Our friends greeted us as our Ferry came into dock at Washington Island.
Places like this were tucked into the coastline of Washington Island.Two old friends taking in calm Lake Michigan.
We arrived at the cabin that our friend built on Washington Island.
Their deck overlooks Lake Michigan!Right out their back door you can take the stairs down to the beach…This beautiful scene awaits you on their beach!
Don’t you worry… he doesn’t bite!
We had a beautiful Sunrise coffee on the deck …
Morning Sunrise from their deck…
Then we were off to tour the island.
First stop the Lavender Farm!
Lavender was not in bloom when we arrived but it was drying inside the building.
This is a reproduction of a Scandinavian church (Stavkirke) found here on the island…Inside you will find Lavender drying…
There is a gift shop filled with beautiful Lavender! It is a must see!
A drive around the island a few creatures may get your attention…
After spotting the deer I found this quaint little cottage…
How cute is this?!?!
A Maritime Museum awaits us at Jackson Harbor of Washington Island. An older gentlemen answered all of our questions. There were old fishing boats to see, along with an ice house and an old Model A Ford with skis to get around.
A walk across this bridge takes you to the ice house…
Ice use to be stored in here…
Off to have a beer at the local pub… with this guy…
This chicken was in the back yard of the local pub!
…and so was this goat!
Remember the Lavender Farm and the building that was a reproduction of a church…
Well… here is the actual church…
Stave Church was built to honor Scandinavian Heritage… This church called Stavkirke… was built to replicate the churches from the middle ages.
Inside the church… amazing!!
A trip around Washington Island is not complete until you climb the stairway to heaven… that’s what I called it!
The view was incredible at the top!
Washington Island…
But what goes up must come down…
We loved the whole Island…
A stop at the grocery store you will find beautiful gardens…
…a few fireside cocktails were had inside their place!…and coffee along with a sunrise……doesn’t get much better then that…
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30 thoughts on “Washington Island”
what a great house! and such wonder captures of wildlife.
Nancy, these are absolutely beautiful photographs. What a simply fantastic adventure. You surely have demonstrated what a magical place Washington Island is. So happy you created and shared this lovely photo/essay. Thank you. Merry Christmas dearest Nancy.
what a great house! and such wonder captures of wildlife.
Thank you! It was a fabulous stay at their place! Thanks for stopping by!
wonderful captures, that is!
This post has a little bit of everything, and that is a really good thing in this case. Nice one. I’d really like that piece of drift wood. 🙂
That drift wood looks like a dragon…
I am so glad you enjoyed my mini tour of Washington Island!
love the snowing effect
Nice touch …
Thank you for a lovely tour and reminder of the quaint beauty of Door County. Coffee and sunrise sounds heavenly!
Glad you got to see their place! The sunrise was perfect!
What a gorgeous place to stay. Thanks for the tour and that sky is WOW!
A lovely spot… for memories to be made!
What a lovely place! The church is magnificent!
It really is. They have a few services there during the summer and has had a wedding.
The architecture is incredible.
Looks like a place you would never want to leave! I love the little blue cottage.
Wasn’t that the cutest?! I want to set up a tea party inside! Oh and decorate it for Christmas! Ha! Ha! I am sure it’s covered in snow… right now.
Thank you for stopping by.
What a delightful island – shows you don’t have to travel around the world to find interesting places. Great photos!
Thank you my friend.
I agree… it’s amazing what we can find in our very own backyard.
Thanks for commenting. WordPress is cooperating as of late!
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Perfect!
Thank you for the lovely tour of the beautiful island, Nancy! The sunset capture, Wow!!
Each morning each sunrise was a spectacular sight!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
What a beautiful place Nancy!! Love the inside of the church….incredible! All of the pics are great!!
Thank so much! I am so glad you got to see the church… we were amazed by it!
Washington Island looks like a wonderful place to explore. Loved the church and that sunrise was amazing!
They have a beautiful place tucked back in the woods and right on the lake. It’s quite a magical place!
Pretty place. I enjoyed your this post.
Thank you! It’s a beautiful place!
Nancy, these are absolutely beautiful photographs. What a simply fantastic adventure. You surely have demonstrated what a magical place Washington Island is. So happy you created and shared this lovely photo/essay. Thank you. Merry Christmas dearest Nancy.
Well thank you sweet friend!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!