The barn at Milepost 19 on Highway 20 in Coupeville is an enchanting place to visit. The sign along the highway invites you to see the Enchanted Beedle. Wendy and Joe Beedle have stocked their barn with a variety of flowers, crystals and gems, yarns and other knitting supplies and much more. They also have handmade bags, that can be used for purses or shopping bags, stitch marker bracelets and solid hand lotion bars.
A first time visitor who steps into the Enchanted Beedle store will find their head keeps swirling around trying to take in the amazing variety of merchandise for sale.
Wendy and Joe have cleared out the barn next to the retail shop, repainted it, and added new lighting and ceiling fans. They now have lots of space for special events including bonfires and hay bales.
The history of the Enchanted Beedle started with a visit Joe and Wendy made to Gig Harbor that included a visit to Coupeville at the suggestion of a friend. As the family, including their three children, were heading back to the ferry, they all agreed that they didn’t want to leave the island. Joe was in the military at the time, and for four years Wendy and the family lived on Whidbey while Joe worked between two squadrons.
In 2018, Joe retired from a 29 year career in the Marine Corps, and the family discovered the eight-acre property at milepost 19 that had been on the market for a while. The owners were anxious to find a buyer. Wendy notes, “We really wanted to grow things.” She adds, “My family loves living on Whidbey Island.” Her children help with the planting and mowing.
Summertime is a great time for a selection of fresh cut flowers including peonies.In addition to the many flowers and other products they are growing on the property, Wendy wanted to offer a broad variety of carefully selected items that appeal to a range of buyers. Some of the current items for sale at Enchanted Beedle are knitting supplies, hand-dyed yarns, hand-made bags, stitch marker bracelets, solid hand lotion bars, crystals and gems, tarot cards, white sage, jewelry (many items made by Wendy), and gift items from a variety of suppliers.
There are now 90 fruit trees growing on the property, including pears, apples and cherries, and Wendy hopes to offer these for sale when the trees begin producing. She also plans to have Christmas trees; 300 have been planted so far.
When you come to the Enchanted Beedle, Wendy will be glad to provide answers for any questions you may have about the items carried in the store. She comments, “I love engaging with people who walk in for a visit.”
The Enchanted Beedle also offers paint parties once a month and sound bath every third Friday of the month. Contact Wendy for reservations.
Current hours for the Enchanted Beedle are Friday - Monday, 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The store is closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. You can call Wendy at 651-497-7305 for reservations for any special activities or to inquire about an item she might be carrying or any other questions about her products or events.
