4 Spa Experiences in Port Townsend

Many of the couples who visit Port Townsend for their fabrication or carving workshop choose to make a weekend (or longer!) out of the experience. There is so much to explore in Port Townsend and beyond. I feel incredibly grateful to call the Olympic Peninsula “home”.

Whether it is after your workshop or PT adventures, perhaps a trip to the spa is in order. Port Townsend has many spa offerings and below are four of WTR’s favorites.

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Holiday Shopping in Port Townsend

I can’t believe it is less than two weeks till Christmas! Have you finished your holiday shopping (don’t worry, I haven’t either…) Luckily, Port Townsend is full of local shops offering the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Stroll down Water Street and downtown Port Townsend to stumble upon the perfect gift for your partner, parents, family and friends. Listed below are just a few of With These Rings favorite shops in Port Townsend.

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How to Care for Your Ring

Rings, no matter the type of metal or karat, will show age with daily wear. As we go about our day-to-day lives, our rings will inevitably collect scratches, marks, and myriad of buildup. (lotion, dirt, makeup, ect.)

Everyone’s rings will wear at a different rate depending on your lifestyle, but all ring will wear with time. I personally like the way that rings age to show the years that we have been together. But some people want to keep their rings looking new for as long as possible. Wear is inevitable but luckily, there are simple and inexpensive solutions to care for your rings and freshen up their finish.

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Ring Fabrication Workshop 101

The fabrication workshop is the most popular and hands-on option at With These Rings. The workshop allows you and your partner to create handmade wedding bands from gold in several color and karat options or palladium sterling silver. Whether you want a more traditional and polished look or rustic and textured, you will end up with heirloom-quality rings. Many couples walk out of the fabrication workshop with their finished rings.

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5 Historic Port Townsend Hotels

Port Townsend is rich with Pacific Northwest history, in fact - the Downtown District is a National Historic Landmark.

Ornate, Victorian buildings line the city streets providing shelter for shops, restaurants, and hotels. The historic structures have been well cared for, and some renovated, since their construction in the late-1800s.

From B&Bs to castles, you have the opportunity to spend the night in a piece of Port Townsend’s past.

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