Green Lake Walkabout

Walk around Green Lake, skate, jog, bike, take the 2.8 mile loop around for a great, scenic way to get your fitness moment of each day. Numerous parking areas make this Seattle feature very accessible, and folks who live right near Green Lake, especially at the north and east sides, have a very walkable life indeed.

Green Lake Park info

Green Lake park offers a community center complete with a pool. Around the park you can play soccer, swim, windsurf, skate, bike, play basketball and volleyball, walk dogs & kids, go to the theatre, wade in the kiddie wading pool, sunbathe, nap.

Larry and I were out for an evening stroll the other day just as the sun dropped below the horizon, and we caught some sunset photos, left.

Homes around Green Lake are often older homes built in the 20's, many of the grandest are the very desirable Craftsman style. In addition, there are new or nearly new construction condos in a great location, some with views, and many Built Green and Leed certified.

Lynette Hensley

Associate Broker

larrynlynette@seattlepowersearch.com

Exotic Garden Spot

Elandan Gardens, located on Kitsap peninsula in Bremerton sprawls over 5 acres of reclaimed log dump and landfill that was transformed over the years into an exotic garden museum filled with bonsai and both ancient and familiar trees, stone sculptures and winding paths. The gallery houses artifacts from the Orient, Native American art, and unique gift items including clothing and jewelry. None of this is the usual gift shop fare. Fine furnishings and accessories surround the interior design studio housed within the gallery. The whole place is simply filled with eye-catching artifacts of various ages and prices. You will find antlers next to antique chinese stick puppets and coral beads in Native american baskets.

Dan Robinson, an international bonsai master, along with his family have created this wonderful tranquil and surprising place to visit and enjoy.

Located just past the mile marker 28 on Highway 15 in Gorst, 3050 State Hwy 16, Port Orchard. 360-373-8260. Hours at the time of this writing are: Tuesday-Sunday 10-5. There is an $8 admission fee (Adults) to walk the gardens. http://www.elandangardens.com/

Lynette Hensley, Associate Broker