Welcome to my Destination Real Estate world. Even though I was raised in the Pacific Northwest, I actually rediscovered Skagit County when writing about its casual life style for boating and travel publications. I fell in love with its quality of life, and moved to Anacortes 34 years ago to sail Puget Sound's beautiful waters.

During my 21 years of doing business in real estate it has been my delight to portray the picturesque beauty of Skagit County, especially Anacortes, our "City by the Sea". It allows me to bring interesting places and people together. One of my greatest joys is to introduce newcomers to our intriguing life style, sharing personal experiences and images of my Northwest paradise.  

My favorite hobbies include music, sailing, travel, writing and photography.

"Fidalgo Island's tapestry is rich with color: blue sea, green ferns, golden wing, and red sky. Embrace its beauty, feel its warmth."

See Ruth's photography at Flickr™.