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lummi island
A small, tranquil and inviting island.
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AA FEW MILES NORTH OF BELLINGHAM IS LUMMI ISLAND, A SMALL, TRANQUIL ISLAND that was named one of 28 “Best Secret Islands on Earth” by Travel & Leisure magazine in 2011. Not a tourist destination in the traditional sense, Lummi offers a relaxing retreat for food enthusiasts and nature lovers. This is where you’ll find a vibrant artist community living on “island time” and enjoying every minute of the laid-back lifestyle.
Quiet, tree-lined country lanes traverse the island, making biking or walking the obvious recreational activities, but outdoor and cultural options are varied, and a great meal is never far away.
In the summer months, find a spot to watch reef netters hard at work in the bay. Wild Pacific salmon reef net fishing is a traditional Pacific Northwest salmon-fishing method and has been practiced for centuries by Native American tribes using cedar canoes and cedar nets to catch wild sockeye and other wild Pacific salmon.
The world-famous Willows Inn offers accommodation and gourmet fare that is both seasonal and local.
Visit one of three preserves protected by the Lummi Island
LUMMI ISLAND
Size: 9.3 square miles Water access: Sunset Beach Worth the walk: Otto Preserve
Ken Swanson 360.961.6066 cell KenSwanson@windermere.com Discover the Lummi Island Vibe We would like to introduce to you an often over looked gem and the most accessible of the San Juan Islands! Lummi Island is located near Bellingham and is served by a small ferry which makes the short scenic crossing many times a day. Just two hours from Seattle and 30 minutes from the Canadian border, it’s convenient to all the amenities from quiet island life to big city excitement. Enjoy natural beauty on this wooded, rural island. Spend many quiet hours watching birds & whales, go kayaking, boating and crabbing, or relax with an easy stroll along beaches and quiet country roads. Lummi Island is no stranger to the comforts of vacation style living with hiking trails, VRBO’s, a world-famous Michelin star restaurant & local cafe. S tudio Tour 2022 LUMMI ISLAND ARTISTS’As Real Estate Agents & homeowners who live on the island, we welcome you to come discover all that this wonderful community has to offer. Join us for Saturday morning farmer’s market in the summer and a local art community that holds Studio Open Houses 3-4 times a year. You will also find a couple churches, local store, post office, library and an International Baccalaureate designated school.
September 3 & 4 Learn more by exploring our website... www.KenSwansonHomes.com Many Artists displaying at various locations on the island! Linda Swanson 360.734.7500 360.201.5180 cell LindaSwanson@windermere.com Find your place on the Salish Sea.
One of the most desirable properties in the San Juan Islands. And only a 5-minute ride on the county operated ferry makes it the easiest island to reach.
4232 Legoe Bay Rd, Lummi Island (mls #1803621) Situated on the island’s coveted west side, you’ll enjoy gorgeous sunsets, wildlife and resort style living at its finest. This no bank, waterfront home (2235 sf, 4 bed/3 bath) features include cement boat launch, removable pier, a luxury kitchen, dining area that flows into a large comfortable living room. Perfect to enjoy each other, family, and friends. Beautiful views of Rosario Strait, Orcas and San Juan Islands beckon from every window. Across the street are 2.5 acres and a large 12,900 square foot warehouse with several businesses. $2,750,000.
Ken Swanson 360.961.6066 cell KenSwanson@windermere.com Discover the Lummi Island Vi We would like to introduce to you an often over looked gem and the mo Lummi Island is located near Bellingham and is served by a small ferry which makes the short 30 minutes from the Canadian border, it’s convenient to all the amenities from quiet island li rural island. Spend many quiet hours watching birds & whales, go kayaking, boating and cra roads. Lummi Island is no stranger to the comforts of vacation style living with hiking trail As Real Estate Agents & homeowners who live on the island, we welcome you to come disco Saturday morning farmer’s market in the summer and a local art community that holds Studio Open Houses 3-4 times a year. You wi local store, post office, library and an International Baccalaureate designated school. Learn more by exploring our website... www.KenS
Heritage Trust. The Otto and Curry preserves are both perfect for a casual walk, but the real hidden gem is the Baker preserve, offering a short but vigorous hike up a steep and winding trail with a great payoff – an overlook with breathtaking views of the San Juan Islands.
If introspection is what you’re seeking, the Lummi Island Congregational Church welcomes the public to the beach behind the church, as well as a secluded stone labyrinth for walking meditation. Lounge in the sand and rocks at Sunset Beach on West Shore Drive, where you may be able to watch reef netters catching salmon, or come around sunset for your best bet at watching orcas swim by.
On your way home, try your luck at the Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa on the road back to I-5. Silver Reef offers several restaurants, including an award-winning steak house and wine room. Overnight accommodations make it a great base from which to travel. Stock up at the Lummi Bay Market with your winnings from the casino.
To get to Lummi Island, take the Slater Road exit from I-5 and head west 3.2 miles to Haxton Way. Turn south on Haxton Way and drive seven miles to the Gooseberry Point ferry dock.
The Whatcom Chief ferry runs at least once an hour throughout the day. A vehicle and driver fare is $14 round trip, and each passenger or pedestrian ticket is 360.734.7500 $8.
Lummi Island provides a beautiful backdrop for visitors to find relaxation and peace among the wildflowers native to the island, such as camas, lupine, fireweed and wooly sunflowers.
For more information, visit lummi-island.com.
PHOTO COURTESY OF THE WILLOWS INN
Self guided tour maps available at the Islander Grocery and on Facebook at Lummi Island Studio Tour
SEE US ON 360-758-7121 • 360-758-2815 • visit lummi-island.com
Ken Swanson, Island Resident Broker, Realtor
