Everyone is talking about Seabrook!

Summer has officially arrived and the sun is making the Norhtwest look more gorgeous than ever. While everyone is seeking for a good getaway spot to relax and recharge, two widely respected and distributed magazines, Seattle Magazine and AAA Journey, featured Seabrook in their latest issues as the (Pacific Northwest) ultimate beach destination for this summer.

Kate Calamusa from the Seattle Magazine spent a weekend at Seabrook enjoying a complete beach town experience with her husband. With the 4th of July just around the corner, she previews Seabrook's unique way of celebrating independence day for anyone interested in unwinding on the coast for the holiday. You can view the text in full by simply clicking here.

But the Seabrook hype doesn't stop there. Washington State's "youngest little place by the sea" (as they call it) was the main departure destination recommended by the AAA Journey in their most recent issue of the bimonthly magazine. What over 1,200,000 readers could see in the print edition of Journey, you can now exclusively see online by following this link!

Is enjoying the summer out at Seabrook really A Shore Thing? Well, over 300 nature enthusiasts have already decided to spend July and August playing in the waves. Plus, Seattle Magazine and AAA definitely seem to think so. And we all know how reliable AAA is!

You have to take advantage of the cherished Northwestern sunshine! Whether you want to Sea's The Day, take your Sweetheart on a Moon Dance, or have a Whale of an Adventure, be sure to visit our Seabrook Cottage Rentals website to reserve your place by the ocean for this summer.

Front Street Café Rolls Out Scrumptious New Menus!!!

A good meal on a sunny day at Seabrook can do wonders for your pleasure and enjoyment. That is why the Front Street Café has just dished out brand new menus, enhanced with the finest of choices for whatever your heart desires.

If you are just stopping by for lunch, check out the Seafood Cobb salad or give the Fish and Chips a try. Both light and delicious, an easy meal may be just what you need if you are going to go play around in the sand right afterward.

But when dinner time comes around, it might be your time to step up to the big challenge. The good part is you can never go wrong with our gourmet Seabrook Burger, always loyally accompanied by some freshly cut fries. Or do you maybe feel like building your own pizza? Not a problem - choose from more than 10 different ingredients that will blow your mind.

After all, if none of this sounds like your ideal meal at Seabrook, both menus offer lots of tasty-looking choices. We guarantee some of them will wake up your taste buds. Our Chef is both flexible and creative, making sure the daily specials top off Front Street Café's brand new menus with a dash of mystery and grandeur.


For a detailed preview of the new menus visit Front Street Café's Blog now!!


Have you tried any of the meals already? Let us know which one's your favorite in the comment box below!

And the Winner is...

Krista!

Her comments...

"Seabluff, hands down! Ocean view and patio...this beautiful home beckons for a novel to be set here. And that gourmet kitchen? It is begging me to make seafood gumbo within its walls. My 3 closest girlfriends and I would open a fine bottle of red and let our fast-paced worklives slip away for a moment..."

Krista, to claim your beach getaway, please email rewards@seabrookwa.com.

Thank you to all the Seattle Picks readers who entered the June beach vacation giveaway right here on the Seabrook Blog. If you haven't done so already, become a follower of Seabrook and be the first to learn about new and upcoming beach vacation giveaways and hot bargains on beach vacation rentals.

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Stay tuned, we'll be tossing up some amazing contests and bargains all year!

Welcome Seattle Picks!

Happy Friday Seattle Picks readers and welcome to the Seabrook Blog. By now you have probably already browsed our cozy beach cottages on http://www.seabrookcottagerentals.com/ and are wondering, where the heck do I post my comment!?! Well, this is the place!

If Seabrook is new to you, we cordially invite you to take advantage of the Seattle Picks special offer and learn why Seabrook is becoming Washington’s favorite beach town. But if you just can’t pull away from the hustle and bustle of city life at the moment, subscribe to the Seabrook Blog and be the first to learn about hot deals, upcoming events, and breaking news.

We hope you enjoyed your visit to our site and look forward to seeing you soon at the beach!

Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Kiplinger's Top Four Questions to Ask When Buying a Second Home

In an e-article recently published by Kiplinger.com, they outlined the four most important questions to ask yourself when considering buying a second home. Suffice to say, we couldn't agree more!

