Hauntownsend "Carnival of the Twilight" is a dark attraction that takes you through the twists and…read moreturns of a carnival freak show. This haunt is not just to be seen, but to truly be experienced. The each scene was a wonderful choice for a carnival theme and well set with a plethora of detail. The sound track was exceptional having the most excellent blend of song & effects for each vignette without being overbearing or bleeding into the next room. (a very difficult task!) The actors timing was just right with their deliberately sinister movements being completely intimidating. The suspension bridge & bouncy floors caught me off guard and the vortex tunnel left me dizzy. I was totally creeped out by the doll room, found myself singing Happy Birthday to Sven and overheard a patron say the snake charmer was "hot". Be sure to find the humongous jumping spider. Port Townsend might be a bit of a trek for most, but well worth the road trip to experience this unique dark attraction.

Unfinished business, this review. So let me have a go at it right now. I've half an hour to kill…read morebefore "doggy-dinner-time" anyhooo. There's always something magical going on in Port Townsend. Its the nature of the place. A brief glance at either the "PT Leader" or "The Peninsula Daily News" will offer up many choices... Perhaps a movie? (Three venues plus an old-fashioned Drive-In movie theater.) Perhaps a show at the Upstage or Mondresa Castle? Perhaps a class or two out at Fort Worden. (Goddard has an extension here as does Peninsula College.) I could continue, but shall not. This is a review of the Key CIty Public Theatre which holds its own against every other possible choice of entertainment in town . It's rare that a KCPT performance is not sold out. It's rarer still if a KCPT is a flop. Just doesn't happen. 'Twas early summer and I was in town. "MacBeth" was playing at Chetzemoka Park, and I thought to go. KCPT had pulled out the stops with this performance, staging it in a corner of the park. Now Chetzemoka Park is quite spectacular. Green grass and roses on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. Boats of all sizes and shapes floating leisurely in an out of the harbor. Clouds floating in the sky. Eagles soaring. Against this backdrop, MacBeth would appear out of place. Too bloody. Too martial. So wisely, KCPT chose a small green glen within the park, placed the audience with their backs to the Sound. Succeeded in transporting the whole audience back in time to a magical place,perhaps somewhere near Scotland, where Shakepeare's drama could realistically unfold. Success! Even though the lead actor had been injured the day before and the role was now played by the director. A perfect five stars! The next day, I said to myself, why not try another KCPT production? "BARK: The Musical" was playing at the tiny KCPT playhouse on the waterfront. And of course, this production, too was five stars. Laughed a lot, cried a bit, as actors performed their doggishly funny routines. Oh...and got the last seat in the house before the performance sold out. Front and center, first row. Perfect ! And under twenty dollars. Try getting to a Broadway show for that kinda chump change. KCPT has my vote. The actors are very good. (Sometimes appearing with permission from Actors Equity.) The plays are perfectly executed and appropriate to their settings. And... As a bonus...the audience. Intelligent. Interactive. Interesting. What's not to like? A magical company for a magical town. But...gotta go now... My half-hour is up, the dogs are anxiously awaiting their repast. May start howling soon... Doggy dinnertime here at Casa Canine. Tonght we're having Hill's Science Diet. Weight Loss Formula. You are most welcome to join us. If you lick your bowl clean. And guard it carefully. We don't stand on ceremony around here. Catch ya at KCPT next time I'm there. They tell me Dracula's going to be there for Hallowe'en....you might still be able to buy a ticket. Definitely worth sinking your teeth into that production. Give it a go.

Here's the thing: the shows may or may not be good. I have not been there in years, mostly because…read moreDenise Winter (artistic director) has nudged the community right out the door. Denise wants "professional actors" to show all us local yokels how to do theater. She does this while promoting this as a "local theater." That is dishonesty in its purest form. This theater is now local by location ONLY. They have eliminated (willingly, I might add) any element of the uniqueness of Port Townsend from the theater are now giving you only the barest of bare minimums of the talent that Port Townsend has to offer. Take this to heart the next time you are looking for good, quality, PORT TOWNSEND talent.

Great, fun environment, great staff. One staff helpfully said for us to get our seats first so we'd…read morebe sitting together before one of us goes back for snacks.

We were very comfortable in the red velvet loveseat while watching our movie. The screen size and…read moresound quality were great!

We visited this quaint winery and cidery this weekend and found a very warm welcome by the owner, a…read morebeautiful walk through the grounds, and tasting flights for both wine and cider. The space can also be rented for events, which I imagine would be picturesque. They have both red and white wine options as well as a variety of cider to choose from, and you get 3 samples for a tasting. Our ultimate favorite, though, was actually their blackberry shrub vinegar that had amazing flavor, and both us and the other couple we were with had to go home with a bottle. This is really a beautiful, peaceful setting perfect for decompressing after a long week. The owners are incredibly gracious hosts as well and made it a very pleasant experience for us.

