Sometimes the best and most memorable gift to provide to loved ones is the gift of experience. Many holiday gifts can inevitably end up being forgotten, in the back of a closet, or worse, in a …
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Sometimes the best and most memorable gift to provide to loved ones is the gift of experience. Many holiday gifts can inevitably end up being forgotten, in the back of a closet, or worse, in a landfill. Why not provide a gift that can lead to fun memories? From paddleboard lessons to wine-tasting tours, Port Townsend brings numerous opportunities to enjoy the company of loved ones, and perhaps even find a new hobby.
Unlock your inner Bacchus with a guided wine tasting at Vintage by Port Townsend Vineyards. Guests can experience a personal and educational guided wine tasting in the heart of downtown. Located at the beautifully restored C.F. Clapp building on the waterfront, visitors can sample from the Port Townsend Vineyards’ catalogue of delicious and locally-made, hand-crafted wines. Sample a 2019 zinfandel, 2018 reserve cabernet sauvignon, and more and tasters be sure to find a wine to splendidly complement tastebuds. The tasting lasts around 45 minutes and costs $25 per person, or can be waived with the purchase of three wine bottles or more. Parties are limited to up to six people from a maximum of two households. Guests can make a reservation for a guided wine tasting experience at www.porttownsendvineyards.com/Guided-Wine-Tastings.
Perhaps a loved one is a fan of open waters and magnificent sea creatures Experience the nautical wildlife of the Salish Sea with Puget Sound Express, and see the incredible whales and sea creatures of the area up close and from the comfort of one of the tour company’s vessels. Whether you want a half-day, full-day, or multi-day tour, Puget Sound Express offers many options to enjoy the tours. Book early for the spring whale watching season when the whales come back north and are most abundant. It’s more than worth the wait to see Puget Sound via the Salish Sea. Ticket prices range from $95 to $140 per adult, and $75 to $110 per child ages 2 through 10 for half-day and full-day tours. Infants below the age of 2 can come along for free. For more information about Puget Sound Express and their wide range of wildlife tours, visit www.pugetsoundexpress.com/.
For the adventurists, paddleboarding is a wonderful option to get out on the water while getting a workout at the same time. Splinter SUP(Stand Up Paddleboard), a group that teaches paddleboard lessons and hand-crafts exquisite boards has you covered for getting started. Chris Dorée, an avid paddleboarder and instructor from Splinter, offers lessons and tours for complete novices looking to dip their toe in the sport, as well as intermediate paddleboarders looking to hone their skills.
“It’s a social experience while getting great cardio and a full-strength workout,” Dorée said of the sport. “The paddleboard is a very unique perspective, it’s a very intimate experience.”
Dorée’s lessons are geared to teach beginner and experienced paddleboarders, and provide them with the skills and knowledge to be comfortable and improve. Lessons and tours range from $70 to $230 per person, depending on length, rental gear, and the number of paddleboarders participating. For more information on lessons, tours, and rates, visit splinter-sup.com.
If your loved one is a major cinephile, buying them a membership for the historic Rose Theatre downtown would surely sate their appetite for new films. Rose Theatre members get perks and major discounts on a variety of items from movie tickets to merchandise. For any movie lovers in the Port Townsend area, becoming a Rose Theatre member is a must. The Rose offers five levels of membership ranging from $40 to $2,000 per individual with increasing benefits per level. For more information about the Rose and memberships, visit rosetheatre.com.
Venture out to the orchards of Alpenfire Cider with a loved one, and join the Cider Club. Members can enjoy a variety of perks, and the great beverages that Alpenfire Cider has to offer. Grown organically and handpicked from the cidery’s orchard near Cape George, the resulting cider is incredibly crisp and delicious. Members of the Cider Club receive quarterly shipments of some of the best cider that the Peninsula has to offer. To learn more about Alpenfire Cider and the Cider Club, visit www.alpenfirecider.com.
Looking to stay active with a friend, partner, or family member? Try giving hot yoga a chance at Mystic Monkey Yoga on East Sims Way. The yoga studio is offering new members three weeks of classes for $39, which will be available during the holiday season.
“Yoga is a very healing and low-impact activity,” said Jason Calsyn from Mystic Monkey. “We emphasize making our classes accessible for everyone.”
Hot yoga is a great way to stay active in a social setting during the winter months, especially for older residents.
The yoga studio has multiple classes to attend with a loved one, including hot hatha yoga, a great entry point into the practice for beginners.