First: How accessible is the property?
Kiplinger: Gas prices dim the appeal of a place that's hundreds of miles away. You can usually hop a cheap flight to Florida, but that's not necessarily true of Corpus Christi, Tex., or Durango, Colo.

Seabrook: We always stress to potential buyers that the way to reap the most benefit from a second home or investment property is by using it as often as possible. For investment properties, it makes sense to maximize both income and time spent at your property by spending that time visiting during the off-peak seasons. Nevertheless, Seabrook inherently fosters lifelong memories and how can you create memories without investing some time in a little R&R?

Second: Is the community well planned?
Kiplinger: In rural areas, a beautiful new cabin may adjoin a cluster of rusting trailers.

Seabrook: We've got plans for everything!
Third: Is the house in good shape?
Kiplinger: New construction is fine, but an older place or summer home is likely to be the victim of deferred maintenance and premature wear. Instead of asking for a price concession, you may be better off asking the seller to hire a carpenter and a painter.

Seabrook: New construction = ready to enjoy/rent ASAP

Fourth: Will you feel at home there?
Kiplinger: "[...] nothing beats a visit to see if the locale offers what you're looking for."

Seabrook: On numerous occasions, our homeowners have said to us that they know their neighbors in Seabrook better than they do their neighbors at their primary residence. This goes back to our detail-oriented planning, but simply put our pedestrian-friendly town plan does wonders for neighborly relations. This being said, we know neighborly relations doesn't always imply a feeling of home. We firmly believe home is where the heart is and we invite you to take Kiplinger's advice. Your heart will not want to leave!

Lil's Pantry Opens With A Bang!

Seabrook's newest amenity, a market named Lil's Pantry, opened its doors this past weekend to the crowds of clam diggers visiting Seabrook’s beach.

Proprietors Bob and Pam Bennett said, “Although we were fairly well prepared, the clamming traffic caused us to run out of a few things. The customers still seemed very happy and largely satisfied with the items we have to offer.”

Monday evening after the busy weekend, Mona Brewer kindly volunteered her experience of the added convenience Lil’s Pantry brings to Seabrook:

Hi All!

We recently stayed in Ella’s Escape cottage, went clam digging, and had a great weekend. As we were leaving, we stopped in at the new store and with the help of the employees, we decided on the Rosemary Garlic Linguine to go with our razor clam white sauce. I have attached a picture of the clam digging group that stayed in the cottage (except for me, I was taking the picture) and the finished linguine dish. Thanks for having the great pastas in your store. It sure added to our dinner. It was the first Seabrook experience for our friends but one of many stays for my husband and I.

Thanks for a wonderful place to stay!

Mona Brewer

Thank YOU Mona for such a glowing recommendation!

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Lil’s Pantry will feature the following items as they are available:

• Meat, fish & poultry
• Cheese and dairy products
• Fresh fruits & vegetables
• Breads & cereals
• Sauces & seasonings, dips & salsas
• Pasta & rice
• Sweets & treats
• Full-service deli
• Espresso bar (plus seasonal gelato & ice cream!)
• Sodas, beer & wine

Visit the Lil's Pantry website to order food online and have it ready for you when you arrive at Seabrook.

Clam Chowder Cook-Off

Have you ever wondered how many different ways clams such as these,

can be magically transformed into a delicious concoction such as this?

Find out this Saturday as Front Street Cafe's Chef Robert will be staking his claim at the Ocean Shores Clam Chowder Cook-off. For more information visit: http://oceanshores.org/rcfestival.html

For all the Front Street Cafe happenings, menus, and contact info check out the Front Street Cafe Blog.

Nerd's Eye View Contest Winner

The moment you have all been waiting for has finally arrived!

Drum roll please...

the winner of the Nerd's Eye View Seabrook Vacation Giveaway is...

George Scheffe!

Here is George's simple but amply sufficient blog comment:

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By George Scheffe on Mar 1, 2009

Adeline is my top choice. WOW!!!

Congratulations George! We all hope you enjoy your stay!

How to Earn 1 LEED Point

Shown above are the footings of Seabrook's NW Glen's lot 159. DO NOT be fooled, these are no ordinary footings! 40% of these foundation footings are made up of fly ash rather than concrete. What is exactly is fly ash and why do I want incinerated insects in my foundation, you may ask.

