The city of Sequim, Washington has less rainfall annually than Santa Barbara, California. Sequim is always at the top of the lists for Best Places to Retire in the United States, but with its wholesome, small town atmosphere, the Sequim-Dungeness Valley is attracting families and tourists of all ages who often come to visit -- and frequently decide to stay!

Sequim is fast becoming The Lavender Capital of America. More than 50 farms now grow lavender and visitors can tour the fields, weave a lavender wand, or sip a glass of lavender ice tea. Dedicated to preserving the lovely wide-open spaces and the Sequim-Dungeness Valley's agricultural heritage, organizations like Friends of the Fields and the Sequim-Dungeness Lavender Growers Association have been working to preserve farmlands, offer hands-on educational experiences, and create a vibrant, diverse economy.

Lost Mountain Lodge is ideally suited as a central hub for all your planned activities on the Olympic Peninsula. You won't find a more conveniently located vacation getaway that is this private and picturesque!

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Activities within 10-15 minutes

• The Dungeness Scenic Loop
• The Dungeness Spit National Wildlife Refuge
• Sequim Lavender Festival
• Sequim Irrigation Festival
• Lost Mountain Winery
• Lost Mountain Lavender
• Jardin Du Soleil
• Purple Haze Lavender
• The Cutting Garden - Highly recommended wedding location
• Heather Creek - Cottage living, flowers & found objects
• Spa Botanica
• Olympic Discovery Trail
• Dungeness River Audubon Center
• Dungeness Greens Golf Course
• Sunland Golf & Country Club
• Sunny Farms Country Store

Activities within 20-25 minutes

• Victoria Express Passenger Ferry to Victoria, B.C. (Great Day trip; Ferry Trips to Friday Harbor also offered)
• Coho Ferry (Passenger & Auto Ferry to Victoria, B.C.)
• Port Angeles
• Port Angeles Performing Arts Center
• The Jamestown S'klallam Tribal Center Native Art Gallery
• Fiddleheads Gifts for Home & Garden
• Bella Italia
• Port Angeles Fine Arts Center

Activities within 30-35 minutes

• Olympic National Park-Deer Park
• Olympic National Park-Hurricane Ridge
• Olympic National Park-Marymere Falls
• Olympic National Park-Lake Crescent
• Lake Crescent Lodge (a lovely place for lunch or dinner)
• The Log Cabin Resort
• Storm King Ranger Station
• Sunset Marine Resort (Kayak Rentals)

Activities within 40-45 minutes

• Port Townsend
• Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
• Express Ferry to San Juan Islands
• Fort Worden State Park
• Chevy Chase-Washington's Oldest Public Golf Course (since 1925)
• Washington State Ferry to Whidbey Island
• Sol Duc Hot Springs
• Salt Creek State Park (great tide pools and play area for kids)

Activities within one-hour

• Olympic Music Festival
• Quilcene Oyster Company
• Port Ludlow Resort & Golf Course
• The Heron Beach Inn & Restaurant
• Port Hadlock
• The Port Hadlock Bakery
• Historic Port Gamble
• Port Gamble Museum & General Store
• Historic Poulsbo
• Liberty Bay
• Washington State Ferry to Seattle (Kingston-Edmonds route)

Activities within 1-2 hours

• Washington State Ferry to Seattle, Pike Place Market & Space Needle
• Neah Bay and Cape Flattery
• Makah Tribal Museum
• Olympic National Park - Hoh Rain Forest
• Olympic National Park - Kalaloch
• Olympic National Park - Rialto Beach
• Olympic National Park - Lake Quinault
• Olympic National Park - Lake Ozette Ocean Beach Trails
• International Glass Museum
• Washington State Historical Museum
• The Bloedel Reserve & Gardens, Bainbridge Island
• Gig Harbor
• Alderbrook Resort on Hood Canal