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October
31st 2005
Excerpt
from Gile's the musician/cartoonist/entertainer's friendster
blog
In Friday Harbor, we made our way to a guest house which was providing us
with lodgings. This place, the Juniper Lane Guest House, is incredible and
no amount of my grappling with the enthusiastic and beautiful words in the
English language is going to impart how amazing it is. Beautiful salvaged
wood floors, great tile work, and every room with a different theme and different
color scheme. The "back yard" was actually a vast pasture in a
long valley with tall forested foothills on either side. A large longhaired
black tomcat greeted us along with Juniper herself, proprietress and, as
was eminently apparent, decorator extraordinaire.
July
25th 2004
Thanks for doing this! It was nice to stay in a place with such feeling
of community and uniqueness in a world that is becoming more and more
homogenized! Build more EVERYWHERE! Zelda and Salvador
July 31st 2004
Best sleeps ever! The smell of cedar, the glorious bed, the
San Juan breeze, the vibrant yet relaxing room colours made
for an excellent stay. Thank you for creating such a peaceful
respite. Cody Stephens Formerly Kelowna B.C. now Chicago
Il.
August 5th 2004
Only one night planned, the pace of our trip always being on
the go......until..... time unwound for us here at your place.
The care and you-ness that you put into making this the exact
place that it is, complete with mother- of -pearl toilet
seats, a reading-and-chatting-and-guitar playing window box
built for two, a kitchen that oddly feels more like home
than my own, and sunsets on spectacular puffed clouds to
be enjoyed by the chiminea fire.....on and on I could go.
Thank you for making this the place of rest that it is. We
will remember this as a little time out of a life; a feeling
of being held. Cindi and Rick San Francisco and Fresno Ca.
August 6th 2004
I love this hotel! Sita Van Hoorn ,Holland
August 6th 2004
Thanks Juniper and Charlotte! For the great time here. Thanks
for all! Love and xxxxx Bert (bertjah) Van Hoorn, Holland
August 18th 2004
Wow. Thank you for being a great collaboration of energy for
this world to have. Though the visit short, I enjoyed each
moment talking with and learning about you.....and your Juniper
Lane Inn seems to have a spirit if it's own. I am inspired
to dig deeper into my own banks of hopes and dreams and start
to truly follow some of my own heart's desires. I think it's
an inspiring achievement you've made and the tree is still
growing! Thanks for the love Renee Memphis, Tennessee
August 26th 2004
What an island! What a host! What a bathtub! Thanks for making
our stay on Friday Harbor so great. We will definitely be
back on a future trip to Washington
All the best, Nina
August 27th 2004
You are a stylish babe, and we hope to visit again someday!
Good luck with everything, and thanks! Ann and Dan Philadelphia,
PA.
August 29th 2004
Really enjoyed your place and your hospitality, Juniper. A
gem of artistic craftsmanship! I tried to describe it to my
wife on the phone last night but couldn't. The pics wont do
it either, we'll just have to drive up here again Tom, San
Diego
September 2nd 2004
The Juniper Lane Guest House is the hippest hangout in Washington.
Love your sense of style and good vibe. Thanks for everything
and good luck!!! Dave and Vincent, New Jersey and Connecticut
September 5th 2004
Thanks
Juniper! It's wonderful here. Airy, beautiful, relaxing, clean,
charming.... Looking forward to coming back. Tamara & Reed
September 11th 2004
The
Mandala room inspired me for the performance today. Thanks to
you and the wonderful energy in this place, my stay was uplifting
and the "moving sculptures" will
be powerful Thank you, see us in Seattle, Ines
September 11th 2004
June-bug I am watching celebrity poker and recovering from
a show @ herb's tavern. Some old guy yelled at me and said
he didn't like my songs. Paul still likes me though. But
enough about me. You, my darling are a star! Within a year
you've created one of the Northwest's most shining jewels....
This guest house is the best. WOW!!! It's even better than
I imagined. Keep on keeping on,
Chris "sandman" Sand. http://www.rappincowboy.com
October 6th 2004
What a
find! Family friendly and yet romantic enough to bring us back as a couple.
We will tell our friends about this "hidden
treasure"! Thank you, Juniper, for making this dream
of yours a reality for weary travelers!
Linda, Dave, Kelsie, and Jarod Anderson, Fargo ND
February 2nd 2005
Juni, Thanks for everything. Your Inn is beautiful inside and
out... just like you! Scottie Staudt, at one time Friday
Harbor, now Fountain Hills, AZ.
February 14th 2005
Happy Valentines Day! Thank you for another relaxing weekend...
