The Club is my major connection point to interesting, vital women and to stimulating speakers on a…read morewide range of topics. We also have fun playing bridge or Mah Jong, hiking, bird watching, etc. There are numerous book clubs focusing on different topics--the Men's book club is very popular. We have a chorus and we produce a play annually. The Club is known for it's cuisine and for hosting private parties and weddings.

Just finished 6 weeks of Watercolor instruction with the brilliant and gracious Jenna Brechbiel- so…read moremuch fun! There is a candy-dish of Arts classes awaiting at the WUC- I'm always tickled, I call it 'brain candy'!!

Extra points for being right across from the light rail. We were here for Japan Fair, and it's a…read morenice, mid-size venue. There were different presentations, stages, food vendors, and booths, and it never felt claustrophobic. Overall, seems to be a well-organized venue.

Meydenbauer Center is a midsize event space in Bellevue. First floor has event, convention space,…read morewhile second floor is a theater with seating. The event space is well maintained even though it is showing its age somewhat. I visit yearly for the Japan Fair in July. Every year, it looks about the same as the year before - good in terms of maintenance, bad in terms of improvements or lack thereof. Other than being a bit dark inside (the place feels very brown), the space serves its purpose. Parking underneath is a rather spendy. $12 for an hour; the incremental hourly cost increase is a lower rate. The elevator is roomy. The stairs say for emergency only, but it is fine to use without triggering alarms. The bathrooms are clean. During the Japan Fair on a weekend, there are janitors working. I might have given them four stars instead of three stars because of this last aspect. Sometimes a venue has no staff despite having an event.

Nestled in a picturesque setting, Chateau Lill is a treasured gem of a winery that embodies the…read moreessence of warmth and hospitality. This enchanting property boasts a charming patio with spacious seating, a serene pond, and lush gardens, all set amidst beautifully landscaped grounds that are home to delightful goats and alpacas, creating a truly magical experience. Its idyllic location makes for a truly fantastic experience, one that will leave you feeling uplifted and inspired. To indulge in a wine tasting, reservations are an absolute must. Our selection of five wines, which included a rose with remarkable depth and flavor, two crisp whites, a blended red and a rich red, were all expertly crafted and presented in elegant glasses bearing the winery's name, a testament to exceptional craftsmanship. The charcuterie tray was generously portioned for four people to savor, delighting our senses. What truly elevated our experience was the staff's profound knowledge and passion for the wines and the property's rich history, a true labor of love. We highly recommend visiting Chateau Lill for an unforgettable tasting experience, a leisurely stroll around the grounds, and a rejuvenating escape that will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Parking is plenty up the hill on the property.

First and foremost if you are familiar with DeLille wines, don't confuse that with this! There's…read morecommonality but that's it. This is a fun spot for outdoor tasting on a nice day and the Château is a very popular event venue; weddings in particular. The selection of wines are "collaborations" with local wine makers especially Sparkman and Gorman. So, you won't be served a DeLille wine. If you recognize these names you know the wines are good. A little pricey in my mind but that's subjective. I really enjoyed our two servers who were knowledgeable about the wines, of course but also the aspects of the collaborations. And, they didn't hesitate to offer suggestions when we asked about other wineries and tasting rooms we might visit. Why 4 stars instead of 5? Simply because the outdoor tasting facility is rather unrefined (graveled patio, temporary serving station/wine bar and trailer restrooms) due to the fact that it is under construction. I am not qualified to rate the wines.

Pros Near the Falls…read moreComfortable and tastefully decorated rooms French press coffee in your room! Great shower with awesome water pressure. Nice size TV Pillow selection Very friendly and helpful staff Cons Price- at these prices the value is questionable when everything is not absolutely perfect. We splurged on Riverside room but not much view of the river lol Towels are thin and rough Need more than two wine glasses. Regular glass for water would be nice. No fitness room on site. Day pass to another gym was fine but would have preferred something at the lodge( again bc paying a lot of money)

What a difference 40 years makes…read more I was at the Salish Lodge on a business trip for a week in 1989, and it was one of the most lovely experiences I've ever had. By the end of the first day, every valet and front desk person knew all of us by name, and they bent over backward to be helpful and treat us like valued guests even though we were working an event and weren't the ones paying for the rooms. (Our company had bought out the entire lodge, which was much smaller at the time.) All the guest rooms at that time faced the river and had a beautiful view of it. Not so anymore, as they've renovated the lodge and many rooms have either no view or a view of trees (definitely beautiful) but not the river. The latter was our experience. There was a tiny glimpse to be had if you peered far off to the right, but otherwise our view was the trees. This was disappointing simply because we didn't know the place had been added on to and now had non-river view rooms. My husband, who had given me this trip as a Christmas present, was very disappointed and asked if there were any river view rooms available instead. Sure -- for $700. (No thanks.) We stayed in our $400+ tree view room instead, but honestly, this room is about $250 overpriced. For that price, one would expect everything to be in perfect condition, plus a large-ish room. Not the case in ours. It's smaller than the size of a standard La Quinta or Comfort Inn type of room, has no dresser or drawers to unpack your clothes (unless you remove the iron from the 6"x6" drawer it's stored in), and the "closet" is an IKEA-like unit in the entryway of the room. There's a fireplace, a TV, and a small desk, plus two chairs crammed into the corner, and a narrow balcony outside to listen to -- not see -- the river. The bathroom has a shower with two rain-style shower heads, so bring something to cover your hair if you don't want to drench it every time you shower. (The hotel doesn't provide shower caps -- only a small bottle of lotion and some Q-tips and a make-up removal wipe that doesn't remove makeup. It's just to keep you from getting it on the white towels.) As to the room's condition -- There are lamps on each side of the bed. Mine had a wonky switch that had to be jiggled just so in order to work. It's supposed to be dimmable, but mine was either on or off. There is also a reading light built into the headboard. Mine didn't work. Also, water was shooting out the side of one of the shower heads where it connects to the pipe in the wall. I did tell the front desk the next morning, and they offered to move us to another room. I didn't want to have to pack up all my stuff and move to another room that may have had less of a view than we already had, so I told them we were leaving for the day and asked that someone come in to fix the issues. They did, but about six hours after I put in the request, my husband received a text asking when it would be convenient for them to come in. Needless to say, communication between the staff isn't great. As of this writing (getting ready to check out on Day 4), now the fireplace isn't working. It stopped last nigh

