I've lived in Redmond for 2 decades and I know the eastside really, really well. And still, I had…read moreno idea this yacht club existed before today. And it is quite a lovely venue for a meeting or conference or party. The building itself is reminiscent of a Cape Cod building, complete with periwinkle exterior with white trip. The meeting room is upstairs and it can accommodate at least 100 people (my meeting here recently had approximately 50 people in attendance, and the room was half full, at most). What I particularly liked most was the adjacent, large balcony-patio which overlooks a large pool, the marina here at this yacht club and Lake Washington. On a summer day, the views from this patio are beautiful. I can see this being a great venue for a wedding. There is also a full kitchen available beside the meeting room for food prep and clean up. The ladies' room downstairs was spacious, with a huge adjacent changing room (I presume for people changing to use the pool) and a nearby shower (again, for people using the pool facilities). I assume the mens' room is similarly furnished. There's a ton of parking available here in the lot. Very nice venue on the eastside!

Not too keen about this place, it was beautiful but maybe smaller than I expected it to be, it…read morelooks different in person. It has a barbecue area upstairs which is nice, outdoor pool with a life guard on duty! They also have a picnic area which had a few benches that was okay, I've seen better ones, I think they should update some of their furniture for it to look a little bit more modern. I saw that they have two tennis courts which is awesome and it's also outdoor! Overall I wasn't too impressed with the area, I was hoping for something that looked more dated , the front desk girl was polite but wasn't welcoming, she said what needs to be said when we entered the club. I was so excited to visit this place but I would say that my friend and I were not that impressed! It just looked like a big house with a lawn and some boats in front, I mean nothing special that I would recommend my friends to host parties here.

A pretty venue for a small wedding. Two things I did not like:…read more1) they only let you have a rehearsal for an hour between 9 to 4 weekdays which meant anyone working normal business hours or coming from out of town could not make it. 2) Joanna interrupted me during the reception to go over the credit she was giving me. We had scheduled an hour at the end of our rental for clean up (which was plenty of time since we did not serve food) so I don't know why she felt the need to interrupt me during a busy hectic time for something like that.

My husband and I got married here in June of this year and we were so happy with our venue choice…read more Robinswood is a lovely space, it seems sort of rustic, but we were able to design our wedding to be anything but rustic. The highlight of working with this venue is Joanna. She is so incredibly warm and welcoming and focused on creating the event you want. She was available all the time and always answered emails and phone calls promptly. She is flexible and happy to meet and show you around and walk the grounds with you. She also suggested my amazing planner, Julia Pavlovski of Wedding Wise Seattle, and for that I am forever grateful (sorry, shameless plug, but it really was such a great recommendation). When I arrived to Robinswood on the day of, overwhelmed by everything that was going wrong (sooooo many things went wrong) Joanna saw me and gave me a giant hug and it really reassured me that she and the team were going to make sure everything in their power went perfect. And they did. The space is intimate. They say that they can fit over 200 people, but I wouldn't suggest it for over 100-125 as I feel you'd be quite cramped. We wanted an outdoor wedding and as it rained (even though the forecast was only 10% chance!!) on our big day, having the log cabin and awnings was a great relief for ourselves and our guests while the teams were prepping the reception area. The grounds are unique. I am actually a huge fan of the flow from ceremony garden area to cocktail/dancing area to reception area. It kept everyone organized and in one place. Additionally, their staff for day of is really great. We got compliments about the bartender and serving staff. I would say the things to be aware of is a lack of flexibility on their policies. Their policies are their policies and there isn't wiggle room, so if you were hoping to work with a specific caterer who isn't on their list, or serve liquor, or do a sparkler send off, etc be prepared to nix those ideas. In a way, it actually does make it easier for a bride to make decisions by narrowing down the options (trust me future brides, a million options is not always a good thing), but for people who have a very very specific idea in mind, talk to Joanna about those specific ideas before signing your contract to ensure detail you have in mind is allowed. Over all, we are very happy with Robinswood House. It was great for our perfectly imperfect day!

This was a nice little find. We got here late as my sister had to take her son to this de's appt…read more By the time we got to Seattle, it was already 1 pm. Once the entire family met up, we climbed back into the car and headed to Bellevue. Not sur if it was due to the time. But we were surprised there was a lot of parking available. We spent a good 2-hrs here which included getting lost and finding other street entries into the botanical park from a school and from other busy street corner at the bottom of the park. Nice and shaded, quiet little creeks, plenty of seating for those that were inspired to journal, plenty of elderly people using this time to exercise and stretch. We enjoyed the different areas like the swinging bridge, the Japanese garden and even the little cafe they have there. Fairly priced items and plenty of tables to enjoy a refreshment and snack. By the time we were done, the gift shop was already closed. So I took the opportunity to drop a donation into the box instead.

The Bellevue gardens is a pretty quiet and secluded little spot to relax and take in some nature…read more It's not a huge place, but it's big enough that you can spend an hour or two there, casually strolling about. No trouble with parking, and it is free to enter, so you really should stop by if you are nearby. It's worth it.

