September Might Be Our Best-Kept Secret | | |
I have always thought September is one of the best months to be in Port Ludlow.
Summer may be winding down, but around here that doesn't mean things are slowing down. The days are still beautiful, the trails are calling, the golf course is in great shape, and our local farms are entering one of the most abundant times of the year.
There is also something different about September. The summer crowds begin to thin, the mornings get a little cooler, and you start to see those first hints of fall around the Olympic Peninsula. It is the perfect time to slow down and enjoy everything our corner of the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
For me, one of the best parts is what's happening in our kitchen. This is harvest season, and Chef Kyle and his team have an incredible selection of locally grown ingredients to work with. Tomatoes, squash, greens, herbs, berries and so much more are making their way from nearby farms into dishes at the Fireside.
September is also a great month to make Port Ludlow your home base for exploring. Play a round of golf, hike the trails (be sure to check out the new mural on the Ludlow Falls Interpretive Trail, seen above), take an e-bike for a spin, head into Port Townsend, explore the farms of Chimacum Valley, or do absolutely nothing except grab a glass of wine and enjoy the view from the veranda.
Sometimes the best getaway isn't about having a packed itinerary. It's about finding a beautiful place, slowing things down a little, eating really good food, and deciding what you feel like doing next.
That's September in Port Ludlow.
We hope you'll come experience it with us.
Cheers,
Dan Ratigan
General Manager
| | | | If you'd like to get a little closer to where all that good food comes from, time your visit for the Jefferson County Farm Tour on Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20. It's a free, self-guided weekend — a suggested $10 donation per car — when farms across the county open their gates. It's a chance to meet the growers, wander the fields, and see firsthand the people and places behind so much of what we serve. | | | |
Fall for Port Ludlow
Stay two nights and save 25% + enjoy a $50 Fireside credit, on us!
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September and October might just be our favorite time of year in Port Ludlow.
The summer crowds begin to disappear, the days are still beautiful, our local farms are bursting with the flavors of harvest season, and there's just enough crispness in the air to remind you that fall is on its way.
So why rush home?
Stay two nights and we'll take 25% off each nights stay, plus you'll receive a $50 dining credit to enjoy at the Fireside.
Spend your days golfing, hiking, exploring the Chimacum Valley, cruising around on an e-bike, or simply relaxing by the water. Then settle in for dinner and experience what Chef Kyle and his team are creating with the bounty of the season.
Book by September 5th for stays through October 31.
Two nights. Great food. Beautiful fall days. Sounds like a pretty good reason to stay a little longer.
| | Two night minimum required. Use promo code FALL. | | Our Local Farms Are in Full Harvest Mode | |
Each week, we receive fresh availability sheets from nearly a dozen local farms, and right now the choices are incredible. Tomatoes, greens, herbs, berries, vegetables and so much more are coming in at the peak of the season.
Chef Kyle is taking full advantage—bringing in as much locally grown goodness as we can use on our menus, along with some extra-special finds that our culinary team will pickle, preserve, and prepare so we can continue sharing the flavors of our local farms in the months ahead.
If locally sourced, freshly harvested, and expertly prepared sounds good to you than you should make your reservation now.
It doesn't get much more farm-to-table than this.
| | Washington has proclaimed September "Eat Local Month," a statewide tip of the hat to the farmers, fishermen, and food artisans who make this kind of cooking possible. Around here, eating local isn't so much a seasonal campaign as it is the way we've always done things — but it's a good excuse to celebrate the people who grow, raise, and catch what ends up on your plate. | | | |
Monthly Wine Tasting
Tuesday, Sept 8 from 4-7pm
September's Wine Tasting welcomes Michael Corso Selections, a national importer of French wines.
Francine Bachelier Chablis 2023
Janodet Moulin-à-Vent 2023
Château Sainte-Eulalie Minervois “Plaisir d’Eulalie” 2024
Clos Renon Bordeaux Superieur 2020
Château Armandière Cahors Malbec Ancestral 2019
Purchase tickets online to save, or simply stop in and pay at the door.
