Archive for Living on the Coast
Windermere Foundation Donates to Seashore Family Literacy
With a portion of every Windermere sale donated to the the Windermere foundation, the owners of Windermere West Coast Properties and Real Estate Gallery have committed a yearlong effort to support the Seashore Family Literacy program. On February 21, 2013 the Windermere Foundation presented Seashore Family Literacy with another generous donation to help support their Achievement [...]
Share the Warmth with Coastal Families
In this tough climate, there are men, women & children struggling to stay warm. From now until December 19th both Windermere offices in Seal Rock and Newport are collection points for new and used (clean!) winter clothing such as coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, blankets and even sleeping bags. These are gathered up weekly and taken [...]
Oregon Beach Agates: What, Where and When
There are a thousand reasons to visit Oregon’s beaches. Every season has its own attraction to be here. Spring time is a good time for whale watching. The summer time is excellent for relaxation and cooling off when the weather is hot. The winter time with its spectacular storms and crashing waves. Of course autumn [...]
Oregon Coast Living: Be Beach and Water Savvy
Living in a Coastal community such as Newport Oregon is wonderful, with its miles and miles of uncrowded beaches. However, you should know that our stretch of the Pacific coast has the same kind of rip currents that generate news stories at crowded vacation spots elsewhere. The people who find themselves in trouble are usually [...]
Newport: The Friendliest… REALLY!
I heard a quote one time that stuck with me, “The nice part about living in a small town is that when you don’t know what you’re doing, someone else does.” When I first heard it, I thought it sounded like having nosy neighbors that knew more about your life than you did. Then I [...]
An Oregon Coast Christmas
Snow is a very rare occurance on the Oregon Coast. Sant Claus usually sees scenes like this from his sleigh. While your new Newport or Waldport home or condo may never see much of the cold white stuff, that doesn’t mean that Christmas on the Oregon Coast is a low key affair. The towns dazzle with [...]
Clamming on the Oregon Coast
Pity the poor novice when they begin to try the native sport of clamming in Waldport, Newport, or elsewhere on the beautiful central Oregon coast. Like the fellow pictured above they often attack the clams with their shovel rather than using the time honored ‘stealth’ approach. You see, when you walk out the front door [...]
Attention All Readers and Writers !
Lately those looking for Oregon Coast real estate, particularly those looking for beachfront property in Newport and Yachats, have noticed something new. Poetry groups, writers workshops, and reading clubs have been springing up like proverbial mushrooms after a spring rain. It seems that retired folks actually enjoy snuggling up in front of a woodstove or [...]
Newport Oregon Real Estate: tips for your house-hunting visit
Summer is a wonderful time to visit the Oregon Coast. Especially if you are in the market for a full time or vacation residence. The weather is warm and everything is very green. So the question is, “how do I see all there is to see and find out what Coastal living is all about?” [...]
Does it really rain in Newport ?
Some people are of the opinion that it frequently rains along the beautiful central Oregon Coast. While it is true that the area can sometimes see up to 80 inches of rain per year, the drama of a winter storm is absolutely worth the experience. Imagine sipping hot tea in front of a roaring fire [...]
