IN THE NEWS!
Vashon Beachcomber. Nancy's School of Fiber Arts opens on Vashon
(February 10, 2010) Fiber Arts Sew Beautiful Magazine - Feb '10 Issue
The Seattle Times. Sea Breeze Farm raises veal the 'real' way — in
pastures (August 30, 2009)
Pacific NW Magazine. Vashon Island tour will show gardeners' skill
and hard work (June 14, 2009)
Vashon Beachcomber. Vashon Tile Guild's Goal to Transform the
Town of Vashon with Art! (April 2009)
Tacoma News Tribune. "Viva Vashon Island: It’s time you hopped
on the ferry and discovered what the locals know: Vashon is an
island paradise." (August 1, 2008) (includes great photos!)
Sunset Magazine. "Hop a Ferry to Vashon Island" (Summer 2008)
Seattle Times. "Spend a Day on Vashon!" (January 2008)
New York Times. "Flourishing in Puget Sound With a Counterculture
Past" (February 3, 2006)
Promoting Sustainability
The Small-Mart Revolution
It's All in the Compost!
A Small Island with a BIG Vision!
DOWNLOAD A MAP!
Kayak Launch Areas
Bike Maps for Vashon Island
Rent a Bike-Get it delivered to MiKo's
Map of Public Parks, Open Land and Recreational Activities
VashonMap.com An interactive map with icons that come to life!
(Note: takes awhile to download.)
NOT TO BE MISSED!
How to Get Here from There
Island Events
Take a Scenic Flight Over Vashon with Pilot George P. Kirkish
What Happening on Vashon-Maury Island?
VIGAVashon.org Buy direct. Buy local. Support Vashon Farms.
Vashon Farmers' Market is open Saturdays December 5 & 12, 2009
from 10am - 2pm. Wednesday's market is now closed for the season.
**Shop at the many Farm Stands throughout the island to buy direct.
Hazel the Cow at GreenMan Farm. Take home some fresh raw milk,
delicious yoghurt and homemade cheese and see sustainable farming
in action!
Sustainable Vashon a learning and action network
Sustainable Tourism on Vashon Island low impact, culturally
sensitive and community oriented activities, programs and
accommodations
Vashon Lavender Although there will be no Lavender Farm Tour in
2010, there are still ways to pick & purchase lavender.
VashonPages.com
VashonArt.com
VashonFilmSociety.org
VashonBeachcomber.com Long-established local newspaper
publishes weekly on Wednesdays.
VashonLoop.com An alternative publication publishes bi-monthly to
inform and amuse... to provoke thinking and activism.
VashonMenu.com What's cooking on Vashon Island? A guide to
restaurants, cafés, espresso stands, and catering services.
Express Cuisine Gourmet menu. Intimate seating. Reopens Dec 2009
Fish Bowl Farm Experience the beauty and connection with horses
through riding! Take a lesson during your stay on Vashon Island.
EXPLORE, TASTE, and BUY LOCALLY MADE WINES
Sea Breeze Farm Wine available to purchase at their retail
shop & restaurant, La Boucherie.
Lunch: 12 noon-2 pm Fridays and Saturdays only
Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays only
Palouse Winery Tastings 12-5 pm on Saturdays & Sundays,
(and by appointment) year round.
Vashon Winery Tastings 2-5 pm Saturdays,
(and by appointment) only April 1 - October 1.
OS Winery
Andrew Will Winery
SUPPORT RESTAURATEURS & CAFÉS WHO SUPPORT
VASHON FARMS
Sound Food Catering & Events
Cafe Luna
Espress Cuisine
Sea Breeze Farm's La Boucherie
The Coffee Roasterie & Minglement K-Jo Farm
K-Jo Farm School of Local Flavor ( Brunch, Classes, farm stand)
Monkey Tree
Kurtwood Farms
COMMUNITY NEWS & INFORMATION - 24/7
Church of Great Rain, Vashon’s popular comedy/music/variety show plays
monthly at Open Space for Arts & Community and is later rebroadcast
on Voice of Vashon's Channel 21.
Community Links via VashonBeachcomber.com
News & links to community organizations 24/7
Voice of Vashon Standing By is a partner with Vashon Be Prepared
when an island emergency or disaster strikes! Tune into 1650 AM, 24/7 or
listen to us at Comcast Channel 21 on your TV, or online at Voice of
Vashon.