Don't worry, here is the technical scoop:

Fly Ash

Power plants fueled by coal produce more than half of the electricity we consume in the United States today. But in addition to electricity, these plants produce a material that is fast becoming a vital ingredient for improving the performance of a wide range of concrete products. That material is fly ash. Fly ash is comprised of the non-combustible mineral portion of coal. When coal is consumed in a power plant, it is first ground to the fineness of powder. Blown into the power plant’s boiler, the carbon is consumed — leaving molten particles rich in silica, alumina and calcium. These particles solidify as microscopic, glassy spheres that are collected from the power plant’s exhaust before they can “fly” away — hence the product’s name: Fly Ash.

Chemically, fly ash is a pozzolan. When mixed with lime (calcium hydroxide), pozzolans combine to form cementitious compounds. Concrete containing fly ash becomes stronger, more durable, and more resistant to chemical attack. Mechanically, fly ash also pays dividends for concrete production. Because fly ash particles are small, they effectively fill voids. Because fly ash particles are hard and round, they have a “ball bearing” effect that allows concrete to be produced using less water. Both characteristics contribute to enhanced concrete workability and durability. Finally, fly ash use creates significant benefits for our environment. Fly ash use conserves natural resources and avoids landfill disposal of ash products. By making concrete more durable, life cycle costs of roads and structures are reduced. Furthermore, fly ash use partially displaces production of other concrete ingredients, resulting in significant energy savings and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

That, my friends is how you earn one LEED point toward LEED certification!

Up Goes the NW Glen Oceanfront Arbor

On one of the recent beautifully sunny days, the Seabrook Landscaping Team brought the NW Glen oceanfront arbor to life. Situated on the west side of the NW Glen, this national park style arbor invites the public to stroll the oceanfront promenade.

To learn more about the NW Glen, visit: http://www.seabrookwa.com/oceanfront_properties.asp.

Chef Rob Wins PB Chocolate Baking Contest

Congratulations are in order for Front Street Cafe's Chef Robert DeLaura! At the culmination of this weekend's Pacific Beach Chocolate Festival, Chef Rob was awarded first prize for an exquisite chocolate truffle that he entered into the chocolate baking contest.

Seabrook couldn't be more proud of Chef Rob! Not only did he prepare and serve a 5 course wine maker's dinner to 20 people on Friday night, serve an unbelievable amount of people excellent food during the weekend AND a Valentine Dinner on Saturday night, but had time to enter the Pacific Beach Chocolate Contest. I just wish I was there to sample Rob's prize winning truffle!

Congratulations Rob!

For current happenings and additional information on Front Street Cafe, visit www.frontstreetcafe.wordpress.com. And don't forget to subscribe to the Front Street Cafe feed to have updates on events and special dinners sent directly to your inbox.

Seabrook Local Saves 5-Year Old Boy

On Saturday afternoon, Seabrook resident Chris Keefer rescued a 5-year old boy who became trapped under a couch-sized boulder as he pushed his 7-year old friend to safety. After exhausting customary methods, rescuers looked for local help to lift the seemingly immobile rock off the young boy's leg. Chris thought quickly and drove a nearby forklift onto the beach and elevated the boulder long enough to bring the boy to safety. Everyone in Pacific Beach is grateful for Chris’ quick thinking and his heroic efforts!

To check out King 5’s coverage of the Pacific Beach Rescue click here.

Thank you, Chris. You're the man!

More Amazing Snowy Seabrook Pictures

Seabrook's Winter Wonderland

The amount of beauty and happiness resulting from a storm, something with such a powerful and often destructive persona, is truly amazing. The past weekend at Seabrook was no exception. Seabrook guests and locals alike joined at the amphitheater to play in the nearly 6 inches of snow. Here are some great photos from the most snow Seabrook has ever seen:

(Front Street Cafe)

(Woodland Promenade)

(Various Homes and Streetscapes)

(A 6"x4" fencepost with at least 4" of snow!)

(Sledding at the Amphitheater)

Seabrook in the News!

We are pleased to announce the outstanding press Seabrook has received in the fourth quarter of 2008. The following publications have featured at least one of Seabrook's ample alluring attributes: To read the full articles, please visit: http://www.seabrookwa.com/news_articles.asp.

