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Orcas Island, Washington, United States
Rosario Resort and Spa is located on beautiful Orcas Island in Washington State's San Juan Islands and welcomes visitors seeking relaxation and the unparalleled beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Centerpiece of Rosario is the historic Moran Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansion houses the Moran Museum, The Spa, the Mansion Restaurant and Moran Lounge. To help us keep in touch with our guests, staff, and community, we are offering this blog featuring news and events about Rosario and Orcas Island. Please visit our website at www.rosarioresort.com for more information. If you would like to submit a photo or story idea for posting, please contact General Manager Christopher Peacock at cpeacock@rosarioresort.com.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Coastal Living Magazine

Rosario is featured in a full page illustration from Coastal Living Magazine's article "Haunted Hotels by the Sea," highlighting by the ghost of Alice Rheem flying out of the Moran Mansion on her motorcycle!



"Whatever your ghoulish pleasure, it’s the time of year when ghost stories and tales of the unknown cast their spells upon us. Plan a trip to these coastal haunts and you may be treated to frightful delights: floating apparitions, ghastly stories, and supernatural phenomena, all explained on lantern-lit tours. And don’t worry about that bump in the night—it was probably just the wind.

Rosario Resort
Orcas Island, Washington

Arrive by seaplane or ferry to this isolated location and you’ll find yourself ensconced in nature, with 360-degree views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound—each room has a water view. The 1909 mansion contains a spa, a restaurant and lounge, and a museum full of paintings and photographs from the early 1900s. On the second floor, watch out for the specter of a woman in a red dress and heels atop a Harley—that’s Alice Rheem, audacious wife during the 1930s of the mansion’s second owner. Guests report hearing her stilettos echoing in the hallways and seeing darting shadows in brightly lit areas. Rates start at $109; 360/376-2152"


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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Summer into Fall

Around the resort grounds, we can't help but notice the summer colors of our beautiful flower baskets beginning to blend in with the fall colors of the trees...


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Sunday, September 11, 2011

Cascade Bay Grill Closing for Season

The grill portion of the Cascade Bay Grill & Store closes for the season after today (the store will remain open for a few more weeks)! Come enjoy some food and drink at the marina on this gorgeous afternoon!


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Friday, September 9, 2011

Sunset Magazine

Rosario was mentioned in the September issue of Sunset Magazine as one of "3 seaside escapes that put us in the mood for romance!" We'll agree with that!



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Saturday, September 3, 2011

Stunning Labor Day Weekend

A stunning Labor Day Weekend Saturday Morning! Zodiac sailing by out back, British classics out front!






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