Island May- Celebrating Mothers, Makers & Movement

To spend Mother’s Day on San Juan Island is to be part of something more rooted and real: supporting local makers, sharing time on the trails, watching for whales on the horizon, and choosing gifts and experiences that carry meaning. It’s a reminder that care—for our families, our communities, and our environment—is an art in itself. Make a weekend of it with a stay in Friday Harbor at Earthbox Inn & Spa, and perhaps a restorative spa day to round it all out.

Winemakers Dinner at COHO Restaurant

Experience the local, seasonal, made-from-scratch delights this cozy farm-to-table restaurant concocts, while showcasing regional boutique wineries.

Guided Sunset Hike & Picnic

Leave the planning, driving, and picnic provisions to our friends at Trace your Trail and treat your family to a guided sunset tour along the isle’s beaches and prairies, respectfully watching baby foxes, bald eagles, otters, seals, and maybe even orcas, while enjoying island-made snacks.

Community Art Night in the Barn

Our local art center took over a defunct lavender farm, and the combination is amazing. Stop by the Art & Farm store for organic lavender products, local art, and art activities for the whole family.

Bioluminescent Kayak Tour

San Juan Island’s bioluminescent waters are only visible during the New Moon and in Summer. Treat yourself to this awe-inspiring way to experience the Salish Sea with a guided kayaking tour from our friends at San Juan Outfitters.

Museum & Gallery Day Friday Harbor

Find nine galleries and three museums, poetry gardens, and sculptures along the waterfront, just steps from our Friday Harbor hotel. Come for the First Friday Art Walk, when shops stay open late, or the (free) Salish Sea Early Music Festival.

Make a weekend of it and experience Mother’s Day the island way—unhurried, meaningful, and beautifully simple.