Hey HEY! Happy Monday, friends! You are reading this because, in just a few days, we’ll all be GOING to the (famed to those of us who know) BOOCHELLA WEEKENDER!!
----If you are NOT going, please disregard this email.
HELLA HELLA INFORMATION AND LINKS TO FOLLOW.
BOOK your FERRY reservation TODAY! https://secureapps.wsdot.wa.gov/Ferries/Reservations/Vehicle/default.aspx
Please visit the WSF website for more information and to make a vehicle reservation! For those biking or walking on, no reservation is necessary.
Vehicle reservations are released in 3 tiers by the WSF:
1) 1-2 months before the season begins for all sailings for that season2) 2 weeks prior to sailing3) 2 days prior to sailing
Things you can do on Orcas Island:
https://www.visitsanjuans.com/about-the-islands/orcas-island
https://moranstatepark.com/mount-constitution/ (The view is absolutely gorgeous!)
https://www.visitsanjuans.com/about-the-islands/orcas-island
Doe Bay Resort Policies: https://doebay.com/accommodations/our-policies/
https://doebay.com/courtesies/
About DBF Tickets:
Yes! You can nab discounts to this years Doe Bay Fest! Plan a minimum 2-night trip up to Doe Bay and purchase your tickets in person. Available while supplies last. The sooner you make it out, the more your save:
* Overnight guest October-December, save $75 off of each ticket purchase
* Overnight guest January-March, save $50 off each ticket purchase
* Overnight guest April-June, save $25 off each ticket purchase
Doe Bay Store
This is where you’ll check in and out of your accommodations, get the scoop on the latest happenings on-island, and grab gifts, groceries, or supplies.
You may have seen Doe Bay clothing in places from Seattle to Seoul or from Eastsound to East of Eden. The Doe Bay Store is the only* place you can buy the T’s, hats, hoodies as well as mugs with Doe Bay coffee.
Check In/Out
Check in time is 3pm, check out time is 11am. Guests who do not check out of their spaces by 11am may be charged either a $75 late fee or for another night’s stay.
If you will be arriving after our office is closed, no worries! We will hang a welcome packet outside the front office door for all guests who have not arrived by the close of office hours.
Quiet Hours
Please respect the other guests, our staff and neighbors, by maintaining quiet hours between 10pm and 8am.
Fire Safety
We do not allow open flames of any kind on the property other than the community fire ring, the barbecue pit by the Guest Kitchen, and propane cook stoves. NO campfires, candles or incense are allowed at the cabins or campsites. There are fire extinguishers located on the outside of each cabin. In the summer, if there is no burn ban in effect on the island, a fire may be built in our fire pit (supply your own firewood), keeping in mind quiet hours, 10pm-8am.
Bathrooms and Showers
Many cabins have full bathrooms. For guests without in-cabin facilities, shower houses and bathrooms are available on both the lower and upper grounds. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, there are also port-a-lets on the trail to the Point campsites.
Guest Kitchen
Our modest guest kitchen is available to all guests without kitchens in their spaces. Basic utensils and cookware are provided. Label any food you keep in the fridge with your name and departure date or housekeeping may throw it out. Please keep this space enjoyable for all our guests by cleaning everything you use before you leave, including the grill(s).
This area is the only clothing optional portion of Doe Bay.
No drugs, alcohol, smoking, pets or glass containers are allowed.
Spa Day Use: https://doebay.com/spa-wellness/massage/
Outdoor showers are a part of the Doe Bay spa experience and must be used each and every time before using the tubs or sauna. At least one towel per person is required, to sit on while using the sauna. We highly recommend you bring your own beach towel for use, however a limited supply of spa towels are available for loan through the front desk.
The Spa is open seven (7) days a week from 8am to 10pm year round. The Spa is closed every day from 3-4pm for mid-day maintenance and cleaning.
The spa is clothing optional at all times. Children 12 and under are welcome in the spa area between the family friendly hours of 11a and 6p. Children 13-17 may access the spa area, outside of family hours, and pay the drop-in Day Use fee of $15 per person if applicable. All children MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult when in the spa area. Spa time from 8a to 11a and 6p to 10p is for ADULTS ONLY.
At the entrance to the spa we have created an enclosed and private garden area for meditation and contemplation, quiet reflection, sun bathing, reading and rest.
All spa users must sign in EVERY time they enter or use the spa facilities. Failure to do so may result in loss of spa access.
Our clothing optional Soaking Tubs and Sauna are most often available to people who are not overnight guests of Doe Bay Resort & Retreat. The normal drop-in Day Use fee is $15 per person (fee does not apply to children under the age of 12). Please note that Day Use is not available when we are at full occupancy or hosting private events. Family hours are 11am-6pm and are still clothing optional during this time.
Spa Membership
We offer an annual local Spa membership of $150 per individual or $300 per household. We also offer the option of seasonal memberships. Please note that spa access will not be available when we are at full occupancy or hosting private events. We recommend checking our events calendar for spa availability.
MUSIC GUESTS!!!
Back again for all of our pleasure... SIDE PONY!! Yep..."Made up of two fly ladies, Kristin B. and Dalisha P. aka BangBang, we're a hip-hop/RnB duo doin our thing" and you can practice their music (and get you a good workout too) at https://sidepony.bandcamp.com
Also, Hannah Will!! She has been slaying the music game for a while, and now has new jams to lay upon us, and ooooowee!!!! Cannot wait!!
And of course, you get hella Adra by way of Hotels and Fly Moon Royalty!!!!
So, get it together, friends and loves! Weather is looking good for Thursday and Friday (57/58 and sunny), but may be a bit more damp on Saturday. Prepare to dress warm, periodt! Bring your spa towel, suit (if you want) and flip flops. Bring something "COMFORT WARM GLAM" for Saturday night!! AND GET YOUR FERRY RESERVED!!
What did I forget?? If you want to bring your instrument, PLEASE DO!!