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Why You Should Visit Snohomish, WA

Snohomish, Washington, also known as "the antique capital of the Northwest," is one of our favorite year-round day trips from Greenlake Guest House. This small town is located just 30 minutes northeast of Seattle. We love browsing the shops and … Read more
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Explore Seattle's Ballard Neighborhood

Updated June 2024 Seattle is known for its distinctive and unique neighborhoods. Although the Greenlake neighborhood is our personal favorite, we always recommend that guests spend some time in Ballard, too, when visiting Seattle. It’s an easy 15-mi… Read more
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A Perfect Day Trip from Seattle to Whidbey Island

Updated for 2024 Whidbey Island is one of our favorite day trips from Greenlake Guest House for guests who have a car and want to explore beyond the Seattle city limits. Read more to learn where to go, what to do, and why it is worth a visit. Why Go … Read more
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Where to Eat Near Greenlake Guest House

Updated March 2024 We are fortunate to be located in a very walkable neighborhood here at Greenlake Guest House. Green Lake's 2.8 mile walking path is just steps away.  The Green Lake neighborhood has 2 small business districts within a few bloc… Read more
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Our Guide to Exploring Woodinville Wine Country

Let's raise a glass to our guide to exploring Woodinville Wine Country! Just a stone's throw from Seattle, this picturesque region is a wine lover's paradise, boasting world-class wineries and breathtaking scenery. Plan your winery getaway with Green… Read more
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Individual Asparagus & Cheddar Egg Strata Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes plus chill in refrigerator overnight, Baking Time: 26-28 minutes, Servings: 12 What is a strata? It is a layered dish made of eggs, bread, milk, and cheese. You might compare it to a savory bread pudding or a frittata. The textu… Read more
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25 Days of Christmas Cookies 2020

Background for 25 Days of Christmas Cookies: For the past few years, we've enjoyed delighting our guests with 25 Days of Christmas Cookies each December. Every day from December 1-25, we bake a fresh batch of Christmas cookies, choosing a new recipe … Read more
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Our Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes for 2021

At Greenlake Guest House, we started a tradition of baking special, daily Christmas cookies for our guests a few years ago. We call it “25 Days of Christmas Cookies.” We bake cookies that we don’t serve here during the rest of the year, drawing on a… Read more