Anne Simpson, a Bellevue Realtor and Seabrook homeowner, visited Seabrook for a weekend and ended up finding a place that truly felt like home.

As a self-proclaimed “beach person,” Annie, as most people call her, grew up on the shores of Lake Michigan before moving to the West Coast. Although Annie has happily lived in Bellevue, WA for many years, she was almost surprised to feel an immediate connection with Seabrook. “It was the first place to really feel like home since I left Michigan,” says Annie of the budding new beach town she found on a work retreat in 2007.

With an easy 2 ½ hour drive from home, no ferries to wait for, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, Annie quickly realized that Seabrook was a place she would be able to enjoy often and would feel safe visiting alone. Although she had thought that she might end up in either the San Juan Islands or perhaps somewhere on Hood Canal, after only two visits Annie knew Seabrook was a place she wanted to be a part of. “You’re not just buying a house at Seabrook,” says Annie, “you’re becoming a part of a real community.”

Although she can often be found enjoying the company of good friends around town or the sunny front porch of her cottage “Sea La Vie” with her dog Rex, it is the excitement of learning how the town is growing and changing that Annie most looks forward to on her visits to Seabrook. While there were only 75 homes in Seabrook when Annie first fell in love with this seaside village, she has watched it grow to nearly 180 homes and businesses.

“There is a vibrancy and excitement about Seabrook that is hard to find,” says Annie. “The adventurous spirit that contributed to creating Seabrook has really set the tone for something special here. There is always something exciting going on and something new to see! Besides…where else can you be a part of building a town?”

Nationally acclaimed Seattle artist, Nathan DiPietro, will have the great honor of displaying his latest works of art at the prestigious Woodside/Braseth Gallery in Seattle through April 22. His art pieces will be rather unique, however. They will be dominated by a seamless synthesis of nature and real estate, of civilization and wilderness, of the coast and life beside it. Yes, you’ve guessed right, our very own Seabrook is Nathan DiPietro’s main topic of inspiration for his latest art showing and his paintings look absolutely amazing!

“I was drawn to Seabrook because it’s the physical edge of the newest wave of civilization, creeping up the coast towards the northwest tip of America. The architecture evokes the beach communities of Nantucket and incorporates craftsman and bungalow accents. Oyster shells line the paths. The cedar shingles on the houses come from the mill two miles north, in dilapidated Moclips. Fire pits and shuffleboard edge the park. The town’s grocery and restaurant complete the package, providing all the comforts of urban living. It’s the border where wilderness becomes Seabrook that I find to be most interesting.” – Nathan DiPietro

The official grand opening of DiPietro’s display called “New Northwest Coast: Investigating Seabrook Washington” will be held this Thursday, March 18, starting at 5:30pm. Please join members of our Seabrook Team and other distinguished artists and guests for this reception.

The Woodside/Braseth Gallery is located on 9th Avenue in downtown Seattle.

For directions, click here.

Hope to see you all there!

Ever since its release, our Lily Walk neighborhood has been immensely popular among buyers and Seabrook Cottage Rentals guests!

Even now, after all 17 homes have been gobbled up and the neighborhood is completely sold out, people are still interested in finding out more about these lovely beach homes.

That is why our design team has been working long and hard on implementing a similar neighborhood to Lily Walk in other parts of Seabrook. In fact, we are all but ready to release our brand new neighborhood, Madison Lane!

Madison Lane will be a neighborhood outfitted with similar house styles to those found in Lily Walk and will be a little closer to the center of town and the beach.

If Lily Walk & Madison Lane aren’t your style, then get excited for our other upcoming East Main neighborhood, Madison Lane’s “Seabrook Avenue” neighbor. For more information on Madison Lane and East Main cottages, stay tuned to the Seabrook Blog. A big announcement is coming soon!

Don’t want to wait? Then check out Seabrook’s Front Street Townhomes – incredibly priced and situated just a stone’s throw away from the beach and retail district! This is the best way to be super close to the ocean without buying an oceanfront house!

Many of you have probably witnessed all the growth Seabrook’s experienced lately. If you haven’t yet, browse our available vacation rentals and pick your favorite beach cottage!

In the meantime, we’ve prepared a slideshow of the latest Lily Walk progress…enjoy!