Join us at Fort Worden for our annual Mothers’ Day Brunch and Open House.  There will be activities and events for visitors throughout the day, Sunday May 10th.

While the Fort celebrates 107 years, this will be Bon Appétit successful second Mothers’ Day Brunch at Fort Worden.  Bon Appétit, specializes in fresh locally grown produce and artisan products, they’ve quickly won over foodies and are honored to have exceptional culinary flair, such as Executive Chef Jay Payne, and Souse Chef Hope Borsato, among the member of their talented team.

The lavish Mother’s Day Brunch 10AM and 3PM will be offering advance reservations, call 360.344.4441.  Price is $26.95 per adult, with children 4-8 $13.95. Featured edibles will include: a selection of local, fresh, and sustainable goods featuring Pane d’Amore bread and pastries, cage-free scrambled eggs with Beecher’s Flagship White Cheddar cheese, roasted organic potatoes, waffles and French toast with warm maple syrup, local Mt. Townsend cheese, locally grown vegetables and salad greens, homemade dressings, regionally grown and sustainable roasted meats, and hand crafted breakfast items. Black Forest Ham, Prime Rib of Beef, Eggs Benedict and all the Brunch favorites.

Between bites, and available to be enjoyed by all park visitors, a fort full of information and opportunities will be available.

In the Commons lobby visitors will find volunteer information and opportunities from many of the fort’s campus partners.

Outside of the Commons many of the forts enterprising partners will be open with plenty of special reasons for folks to visit.  Among the offerings, visitors will enjoy:
•  Madrona MindBody (Gym – building 300) will be will be open from 8:30 to noon and will offer free classes for Mom’s during Sunday’s 8:30 a.m. Yoga Class and the 10:00 a.m. SoulFull Sunday Class.

•  Recently refurbished guest rental Houses 336 and Blissful Vista will be open to the public.  Featuring lighting by Port Townsend’s Vintage Hardwardware, and well appointed craftsmanship by dedicated Fort Worden maintenance staff.

•  Newly renovated JFK meeting and event facility will be open.

•  Traditionally popular museum’s and interpretative sites such as Commanding Offers Quarters (building 1), Marine Science Center, Natural History Center (at beach), and Coastal Artillery Museum (building 201) will all be open 12-4, and free to one mom per party.

Fort Worden is Washington’s state park conference center for recreation, arts, culture, history and the environment. It is a confluence of creative learning, recreation, and retreat opportunities for people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.

Fort Worden is a partnership of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, the Washington State Arts Commission, resident cultural institutions and businesses and major funders, achieving financial vitality through coordination and collaboration.

The vision for Fort Worden is one of a legendary gathering place where people are transformed through retreat, renewal and discovery.