Orcas Island is a land of dramatic contrasts. The tallest mountain in the archipelago, madrona rimmed edges at the sea, rocky beaches, and quiet pastoral lands. Tucked away in maker studios and out on display at shops and galleries, fine arts and crafts emerge from the finger tips of island makers.

Special events are scattered throughout the year, from parades to workshops, to cultural festivals. And the island welcomes guests for concerts, plays, hiking, exploring, shopping, artist tours, and enjoys hosting special meetings, weddings and memories for all ages.

The village of Eastsound is a walkable garden of art and music, Orcas Artworks in Olga and Orcas Pottery in West Beach are popular year round maker galleries. A variety of restaurants across the island, from Doe Bay to Orcas, to Westsound to Eastsound are making a mark as go-to local food destinations. Hand made jams, lotions, soaps, pasta and granola are building the local maker economy with new wines and stunning floral arrangements offering a true taste of the islands.