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Jill and Charles worked in diverse evolutions of careers that took them around the country and abroad before they took the plunge to own and run a B&B. Charles had a growing passion for doing and making things by hand, architecture, and the natural world, and there never seemed to be enough opportunity to immerse himself in those things. Jill always relished the arts, literature, and literary events. When hosting celebrations in the past, Jill was sorry friends had to go home afterward. She busily planned the next event. So now, inviting guests to stay with them, enjoying good conversation, lovingly prepared culinary creations, and sharing the wonder of the islands with guests makes them exceedingly happy.

Jill has spent most of her life exploring Western Washington and the islands. When not creating mouthwatering temptations for guests, she writes fiction, non-fiction, and poetry, enjoys hiking,running a non-profit organization to promote the arts called Artsmith, and attending graduate school. Charles loves making and building things by hand, antique tools, blacksmithing and other arts lost to the industrial revolution. Together they enjoy all arts, an unapologetic love affair with food, travelling, independent bookstores, antiquing, the outdoors and stealing away to find every nook and cranny of Moran State Park.

While visiting, you might see Athena, the ever-friendly family dog, but probably not. She is quiet as a mouse and very sweet. But she remains in the separate hosts’ living areas, so she will not interfere with your relaxation. Aengus, a precocious orange tabby (and incidentally the god of poetry and love) likes to frequent the flower beds or other sunny spots and just might inspect you at the hot tub. He is not allowed in the inn. If you want to meet Athena, just let us know. If you want to meet Aengus, you’ll probably have to hunt in the gardens.

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