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More from Washington Island and other good things

May 12, 2020 By Carolyn Foss

We continue with more news and good things from Washington Island and Sievers. For some of the best nature photos, we like the Washington Island Art and Nature Center Facebook page which is sharing the birds, scenes and sounds of the moment. One of the events in May that will be on pause until next year is the W.I. Birding Festival. Lucky for us, the birds are still coming! A happy surprise greets drivers on West Harbor Road where about a dozen of these simple and meaningful signs along the roadside give a dose of good cheer. Last time we shared lodging news along with a taste of what restaurants are offering. Now we’ll look at shops (as listed by […]

Filed Under: Sievers School, Washington Island Tagged With: Doreen Speckmann, Fair Isle Books, Fragrant Isle, Island Lavender, Mann's Mercantile, Mary Sue Fenner, Red Cup Coffee House, Washington Island, Washington Island Art and Nature Center

Something Old, Some Things New

May 23, 2016 By Carolyn Foss

  Congratulations, Sophie Studio!  Your first class, Weaving for The Home taught by Jean Hutchison, was in session 20 years ago today. [intense_row padding_top=”0px”] [intense_column size=”6″ medium_size=”6″ small_size=”12″ extra_small_size=”12″] [/intense_column][intense_column size=”6″ medium_size=”6″ small_size=”12″ extra_small_size=”12″][/intense_column] [/intense_row] The fall and winter before, foundation was dug and poured, walls went up and the roof went on.  (Before the walls and roof were up, snow needed to be shoveled off the concrete floor almost daily.) [intense_row padding_top=”0px”] [intense_column size=”6″ medium_size=”6″ small_size=”12″ extra_small_size=”12″] [/intense_column] [intense_column size=”6″ medium_size=”6″ small_size=”12″ extra_small_size=”12″] [/intense_column] [/intense_row] [intense_row padding_top=”0px”] [intense_column size=”6″ medium_size=”6″ small_size=”12″ extra_small_size=”12″] [/intense_column] [intense_column size=”6″ medium_size=”6″ small_size=”12″ extra_small_size=”12″] [/intense_column] [/intense_row] With 20 years and well over 550 classes held within the walls of the Sophie Studio since May of 1996, the learning, laughter and sharing that has taken place […]

Filed Under: Sievers School, Washington Island Tagged With: Fragrant Isle, Hotel Washington, Island Cafe and Bakery, Jackson Harbor Soup and Sandwiches

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