We had our wedding at the cove. It went amazing! Absolutely beautiful. The venders we used were…read morefamiliar with the venue which helped and it really went very smooth.

Attended a wedding here. Nice grounds, huge deck, pathways, separate entry hall, large kitchen…read morearea. Parking seemed a little squeezed. Good kitchen.

This farm is a slice of heaven. Grounds are exquisite with lavender of many varieties and roses…read more Everywhere you look is colorful blooms. All flowers are so fragrant. Cathy the owner is very knowledgeable about the species of lavender. This farm overlooks the quartermaster harbor in Vashon Washington. Must see. Products are all organic and worth every penny!

I've gone lavender picking before at some other places, but I wanted to try somewhere new and a…read morelittle bit closer to home. To get here from Seattle you have to take the Fauntleroy ferry to Vashon Island but we headed there pretty early in the morning and we had no problems getting onto the ferry with our car (On the way back from Vashon however, we saw a bunch of people heading to Vashon in the afternoon. The ferry line for vehicles was crazy backed up, so I would not recommend going too late!) After arriving at Vashon, it's about 20 or so minutes to the Lavender Hill Farm. This place is super cute! From what I could observe, it looks like a beautiful private residence with its own little giant farm attached. What made this place stand out from the rest is that there were so many varieties of lavender that I had never heard of before. They had some interns there, helping to pick lavender and make bouquets/wreaths who did a great job of educating us on the different types of smelling lavender and cooking lavender. They also had a bunch of premade lavender products. Personally, I always go for the little lavender bags and use them in my laundry -- they last forever, and they smelled great. They had these scented roller balls each with a different type of lavender, it smelled absolutely amazing. If I am remembering correctly, there were also lotions, balms, incense, even pre-cut cooking lavender, and I believe there was even lavender soda for sale. I was able to purchase everything easily using contactless pay. I believe I had a conversation with the owner of the farm (not 100% on that though) and she was quite lovely. This place is dog friendly as you can see from my pictures, however, they also have a farm dog of their own so just be mindful of that. If you love to Instagram, or taking pictures, this place is definitely for you -- and if you like lavender, of course, you should definitely come here! It seems like their season has already ended so I'm guessing it's open for a very short window in the early summer, but if you have the opportunity to go next summer, I would recommend it!

What a gorgeous park! I came here with my dog and it was such a nice walk. Great views of the…read moreocean and the trail was nice and relaxing. The park is maintained well and clean. The marina area is beautiful with benches along the way. For dog owners, it's a great place to walk! There are poop bag stations along the way and I didn't see an issue with owners not picking up after their dogs. I went on a weekday and there were lots of people there that day. If your dog is okay with being in an environment with a lot of stimuli (children running around, joggers, skateboarders, lots of people in general), it's a wonderful park. My dog is a social butterfly so he absolutely loved this park and the attention he received from the walkers along the way!

We wanted to tour downtown Moines as we lived in the metro area for a long time now and wanted to…read morego see what was downtown and the waterfront. To explore basically. We found that we had time for this minor trip and got to explore those areas. We are saving the Redondo Beach area for another time. Anyway we came across the farmer's market here, the pier that goes out into Puget Sound quite a ways. There we saw fisherman at the end hoping to catch something to their liking. We also saw seals playing in the water. Perhaps it was because the farmers market was going on but there were volunteers there also to point out the seals and drop some useful information. We strolled away from the pier and waterfront and went to the event center. We admired the water some more and noticed a couple different walking paths here but one had a sign indicating that it was closed while another went to the event center itself. We didn't walk the the trail much as an event was taking place at the building and it seemed a little congested in that direction where the open trail went to. Apparently inside the event space going off of the pictures on Yelp there are some very pretty stained glass windows. So perhaps another time we will check those out. The grounds leading up to the building and the view of the water is very nice and would compliment very nicely with planned events at the building should the occasion would be appropriate for some photography outside with attendees.