Enjoy!

Seabrook Photo Challenge Winners

Drum roll please. Without further ado...what you have all been waiting for...the Seabrook Photo Challenge winners!

Cover Shot

(Photo by Amy Sirich)

January

(Photo by Nick Bove)

February
(Photo by Matt Molen)

March

(Photo by Dan Yeh)

April

(Photo by Gary Burns)

May
(Photo by Darci Keefer)

June

(Photo by Steve Freeman)

July
(Photo by Stephen Poulakos)

August
(Photo by Matt Molen)

September

(Photo by Virginia Antipolo-Utt)

October

(Photo by Stephen Poulakos)

November

(Photo by Eileen Meints)

December

(Photo by Nick Bove)

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos. At the closing bell, we had received 291 pictures, which made choosing 13 a herculean accomplishment. If you are visiting Seabrook in the remainder of 2008, bring your camera along, there may be some great photo opportunities for next years competition!

CLAM-O-RAMA at Seabrook!

With fall upon us, good things are in store on Seabrook’s shore: Razor Clams!

This Northwest rite of passage separates the hardy from the fair-weather folks. Digging for these elusive shellfish is often messy, time consuming and quite possibly the most fun you’ve had at the beach in a long time! The first of these rare, short-season “digs” is set for Oct. 16-18, so get your clam guns (and muck boots!) ready.

The Pacific razor clam (Siliqua patula) is found along beaches from California to Alaska. In Washington, the biggest you’ll get is about six inches long. They are exceptionally meaty and delicious for clam chowder, breaded and sautéed, or prepared in curries.

If you’re new to the ritual, here’s what you’ll need;

• A current Washington State Fishing License (most sporting goods stores sell them—choose from short term or annual shellfish licenses, or get them instantly online at https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/). Wear it when you’re clamming, on a lanyard is best.
• A clam gun or shovel, found at sporting goods stores and Fred Meyer ($22)
• Waterproof clothing is recommended: waders, slicker or windbreaker, rubber boots, hat
• One “container” per person for clam storage (the catch limit is 15 per day): this can be a hip-clip net, a plastic shopping bag, a gallon Ziploc, your makeup bag, etc
• A good flashlight or lantern for post-sunset digs (they help reveal “show”)
• Access to a tide chart to see the low tide times (optimal for clamming) for Pacific Beaches

Tips to know:

• Look for “show” in the sand, slightly raised and dimpled areas indicative of where clams are dwelling
• People often use sticks or baseball bats to tap on the sand to stimulate “show”
• Cover the hole on the T-bar of your clam gun just before pulling up on the tube, to create a vacuum seal
• Dig fast, and dig deep—what may not be initially revealed might be lurking just inches below
• You break it, you buy it: Casualties such as cracked clamshells, tube-induced dismemberment and catching itty bitty clams still count against your limit.
• Kids (under age 15) don’t need a license, so get them working! Kids make great clam sleuths.

The beach directly fronting Seabrook is part of the Mocrocks beach district as referenced in the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations. As you check for dig dates, make sure they apply to Mocrocks if you’re Seabrook bound. The 2008 tentatively slated dates for Seabrook/Mocrocks are: Oct. 16-18, Nov. 13-16, and Dec. 11-14. Book your cottage now and get ready for some clam-o-rama!

If you need “Clamming 101,” let the Seabrook Cottage Rentals office know and we’ll try our best to get a neighbor to show you the way.

For general razor clam information such as catching, cleaning and cooking, visit here:
http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/razorclm/razorclm.htm
For seasonal updates, visit here:
http://www.wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/razorclm/season.htm

New Urbanism on CBS Sunday Morning

Please enjoy CBS's coverage of New Urbanism featuring Kentlands, Maryland and Seaside, Florida as examples of responsible development.

Seabrook's Third Annual Salmon Bake 9/6

Please join us for a very special evening of food, fun and friendship as Seabrook hosts its third annual Traditional Fall Salmon Bake! Enjoy a scrumptious Salmon feast featuring the traditional baking methods as well as the song, dance and storytelling of the local Native American KW-ID?-D'O-KWIS Canoe Family.

Contact Seabrook Cottage Rentals at (360) 276-0265 to RSVP and purchase your tickets. (Please note: Tickets are non-refundable.)

