On a sun-dappled morning on Bainbridge Island, the hum of creativity is palpable inside the Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network—better known as BARN. 

In the sprawling 25,000-square-foot facility, the air is alive with the sounds of saws in the woodshop, the rhythmic clatter of looms in the fiber studio, and the quiet focus of artists, makers, and learners of all ages. But BARN is more than just a collection of studios and tools; it is a living, breathing community where craft, learning, and service come together to foster connection and innovation.

When residents near Hansville first heard that aerial pesticide spraying was coming to the clear-cut timberlands just outside their community, they didn’t know they were about to start a countywide movement.

The news hit in 2018, at the height of national headlines about glyphosate — the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup — and the growing list of lawsuits linking it to cancer and other serious illnesses. People in Kitsap County began to connect the dots between those headlines and the reality in their own backyard.

In the heart of Kitsap, Vibe Coworks is more than just a place to get work done. It’s a thriving community, a hub for innovation, and a testament to the power of connection in the modern working world. As remote and hybrid work reshape the landscape of business, Vibe Coworks stands out as a beacon for professionals seeking not only a desk, but a sense of belonging, growth, and inspiration.