Awesome venue for a wedding! The balcony holds quite a bit of people and is absolutely gorgeous at…read moredusk! It over sees the water with a view of the boat yard from the side. The indoor area has a nice large bar and a big kitchen as well. The building itself is old but has seemed to be kept up nicely. The conference room was kind of smelly, but it could have just been the left over odor from the groomsmen getting ready in there. Lol! The area for the women to get ready was a nice big lavatory lounge with big mirrors and lighting. Thank goodness we had a fan bc it did get a bit hot I'm there. Make sure to be prepared to plan though because it seemed like there was lots of prep done by family & friends, so I am not sure if the venue offered a crew for set up & tear down. Over all it was a lovely location for a ceremony!

Wonderful venue, view, service. The view from the upstaris is beautiful…read more The food is great.

Posting an update after I held my wedding here…read more All of the staff that I worked with before and during the event were all really great. They made the process easy. The guy that was at the venue at 8 am with me the day of my wedding was really helpful, kind and patient, especially since I was the bride setting up my own wedding alone. He helped me figure out the tablecloths and answered some questions that I had. The opera house is a freaking sauna in the summer. I would not book any kind of event here in the summer. They have 2 standing fans for the main floor and no air conditioning. It was 85 F the day of my wedding, and I was sweating to death in a t-shirt and shorts. Once I put on my wedding dress, I was a non-stop sweat fest. All of our guests were sweating like crazy too. People were rubbing their faces with napkins and hankerchiefs with visible sweat running down their faces. As soon as the program part of the reception ended, everyone except a handful of people darted out to escape the heat. Hardly anyone stayed to dance and many of our guests sent us notes on Facebook or text messages saying they were sorry they didn't stay to wish us well, they were about to die of heat stroke and had to leave. The bridal suite/cottage has zero fans and zero air conditioning. The bathroom in the bridal suite is convenient so you can shower there after setting up your wedding but it is absolute hell. There is no fan in the bathroom and the walls and floor are wood, holding in all of the heat. I took a cold shower and so did my SIL, BIL, MIL and husband. All of them were about to die. My MIL left her hair wet. There are no electrical outlets either in the bathroom and none in the two rooms to get ready in. There is a mini fridge in the bridal suite but the door's broken and it doesn't keep anything cold. There isn't an ice machine in the kitchen nor an oven or stove so all of your food has to be cooked elsewhere and brought in. Our caterer didn't believe me that there's no ice machine and was running around last minute to bring in bags of ice. The AV set up is great and the acoustics are great for music and microphones. They will charge you extra for any use of their AV so we just used our DJ's. It's a really beautiful building and I'd use it again but only in the winter.

My husband and I got married here yesterday!! They were so helpful, and even called the day before…read moreto see if we wanted them to leave some tables and chairs out for us, so that we didn't have to take out as much! Everyone at our wedding had a great time- also, since the venue is already so beautiful, all we really had to do was decorate our tables and the stage. The bridal cottage was PERFECT- plenty of space for everyone to get ready and a few lovely photo op spots. Leading up to the wedding, the staff checked in with us every couple of weeks to make sure we were getting everything we needed. The price is a deal for sure, especially for the service, attention to detail, and overall beauty of the venue. We loved you guys!! -Phil and Celeste

Do not go here. They advertise events online, and then cancel with no refund. My daughter was…read moreexcited for a dance with her dad, I spent oodles on a dress, and then nothing and no response. Thanks for the great Father's Day event!

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU MICK!…read more My husband and I only ever saw one venue because as soon as we saw Hidden Meadows we knew it was everything we had talked about. Our ceremony was in November so we had an indoor ceremony in the chapel area and loved the reception area. We had such a beautiful ceremony! The bridal suite was perfect and had plenty of room for everyone to get dressed in one area and have hair/makeup done in the other. The grooms room was far enough away to make sure no one peaked until it was time. We also had such beautiful grounds to take pictures in. It was too cold and rainy for an outdoor gazebo ceremony. But the pictures we took there are going to be magical. We didn't really have to do too too much to the venue itself for decorating because there is so much natural charm and beauty to the venue. I also have to mention the exclusive catering company, Wooden Spoon. I was nervous to have them as our only option but we had the most delicious meal and received sooo many compliments. Tyler was able to work within our budget and not make it feel like we compromised at all. They also have an awesome rental room with so many decor pieces that we didn't have to worry about bringing with us or taking out of the space. I know I'm biased but it was the best wedding I've been too!

I got married here may 20th. Heidi and her husband were…read moregreat. I was able to use any decorations I wanted and was able to borrow anything she had. Anything I needed they helped with. The venue is absolutely beautiful and they do a good job keeping the place clean. Throughout the process of planning my wedding they were always a phone call or text away. We got along great with the Lovins and I highly recommend booking this venue. My mom got along great with them and Heidi made sure my day was perfect. She even helped decorate and helped with my dress when I found out it was too big. Thank you for making my big day so special.

We have been to a couple events at Winding Path Gardens now, including the Pumpkin Patch. It is…read morelike a hidden piece of paradise! Heidi and Bob were so kind and helpful to us, and Heidi even loaned me her iron because I forgot mine! Wonderful grounds and atmosphere, owners were just a joy! Thank you so much Heidi and Bob!