Where: Seabrook / Crescent Park
When: Saturday, Sept. 6th, 2008
Time: 5:30 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 ages 12-4, Free ages 3 & under

(*A cash bar will be available for beer and wine purchases.)

~Receive 20% off remaining lodging for Sept 5th & 6th with advance purchase of tickets to the Third Annual Seabrook Salmon Bake.

Below are pictures from previous Seabrook Salmon Bakes:

Museum of the North Beach Fundraiser at Seabrook

Seabrook was very pleased to host the Museum of the North Beach's Wine Tasting by the Sea fundraiser on Saturday, August 23rd. The purpose of this event was to raise money for the Museum's Moclips depot rebuilding project. The museum successfully raised over $1300 for the project on this beautiful day. Below are some images of the proposed depot and the event at Seabrook. For more information on the project, please visit: http://www.moclips.org/depot.php.

Walk-able Communities as a Solution to Suburban Sprawl

Although still under development, towns such as Seabrook illustrate the potential of a walk-able community.

In the news, as high gas prices and far-reaching suburbs are costing its residents more to drive from point to point, many people are taking inventory on the places they live, looking for close-to-home solutions that make shopping, working, and living more proximal. There are health, environmental, and social nuances of walk-able communities that are distinctly different than its counterpart of suburban sprawl.

As both urban and suburban leaders seek solutions to creating more walk-able communities, everything from richer mass transit to increased neighborhood commerce is being considered to meet its residents’ basic needs. Whole universities are cropping up with formal disciplines in New Urbanism as new ideas (which are actually quite traditional) are implemented and movements such as the Congress for the New Urbanism are widely embraced by civic decision-makers.

Some of the characteristics of walk-able communities include:

• town centers – a quiet, pleasant main street with a set of hearty, healthy stores
• areas designed for people first, cars second
• neighborhoods with mixed income and mixed-use housing
• safe, adequate and appealing public space for people to gather and to sit
• easy access for people of all ages and abilities
• main streets that are speed-controlled and interconnected, or laid out in a grid
• many people walking

A few online links that with recent news and advocacy here:

• USA Today, 7/29/08__”Gas prices drive push to reinvent America's suburbs” http://m.usatoday.com/detail.jsp?key=876570&rc=na_ne&p=1
• CNN 6/16/08_”Is America’s suburban dream collapsing into a nightmare?”
  http://www.cnn.com/2008/TECH/06/16/suburb.city/index.html
• “Walkable Communities/New Urbanism” Washington State magazine Feb. 2008 (institution)
  http://wsm.wsu.edu/stories/2008/February/newurbanism.html
• Understanding Walk-able Communities (blog)
  http://www.walkable.org/article1.htm
• Washington State’s Futurewise (social concern) http://futurewise.org/

Seabrook Fun Run This Saturday (8/9)

Join us this Saturday (8/9) for the third annual Seabrook Fun Run!
Details are as follows:

• Registration 8:30 at the Seabrook Beachfront Gazebo
• Run begins at 9:30 on the Beach
• All participants receive a T-shirt, water bottle, and energy bar

Events, Prices, and Age Groups:

• 5K Run - $10 – Ages 13 and up
• Mile Run - $10 – Ages 10 and up
• Fun Dash - $5 – Ages 9 and under

Costumes are encouraged, but optional for the run. There will be prizes for each category winner and a grand prize for the best costume!

Below are some fun pictures of previous years' events. See you on the beach!

On your marks...Get Set...

GOOOOO!!!!!

And they're off to the races...

Some very creative costumes

Vacation Rental Industry Booming

The economy may feel a bit unstable, but vacation rental homes are enjoying a rock solid flow of business.

Recent news reports from coast to coast describe how travelers are doing the math and realizing a win-win by utilizing a vacation rental home as an alternative to a hotel vacation stay. Vacation Rentals offer travelers more well-appointed space for their dollar and a more rememberable experience thanks to amenities typically not afforded by hotels. Also, according to the Vacation Rental Managers Association (http://www.vrma.com/), the vacation rental industry saw a 17.4% revenue increase in 2007. Correlating with these trends, Seabrook Cottage Rentals realized a 192% increase in nightly rentals in the first 6 months of ’08 compared to ’07.

