Sequim Move

We are now located in the Northwestern-most part of Washington State, about six miles north and west of Sequim.

Since October 6, 2004, our location is:

Jim Yount

Mary Anne Lauby

292 Lone Eagle Lane

Sequim Washington 98382

(360) 681-7660
go here for current e mail contact information

The photo (above) was taken out our guest room window, and looks square at Hurricane Ridge. Click on the thumbnail to see a slightly larger image; you'll have to see it in person to get the full effect.

In the last year or so since we started planning our move, we've gotten many questions about the place in the far North-Western corner of Washington state with the funny name. Sequim (pronounced "skwim") is an Indian word meaning quiet waters. It is our hope that these pages will help answer some of those questions, and help our friends from Eastern Washington find their way here to visit. Many have also asked about retiring here. There are many positive reasons to do so, and a few negatives we considered when making the choice; both are listed on the things to do page.

Finding us

To begin with, we really aren't in Sequim, strictly speaking. We're located in rural Clallam county, about six miles North and West of town, and about a twenty minute walk from the Dungeness Spit. Naming streets seems to be a local industry; you'll need a map to find us; there are some maps here that will help.

Getting here from Eastern Washington

Going from the South East corner of the state to the very Northwestern corner will take at least five and a half hours, by the shortest (and least scenic) route. It is therefore difficult to visit here from Eastern Washington on a weekend; plan on spending a few days, at least. One suggestion would be to take one of the scenic routes (several are really very pretty) and make getting here half the fun. This page outlines the routes, and tells you what we've learned on taking each of them.

Photo Gallery

We've accumulated photos that show some of our favorite places up here. Take a look.

Climate: weather expectations

Sequim is in a "blue hole" of dry weather, with an annual rain fall (16 inches) drier than Walla Walla. It is the sunniest spot in Western Washington. Check out the weather links on this page.

What to pack

There's a lot more here, in addition to choices about packing an umbrella, and whether you should take your passport on trips to Victoria (yes). Read more here.

Things to do

The Olympic Peninsula is a vacation destination for many people. Most are attracted by the scenery; others find the Victorian city of Port Townsend, the charm of Victoria BC, or one of the many festivals or events hard to resist. Explore more using the links on this page.

Why did we move?

After more than a year in the planning, we think we made the right move. Many friends are also planning their retirement, and we get lots of questions about our choice. Here's some thoughts.

Our Construction Experience

We designed our own home, with the help of our builder, Cornerstone. The experience was truly a joy, and completely missing any of the stress and terror that sometimes happens when you build. There are some construction photos here.