Whidbey Wellness in the Woods

As a birthday gift to myself, I booked a two night stay at this peaceful retreat in the woods. Easy to find from the Clinton ferry, Ken and Lynn Berry greeted me when I arrived and made me feel right at home.
Located 14 feet off the ground, the treehouse is tucked enough away to feel secluded while the rest of the property is close enough to keep you on the grid. The room itself came with modern conveniences (electricity, heaters, a microwave, DVD player, WiFi) and plenty of lounging space, with a converted shed for bathroom business located outside a few paces away. I liked looking at the skylight above my bed at night, listening to the rain beat against the corrugated plastic and feeling the wind against the walls. The wooded surroundings made for a pitch black sleep and refreshing wake-​ups. I would’ve utilized the deck with my morning pot of coffee, but it was too soggy and cold all weekend to really enjoy it. I could see how it would be a lovely place to sit and enjoy the nature scene, though, and I appreciated the colorful LED lights Ken had attached to the trees making it feel like a thousand fireflies were escorting me home at day’s end. I even saw two deer while I was there!
Billed as a bed and breakfast, I was hoping for something hot and substantial to eat when I woke up. Instead I was given cold breakfast items both nights for the following days. I was living my hippie dream, so the granola and fruit were fitting, I suppose. Lynn also baked me GF scones on the second day and gave me a relaxing massage (she’s a licensed massage therapist and provides this service for an additional fee), so my complaints are minimal.
The island itself is fun to explore and the view at Double Bluff Beach is worth a stop on your way back to Mukilteo.

Definitely a Healing Experience… This is an amazing accommodation in an amazing space… If anyone has ever felt an affiliation towards a tree… any tree… maybe even a forest… this is the place to connect… a private ‘time out’ space to share with the trees or someone special… the morning breakfast was fresh, tasty and healthy… Thank You!