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February 8, 2008
DERBY UPDATE: Could we have a winner? Damon Peterson of Bellingham has caught a 15.4 lb salmon and it is the leading fish in the 2008 Salmon Classic Invitational so far. It was caught on the first day around 9:15 a.m. Damon could be the winner who takes home $10,000 cash this weekend. He is keeping his fingers crossed that no-one catches a larger one! We will keep you posted!
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February 5, 2008
These pictures were taken at last year's Salmon Classic Invitational at Roche Harbor. This could be you THIS YEAR holding the winning fish worth $10,000 if you already got your ticket for the event which starts this Thursday, February 7th.
Even if you don't catch the winning fish -- it is still a lot of fun trying!
Be sure to watch out for pictures of this year's event - I am sure Chairperson Debbie Sandwith will be running around with camera in hand getting pictures of the catches! Get that gear together anglers! This just might be YOUR year! ______________________________________________________________
January 28, 2008
A few pictures of some of the people who helped to put on such an exciting derby at Roche Harbor last year. Pictured at 5:30 a.m. in the morning the first day of last year's event are the Patrol Boat Crew (on the left) who go out on the water making sure everyone is safe and checking their catches. Pictured on the right are the smiling ladies who help get you registered and answer any of the questions you might have. Not bad for 5:30 a.m. in the morning ladies! This year is going to be even better - if that's possible! ____________________________________________________________________
January 23, 2008 Coming soon! With all the tickets sold so early for this special Roche Harbor event - it is bound to be a lot of fun! Anglers have been busy preparing just the right equipment to try their luck at catching the infamous largest salmon worth $10,000.00. He's out there - just waiting! If you are one of the lucky holders of a Fishing Derby Entry Pass with questions about the event - it would be good to contact Debbie Sandwith at 360-378-5562. She is as excited about this event as you are - she loves to give money away! She says it's really going to be a great event this year - so keep your fingers crossed for good weather. Check back again for pictures from last year's event.
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January 18, 2008
Another very important person attending the Seattle Boat Show next week, that we neglected to mention, is Marina Fuel Dock Manager, Colleen Carlton. Colleen has been attending the Seattle Boat Show for many years along with Kevin, her husband, and Assistant Harbormaster, Troy Buck and knows all the ropes! We could not forget to mention her attendance as she is a very important member of the Marina Team and would love you to stop by the booth (Concourse 3328) and say hello! Don't forget - the Seattle Boat Show will be open from January 24th thru February 2nd and Colleen will be there for six of those days! Way to go Colleen! _______________________________________________________________________
January 16, 2008
Birthday greetings are in order for two of our Managers! First Bill Shaw, Food & Beverage Director has a birthday today ... Happy Birthday Bill ! And tomorrow is General Manager Br Don't forget!... a birthday is just the first day of another 365-day journey around the sun! Enjoy the trip!
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January 11, 2008
So - look who's getting ready to go to the Seattle Boat Show! Why - it's our Marina stars - Kevin and Troy ... and company! If you are planning on going to the Boat Show in Seattle starting January 24th thru February 2nd at the Qwest Field Event Center - be sure to check out the Roche Harbor booth at Concourse 3328 and say hello! Kevin and Troy have been regulars at the show for many years and they enjoy meeting up with many of the boaters who visit Roche Harbor during the summer. You might be interested in reading a small article that mentions Roche Harbor on the Seattle Boat Show website. It talks about a product that would help in "making docking a breeze at Roche Harbor on 4th July weekend". By the way, if you haven't already sent in your application for the Moorage Reservation Lottery for 4th July weekend - you have until February 11th to get your entry form in to the marina. As much as Kevin and Troy would love to have you all for this big celebration - it is becoming impossible, and they hate turning anyone away - therefore, this year, July 4th moorage will be handled through a lottery. So get your application in so you stand a fair chance! In the meanwhile - see you at the Boat Show!
