Ethereal

The 190-foot Royal Huisman yacht "Ethereal" made a stop at Rosario this weekend. It is one of the most environmentally friendly sailing superyachts to launch in the last few years. It features the first true hybrid engine on a sailing ship, a power source that uses motion generated under sail to recharge the yacht’s lithium-polymer batteries and run all functions on battery power for an extended length of time. Royal Huisman installed LED lighting and the latest in flooring and insulation to make the superyacht energy-efficient. Beyond the environmental technologies on board, naval architect Ron Holland engineered Ethereal’s hull and rigging specifically for performance. The boat’s sleek lines look classy with the ketch rigging, but, in fact, its wing keels and long hull have been tank-tested like America’s Cup racing boats to ensure optimum efficiency under sail.

Thanks to our Dockhand Erik for the early morning photo!

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Discovery House Remodel

We are excited to show off the new Discovery House deck and new interior paint colors!





We are excited to show off the new Discovery House deck and new interior painting!


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POPS N' SCOTCH

Bring Pops to the Mansion Restaurant this Sunday for Father's Day and he can enjoy some Hops and Scotch!


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Buck Bay Oysters

Chef Dan took our culinary team on a recent outing to visit local Orcas Island Farms, including Buck Bay Shellfish Farm. Our daily oyster menu features a variety of Northwest oysters and preparations. The Mansion Restaurant features one dollar oysters nightly!

Heading out on the tide flats of Buck Bay.

Toni Hermansen of Buck Bay Farm explains the oyster raising and harvesting process... they start by seeding the oysters in bags and placing them in the bay. After about two and a half years, they are big enough to be sorted by size. The oysters are then harvested, washed and scrubbed to remove barnacles before being sold to Rosario.

The oyster bags are in full view at low tide.

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Packard Car Club

The Northwest Packard Car Club showed off some real beauties on their recent trip to Rosario Resort & Spa and Orcas Island. Donald and Alice Rheem, owners of Rosario between 1938 and 1958 would be proud of this sight!







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Bite of Orcas

Chef Dan Koommoo presented great treats for the Bite of Orcas over Memorial Day weekend! Oyster Shooters, Ceviche (with scallops, shrimp and calamari), and Crab & Watermelon Soup (with lemon grass, ginger and cilantro )... refreshing!










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