Check out some related headlines here:

Reuters - Vacation Rental Market Growing Despite RE Downturn

LA Times - Vacation rental homes offer a unique experience

Wall Street Journal - Rent a Vacation Home and Save

(Photos below illustrate the win-win of increased well-appointed space and additional amenities at Seabrook)

Seabrook's PNW Garden Tour 9/6

Seabrook will host a Pacific Northwest Garden Tour on September 6th, 2008 in conjunction with the annual Seabrook Salmon Bake. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the native trees, flowers, shrubs and vines most conducive to thriving in the unique seaside conditions of the Pacific Northwest. For more information on Monrovia and the Pacific Northwest Garden Tour visit: Monrovia Garden Tour. Below are some images of the native landscaping used throughout Seabrook including reclaimed oyster shells found on walking trails and alleyways.

GHype visits Seabrook and Cafe Tashtego

GHype or Gray's Harbor Young Professional Evolution visited Cafe Tasthego at Seabrook on Wednesday, July 16th. GHype is an under 40 offshoot of Gray's Harbor Vision 2020, which is an organization focused on building a sustainable Gray's Harbor County. Seabrook and Cafe Tashtego were proud to host GHype as we feel our sustainable directives coincide well with the sustainable foundation 2020 and GHype intend to build in our home county. For more information on Vision 2020 and GHype please visit their websites:

www.GraysHarbor2020.com

www.GHype.org

Illumination Celebration Photos

Below we have a select group of photos from a beautiful July 5th at Seabrook. At the very bottom, is a slideshow of the entire photo album provided by Seabrook's Stephen Poulakos. If you have photos of your own from the Illumination Celebration, or Seabrook in general, please submit them to http://www.seabrookphotochallenge.com/ and we will be sure to get them on the blog as soon as possible. Thanks!

Click on the slideshow below to view the entire album:

New Playground Structure Ready for Use

Thank you Tricia Anderson for this great photo of your family enjoying the new playground structure at Seabrook. This is located just south of the recently built water facility. Enjoy!

Seabrook's Third Annual Illumination Celebration

Seabrook’s 3rd Annual Illumination Celebration
Walking Tour
Saturday, July 5th, 2008 • 9:00pm (after dusk)
Walk begins in Crescent Park at Seabrook

Join us for a moonlight walk around the streets of Seabrook as our house guests compete for the most creative and patriotic porch! Come and help judge and decide which “patriotic” porch you think deserves the winning title for 2008! Parking for the tour will begin at 8:30pm at the entrance of Seabrook.

Behind the Scenes: Seabrook and Evening Magazine

To view the entire album, just click on any photo!

If you have photos of adventures at Seabrook, don't forget to post them at http://www.seabrookphotochallenge.com/ and enter to win an Electra beach cruiser bicycle and other great prizes.

Seabrook's Recent Press

Seabrook on Evening Magazine - June 5th, 2008



Seabrook in The New York Times - May 27th, 2008

'Trying Again on a Coast That Defies Big Dreams' written by William Yardley of the New York Times.

Seabrook in the Tacoma News Tribune - May 25th, 2008

'Seabrook’s Young Visionary' written by Dan Voelpel of the Tacoma News Tribune

FYI - You can now post comments to the Seabrook Blog AND you can email this blog post to a friend by clicking on the mail icon below.

First Annual Seabrook Art Walk

Come one, come all to the first annual Seabrook Art Walk!

Everyone is invited this Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday the 4th, 7th and 8th of June for Seabrook's inaugural art walk to take place in the South Alder Court. King 5's Evening Magazine will be shooting live from Seabrook on Wednesday from 10a-2p. Artists from Grays Harbor County and the greater Puget Sound will be featured including some of Arthur Egeli's paintings of Seabrook shown below.

Seabrook is extending a special cottage rental offer for this inaugural event: 50% off the cost of a nightly rental, good Monday 6/2 through Monday 6/9. Please call 1-877-779-9990 to reserve a cottage --- please mention the art walk special.

The schedule for the art walk is:

• Special Preview Show - Wednesday from 10a-2p
• Main Event - Saturday and Sunday from 10a-5p

(all artists featured in the preview show will be present at main event)

If you are an artist and would like to participate please e-mail chrism@seabrookwa.com for more information.

