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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.

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Leaves of Gold Concert

Beautiful and talented violinist Chee-Yun and pianist Andrew Staupe performed a fabulous "Leaves of Gold" fund-raising concert for the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival in the Music Room this past weekend. The popular festival began in this room 15 years ago! Photos courtesy of festival photographer Derk Jager.




Rosario's owner Jerry Barto welcomes art patrons and thanks Chee-Yun and Andrew Staupe for an extraordinary concert of Beethoveen, Bach and Elgar. "Robert Moran would be proud... this evening is what this room was built for" Jerry shared with guests.






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Sunday, October 2, 2011

Savor the San Juans

October is "Savor the San Juans" month! Enjoy this awesome three course meal for $30 created by Chef Dan Koommoo – Penn Cove Mussels and Buck Bay Oysters, Wild King Salmon en Croute and Dark Chocolate Soup... mmmmm! Nightly through October at The Mansion Restaurant.



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