
Gourmet Getaway to Orcas Island
Rent your own little cabin by the water and savor the farm-fresh bounty with home-cooked meals ― recipes included

Thomas J. Story
As foodie tourism goes, Orcas, the jewel of Washington’s San Juan islands, is one of the West’s most enchanting options. Settlers have farmed the island since the 1870s, but only recently have they begun to organize themselves for visitors―setting up on-site produce stands, perma-culture classes, even an informal petting zoo.
GETTING THERE
Orcas Island is reached via a 1-hour ferry ride from Anacortes, WA (80 miles north of Seattle). Check with Washington State Ferries (206/464-6400) for schedule and fare information. You can also take a seaplane from Seattle’s Lake Union (with free shuttle service to and from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport) to one of three destinations on the island. Contact Kenmore Air (866/435-9524) for more information.