Welcome to the Atomic Ranch House ~

Located about 2 miles east of downtown Olympia, the Atomic Ranch House sits on 1.5 acres of second growth cedar forest and wet lands. 

The property is home to a wide variety of native plants, birds and other wild life. 

You'll be close to both bike trails and bus service while maintaining a feeling of privacy and seclusion.

Accommodations and Amenities

~ Two bedrooms, one queen bed and two twin beds.

~ Organic cotton sheets

~ Environmentally friendly cleaning practices

~ One bath with shower/tub

~ Fire place insert and supply of wood

~ Hardwood floors

~ Fully equipped kitchen with gas stove

~ Grand piano in excellent condition

~ Large Flat-screen TV and DVD player

~ Turntable with fabulous vinyl LPs

~ Covered parking for one car

~ Wooded acreage with fire ring and camp sites

~ Outdoor grill and sitting area

~ Books, games and puzzels

Rates

$175 per night

Additional $35 per person after 4 people.

A damage deposit of $100 to be returned at checkout.

 

Policies

Two night mininum stay

Cash or checks accepted
(credit cards are not)

Tobacco smoking is permitted outside

Bring your own telephone,
no land line  is available

No pets please

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TAKE  I-5 exit 107 onto PACIFIC AVE SE.
DRIVE west toward downtown - 0.9 miles
Turn LEFT at the stoplight onto BOULEVARD RD SE.  - 0.6 miles
Turn LEFT onto 15TH AVE SE. (also "Dayton") - 0.2 miles
Turn right into the driveway at 2715 15th Ave SE
The driveway is opposite of Smith St.

History

This atomic ranch style home was built by Marge in the mid-1960's.  I met her when I moved down the street in 1976.  I remember Marge  as an eccentric recluse  with a passion for nature.  She fed a large population of skunks and developed a winding trail  through the woods behind her house.  She also had a collection of twigs and branches with human faces.  Some made by nature and other faces were coxed from the wood with Marge's help.

After her death in 1988, Stanley Stahl and I purchased the house and property.  Our intent was to preserve the woods and wet lands she loved so much and create a healing space to share the beauty of nature with others.

For the next three years house and property were used for massage therapy, community meetings and Permaculture workshops.  The property was rented to private individuals until May of 2006 when I moved back in to continue the dream of developing this site to share with others.

Vision

To develop a retreat for artists, musicians,  writers , nature lovers and the Olympia community.  The site will  include guest rooms, sauna, float tank and Jacuzzi.  Green technologies and energy savings features  will  be implemented.  Meeting space for workshops, community gatherings and house concerts. 
For reservations call Karen at 360 451-2824