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January 9, 2008
The Roche Harbor Gift Shop is beginning to get a lot of really nice items in stock before your arrival to Roche Harbor! Awaiting you will be lots of classy items that Darlene, the gift shop manager and buyer, has been picking up from the various gift shows she attends during the winter. She knows just what you like to choose from and one of the lines is pictured above. They are sand-casted serving dishes from a company called Beatriz Ball and are all hand-made one at a time. She has so much to choose from -- it really would be worth your while to check the Gift Shop out next time you are at Roche Harbor. The Gift Shop is open seven days a week during the winter from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 800-451-8910 ext. 730 ______________________________________________________________________
January 2, 2008
Happy New Year to you all from Roche Harbor! We certainly hope you will be visiting us during 2008 because we have so much to show you. Our new Quarryman Hall Building houses some luxury suites... plus the Spa... plus fabulous shopping... all created with your comfort in mind. We also have homes you can rent for your stay - so bring the family and enjoy an island getaway in style. Of course, we still have condo's, cottages and suites in the historical Hotel de Haro - in fact, a little bit of everything for you to choose from. Chef Shaw has been busy creating his special menu's for the year for all three of our restaurants - so all we need is you! Give us a call - and we'll get you set up for a super stay at Roche Harbor this year!
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December 31, 2007
If you were hoping to squeeze in just one more spa treatment before Afterglow Spa closes for the month of January, you had better hurry! January 1st will be the last day open for a few weeks. But that's okay - because when it opens up again in February you will have some great specials to choose from. Troy Casey, Spa Director, has come up with some favorites: how about a "Couple's Retreat" where your session begins with a glass of champagne and a luxurious eucalyptus whirlpool bath for two, followed by a couples side by side massage. Or maybe a "Couple's Pedicure" with a glass of champagne to start off with - followed by first class treatment for his and her feet! This is a good one... how about learning basic massage techniques from the Spa's skilled practitioners and practice on your partner following expert guidance - fascinating! If this sounds like a fun "project" in February - give the Spa a call - even though it is not open during January, we will have staff managing your phone calls so you can book your appointments. You can call the Spa directly at 360-378-9888 and of course, you can always email them at afterglow@rocheharbor.com
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December 27, 2007
Time is running out for the year 2007... Must make those New Year Resolutions! One resolution you should make for yourself and family is to visit us some time during 2008! We have lots to show you this year! You will be able to enjoy our Afterglow Spa, and indulge in some pretty good shopping while visiting, and you will be able to check up on all the new buildings going up around here. Of course, even with the new buildings, Roche Harbor has still been able to keep the old-world charm visitors have enjoyed for so many years. That is something we will never lose. Just in case you are looking for something to do for fun - check out Chef Bill Shaw's party on New Year's Eve, ...and another package is available for you from the Lodging Department including entrance to the party plus accommodations! Must check out the New Year's Indulgence Package. We want you to enjoy seeing in the New Year 2008 with great entertainment and also to stay safe - so what better way to do this than staying in one of our beautiful units. Call 800-451-8910 for more information. May we take this opportunity to wish you a very Happy and safe New Year 2008!
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December 24, 2007 The Management and Employees of Roche Harbor would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year. We do hope you will pay us a visit sometime in 2008! So.... bring us some figgy pudding... la la la la lah ... (This is for you David!)
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December 19, 2007 
The Roche Harbor Christmas Block Party put on by Bill Shaw, Food & Beverage Director, was deemed a success, as attendees ate grilled holiday sausages to warm themselves after watching the boats sail around the harbor. A total of 16 vessels paraded around the bay with their colorful lights reflecting over the water. Carol songs were sung and a good time had by all. Missing this year were the Victorian costumes that had been worn for the last 6 years or so, as the event has become a more modern event. Things change - I guess!
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December 15, 2007 Tonight is the night! Come and get into the holiday spirit!
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December 12, 2007
Still have a couple gifts to get? Make it easy on yourself and purchase something that will be so pleasing to the receiver. Reminding you that it is not too late to get a Roche Harbor GIFT CERTIFICATE! You can purchase one good for any department - lodging, restaurant, spa, marina or any of our shops. We always personalize them for you with your own wording and will mail them anywhere. People love to receive these! Call 800-451-8910 today!
