> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Pia the Peacekeeper – Bainbridge Island - URL: https://the-cj-willette.ghost.io/pia-the-peacekeeper-bainbridge-island/ - Published: 2026-04-21T19:22:36.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-21T19:22:36.000Z - Description: Hidden forest troll on Bainbridge—best paired with a ferry day trip. - Author: Cj Willette - Tags: Visited, Worth-it, Activity, PNW Trolls, bainbridge Island, Must-Do **📍 Location:** Bainbridge Island, Washington **📂 Type:** Activity --- **Why we went:** Part of the Pacific Northwest troll series and a good excuse for a Bainbridge Island day trip—adds something unique beyond the usual shops and waterfront. --- **What it is:** A large-scale wooden troll sculpture created by artist Thomas Dambo, built from reclaimed materials and tucked into a forested setting on Bainbridge Island. --- **Experience:** - Short walk to reach the troll - Peaceful, wooded surroundings - Feels a bit like a hidden find - Easy to combine with a broader island visit --- **👍 What we liked:** - Unique and creative installation - Quiet, scenic setting - Makes the trip feel more like an outing than just a stop **👎 What we didn’t:** - Can take a little effort to locate - Not a long activity on its own --- **💡 Tips:** - Check directions ahead—can be slightly tucked away - Wear comfortable shoes for a short walk - Combine with lunch or exploring Bainbridge --- **⛴ Ferry Info:** Seattle → Bainbridge Island ferry schedule: --- **👥 Who This Is For** - Couples - Casual day trips - People looking for something a little different --- **🏁 Verdict: WORTH-IT 🔵** > “A peaceful, slightly hidden stop that’s worth the trip—especially as part of a Bainbridge day.”