I have held 2 private events this year at the RC and would highly recommend booking with them!…read more Sasha Montalvo (the events coordinator i have worked with both times) is thorough, helpful, and very responsive. We have used the RC for two client appreciation/business development events and not only do we love it, our clients do too! The food is always great (a highlight is the appetizer bacon wrapped dates), the drinks are tasty and the bartenders are pleasant, and as an organizer I think the spaces are beautiful and perfectly decorated. My photos below are of the space for our most recent event in the Cutter Room. Thank you endlessly to all the staff that is always welcoming, professional, and helpful.

This tired aging gracious brick oasis survives amidst the sterile glistening glass skyscrapers of…read morestockbrokers and nearby unhinged zombies of the Seattle people's republic. It's members only, but isn't snooty or pretentious. They hire kind and professional uniformed staffers who go beyond the call of duty. Sit over tasty potstickers and French champagne perhaps at the grand upstairs bar late afternoon looking out at the grey rain - but avoid the (dprk airline tasting) beef and broccoli bowl and the $2 well burnt nuts. The food prices are kept wonderfully low. Clubs do want members to actually hangout. The club is an absolute haven and perfect for business lunches, cocktail hours, and weddings (a fireplace so big even NBA players could walk in), and to just get lost in thought in spacious quiet elegance in a place great-great-grandfathers lit cigars.

I held a multi-day workshop at the Spruce Suite space and everyone thought it was spectacular. Our…read moregroup was composed of international participants accustomed to using offsite meeting spaces around the world and Spruce Suite met their highest standards of architectual and interior design, amenities, and staff support. Thank you!

The Pioneer Collective - Belltown was wonderful in all the ways. The staff was extremely…read morefriendly--they welcomed us via email before we arrived & also accommodated us as out-of-town guests by allowing us to send packages ahead of time. They were also very pleasant in-person (thank you, Laura & Leyla!). The facility itself was warm & welcoming. Our team used the Cedar room where unlimited chart paper was cleverly pinned on the wall. The AV accommodations were also inclusive as they provided video conferencing and cords/attachments for different devices. They also provided us with coffee and water--with the ease of catering/dashing food as needed. Overall, 10/10 recommend and we will definitely be back next time we're in town!

Love The Stables. Hosted a retirement party for about 80 people - June event so we were able to…read moreenjoy nice weather and evening sunlight in the courtyard. So many neat micro rooms - the event space both accommodates a nice sized group but yet maintains an intimate feel. Food was excellent; the margarita keg a big hit. The event manager, Barbie, was responsive and helpful throughout; the wait staff excellent. And lots of after party options down the street on Airport Way. I could not recommend The Stables more highly.

The Stables in partnership with Jawbreakerevents.com did great work on October 26th for Brayden and…read moreKenny. The venue was ready to go when we arrived to decorate. The staff throughout the night, supported us and were fun to work with. Our event planner CJ was remarkable and found a way to say yes to everything that we needed regardless of unexpected circumstances that popped up. Thank you for making this wedding magical and every thing the couple wanted. From this momma, I'm forever grateful.

The primary venue coordinators are great for the most part, they are quick to respond, detailed in…read moreensuring you understand all their guidelines and are quite flexible outside of their guidelines. To be fair we had a great wedding day, primarily thanks to the bulk of vendors we hired and large amount of family+friends who helped us. Be aware that if you think booking this venue will help you save money, I assure you it might not be the case. Before you book, be aware that... - The venue no longer provides help in the set up of tables and chairs (they did previously) - You must do the set up, tear down and clean-up for your whole event (for full service caterers, they may clean up their portion of the venue use, but otherwise everything else is on you and who you delegate) - Their decor allowances are quite strict (no tape anywhere, no blowing bubbles down the aisle, no fog machines or anything of the like inside and more strict on what you can do outside, etc.) - They made lots of structural changes to their courtyard area, make sure you visit before your wedding as this may change your decor plans (and there are no updates on this type of info) - If you book a Saturday event during wedding season, be warned you will not be able to enter their dressing rooms until after their farmers market has ended--which means you'll need to stay close to the venue or get a hotel/airbnb for you, friends, guests as needed (hair/makeup or showers for folks helping you set up) - During our event, all the mics they made available to us died (once in the middle of the ceremony, once during our thank you speech, once during a toast...) - They also did not set up a projector screen after multiple confirmations with us (only they are allowed to set this up) If I were to do it again, I'd recommend just investing that time and money you'd be spending here on a venue that does more of it all-inclusively. You'll be able to spend more time with family, friends and enjoy yourself more on your wedding day. This is a great venue for smaller parties, keeping decor very simple or larger parties with buffet style dinners.

The perfect spot for our wedding! We loved our experience with Pickering. Their staff had great…read morecommunication throughout our 1.5 year engagement, and were extremely responsive at all points. They communicated their policies well and notified us promptly of any changes. It's a great space, our guests particularly enjoyed the indoor/outdoor reception in the Dairy Barn with doors open to the patio. Highly recommend!