Ironman & Sugarlips - Red Caboose, 2007


“They may say you’re a dreamer….” Olaf and Charlotte are the owners of the Red Caboose Getaway Bed & Breakfast in Sequim, Washington. The unique experience of staying with them was well worth the trip. The B&B owners are very accommodating to motorcyclists. When we arrived we were greeted with a handshake from Olaf who had reserved an upfront parking spot along with clean towels to wipe down the bikes. He shared his stories of taking motorcycle road trips and assured us that our bikes would be treated as special guests during our stay. Our deluxe accommodations were in the Casey Jones “Conductor” car, complete with seating in the engineers perch, a feather bed, gourmet chocolates, and internet access. In the morning we had a wonderful breakfast in the Silver Eagle dining car along with several other guests who were equally impressed with their stay. The strawberries “dressed” in tuxedo’s were a hit! Olaf’s dream of creating the unique bed and breakfast required him to make quite a few sacrifices for his dream, which included selling his motorcycle. As the Red Caboose Getaway gains popularity Olaf plans to complete his life-size train set by adding a few more cars, making it possible to entertain several more guests. As more people are able to stay, the profits will allow Olaf to once again have a motorcycle, which he says is his sign that the venture has gone full circle. Charlotte is quite the supportive wife and smiles as Olaf talks about the completion of their dream. If you’re headed for the Olympic Peninsula be sure to stop at the Red Caboose Getaway to see Olaf and Charlotte, and be sure to let them know that Ironman & Sugarlips sent you!

Olaf & Charlotte	At the Red Caboose Getaway

Conductor Ironman	Well-Dressed Strawberries

Suiting Up	Red Caboose Getaway Bed & Breakfast 24 Old Coyote Way Sequim, WA 98382 (360) 683-7350 www.RedCabooseGetaway.com (About 2 hours West of Seattle. Call or e-mail for reservations)