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December 8, 2007
But never fear - all you procrastinators - we are making a waiting list as we sometimes have cancellations, usually 3 or 4, and we can sneak you in that way. Anglers have until January 15th to cancel for a refund - so you would stand a pretty good chance of getting in - but you must get on Debbie's waitlist right away because it's first-come-first-served. Two months to go before the event starts running from February 7th - 9th, 2008 so get your gear out now and start polishing up on those fishing techniques! - oh!... and start praying for good weather! Questions? Debbie can be reached at 360-378-5562 or 800-451-8910 ext. 739 or email her at market@rocheharbor.com
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December 7, 2007 Better hurry foks!
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December 3, 2007
Calling all Pilots... If it was in your plans to fly up to Roche Harbor this week (although with the weather this past week - who would?) -- please think again! David Gibbs, Roche Harbor Airfield Manager tells us that the work on the runway scheduled for today has been put off until Wednesday, December 5th. He apologizes for any inconvenience and will keep us updated, but would rather you know before your trip! We have had over 2" of rain the last few days - not exactly the best kind of weather to do that kind of surface work. ( Don't you wish you lived in Arizona right now? ) ______________________________________________________________
November 29, 2007
A memorial service has been set for Roche Harbor's Accounting Manager... TRINA TERRY Sunday, December 9th at 2 :00 p.m. in Roche Harbor Pavilion Trina passed away suddenly - from injuries sustained in a traffic accident - on November 23, 2007.
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November 28, 2007
So now Thanksgiving is over - it's time to start thinking about Christmas and New Year's Eve. Want to spend some time at Roche? - how about ringing in the New Year with us where Chef Shaw has an AMAZING 5-course Dinner and live entertainment he has put together for a fun time! And to top that off - our Lodging Department has put together a fabulous New Year's Indulgence Package for you to take advantage of so you can start the year off at Roche Harbor. Stay in one of our fabulous Quarryman Hall Suites - or invite some friends and stay in one of our beautiful Carriage Houses on the hill. We have it all for a super good time! We just need you! Check out more information here on our New Years Indulgence Package
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November 27, 2007
Okay Anglers! You are cutting it close if you want to get tickets for the 2008 Salmon Classic Invitational held at Roche Harbor! We have only 15 spaces left! Call Debbie Sandwith as soon as you can to reserve that coveted space in the fishing derby you have always dreamed about - that space reserved for you and your buddies - free moorage in the marina - loads of fun and a chance to win all that prize money cash, as well as other fantastic prizes! Print off a copy of the 2008 ENTRY FORM and get a list of the 2008 DERBY RULES - and get your entry in to Debbie so you are assured that you are in the Game! For more information call her at 800-451-8910 ext. 739 or 360-378-5562 Fax in your entry form to: 360-378-9850 It's gonna be great this year! _____________________________________________________________________
November, 23, 2007 January 17, 1963 - November 23, 2007
On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2007, Trina Terry, Roche Harbor's Accounting Manager, was in a horrific traffic accident on Roche Harbor Road. She was flown to Harborview Trauma Center in Seattle. Trina passed away at 8:30 a.m. this morning. At her side were her mother - Bobbi Terry, son - Bryan Goss, daughter - Jessye Terry, son - Zachary Hays, and loving friends. Trina was an integral part of the Roche Harbor Family and at the heart of Roche Harbor itself. She will be missed immensely and there are no words to describe our loss. No memorial service has been set at this time. We ask that you pray for her family and the loss of a mother, daughter, and friend to us all. Thank you, The Roche Harbor Family ______________________________________________________________________
November 21, 2007
Congratuations BooBoo! Our very own McMillin's Dining Room waitress BooBoo Keane is shown here racing across the finishing line at the Bellingham Marathon 6 weeks ago. And, as if that wasn't enough -- this weekend we hear that she finished the Philadelphia Marathon in 4:30:55. Wow! BooBoo - you certainly know how to keep moving! With all the extra training you receive at Roche Harbor carrying those dinner trays - it certainly pays off for you! We love you BooBoo and are very proud of your accomplishment! Thanks to Jen Fleming and the San Juan UPDATE for this news!
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November 16, 2007
Company Store Manager, Debbie Sandwith is thrilled to have former Lime Kiln Cafe employee Megan Moench working with her team, and wanted you all to know about it! You probably will remember Megan if you have eaten in Lime Kiln Cafe this summer - she was the employee with the smile on her face - no matter how busy it was! Welcome Megan, we are pleased you are back with us again.
