Great Places to Learn

We offer our programs throughout the beautiful San Juan Islands. In addition, we offer a number of programs throughout the Northwest region (including Seattle, LaConner, and Whidbey Island).

EARTHBOX MOTEL & SPA (SAN JUAN ISLAND)

410 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA 98250, (360) 378-4000 or  (800)793-4756.

 

Enjoy a stylishly renovated local Inn, proudly preserving the comfortable simplicity of its classic motor inn structure completely renovated with natural design choices and a full complement of modern, more upscale features and amenities. Earthbox Motel & Spa San Juan Island is perfectly located in the heart of Friday Harbor, just four blocks from the Friday Harbor ferry landing. The Lavendera Day Spa onsite is available for massage, facials, manicures and pedicures and more. Enjoy the heated indoor pool, dry sauna, and exercise facilities open year round. Its central location is the ideal starting point for adventure and exploration of the island. 

The hotel offers rooms with two queen-sized beds and mini-refrigerator, an indoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Located just three blocks from the Friday Harbor ferry terminal, the hotel is pleased to pick up you and your luggage at the ferry dock and transport you to your lodgings.   Our classes and meals are held in the conference room, making your stay easy and convenient.

Friday Harbor is the San Juan County seat; dining, shopping and site-seeing are available right outside your room and the port docks are just three blocks from the facility. All of our programs offer a day of island touring so you can enjoy the sites outside the town proper.

Visit the Earthbox San Juan Island Hotel & Spa website

BEST WESTERN FRIDAY HARBOR SUITES (SAN JUAN ISLAND)

680 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, WA  98250  (360) 378-3031 or (800) 752-5752. 

One of our Friday Harbor lodging partners is the Best Western Friday Harbor Suites.  All suites feature a separate bedroom with one queen size bed; large living room with fireplace and queen-size sleeper sofa (with 7" mattress); kitchen (equipped with full-size refrigerator, china and silverware); private balcony/deck; and private bath.  The Best Western Friday Harbor Suites also features an on-site fitness room, on-site restaurant, outdoor courtyard jacuzzi and complimentary shuttle service to and from the ferry landing or airport.  Please check with front desk for complimentary shuttle service times. 

Visit the Best Western Friday Harbor Suites website

OUTLOOK INN (ORCAS ISLAND)

171 Main Street, Eastsound WA  98245.  (360) 376-2200 or (888) out-look (688-5665). 

Our Orcas Island lodging partner is the charming Outlook Inn located in the picturesque bayside village of Eastsound.  The Inn provides a wide array of accommodation styles ranging from Victorian B&B-style rooms with European shared bath; to modern standard two-bedded rooms with private baths; to luxury suites with fireplace, private deck/balcony and breathtaking views. 

The Inn offers complimentary WIFI, DVD rentals and on-site parking.  Classes and meals take place in the Inn's Victorian conference room, making your stay easy and convenient. 

You'll find galleries; restaurants and the quaint shops of Eastsound Village are within easy walking distance of the Inn. 

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RED LION HOTEL ON 5TH AVENUE (SEATTLE)

1415 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101, Toll Free (800)733-5466 or directly at (206) 971-8000

Some of our programs beginning in Seattle stay at the Red Lion Hotel on 5th Avenue, located in downtown Seattle between Pike and Union Streets.   This well located facility features award-winning consierge staff, on-site restaurant, lounge and meeting facilities, a fitness center and a 24-hour Business center.

All rooms are non-smoking.  Room amenities include mini-refrigerator, desk and ergonomic chair, pillowtop beds, and free high-speed internet access.

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QUEEN VICTORIA HOTEL & SUITES (VICTORIA, BC)

Your stay in Victoria will be highlighted by the stylish and conveniently located Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites.  The Queen Victoria is just steps away from Beacon Hill Park, the Royal BC Museum, and Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbor.  This attractive hotel offers modern lodging featuring either one king or two queen beds, balcony, in-room coffee and internet, on-site dining, pool, Jacuzzi, and sauna. 

Visit the Queen Victoria Hotel & Suites website

BEST WESTERN HARBOR PLAZA (OAK HARBOR)

The Best Western Harbor plaza is a modern, comfortable hotel featuring air conditioned rooms, seasonal outdoor pool & spa, conference center, room service, and its central Whidbey Island location is the perfect launching point for educational adventures.  All rooms are beautifully appointed and feature air conditioning, microwave, mini refrigerator, cable TV, data ports and free hi speed wireless internet, coffeemakers, hair dryers, ironing board and iron.

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LA CONNER COUNTRY INN (LACONNER)

Our lodging partner in LaConner is the LaConner Country Inn.  This cozy NW lodge-style hotel is located within easy walking distance of LaConner galleries, museums, shops and restaurants.  Rooms at the Inn are spacious and feature down comforters, fireplace, flat screen TV, and mini-refrigerator.  The Inn also features high speed wireless internet access and an on-site restaurant.  Lectures and meals are located in the Inn's comfortable conference room for your convenience. 

Visit the LaConner Country Inn website