Incredibly beautiful venue! As others have said, Stacy and Matt are phenomenal as they were so…read morehelpful throughout the entire wedding process. My now husband and I could not say no to a venue that was 1) beautiful 2) great price 3) had a closet full of decor we could use and 4) responsive owners that answered any questions that came their way. The decor planning was relatively easy since we used pieces from the closet for our entrance and reception tables. Most folks said I didn't look stressed throughout the process, and I believe most of that stemmed from Gray Bridge making it incredibly simple for us to use their items. We just had to take care of personal pieces, such as the entrance sign or guestbook. The only downside to this place is the drive, which is roughly an hour away from Seattle (or 1.5X during traffic time). We overcame that by starting our ceremony earlier than usual (330PM) so we could have our guests enjoy the venue for roughly 7.5-8 hours. Another perk to this venue is they allow any vendors onsite. We weren't stuck with having to buy X cases of wines at wineries or sticking with food caterers that were not on par to the quality we were looking for. Overall, I highly recommend you checking out this place and booking ASAP since their dates fill up well a year in advance.

We got married here three months ago and should have written this review sooner but honestly it's…read moreimpossible to list all the amazing things about Gray Bridge! To start with, the venue is absolutely gorgeous (our wedding was in June). We wanted a beautiful PNW backdrop to show our out of state guests and that is definitely what we got - everyone complimented us on it later! Gray Bridge is set up in a thoughtful layout that makes wedding days flow smoothly while also providing smaller, intimate moments for photos, games, mingling, etc. Additionally, Stacy and Matt go above and beyond to make sure everything is on track and the venue is set up to each couple's specific wedding day vision. It took so much of the uncertainty out of wedding planning to know that we were in such good hands and that Stacy and Matt had great relationships with our vendors, which really goes a long way. Finally, all the decor available to borrow definitely kept costs (and stress) down! We definitely hope to be back here as guests someday :)

We couldn't have asked for a better wedding venue. The gardens and flowers were in full bloom,…read moregiving us gorgeous photo spots everywhere we turned -- our guests were blown away by how beautiful the space was. Dave's menu was phenomenal, and Dawn kept the entire day running flawlessly. They handled every detail, even the ones we never would've thought of, and made our wedding feel effortless and joyful. Truly exceptional people and an exceptional venue.

We got married at Fireseed in June and it was truly the greatest wedding experience I could've…read moreasked for! Dave and Dawn were incredible from our first contact to the wedding day to wishing us a happy first anniversary. The venue is absolutely stunning and the food was so incredibly good, I don't think words can do it justice! I can't recommend them enough. Have your wedding with them, you won't be disappointed!!

This Arboretum is so beautifully designed and maintained! I loved it. There are so many different…read morespecimens and the trees, paths, rock gardens are just inspiring. Thanks to all who have helped create this wonderful place.

My husband and I are always looking to find family friendly and quiet parks for children to explore…read moreand safely play. We came across the Evergreen Arboretum today, and it was such a little gem. I really appreciate how intentional this arboretum felt, it's easy to tell how the community and volunteers are intentional about its upkeep and serenity. If you're in the area and looking for nice walk, or a quiet place to sit The Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens is the place; I highly recommend.

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I drive to the Schack Art Center once a year for their Fresh Paint art festival, but my favorites…read moreare almost always inside the art center itself. This year, their summer art events are "Art of the Garden" at the main gallery and "Cambium Layers II" at the mezzanine gallery. They have events throughout the year, rotating in special exhibits, classes, summer camps, and more. I chatted with the staff working there, and they are always very personable. While the Fresh Paint art festival is relatively modest with the length of two city blocks, the exhibit inside the center makes the drive worthwhile. If I was more of an art creator, I would definitely look into their classes. They have an impressive array from ceramics and clay to digital to glass, and classics like painting, sculpture, and woodcarving. The facility looks new and is very clean. I would recommend them both to shop for art (at front gift shop or during an exhibit period) and for their classes.

