The Writer's Hearth

06/03/2019

The newly renovated suite, overlooking Willapa Bay on the famed Long Beach peninsula, is your home away from home . The magnificent Pacific Ocean with its dynamic shoreline is less than a mile away. The Long Beach peninsula with its state parks and endless beaches boasts many walking trails, monthly festivals, and plenty of seafood to entice your pallet. The private entry suite is beautifully appointed with a king size bed and full size private ensuite including washer and dryer. New bed linens surround you in luxury and the laminate floors are covered with colorful wool rugs to warm your feet at night. The kitchen niche is outfitted with a refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven, Keurig coffee maker, electric kettle, dinnerware, and cutlery. The fridge is stocked with snacks, chocolate, fruit, cheese, and bottled water. The Writer's Hearth has three garden retreats with 180 degree view of Willapa bay. The WiFi service is FREE and there is a writing desk for you to compose the next chapter of your book. Dogs are welcome, but they must be under their owner's watchful eyes at all times. Make your reservation at www.airbnb.com. The summer weekends are filling fast. Type The Writer's Hearth, Ocean Park, Washington into Airbnb's search bar.

04/14/2019

Welcome to The Writer's Hearth in Ocean Park, WA. Summers are sublime and wonderfully cool in the northwest. Situated on Willapa Bay and 1/2 mile from the Pacific ocean on the Long Beach peninsula, WA, the Airbnb is within easy access to state parks, beaches, walking/bike trails, festivals, oyster/clam beds, wildlife refuge, and kayaking locations.

11/24/2018

HI, EVERYONE! Today I signed up for Master Class. With two incomplete books and one unfinished screenplay on my laptop, I have decided to seek further skill development and encouragement from an online learning source that features some of the best writers in their genre. I have been following Master Class for two years now by watching the trailers for each new class instructor. That said, we can learn how success is forged by anyone in any industry. For a few decades, I have my honed skills as a successful business writer from grants to investment proposals; copy writing to business plans. Living on the Long Beach peninsula in Washington State, a place that is rich in natural beauty, is a desert when it comes to seeking other writers for comradeship. With my new beginnings as an Airbnb owner, The Writer's Hearth behind me, I am ready to begin my next phase, starting a local writing group that will encourage, support and delve into the written word - Yours. It doesn't matter if you are just beginning that first novel, writing a memoir for your grandchildren, or simply want to move from the first to the second act of your next Broadway hit. If you wish to join me, we can meet online via SKYPE and in person, at my home in Ocean Park, the second and fourth Wednesday of each month beginning December 12th at 7:00 pm PST. Working remotely is convenient and you can do it from any device. I recognize that December is a busy month for everyone. So this first meeting will be an introductory time and laying down the ground rules for our meetings. We will introduce ourselves, collect emails, and brief profile information. Contact me through F/B to sign-up. At that time, you will be given my SKYPE contact information to access the group. Please pass this on. You never know, we may have another Charlotte Bronte in our midst.

Purchase through this invitation and you'll both get extensions on your subscriptions.

10/28/2018

The Writer's Hearth News -The summer was busy, busy. We were full almost every weekend from May through September and full during the week from mid-July through September. Thank you to everyone for making The Writer's Hearth a first year success. Airbnb has designated us as SuperHost because of our great reviews. Check us out at Airbnb.com, The Writer's Hearth, Ocean Park, WA. We will take reservations for the summer months beginning in May.
Following the close of high season this past September, The Writer's Hearth was shut down for 10 days so that I could install a new laminate floor and cabinets. Living in a beach environment is lovely, but the sand and dust in the air is never ending. No matter how many times the carpet was cleaned during the summer, it was joyful when I removed the carpet and pad to haul them to the waste station.
I want our guests to feel that they are in a clean environment. To maintain the bathroom after, the surfaces and fixtures in the separate commode closet, tile floors, and 6' shower are cleaned with a hot water power steamer.
This past summer I encouraged guests to bring along their furry friends. Most local hotels limit guests' pets. Our guests have access to a food bowl, doggie bed, grain-free treats, and waste bags. Be sure to let me know if you are bringing pets. I ask that you are always present with them in the suite or in the yard. Barkley and Bronte welcome them also.

02/20/2018

Spring is coming and new changes make The Writer's Hearth more spacious and accommodating.

02/19/2018

Did you know that the Long Beach Peninsula is a birders' paradise? With hundreds of bird species passing through, this is the time to see our feathered travelers throughout the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. The winter season is drawing to a close in another month and to celebrate the coming spring, The Writer's Hearth has lowered our nightly price to $75, double occupancy for our travelers, plus taxes of course. Most dogs are welcome for just $25/per visit; service dogs are always free. Stay three nights and the third night is free. Use your Paypal account to make arrangements over the phone. Call for details, 360-603-0470.

01/26/2018

Thank you to our local Long Island peninsula chief who reflects on the human cost of immigration and its consequences. In the 18th c. Voltaire wrote, “History does not repeat itself. Man does.” Migration is the foundation for people to seek better lives in a safe place. Crushing innocents does not make us great. My ancestors arrived on the Mayflower to seek religious freedom and pursue a new life. They risked everything with this beginning. Immigrants become immigrants because they are looking at their future and the future for their children. They are not risking their lives for a joy ride.

10/16/2017

Our new sign arrives this Friday. Thank you to the artisan at Far West Metal Art in Forks, WA for fabricating the double sided rusted metal sign.

10/07/2017

A little dirt goes a long way. 6 cubic yards of dirt carried in my trusty wheelbarrow made short work of creating new planting areas. I recently completed laying the stone in photo #3 and repositioned the fire pit to create a new "garden room." 10,000 Irish Moss spores to "seed" between the stones are on the way. This newest garden area will make a perfect summer wedding stage.

10/06/2017

The Writer's Hearth is a quiet haven for all creatives (writers, poets, musicians, thinkers, inventors, artists) and travelers to tap into their imagination and talents. Located on Willapa Bay in Ocean Park on the Long Beach peninsula, WA, the meticulously cared-for suite, with private entry, kitchen nook, and full bath, is designed to transport you to another world where you can work on ideas, write, or simply relax. Our off-season rates begin at $70/night. The room was recently renovated and upgraded with laminate flooring, cabinets and linens.

Surrounded by Washington State and Oregon state parks, wildlife refuge, hiking trails, this quiet nest-away-home has a 180 degree view of Willapa Bay's pristine waters and located 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean. A popular northwest destination place, the Long Beach peninsula is noted for its restaurants, bistros, festivals, arts community, and vintage stores.

The area is famous as the last stop on Lewis and Clark's overland journey, for delicious abundant oysters and clams, vibrant music scene, and the scenic Columbia River. We are located 3.5 hrs from SeaTac and 2.5 hrs from PDX. Your proprietor, Christine Haberkorn PhD invites you to visit this little slice of the beautiful northwest. Questions and Reservations? Just send a message. You can reserve your stay over the phone via Square or online through PayPal.