We just had our wedding here (Aug 2025) and it turned out amazing! The property is large and it has…read moreso many different areas. Each area feels so different and has it's own special character, so we proposed having the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception in three different locations. It added a lot of complexity but it was totally worth it. We found a spot in the forest that seemed to have promise for the ceremony and Linda, the amazing venue operator, was 100% all in and willing to make it happen. It required a LOT of work on their part (extensive weeding, clearing, hiring an arborist to trim tree limbs, widening trails, putting up string lights, running a super long extensive cord to get power down here, etc) but Linda and her team did it all and more, at their expensive, and it looked incredible. She was super proactive every step of the way and had a lot of great ideas, and was totally willing to put the work in and your vision happen. She was like our second wedding coordinator - so appreciated! The venue has great parking, a huge green lawn area (our reception area), lovely forest trails, a quaint peaceful 'glamping tent' area (which we actually used for our Cocktail Hour, with the tent removed, worked great!), a 'lodge' house on the property for the bride and groom to prep and family to stay over, and of course the beautiful horses. Foxglove has a ton of new, beautiful live edge Douglas Fir tables that you can use, included. The crafted tables we're really beautiful and added to the special character of the event. We got a good deal on the 2025 pricing since we were kind of last minute (last minute in the wedding world at least) and filled an open August weekend, which was much appreciated. It looks like their 2026 pricing bumped up quite a bit but I think they'll have even more to offer in 2026, from what Linda has said. In 2025 there wasn't any kind of kitchen area for the caterer to use, which was a little challenging/expensive for off-island caterers, but it sounds like they'll be offering a cool converted army tent trailer kitchen for next season. The bathroom situation here isn't the best as the only bathrooms are at the lodge house (which kind of exposed guests to chaotic catering zone and the chaotic decor/bride staging area). There is also a very charming bathroom structure at the 'glamping tent' area, but the toilet itself is really more camping style. It totally worked and they did some kind of voodoo magic process so it didn't smell one bit, and nobody seemed to care. It wasn't really a problem for our group size (67) but it would be better if you rent some nice bathrooms, or perhaps Foxglove will eventually build some more on site. It's a fairly new venue so I could see them investing in that. Many of our guests got to Vashon early, or even spent the weekend on Vashon - everyone really enjoyed the small town atmosphere, some great restaurants and coffee shops, and the hiking/kayaking, etc. We were a little worried about the island travel being a deterrent to guests but everyone loved it and enjoyed the vacation feeling of it all. 5 big stars to Foxglove, Linda and her team. Our wedding far surpassed our expectations. Highly recommended!!!

We had the most wonderful experience having our wedding at Cathedral Ballard! The space was…read moreincredibly bright due to the huge windows, the exposed brick was lovely, and the candles were stunning. This venue is exceptional for so many reasons: not only is it a non-profit venue, but they light over 100 candles for your event and provide so many things that you would typically need to rent at other venues (chairs, tables, glassware, etc.). Also there are so many things for your guests to do in downtown Ballard if your wedding is mainly out-of-town guests like ours was. Nate and the team were so kind and thoughtful throughout the entire process. We are so grateful we had the opportunity to spend our special day at Cathedral Ballard - it was truly so special!!! :)

Came here for an event being thrown by a local business - Papa Chango for their anniversary…read more Cathedral is an event space so you can have wedding receptions, local art showing, VIP party and more. There is a ground level and an upstairs. Upon coming in staff greeted us and informed us of the going-Ons upstairs. There were 3 bartenders all of whom were very nice. Lots of seating and small music and dancing area. The food was self-serve, buffet style, catered La Cabana. The salsa and guac were good and was nicely laid out. Cathedral donates much of the earnings made from the use of the space and are also known for their candles which I've received as a gift and can say are nicely scented and benefit causes. So, if you see one in a local shop or otherwise it makes a good gift. Not sure they sell them at this actual location of Cathedral though. If you 're looking to host an event or know someone who wants to, Cathedral has a decent space to be rented out with nice staff who will help manage it.

