It was always the first place I would head for when needing a gift, as it seems all my friends and family are pet lovers.  Some of the items were a bit pricey, like the antique childs dish I bought to feed my little Shih Zhu Lulu in, or the pet pillows shaped like a dog lying on the floor, complete with little feet that stick out.  But if you wanted a bargain the upper room called the "attic" had some great buys. At one time it housed a bank and there was... 03/14/2010

                                                                                                          This may be the smallest commercial rental you have ever seen.  It is located in Downtown Port Townsend right on the main street, Water Street. This little space has an interesting history, and at one time was the home of our wonderful ice cream store, still know as the Elevated.  The Elevated got it's name from the small elevator shown in the photo where the ice cream was sold out of the small window.  Today, the Elevated Ice Cream store is located across the street and has grown to a large shop with tables and chairs, a small candy store, and long lines of customers during the warmer season.   The ice cream is still home made and hand packed, and is the best!  There are usually ov... 03/13/2010

Water Street Creperie  Most mornings I like to take a walk in the historic downtown area of Port Townsend and while the streets are empty and the sun is coming up you really notice if a store has gone out of business and something new has popped up for rent.  The past 12 months or so it seems we have had more closings than I have ever seen.  This morning I saw a very positive and upbeat sign.  A new store called the Water Street Creperie that just opened 2 days ago.  What a lovely and delightful shop!  Tastefully decorated and beautifully furnished with tables, chairs, counters and imaginative art work. There are outdoor tables and chairs, and a pass through counter for street side purchases.  They feature crepes with breakfast ingredients, (eggs, cheese, etc.) or lunch type with turkey... 03/10/2010

You will see this little guy mostly out for a swim, playing in the water, but occasionally they are walking down the sidewalk, or warming themselves on the beach.  They like to hang out on the boat docks and ramps especially on sunny afternoons.  There is a wonderful painting in one of the shops of otters crossing the street in Port Townsend, and we have a restaurant named "The Otter Crossing".  They are really a fun sight.   03/06/2010

The Port of Port Townsend is located on the northeast corner of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, one of the nation's best maritime destinations. In 1792, Captain George Vancouver sailed his ship, the HMS Discovery inland from Cape Flattery, putting into Discovery Bay for repairs.  While in the area, he observed what his log describes as a "very safe and capacious harbour," which he named Port Townsend in honor of his friend, the first Marquis of Townshend. Almost sixty years later the first settlers, Alfred Plummer and Charles Bachelder arrived and built a log cabin at what is now the corner of Water and Tyler Streets.  On April 24, 1851, Port Townsend filed as the Puget Sound's second city, after Olympia and six months before Seattle.  From its beginnings as a logging and farming town,... 03/06/2010

What a great time to look for Port Townsend Real estate.  We have so much to choose from right now and prices are great.  Financing is still very affordable.  We have a surplus of lots right now and you can now buy a turn key lot in town for around 40,000.  all utilities to the site, curbs sidewalks and gutters all installed.  close to shopping, hospital, schools, etc. 03/06/2010

As this week draws to a close and another one is about to begin, I received a hand written card in the mail from a new friend. How nice it is to feel the special attention of a note in someone's handwriting. On the outside of the card was a simple quote from Seneca, "Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." I'll supply my own photo of a sunset at Port Townsend Washington, below to convey that feeling to my friends reading this message . . .     . . . Thank you for dropping by . . . and have great week ahead. __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 02/27/2010

Port Townsend Carnegie Library in Uptown                                                                                  A gift from Andrew Carnegie, this incredible library is housed in it's original 1898 building (with the exception of an add on from early 1990 when the town had outgrown the original building.)   A group of women organized in the late 1890's  for the purpose of building a new Library, and first bought the land, then obtained a grant from the Carnegie Library Foundation.   The architecture followed the guidelines of the foundation and has the look of a charming  art deco building. The front steps are no longer used, but are still grand and stately.  There is a children's section with lots of story telling and special program.  There is a room for DVD's, VCR's and spec... 02/26/2010

