Newport, Oregon

A trip to the Oregon coast in March means spending a lot of time indoors waiting for breaks between rain storms that sometimes never come. Staying at the Silvia Beach Hotel presents a lot of opportunities for great sketching–lots of subjects, immobilized by sleepy, spiced wine induced snoozing, lounging, and reading on cozy worn couches.

Reading room

Reading Buddies at the Reading room of the Silvia Beach Hotel

Jane Austin Room featuring wall paper and antique furniture

Romantic Dinner at April's in Nye Beach

Three generations at the breakfast table

View of the rainy Nye Beach from the tea room of the Silvia Beach Hotel