Blue Heron Dance located at the Vashon Allied Arts on Vashon Island offers training in Ballet and Modern by highly qualified instructors. The mission of the Blue Heron Dance Program is to present two annual performances in classical ballet and other original work. Based on an international pre-professional syllabus the Blue Heron Dance Program is the oldest and most established dance program on Vashon Island. READ MORE

International Wildlife Adventures based in Vashon, Washington will take you on some of the most amazing adventures in the world including bear tours to view the polar bears of Churchill, and the brown, black and spirit bears of British Columbia. Enjoy wildlife excursions to exotic Japan, Brazil, South America and Africa or cruises to Spitsbergen, the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica and much more. There are exciting land based trips to choose from and small ship expeditions as well as photo safaris led by a professional guide. International Wildlife Adventures offers you tours to some of the worlds best locations, with unsurpassed nature travel, there's even diving with whale sharks in Belize, here you get fantastic opportunities to travel the world at great value.READ MORE

The Lavender Duck in Vashon is a charming turn of the century farmhouse built in 1896 and is decorated in lavender and purple. A fully equipped kitchen is available for meals and a barbecue and a picnic table are available outside. Rooms are comfortable some with down quilts and a cozy shared living room is available with cozy parlor stove, TV and sunny southside deck. READ MORE

Spice Route Cuisine of India on Vashon Island presents culinary delights from the Punjab region of northwestern India. Enjoy delectable curries combined with sublime spices to tantalise and please the discerning palate. The Punjab are gourmet cooks blending 20 herbs and spices with tandoori clay oven cooking for eating pleasure. Fantastic new dishes on the dinner menu include mango curry with creamy mango masala served with a choice of lamb, chicken or shrimp served with chai, a black spicy tea or Nimbu Pani a homemade Indian lemonade - just gorgeous.READ MORE

The Two Tides is situated between Quartermaster and Tramp Harbors, on the isthmus connecting Vashon/Maury Islands, and offers delightful beach accommodations with glorious sea views right on your doorstep. Prepare meals in the fully equipped kitchen looking onto the beach, and then rest up in a comfy queen sized bed and wake to the most glorious sunsets ever and a delightful continental breakfast. The two Tides offers the unique experience of both the sunset from the deck and the sunrise just steps away, because of it's location on the narrow land bridge. READ MORE

Polar Bear Tours with International Wildlife Adventures based in Vashon, Washington, will take you to view the Polar Bears of Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, and tours are available in summer and fall. The polar bears gather at Hudson Bay waiting for the big freeze so they can begin their seal hunt, and your polar bear experience will start in Churchill, Manitoba which is set in the midst of the bears. There are many bear tours to choose from whether you want to stay in a lodge near the bears, or enjoy a Tundra Buggy Adventure, or go on a Polar Bear Photo Safari, the choice and style of tour is yours and the bears are fascinating, majestic creatures, it's a journey you will never forget.READ MORE

E-i-E-i-Om Farm on Vashon Island offers a wonderful farmhouse retreat ideal for your family reunion, company picnic or special event. Enjoy weekends away and help with farming activities or just sit, relax and enjoy the view, E-i-E-i-Om Farm has Scottish Highland cows, goats, chickens, a fresh veggie garden and fruit and nut orchards. With comfortable accommodations and an outdoor hot shower, E-i-E-i-Om Farm is a relaxing retreat a world away from the city. READ MORE

Come on down to the The Hardware Store Restaurant on Vashon Island for a great meal coupled with the perfect martini or fantastic bottle of wine from the cellar. The Hardware Store Restaurant also has an espresso bar and an art gallery that exhibits works of local island artists. Free Wi-Fi is available so come on over for a sublime sunday brunch, breakfast, lunch or dinner with kids menu. The Hardware Store Restaurant also does catering and event planning for that special celebration.READ MORE

The Vashon Bookshop on Vashon Island offers a vast selection of new and used books including enduring classics. There are events and books for the kids as well as a book club. Gift certificates are available and the Vashon Bookshop offers a discount and free shipping for new book orders, and as an added service are happy to order used/rare/out-of-print books for a small fee.READ MORE

Shefidgets Catering on Vashon Island will take care of all your catering needs on or off site depending on your needs, with sublime food that is sourced fresh from the island, and will cater to people with allergies and specialised diets. Shefidgets Catering offers two wonderful venues for your celebration and can also provide party equipment rentals such as large tents and serving ware. The food is a culinary delight and will be remembered as the highlight of your event - guaranteed.READ MORE