First, I just want to say how the owners are thee most caring, generous and selfless people I've…read moremet. My son and daughter-in-law needed a place asap for their rehearsal and dinner, the night before their wedding, as their venue overbooked and we had nowhere. Everything The Lookout Lodge did for us within days of the rehearsal, brought me to tears and made my son and daughter-in-law's rehearsal a dream come true. Everyone was in awe of the views, the setup, the Lodge, everything. I'm forever grateful!!!!

If you want to be scammed out of your contact and have your venue be listed for sale this is the…read morevenue for you. Not sure I would recommend booking with the current owners. It's listed as a private residence, just FYI. They take down all negative reviews anywhere they can. Be cautious of the positive ones. Have a blessed day

I ordered one of their small graze boxes the day before to take with me to an outdoor concert and…read morereally appreciated the beautiful presentation and lovely assortment of charcuterie and cheese. It was the perfect amount of snackage and I was so pleased to support a local business that is thoughtful, communicative, efficient and reasonably priced.

Love this company! Service is great, presentation awesome, quality 5 star! We worked with this team…read morefor a private home event and couldn't have been happier - now can't wait for a return visit for our holiday party this month! Highly recommend.

UNBELIEVABLE from start to finish!!!! My daughter and her fiance are low-key people (not "low-key"…read morelike my students misuse it; the old-fashioned low-key). They searched and searched for a place that matched their vibe and their pocketbook. And even though Sadie Lake was almost two hours from their home, it proved to be the perfect choice (well, except for the local dinosaur infestation). From Day 1, they' were in love with DeeDee. She offered lots of items for free that couples usually have to pay to rent or buy. Everything was all listed on her website so even those of us in other states could peruse. The location is so beautiful and the premises really felt quaint and homey, not formal and stuffy like some venues. And then there were things that no other venue offered, like the boat on the lake for some fantastic photos! I think the bonus was that it was probably the least expensive place they looked at. Deedee's not in it to make bank; she does it because she has a beautiful place that she wants others to enjoy on their special day. As the mother-of-the-bride, I'm not surprised that I thought it was the second best wedding I've been to (don't I have to pick my own as #1), but soooo many guests told me they felt the same way. I can't imagine a reason why you wouldn't pick this location!!

We got married at Sadie Lake and everything was absolutely perfect. Leading up to the wedding,…read moreDeeDee was always quick to answer and allowed us to come out many times to walk around the venue. The inventory was amazing and we didn't have to buy hardly any wedding decor which saved us a bunch of time and money. I loved working with these folks and would highly recommend for any future couples.

​The castle itself is undeniably beautiful and full of potential, but our experience was completely…read moreruined by severe infrastructure failures, host misrepresentations, and invasive privacy violations. ​While the estate, scenery, and medieval decor look incredible in photos and upon arrival, the actual living conditions and host management were unacceptable. ​No Running Water / Severe Well Defect: During our stay, the running water completely shut off, leaving my family without working toilets, showers, or sinks. As we later learned, the entire 18-acre property relies on a low-yield private well that recharges at only 30 gallons per hour. Multi-Listing Overcapacity: Despite having a low-yield well, the host operates 5 separate rental units on-site (the Castle, a Cottage, and 3 vintage campers) plus an on-site caretaker residence, potentially housing 15-20 occupants at once. Providing a maximum total of 720 gallons per day for 15+ people is physically insufficient for basic living, leading to inevitable water outages. ​Undisclosed Audio Recording: Following our report of the water issue, the host admitted in writing to reviewing video playback and listening to private audio recorded of my children on the drawbridge. Neither the listing description nor disclosures stated that devices captured audio: a major privacy breach and a violation of Washington State law. When confronted about the water outage, the host attempted to blame guests, claiming in the chat thread that "the tub takes 300+ gallons per bath." According to EPA and plumbing standards, an indoor 2-person spa tub holds 60 to 80 gallons. Exaggerating water capacity by 300%+ to cover up structural well limitations shows a complete lack of honesty and transparency. After being informed of state privacy rules regarding undisclosed audio recording, the host cut off communication and blocked us, rather than addressing the habitability issues in good faith.The property may look like a fairytale from the outside, but operating 5 separate listings on an inadequate water system, combined with illegal audio recording and retaliatory charges, made this stay stressful and unacceptable. I strongly advise future guests to exercise caution before booking.

I just had my wedding at this wonderful location and there is not enough words to describe how not…read moreonly fantastic this venue was, but how easy it was to work with both Angela and Daniel. The first time I did my tour here, I immediately clicked with Angela ---- she is so down to earth, knows her stuff and open to any and all ideas. I really appreciated how communicative she was throughout everything and helped make the process so smooth for my husband and I. The rooms were great (my bridesmaids used the castle) and groomsmen used the cottage. Both great locations and so spacious to get ready in. Nothing felt crowded and everyone could have their own space (we had 10 people total in the bridal party)! Now to talk about the wedding: 1. Highly encourage hiring Angela as the day of coordinator (she was efficient, great communicating with vendors, so talented in decorating for the wedding and one of the things we loved is Angela was great at checking in with everyone during the wedding but also never stepped on any toes. I had many family members comment on how they appreciated her thoughtfulness throughout the day checking in). 2. Parking was great and easy! Plenty of room for everyone. 3. Stay the night! It was great finishing the wedding and just being able to go into the castle and enjoy the night together. The venue is so beautiful and it was nice to stay and take in all the sights. 4. Place was very clean and well stocked with coffee and tea. So many places to take great pictures and incredibly peaceful and quiet. Thank you Angela and we cannot wait to visit again!