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                        Christmas in the Country               
 2009 Tour Map of Bainbridge Island
                                

Christmas in the Country 2009 Map
Christmas in the Country 2009 Tour Map
                                  Directions                                      
    
     The directions given below are from the Bainbridge Ferry terminal. You may visit the venues in any order. The Island can be accessed from the Kitsap Pennisula from the north across the Agate Pass bridge. When approaching from the north, you may choose to visit the venues in reverse order. There are maps and tour guides at each venue, as well as, at our sponsors:  BI Chamber of Commerce on the corner of Highway 305 and Winslow Way which is just off the ferry landing. (206) 842-3700 and Bainbridge Travel (206) 780-5010 or (800) 550-0135, 337 High School Rd NE in the Village Shopping center just off of Highway 305 at the second stop light off the ferry traveling north. Signs will guide you along the journey as well.


1. Lynwood Commons Suite G ~ Lynwood Center
     4779 & 4569 Lynwood Center Rd. NE
     From the ferry terminal in Winslow, take a left onto Winslow Way. At the next intersection turn left onto Wyatt Way. Follow the road downhill to the sharp left curve and head up the hill. Just past the crest of the hill, take the next right onto Bucklin Hill Rd and follow the curve to the left onto Lynwood Center Rd. After a mile or so you will see the old Tudor building and new construction ahead. Lynwood Commons is the first multistory complex on the right just past Baker Hill Rd. Turn right into the parking area. Park any where there. Suite G is towards the far end of the parking lot near Baker Hill Rd. Stop in for lunch at Walts Market.

    You may walk from there to Lynwood Center or find closer parking for Treehouse Cafe, and Edna's Beach Cafe across the Point White Rd. intersection.

2. Countryman Stables
     5349 McDonald NE
     Return to Lynwood Center Rd and drive back north to the intersection of Bucklin Hill and Blakely Ave. Turn left and go back down the hill. Take a right at the bottom of the hill onto Eagleharbor Dr. Drive to McDonald Rd and turn right. You will find Countryman Stables a short distance on the right. The stables are covered so the pony rides are still in comfort during inclement weather. Park on site. If not heading for the pony rides do not turn right onto Eagleharbor Dr. but continue back up the hill on Wyatt Way.

3.  Hajnalka's Studio
     8842 Mandus Olson Rd
    
Continue north on Wyatt Way. Just after beginning to climb the hill, take a left onto Finch Rd and then vear right onto Sportmansclub Rd. Cross High School Rd. At the next intersection of Sportsmanclub and New Brooklyn, take a left.  After a bit of a drive and a rise in the road, Mandus Olson is on right. Hajnalka's Studio is the first house on the right. Please park completely off the road.

Shuttle Bus Park & Ride: Woodward Middle School
9125 Sportsmanclub Rd, west corner of New Brooklyn & Sportsmanclub Rd.

4. Sweetlife Farm

     9631 Summerhill Lane
     Return to New Brooklyn Rd.and take a left. Back at the intersection of New Brooklyn and Sportsmanclub Rd, take a left.  Just before reaching highway 305, take a left on Wardwell. (If coming from the north, take a right off of highway 305 at the stop light at Sportsman Club Rd and an immediate right onto Wardwell.) When Wardwell turns right, continue straight and follow the road deep into the woods up McRedmond Rd., a narrow unpaved lane, and then left onto Summerhill.  The house is clearly marked on the right. Parking is onsite and also along Summerhill Rd on the right side only. Traffic will be one way approaching Sweetlife Farm up McRedmond Rd. When leaving Fortner's driveway, turn left onto Summerhill and continue straight ahead onto Secretariat, then right on Triple Crown, then right onto Wardwell and back to the main highway 305. This is exit only! No exit on McRedmond Rd. Signs will lead the way.
 
5. Island Music Center
     10598 Valley Rd. NE 
    
At the stoplight at the intersection of Highway 305 and Sportsmanclub Rd, proceed straight ahead
across the highway onto Madison Ave N.  Veer left and travel up the slowing rising hill. At the intersection of Madison and Valley turn R.  Proceed through the next intersection of Valley and Sunrise Dr. Island Music Center is on the left just after the intersection. Parking on site.

6.
Hazel Creek Farm
     8903 NE Koura Rd.
     Retrace your drive and return to highway 305 and take a right. Drive north. Enter the left turn lane down the highway and then take a left (west) on Koura Rd. Find the Hazel Creek Farm/Montessori School second drive to the left. Parking is onsite.


            
May your days be merry and bright!

Christmas in the Country 2009