after being enthralled by Betty MacDonalds books for 60 years, my cousin and I spent 5 amazing days with the incomparable Judith Lawrence the doyen of Betty MacDonald Farm We felt we had bee transported into' Onions in the Stew' The care, the comfort, the atmosphere and Judith's humour and friendship will be with us forever. The dogs are a... More

Even if I were not a rabid Betty MacDonald fan since I was ten, I would have loved this experience. We chose this B and B to stay at for our wedding on the island during Christmas week, and Judith could not have been more kind. The woodstove was warming The Cottage when we arrived, she provided breakfast food and... More

People often avoid bed-and-breakfast places for being "too precious." You will not have that problem at Betty Macdonald Farm, though you might be offered a carton of fresh-picked raspberries by your host, Judith Lawrence. She runs two properties at the farm, an airy loft lined with antiques and oriental carpeting, and a woody cottage with an exquisite clawfoot bathtub from... More

My stay was associated with a last-minute business trip, which Judith was able to accommodate very nicely. There was a cozy fire in the wood burning stove upon my arrival, as well as a generously sized piece of freshly baked buttermilk chocolate cake. A few beers in the fridge were very nice, too, off the (business) record. I only wish... More

We spent 3 nights at the “Loft”, which was lovingly restored by present owner Judith – within old barn. The barn itself is situated amongst the wildest and most amazing greenery. (Young deer were visiting the garden daily). The view from the balcony of the Loft is most spectacular view of Mount Rainier, exactly like Betty describes in her book.... More

I have always chosen B&B's when I travel and found I was drawn back to this one time and time again. The breathtaking high view of Peugot Sound through the tops of old growth forest mingled with the surrounding sense of peace left me feeling well refreshed after a few days and not really wanting to leave. Oh! the linens,... More

As fans of Betty MacDonald we visited Vashon and Seattle primarily to stay at her farm. What a fabulous holiday. The farm is located about a fiteen minutes walk from where the Fauntleroy, Seattle ferry docks. As we weren't driving this was ideal. Judith very kindly collected us from the ferry and give us a brief tour of the island... More

My daughter and I had a lovely stay and wonderful rest . The grounds and accommodations were just as described. the views were marvelous. Both of us enjoyed the thoughtful and creative decor and furnishings. the collection of books and VHS/DVD movies was very good. The aromas of pine and cedar brought back many pleasant childhood memories of a place... More

We stayed in the loft on our honeymoon 2 1/2 years ago and have stayed there twice more since then. It is the perfect quiet, beautiful retreat. Judith is a very thorough host yet very discreet. Everything needed for a peaceful weekend is readily available. We fell in love with the eclectic decor. Judith has assembled a collection of items... More