Helen and Joe, co-owners of Soma Ranch, recently returned from a great hiking retreat with family at the "Soma Cabin" in Lake Cushman, close to Olympic National Park. The trip was a lovely mix of family time, completing some chores (even cabin work felt like a fun vacation!), and discovering new attractions, like the nearby Disc Golf course.
We were amazed to see how many trees and shrubs in bloom on our property, including Great Laurel (Rhododendron Maximum), Kanzan (Prunus serrulata), Golden Chain Tree (Laburnum anagyroides), Spanish BlueBell (Hyacinthoides hispanica), Rhododendron Delavayi.
Our favorite morning walk from the cabin is a nice stroll along the paths, through the woods, and past the pond to a lovely cove on Lake Cushman, just a 10-minute walk away. We were happy to see the water level nearly back to full, perfect for summer swimming and boating! It’s wonderful to enjoy such a beautiful area without needing to drive.
We had a great time at the nearby Disc Golf Course, just a short walk from the cabin. We played the front 9 holes and can’t wait to come back to try the new back 9. We enjoy the idea of playing all 18 holes for a complete game. Found a fabulous app that provides a map, details of the course (and courses throughout the US) and a fun way to keep score. Highly recommend downloading UDisc before heading out to the course (Cell phone coverage is super fast at the cabin, slower in the woods!)
Our new favorite place to explore is Port Orchard, which is just a lovely and relaxing 60-minute drive from the Cabin. The scenic route along the water offers breathtaking and stunning views of the beautiful Hood Canal. The amazing waterfront Alderbrook Resort and Spa is about half way, and well worth dropping in. During our Port Orchard visit, we explored the Freedom Boat Club, had a delightful lunch at the Peninsula Brewery, and strolled leisurely down the charming main street. Next time, we plan to take the Ferry from Port Orchard to Seattle and enjoy a nice cup of coffee at one of the many great cafes there.
We’re super excited to see how three wonderful “friend and family” groups have booked the cabin for their upcoming stay: our dentist along with his family, a local Nia teacher and her husband, and a family we’ve had the pleasure of knowing for many years. We truly love sharing this “slice of heaven” with folks we know and cherish.
Here’s more information:
This 2 bedroom, 2 bath, cabin Near Lake Cushman is a fabulous retreat location for relaxing, hiking and enjoying the beautiful scenery this part of the world has to offer. The good news for the Terry family is
The cabin is within easy driving distance of Seattle (where our Daughter and Son-in-Law live)
The area is Liliana’s “Happy Place” (and we now understand why)
If you are interested in booking please contact us at cabin@somaranch.com, let us help you book direct and save with our “family and friend’s” rate.
We are beginning to curate the best local hikes and experiences into bespoke small group hiking vacations. Please email cabins@somaranch.com if you are interested in signing up for a fabulous vacation with Helen, staying in the cabin, enjoying all these wonderful opportunities.
