The Farmhouse 1744 is a beautifully designed, brand new event venue on Spirit Lake Highway in…read moreCastle Rock, Washington. I had the pleasure of attending the very first wedding hosted in this location, and the owners graciously gave me a walkthrough of the property. Considering this venue just opened, what impresses me the most is how established the landscaping and hardscaping feels. Visitors are greeted with a gorgeous gravel driveway that winds through an evergreen forest, then opens to a large gravel lot with plenty of room for event parking. A gently sloping lawn stretches in front of the primary structure, and the entire property is bordered by stately douglas fir and cedar trees. The primary structure is expertly laid out to ensure a wide variety of events can take place in the space. The bathrooms are spacious and stylish. The kitchen is well-positioned, providing easy access for unloading and loading, as well as preparation and serving. There is a lofty and spacious feeling throughout the building, with high ceilings and lots of light. In fact, two giant roll-up glass doors enhance the sense of progression between indoor and outdoor spaces. The owners spared no expense when lovingly adding details like this throughout the building. What I like most about this facility is that while the cavernous interior has a capacity for 200 people, there are plenty of niches and corners where visitors can gather for more intimate conversations. There are several distinct zones on the patios that can be unified by simply rolling up the glass doors. That sense of flow is important for successful event planning. My friend's wedding was everything she'd hoped it would be - an absolutely lovely celebration. The owners of The Farmhouse 1744 were gracious and accomodating, highly responsive, and incredibly reasonable to work with. Wedding planners and brides-to-be, if you're open to a rural location an hour north of Portland, it doesn't get any better than this!

Excellent place for hosting an event. The staff are organized and accommodating and recommended a…read moreterrific caterer. Good technology if sharing a video with audio. Kitchen to the side. Tables, chairs, linens, all in great shape. Ability to see a variety of restored vehicles for mingling and conversation. Ample parking. Price is reasonable. Overall, this is a great place to host an event.

Despite the drive, it's beautiful & our experience was perfect. Views of several mountains in the…read morebackground. It's not an "old barn". Very clean. Appropriate for weddings. Ample space inside the barn for a party over 100. Our son had a wedding there in Sept. Kitchen is a little tight & the oven wasn't cleaned so we had a temporary smoke issue upon firing it up. Two fridges. But overall the venue was perfect and spacious with a unique setting that made us happy to have our kids experience the perfect wedding. If you're creative- you'll love it. They also had lots of decor and amenities to spruce up the interior. Separate changing room inside. Owners are very friendly and responsive. Please respect them and don't abuse the property if you select it. Logistics can be challenging if you're not a Castle Rock or other local. But it's doable and we proved that. We found a mobile bartender; Castle Rock restaurant cater it - and were able to find a DJ and a pastor willing to accommodate us. If you're worried about weather - you can make it work. As long as you're under 150 total folks I believe. But if the weather is good- it's perfect.

Absolutely. Beautiful views. They do an amazing job making sure it looks beautiful. Couldn't be…read moremore happier my daughter found this place for her wedding. Thank you all at Barn1502

I attended a wedding here on Halloween and it was just stunning! There was ample room for dancing,…read moredinner, and gifts, etc. The vintage look and feel to the building is amazingly beautiful and there are also plenty of great spots surrounding it for photo ops. :)

This venue is amazing. We rented it for our 25th anniversary and did a "Gatsby" theme. It worked…read moreout so well. The owners are very attentive and answered all our questions. Would definitely recommend and rent again. Love, Love, Love. Thank for making our party a great success.

The Candalite Mansion is a wonderful three story house which has about five separate bedrooms on…read morethe second floor for guests and a huge attic area that has about seven twin beds. It is within walking distance to the main downtown area. It is beautiful and well maintained. The sitting and living rooms are large with many dolls and antiques. The owner is incredibly friendly and accommodating. The breakfast on the weekends is incredible. The rooms are very reasonable although the bathrooms are small due to originally being closets. We enjoyed our stay and will return.

I'd classify this as a sleeper hotel. Right off the freeway, walking to Winco, gas station right…read morenext door, freeway less than 200 yards, great place to stop over night. Not exactly sure what's around here to do if anything, but for a traveling spot to sleep and move on, this is the place. Read a lot of reviews on different hotels and this one had good reviews, think the only negative was the size of the soap... Is this hotel dated? Yes Is this hotel a no thrills place? Yes Is this hotel a good spot for a layover? Yes Do they serve breakfast? Yes Is this place quiet? Yes (other than freeway right there) Would I stay here again? Hands down yes Full transparency: I normally stay at holiday inn express but I was on a trip that I wanted to do on a budget, and this place hits all of that.. As I travel more and more to Oregon this place is about the 1/2 way mark and I will be coming back!! Great staff at the front desk, quiet, (I'm on 3rd floor) and I've heard a door open 2xs since I've been here, and I checked in on a Saturday evening...

With some of these reviews I think there is a misunderstanding of what a two star rated hotel is…read more This hotel is in need of an update, but it is clean and the staff is friendly. As a note for parents of youth athletes staying here, the continental breakfast is pretty bad, with no protein options outside of hard boiled eggs. You will be better off going to the diner across the street.

Breathtaking gardens and view with meticulously maintained trails and paths. Staff is welcoming…read moreand Alexis and Teresa are helpful in every way. The most beautiful event space in SW Washington!

Alder Grove is such a beautiful and special venue! The property is gorgeous, the atmosphere is warm…read moreand inviting, and it's the perfect place to celebrate life's special moments. The attention to detail and personal care make every event feel truly unique. We absolutely love being part of the Alder Grove experience and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful, memorable venue!.

Great spot, it's my 2nd time here, first time was 2016 or 2017 or so... Simple and Clean with…read morelittle details thought out by managers, because many economy hotels do not have a fridge or coffee maker or blow dryer but this one DOES! it has everything needed, soap, etc, and a lake view with plenty of parking. When I originally arrived heading Northbound on I-5 it was easy to get to, but if you are coming southbound you have to do kind of a U-turn over to the other side of the freeway. There is a Safeway market only one exit north of this hotel which makes it really convenient.

Not a bad location and kind of a cool view however almost immediately we started to see some real…read moreissues the already used roll of toilet paper the roofs Ac filter was filthy and caused us to wake extremely stuffed up the back door did not and even to open the door facing the lake too a person on the inside pulling while someone was out pushing it and the head board was broken , and the phone call from staff at 1145 pm telling us they can't let us stay another day because we had a service animal with us and didn't mention it I asked for a refund for the day they and they told my s/o would have to drive back from our where she was and they need the card hmmmmm never again .