Archive for the ‘Short Trips from Newcastle, Wa’ Category
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Oct
27
Posted by Susan Moore
Disney On Ice ~ Worlds of Fantasy
Experience a magical Disney fantasy on ice!
This is a huge hit with four favorite Disney stories at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy. CARS , Little Mermaid’s enchanting undersea kingdom, Tinkerbell, and the Lion King. Special bonus! See a Disney princess and a dazzling display of gorgeous gowns at the Disney Princess Pre-Show starting one hour before show time. Complimentary to all ticket holders.
The Seattle Thunderbirdsare in town ! This is non stop excitement with constant action and music that get’s you going. Suggestion: Try the Sweet Potato Fries at the concession stand. They’re made with cinnamon
Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 8:00 PM
I haven’t tried this one yet but it has been highly recommended.
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Oct
14
Posted by Susan Moore
Wander through the Kangaroos
Have you ever heard of the Kangaroo Farm in Arlington? This is a place you can take a 40 minute walking and petting tour of over 20 Kangaroos, experience a kiss from a Llama, experience a Lemur birthday party and even buy a kangaroo if desired. If you have heard of it, it really is as great as you’ve heard. If you haven’t, you’ve just got to check it out. Better yet, take some of your out of town guest there. Its a day they wont forget.
Tours are scheduled:March 1st through October 30th
Wednesday through Sunday
Prices:$7.00 Children 2-12 & 8.00 Adults10:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Kangaroos
Wallabies
, Wallaroos
Llamas
Lemurs
Alpaca
Pygmy Goats
Peacocks
Ostrich
Mini Donkey
Parrot
Emu
Driving Directions
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Oct
12
Posted by Susan Moore
Pumpkin Patches and More.org
King County
- Carpinito Brothers Farm – U-Pick Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, prepicked produce, tractor-pulled hay rides
Corner of 277th & West Valley Hwy & Hwy 167, Kent, WA 98032. Phone: 253-854-5692.
- Cherry Valley Farms – pumpkin patch
26900 N.E. Cherry Valley Road, Duvall, WA. Self-guided tours of dairy farm with calf barn, milking parlor, market with ice cream and other dairy products, produce, flowers, ciders, jams and jellies, followed by barbecue at 5 pm and old-fashioned barn dance at 7 pm. Anyone know their phone number? Heading north on Carnation-Duvall Rd. (Hwy 203) to Duvall, turn right on NE Cherry Valley Rd. at the edge of town. The farm is across the street and down the hill from Cherry Valley Elementary.
- Country Farmers Market – Pumpkins
40709 – 264th Ave. SE, Enumclaw, WA. Phone: 360-802-6800
- Country Garden Bouquets – Pumpkins
46620 – 228th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA. Phone: 360-825-3976. A wide variety of pumpkins, gourds, wheat, ornamental corn and sunflowers.
- Enciso Family Farms – pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, farm animals
19417 196th Avenue Se, Renton, WA 98058. Phone: 253-740-2036. Open: October 10th to October 31st; Monday thru Friday 4:00pm to 10:00pm; Saturday and Sunday 9:00am to 10:00pm . Directions: Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. We feature a beautiful barn from the 1800’s; tractors from past to present; beautiful scenery for amazing picture opportunities and an Old Country Store with an espresso stand, snacks, a cozy fireplace and all of our specialty pumpkins and gourds.
- Farmers Daughter – ORGANIC, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, school tours
16621 W Snoqualmie River Road NE, Duvall, WA 98019. Phone: 206-234-1581. Open: Monday thru Friday on the “honor system”, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pumpkin patch and stand are open from October 1 to October 31.
- Fall City Farms- follows organic practices, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, 3636 Neal Road, Fall City, WA 98024. Phone: 425-222-4553. October hours, Monday through Saturday 10 to 6, Sundays 11 to 5. Pumpkin picking, wagon rides, scarecrow making, music and a children’s “hay play” every weekend in October.
- Jubilee Farm – pumpkins, horse-drawn covered-wagon rides, hay rides, hay-bale maze
229 W. Snoqualmie River Rd. N.E., Carnation, WA, 98014. Phone: 425-222-4558. Open 11:00-5:00 every Saturday and Sunday during October:
· Hayrides to the fields for u-pick pumpkins and gourds.
· Lunch and snacks available in the food concession area.
· Farm Market and U-pick flowers open to the public.
· Kid’s hay maze in the loft of the barn (no charge).
· Cooking demonstrations.
· Draft horse drawn wagon rides (no charge).
· Pony rides by “Party Ponies” (nominal charge).
· Petting farm.
· No entrance fees and no charges for the hayrides.
· Information about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
- Mosby Brothers Farms – pumpkins, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, prepicked produce, restrooms, tractor-pulled hay rides
12754 SE Green Valley Rd, Auburn, WA 98092. Phone: 253-939-7666. The Pumpkin Patch is open during October from 10 am to dark (weather permitting).
