Reflections On Rosario

Rosario is located on Orcas Island, part way up the beautiful sound with masses of fir trees everywhere...it sits out on a point, and you can see it from far away as you approach by sea. Today we decided to check out the availability of a buoy, but were disappointed as all were taken, but the view is always worth the trip!

A little history...found on the web about the fellow who built this beautiful estate...Mr. Moran...
Most importantly was Moran's love of nature as he created his estate. There were no pictures on the walls of the home for Moran felt that "at Rosario you view the outside beauties of nature." He hired the leading landscape architectural firm of the day, the Olmsted Bros., to enhance the grounds with their trademark naturalistic landscapes, water features and paths - elements designed to encourage the exploration of nature.
In 1911, Moran offered Washington State thousands of acres to become one of Washington's first State Parks. This donation was highly influenced by his early association with preservationist John Muir and by the conservation policies of President Roosevelt. Today, the resort property borders one of the Washington's premier state parks, Moran State Park.

For more photos from today, including some sunset shots, and the moonset on Blind Bay, visit my Flickr page....