Orcas Rosario Retreat

01/20/2024

Come see the Kelp Kraken!

Its creator calls it The Kelp Kraken. The name works. The freshly completed sculpture is nothing if not a magical bit of seaweed that looks kinetic and alive. It bears resemblance to a kraken, the octopus-looking sea monster of Scandinavian folklore fame. And it might just be carnivorous itself: Aft...

12/27/2023

 this happens to be my favorite restaurant on the island, come stay and check it out!

09/09/2023

Brown Bear Baking

03/20/2023

Wow I just finished listening to this, I highly recommend it for many reasons, not the least of them being that you get to hear baby orca whales learning to talk like their mothers (it is knee-weakening cuteness!)

The orca story is one of human misunderstanding and generational trauma. But it's also a story of celebration, family, and a sense of place. Exploring their chatty underwater world might just help us understand how they are communicating… and what they are trying to say.

02/20/2023

Yup! One of the best times to visit!

The winter months are quiet on Orcas Island, but that doesn't mean it's boring. Find out what to do on an off-season trip.