We needed it! It's nice to have a place that is quiet and
feels like home away from home. We'll be back soon, Love
Kara and Allen , Seattle (four time veterans of Juniper Lane)
June 14th 2005
We had a terrific stay! Thank you so much for your warm welcome,
and all the information you provided us with. We hope to
see you in the Lonely Planet very soon! Catherine et Steven,
France, Rennes
June 24th 2005
We have truly enjoyed every minute of our stay here on San
Juan and one of the best things about it has been your wonderful
hospitality and utterly charming Guest House. Beautiful art
-and fantastic woodwork. We enjoyed meeting all the interesting
people here too. Hattie and Mogens Anderson, Bornholm, Denmark
June 25th 2005
A welcome respite, a beautiful place, and an unexpected delight
on a beautiful island. Every traveler should be as lucky
as me to find such a place. Juniper your work honors your
spirit. Ryan Outcalt, Durham, NC.
June 30th 2005
Juniper, I'd never have painted a room those colors but I am
glad you did. Your charm, personality, friendliness, spirit,
beauty, class, and your friends, made my 12 day stay the
most enjoyable business trip I have ever been on. I have
never felt more comfortable and at home while on the road.
If I should ever be this way again, I would hope you had
an open room. I wish you the best of luck in business and
in life, you deserve both for sure, Neil Knack, California
July 5th 2005
What a wonderful find was Juniper Lane. Thank you for making
the long distance arrangements so easy. We do hope to come
back one day.
Penelope and Lars, Brisbane, Australia
August 11th, 2005
Something (fate?) led us to your website and we decided to
come and stay for a few days. We'll never forget our wonderful
stay here, especially last night when we got engaged on your
back deck! This will always be a VERY special place to us.
Thanks for creating this space. All the best Sue and Eric,
Portland, Oregon
August 12th 2005
Thanks for letting us hang out at your super cool Inn. This
place knocked our socks off. Let us know if you find them.
Brandon, Beck, and Quinn, Austin TX
August 15th 2005
Juniper, We're so happy to have stumbled upon your website.
This is far and away the coolest place we have ever stayed.
Good luck and best wishes. We will be recommending this place
to all of our friends who come to Washington.
Rae & Adina, Philadelphia, PA.
August 24th 2005
Your place has been a profoundly restful stop for me on my
journeys. I feel as if I've been sitting beneath the Bodhi
Tree, looking into the transient permanence of a moving river.
Or one-step closer to enlightenment. Kevin, Sparta NJ
September 4th 2005
Thanks for your hospitality, great place much better than all
the hotels we stayed in on our vacation in Washington and
Oregon. We added a third pin to Israel on your guest map.
It is in the north of Israel in a large city called Haifa.
Omer, Gali, and, baby Shaked.
September 15th 2005
What a fantastic place you have here! Is it for sale if I immigrate?
Just feel so sad that I only have one night, but I leave
knowing that one night is better than none!
Keep doing what you are doing! Carol, U.K.
September 28th 2005
On the
Ferry a man told us about your place, so we checked it out and it was great.
The rooms are all very nice and so colourful. The Whale watching was also very
cool; we saw a Grey Whale! Tomorrow we are leaving to home but with good
memories. Have fun and "Tot Later" Josie and Carl,
The Netherlands
October 8th 2005
This was the last stop of four on our first family vacation.
When we arrived we quickly realized that this should have
been our only stop! We will be back in the spring! Adam,
Deven, Hunter, and Connor Gates, Cheney, WA.
October 16th 2005
Juniper your style and hospitality is unparalleled as far as
innkeepers go, and beyond that you are simply one of the
coolest people we have ever met! I have no doubt in my mind
that this will soon become one of San Juans main attractions!
Thank you for all your kindness and understanding, we can
really tell you know what its like to be a traveler. Best
of luck in all your years to come and we will forever be
singing high praises of Juniper Lane.
Devon and Amanda, NYC
December 4th 2005
This is a great place. Thanks for your generosity and trust.
Good Luck! Burton, Portland Oregon. P.S. a lot of the magic
is in the affordability! Thanks!
December 10th 2005
Juniper
and Sean, this is a great place and we hope to come back. The Backdoor Kitchen
was amazing. Thanks for the recommendation. Scott & Megan, Seattle
December 11th 2005
It's hard to recall the last time I had such a restful sleep.
Peace be unto you. The solitude of the environment was better
than a warm blanket and more like a big hug. In this life
we all need more hugs. The love is in the details from the
moment you walk in the door; the turn down of the sheets
to the shower water that tingles invitingly like so much
crushed ice into a dry martini. I suppose I could go on but
I know too well that no description could ever scratch the
surface of the essence created here. This IS the best. If
I had died in my sleep, at least last night I was in Heaven.
