Slow mornings are best spent watching the fog roll in while sipping coffee and savoring a breakfast feast at the on-site restaurant. This Union, Washington property proves a restful getaway in any season, yet chilly weather offers even more reason to simply savor downtime in comfortable lodge rooms or snug cottages that feature fireplaces and beautiful sea life-inspired creations by local artist Harro. Waves lap below your feet the sounds of laughter around a bonfire bounce your way from the lodge's waterfront lawn. As you sit on the swaying dock just minutes after arrival, you already feel transported to a more tranquil world. Seals slide along the steely waters of the Alderbrook dock, playing a game of "Go Fish" with dive-bombing seagulls. Less than a two-hour drive from Seattle, propped on the edge of the Hood Canal, a nature-filled retreat beckons. You'll want to meet Alderbrook's feline mascots, often found wandering around the quaint lobby area (currently partially under construction) - Photo courtesy of Alderbrook Resort & Spa Though the list goes on, here are a few of our recently tested, most loved spots. Around the state, you'll find accommodations ranging from modernized (a Tri-Cities wine country escape at The Lodge at Columbia Point) to charmingly rustic (Olympic National Park's nature-based adventures anchored around venues like Lake Quinault Lodge, built in 1926).
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