Top Activities for Family Reunions & Business Retreats on San Juan Island

San Juan Island makes for an amazing place for a family reunion or a business retreat. It is so close to Seattle, only 45 minutes by plane, and yet feels like you are far far away with its slower pace, pristine nature and unique things to do.

We at the Earthbox Inn & Spa have the guest rooms and conference center to accommodate reunions or retreats for up to 100 guests and are tickled pink to help you plan your event. Contact us: steffi@eartboxinn.com.

There are so many fun things to do on San Juan Island. We took the liberty to showcase the ones we think will make your reunion/retreat productive, fun and filled with laughter.

Sea Kayaking

Take your co-workers or family on a guided wildlife kayak tour with San Juan Outfitters . Let their knowledgeable guides tailor a tour just right for your group, endurance and skill level. Find out how long starfish can live, why eelgrass tastes like coconut and what is really going on deep down in a kelp forest. Call it team building or summer fun when you race the others in your group back to the dock and compare who got the wettest.

Kayaking Group by San Juan Island, Washington, courtesy of San Juan Outfitters

Volleyball at Jackson’s Beach

Exactly one mile from the Earthbox, you will find Jackson’s Beach, a lovely driftwood beach with an old salmon cannery on a spit and a volleyball court in the sand surrounded by prairie grass. Make an evening of it and bring charcoal and a slab of fish for the onsite grill.

Whale Watching with San Juan Safaris

Charter a boat from our friends at San Juan Safaris, just a few blocks from the Earthbox, and go out on a whale watch tour tailored just to your needs. Maybe you’ll want a catered lunch on the boat, go out shorter or longer than the whale watch tours of the general public, or go see Yellow Island, the tiny island covered with wild flowers, between Orcas Island and us.

Distillery Tour & Tasting

On the north end of San Juan Island, nestled between beautiful Westcott Bay and the lovely apple orchards for their cidery, you’ll find quaint, boutique San Juan Distillery. Their informative and very tasty tours take about an hour. Their absolutely gorgeous all-copper Andreas still alone is worth a trip. San Juan Distillery’s spirits are rarely distributed outside of San Juan County. Make sure to buy some gifts for friends and family, like Salish Juniper flavored Gin or Madrona flavored Brandy.

Play a Round of Golf

San Juan Golf & Tennis Club, home of the Celebrity Golf Classic, situated on stunning Griffin Bay with views of magnificent Mt Baker, features a beautifully manicured 9-hole golf course with alternating tee boxes that convert into a long and challenging 18-hole experience. Treat the golfers in your party to a round of Twilight Golf and a drink on the patio of the Greenside Grill.

Lunch at the Seafood Farm

Gorgeous Westcott Bay Seafood Farm invites to sumptuous oyster lunches and local fare and libations with amble indoor and outdoor seating. Keep your eye out for lovely seasonal events like Bivalves by the Bonfire, live music and Farmers Feasts.

Westcott Bay Shellfish San Juan Island - Oyster Farm -Net Shed - Outdoor dining

San Juan Islands Sculpture Park

Take everybody on a literal arts walk. The 20-acre Sculpture Park, adjacent to Roche Harbor Resort, features over 150 unique sculptures around a freshwater lake, the Westcott Bay waterfront, with trails through majestic woods and sunny fields. Dogs are welcome, kids are free and encouraged to make their own art. There are very cool family picture opportunities as well as sweet places to picnic and watch wildlife.

Wine Tasting

There are five wine bars in walking distance to our Earthbox Inn & Spa, offering excellent libations, live music, open mics and lovely snacks. Don't miss picturesque San Juan Vineyards three miles out of town and their fantastic tasting room.