After spending a year in various stages of sheltering-in-place, isolation, and slowly re-entering the world of travel, nothing soothes your soul better than a weekend away with your closest girlfriends. No matter if you’re planning a pre-wedding celebration or simply need to spend uninterrupted time with your friends, San Juan Island awaits. We can’t wait for you to visit Friday Harbor and explore the island with your girls!
Start off on the right foot
Nothing says “girls weekend” like a little dance music, and getting together with friends feels more fun when the celebration begins even before you all meet for the weekend. Start listening to our Girls Weekend Spotify playlist while planning, packing, and sending memes to each other about how much you need a weekend out of your houses.
Explore work from local artisans
Paula West began working in her home-based pottery studio in 1993, and in 2005 she began opening her studio and showroom to visitors. She shows her pieces in juried competitions, but above all, Paula West Pottery strives to combine form with functionality. The sometimes-whimsical, always impeccably crafted pieces were created to be used, not only displayed in your home. Starting your morning with coffee in one of her mugs will make you recall your time on San Juan Island, a place where we strive to eat, drink, and work with the materials found in our surroundings.
Add some sparkle and shine to your day
Continuing exploring San Juan’s talented artists at Nixon Art Glass. A 20-year veteran of the glass arts, Darleen Nixon continues to learn and develop her artistry in contemporary directions while staying grounded in complex, intricate glass art techniques. Her jewelry remains a favorite with visitors — you and your friends could all purchase a gemstone bracelet to commemorate the weekend. We personally love the way her nightlights use light to enhance her work, especially the pieces honoring the natural beauty of island life.
Stock up on essentials before your evening activities
Whether you and your girlfriends are headed to one of the island’s eateries or you’re planning on charcuterie and dessert back at The Web Suites, don’t miss the chance to spend the night enjoying the local wine. Stop by the San Juan Vineyard for a bottle — or several — of the wine produced right on the island. You can even sit on the covered porch and have a glass before you leave.
Let The Web Suites feel like home for the weekend
Depending on the size of your crew, The Web Suites invites you to try one or more of our suites for the weekend. Conveniently located steps away from the shops and restaurants on Spring Street, we can help you feel at home for the weekend. You can gather with the girls on the rooftop deck to watch the happenings in Friday Harbor or chat the night away in front of the fireplace in one of the suites.
Are you planning a road trip to get to San Juan Island? Read our Road Trip to San Juan Island blog HERE.
How often do you and your friends make time for a girls’ weekend?