Orcas Island Winery

Orcas Island Winery Boutique family vineyard & winery destination committed to crafting premium WA state wines. Modern farmhouse & lifestyle shop nestled below Turtleback Mountain.

Born as a family dream, a family winery, Orcas Island Winery continues to thrive - rooted in traditional values of family first, hard work, courage and staying the course. We believe, like wine, life is an art and we welcome you to ours. Founded in 2011, the Schemkes family planted our first grape vines and began to craft some of the finest wines in Washington state. Along the way they experienced

struggles, hardships, some small disasters, and more smiles and laughs than you could shake a stick at. In early 2019, Tera, Wesley and little Winston Landman became the new owners of the island’s only destination winery. Our young, yet mature with business acumen, family bring with them a lifelong vision, creativity, enthusiasm, determination, grit and a strong commitment to community. Orcas Island Winery is proud to partner with some of Washington states oldest and finest vineyards - Kiona, Alder Ridge and Destiny Ridge Vineyards are a few of our incredibly dedicated growers. We are committed to crafting premium Washington wines- offering both red and white varietals. As The Landman Family eagerly move the winery down a new path, we are already seeing a fresh, new approach. They plan to honor traditional wine(s) and winemaking methods while also pushing the creative boundaries into post-modern winemaking and production. As early as Spring 2020, we will start to see a new wine portfolio emerge that reflects a beautiful marriage between the old & the new. A juxtaposition between traditional & modern... where classic meets edgy. Chris Lawler, a local to the San Juan Islands, and an award winning winemaker (via the California and Texas wine industry) joined The Landman Family in Fall 2019 as the team’s lead winemaker. Lawler is decidedly forward thinking and has been committed to increasing the awareness of the San Juan Islands as a food & wine destination for the past handful of years. We aren’t just a winery. We are a place for authentic connection. We believe that wine should be shared with good conversation, delicious food, genuine smiles, lots of heart, art, music and more. Orcas Island Winery is an experience - never to be forgotten. We are nestled at the base of Turtleback Mountain, on Washington's, Orcas Island. Inside our modern farmhouse, you'll find our lifestyle shop and tasting lounge. Outside, you'll enjoy sweeping views, picnic grounds, outdoor games, lounge chairs and simply, the abundance of beauty that is Orcas Island. It's a way of life.

07/31/2026
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07/26/2026

‘Nuf said

I’ll see if we can get a more prominent display simply for Orcas Island Winery but this is the best we have for now. Ch...
06/29/2026

I’ll see if we can get a more prominent display simply for Orcas Island Winery but this is the best we have for now. Check it out!

The Cascades Best is a magazine put out through the Bellingham Herald which runs an annual vote for favorite locations in the Northwest quadrant of Washington State. It is a thrill to announce we have won Silver, 2nd place, for 2026 Best Winery. This was a nomination and vote process, not a pay to play, not an award that is given simply because it’s our turn to win. Pretty cool for a location out on an island that isn’t all that easy to get to!

For those of you that voted thank you. For those of you that have come through these doors at any time over the past 7 years, thank you. Your support means everything. It makes my heart sing seeing so many folks connect with this place.

Much love,
W 🍷

Friday fun at The Winery with a special performance by Bellingham artists Smile Aisle. A stripped down jazz fusion duo ...
06/16/2026

Friday fun at The Winery with a special performance by Bellingham artists Smile Aisle. A stripped down jazz fusion duo offering a perfect blend of melodic, atmospheric and captivating instrumental music. Smile Aisle centers on the work of the incredible Pat Metheny Group. You won’t want to miss this!

Food by The Kitchen

Friday, June 19 from 4-7 pm

The slow transition from dusk to night carries a special hint of magic on the island. For the next few months you can s...
06/13/2026

The slow transition from dusk to night carries a special hint of magic on the island. For the next few months you can spend an extra hour at The Winery while you wait to watch stars to shine in the black of night. We are now open extended summer hours!

Thursday 12-6 pm
Friday 12-7 pm
Saturday 12-6 pm
Sunday 12-6 pm

Boo!
10/10/2025

Boo!

This time of year, when the island transitions from the high energy of the summer season to calming shifts of sun angles...
09/10/2025

This time of year, when the island transitions from the high energy of the summer season to calming shifts of sun angles and cooler temperatures we all feel a sense of change. This summer carried a lot of weight due to the much appreciated high tourism and the state of the world these days. We want to embrace (and move on from) all that was and what is to be as things shift to fall. It’s time to celebrate the fall equinox! Come on out and join us on Saturday, September 20th for a day of great food, great music and great community out on the winery grounds. Food will be available all day. We feel so fortunate to share the space with some of Orcas Island’s most talented folks! We will have baked good from Brea and Sofia Poe. Cheese samples and cuts available from Julien Adding even more fun vibes from 3-5 pm music by the great Seattle jazz band Accendino .music We all look forward to celebrating with you and making this an annual party🍁

beautiful babies.
09/06/2025

beautiful babies.

As the season is picking up we have just released our newest wine! 2024 June. This year we made Sauvignon Blanc offerin...
07/13/2025

As the season is picking up we have just released our newest wine! 2024 June. This year we made Sauvignon Blanc offering a titch of tropical fruit on the nose and a wonderfully refreshing finish that is the perfect mix of salt and mineral. We will have chèvre available all summer. On Saturdays this summer fresh baguettes from The combination is among the best Orcas has to offer and we couldn’t be more proud to share the goodness. Yummy!

Pretty, pretty spring ☀️
06/02/2025

Pretty, pretty spring ☀️

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2371 Crow Valley Road
Eastsound, WA
98245

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(360) 797-5062

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