Anthony T. Manuel. (one of the most amazing dancer/choreographers
of the west coast)
December 19th 2005
Juniper 1000 thanks. Everything was perfectly wonderful. I
feel privileged to have been your guest. Not only do I promise
to return but I'll tell others who will appreciate just what
a special place you have here. Best Wishes, Jim Mitchell,
Nelson, New Zealand
January 1st 2006
Thanks for making our New Year so relaxing and fun! Your place
is beautiful and a great inspiration for us. Sara and Tim,
Seattle, WA.
January 2006
We were so impressed at what you've created here and so excited
to meet you. Our stay was relaxing and made my 39th birthday
something special. You are an inspiring person and Maria
and I feel invigorated from being in your presence. I only
wish we could have stayed longer. We will be back. Stephen
and Maria, Bellingham, WA.
February 2006
Thank
you very much. This place is nothing short of amazing. Hopefully,
this will be an annual tradition for us! Take care, Jeremy
April 9th 2006
This is my first, of many, visits to
your charming place. I am already looking forward to my next visit
and I haven’t even
left yet. When I arrived on the island I decided to walk to Juniper
Lane Guest House. By the time I got here it was dark.......and
I was beat, when I turned the corner and saw this place, porch
light on and glowing softly, it was like an oasis. I had been travelling
alone all day and as soon as I saw the note pinned by the door,
I felt like I was home. From the moment that I stepped in I felt
very welcomed and tranquil. This place is FULL of good vibes that
can’t be ignored. I have had the run of the place and have
thoroughly enjoyed the peace and serenity found here. You have
a one-of-a-kind place here, definately on the top of the list of
my favorites! I look forward to having Juniper Lane as my home
away from home while on the island. Thank You! For your generosity,
creativity, and love for your craft. Cene’ S. Bryant Lakehead
Ca.
April 9th 2006
We loved it. We’d love to come back again. This is by far
the most wonderful place I,ve ever stayed in. Tim and Melissa,
Orcas Island
May 26th 2006
This was the best referral we’ve recieved! Your Inn is beautiful
and comfortable. Thank you for a calming experience! Love, Courtney & Josh
Fredrickson. Chicago IL.
May 29th 2006
Juniper, Thank you for your beautiful log cabin. We enjoyed it
so much! The kids had a lot of fun. It’s really worth the
long flight. Hope to visit you again sometime! We took a lot of
pictures and will show our friends, including Jess of course! Jay,
Haibing, Yo-Yo, & Tao-Tao, San Jose, Ca.
May 29th 2006
How sweet to find a welcoming rest-stop with familiar tunes, beautiful
craftsmanship & enjoyable guests to boot! Thanks for the brochure
it was the incentive we needed to make another bike trip to the
San Juans. May you have peace and prosperity here @ Juniper Lane.
Everett, Amy Elizabeth, and Marc. Port Townsend, Wa.
June 2nd 2006
J. Thanks for giving us a sanctuary from the motel6/hostel curcuit.
We can’t imagine a better place to stay! Seriously, we wish
your little oasis could follow us on the rest of our journey. This
is the most rested I have felt in weeks. Thank You! Matt & Marcy
Denver, Co.
June 21st 2006
We came here without knowing where we would end up being. As we
arrived here we were amazed of your place. It is gorgeous! We really
felt like we were at home. Thank you for your hospitality! Best
greetings from Austria, Love Raphaela & Elizabeth
June 21st 2006
Looking forward to more nights @ The Juniper this summer. Great
place, thanks!
Doug from Bicycle Adventures http://www.bicycleadventures.com
June 22nd 2006
Juniper, Wow! After a full day of driving, flying, driving more, & floating....it
was WONDERFUL to arrive at your doorstep. Friday H·arbor & The
Islands are like another world, and staying here was perfect. Thank
you for creating such a one-of-a-kind place. I admire your entrepreneureal
endeavor and would love to follow in your footsteps someday. I
do have a blossoming travel company, and hope to expand in the
coming years. Next time we’re here, I’ll reserve the
whole place! All the best to you! Lisa Gray-Landry seizethedaytours@yahoo.com
P.S. your music collection rocks!
June 25th 2006
Juniper, once again wonderful, thank you Jim, Sandy, and Ozzie
June 26th 2006
My first time on The San Juan Islands. We picked a great location
to get married and the weather was perfect. I’m happy we
found this guest house. I love your eclectic design style. Michelle
and Foster Bottenberg
July 7th
2006
A note for Juniper, This quite possibly is the nicest spot I have
stayed and will recommend it to everyone- even if they are on foot....And
if you are around long enough I will return. Cheers,
Morgan from Port Townsend
May 24th 2006
Thank you so very much for such a hip place to stay. We love your
sense of style and design! We did go to the Duck Soup Inn, and we
are very thankful you reccomended it! Spectacular! Anyways, we are
off to check out the Olympics before our time is up in Washington.
Good luck with your upcoming season. Kary and Nikki Thuman
