Floating Homes Association

OK... so we usually don't post realtor things so this page doesn't get too messy with advertisements ... but this is a giant open house bonanza this weekend that seems kinda fun to know about. Kristin and I (Stafford) will poke in because it's fun to see how other people organize their spaces. Just sharing it out.... 🤩

Our Floating Homes Association meetings and lectures are drawing bigger and bigger crowds! Thanks to the more than 50 people who joined us at the Center for Wooden Boats to learn more about the history and future of Lake Union. For those who want to dive deeper, I highly recommend the books by David Williams. In addition to being a terrific speaker, he’s an outstanding writer. https://geologywriter.com/books/ballard-locks-100-years/

REMINDER: THIS WEDNESDAY FREE LECTURE! The Floating Homes Association and the Eastlake Community Council are excited to invite you to a special free lecture: "A Lake That Does It All."

Join us as we dive into the history, transformation, and enduring impact of Lake Union. From its industrial roots to its role as a modern urban oasis, we’ll explore how this lake has shaped Seattle—and how the city has shaped it in return.

The Details
Date: Wednesday, May 6th
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Center for Wooden Boats – Boathouse
Cost: Free of charge!

Featured Speakers
We are honored to host two incredible experts:
David Williams: Renowned Author and Naturalist.
Anna Bachmann: From the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance.

More info: https://www.seattlefloatinghomes.org/post/a-lake-with-no-limits-exploring-the-past-and-future-of-lake-union

Free walking tours of Seattle Neighborhoods ...

2026 Jane's Walks are Coming Up This Spring - Feet First ... to inspire people to tell stories about their communities, explore their cities and connect with neighbors.

Flotel coming to Vancouver https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-bc-floating-hotel-approved-9.7164665?fbclid=IwY2xjawRT7gZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeo_zzw34zMModfVKwWI3dJrFbvSfMqWgH8SKfV4CtYvcF7W0Mn-CYEK1Utos_aem__NATdDa2EsefLrTsZzccTw

Vancouver approves floating hotel in Coal Harbour | CBC News A Finnish hospitality company is celebrating a Vancouver city council decision to approve a floating hotel with 250 rooms right on the water in Vancouver's Coal Harbour.

Kristin and I are in Oslo, Norway for a bit of a break, spending time with family on both sides. I thought you might enjoy seeing these floating sauna huts on the Oslo fjord—there are four or five clusters of them scattered along the downtown harbor - Stafford

Thanks to the over 110 people who filled a packed room - engaged in the discussion (...and ate Willie's yummy food). Here's a summary of our 2026 Annual Meeting for those who missed it: https://www.seattlefloatinghomes.org/news

The Floating Homes Association and the Eastlake Community Council are excited to invite you to a special free lecture: "A Lake That Does It All."

Join us as we dive into the history, transformation, and enduring impact of Lake Union. From its industrial roots to its role as a modern urban oasis, we’ll explore how this lake has shaped Seattle—and how the city has shaped it in return.

The Details
Date: Wednesday, May 6th
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Center for Wooden Boats – Boathouse
Cost: Free of charge!

Featured Speakers
We are honored to host two incredible experts:

David Williams: Renowned Author and Naturalist.

Anna Bachmann: From the Puget Soundkeeper Alliance.

More info: https://www.seattlefloatinghomes.org/post/a-lake-with-no-limits-exploring-the-past-and-future-of-lake-union