See you there!

Photos from NW Glen Unveiling

Seabrook patrons gathered from all over for the Northwest Glen oceanfront unveiling on Saturday, May 3rd. Northwest Glen is Seabrook's first oceanfront phase to be released to the public in late Summer 2008. The whole Seabrook team was there to present this momentous happening. Casey gave hourly tours of the oceanfront piece destined for NW Glen and Stephen and Laurence presented on the vision behind the design and planning. The evening wrapped up with a celebratory dinner in Cafe Tashtego. With the sun out, we couldn't have asked for more!

Park Construction Continues

With the intent of increasing drainage from the lawn at Crescent Park, the Seabrook Landscaping crew initiated construction on April 7th, 2008. After significant measures were taken, including re-grading the soil (shown in picture two and three), hydroseed was applied Wednesday, April 23rd.

“Hydroseeding,” according to AllAboutLawns.com, “is a process by which seed, water, fertilizer, fiber mulch, and sometimes lime are blended together in a tank and applied onto a prepared lawn area through a spraying hose. Once sprayed, the wet fiber mulch will help create a bond to the soil and provide the seeds with a water retaining blanketing-coat while protecting it from sunlight, wind, and erosion. As the grass seeds begin to germinate, the fiber mulch will slowly decompose adding nutrients to the soil.”

Additionally, Greg ‘Woo’ Haskins, Director of Seabrook Landscaping, said, “Although the lawn will not be ready for use for another 4-6 weeks (weather depending), we should see a blanket of green appearing over the next couple of days.” Haskins continued by explaining, “The process has been very smooth and we have not been confronted with an obstacle we couldn’t conquer.” He concluded the interview with, “I am confident we have accomplished exactly what we set out to do.”

Great work Seabrook Landscaping and thanks for making our park an even better place to play!

Wine, Cheese, & Art from 48 Seastar Lane

It is our pleasure to announce a special Wine & Cheese event this Saturday, April 19th, 2008, featuring the art of Seabrook home owner Arthur Egeli. Arthur is gracious enough to host this special event at his home and art studio located at 48 Seastar Lane from 4-7 pm. For more information on Arthur and his magnificent work please visit http://www.arthuregeli.com/. Enjoy the beautiful weekend and see you there!

Seabrook's Succulent Sunshine

What a beautiful weekend! For those who were unable to come to the beach and soak up the abundance of sunrays, here are some photos just so you know what you are missing! I know, I am cruel.

The next sun filled weekend, come to Seabrook and walk, run, and play on miles of the most pristine beach in the NW. See you there!

Seabrook's Clock Hours at the Beach

February 5th and 6th, Seabrook hosted the inaugural 'Seabrook's Clock Hours at the Beach'. We invited every real estate agent in the state of Washington to join us for two days of learning and fun Seabrook style. Remarkably, the class filled up in two days!

The purpose of the event was to give real estate agents an opportunity to earn continuing education clock hours in a very unorthodox manner - vacationing at the beach! Seabrook hosted 35 agents for a night and gave them a true opportunity to experience Seabrook at its finest. Miles, from Cafe Tashtego, served our guests in his newly opened ocean view restaurant and Paul Bouma and company provided very entertaining Jazz during the wine and cheese hour in the sales office. Ultimately, it was a great success. Fortunately, for those who did not get an opportunity to partake in the February event, we will be hosting a very similar event on March 11th and 12th. For more information, please contact Chris Murphy at chrism@seabrookwa.com. Hope to see you there!

Seabrook Featured In Bellevue's Recreational Property Investment Show

In addition to being featured (for the second year) in Seattle Magazine's 'Best of 2007,' the Seabrook team decided to put our show on the road and participate in Bellevue's Recreational Property Investment Show. The event was sponsored by Guidant Financial, who hosted seminars on 'how to use IRA savings to purchase recreational investment properties.' Thanks to an extensive radio campiagn, the event drew roughly 800 visitors! We were very happy to share the story of Seabrook with the guests and for those who visited our booth, keep your eyes peeled for a special treat in the mail! Have a great weekend!

