Bainbridge Island
SpringRidge Gardens is the ideal location for visitors exploring Northwest Washington. Beautiful Bainbridge Island is home to 21,000 residents and is located 7 miles west of downtown Seattle, a glorious 35 minute ferry ride from Colman Dock on the Seattle waterfront. SpringRidge Gardens is a 5 mile drive from the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.
Island attractions include the village of Winslow; which offers waterfront strolls, quaint shops, and many fine cafes and first class restaurants. Explore the 150 acre Bloedel Reserve, a country estate of manicured lawns, forests and ponds or historic Bainbridge Gardens Nursery. Enjoy a winery tour at the Bainbridge Island Winery, shopping at the local Farmer's Market, a movie at the theater, local history at the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum or take an environmental class at Islandwood, an environmental learning center that boasts a 30 million dollar campus and world class chef. The Island is also home to numerous art galleries, boutiques and antique shops.
Agate Pass Bridge on the north end of the island is gateway to the Norwegian village of Pouslbo, the Victorian Seaport of Port Townsend, and the Olympic Peninsula, home of the Olympic National Park, Pacific Ocean Beaches and a gateway to Victoria, B.C. Canada. A short ferry ride from the West side of the Island brings you to Seattle and all the excitement and amenities of a big city.
Local Web Sites
Bloedel Reserve - www.bloedelreserve.org
Washington State Ferries - www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce - www.bainbridgechamber.com
Bainbridge Island Vineyards & Winery - www.wineryloop.com/bainbridge.html
Directions
From Seattle:
Take the Bainbridge Island ferry from the downtown ferry terminal. As you exit the ferry by car, go straight (north) onto Hwy 305. Turn left at the second stop light onto High School Road. Drive straight through round-about and continue to the "T" intersection. Turn right onto Fletcher Bay Road, then turn left at the four-way stop, again onto Fletcher Bay Road. Turn left onto Springridge Road. Drive 7/10's of a mile up the hill and turn left at the mailbox marked 7686. SpringRidge Gardens Bed and Breakfast is at the end of the drive.
From Olympic and Kitsap Peninsulas:
Take Hwy 305 to Bainbridge Island. After crossing the Agate Pass Bridge, turn right at the first stop light onto Day Road. Bear left on Day Road as it becomes Miller Road. Turn right at the four-way stop onto Fletcher Bay Road. Turn left onto Springridge Road. Drive 7/10's of a mile up the hill and turn left at the mailbox marked 7686. SpringRidge Gardens Bed and Breakfast is at the end of the drive.
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Map of Bainbridge Island and our location.
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