Vashon Beachcomber. Nancy's School of Fiber Arts opens on Vashon
(February 10, 2010) Fiber Arts Sew Beautiful Magazine - Feb '10 Issue
The Seattle Times. Sea Breeze Farm raises veal the 'real' way — in
pastures (August 30, 2009)
Pacific NW Magazine. Vashon Island tour will show gardeners' skill
and hard work (June 14, 2009)
Vashon Beachcomber. Vashon Tile Guild's Goal to Transform the
Town of Vashon with Art! (April 2009)
Tacoma News Tribune. "Viva Vashon Island: It’s time you hopped
on the ferry and discovered what the locals know: Vashon is an
island paradise." (August 1, 2008) (includes great photos!)
Sunset Magazine. "Hop a Ferry to Vashon Island" (Summer 2008)
Seattle Times. "Spend a Day on Vashon!" (January 2008)
New York Times. "Flourishing in Puget Sound With a Counterculture
Past" (February 3, 2006)
Promoting Sustainability
The Small-Mart Revolution
It's All in the Compost!
A Small Island with a BIG Vision!
DOWNLOAD A MAP!
Kayak Launch Areas
Bike Maps for Vashon Island
Rent a Bike-Get it delivered to MiKo's
Map of Public Parks, Open Land and Recreational Activities
VashonMap.com An interactive map with icons that come to life!
(Note: takes awhile to download.)
NOT TO BE MISSED!
How to Get Here from There
Island Events
Take a Scenic Flight Over Vashon with Pilot George P. Kirkish
What Happening on Vashon-Maury Island?
VIGAVashon.org Buy direct. Buy local. Support Vashon Farms.
Vashon Farmers' Market is open Saturdays December 5 & 12, 2009
from 10am - 2pm. Wednesday's market is now closed for the season.
**Shop at the many Farm Stands throughout the island to buy direct.
Hazel the Cow at GreenMan Farm. Take home some fresh raw milk,
delicious yoghurt and homemade cheese and see sustainable farming
in action!
Sustainable Vashon a learning and action network
Sustainable Tourism on Vashon Island low impact, culturally
sensitive and community oriented activities, programs and
accommodations
Vashon Lavender Although there will be no Lavender Farm Tour in
2010, there are still ways to pick & purchase lavender.
VashonPages.com
VashonArt.com
VashonFilmSociety.org
VashonBeachcomber.com Long-established local newspaper
publishes weekly on Wednesdays.
VashonLoop.com An alternative publication publishes bi-monthly to
inform and amuse... to provoke thinking and activism.
VashonMenu.com What's cooking on Vashon Island? A guide to
restaurants, cafés, espresso stands, and catering services.
Express Cuisine Gourmet menu. Intimate seating. Reopens Dec 2009
Fish Bowl Farm Experience the beauty and connection with horses
through riding! Take a lesson during your stay on Vashon Island.
EXPLORE, TASTE, and BUY LOCALLY MADE WINES
Sea Breeze Farm Wine available to purchase at their retail
shop & restaurant, La Boucherie.
Lunch: 12 noon-2 pm Fridays and Saturdays only
Dinner: 5:30 pm-10:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays only
Palouse Winery Tastings 12-5 pm on Saturdays & Sundays,
(and by appointment) year round.
Vashon Winery Tastings 2-5 pm Saturdays,
(and by appointment) only April 1 - October 1.
OS Winery
Andrew Will Winery
SUPPORT RESTAURATEURS & CAFÉS WHO SUPPORT
VASHON FARMS
Sound Food Catering & Events
Cafe Luna
Espress Cuisine
Sea Breeze Farm's La Boucherie
The Coffee Roasterie & Minglement K-Jo Farm
K-Jo Farm School of Local Flavor ( Brunch, Classes, farm stand)
Monkey Tree
Kurtwood Farms
COMMUNITY NEWS & INFORMATION - 24/7
Church of Great Rain, Vashon’s popular comedy/music/variety show plays
monthly at Open Space for Arts & Community and is later rebroadcast
on Voice of Vashon's Channel 21.
Community Links via VashonBeachcomber.com
News & links to community organizations 24/7
Voice of Vashon Standing By is a partner with Vashon Be Prepared
when an island emergency or disaster strikes! Tune into 1650 AM, 24/7 or
listen to us at Comcast Channel 21 on your TV, or online at Voice of
Vashon.
Call: (206) 679-1389
| "I love the way you partner with has to offer. You have made this place very special! " - Vince & Susan, Seattle, WA |
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Flight over Mt. Rainier, November 2009 with Pilot (and wine maker)
George Kirkish, taking a MiKo's guest for an "up close and personal
view of our region's majestic mountain!" - Photo by John Jackson, Australia
George Kirkish, taking a MiKo's guest for an "up close and personal
view of our region's majestic mountain!" - Photo by John Jackson, Australia
- Photo by Barry Wong, Seattle Times
