Near the main house there’s a tea house under a canopy of trees overlooking the water and a bit more of a distance away, a huge barn-like structure houses a woodworking studio on the upper floor and a gym and yoga studio on the lower level. It looks like a Hobbit house and is built into the ground. Head over here to see The Promised Land, Oprah’s primary residence in Montecito, CA. Natural woods line the ceiling creating a beautiful contrast with the crisp white walls. There are miles of hiking trails, lakes with watersport rentals and campsites, secluded outlooks with breathtaking views of Canada and nearby peaks, and unbelievably fresh, local food prepared at a slew of incredible restaurants. South of Moran State Park, the little hamlet of Olga is famous for its artists’ co-op, Orcas Island Artworks, with an extensive collection of pottery, painting, jewelry, and more from over 50 island artists.You’ll find it housed in a historic 1936 strawberry packing plant along with the Catkin Cafe, a charming eatery renowned for its use of locally grown ingredients. A spokesperson for Windermere confirmed the celebrity purchase, which, according to … The Main House wasn’t built until 2007. https://www.windermere.com/listing/WA/Orcas-Island/512-Catspaw-Lane-98245/62983487 As you enter the home you’re greeted by a massive, hanging art piece that frames the foyer and sets the stage for what’s to come. Maybe we’re biased, but after our last visit in May, there is no doubt Orcas Island is where it’s at, y’all. We haven’t confirmed it ourselves just yet but our local sources, one of which is a well-placed real estate agent, has confirmed those rumors and says other big purchases by Oprah are on the way. Orcas is one of the largest of the San Juan Islands archipelago that rests between Seattle and Vancouver. Made up of four main islands accessible by Washington State Ferries – San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and Shaw Island – the San Juans are a beloved destination during summer for many nearby city folks and even more so by the passionate residents who call the islands home. The media mogul, actress, and philanthropist purchased this home on Washington's Orcas Island. Natural woods are used throughout the home solidifying its all-American, cabin feel. Multiple times a year we make the trek up with our pup Fitz who LOVES chasing the many deer on the island. The 43-acre spread includes waterfront acreage overlooking the islands East Sound. And if you want EVEN MORE Oprah, check out this promotional video of the brand new Oprah House! Winfrey is associated with Madrona Tree, LLC, which bought the $7.15 million property in question. ), and well over 300 miles of shoreline. Oprah Winfrey's House (Google Maps). One of them is a multi-unit shopping plaza on North Beach Road. Launch Gallery: Oprah Winfrey Scores San Juan Islands Compound. Although still gorgeous, The Galley House is much more simple than the main. **A previous version of this article incorrectly reported that The Gallery House was included in Oprah’s transaction. Media tycoon Oprah Winfrey dropped almost $8.3 million on 43-acre waterfront compound in the San Juan Islands Seriously, this place is the best-kept secret on the planet. A cavernous living space under a soaring ceiling with muscular, exposed ceiling structure contains a lounge area with stone-faced fireplace, a dining area and a colossal kitchen with skylights, huge center island and built-in pizza oven. For years we’ve had the privilege of visiting Orcas Island thanks to a close friend who has a gorgeous Orcas Island vacation rental at the highly sought after Rosario Resort. Word percolating on the Pacific Northwest celebrity real estate street is that billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey dropped $8.275 million on a secluded compound on Washington State’s postcard-ready Orcas Island, one of the four largest islands that comprise the San Juan Islands archipelago between Seattle and Vancouver. Below are the details of that home: Perched on a cliffside overlooking the private beach is the guest house, which the previous owners named The Gallery House. 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