HISTORY

Built in 1946 as a private residence, the original “mid-century modern” main house was ahead of its time. Over the years, the house has served as a private residence, a day care, a retreat center, and a summer house.

In 1989, the main house was renovated completely by a private rancher in Idaho who sold his Texas ranch to create his dream escape on the Olympic Peninsula. Shortly after renovating the property, his plane suffered trouble at the Sequim airport… his wife said “sell the house and the plane, we’re not risking that again!”

Madeleine and John Chambers opened Domaine Madeleine in 1991 as the first European style luxury inn on the Olympic Peninsula. She expanded the property to include the two cottages, and founded Colette’s (named after her daughter) next door. Shortly thereafter, the county informed her she couldn’t own and operate two separate inns like that. Still wanting to carry on the tradition of luxurious accommodations near Olympic National Park, she sold Domaine Madeleine to Jeri and Jamie in 1998 who own the property to this day.

Under Jeri’s guiding hands, Domaine Madeleine grew to become the highest rated, most recommended inns of its kind in the area. She expanded the gardens, adding the koi pond and waterfall, bamboo gardens, organic farm, aquaponics greenhouse, herb gardens, strolling gardens, and wisteria-covered gazebo.

In 2014, as Jeri neared retirement, she determined to keep the legacy of Madeleine’s renowned hospitality alive with the help of Art and Soul Enterprises. The property has been renovated, rejuvenated, and restored with new comfortable bedrooms, spa-inspired bathrooms, personalized amenities and modern technology to welcome a new generation of explorers, foodies, and romantics seeking an escape at Olympic National Park.

The original luxury lodging inn on the Olympic Peninsula remains the treasured jewel, offering the best lodging at Olympic National Park. 

Picture your romantic getaway:

on a high bluff overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca with sweeping views of Victoria, B.C., the San Juan Islands, Mount Baker, and the Dungeness Spit. You’ll fall in love with our romantic and peaceful B&B while you scan the horizon for spouting whales and soaring bald eagles.

With a focus on nature-inspired contemporary styling, comfortable luxury, tranquil natural gardens, and the ultimate in fresh sustainable cuisine, you’ll find yourself wishing you had booked a longer stay to simply take time to enjoy it all. Guests tell us that 3 to 5 nights is necessary to explore Olympic National Park, Port Angeles, Sequim, and the other close-by natural wonders found here in this World Heritage Site. As you discover the beaches, forests, and alpine peaks and valleys, you’ll feel like you’re the first and only person to explore these wild, unspoiled, and peaceful lands.

The wonders don’t stop at the end of summer: you’ll uncover natural riches year-round: snowy Winter activities at Hurricane Ridge; bright bursts of Spring color as flower blooms cover the landscape; beautiful Autumn leaves and salmon careening up the salmon cascades along the Sol Duc River; as well as the temperate weather helping to create the Hoh Rainforest, one of the largest temperate rainforests on earth.

When you experience all of the wonder of the scenic Olympic Peninsula during your stay at Domaine Madeleine Bed and Breakfast, you’ll discover first-hand why over 97% of the 3.5 million annual visitors say they plan to return for a longer stay.