Grays Harbor Tourism Board Visits Seabrook

Seabrook was happy to give the Grays Harbor Tourism Board an exclusive tour of Washington's newest beach town on Tuesday, January 15th. The tour was well attended and we hope that everyone gathered as much information as they possibly could. Special thanks to the tour guide Robyn Roloff and the event coordinator Barb Smith of Grays Harbor Tourism. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!

January Clam Digging at Seabrook

Happy New Year! You may wonder what is one of the most talked about activities to do at Seabrook during the winter? Clamming!

According to Dan Ayers, with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), "three ocean beaches are tentatively scheduled to open for razor clam digging later this month."

Seabrook's closest beach, Morocks -- which includes Iron Springs, Roosevelt Beach, Pacific Beach and Moclips -- is closed for January to ensure clam surplus for spring digs. But, Copalis Beach -- extending from the Grays Harbor North Jetty to the Copalis River -- will be open for clamming January 19-20 from noon to midnight each day.

For more information on alternative beaches and late-afternoon tides check out: http://wdfw.wa.gov/fish/shelfish/razorclm/season.htm

Come join us for clam digging adventures by day and cozy winter nights bundled by the fire! Hope to see you soon.

Holiday Celebrations at Seabrook

As the holidays got closer, everyone met in the Seabrook office for caroling. Jovial spirits were a plenty as Chris Keefer and father and son duo Wayne and Randy Buehner demonstrated their musical talents. Seabrook residents and visitors accompanied the acoustic guitars in harmony. As you can see, it was a joyous time for all! We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and safe and happy New Year.

The Calm Before The Storm

In true Washington fashion, Mother Nature demonstrated the dichotomy of her powers by bringing Seabrook a beautiful dusting of snow preceding the rains that left Gray's Harbor County without power for days. Fortunately, thanks to sound construction practices, Seabrook came out the storm unscathed. Here are some highlights of a snowy day at Seabrook.

Seabrook Photo Challenge Web Album

Thank you to everyone who submitted photos in the 2007 Seabrook Photo Challenge. We published a compilation of the 288 photos in a web album so you can share with your friends what great things are happening on the Washington Coast. Below are the links to a slideshow and the web album. Enjoy!

Web Album: (Click on image)

Seabrook Photo Challenge 2007

Slideshow:

Cafe Construction Continues

The title says it all! This week at Seabrook, the construction team starts the corner steps leading up to the cafe which features breathtaking views of the ocean overlooking the amphitheater. Take a look, things are really shaping up and Cafe Tashtego proprietor Miles Batchelder anticipates being ready to serve the Seabrook faithfuls by January 2008. More details to come!

And The Winners Are...

• Cover - Lori Beth Harris
  
• January - Kris Iskandar
• February - Jon Messier
• March - Krista Welch
• April - Darci Keefer
• May - Penny Moller
• June - Kris Iskandar
• July - Stephen Poulakos
• August - Chad Weiser
• September - Dee Youngquist
• October - Laura Roloff
• November - Penny Moller
• December - Chris Murphy
  

Congrats to all the winners and thank you everyone for participating. It's great to see everybody's interpretation of fun times had at Seabrook. There are two easy ways to view the pictures:

(1) Slideshow:


(2) Web Album: (Be sure to click on the cool map in the bottom left corner!)

(Click on album)

Seabrook Photo Challenge Winners

Don't forget to subscribe to the Seabrook Blog for simplicity in staying abreast of exciting Seabrook happenings. E-mail updates and RSS feeds are now available! Have a happy Thanksgiving.

Seabrook Photo Challenge Results TBA 11/15/07

The Seabrook Photo Challenge winners will be announced right here on 11/15/07. Thank you to everyone who submitted photos, it will be no easy task sorting through the 287 potential winners!

For those who live in the great Pacific Northwest, keep your eyes peeled for our new billboard on Interstate 5, in Fife, WA. My personal hope is that seeing this board will take you away from the daily commute and bring back fond memories of cherished time previously spent at Seabrook.

Have a great weekend and we hope to see you all soon!

Welcome to the Seabrook Blog

Hello Everyone! This is the most current source for all the comings and goings at Seabrook. We are happy to announce that we had the most successful Summer in Seabrook history! We would like to invite everyone to visit us soon, even if it is just for the day. It is a public place after all! Look forward to seeing you soon, and thanks for visiting our newly created blog!