Update: Since the originally planned Winemaker Dinner for Saturday, November 17 sold out in record time, Seabrook and Bookwalter Wines would like to welcome you to a second Winemaker Dinner scheduled for the night before, Friday, November 16. Read on for all the details and click Reserve Your Seat to sign up for the Friday dinner.

As the seasons change from Autumn to Winter, storm watching season on the Washington Coast is nearly upon us. While we love the experiences and emotions sunny summer days provide, we also have a special place in our hearts for sitting by the fireside on a stormy winter night with a glass of wine and a delicious meal. To kick off the 2012-2013 storm watching season, we are emphatically pleased to organize and offer a very special Winemaker Dinner featuring J. Bookwalter Wines in the luxurious Coastal Living House on Friday, November 16 at 7:00pm! That’s right, delicious food, incredible wine, and a breathtaking view of the ocean in a home that is unlike anything on the Washington Coast!

Before we dive into the details of the menu and wine pairings, we are honored to have John Bookwalter, owner and winemaker of the award winning Bookwalter Wines, join us to present and educate dinner patrons on the wine pairings offered with the delicious meal from Mill 109. For more than 15 years, Bookwalter Wines have been among the best wines in Washington State and we will be the first to say that we are more than excited to try their award winning wines.

We would also like to specially thank Anthology | Storied Destinations for providing the one-of-a-kind setting for this magical evening, The Coastal Living House. Designed exclusively for the nationally renowned Coastal Living Magazine, celebrated house designers Lew Oliver & Tim Clarke collaborated to create this 3,200 s.f. Pacific NW coastal shingle-style beach escape.

Positioned to take full advantage of the stunning Pacific Ocean views from three levels and resting in Seabrook’s sought after Northwest Glen neighborhood, the cottage looks out through an open forested bluff down to a wide sandy beach.

Thinking about the setting for this amazing evening gets our hearts beating and imagining the tastes and smells of the meal and the wine pairings makes our mouths water. Enjoy the details of the evening below and please don’t hesitate to comment if you have any questions on the meal or wine pairings!

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The Harbormaster shack where Christa first met Tony Jackett, the father of her child

Don’t be surprised if you walk around town and hear shouts of “Action,” “Cut,” and “Scene!” Starting this month, Hollywood-like film crews are coming to Seabrook and the Pacific Beach area to shoot an intriguing film inspired by the 2002 case of Christa Worthington.

“Denton Harbor”, a feature drama produced by Tusk Films of Los Angeles, will be partly spearheaded by Seabrook homeowner and resident Arthur Egeli. Already a producer of several past films, Arthur also signs off as the original story-writer of the Denton Harbor plot.

The original Christa Worthington case is an interesting one. Born in 1956, Christa was a fashion writer on the East Coast and had written for publishing icons like Elle, Cosmopolitan, New York Times, etc. She had also co-written several books on fashion during her journalist career.

In January of 2002, she was suddenly found dead in her Cape Cod home. Her case was certainly not an easy one for the police to crack given that there were no initial suspects or substantial evidence. Finally, after a lengthy 3-year investigation, the police found their suspect through a DNA match. The man was later convicted to a life sentence in prison without parole.

Arthur Egeli interviewing Tony Jackett in Cape Cod

Instead of focusing on the murder case, Denton Harbor aims to portray the family drama and suffering that Christa’s murder had caused her family. Reminiscent of Cape Cod in architecture and terrain, Seabrook and Pacific Beach provide the perfect backdrop for the film. The producers from Tusk Films, Mohamed Mohsen and Nadim George, fell in love with the Washington coast views the minute they first laid eyes on them. It quickly made sense for Seabrook to be the location where the filming of the movie would take place.

If you’re at Seabrook in the months of October and November, be on the lookout for camera lights and movie sets. Who knows, you may be able to sneak in as a passer-by or an extra!

