This was the first time Rice Insurance has utilized the beautiful space hopefully will not be the…read morelast. My whole crew was so impressed with the location and are still currently raving about it! Here are some direct quotes from some of my colleagues reflecting on their time at the Lairmont Manor... "Beautiful and accommodating to everyone." "Beautiful venue - loved the location" "I liked the inside outside vibe." "Spacious & Beautiful - Great spot" "Beautiful, spacious, comfortable" "I LOVE THIS PLACE" "Lots of space to circulate" "Great set up" "Lots of room! Loved the indoor/outdoor location. Super pretty!" "The venue was great and had a lot of variety." "Good amount of space, nice location inside & out" Thank you so much for making this event special for all of us. I know I'm not alone when I say that this was the best company party thrown thus far. I look forward to working with you in the future!

Seeking a private, elegant & formal event venue? Look no further, because Lairmont Manor will not…read moredisappoint. Located a few minutes from historic Fairhaven in a private & quiet residential neighborhood several miles from Western Washington University & downtown Bellingham, WA, this exclusive venue is ideal for small to medium size weddings; outdoor & indoor options; excellent staff; private parking; picturesque photo ops; beautiful grounds. Book your wedding or special event today.

We just had our wedding after party at the Blue Room on a Friday night. It was incredible! They…read morewere so easy and amazing to work with before and during the event. The bouncer was hilarious and Ben our bartender was hands down one of the best people to have there. They accommodated are DJ and help set up with everything. I highly recommend if you are wanting to rent this space for an event. INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE! Thank you! Jolene and Joe Finnell

Unreliable & unethical.They book acts, collect money, then double book or cancel & decline refunds…read more Get your act together!

Such a cute cheese shop! I've gotten a couple charcuterie boards here for a party, and wine and…read morecheese pairing event, and come by to sit out on the patio to share a bottle of wine and cheese board . Every experience at Appel Farms has gone above expectations! The owner is so sweet and provides great service, the cheese is always delicious, and the inside and outside are great spots for a little gathering. A hidden gem of Whatcom County

Went here with my friend for an afternoon trip and wasn't disappointed! Staff were super friendly…read moreand informed, and I swear, this is the only place in the country that still has bottles of water being sold for a dollar each!

Aslan depot is a fantastic place to get a beer or cocktail and listen to some music when they have…read morelive bands performing ! The space is beautiful with a moody vibe. They have a beautiful outdoor beer garden for the summer, and a lovely little semi private space for friend hangs. They have daily happy hour specials, and a $10 pizza slice with Aslan Beer special. Pizza was delicious, with the most amazing crust.

Aslan Depot was the perfect location for our wedding last weekend! The staff was kind, timely, and…read morehelped make the day so perfect. We love the vibe of the indoor space and were able to fit everyone on the patio for the ceremony. We put a big emphasis on the food, and Aslan delivered 10/10. All of our guests raved about how delicious everything was, food and drinks! Special shout out to Emily, the event coordinator as Aslan Depot. She worked tirelessly to make us feel special and make our day perfect. I highly recommend Aslan Depot on any given day, but especially if you are considering a private event in Bellingham.

The feeling this place gave me wasn't the typical feeling of walking around a garden. This specific…read moreplace made me feel like I stepped onto a movie set about a fairy tale in a far away land. There are so many unique, beautiful things to look at here, from the flowers, to the beautiful lawns, to the tall trees. If you're detail oriented, you will notice little treasures everywhere. I suggest that you come to see for yourself. I wish that I had taken more pictures! Then again, I don't want to spoil all of the beautiful surprises for you.

Amazing gardens in an out of the way place. A fairy tale world of trees and flowers beautifully…read moredesigned.

Lovely apple farm I'm afraid lunch, cider and a bakery. Clean, local. Unfortunately the day we…read morevisited they were quite shorthanded, only 3 in the cafe. We made our lunch orders and waited 45 minutes for sandwiches. Okay. Our drinks and bakery item weren't served. Finally got a glass of cider. No bakery item after we were all finished with the meal. After waiting in line again to inquire about the missing item I was told gruffly "I'm busy, I'll get to it". Next, tried shopping gift shop and asked when the distillery would be open. "wait, when the rush is over". It never opened. We had items we wanted to pay for but no one ever came to the register. Not a great visit. Looks like it could be great for families, if it was staffed better.