My son and his new wife selected the Red Barn as their wedding venue, which was held last weekend…read more The owners and staff were outstanding in helping with preparation steps for both the ceremony and reception; from outlining a process and working through details to securing catering, music and day-of accommodations. Everything went off in spectacular fashion. We couldn't have been happier with how everything was handled, and family and friends that attended were very complimentary and appreciative. Highly recommend!

Friendly staff, cute animals, and thoughtful activities for young kids in a serene setting. Would…read moredefinitely recommend!

This venue is truly beautiful in every way. The initial reservation was simple and Dasha made me…read morefeel like a long term friend. The venue inside was clean and very cozy, the upstairs had a billiards table, which we put to use. I cannot express in words how much I recommend this place, and I will definitely be booking again.

Beautiful venue & great customer service. Would definitely recommend for your next event! 10/10…read moregreat experience here

So glad we stopped by their booth at the Farmers Market. We immediately bought their non-alcoholic…read morecider as it was so refreshing. The awesome staff mentioned that their tasting room was close by so we decided to go the next day to try more of their bottles. Tasting flight is $15 with a $5 upgrades to try a liqueur and the non-alcoholic cider as a finishing palate cleanser. We bought their Pippin cider and ended up getting another set of their non-alcoholic cider. A friend bought their liqueur saying it had a very interesting and unique flavor that reminded him of childhood memories - that earthy, outdoors freedom he grew up with. The tasting room is a beautiful, open space and great to relax in as you sample the various ciders. You can also order full glasses if you have a favorite. There is a big patio outside lined with apple trees and lots of grassy area to lay a picnic blanket and more seating.

Nashi Orchards is local to Vashon Island. The have tasting room and a coffee shop on the grounds!…read moreThey have a vines growing on one side of the tasting room and a lovely patio and lawn where you can enjoy your cider! The tasting room was bright and modern and the cider experts that led the tasting were knowledgeable and friendly! They made what could have be mundane, fun! I came on a sunny day and sat on the patio! I had a view of the lawn and the vines! This made Nashi accessible to families with littles and pets! This has to be a stop on your Vashon Island day or weekend trip! I also love that it is a locally owned and operated business!

Love this place! What great selections of art and cute stuff! Love the display and their taste…read more Atmosphere is great. But ppl work there were not attentive nor friendly. Maybe it's too busy today? Regardless, we come back for shopping some arts and mugs

So cute! I'm not sure how long Smal Market has been around, but it was my first time noticing it…read morewhile walking around Ballard. I'm only here twice a year, so it is fun getting to stumble upon different stores. I think they have a lot of unique items in here that are handmade. Right now, there is a whole selection of handmade ceramics - really intricate and cute designs, and best of all, dishwasher safe! I was able to do some holiday shopping here!

Amazing food! Probably the best wedding food I've ever had, and lest you think that's a low bar, it…read morereally would deserve five stars as a restaurant too. The dishes were so special to the couple, and they really seemed to go above and beyond. Their lamb was probably the standout dinner dish -- I'd say their meats, breads, and fruits were all very very good, and their veg and salad game weaker. Their cocktails were fine to really tasty, though on the sweet side. The venue itself is a gorgeous forest with lovely walks, and the buildings are really in nice condition with interesting touches.

When I was at islandwood for a 5th grade field trip it was the best 4 days either out my phone I…read morehad so much fun collaborating with people and just in general finding peace, my favorite part about islandwood is probably the obstacle course where there was a very very tight metal rope you had to walk on to get to one tree or the other. Sadly I didn't finish it because I had to go number 1 really bad. And my leader named Cassidy is the best she deserves a raise because she was so nice and she knew how to treat us and it was so so easy to talk to her I loved it so much.