HAPPENINGS AT THE INN
‘tis the season! our holiday bar is back
The holiday spirit is alive at Captain Whidbey! Our Restaurant bar is fully outfitted with over-the-top holiday décor, setting the perfect merry and bright atmosphere for your friends and family. Get ready to grab a seat and try a festive cocktail. Then, stay for a delicious dinner at The Restaurant. Stop in during the month of December and visit our holiday bar during the most magical time of the year on Whidbey.
Christmas Eve and Christmas dinner
Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25
Captain Whidbey welcomes you and your loved ones to gather for a one-of-a-kind Christmas Feast on the evenings of December 24th and 25th. Dig into this four-course meal with holiday favorites like American Wagyu Short Ribs, Smoked Sablefish, and Chocolate Ganache Speculaas cookies. Enjoy the same special menu on both nights—perfect for whichever evening fits your holiday plans. Explore the full menu.
Menu items are subject to change.
East coast toast
Tuesday, December 31
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Captain Whidbey. Join us for five delicious courses, bubbly in hand, as we ring in 2025 together with a restaurant-wide East Coast Toast at 9 PM. Reserve your table and welcome the New Year in the warm embrace of our storied shores. Tickets are $85 per person. View the full menu here.
Menu items are subject to change.
A Winter getaway with Filson
January 7–12, 2025
We’re teaming up with our longtime friends at Filson to bring you a week of cold-weather camaraderie and hands-on experiences at Captain Whidbey. Warm up with live music and Westland Whiskey cocktails, sharpen your carving skills with master woodworker Bob King, and learn the art of fireside cooking with Ashley Rodriguez. Between activities, explore the wild shoreline, stoke the lodge fire, and swap stories with others who value grit, tradition, and the call of the outdoors.
Book a night or stay the whole weekend. Forge new connections, embrace the season, and make this your winter tradition.
muddy boots supper club
January 8, February 5, March 12, & April 2
Join us for the Muddy Boots Supper Club—a series of four unforgettable evenings of community, conversation, and incredible food. Gather around the table to savor dishes like Smoked Salmon, Duck Confit, Focaccia Pizza, and Dutch Babies. Each night features a new menu, offering a fresh take on the art of dining and the connections that make it special.
Menu items are subject to change.
UNWIND INTO SLEEP AT CAPTAIN WHIDBEY
Created just for our guests, embark on a 20-minute recorded meditation to relax your mind and body, inspiring you to drift off to sleep. Written by Stephanie Gailing and produced by Nick Patri, this curated Captain Whidbey experience features a multitude of sleep-inducing techniques including gentle breathing, autogenic relaxation, binaural beats, and a gratitude practice. Contact our Guest Services team to learn more.
WEEKLY AT CAPTAIN WHIDBEY
We invite Captain Whidbey guests to join in on weekly happenings, all included as part of your stay.
WELLNESS STUDIO & SAUNA
Daily 8 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 9 pm
Check out our Wellness Studio & Sauna, where you can unplug, daydream, meditate, stretch, and do what your body needs to do when you make your way to Whidbey.
s’mores
Friday & Saturday from 7 pm - 10 pm
Visit the front desk to receive a complimentary house-made s’mores kit to enjoy at our lobby or outdoor firepits.
LOVE NOTES & CHAMPAGNE
Sunday from 4 pm - 5 pm
Set in our fireplace hearth, built in 1910, there is a secret removable rock where guests can place love notes to leave behind. Sip champagne while writing messages to passed loved ones, sweet notes to a special someone, or simply detailing memories of your stay. Letters will live in our Love Notes album for future guests to read.
MOVIE NIGHT
Monday from 7 pm - 10 pm
Join us in the Wellness Center for a staff-selected movie night, complete with popcorn and candy for a perfect evening of relaxation.
PROPERTY SCAVENGER HUNT
Tuesday
Explore the property using clues from the Front Desk. Complete the scavenger hunt and receive a prize!
wine & charcuterie
Wednesday and Thursday from 4 pm - 5 pm
Join us for a simple glass of wine and charcuterie board pairing in our lobby.