Semiahmoo is the premiere coastal resort in the Pacific Northwest.  Features include:

 

·       A championship Arnold Palmer designed golf course, complete with driving range, putting and chipping greens, pro-shop, clubhouse an indoor teaching facility

·       Three excellent restaurants, seaside lounge, and a cozy library to catch up on summer reading

·       A full service health club, including indoor and outdoor pool, whirlpool saunas, steam rooms, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, racquetball courts, wallyball courts, workout equipment, and indoor running track

·       Full service spa and salon, including massage and aesthetic services

·       Spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean and easy access to Mt. Baker

·       Kids programs, jogging paths, bike rentals, nature walks and more!!!

 

Hotel room reservations with group rates can be made by calling (800) 770-7992 and referencing “Farm Bureau Actuaries Meeting.”  Basic room rates range from $169 for “Classic” rooms to $195 per night for “Waterview” rooms.  Suite rooms are available on a limited basis and range from $255 to $325 per night.  “Classic” rooms face the front courtyard of the hotel.  “Waterview” rooms overlook the ocean or marina.  These rates include single or double occupancy and children stay free.  All rooms are in close proximity to the hospitality suite and meeting rooms.  The hospitality suite and meeting rooms can be reached without going outside.  Room reservations should be made by June 20, 2004 in order to ensure group rates and availability.  Reservations can be guaranteed with a credit card or one night’s deposit by check or cash.  Any cancellations should be made at least 7 days prior to arrival in order to avoid the charge of the first night’s room rate.  Check-in is available at the hotel after 4:00 PM.  Efforts will be made to accommodate any early arriving guests.  Baggage storage is also available for early arrival or late departure.  Check-out is requested prior to 12 noon.  See the Resort Detail page of this website for more information.

 

Average daytime high temperatures for the Blaine, WA area in August are 72 degrees.  Average overnight low temperatures are 51 degrees.  Please remember to bring an extra jacket, sweater or sweatshirt for evening activities.

 

Semiahmoo is named for the Native American Indians who fished the coastal waters of Washington and British Columbia.  Located at the tip of a mile long natural peninsula on the west side of Drayton Harbor, it is surrounded on three sides by waters from the Puget Sound.  From the late 1800’s through the early 1970’s, the coastline where the resort sits today was a primary canning site, distributing salmon to various ports of call along the Pacific Coast of the U.S. and Canada. 

 

The resort opened in 1987 and integrated the cannery structure into the building designs.  The golf course has won many major awards and hosted qualifying for both the U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open tournaments.  In keeping with its heritage, the course is also certified by the Audobon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.  Beachcombers have explored the shores of the resort for centuries and clam digging is superb among the five miles of beaches that surround the resort.  The Peace Arch Park at the U.S. / Canadian border is within view.  The marina plays host to 300 boats of every shape and size, as well as being a natural habitat for the local seal and seabird populations.  Mount Baker, at nearly 11,000 feet, is viewable from the bayside Inn at the resort and is a 90 minute drive inland.  Guests to Mount Baker National Forest can enjoy the same vistas that inspired Jack London to detail the scenes in his novel “Call of the Wild.”

 

For more information on the hotel, see the resort website at http://www.semiahmoo.com