As the Pacific Northwest weather turns a gorgeous gray and rains come to visit more often, our residents are taking their adventures outdoors to embrace the elements and experience different climates for some fun winter weekend getaways. In addition to the many on-site luxuries included with the lifestyle at Harbor Heights, our residents receive…
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The Pacific Northwest boasts some of the country’s most fertile farmland with diverse growing regions. The area is well-known for its fresh seafood, abundant produce, and wide variety of local artisans serving up arts and crafts as well as gourmet fare. Those lucky enough to live in the Pacific Northwest enjoy easy access to fresh…
When mapping out the design of Harbor Heights, it was all about the unmatched waterfront location and views, both from individual residences and the third-floor Sky Terrace, with unfettered 270-degree views of the water and Capitol that instantly creates indelible images of a tranquil environed that is unrivaled. Interior designer Alona Pernula was ready to…
They call it the Sandwich Generation. A moniker that indicates a middle-aged parent that is also caring for their parent/s. It is becoming more prevalent as the boomer generation ages well into their 70s. The stress of being a parent and caregiver at the same time compounds for those carrying stress on both sides. The…
The phrase “use it or lose it” is widely used, but how often do we consider the many ways it can be applied? At its core meaning, it offers us that if you don't continue to practice or use an ability, you might lose that ability. For example: If a person doesn't exercise their physical…
The light is at the end of the tunnel, and summer 2021 is shaping up to be an exciting one! With your new Olympia home and endless opportunities to explore, planning out how you’ll spend the anticipated summer is a top priority. From perusing local markets to picking up a new sport, there’s no shortage of…
At its core, right-sizing simply means to convert something to an appropriate or optimum size. Rightsizing your home or life is one of the most rewarding approaches to this type of exercise. If you're currently a business executive or have been in the past, we often first think of downsizing or minimizing in some way…
"When my parents hit their late 50s, how will I help them navigate their lifestyle change?" This is the exact question that brothers Camron and Jeremiah McKinley had in mind, which turned into their vision for refined senior living at Harbor Heights. As Camron and Jeremiah’s mother and father started to grow older, they kept…