8.18.2011

Craftsman Architecture in Washington State...


To follow up with our most recent posts, or our Pacific Northwest travel journal...  After a few days on Sequim Bay, we left the Peninsula via Port Townsend  moving onto our next stop, the beautiful Whidbey Island, for a couple of days of relaxation by the seaside.  

We left Sequim to embark on the next leg of the trip, starting with another ferry ride, this time across the water from Port Townsend to Whidbey Island, with more beautiful views to enjoy along the way.


During the drive up from the ferry through the island, we made a stop at the historic Deception Pass Bridge, s site offering breathtaking views of the steep cliffs down to the shore and the dense old-growth forests. 




Upon arriving at the Inn at Langley, we recognized the magnitude of the beauty of the space, right on the water and about as sublime as it could get...

There's nothing quite like the sight and sound of  the gentle waves of the rising tide just steps beyond your balcony, with the Cascade Mountains in the distance.


And, as usual, we were just as enthusiastic about the architectural detailing- a japanese-influenced Craftsman aesthetic that is contextually appropriate and well-executed.