Lakedale

06/23/2026

We hosted our first-ever Bat Mitzvah at Lakedale this month. It was so much fun, and our host's comments made us blush.

Here's some of what they said: "So many people commented on how amazing the venue was. We are also so appreciative of all you did to make the weekend go off without a hitch, from slicing tomatoes to being Zuzu’s personal golf cart chauffeur to bringing in the umbrella for some clutch shade during the ceremony."

It's our biggest honor to be the place for your biggest days. We'll remember this one forever, and hope to host more like it soon!

06/20/2026

If our weekend doesn't look like this, we don't want it. What book would you bring with you to hang out here?

06/19/2026

You know what's great about coming to Lakedale as a wedding guest? There are tons of activities right on the property!

Check out this wedding guest, James, who was almost late to the ceremony because he was so occupied reeling in multiple fish, including a 5.15 lb Bass.

06/17/2026

'Twas a wedding for the ages, and we were its lucky venue! What a gift. Please join us in extending our congratulations and best wishes to Laura and Matt! 🥂

06/15/2026

3 new sculptures are on display at the San Juan Islands Sculpture Park, which is just minutes from Lakedale!

Learn more about them—and the Park's Youth Sculpture Mentorship Program—here: https://theorcasonian.com/san-juan-island-sculpture-park-to-unveil-three-new-sculptures/, and know that this park is always full of established and new art, which makes it a fun visit every time you come to the island.

Youth Sculpture Mentorship Program ||| FROM MARITA HOLDAWAY for SAN JUAN ISLANDS SCULPTURE PARK ||| Kristen Douglas Seitz, teacher Kate Douglas, artist title "Crann Bethadh"

06/14/2026

Need a great 3-day itinerary for your time on the island? Seattle Refined just shared one, and Lakedale is in the mix!

Check it out—and plan your time with ease—here: https://seattlerefined.com/travel/pnw-adventures/san-juan-island-getaway-making-memories-in-any-season-ferry-travel-friday-harbor-lime-kiln-orcas-washington-state-pnw-explore.

It's interesting to visit the same place over the years and in different seasons -- seasons of the year, and seasons of life.

06/12/2026

It's a *ruff* life at Lakedale!

Reminder: Dogs are welcome in our Log Cabins and campground, ample things to sniff guaranteed.

06/10/2026

The first Big Day of the season! This is the calm before the party. Isn't it beautiful?

06/05/2026

WSDOT updated its ferry dog policies just in time for the summer travel season.

Check out the updated pet policy here: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2026/pawsitively-official-washington-state-ferries-debuts-updated-pet-rules-ahead-busy-summer-season, and remember that dogs are welcome in our Log Cabins and campground.

06/03/2026

Wedding season is here, and we have quite a few Big Days ahead of us at our 82-acre San Juan Island resort.

Are you as excited as we are?! 💍