- The Nursery at Mount Si – pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, tractor-pulled hay rides
42328 SE 108th St, North Bend, WA 98045. Phone: 425 831-2274. Open: Daily 9-5, Weekends 9-dusk
- Remlinger Farms – pumpkins, Corn maze, pumpkin patch, animal barnyard, pony rides, steam train, hay jump, climbing wall, entertainment, kiddie rides
32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation, WA. Phone: 425-451-8740. Open May-October, 9:30am to 6pm. 1 mile south of Carnation off Hwy 203, south of the Tolt River Bridge.
- Scholz Farm – pumpkins, Fall festival, farm animals, corn maze
12920 State Route 162 E , Orting, WA 98360. Phone: 253-848-7604. Open: June-Oct 31, Daily 9am-6pm. A free corn maze, farm animals, pumpkins, painted pumpkins, gourds, squash and a variety of other fall crops.
- Serena Farms – Corn Stalks, Corn Maze, Hay maze, Pumpkin Patch, Wagon Rides
22431 84th Ave S, Kent, WA. Phone: 253-261-8789. The largest pumpkin grower in Kent City. Come and enjoy our U-pick pumpkin patch this fall. Plus, a wide variety of winter squashes to choose from. Open 12:00 noon till dusk, October 3 – October 31.
- Serres Farm – pumpkins, u-pick strawberries, U-cut Christmas trees u-pick pumpkins, corn maze. Cornstalks
20306 NE 50th Street, Redmond, WA. Phone: 425-868-3017. U-cut flowers, and U-pick pumpkins and gourds, and a corn maze during October.
- South 47 Farm - ORGANIC, pumpkins, corn maze
15410 NE 124th St, Redmond, WA. Phone: 425-869-9777. Open: Wednesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., June 13 to October 31; Open until 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in October for Flashlight Maze Nights.
- Spooner Berry Farm – corn maze, pumpkins, squash
9710 State Route 162 E, Puyallup, WA. Phone: 360-456-4554. Open: Daily, 9 am – 5 pm, October. Giant themed corn maze, homemade caramel apples, animals, activity barn and pumpkin sling shots.
- Terry’s Berries – Pumpkin patch, U-Pick apples, pumpkins, flowers, herbs, cider mill
4520 River Rodd, Tacoma, WA. Phone (253) 922-1604. open daily, 10 am – 6 pm, October
- Thomasson Family Farm – pumpkins, Harvest Festival, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, corn maze, straw or hay bale maze, child-sized haybale maze, corn cannon, tractor-pulled hay rides, wagon rides, parking provide free, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals.
38223 236th Avenue Se, Enumclaw, WA 98022. Phone: 360/802-0503. Nighttime/flashlight corn maze Parents can enjoy a latte and watch the kids in the Kid’s Korral including a Chalkboard House, tractor to climb on, all-terrain tricycles, bubbles, corn box and more!!
- Two Brothers Pumpkin Patch @ Game Haven Greenery – follows organic practices, pumpkins, winter squash, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field
7110 310th Ave NE , Carnation, WA 98014. Phone: 425-333-4313. Also available, mini hay-bales, corn stalks and ornamental corn. Baby cows available for petting. A family pumpkin patch for over 25 years.
- Trinity Tree Farm – pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, train rides, tractor-pulled hay rides, Bouncy castle or moon bounce
14237 228th Avenue Se, Issaquah, WA 98027. Phone: 425-391-8733. Alternate Phone: 425-466-1800. Fax: 425-837-9868. Open: October 2 to 31, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm.
- V2Farm – corn maze pumpkin patch, Naturally grown produce and flowers in season sold in the Roadside Produce stand.
20613 SE 436th St, Enumclaw, WA, 98022. Phone: 206-353-6695. Wild West Town Indian Tipi Village Fishin’ pond, corn maze pumpkin patch.
- Whistling Train Farm – follows organic practices, pumpkins and many other organic vegetables
78th Avenue South, Kent, Washington 98032. Phone: 253-859-5197.
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Oct
11
Posted by Susan Moore
The Locks is a truly amazing experience. The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, often called the Ballard Locks, link salty Puget Sound with the fresh waters of Lake Union, and Lake Washington. Watch the parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges and yachts passing through as the water level is adjusted.
Then head to the Fish Ladders. The sockeye run is the largest, along with the Chinook and Coho salmon runs which you can just catch the tail end of in October if you go soon. Here’s an amazing fact…
Between hatching and spawning, the returning fish must survive many hazards. In the end, less than one egg in 1,000 survive to spawn as an adult. That’s enough just to marvel at the spawning fish you see from windows in the fish viewing room.