This is an amazing hidden gem in Port Townsend. I was visiting some relatives and came here for a…read morewine/cider tasting. I had wine and cider and everything was delicious. They also have charcuterie boards if you are hungry. The owners are the kindest people and were so kind. They took us on a tour of the greenhouse and as a plant person I thoroughly enjoyed all of the greenery and plant life. I would definitely recommend this place for a visit or to come any day if you live locally. They also do private events like weddings.

On week-ends, during fair weather, this place gets packed!…read more It's quite popular with families with children, as there's a field for the kids to roam and play. People play Frisbee and cornhole, or just chill on the Adirondack chairs. On chillier days or if staying for the evening, bring a blanket, a poncho or a coat. There are multiple vendors that sell food (pizza, vegan ice cream and such), though they do not operate every week-day. There's a drinking room inside, which is also where people congregate in the winter. They've got a large variety of their ciders on tap accompanied by helpful descriptions. The bartenders are friendly and will steer you right if you need help making a selection. There's flights and glass pours. The flights are fun - I highly recommend doing it! My friends and I, we do a flight per two people, and then we each order a glass (or two) of our favorites. During cold winter, they also sell hot cider (not-alcoholic), which you can have spiked with apple spirit. On week-end nights, there's often live music playing in the early evening in the big tent / dining hall. It's open air, so bring a blanket or a coat

It's hard to not leave with warm feelings from a "farm" experience because well, the land is giving…read moregifts, and an encounter with a space that reminds us of the true source--of our own lives--is like a soothing bath we didn't realize we needed. It is a stark contrast from the consumerist drudgery, hyper-stimulation, and quotidian violence of the modern U.S. market-scape which has metastasized like a bad rash over the land. An alternative way of relating to strangers and community members alike, around long wooden tables, listening to local folk performers stirs up a sense of communality from long-ago genetic and cultural memories. Eating good food, and drinking from a curated collection of ciders each infused and brewed slightly differently makes you feel "rich" in the true sense of humanity and wellbeing. I recommend this unusual vision of communal gathering -- where you can wander between wooden beam-constructed huts in which various food vendors are selling specialty items, then gather to sit down and eat in a large tent. Here you can also enjoy open farm vistas, and explore some planted rows. There is whimsical art festooned around the collection of low-slung huts. The ground is not paved so you can feel as if you are in touch with the earth. My food choice was a bahn mi sandwich which was excellently executed with toasted bread, both tasty and filling. It used a tempeh made with wheat grown in Chimacum itself. It had beautifully pickled daikon, carrots, and cilantro while the mayo was warming. Missing jalapenos were compensated for with chili sauces that you could custom add. I washed this down with a small six ounce glass of a mix of ciders because I couldn't decide my favorite flavors (strawberry infused cider was my jam that day). Be aware that food vendors will be different depending on the day of your visit. I feel that the care & finesse with which the bahn mi was executed is an indication of the high caliber of curated, prepared food available for purchase at this "farm" experience. Get back to the land and lower your blood pressure at Finn River Farm and Cidery!

Amazing store. Love browsing this gallery. I've purchased several items for my home here over the…read moreyears as well as gifts for my family. We love the quality craftsmanship of the local artists showcased here. Come check them out!

Wonderfully curated gallery of wood craft including a nice collection of native art. I've purchased…read moreseveral items for our home as well as some wood for my own woodshop. Great selection of flattened live edge and local woods. Bonnie is great and Harvey loves a good conversation. (I sense he is sometimes misunderstood by customers. Personally, I enjoy shooting the breeze with Harvey and have picked up a few useful tips for my own woodworking. He is truly a character.) We always visited the Port Townsend gallery, but I think I prefer the Port Hadlock location. No issues with parking and the more remote surroundings fit the vibe. Forest Gems is a a real gem of a place.

Okay I read the other reviews after I went there and was kind of shocked. Did I really go to the…read moresame place. *checks gps* I guess I did. So I'm a cosplayer and my hair has to be cut exactly like what I am cosplaying or god forbid I have to wear a wig. I hate wigs... First ask for Granny as I can only vouch for her, as I haven't been stylied by anyone else yet. I asked for my hair to be cut like Ramona Flowers. I showed her two pictures. One of the side and one of the front. My hair looks exactly like Ramona Flowers hair. I mean exactly! It's is the best hair cut I have ever received! Note: Do not be a ninja like me when you walk in lol. She didn't even know I was there and I set her back 20 minutes. I really am sorry about that. She was beyond polite though about it. When you walk in politely tell someone your there for a hair appointment as this place is big and the chair location sucks. They can't see you over the desk. I guess I should have mentioned that?

As a school it is probably the worst there is. Students are not taught, they are forced to work on…read moreclients before they are ready, and they are treated cruelly with insane rules. They also charge every student a different tuition and are the least professional people I have ever met. That said, Granny does her very best to be a good teacher and is really kind to the students. As a salon I would caution people to never go there, they do not take sanitation seriously at all - re use disposable pedicure baths, do not properly clean implements, etc. When the health dept. comes in everyone runs around to try and make things look up to par. Seriously avoid this place. I know, I went there.