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November 14, 2007
Okay everyone... Janine from the Hotel Front Office wants me to remind you all to be sure and get your best holiday sweater out of the closet and dust it off so it is ready for the Roche Harbor "Best Christmas Sweater Contest." Janine is our resident Christmas decorations coordinator who lives for Christmas decorating and festivities! The contest happens on December 15th - so you have a month to come up with it!!!
How's that Janine? It's not a reindeer - but that's as close as I could get!
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November 13, 2007 Button down the hatches! This is what San Juan Island received in the way of windy weather last night and today as the storm blew through. The powerful waves of the Haro Strait pounded the Lime Kiln Lighthouse on the west side of the island. Thanks Michael Bertrand for letting us use this picture! ___________________________________________________________
November 12, 2007 Planning on coming up to Roche Harbor for the holidays? Take advantage of these specials for Christmas and New Year's Eve! More on our spectacular New Year's Eve plans soon.
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November 6, 2007 Ladies... Get ready for your Afterglow treat on Friday! Sign up now for your complimentary makeup application. 360-378-9888
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Happy Guy Fawkes Day to all you English folk out there! For all the Americans that don't know what this is all about - Guy Fawkes was the man who tried to blow up Parliament on November 5, 1605 and it has been a tradition ever since then that a bonfire is made and fireworks lit every November 5th to represent the foiled attack. Click here -- if you are interested in finding out more!
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Calling all boaters! Something new this year!
Remember how frustrating it was for you the last couple of years, to make a moorage reservation for July 4th weekend? Well, we have now changed our proceedure for you to obtain those coveted moorage reservations! Kevin and his crew have decided to make it fair for everyone to have a crack at getting those reservations by holding a Moorage Reservation Lottery. Of course, we will still have our "first-come, first-served" Med. ties for the holiday as we hate to turn boaters away and we pride ourselves in trying our very best to accommodate everyone - but come early!
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October 29, 2007 These are the NEW Afterglow Spa Specials for November! To see a larger version of this flyer click here! During November the Spa will be open Thursdays thru Sundays from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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October 28, 2007
November filled with "Doubt" We have a special treat coming up for you - starting this week. San Juan Island's professional theatre troupe, Island Stage Left, is set to open the award-winning drama "Doubt" by John Patrick Shanley. The play will run Thursdays through Sundays -- November 1st through December 1st -- right here at Roche Harbor in the Pavilion. In 2005 "Doubt" was a smash hit on Broadway, earning both the Pulitzer Prize and a Tony Award. Set in a Catholic School in 1964, "Doubt" explores what happens when a hard-headed, strict principal -- a nun named Sister Aloysius (Suzan Campbell-Webster) -- comes to believe that a priest (Father Flynn played by Daniel Mayes) has molested a male student. As one New York review said, the play "addresses issues of great meaning to many: faith, truthfulness, determination to do what's right at any cost."
And it doesn't offer easy answers. "Doubt" invites discussion and deliberati Audience members who wish to discuss the play with the actors and director are invited to remain after the show on Fridays and Saturdays for post-performance discussions. The subject matter may be inappropriate for those under age 12. Other actors in the production are Joan Benney as Sister James and Paula Miller as Mrs. Muller. Times for performances are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. on Sundays. There will not be a performance on Thanksgiving Day. Of course, there is no charge for admittance, however, donations for Island Stage Left are so very greatly received. Let's keep this wonderful professional theatre troupe going! Treat your "significant other" to a night out on this end of the island for good theatre -- start off the evening with dinner in McMillin's Dining Room followed by this production. And if you really want to do the night up royally - take advantage of the Dinner Theatre Package we have going on. Enjoy dinner, the theatre and a night in one of our luxury Quarryman Hall Suites - see our "Packages and Specials" section for more details. ______________________________________________________________________
October 24, 2007 This is what shopping with style on the island looks like! This is the new Dominique's House where you can shop for your home furnishings and accessories. Dominique Soracco, owner and manager of the store, adds her flair for fashion to the selection of items available for purchase. Located in the new Quarryman Hall Building - it is a great place to shop for those hard to find items that you might want for your Christmas purchases. Hours of operation starting next week -- will be open weekends only --Friday, Saturday and Sunday each week through December, and closed the month of January. Be sure to stop by some weekend and check it out!
