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Showcase - Washington "The Evergreen State"

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Industry Observer with Nature As Neighbors

Showcase - Washington "The Evergreen State"

Rugged appeals to me, in people, design, and places. Wild, natural, and beautiful - all at once. It’s probably why the Pacific Northwest is the place where I feel at home. Specifically, in a small town across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon called Camas.

Camas is actually located in Washington State, also known as the Evergreen State. With lush green forests blanketing much of the western side, it’s aptly named. Camas also sits near the mouth of the famous Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

Rugged outdoor adventures are always just minutes away - wind surfing, kayaking, sailing, fishing, and hiking, to name a few.  We’re about one hour away from year-round skiing on Mt. Hood, two hours to the beach, and roughly three hours to the high desert.

Mt Hood and Columbia River

If the big city calls your name, Portland is minutes away with great dining, shopping, theater, arts, or people watching weirdness - “put a bird on it.” Three hours to the north ( by car) is beautiful Seattle ( one of my favorite cities). Home to Starbucks, and our region’s obsession with coffee.

Great coffee, handcrafted brews, and delicious wines are all produced here. They make great pairings for our abundance of fresh and local foods. Some of the most well-known of that lot; wild salmon, dungeness crab, and other “just pulled from the sea” offerings.

Camas has plenty of small-town charm. People get to know one another rather quickly, and the emphasis is generally on family and community.We seldom have to endure a traffic jam, unless we’re trying to get across one of the bridges into Oregon.

For me, the appeal will always be in the terrain and easy proximity to the mountains, water, and trails. Big mountains and big water are centering - it’s kind of hard to hang on to your worries when the vastness of Mother Nature puts things back into perspective for you.

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Debb Janes  Bernie Stea
Brokers/REALTORS®
Call or Text 360-608-4900

We help buyers and sellers in Camas, Washougal, Brush Prairie/Hockinson, Salmon Creek, Felida, and other Vancouver, Washington Areas. 


We bring our passion for nature and beautiful environments to Real Estate. Multigenerational and family estates, country land and homes, and small farmsteads are our speciality.


We agree with our clients, "The true luxury of rural living is having elbowroom for the soul.

 

Comments (23)

Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thank you Q-man. And you are the master when it comes to painting New Mexico with bright and inviting color.

Oct 02, 2013 01:59 AM
Kerrie La Guardia
ActiveRain, Community Manager - Kirkland, WA
Let it Rain!

I love our state!  What a beautiful pic and sentiment Debb.  Love!!

Oct 02, 2013 02:21 AM
Sharon Tara
Sharon Tara Transformations - Portsmouth, NH
Retired New Hampshire Home Stager

That picture is just gorgeous!  

Oct 02, 2013 02:33 AM
Lloyd Binen
Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA
Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Debb-I can see why you love Camas and Washington; you have everything anyone could ask for.

Oct 02, 2013 02:36 AM
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Debb I love the picture - and your state!  Just so beautiful and so much to offer both small and big city living.  You live a charmed life my dear!

Oct 02, 2013 04:46 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Thanks Kerrie - bet you're loving married life.

Thanks Sharon.

Hi Lloyd - it's pretty good.

Thanks Anna - :)

Oct 02, 2013 05:40 AM
Adrian Willanger
206 909-7536 AdrianWillanger-broker.com - Seattle, WA
Profit from my two decades of experience

Hi Debb-

You had me at "we seldom have to endure traffic jams", you truly do live in one of the best places in the state.

Oct 02, 2013 05:52 AM
Dick Greenberg
New Paradigm Partners LLC - Fort Collins, CO
Northern Colorado Residential Real Estate

Hi Debb - I've spent a fair amount of time in the area, so I know how beautiful it is there, and having great access to the outdoors and the great cities is awesome. In many ways, our homes and lifestyles are very similar (and you've got better seafood).

Oct 02, 2013 06:15 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

It's pretty good Adrian - and we can get our Seattle fix when we need it.

But Dick, you have all that sunshine - and better weather, period.

Oct 02, 2013 06:25 AM
Robert Bob Gilbert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Anderson Properties - Katy, TX
Your Katy TX ( West of Houston) Real Estate Expert

Hi Debb, 

Now this is a really good post selling your local area to the rest of the this country and beyond. Gosh this is the second one i have read today. I will suggest your blog and what a great picture! I knew Camas aws close to Portland but I did not realize till today it is in Wsahington State.  

Oct 02, 2013 06:59 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Debb: I have never been to your state but your description and the amazing photo make me want to put it on the must see list! 

Oct 02, 2013 07:41 AM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Bob - there's a contest. You should write about the great state of Texas - and why you choose to live there.

Hi Anita - well you make Georgia sound pretty peachy too. Sorry, bad pun.

Oct 02, 2013 07:45 AM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Debb,

What a beautiful homage to your state, and I am glad you enlightened us.  One of these days, we will pop over to Portland and visit you...A

Oct 02, 2013 09:06 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Suggested! The way you open up your heart and soul and talk about Camas is so motivating and your photo is breathtaking! I can tell you love your home and you are proud of your State. Camas has lots of exciting things to see and do and it's location is ideal. Before I to to know you because of ActiveRain, I never knew such a beautiful place existed.

Thank you Debb for showcasing a very special place here in America.

Oct 02, 2013 10:54 AM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Debb, I have really enjoyed learning and reading about your town of Camas and the surrounding area. You make it sound so real and a lovely place to call home.

Oct 02, 2013 01:29 PM
Joanna Cohlan
Fresh Eyes For Your Home - Chappaqua, NY
Designing, Decorating & Staging Westchester Homes

Good morning Debb, rugged definitely appeals to me-not a beach girl-and your descriptions of Camas and it's proximity to Portland are calling me!!

Oct 02, 2013 10:54 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Alexandra - already looking forward to it.

You're welcome Patricia - the door is always open to you.

Thanks Debbie.

Joanna - really? That's way cool. You have a place to stay... ;)

Oct 03, 2013 01:06 AM
Carol-Ann Palmieri
RE/MAX Executive Realty, Al and Cal Realty Group - Franklin, MA
"Cal" the Real Estate Gal

Hi Debb.  You're description of Camas and area; the beauty of the land, people and the things to do,  makes me want to visit in the worst way.  

Oct 03, 2013 06:07 AM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Debb, enjoyed reading this post and got caught up in the words and photos. Suggested! Makes me want to get the next flight to Camas!

Oct 03, 2013 01:42 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

Cal, you'd love the kayaking here. I know you love to get out on the water.

Hey Rebecca - that is very sweet. Thanks and wish you could head this way. I'd love to be your guide.

Oct 04, 2013 12:21 AM