…so no new yard art for us.
Way Out West
On our last trip over and back again we finally pulled off of Interstate 90 to get a closer look at this establishment that has peeked our interest on every trip we’ve made to Eastern Washington. We had an empty trailer being towed behind our truck so it’s a real good thing the yard was closed.
The statuary farm at 11610 White Road is the best roadside attraction in Eastern Washington, if not the entire state.
The scores of items that face Interstate 90 near the Medical Lake exit are random and weird and strangely compelling. The whole oddball ranch looks like it was designed by Salvador Dali on acid, but that’s not the case.
This is the work and vision of a bearded and intense Spokane businessman:
Mike Ferguson.
“It’s all out of his brain,” said Ferguson’s brother, Mark, who owns 11 of the 21 acres here. “He knows how to barter. He knows how to make a deal.”
Mike named the place Way Out West, and I’ll second the “way out” part.
You can read more about this property and the owner here.
We are still feeling displaced and out of it, (out of this world). We are being taken care of well with a comfortable spot to lay our heads and few belongings that aren’t stored away in shipping containers (3- 8x8x20 of them). We are busy each weekend making round trips to our son’s home in Northeastern Washington where he’s opened up space in his shop to store Dear’s shop stuff until we find the elusive home of ours.
We leave on Saturday mornings and arrive Saturday afternoons, unload, relax a bit with hugs from Addy and understanding from her parents. We then travel back to this side of the mountains on Sunday.
You will all be the first to know when we find “the house” for us.
…someone has a great imagination. Neat!
That’s an eclectic mix of statuary. Being “in between” is uncomfortable. Praying for grace and wisdom as you look for your new home.
What a curious place to drive by. Very unique. Hope your new home appears very very soon. B xx
One day soon your perfect home will appear. But it might not look quite like that extraordinary place you stopped at!
Wow, that is a lot of yard art. I am sure it attracts a lot of attention. Wishing you good luck on your house hunting. Happy Thursday, enjoy your day and the weekend ahead.
Wish I could sell you my house. : )
That is quite a collection of items.
“Way Out” for sure! Thanks for stopping and sharing this – really unique. That house is going to find you, I’m sure of it! Hugs …
There used to be lots of roadside attractions in Washington (if my memory serves).
I can’t wait to hear about the house, when you find it.
Just sayin’, you understand — that Sputnik-looking yard art is not going to be big enough for you. (smile) Praying you soon find your new home and can get moved in before the snow blows!
Makes me giggle to think of one of these way out creations “gracing” your new back (or front!) yard 🙂
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