Ron and Paulette are the most amazing Airbnb hosts with an amazing property! They're responsive,…read morepleasant, available and helpful! I've stayed with them multiple times and each time it has been just amazing. They're located in the city of Poulsbo, WA on a working 17 acre farm. It's a private farm that you can pet everything from Pigmy Goats to sheep....to their two wonderful dogs (Hank and Abby). It's very close to downtown historic Poulsbo and easy to find (look for the big sign at the entrance to their property), with a lengthy dirt driveway to their house. Once you arrive, you're usually met by one or both of your hosts...welcoming you to their nice quiet property. Attached are photos from this visit...make sure to give them a try!

Raspberry Ridge Farm is a hidden gem on the Kitsap Peninsula. While they don't openly advertise as…read morea wedding venue, we were lucky enough to book them for our wedding in July. The value cannot be beat for the quality of service you get. First, the whole venue is yours for the weekend. No other guests are booked at the B&B on a wedding weekend (and you get access for the WHOLE weekend). Second, Paulette and Ron are so accommodating and helpful, even before your wedding weekend. Any time we needed to come up and check things out, they welcomed us to visit. The space is beautiful. We had an outdoor wedding, with a gorgeous western view of the Olympic mountains and a reception in the spacious barn. We had no problems fitting our whole wedding (150 guests) while leaving room for a bar and dance floor. The rooms in the B&B are beautiful and spacious. And the breakfast food was amazing. We would absolutely recommend Raspberry Ridge Farm to anyone looking to get married in Kitsap County.

Kiana Lodge is a beautiful private venue located between Poulsbo and Bainbridge Island on the…read moreKitsap Peninsula. Quintessential Native American, Pacific Northwest destination. I usually associate Kiana Lodge with weddings. My first visit on a rainy Sunday afternoon was for a celebration of life memorial (4/6/25). This can be accessed by car via ferry sailings from Edmonds/Kingston or Seattle/Bainbridge Island or driving around the sound from Seattle/Tacoma. I also received an e-newsletter where Kenmore Air can provide transport via seaplane for special events onsite. The Garden Atrium was arranged with a reception area and coat service. A table was set up with various curated memorabilia, A/V services to provide slide show and speaker capability. There was also an open bar, coffee/tea service including water and lemonade, and catering services were also provided. Delicious cuisine. Beautiful, serene views and seating also allowed for mingling and sharing anecdotes. A genuine celebration of a very accomplished individual who left lasting legacy, demonstrated a strong love of family, and a truly a life well lived. Beautiful destination for private events.

Got married here in July of this year and couldn't have been happier! This was by far the prettiest…read morevenue we looked at (and we visited about a dozen within an hour of Seattle), plus we got the added benefit of working with a very organized, thoughtful, and accommodating venue team who made everything from planning to catering and day-of operations smooth. We highly recommend this venue! (Photo credit: Sound & Sea Photography!)

I joined when I moved here from Alaska in 2022. It's a membership organization, so visitors are…read moreselcome only if they come with a member. Friday night dinners are created by volunteers and very good. It's a full bar, and many activities/events happen throughout the week. See https://www.poulsbosonsofnorway.com/ for the calendar, history, and learn about their ambassador group, the Vikings. I believe it has the largest Sons of Norway membership in the US.

I have only attended my Rotary meetings at the Sons of Norway facility, so I can't speak to all…read moretheir offerings. I like the location and the ample nearby parking. The building itself is nice. Frpm the main room, there's a floor-to-ceiling window that you can look out to the water and see the boats and scenery. This is especially when a slight distraction is welcome from a boring moment in a meeting. . Until recently, they catered our Rotary's 7am breakfast. We now have an outside caterer bringing the food in. I honestly never thought The Son's food was that spectacular. So, changing to another vendor was fine with me. However, they always had the nicest people volunteering their time to serve our group every morning. These are folks that went out of their way to give positive greetings, made sure that they were putting your food on your dish the way you liked it when they were serving from the window, and always offered a friendly chat. I have some friends that have attended Sons of Norway activities, trivia games, community meals, and such. They have really enjoyed them.

Beautiful walk in the Reserve. We took about hr and half to complete the walking tour. Lots of…read morephotos opportunities. We were able to see some deer, be outdoors with nature and it felt really peaceful.

We wanted to visit this place really bad and I take full responsibility for not researching it…read morebetter but once we got there we found out it costs $25 per person to go in, the pictures I saw of the grounds seem to indicate it's probably worth every penny but we ended up turning around and driving to a nearby park with amazing views for free. Maybe I'm naive, I'm definitely on a budget but I think nature should be free or at least more affordable for all to enjoy, the very nice employee let us know that they do have some days when entry is free or pay what you can but it's some special day like the 3rd Thursday of the month but only if there's a full moon and raining.

We were visiting Poulsbo with our two daughters and grandson and decided to stop and try Sips…read more The staff was friendly and it's a fun place for kids. We ordered the nachos, a charcuterie board and a kids little board. They were all good sized , fresh & tasty. Even the kids board for eight dollars had a great assortment. We would definitely go back on our next visit to Poulsbo. Clean & upbeat. Great for kids

This was our first time here at the sip. We enjoyed trying all the different types of alcohol. I…read morechose wine and my husband chose beer. We played shuffle board and had a great experience. They don't servers because it's all self service. But the host is friendly and helpful. We came on a Saturday night for about an hour, and we didn't find it loud at all. Would definitely come back. It is family friendly place so, kids are welcome. We didn't order food, or bring a child. But we had a great experience.

This was the most amazing place for our wedding. Such a Gorgeous layout. So many beautiful flowers…read moreand trees. Andrea the host was amazing. She was always there when we needed her but never overbearing. I would highly recommend this place for anyone planning a wedding or other events. The entire area is so well-maintained and so peaceful and comforting. Thank you so much for making our wedding perfect. Allan and Christine August 7th 2022

Fantastic venue. The grounds were immaculate, the rooms for the groom and groomsman, and the bride…read moreand bridesmaids were fantastic, the reception area and dance floor were a little tight, but not enough to complain. Everyone taking a look at the goats, burros, and chickens. And of course, the pinball machines were a huge hit for all who attended. The shuttle from the overflow lot to the grounds was flawless, continually running until everyone had arrived. Andrea was awesome, providing umbrellas for the wedding for the quick storm that passed through during the ceremony; she bartended when one could not be found; and even quickly responded to a spill on the dance floor. I can't say enough good about the venue or how much Andrea did to make my daughter and son-in-laws wedding so memorable. I will recommend Red Cedar Farm to all.

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.

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.

We have been hosting the Bremerton Daddy Daughter Dance at the Bremerton Elks lodge over 15 years…read more. The dads and the daughters love it at this location. Staff goes out of their way to help set up and provide the type of customer service that makes this dance extra special. This year, instead of ordering store bought cookies, we catered refreshments with the Elks event coordinator. Everyone was blown away with the assortment of delicious treats and friendly servers. We will be using them again next year to create more magical moments for our dads and daughters. -Cynthia, West Sound Arts Council

Elks Lodges bring so much more to their communities than just a building, golf course or pool. They…read moreare places where neighbors come together, families share meals, and children grow up. Elks invest in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans.

I've only used the event space, but it was great and I'd totally use it again. They are very…read morehelpful and friendly. I thought they were very professional, and everyone else seemed to love the space too. It was perfect for what I needed it for.