Skagit Sanctuary 2 (Under The Linden)

Spend the night next to a scenic turn-of-the-century farmhouse with easy access to recreation, fishing, farmers' markets, and all the small town charm of Skagit Valley close by. Stretch your legs with a walk along the dike that surrounds Fir Island. Picnic during sunny mornings on our lush green grass in the meadow next to the immortal Yellow Transparent apple tree, in the shade of the mighty oak in the yard, or tucked beneath the canopy of the sprawling linden during the heat of the day. Take a day trip to tour historical old town Mount Vernon or Conway if you like. There are plenty of farm stands during the summer, and neighbors usually have organic eggs for sale during the summer months. If the apples on the Yellow Transparent tree next to the barn are ripe, feel free to pick a few - just keep in mind that they are an heirloom baking apple, so they taste best straight off the tree if you're going to eat them out-of-hand. If you forget about them for a couple of days, they make wonderful applesauce! If you're staying with us in June, July, or early August bring your strongest bug spray! Due to the damp areas around the Skagit River (across the street) the mosquitos are numerous and quite persistent.