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You consider retirement but your financial means don't allow you to retire in Hawaii or California, then you might want to have a closer look at sunny Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula in the Pacific Nortwest. This Sequim Town blog tells you all about Moving to Sequim, vacation in Sequim, Life in Sequim, Sequim Real Estate and more.

Retire in Sequim, Olympic Peninsula, WA

Sequim is a very special place, a place unlike any other in the world. Sequim (pronounced Skwim) lies in the Dungeness Valley, nestled between the majestic Olympic Mountains and the serene waters of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Highway 101 runs south of town with three exits into Sequim. This makes the city the gateway to the attractions of the North Olympic Peninsula. Sequim enjoys mild weather, truly spectacular scenery, and the bounty of land and sea. Read more about this special place called Sequim. Best of all, homes and real estate can still be acquired at an affordable price, even though Sequim has seen a steady, strong growth in real estate market value over the last few years. If you liked what you read about Sequim and the Olympic Peninsula, one of these Sequim for Sale houses might be the perfect home for your retirement in Sequim.

Life in sunny Sequim or why Sequimers love Sequim

So what is so special about Sequim? First of all, Sequim is the exception to the rule regards the rainy weather pattern in the Pacific Nortwest like Seattle where there is hardly any day without rain. Well, Sequim is located in the rain shadow of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains, which guarantees the famous 'blue hole' with the sun coming up some time on most days of the year and an average annual low precipitation of 12". It is said that each mile one drives from Sequim East to Port Townsend or West to Port Angeles, the rain pattern increases by one inch. So enjoy mild winters (hardly any snow) and moderate summers without the extreme heat, which hit most of the states recently due to global warming.

Secondly, living in Sequim and area is country living at its best (see above photo taken standing on Bell Hill) with all the advantages of a big city. Would you believe that this small town of about 7,500 residents offers all the convenient big stores like Costco, Wal Mart, Home Depot, JC Pennies which we got so much used to and would not want to miss in our retirement?! Two 'regular' markets like Safeway and QFC complete the picture. And if you are into organic food and eating lots of fruits and vegetables, the 'Sunny Farms' Store is the magic word.

Since we are talking fruits, let's not forget to mention that this is 'berry' country. Black berries grow everywhere at an abundance you have never seen before. There are also the berry farms where you can buy strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, loganberries etc. at very affordable prices compared to supermarket prices but most of them offers the 'u-pick' option, which is really fun. You pick the fruits you want (get plenty of taste doing so!), get them fresh from the bushes on your dinner table and pay a minimum amount for your fruits. How better can it get!

Last but not least, Olympic National Park is just around the corner from Sequim. One actually enjoys the beautiful views of snow-covered mountains on the horizon on a daily basis. The beauty of the Olympic Mountains and the Pacific Northwest attract thousands of visitors each year for enjoying the great outdoors. Hiking, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, Fishing, RV-ing are just some of the great activities one can pursue when living in Sequim. Here are a few area photos of the magnificent Olympic Peninsula"

John Wayne Marina in Sequim Bay	Hurricane Ridge Olympic Mountains
Dungeness Spit National Park	Sequim cherry blossom trees at spring

Finally, Sequim loves to celebrate! The Sequim Irrigation Festival has a history of over 100 hundred years. Partcipants of the parade come from all over the area, as far as from Seattle, show great pride, joy and commitment. The vistors from near and far thank them with their applause and cheers. What a happy parade in small town Sequim! Great way to start Spring in May. The Sequim Lavender Festival is one of the biggest attractions in July each year. Thousands of visitors roam the lavender farms, enjoying fields of fragrant, beautiful purple lavender blossoms and their lavender products. More than 30,000 visitors from all over the world celebrate the essence of lavender in Sequim, the capital of lavender.

When retiring you want to stay in your best shape ever. Finally, for the first time in your life you have the time to do so. Apart from all the great outdoor activities, Sequim residents and visitors can take advantage of one unique place which shapes the character of this town...the Sequim Aquatic Center in the heart of Sequim. Full size Olympic pool, shallow pool, sauna, hydro therapy pool, and a wild wonderful water slide! All the latest equipment of treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and many more fantastic machines in a friendly environment! SARC also has a gym for basketball, volleyball, aerobics and karate classes, as well as two racquetball courts which may be reserved on a first come first served basis. Yoga, Tai Tchi, and Stretching are among many classes offered at very affordable rates. Get in the best shape of your life when retiring in Sequim!

Find more information on Sequim in local newspaper Sequim Gazette.

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