Here’s the official press release announcing the Denton Harbor movie picture:

PRESS RELEASE

September 30th, 2011

FEATURE FILM BASED ON THE CHRISTA WORTHINGTON CASE TO BE SHOT IN PACIFIC BEACH, WASHINGTON

Denton Harbor, a feature film inspired by the 2002 murder of Christa Worthington, will shoot in and around Pacific Beach during the month of November. The film is being produced by Tusk Films of Los Angeles. Pacific Beach resident Arthur Egeli is producing with Mohamed Mohsen and Nadim George of Tusk Films. Arthur Egeli wrote the original story and Ian Bowater wrote the screenplay. James Hyde, “Passions”, will play Rikki Olsen, a character reminiscent of Tony Jacket, the fisherman who was first suspected of the crime.

Arthur Egeli who spent summers painting in Provincetown, Massachusetts, met Tony Jackett in 1993 while filming Unconditional Love, a feature that was later bought by Miramax. When Worthington was murdered in 2002, all eyes turned on Jackett. Jackett, who was married with four kids, had fathered Worthington’s child. Jackett was later cleared, but was denied custody of the child.

The Christa Worthington case generated several books and countless television stories and coverage in Vanity Fair among others. “Invisible Eden” by Maria Flook become a New York Times bestseller two years after the crime and “Reasonable Doubt” just came out by Pulitzer prize winner Peter Manso. Though the producers hope for the best distribution for the project, “Denton Harbor” in the end is likely headed to television in the end, with several cable networks already showing strong interest in the project.

Driving through Copalis Crossing on the way to the Washington coast recently, you’ve surely noticed a charming little produce market luring tourists and locals in for fresh fruits and vegetables.

Voss Acres, North Beach’s newest local market, has quickly become a household name for fresh, quality produce and warm, friendly conversations. Since opening on Mother’s Day weekend, Voss Acres has been a delightful new addition for residents and tourists on the way to the beach.

You don’t just encounter a small produce market upon entering Voss Acres;  you immediately embark on a journey into the last century sprinkled with neat stories and traditions told by the pictures on the wall and casual conversations. Passionate owners, Steve and Sharon Voss, are always eager to share any of the fascinating history while shoppers pick fresh fruits and veggies.

For example, the house in which they both live right next to the market was built in 1898 and is one of the oldest houses in the North Beach area. What has been a renovating project for Steve over the past few years, was once a “mobile” home for the workers along the railroad – the house would move along with every section of railroad that was completed.

As you walk through the market, you’ll also notice many old souvenirs and artifacts. Steve and Sharon found most of these on the site of the house when they acquired the landmark, with some items dating back almost a 100 years. The most recent find being a spark plug piece from a Model T Ford (1909-1927).

If you circle the market building to the back, you’ll immediately spot a drove of pigs surrounded by little chicken and turkeys, ducks, etc. Fresh eggs are collected all week and sold on Saturdays.  In addition to the farm animals, adjacent is an organic farm that Steve has been passionately gardening for almost 10 years now. Local, organic carrots, beans, Swiss chard, and other vegetables are a big hit at Voss Acres. Regulars ask for them all the time as they are picked fresh and cleaned as you wait.

Otherwise, Voss Acres gets most of its produce from Charlie’s Produce in Seattle, who has an excellent network of local and national farmers delivering fresh food a couple times a week to Copalis Crossing.

Seabrook’s local grocery store has also started featuring Voss Acres’ products as of late. If you stop by the Lil’s Pantry on Front Street, greeting you is Sharon’s fresh produce that is sure to complete any meal or provide for grocery shopping during your stay at Seabrook.

Whichever way you decide to try Voss Acre’s fresh fruits and vegetables, you certainly won’t regret it. Furthermore, if you can learn a thing or two about the history of the area while you’re doing your grocery shopping, all the better. It is usually the context to a place and the people in it that make it a unique experience. Voss Acre has both, and a little bit extra.

In the meantime, check out the market’s website and add Sharon on Facebook for the latest information, news, and pictures out of Voss Acres.

Over the last two months, Seabrook’s Town Founder & President Casey Roloff hosted multiple webinars in which he previewed various Seabrook neighborhoods in more detail.

As our beach town grows, new parts of Seabrook emerge and become popular with our guests and buyers. In an attempt to further depict the image around these neighborhoods, as well as share their progress, everyone had the chance to attend 6 live webinars and find out about Seabrook’s progress firsthand. In addition, all webinar attendees had the exclusive chance to ask Casey any questions about the neighborhoods or Seabrook in general. Thank you to all who attended our webinars!