The old opera house in Stanwood is now known as the Floyd Nygaard Center. Located right at the…read moreheart of downtown, the venue hosts events ranging from art shows to dinner auctions. We recently attended an fundraising event at the center and it was memorable. The building was built in the early 1900s and has probably undergone a few facelifts, but features original to the building can still be appreciated. The building has a small kitchen for caterers so the venue is ideal for smaller events fof 120 or less. There is also a built-in bar for beverages. Ample parking is available onsite.

This was our wedding venue, and it was just perfect! Four Springs is a nature preserve and the…read moreproperty is surrounded by woods and a pretty lake. We had a small, intimate wedding of about 50 guests. Because the weather was cold, we had the ceremony and reception indoors and it was just the right amount of space. The buildings are clean and cozy. The caretaker was friendly and helpful. I loved how flexible and accommodating she was. The rental price was very reasonable. Many of our guests complimented the venue and its beauty! There are many ways you can arrange a wedding here, but we had the ceremony in the house in front of huge windows overlooking the deck and lake. There were bedrooms we used for dressing rooms in the back. In the next room was a kitchen with fridge and oven. We used the oven to keep food warm. We had the reception in the next building over, called the "Meadow Room." It was a spacious room with a sink, gas furnace and restrooms just outside. They had plenty of tables and chairs and we were even able to hang decorations from the ceiling. We took most of the professional photos outside in the natural beauty, which was perfect! We had a beautiful wedding day at Four Springs House!

I found Four Springs to be a treasure! It's a gold nugget in the perfect location. The property is…read moregorgeous and well-cared for and you feel like you're in the middle of nature and yet with all the right conveniences. The buildings were perfect for our family reunion. The barn was rustic but warm, the main building was perfect for sound and lighting, and the main house was so great for food preparation. The caretakers were so helpful and friendly. Lisa, the manager, anticipated all my needs and was very accommodating. She made our event stress-free and easy. This will be a cherished memory we will hold for years to come and we will definitely be returning to the property for other family events!

Carl & Rita are the consummate hosts, oozing with tons of hospitality and wine knowledge. They…read moreprovide their guests with a 5-star experience from moment of check in with a wine tasting, homemade breakfast, wine, coffee, tea and water bar for their guests to use during their stay. Well appointment rooms with comfortable bedding, robes and large bathrooms. The grounds are well maintained with views of Pungent Sound. Minutes from Langley, they can hook you up with Dennis if you prefer to have someone drive you to dinner. We had a great time and will be back.

What a wonderful wine tasting my partner and I had here on this gorgeous farm with the sweetest…read morecouple! We were stunned by the grounds, it was so picturesque, and honestly a slice of heaven. The owners were kind and fit the tasting to our preferred wine tastes. We had such a great time and will honor this memory for a while. This location is a must for a wine tasting if you're on Whidbey Island!

Let me begin by saying, I hesitate to write this review because the place runs on volunteers; I…read moredon't like complaining about people who give of their time and talent to keep a place running. I also want to credit the one paid employee who's name I can't recall (Yulie? Lulie?), and the volunteers who were extremely nice and did their best to be helpful when we rented the venue for my daughter's wedding. Bless you, ladies. The positives: The venue itself is a pleasant banquet hall with a pool downstairs, a full kitchen, and a divided loft upstairs. The banquet room overlooks a beautiful, panoramic view of the water. The room itself is a blank canvas. It can be dressed up or dressed down to suit your needs. This place is a bargain. You do your own catering from their kitchen, which has everything you need, including chaffing dishes. Their fees are a fraction of what other venues charge. And, they provide everything for the set up, except the linens. The negatives. To be fair, there are mot many. The biggest problem is the volunteers who are not always professional. Most of them were very sweet and helpful, and they are apreciated. But there were several times when there were miscommunications which causes needless stress. The worst experience came while we were setting up, and this crabby old bat working the front desk kept yelling at our children. First, she objected to them playing outside. Then she objected to them playing upstairs. Then, when one of them was playing in the hallway, she yelled so loudly, she could be heard throughout the building. I had told her, repeatedly, to not yell at the kids, but to tell me or any of the adults. I never asked her to babysit. I never said not to correct them if she saw them acting badly. But yelling, name calling, insults and threats? I wasn't having it. She discovered that raising her voice at me was a very bad idea. Had it not been for that incident, I would've given this venue a higher rating.

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