As many Washingtonians are following Governor Inslee’s Stay at Home Order, you may be getting a little bored.  Yesterday, April 9th, was the warmest day of 2020 here in Tenino, WA and what a better day to feel motivated to start a vegetable garden at my home! Working with What you Have I had a couple of issues.  One, I didn’t have many resources as I wasn’t going to take a trip out and had to use whatever supplies I already had on hand. What you don’t see in the video is I had to pilfer potting soil from some of the smaller flower pots I had around as I only had one bag of soil to use. And the seeds are a little old so we’ll see if they can spout.  What is a Victory Garden? The term, “Victory Garden” was coined during World War I to encourage people to plant and grow their own food.  No... 04/10/2020

 This weekend was perfect fall weather – the air had a cool bite to it with the sun filtering through the autumn red and yellow leaves.  This made for the perfect time for a short hike on the one-mile Tenino City Park Trail Loop.    We started our hike behind the Train Depot Museum and looped around to the ballfields, and along our wooded journey, we came across this tree that had fallen over.       I’m not sure what caused this tree to fall but I’m sure when it did, it was heard!   The Tenino City Park is small in area but packs a punch with a ton of activities.  At the park, you can:    Camp at the campground site Play baseball and soccer Take a dip at the Quarry Swimming Pool Visit the Train Depot Museum See the first schoolhouse of Tenino Visit the Veteran’s Memorial Hike the park t... 10/07/2019

I recently moved to a five-acre parcel in Tenino WA with a really, really long gravel driveway. I had no idea how I was going to roll the garbage and recycling bins down this monster of a driveway until I did a Google search and discovered others have this same problem! I found www.GarbageCommander.com sells hooks and hitches. I didn't want anything permanent and this hook is perfect. Here's a quick video I did demonstrating how easy it is even for me to hook your bin up and drive it down to the curb!   I just really like this product and wanted to share it with you. This is not an endorsement of any kind - just something that helps with trash day. 07/03/2019

 Looking for a great trail to walk, run or bike?  Be sure to check out the Chehalis Western Trail that runs north and south through Olympia to Rainier, WA.  This trail was a railroad line that is now a flat, paved trail, perfect for getting some fresh air and burning a few calories. Today, we walked a couple of miles on the trail outside of Tenino. We saw a few friends along the way and stopped by the Monarch Sculpture Park.  The Monarch Sculpture Park is open to the public, seven days a week from dawn to dusk.  The sculptures in the park are a wide mix of styles and materials; some sculptures are whimsical while others are somber; some are interactive while others invoke quiet contemplation.  Even on a foggy cloudy morning like today, the artwork was colorful and cheerfully rose from t... 01/27/2019

Search current inventory of Farm/ Ranch for sale in Tenino WashingtonListing DetailsFarm/ Ranch for sale in Tenino Washington13035 Sunset Heights SE, Tenino 98589 Price: $800,000 MLS number: 925760Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms: 3Square Footage: 4,572Call Wes Neal  at 360-402-8130 to see if this property is still available and arrange a showing. You Will Love the Stunning Mountain Views  From this Beautiful Farm/ RanchTruly an amazing opportunity to own a farm/ ranch with stunning view of mountains in Tenino. This rare equestrian estate is tucked away on a 40 "hill top acres" and boasts 16,560 square feet of indoor space. Not to mention the 18 stalls that are rented out of 21 for $400 per month making it a total of $84,000 per year! And who wouldn't love to work on full production in a huge 24x12... 06/22/2016

13035 Sunset Heights SE,, Tenino, WA Equestrian estate w/ sweeping mountain views for sale in Tenino WA! Get Directions Click Here Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price 4572 SQUARE FEET Equestrian estate w/ sweeping mountain views for sale in Tenino WA! Truly a Rare Equestrian Estate tucked away on 40 "Hill Top" acres. Sweeping Mtn views and soring ceilings. Boasting a 16,560 sf indoor area with 21 stalls (18 rented @ $400 p/m=$84,000 p/y), a huge 24x12 office, kitchen, tack room, with hot/cold wash rack. 7 stall barn w/a video monited Foaling area, 160x180 & outdoor arena, 6 bay (3,840 sf) garage w/a machine shop, room for all your tucks/toys & covered RV parking. This incredible ranch is ideally set up to run as a business and live for free!... 05/13/2016

13035 Sunset Heights SE,, Tenino, WA For Sale Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price4572 SQUARE FEET Follow This Property! Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure Free Home Values Presented By: Wes Neal CENTURY 21 Northwest Realty 360-402-8130   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Truly a Rare Equestrian Estate tucked away on 40 "Hill Top" acres. Sweeping Mtn views and soring ceilings. Boasting a 16,560 sf indoor area with 21 stalls (18 rented @ $400 p/m=$84,000 p/y), a huge 24x12 office, kitchen, tack room, with hot/cold wash rack. 7 stall barn w/a video monited Foaling area, 160x180 & outdoor arena, 6 bay (3,840 sf) garage w/a machine shop, room for all your tucks/toys & covered RV parking. T... 05/04/2016

3741 Goldcrest Heights Northwest, Olympia, WA For Sale Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price5 BEDROOMS | 3 (3 full ) BATHROOMS | 3599 SQUARE FEET Follow This Home! Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure Free Home Values Presented By: Wes Neal CENTURY 21 Northwest Realty 360-402-8130   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Westside retreat & defnitely Goldcrest's finest! You'll be amazed at the quality & the attention to detail throughout as you walk through the doors of this impeccable home, that's just mins away from, well everything! Savor the bright & inviting chef's kitchen w/ton of cabinets, Quartz counters, maple cabinetry & stainless appliances & the Rich Kempas wood floors. All rooms ar... 05/04/2016