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October 20, 2007
Okay Anglers! Here it is!... It's time to sign up for the 5th Annual Salmon Classic Invitational held at Roche Harbor February 7-9, 2008 This event is a three day sport-fishing extravaganza that has attracted anglers from all over the Pacific Northwest and Canada over the years. The fantastic prizes must lure many fishermen to try their luck at going home with over $25,000 in cash and prizes. First Place gets you $10,000 cash - Second Place is $5,000 and Third Place is $1,500 - all in hard cash you carry home with you. Of course, there are many super prizes of favorite fishing tackle and accessories that you could win from the draw of the hat each night -- and each angler gets a crack at the grand prize drawing which is a top-of-the-line sport fishing boat package. A new $2,000 prize this year will be for a "Mystery Fish" -- and also the "Best Boat Total" prize of $1,500 - all cash! Better get your entry in now, however, as the entries are limited to 100 and they already have about 30 signed up already. Last year we had to turn anglers away because we were completely full and sold out before the Seattle Boat Show in January. Four anglers are allowed on each vessel and the fee is $600.00 per boat. You can run off a copy of the 2008 Entry Form here and mail it in with your check to Debbie Sandwith, Roche Harbor Company Store, PO Box 4001, Roche Harbor, WA 98250 or fax her your entry form at 360-378-9850. If you register before October 31st you can take $50.00 off your entry fee - a great deal! So hurry and get it mailed NOW!?? If you would like more information you can call Debbie at 360-378-5562 or 800-451-8910 ext. 739 or email her at market@rocheharbor.com ... and, for your convenience, you can get a copy of the 2008 Derby Rules here. Good luck Anglers - and have loads of fun!
October 18, 2007 We are more than half way through October - so you still have time to take advantage of the Spa Specials we have going on at Roche Harbor! Call and make your appointment now! Check out the Fall Specials we have for your lodging needs and you will be all set for a wonderful getaway in the islands!
October 15, 2007
Do you remember the love story we told you about earlier this summer of a romance at Roche Harbor between two of our Romanian workers - Alex and Christina?They have been coming to Roche Harbor to work during the summers for several years now, and it was this summer that they were married in an informal ceremony at Roche Harbor with promises to their families back home that they would have a traditional formal ceremony when they got back to Romania. Roche Harbor Madrona Bartender Jimmy Farrell was in attendance and has sent us this wonderful account of what happened...
The Wedding Day of Alex and Christina in Romania "First thing the morning of the wedding we were all at Alex's parents house from where we proceeded to 'pick up' Christina and her family and form a procession to the church. The church is Orthodox and is over 250 years old. Lots of local people on hand to sing and wish the couple well!! The ceremony lasted about 45 minutes and was very colorful. Photographs - then on to the reception which was in a great restaurant in the old city of Brasov. There was a group of traditional folk dancers who were dressed in traditional clothes and performed some wonderful old dances from the area. There were several food courses, all of which were delicious, served at different times throughout the evening. Lots of alcohol of course, especially Palinka, a potent homemade form of Moonshine or Poteen as we call it in Ireland - lethal stuff!!!! There was a live band and a DJ and lots of dancing. At one point in the night Alex was 'kidnapped' and Christina had to negotiate a ransom for his release; she had to drink a large palinka and do a dance for everyone on one of the tables. Alex was duly returned covered in kisses but ot
From all your friends at Roche Harbor.
It's so good to see you guys (Simona and Roxanna)- we really missed you this summer!
We thank you for sharing these lovely pictures with us, Jimmy, and hope you had a great time in the Irish Pub you were off to!!
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herwise none the worse for his "ordeal". An hour later it was Christina's turn and after much bargaining Alex got back his new bride at a cost of a bottle of cognac, a bottle of Scotch and an undisclosed sum of money. Simona and Roxanna from the hotel were there and it was great meeting up with them again. It was also a great pleasure meeting Alex's and Christina's friends from college and also their families. I think Romania must be one of the most hospitable places on earth and Transylvania at least is very beautiful and scenic".