We celebrated my son's 6th birthday at Monster Mini Golf and it was absolutely AMAZING!…read more From the moment we walked in, the staff was so friendly, patient, and incredibly helpful. They made everything smooth and stress-free for us parents -- which is such a gift on a birthday party day! The kids were beyond excited about the glow-in-the-dark monsters, neon lights, and the fun spooky-but-not-scary vibe. Watching their faces light up as they played mini golf under the glowing colors was priceless. They didn't want to leave! It was the perfect mix of fun, energy, and organization. If you're planning a birthday party for your little one, I truly recommend this place. Thank you for helping us create such special memories for our son's big day!

I love mini golf and have previously been to a Monster mini in another location. When my friends…read moresuggested we get together to run the course I was all in. Located inside Factoria Mall, the venue is large, with an arcade and prize game area in front of the mini golf course. My friends eagerly played some games to win novelty toys and tried the cotton candy maker. I played some pinball so if any of this sounds fun in addition to golfing, they have it here. The course as expected has about 16 holes, all with varying lengths, obstacles and angles. It's a lot of fun lining up different putts. The decor has a sort of comedic-horror art with a Washington theme and other mechanical props to add to the fun and ambience. The snag? The same issue I have at most mini golf places, people start to get bunched up behind you because their playing too fast/making their own rules or whatever. Were we playing too slow? Maybe. There were four of us and we played as quickly as we could but alas... Even the staff girl told us we're capped at 5 swings a piece at one point before we need to move on. Needless to say, by the end we had several impatient people waiting behind us. I know this isn't Monsters fault per se, but I repeatedly saw kids just putting the ball near the hole for easy shots to go faster or smaller children crying and jumping random holes out of order. Would love to do it again but perhaps on a weekday or a morning when there is less crowds.

We used a reward night from the cc. Staff upgraded the room as well as giving us a goodie bag…read more Parking was easy. Breakfast although did not have an omelette bar, was well stocked with hot foods and neatly organized. Room was clean. Small touches to the hotel were noticed by me: dispensers in the shower were all turned the same way. Plates neatly stacked. Front desk asking us what temperature we wanted our room at checkin.

We had our 1983 college reunion in Hyatt House/ Bellevue last week. The staff -Lisa, JL and…read moreRachel-- were such a great team who took care of us and our needs. They were efficient, professional and very pleasant to work with. Our rooms were comfortable and had all the amenities that we needed. Parking was free which was great. Breakfast was good to start our day with. Our gala nite in their spacious ballroom had all we needed for our program. The food "Northwest Fresh" was amazing and was still talked about the morning after. I highly recommend Hyatt House for a convenient stay based on their amenities, location and especially the amazing staff. Thank you Hyatt House!

Such a beautiful hidden gem in Bellevue. The staff, Daisy is very informative and friendly. The…read morefacilities are kept clean and tidy not to mention the architecture is beautiful and couldn't be more perfect with a backdrop in the nature. Feeling grateful for such a beautiful place in an urbanized city.

Challenging.. just trying to figure out how to make a loop through.. AllTrails kept saying ' No…read moreloop for you!' You can't tell me want to do!! lol Loop was accomplished, despite sone back tracking. Cool brisk morning, for the most part, pretty easy to follow a trail. Till you get to the 90, and bikers galore happens, please tell me why, with a wide trail, some have to get so close?!? Really? Especially on a frosty surface. Anyway... back track, find a way to loop it. Lots of ducks, Stiler Jays, sparrows, and bushtits. Found way around construction to make a loop, cool area where there was a blueberry farm, and the transportation station, about 1/3 of the loop is concrete sidewalk, looking the fencing and concrete walls at the slough, and office buildings encroaching, on environmentally sensitive habitat, reminiscent of sone trails I've taken in the Bay Area, sad to see the environment taking a second priority to big bucks$$ , just saying. Some good views of the slough and downtown Bellevue, during the hike, some other walkers and joggers throughout, only dealt with bikers on the 90 corridor. Without getting on my environmental soapbox, a fun and easy hike, after a work week of clearing and marking trails. Look forward to coming earlier next fall to see salmon on the fish ladder. Lots to see and learn from. Happy hiking and yelping! God bless and cheers!

We had such an amazing experience at Slime Factory! It was just my two kids for the last…read moreappointment of the day, and we never once felt rushed--in fact, it felt like such a personal, special experience. Lily truly made it unforgettable. She was incredible with my kids--so patient, fun, and fully engaged with them the entire time. Even at the end of the day, her energy and positivity never dropped. She made each of my kids feel confident, included, and excited about what they were creating. It's not easy to keep that level of enthusiasm, especially for the last appointment, but Lily went above and beyond. My kids haven't stopped talking about how much fun they had with her! Highly recommend Slime Factory, and if you get Lily, you're in for an amazing experience!

Such a fun indoor activity for young kids (and honestly, me too). Pricing felt reasonable…read moreespecially since we got two slimes out of our visit. Our girls absolutely loved mixing everything together and picking out the extra add-ins like glitter. The place is clean and well kept. Staff was so friendly and age-appropriate with my young kids which I really appreciated. Would definitely go back.