If you know me, you know I've written many reviews for Bellewood in Lynden, WA and yes, I'm…read moreofficially a regular! But honestly, I just want to share this place with the world because it's truly something special. Plenty of places have a "Santa" visit for the holidays... but Bellewood? They get THE real Santa Claus. The real deal. And would the real Santa charge? Nope! Free visits and free photo Saturdays and Sundays in December from noon to 4pm. And that's only the beginning. Bellewood is buzzing this time of year: Tons of apples (and they ship to out-of-state family and friends!) New spirits coming out of their distillery Unique gifts, ornaments, and goodies for everyone (lots of local vendors stuff here!) A cozy spot to settle in with a coffee and escape the chaos of the season As for me? I come for the weekend meals breakfast and lunch are always amazing. We also grab our favorite cottage pie for easy dinners when we don't feel like cooking. And don't even get me started on their frozen meatballs... lifesavers on busy weeknights and absolutely delicious. One of my favorite times to visit is early in the season or during the off-season. It's peaceful, the coffee is hot (free refills) and the view of Mt. Baker (or even the clouds) is beautiful. And the service? Simply the BEST around. Truly. Bellewood isn't just a place it's an experience, and one I'm grateful to have right here in our community.

Baker Creek Place is the hidden gem of Bellingham wedding venues. Its only downfall is that it is…read moreactually hidden, tucked away in the industrial district off Iron Gate St. Our guests weren't sure they were in the right place when they arrived. However, no one got lost. Baker Creek Place is the best priced venue in Bellingham by far. For less than $1500, you can rent the entire building on a Saturday (the ball room plus the two meeting rooms) and get in at noon on Friday to set up. The rental includes tables and chairs for 200. If the venue isn't booked the Sunday after your wedding you can leave everything overnight and clean up the next morning. Angie, who oversees reservations, is a dream to work with. She responded to emails promptly and answered all our questions effectively. She arranged multiple tours of the venue for us, both before and after we had reserved it. It was helpful to be able to tour the venue more than once before booking and to get back inside closer to the wedding. The venue itself is a blank slate. There isn't much decoration in the ballroom so you can dress it up or down to suit your wedding vision. I was going for a more causal feel so most of my decorations were on the tables. Even with my minimal decoration the ballroom looked beautiful. We had 17 round tables set up plus a few for our vendors. There was ample room for our 140 guest to move around and a 12 x 12 dance floor. We got married in July so we chose to have the ceremony outside and I'm so glad we did. The trees behind the venue are a gorgeous backdrop for a wedding ceremony. They didn't look like much when I booked the venue in the winter, but on my wedding day the trees were stunning. Thank you Baker Creek Place! You made our wedding amazing!

My daughter had her ceremony and reception here. Absolutely perfect. You have the option of an…read moreindoor or outdoor cetemony. The reception space is amazing with so many windows! It's tucked away in a private setting.

We attended a birthday party tonight at this cute little waterfront venue and it was the perfect…read morespot for the occasion! The clubhouse is one long room with a full kitchen at one end and plenty of tables and chairs to seat a crowd. There are large windows overlooking the marina, and the entire place has a nautical feel. It's not a large space, but there were over 50 people at the party and it didn't feel crowded at all. The rental fee is quite reasonable, especially considering you can bring your own food and drinks. And yes, there is plenty of free parking. I'm already formulating a plan in my head to host a Yelp event here!

From the owner: Looking for the perfect place to host your next event?…read more The SYC clubhouse is located right on beautiful Bellingham's waterfront with amazing views of the marina. It is available to groups of 75 for: Weddings Receptions Banquets Meetings Parties Business Retreats The facility includes ample free parking, an outside deck, kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, range and oven. Your rental includes use of twelve tables and 70 chairs.

I checked out Make.Shift during last week's Downtown Walk and was blown away by the sheer variety…read moreof art offered here. From modern and contemporary to upcycled to textiles to photography...it's all represented in this spot. Art Walk is a great night to go because you can meet the artists in person and hear about their work and what inspires them.

Every community should have a creative center like Make.Shift to support local arts and music. The…read morespace is non-profit, all -ages, drug-free, and Make.Shift offers practice space to bands passing through for a small fee. Make.Shift is also home to "The Magic Van" a resource for bands looking to tour the PNW who lack access to a band van. This weekend they hosted a local craft fair where there was a button trade, multiple floors of local crafts, and I even picked up some vinyl. Additionally down in the lower level I found an alternative lending library (with zines of course) and some indie publications for sale. There was even an artisan guitar maker who took a break from his craft to talk about what he does. The whole experience was straight up cool. I will make sure to stop back in the next time I am in Bellingham and drop a few bucks in the donation jar because creative spaces like this enrich communities and support the arts for us all.