The Orcas Hotel has been welcoming travelers since 1904. Whether you stay for a night in one of the Victorian rooms, or join us for a meal overlooking the Salish Sea and Orcas Ferry Landing, or just walk the memorable grounds, we have a feeling that you'll love the property's rich history and warm island hospitality. John and Julia purchased Orcas Hotel in 2020.
Originally from Washington, D.C., Julia is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in London and Cambridge University. John was raised in Northern New Mexico, and spent the last two decades cooking his way around the Pacific, from Hana, Maui to Big Sur, California. John and Julia met while working at celebrated Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur.
To make a long story short: After living in Astoria, Oregon, they fell in love with the climate and camaraderie of the Pacific Northwest, in part because it reminds them of Scotland where they were married.Searching for a place to put down some roots, they found the hotel of their dreams on Orcas Island.
Originally from Washington, D.C., Julia is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in London and Cambridge University. John was raised in Northern New Mexico, and spent the last two decades cooking his way around the Pacific, from Hana, Maui to Big Sur, California. John and Julia met while working at celebrated Post Ranch Inn in Big Sur.
To make a long story short: After living in Astoria, Oregon, they fell in love with the climate and camaraderie of the Pacific Northwest, in part because it reminds them of Scotland where they were married.Searching for a place to put down some roots, they found the hotel of their dreams on Orcas Island.
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Built from 1900 to 1904, The Orcas Hotel has been residing above the ferry landing ever since.
The Van Moorhem family operated the hotel for a number of years, and Octavia Van Moorhem became well-known for her home cooking.
1948: Jackson sells the hotel to longtime islanders named Clyde and Dorothy Brown, in October.
The Browns operate the hotel until 1950, mainly as a boarding house for workers building the Kaiser Estate in Deer Harbor.
Like Octavia Van Moorhem, Dorothy becomes well-known for her home cooking.
The Van Moorhem family operated the hotel for a number of years, and Octavia Van Moorhem became well-known for her home cooking.
1948: Jackson sells the hotel to longtime islanders named Clyde and Dorothy Brown, in October.
The Browns operate the hotel until 1950, mainly as a boarding house for workers building the Kaiser Estate in Deer Harbor.
Like Octavia Van Moorhem, Dorothy becomes well-known for her home cooking.
Does the idea of living on a remote island in the Salish Sea-surrounded by parks, farms and coastal beauty-inspire you?
Do you want to work with a group of like-minded people and continue your own personal and professional development?
Do you want to be a part of living history and help revitalize an iconic landmark that has been serving guests for over 100 years?
Are you tired of working in restaurants and hotels where the chef and general manager barely know your name and could care less where your career takes you?
Do you want to work with a group of like-minded people and continue your own personal and professional development?
Do you want to be a part of living history and help revitalize an iconic landmark that has been serving guests for over 100 years?
Are you tired of working in restaurants and hotels where the chef and general manager barely know your name and could care less where your career takes you?
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