Woodsong
Arts & Music Festival
Travel Information
Orcas Info // Transportation/Directions // Accommodations
Need to know where you're going once you get to the island? Use our MAP!
Orcas Island Info:
For information on Orcas Island activities, accomodations, businesses, etc,
please visit the following websites:
- "San Juan Web's" Visitor Planning Guide: sanjuanweb.com/orcas/
- Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce: orcasislandchamber.com
Getting to Orcas: Orcas Island, located in the San Juans, is accessed by ferry or plane.
By Ferry: Orcas Island is serviced by the Washington State Ferry System. Ferries to Orcas depart several times a day from Anacortes, WA. In the summer months, ferries fill up quickly, and if you are driving a vehicle, it is advisable to arrive about 4 hours before the scheduled departure. Walk/bike-ons should try to arrive 30 minutes before departure.
- Ferry Fees: For up-to-date
ferry fee information, please visit the Washington State Ferries website
at wsdot.wa.gov/ferries/.
- Getting to the Ferry Terminal: To
get to the ferry terminal when traveling from the Seattle area, go
North on I-5, then (after about 1.5 hours of driving) take exit 230
- Highway 20 West to Anacortes/Burlington. Turn left at the light
onto Highway 20. Follow the highway to Anacortes, and then follow
the signs to the ferry terminal. The drive from Seattle to the ferry
terminal takes approximately 2 hours in total.
When traveling from Bellingham, or Canada, drive south on I-5, and
take exit 230. You will come to an intersection (McDonalds can be
seen straight across the street). Here, turn right onto Goldenrod
Rd (aka Goldenrod Drive). At the first light, turn left onto Highway
20. Follow the highway to Anacortes, and from there follow the signs
to the ferry terminal.
- For the current ferry schedule and fare information, visit the WSF website or call 1-888-808-7977.
By Plane: There are two seaplane charters that make flights to Orcas Island from the Seattle area. You will need to arrange transportation from the plane's landing site to the festival (see taxi info below). For more information on flights, follow one of the links below or call:
- Kenmore Air: kenmoreair.com or 1-800-543-9595
- NW Sea Planes: nwseaplanes.com or 1-800-690-0086
On-island Travel: Once on the island, you'll find that cars are the most frequently used method of transportation, but bicycling is definitely a possibility. The Crow's Nest (where the festival is held) is 3 1/2 miles from the ferry landing. From Crow's Nest it is another 4 miles to the town of Eastsound. Keep in mind that the area is hilly.
Taxi Service on Orcas:
Orcas Island Taxi: 1-800-942-1926 (local: 376-8294)
Orcas Island Shuttle:
Orcas Island Shuttle has made the Crow's Nest a stop on their public bus
route during the festival! The route includes going from the ferry into
town. Day passes are $5 per person. Please check out their website for more information. Their phone number is (360) 376-RIDE. Reservations
are needed, so please call ahead. They also offer Taxi service and car rentals.
Getting to the Festival:
Woodsong's Annual Arts & Music Festival is held at the Crow's Nest,
a 20 acre piece of property in Orcas Island's Crow Valley. Once you get
off the ferry, follow the cars as they exit to the left. You are now on
Horseshoe Highway, the main road that traces Orcas' horseshoe-like shape.
The Crow's Nest is about 3 1/2 miles away. The first section of road will
contain a couple hills. As the road follows the last hill down, you will
see a long, somewhat flat and straight stretch before you. When you have
traveled about 3 1/2 miles from the ferry landing, you will notice the road
curve sharply to the right. A bit after this the main road will curve sharply
to the left. As it is curving left, you will see Swan Road on your right
with a row of mailboxes to the left of it. Turn right (which is more like
going straight) onto this gravel road (If you miss Swan Road, you will soon
see McNallie Lane on your right, and will need to turn around). As soon
as you are on Swan Road, turn right on the second driveway (Emma's Lane).
Crow's Nest Address:
358 Emma's Lane
Eastsound, WA 98245
Woodsong Concerts' Phone Number:
(360) 376-3424 (during the week of the festival) - ask for Burke or Barbara
(360) 376-2926 (to leave a message)
Think you might get a little bored on the way here? Print out our list of: Things to do in the Car and Ferry Line!
Camping at the Crow's Nest-
Most festival-goers opt to stay somewhere on the 20, wooded, park-like acres
that make up the festival grounds. Come prepared for camping and pitch your
tent wherever you like on this parklike 20-acre site.
Bathroom Facilities: There will be portable toilets at various locations in the festival area. If you would like a shower, hot showers are available at Moran State Park (about 8 miles from the festival site). The rates usually run at 50 cents for 3 minutes of hot water (cold showers are free).
Campfires: No campfires will be allowed on the property during the festival due to the summer burn ban. You may bring your own hibachi, and we will have a couple gas barbecues set up for everyone's use.
Pets: As much as you may want to bring your "extremely well-behaved" Fido along, no pets are allowed on the property (The only exception would be a service dog). Eastsound Kennels, about 1/2 mile away, would be happy to board your pet. Call (360) 376-2410 for more information.
What to Bring: Camping equipment (tent,
sleeping bags etc.) as well
as meal supplies and food (potluck breakfast ingredients, lunches,
paper plates and utensils, non-alcoholic drinks etc.)
Public Campground
Moran State Park is about 8 miles away and is a nice place to camp along the
shores of Cascade Lake. However, during the summer you must reserve a space
well in advance by contacting the Washington State Parks Department. You can
do this via phone (1-888-CAMPOUT) or online: http://www.parks.wa.gov/reserve.asp
Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Resorts
If you have babies or a strong distaste for camping, you can find your own
accommodations around the island. These fill up fast during the summer, so
we suggest you call them ASAP! For information on availability check the internet
at orcasisland.org,
and click on the "lodging" link on the left for a complete listing
of hotel and bed and breakfast accommodations.
Festival Questions? Visit the FAQ or Contact page!