Romance in La Conner

Make La Conner Waterfront your Kissing destination this Valentines Weekend! Our wide array of lodging choices are perfect for a romantic getaway. Our Fine Northwest Dining choices offer special romantic dinners.

Enjoy a relaxing spa treatment, take in the sculpture walk & shop the boutiques/galleries, view the current museum exhibits, walk the docks, sip some fine wine, take in the aroma of the salt water, listen to the snow geese, and melt into a slower pace. From The Best Places to Kiss in the Northwest....."Although this area is assuredly the Northwest destination during the tulip festival, every season blesses it with a romantic aura all its own".

Hellam's Vineyard and Native Springs invite you to their annual chocolate spa and wine event on February 11, 2012, 1-6 pm. $5 to taste wine and an afternoon of delightful chocolate spa services by Native Springs. Services include products made by Natural Bitch located in La Conner. Come enjoy a foot soak, sugar scrub and wonderful shea butter massage for your precious feet in luscious creamy chocolate. $1 a minute. 109 N. 1st St., La Conner

Washington Sips Wine Bar invite you to join them on February 10th, 11th, and 12th for Red Wine and Chocolate weekend. Enjoy excellent wines paired deliciously with gourmet chocolates all weekend long! Located at 608 S. First St, La Conner. 360-399-1037.

Waterfront Cafe is offering a Sweetheart dinner on Tuesday, February 14th, by chef Dagmar. Located at 128 S. First St. in the Pier 7 building, La Conner. 360-466-1579.

Rexville Grocery invites you to join them on Saturday, February 11 from 4-7pm for Cheese, Champagne & Chocolates! Taste six types of champagne and stare deeply into the eyes of your sweetie. When staring seems to wear thin try a taste of chocolates. We are pleased to share we have a discovered fabulous local chocolatier, a chocolate goddess, who will dazzle your taste buds with divine truffles. You will of course find the cheese guru offering up a delicious assortment of hard to find cheeses which pair well with the bubbly. Local food producers strut their stuff offering up smoked tuna etc.. Bring a friend and wait for Cupids arrow. ~ Come one, Come all Chocoholic's! Rexville Grocery is located at 19271 Best Rd., Mount Vernon. 360-466-5522, talktous@rexvillegrocery.com.

Skagit Community Band Presents: “In A Sentimental Mood” “Just in time for Valentine’s Day” A Concert of Romance and Passion. Friday Feb. 10th La Conner Maple Hall 7:30. What could be more romantic than “The Rumba of Love” and “Persuasion?” Come join the Skagit Community Band as we get you “In A Sentimental Mood.” Other selections include Arthur Sullivan’s “Pineapple Poll”, Leroy Anderson’s “The Girl I Left Behind Me,” and “Selections From Porgy and Bess.” Just imagine a wonderful pre-Valentine’s gift of music for that someone special- better than chocolates! Vince Fejeran Director. Tickets are $15 Adult, $10 seniors/students, and $30 for family, children 12 years and under free when accompanied by an adult.

Lodging & Spa specials can be found at La Conner Channel Lodge/Country Inn and The Heron Inn & Day Spa. Photo courtesy of Kirsten Morse.

Swans, Snow Geese, Herons, & Bald Eagles Around La Conner

What are you doing this weekend?

How about taking a birding field trip, ending the day with Fine Northwest Cuisine, and then cozying up in a waterfront suite or an artistic guest house. La Conner is your watercentric birding getaway.

Trumpeter and Tundra Swans migrate south from their summer homes in Alaska to the Skagit Valley. They peak in numbers around January with the majority returning home by the end of March.

While out birding you will encounter the Snow Goose which is also white, much smaller and has black wing tips. Snow Geese gather in gigantic flocks of thousands in fields, and fly by thousands to the water around sunset. Their honking is thrilling to hear.

Watch out for the Great Blue Herons who like to hang out next to the sloughs. Then look up to the tree tops to spy on Owls, Bald Eagles, and Hawks. You may also see the Rough-legged Hawk, Red-tailed Hawk, Peregrine Falcon and the Northern Harrier.

Happy Birding Around La Conner!

Photo Credit: Elaine Thompson