Education & Experiential Learning

Join Outdoor Odysseys and environmental artist Katherine Homes for an all-women's four-day art adventure of the San Juan Islands. You'll spend 4 days kayaking and learning how to mix watercolors, sketch, and a learn variety of painting techniques that help you capture the stunning surroundings. 

Take a cooking class with Coho Restaurant and enjoy a weekend of cooking and eating. Their chefs will share their passion for food with cooking seminars customized just for you. The cooking classes include demonstrations and hands-on practice led by the inn’s chefs. Perfect for couples, families, friends, team building, or corporate retreats.

Visit The Little Farm on Orcas Island and learn about their incredible variety of flowers. Their You-Pick experience invites you to slow down and harvest what speaks to you, moving at the rhythm of the season. You'll review their simple guidelines for harvesting with care and preservation in mind—so the fields continue to flourish for pollinators, future guests, and the seasons still to come.

Doe Bay Resort offers Mushroom Identification Hikes in the fall at Moran State Park, led by local naturalist River Augenstein. Enjoy hiking through the park and learning about many of Orcas Island’s distinctive mushroom species; how they live, where they grow, and which species are edible and medicinal. 

At the Alchemy Art Center, you can explore a wide range of classes from natural dyeing and painting to beginner bookbinding, pottery glazing, and more. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out, you’ll love experimenting with new mediums and expressing your creativity.

Join winemaker and owner Shaun Salamida for a private tour and tasting, where you’ll explore the cellar’s production space, sample current vintages, and learn firsthand about the craft behind their wines and ciders. By reservation only. Learn more here.