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Alderbrook Resort & Spa
Union, Washington, United States · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Alderbrook Resort & Spa began as Henry Strumer's tent cabins on Hood Canal in 1913, reachable only by boat. North Forty Lodging bought the place in 2001, closed it in 2002, and reopened the rebuilt resort in June 2004 with 77 lodge rooms, 16 cottages, a spa, a saltwater pool, and a marina. Dog room service is still the house signature on the canal, and AAA rates the resort Four Diamond for 2026.
- 93 rooms
- Opened 1913
- Rooms from 350 sq ft (33 m²)
About Alderbrook Resort & Spa
- Henry Strumer ran tent cabins here from 1913; the only arrival was by boat.
- North Forty Lodging rebuilt the resort and opened Alderbrook Resort & Spa over the 4th of July weekend in 2004: 77 rooms plus 16 cottages.
- The house offers dog room service on Hood Canal.
- Entry-level rooms start at 350 sq ft (33 m²).
History
Alderbrook opened in 1913 as tent cabins with wood stoves on Hood Canal. After several owners including Schafer Logging and Crista Ministries, North Forty Lodging bought the resort in 2001, demolished and rebuilt, and reopened in June 2004 as Alderbrook Resort & Spa. Independent door brand.
Restaurants and bars
- The Drinkery — Restaurant
Experiences
- Holidays on Hood Canal — Holiday season celebration with Santa and Northwest traditions.
- Tree Lighting Ceremony — Music, lights and family tradition the day after Thanksgiving, welcoming Santa.
- Pontoon Picnic — One-hour sunset cruise through Hood Canal with charcuterie, soft drinks and a classic Alderbrook s'mores send-off.
- Rock the Resort Halloween Party — Costume party on 31 Oct, 2026, with a chance to win an Alderbrook vacation.
- New Moon Floating Sound Bath — Sound bath on 9 Nov, 2026 to still the mind and reset focus at the new moon.
- Santa Brunch — Brunch with Santa on 29 Nov, 2026.
Amenities
- Geocaching
- Self-guided beach I Spy
- DIY sunrise to sunset trail guide
- Nautical flag scavenger hunt
- Nightly s'mores at the waterfront firepit from 5:00 pm
- Tinker Table
- Puzzles in the lobby on Sundays, 7 PM - 8 PM
- Creativity on the Canal on Saturdays, 1 PM - 2 PM
- Concierge desk arranges activity information
- S'mores kits picked up at the front desk
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
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