Port Townsend's Key City Theater   Now 50 years old, and still going strong with exciting plans for a new theater.  The group has performed it's plays in venues all over the city, the first one in 1958, held at the public golf course in the dining room with the performance sold out. They moved around to places like the Elks Club, 20 years in the old Scandinavian Church, and then moved to the high school auditorium.  Currently the Key City Players are in a storefront building just off Water Street that seats 48 people and performances are continually sold out.      The first step toward the new building was the purchase of a commercial lot on Lawrence Street in Port Townsend.  This was possible through a donation from a benefactor for $300,000.  Plans are for a 2 story building with a fo... 02/23/2010

Port Townsend's  beloved Rose Theater has added some new programs which bring a new dimension to the arts here in our little city of Port Townsend.                                                                                                              This charming little theater opened in Downtown Port Townsend  in the 1930's and closed sometime in the 50's.  Re-opened in the early 1990's by Rocky Friedman, it is a delightful little theater with one small theater seating about 75 to 100, (I am guessing) with a balcony, and a tiny theater called the Rosebud seating about 35 to 50 people.  Charming 30's architecture and decor, intimate atmosphere and the best popcorn you ever tasted.  School of Athens Passionate Minds Lecture Series , Nation, from the London National Theater in HD, ... 02/07/2010

My son says this is bigger than Christmas...well for some of us maybe.  I am glad to have the afternoon to snuggle up with my two Shit Zhu's for a little nap.  This is a photo of Port Townsend at 8 am this morning, and a sign I saw in one of the windows.      02/07/2010

Port Townsend's New Cafe.  Don't tell the owner of the recently opened Undertown Coffee House in Port Townsend that things are slow.  He would not believe it.  He has taken an old underground basement downtown and turned it into our little towns newest hot spot.  It is intriguing and inviting from the top of the stairs to back into the last room of the cafe.  You are instantly met with strong and luscious coffee aromas, small twinkling lights, and the sound of trickling water, all drawing you down the stairs to see what lurks beyond.  It reminds me of something in Paris in the late 50's. These photos were taken at 8 am this morning and the place was humming.  It is equally busy in the evening hours with eccentric and quirky jazz groups (Last one I saw there was Hillbilly Jazz, and I lik... 02/07/2010

Port Townsend Churches                                                                                                           I shopped for a new  church when I arrived in Port Townsend 10 years ago.  I had been attending the Saddleback Church in Mission Viejo, CA  for a few years because I really enjoyed the sermons of Pastor Rick Warren who has since become quite well known for his work in Africa, and hosted the candidates forum in the 2008 election.  Needless to say nothing here would compare to that church that seats 5000 and usually has a full band on stage and sermons from Thurs. night to Sunday night to  fit everyone in.   Pastor Rick would wear an Aloha shirt and loafers with no socks,so the atmosphere was very casual, but his sermons always hit home and made me feel good.  P... 02/01/2010

This tea pot is mad as hell! Tea Party to be held at the Chimacum Grange this afternoon.   See you there.  Bring your signs. The Department of Ecology is trying to limit growth and therefore a private citizen's right to use his property by tripleing the current setbacks from waterfront, creekfront, or wetlands.  This could render a 5 acre parcel unusable.  They also want to limit the water we use by a morotorium on wells,   01/30/2010

Price: $160,000 FIZBER.com ID 13989549 Acreage/Land with in 21 S. 2nd St. Port townsend, WA, 98368 http://www.fizber.com/13989549/ 21 S. 2nd St. - For Sale By Owner Property Details: Type: Acreage/Land Address: 21 S. 2nd St., Port townsend, WA, 98368 Sq footage: 0.0 Floors: n/a Bathrooms: 0.0 Bedrooms: 0 Year built: 0 View full property details and seller's contacts. View more Washington homes for sale. Homes for Sale by Owner. Description: Unique piece of property, on the market for the first time in over 20 years. Level wooded site, approximately 8 lots, or 1.3 acres, divided into two tax parcels. Water and power at road. 1/4 mile from the Port Townsend city limits, and direct access to the Larry Scott Bike Trail to town. A Beautiful forested site with second growth timber and native... 01/26/2010