This is a sponsored post on behalf of Murano Senior Living and as always all thoughts and opinions are always my own.
I didn’t really know what to expect when I pulled up to park next to Murano Senior Living. This is an area of downtown Seattle I’m quite familiar with near the Frye Museum, Virginia Mason, Swedish Hospital and Harborview Medical Center, but this building is pretty brand new. I was helping promote a cool event with them at the Flatstick Pub last month and I was curious about what this place is all about. You need to be 55 to live at Murano Senior Living and we still have a bunch of years to go before we are seniors in Seattle, but the hubby and I are also planners and I’m always curious about what our next steps will be.
Chihuly and other art at Murano Senior Living
One of the coolest things at Murano Senior Living is the giant Chihuly glass art sculpture you see when you walk in the door. Dale Chihuly is originally from Tacoma and his art just feels so very Pacific Northwest (Have you been to the Garden and Glass Museum beside the Space Needle? We have so many lovely memories here.) No matter where I go in the world, if I see something by Dale Chihuly, it reminds me of being home.
Under the Chihuly sculpture there are high backed comfy chairs, mirrored tables and art-themed books so you can sit a little while and take it all in. This feels like a fancy hotel lobby or luxurious lounge where I’d like to hang out for a while with my friends. There is also another art room that has the coolest murals on the wall. This is where art docents come and teach art classes. I love creative spaces like this and I can only imagine how inspiring it would feel like to take an art class here.
Murano Senior Living has a Rooftop Bar
Another space I was totally drawn to at Murano Senior Living was a rooftop bar. Yes, this retirement living community has its own rooftop bar and it is absolutely stunning. The decor is on point with any trendy Seattle space I’ve seen lately and the floor to ceiling windows are magnificent. You don’t get many places like this in a city and I felt so honored to be able to check it out. The patio next to the bar also took my breath away. There is even a little rooftop garden in the center of the outdoor space. On a sunny Seattle afternoon this would be a gorgeous spot to grab a book and a coffee and take it all in. I only had a few minutes in this space but I could have easily cleared my calendar and hung out here all day.
What does an apartment look like at Murano Senior Living?
There are a few different apartment options at Murano Senior Living and different plans based on each individuals’ needs. The best way to actually get an idea of what it’s like is to go on one of the weekly open house tours. I toured a two bedroom floorplan that felt very airy, comfortable and bright. It had its own kitchen and washer and dryer. Residents at Murano Senior Living have access to meals in common dining areas and housekeeping services as well. This area of downtown Seattle is very walkable but there is also a car service that can take you around Seattle if you need that too.
We walked through the restaurant and I was so curious about what it would be like to eat here. The gym is very high tech and there is a fitness trainer on site to help with health goals too.
Trucup Coffee Shop at Murano Senior Living
You need to live at Murano Senior Living or be a guest of someone there to experience most of the places I’ve talked about, but there will be one public space opening up very soon. In the corner of the Murano building, a coffee shop will open up in just a little while. Rumor has it “Tru Bistro” will serve coffee during the day and cocktails and tapas at night. The coffee will be the first cafe for Trucup coffee, a low-acid coffee company based in Seattle that you can currently buy on Amazon online.
Have you ever thought about where you will live when you retire one day? Do you plan ahead or do you take your days one day at a time? And can you believe all the amenities at this amazing retirement community? Also, Murano Senior Living is sponsoring a pretty cool family reunion contest you might want to enter too! (I did!)
Terumi Pong is a Seattle-based family travel writer and mom of twin teenage boys. She loves coffee and pastries, shopping local and looking for greener ways to live. She is also known as Scout’s mom (Scout is a 5ish pound little black yorkie-poo)