Spring is starting to show its colors after the winter that wasn’t. The first hints of green are intensifying and a feeling of change is in the air.
However, the transition between seasons can be a real mix. The start of April demonstrated just that.
One of the most significant spring storms in memory occurred April 2-3, with rain turning to ice and snow, paired with high winds. Across northern Door County and the Island, trees and branches came down, affecting power lines. The entire Island was without power for more than a day, waiting for the mainland to restore the connection to Northport. A good number of Island homes were without power from Tuesday evening until Friday afternoon. The W.I. Electric Co-operative was assisted by the W.I. Fire Department, Town of Washington and many others who worked tirelessly to help restore power.
every direction in my yard.
We trust the wintery weather, which packed one of its only real punches in April, is now tucked away, giving spring a fresh start. Flowers are showing their sunny faces a bit earlier than usual and beaches are welcoming visitors.
We’re spending these days getting the Sievers Shop ready. Many of the handmade artworks by our students and teachers have arrived. Yarns, books, supplies needed for all of the classes and other fiber art goodies are being put in place with new additions joining long-time favorites.
About a month from now the shop will be officially open for the season. We’ll showcase more in a future post, perhaps as a preview pop-up shop. It will be a Sievers version of spring mix!
Love getting pictures of the island…makes me anxious to get back to Door County from Florida
We hope to see you for a visit again this year, Becky!
Read about all of your winter resurfacing with a real ROAR, in the Observer! Sounds like you really had to pull out all of the winter gear and really group together. It must have been quite the challenge. But if anyone can survive an event like that it is those loyal Washington Island Winter folks. Glad to hear things are back in order and you are welcoming Spring and another wonderful year at Sievers. You know my thoughts, prayers and well wishes are always with you. Love, Linda
Yes, it was quite a community “event” and as Islanders do, they managed it with the help of each other (and extra layers). Thinking of you with smiles… Love, your Sievers friends.