5040 Puget Road Northeast, Olympia, WA For Sale Description Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Brochure $ Click for current price Follow This Property! Search All Homes For Sale Homes Close to Where You Work Avoid Foreclosure Free Home Values Presented By: Wes Neal CENTURY 21 Northwest Realty 360-402-8130   Schedule a Showing/Request Info Property Description Very private 10+ acres in great location. Rolling terrain with forested blend of Fir, Ash, Cedar and huckleberries. Carve out your own your own private homesite from multiple possibilities. Backs up to Foxhall riding trails. Access from Puget Rd through forested easement. You feel as if you are in the middle of a wilderness area. Beautiful blends of fir, Oregon ash, cedar and huckleberries. Easement access off of Puget road. You wi... 05/04/2016

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for September 2015. Tenino and Bucoda real estate market snapshot.  As fall approaches, the market is still going strong.  These market stats are not SCARY at all! All the numbers look great for the Tenino and Bucoda areas! Sales Prices are up. Number of home sales is up. Inventory numbers have improved.  Between the buyer activity and the fewer listings on the market, this has pushed this area into a strong seller's market. Number of listings has improved with fewer homes on the market, leaving buyers with fewer choices and sellers with less competition. What does all this mean? In a nutshell, the market has improved and is still improving for sellers, who are able to sell their home and in many cases, seeing a profit. Buyers s... 11/01/2015

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for June 2015. Why live in Tenino?Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0." Why live in Bucoda?Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino. Bucoda's name is clearly documented. It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David. Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s. In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA.Schools: Many residents of these towns are in the Tenino School District and Centralia School District.Both to... 08/04/2015

15008 Military Rd SE Tenino, WA 98589 Property Site: http://tour.circlepix.com/home/MRKFPWBring your fishing rod and catch dinner from your own yard! The fishermans dream! Welcome to McIntosh Lake! 108 feet of waterfront with your very own dock! Sweet two bedroom Cabin/home. Freshly painted. Vinyl windows. Wood stove insert. New carpet. Relax on the deck and enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peace and serenity and outrageous Views. Covered front patio. Metal roof. One car detached garage. Outbuilding. Rare find! Septic is for a three bedroom home.Bedrooms: 2Bathrooms: 1.00Square feet: 640Price: $189,000 For more information about this property, please contact Cynthia Schmier at (360)400-3475 or cschmier@remax.net. You can also text 2846653 to 67299. See more listings at: csc... 06/18/2015

Speechless Sunday-Serendipity Sunday-Look into My EyesMeet Shadow Every year to celebrate my birthday, I go, along with my husband and two wolf-loving friends to Wolf Haven International, a wolf sanctuary in Tenino WA.It is a non-profit organization that rescues wolves, wolfdogs and coyotes that have been mistreated by owners (or those trying to make a fast buck), bought illegally or injured. They educate people on how important wolves are to the environment and ecosystem, but NOT for having as pets. They are "family" animals, in other words their "pack" is their family and they are very close, but that is the only type of family they need.  Here is a bit about Shadow's history:Shadow is an energetic, playful wolf, who lived in four homes during the first few months of his life. He is a... 04/19/2015

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for March 2015. Why live in Tenino?Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0." Why live in Bucoda?Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino. Bucoda's name is clearly documented. It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David. Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s. In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA.Schools: Many residents of these towns are in the Tenino School District and Centralia School District.Both t... 04/16/2015

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for January 2015.   Why live in Tenino? Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0."   Why live in Bucoda? Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino. Bucoda's name is clearly documented. It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David. Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s. In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA. Schools: Many residents of these towns are in the Tenino School District and Centralia School Distri... 02/09/2015

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for September 2014.   Why live in Tenino? Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0."   Why live in Bucoda? Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino. Bucoda's name is clearly documented. It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David. Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s. In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA. Schools: Many residents of these towns are in the Tenino School District and Centralia School Dist... 10/17/2014

Here is the Tenino and Bucoda WA real estate market update for June 2014.   Why live in Tenino? Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0."   Why live in Bucoda? Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino.  Bucoda's name is clearly documented.  It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David.  Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s.  In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA.   Schools:  Many residents of these towns are in the Tenino School District and Centralia School Di... 07/13/2014

Here is the Tenino / Bucoda WA current real estate market update as of April 2014 (area 454 on the map below). Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0." Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino.  Bucoda's name is clearly documented.  It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David.  Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s.  In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA. Both towns feature farming parcels as well as vintage homes in the downtown areas.  Many residents of thes... 05/22/2014

Here is the Tenino / Bucoda WA current real estate market update as of January 2014 (area 454 on the map below). Tenino WA is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered "10-9-0." Bucoda WA is just south of Tenino.  Bucoda's name is clearly documented.  It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David.  Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s.  In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA. Both towns feature farming parcels as well as vintage homes in the downtown areas.  Many residents of th... 02/10/2014

Here is the Tenino / Bucoda Market Update for October 2013 (area 454 on the map below). Tenino is located Southeast of Olympia off of Old Highway 99. There is some dispute how Tenino got its name; some say it is from a Native American word meaning "junction" or "meeting place;" others say it was named after the railroad engine numbered 10-9-0. Bucoda is just south of Tenino.  Bucoda's name is clearly documented.  It was named after three men in the town's mining business: James Buckley, Samuel Coulter and John David.  Bucoda was the location of the territory's penitentiary in the late 1800s.  In 1887, the penitentiary was relocated to Walla Walla, WA. Both towns feature farming parcels as well as vintage homes in the downtown areas.  Many residents of these towns are in the Tenino Schoo... 11/13/2013