Starting with the general Seabrook overview of the neighborhoods, the webinars went into more depth on 5 different types of beach cottages:

• Madison Lane Cottages
• Front Street Townhomes
• East Main Cottages
• Alderwood Cottages
• NW Glen Oceanfront Homes

If you missed these webinars or just want to watch any of them again, you can now visit our Seabrook Webinars page and watch all of them on demand.

These live, short web-presentations have proven to be a great communication tool with our guests and followers. Stay tuned for more of these types of webinars in the near future! If you have any ideas of webinars you’d like to see about Seabrook, let us know in the comments below and we’ll be sure to consider them!

With a campfire burning, stars twinkling, and a warm breeze blowing, there’s nothing better than spending an evening outside with friends and family.  Such a perfect summer evening calls for the perfect summer dessert and there is nothing so quintessentially summer as a s’more!  All it takes is a few gooey marshmallows, a delicious chocolate bar, and a scrumptious graham cracker to create this classic summer treat. Whether you’re looking for a new take on the traditional recipe or just want to stick with what you now, here are five delicious s’mores recipes!

The Classic S’more

Nothing quite like the original!

1 large marshmallow
1 chocolate candy bar (1.5 oz)
1 graham cracker

Skewer the marshmallow on a long pointy stick over an open flame until it begins to brown and melt. Break the graham cracker in half and sandwich the chocolate between the cracker and the hot marshmallow.  Allow the marshmallow to cool for a moment before eating.

Chocolate Peanut Butter S’mores

Three of the most crave-able treats combined into one!

2 large chocolate chip cookies
1 teaspoon hot fudge ice cream topping
2 large marshmallows
1 full-size peanut butter cup

Spread the bottom of one cookie with fudge topping. Then, using a long pointy stick or a long-handled fork, heat the marshmallow over an open flame until golden brown, turning occasionally. Carefully place the marshmallow and a peanut butter cup on the fudge-topped cookie.  Top with remaining cookie and serve immediately.

Ginger & Caramel S’mores

Give your s’more a kick with gingersnaps and caramel-filled chocolate!

2 large ginger snaps
1 Ghirardelli dark chocolate-caramel square
1 large marshmallow

Place a Ghirardelli dark chocolate-caramel square on one of the two ginger snaps. Next, using a long pointy stick or a long-handled fork, heat the marshmallow over an open flame until golden brown, turning occasionally. Carefully place the marshmallow on the chocolate topped ginger snap.  Top with remaining ginger snap and serve immediately.

Nutella & Raspberry S’mores

If you’re nuts about Nutella, try this European take on the American classic!

1 tablespoon Nutella
2 large marshmallows
7 ripe raspberries
1 Honey Wafer, cut into quarters

You can purchase the delicious Honey Wafers from the Honey Wafer Baking Company in Illinois (don’t worry they ship!).  Started in 1925 by Macedonian immigrants, the original recipe brought over from Europe is still used today.  Take one of the 8” wafers and cut into quarters, using two quarters per s’more.  On one quarter, spread Nutella over one side of the wafer.  Next, skewer the marshmallow on a long pointy stick over an open flame until it begins to brown and melt.  Sandwich the marshmallow  between the Nutella covered wafer and the other quarter of the wafer.  Allow the marshmallow to cool for a moment before eating.

Banana S’mores

This gooey cousin of the s’more is so deliciously messy, it takes a fork to enjoy!

1 large marshmallow
1 chocolate candy bar (1.5 oz)
1 large banana, ripened to taste
1 graham cracker
Paring knife
Long pointy stick
Long-handled tongs
12” x 12” sheet of aluminum foil

Pull away one side of a banana’s peel, slit an opening about three quarters of the way through the banana and insert small chocolate pieces and marshmallows into the cut. Re-cover the stuffed banana with the banana’s peel, wrap the entire banana (peel and all) in foil. Lay the foil packet on the hot coals of the campfire for a few minutes. Once the chocolate and marshmallows are melted, carefully remove the foil packet with tongs. Open the packet, pull off the banana peel and crumble graham cracker crumbs on top. Place it in a bowl (it’s hot!), grab a fork (its messy), and enjoy.