Anyone fortunate enough to visit the San Juan Islands, with their tranquil beaches, misty sea breeze, and thickets of untouched forest, can appreciate why the small archipelago tucked away in the Salish Sea would be fertile soil for artistic pursuits. Hiking through the lush trees of Moran State Park or meandering along the rocky shoreline at Lime Kiln Point, the historic lighthouse rising up ahead, it’s easy to see why such a place would attract poets and painters in droves.
Orcas Island Lit Fest cofounder Jule Treneer points to the island’s annual film festival and chamber music festival as evidence of a disproportionately impressive artistic community (Orcas is
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