Orcas Island · San Juan Islands, Washington
Where the Forest
Meets The Water
An exclusive private estate camp on 120 acres of pristine Pacific Northwest woods. World-class lodging woven in the shade of firs and cedars, with a private waterfront.
Explore HousingThe Estate
A Private World
on Cascade Bay
Heronwood Estate is unlike any camp experience you have encountered. Situated on a sweeping private bay on the southern shore of Orcas Island, this historic 200-acre estate has been carefully stewarded for generations — its old-growth forests, meadows, and miles of untouched shoreline preserved in their wild state.
We host no more than thirty guests at any time. Each stay is entirely private — your group alone on the estate. Whether you arrive for a summer retreat, a family reunion, a leadership gathering, or simply to disappear into the Pacific Northwest, Heronwood is your own kingdom for as long as you are here.
Housing
Lodging Crafted for
this Place
Every structure on the estate was built with the landscape in mind — cedar and stone sourced from the island, designs that borrow their geometry from the forest canopy above. Beds are dressed in European linen. Mornings begin with private chef service.
The Flagship
The Great
Lodge
Eight en-suite bedrooms, a great room with stone fireplace, full professional kitchen. Sleeps 16. Direct bluff-top views across Cascade Bay toward the Olympic Mountains.
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Heron
House
Perched six feet above the tidal shore on cedar pilings. Two bedrooms, private wraparound deck with direct water access and a kayak launch. For couples or close companions.
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The Fir
Cottages
Five individual cottages nestled within the old-growth canopy, each connected by cedar boardwalks. Private porches with hammocks. Morning light filters through 200-year-old firs.
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The Estate
in Every Season
The Experience
Everything You
Could Want
Heronwood is staffed and provisioned for complete ease. Your only task is to be present.
- Private chef & sommelier
- Saltwater dock & moorage
- Sea kayaks & paddleboards
- Guided whale watching
- Forest hiking trails
- Outdoor fire circles
- Axe throwing range
- Outdoor cedar sauna
- Private beach clamming
- Stargazing platform
- Daily housekeeping
- Event & retreat planning
- High-speed satellite WiFi
- Ferry coordination service
Water
Getting Here
Remote Enough to
Disappear
Orcas Island is the largest of the San Juan Islands, tucked into the protected waters between Washington State and British Columbia. The estate sits on a private bay accessible only by water or a private forest road.
Plan Your Stay
Reserve the
Entire Estate
Heronwood is available for exclusive private rental only — no shared stays, no other guests. Minimum three nights. Our estate manager will coordinate every detail from your arrival to departure.