Jennifer Saez and Susan Lorenz, Bainbridge Island Life

09/22/2026

Plants + coffee really is a pretty excellent combination.

We stopped by Groovy Grinds Coffee during a Broker’s Tour last Thursday and immediately understood why this locally owned, woman-owned coffee truck feels like such a natural fit beside The Plant Shop Bainbridge in Fletcher Bay.

If you usually catch them at the Farmers Market, here’s some good news: Groovy Grinds is now parked outside The Plant Shop several days a week, making it much easier to work a very good cup of coffee into your routine.

And yes, after one stop, we’re calling this a love-at-first-sip situation. ☕️🌿

Thursdays + Fridays | 8 AM–3 PM
Sundays | 8:30 AM–3 PM

09/18/2026

With a little Dolly Parton playing on the TV, the doors opened for a weekend showing of a home we knew was something special. After just four days, 7080 Ridge Lane NE (listed at $3,300,000) was pending...and is now officially sold!

That kind of pace stands out in a market where buyers have more inventory to consider and are are often taking their time. It is also a good reminder that exceptional homes can still move quickly when the pricing, presentation and marketing all work together.

We couldn't be happier for our sellers. It was a joy to help them bring this one through to closing!
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09/16/2026

Four days to pending. 👏

Our sellers’ Ridge Lane retreat captured attention quickly, and it’s easy to see why. Set on 2 private acres surrounded by mature trees and public land, this beautifully reimagined Bainbridge Island home offers more than 7,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, with warm natural textures, sophisticated finishes, a stunning chef’s kitchen, private guest suite, and spaces dedicated to fitness and recreation.

Outside, a private patio with hot tub and full-size sport court create even more room to relax, play, and entertain. It’s a truly special property, and we’re thrilled to see it entering its next chapter.

Congratulations to our sellers!

09/16/2026

October is shaping up beautifully at one of our favorite island institutions: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. The center is welcoming three new exhibitions on October 2, including Patricia Orellana: Within Reach, Pratt Fine Arts Center @ 50, and Booking: Artists' Books by Black Artists.

Add in the leaves beginning to change around the island, and a BIMA visit followed by a walk through Winslow sounds like a pretty perfect fall afternoon to us!

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09/15/2026

One of our favorite things about First Friday is how quickly a simple walk through Winslow turns into an evening of running into friends, discovering something new and remembering just how creative this little island of ours is.

We loved getting out for this month's First Friday Art Walk and seeing Bainbridge's arts community in full swing. These are the evenings that make living here feel especially special. We're already looking forward to the next one!

09/13/2026

October on Bainbridge is about to get a little more musical. 🎷

We’re looking forward to the Within/Earshot Jazz Festival, presented by BIMA in partnership with Earshot Jazz, offering a full month of performances that bring together music, storytelling, and visual art in some really interesting ways. We’re especially happy that our Bainbridge Island office will be hosting one of this year’s concerts, giving us another chance to open our doors, support the arts, and spend an evening with our community.

The festival runs throughout October with performances from Camila Ferrari, METTA QUINTET, Afrocop, Jun Iida, Greta Matassa Group, Pearl Django, and more. If live music is your thing, there are plenty of dates worth putting on the calendar.

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4A6Zqpz

09/12/2026

San Francisco is on the calendar. From October 6–8, we’ll be at the Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking Event (GNE), and this year has an extra layer of meaning as we celebrate the brand’s 50th anniversary and look ahead to the next 50 years.

GNE is one of our favorite opportunities to get outside our day-to-day routines, trade ideas with colleagues working in completely different markets, learn what’s working for them, strengthen relationships across the network, and, yes, have a lot of fun while we’re at it.

We’re also looking forward to a really interesting mix of voices on stage:

▪️ Lindsey Vonn | Olympic gold medalist, bestselling author, broadcaster, and founder of the Lindsey Vonn Foundation
▪️ Philip White | President and Chief Executive Officer, Sotheby’s International Realty
▪️ Brad Nelson | Chief Marketing Officer, Sotheby’s International Realty
▪️ Tammy Fahmi | Senior Vice President of Global Servicing and Strategy, Sotheby’s International Realty
▪️ Robert Reffkin | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Compass International Holdings
▪️ Rory Golod | President of Growth, Compass International Holdings
▪️ Mike Simonsen | Chief Economist, Compass International Holdings
▪️ Michael Martin | AI Thought Leader
▪️ Michael Dreyfus | Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
▪️ Robert Hryniewicki | TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
▪️ Leslie McElwreath | Sotheby’s International Realty, Greenwich Brokerage
▪️ Haley Ingram | Founder & CEO, Coffee & Contracts
▪️ Larry Kendall | Author, Ninja Selling
▪️ Andrew McDonald | Compass International Holdings

The value of this network reaches far beyond any one event. Every conversation, referral relationship, new idea, and perspective helps us sharpen how we work so we can bring more back to the people we serve. We’ll be taking plenty of notes and sharing our favorite takeaways when we return.

09/04/2026

A fun Hood River update from Susan: Last month, my family headed south for a beautiful wedding set in an orchard, and we’re still talking about what a lovely weekend it was.

The weather looked a little stormy at first, but just in time for the ceremony, the sun came out and the mountain made an appearance. Talk about a good omen! ☀️🏔️

We also made a stop across the river at White Salmon Baking Co for a few treats, and everything was SO GOOD. If you’re ever spending time around Hood River or White Salmon, put it on your list.

09/03/2026

A little art, a little live music, and a good excuse to spend Friday evening in Winslow. We always love seeing the island come alive for Art Walk, and this month’s pairing of visual art and music feels especially worth making time for.

If you’re out and about Friday night, stop in, say hello, and enjoy the evening with us.

09/02/2026

Rolling Bay turned out to be the right landing place for our buyers. This Bainbridge Island estate sits on 1.4 beautiful landscaped acres, with mature gardens, generous gathering spaces, flexible guest quarters, and one of our favorite details: a granite patio with a stone fireplace and wood-fired oven. Inside, the wood-paneled living room and chef’s kitchen give the home warmth despite its scale.

We’re especially pleased that thoughtful negotiation helped our buyers secure the home below the asking price. We’re grateful to have helped them make this move and very happy to welcome them to this part of the island.

When you are ready to find your own place on Bainbridge, we'll be ready to help. Connect with us anytime at https://bit.ly/3GiDqg0