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Aug
14
Posted by Susan Moore
While my usual real estate and home improvement blogging takes a break, I’ll take you on a picturesque trip through the south of France. Pictured here in the small town of Montauroux, in Provence, you can find many beautiful rental homes and villas. We found this one through Pure France
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Oct
28
Posted by Susan Moore
For the second half of our trip we stayed in Tiburon. Tiburon is a quaint old sailing town in Marin County; located just 20 minutes north of San Francisco. Once a lagoon lined with houseboats (called Arc’s), today Tiburon is lined with many of the original Arcs now showcasing themselves as shops, galleries, cafes and waterfront restaurants now called “Ark Row”. Tiburon’s Main Street has been preserved as it was when the town was a Gold Rush train town and lumber yard.
We stayed at The Lodge at Tiburon, a fantastic hotel, that we will definitely return to. For a modest rate, we enjoyed all of the amenities. The pool was beautiful and relaxing, the outdoor fireplace was heavenly to sit and drink wine at and the ground floor rooms have nice patios that access all of this. 
The bay has optimal views of San Francisco which you can visit just by taking the passenger ferry from downtown Tiburon! 
There was nothing stuffy about this town. You can find restaurants, cafe’s and diners to fit every mood. Dave and Mikes Restaurant on the boulevard was our favorite breakfast spot. Their tag line – “An Adult Day Care Center” caught our attention and once you meet Mike, it’ll all make sense.
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Oct
25
Posted by Susan Moore
What new crotchet has posessed my excitable brain? We are suddenly on an airplane headed to Sonoma Valley to sip and savor the harvest season. Sonoma is California’s first Wine Country and the birthplace of California’s wine industry. It is home to more than 40 premium wineries, all a stone’s throw apart on a 17-mile span of enchanting country lanes.
As I talked with residents of Somona, there seems to be a healthy competition with Napa Valley. Residents feel that Sonoma is more community oriented, and that locals are socialble and neighborly. We definately found that to be true.
Every restaurant feels like a small encounter with Italy.
We first visited Sebastiani Vinyard & Winery which is not only beautiful but a magnificent shopping experience as well.
One winery I would tell you to be sure not to miss in Sonoma is Viansa Winery - An Italian heritage winery with a tile-roofed Tuscan Villa which sits high above the Sonoma Valley on a hilltop surrounded by olive trees and vineyards.
There was a little get-together with family and friends that evening to enjoy our abundance of the day. Unfortunately there was a little mishap with the wine tasting… I could not resist an impulse to laugh at my miserable quandary.
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Sep
11
Posted by Susan Moore
Chateau Ste Michelle’s Vintage Reserve Club. Chateau Ste Michelle Winery not only has a summer concerts series and wine tasting tours, they also have a very popular Vintage Reserve Club. The winery puts on an appreciation concert every year for it’s members and we were fortunate enough to be invited this year. Of all the concerts I’ve been to, this had to be one of the most fun.
And why not? For this event, the gates open at 4:00 and the winery provides free wine tasting until 6:30 pm. Thats two and a half hours of wine, food, cheese, and socializing even before the concert begins.
This was a huge event and it was packed with people who really knew how to do it right.
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I wish I’d gotten a picture of it but the the crowed went crazy when they announced the “ring toss”. 6 inch rings being tossed around bottles of wine, and people were walking out of there with 3 and 4 bottles of wine. Now I know why they were so excited.
These were no wine “tasting” pours either.
These guys have obviously done this before
We actually ended up sitting right next to Rick and Linda, also from Newcastle.
Oh that’s right, there was a concert too. This evenings performance was Earl Klugh and Jackie Greene also played on Sunday night.
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Sep
07
Posted by Susan Moore
Friday night was the perfect Mariners game experience. A warm sunny evening and yes, the Yankees were in town! By 4:30 pm the SODO area was a frenzy. 
Safeco Field is really an amazing experience. With the summer evenings still upon us, the ballpark’s one-of-a-kind retractable roof is wide open to breathe in that fresh sea air. The three movable panels close or opens with just a push of a button.
If you dont see Mike the Beer Man, you’ll definately hear him. This guys’ really got a voice on him.
This boy was sitting in front of us and I missed half the game just watching him he was so darn cute.
So just know, that Safeco Field and the Mariners are only 20 minutes from Newcastle which is just another reason I love it here. It really is cose to everything. Hey, and take a look at that scoreboard would ya.
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Aug
28
Posted by Susan Moore
When was the last time you went Kite Flying or visited Long Beach Washington? It hasn’t changed much but it’s still a great way to have fun!
Anchored on Washington’s southwestern-most coast, the Long Beach Peninsula is rich in tradition, raw beauty, with loads of things to do, and only about 3 and a half hours drive from Newcastle.
Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River and Willapa Bay, this favorite vacation destination is a refuge for people seeking the solace of a seaside retreat.