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Weekly Fireside Offerings
Farm Suppers every Wednesdays from 4pm to close through September
Last month of the year for this one!
Ala Carte Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays from 8am-2pm
Happy Hour is available 7 days a week from 4pm-6pm
| | One night, the cellar doors swing open. Join us for Raid the Cellar — a multi-course dinner pairing the Fireside's best local ingredients with standout Washington and Oregon wines, including a few rare bottles saved for the occasion. Seats are limited. | |
Don't miss your chance to enjoy the remaining wineries to visit Port Ludlow in 2026.
October 15 – Rotie Cellars
November 12 – Gard Estate Wine
Dec 10 – Bledsoe Family Winery
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Thinking about a golf event in 2027? This is the ideal moment to reach out. From an easygoing outing for a dozen friends to a charity tournament of three hundred, our team will help you plan a memorable day on one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic championship courses — just ninety minutes from Seattle.
Contact PGA Professional Jim for more details. 360.437.0272
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New season, and new golfers are welcome. Our PGA Jr. League Fall (9U) Season begins Wednesday, September 16 — a fun, supportive introduction to the swing and the skills behind our Sunday team scrambles.
Don't miss the deadline, registration closes September 3.
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September Events
The course will be closed some or all of the day when events are taking place and are subject to change.
US Kids: Sept 12th & 13th
Fall Aerification: Sept 20–22
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Crab Derby
Only a few more opportunities to catch the big one. Crabbing closes for the season Sept 7, 2026.
Week 1: Fred Ensman - 8.096”
Week 2: Karla Cross - 7.449”
Week 3: Cameron Anderson 8.005"
Week 4: Mark HIllman - 7.300"
Week 5: Lisa Coata - 7.615"
Week 6: Fergus Boys - 8.215"
Week 7: Natalie Fischer - 7.905"
Week 8: Braydon Wurtz - 7.647"
| | Week 7 winner Natalie with her haul. | |
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Marina Gift Shop
Have you visited the Marina Gift Shop lately?
It's stocked with more than you might expect—retail finds for the boat and the home, plus a lovely selection of locally made goods from artisans around the peninsula.
Next time you're visiting, come browse a while.
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Make This Year's Holiday Party One to Remember
You made it through another year. That deserves more than a conference room and a cheese tray.
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Bring your team together at Port Ludlow Resort for a holiday celebration that actually feels like a celebration.
Imagine cocktails by the fire, a holiday dinner created by Chef Kyle and his team, Washington wines, great conversation, and no one having to worry about the drive home because their room is just a few steps away.
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Whether you're planning an intimate dinner for your leadership team or a holiday celebration for the entire company, we'll help you create an evening that fits your group.
Make a night of it.
Add guestrooms, a private dinner, wine tasting, team activity, or even a round of winter golf and turn your company holiday party into a holiday getaway.
| Book Early & We'll Add a Little Holiday Cheer | |
Book your 2026 holiday party by October 15 and we'll waive the event room rental, and include a sparkling toast to kick off the evening
Dates are limited, especially for Thursday, Friday and Saturday celebrations.
Let us handle the details. You just bring the team.
| | End of Summer Music Celebration | |
Make plans to join us at the Inn for an evening of fantastic Budapest West music. They'll be featuring a lot of fun and familiar cover songs that you can sing along to, as well as engaging original compositions.
$10 cover charge. Pre-purchase your tickets below.
Friday, August 28 from 5-7pm
| | Upcoming Local Events & Activities | |
FRIDAYS: The Port Ludlow Friday Market in the Village Center from 10am-2pm through September.
Sun, Sept 6, 10am-3pm PLAL Labor Day Art Fair at the Inn
Sept 11-13 Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend.
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Wed, Sept 16: Open Studio 1pm-5pm
Sept 24-28 Port Townsend Film Festival
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