Special Occasions
Overview
We believe in slowing down and celebrating the important moments and markers of life. The pace of our day to day living can be hectic, but special occasions are a gift and opportunity to connect with the people we care about in deep and meaningful ways. Whether you’re planning a reunion of friends or family, celebrating a bar or bat mitzvah, or marking a special anniversary or birthday, IslandWood is the perfect backdrop for a beautiful, thoughtful celebration. With 250 acres of stunning natural surroundings, lodging for guests, exceptional service, and artfully-crafted cuisine, we’ll help you create a unique and memorable experience. And you can feel good knowing that by hosting your special occasion at IslandWood, you’re supporting exceptional environmental education.
Health & Safety
Your safety, as well as the safety of our staff, is of the utmost importance to us. We are continually monitoring federal and state guidelines to provide a healthy and safe experience for you and your team. Learn more about campus-wide policies here, and procedures specific to special occasions here.
Celebrate & Connect at IslandWood
From family reunions to birthday parties and everything in between, these are just a few of the special occasions we love to host at IslandWood. Make lasting memories with your loved ones as you gather in our Welcome Center, Garden, Art Studio, treehouses, and more beautiful spaces; explore miles of wooded trails; choose from optional educator-led programming to inspire and entertain; and enjoy delicious meals from our kitchen. Please contact us at events@islandwood.org to learn more and book!
Bring your whole family – or chosen family of friends – together for a safe, fun-filled, and unforgettable reunion at IslandWood! Stay for the day, or enjoy a summer camp-style overnight in our cozy lodges, complete with s’mores at the Friendship Circle!
With miles of tranquil trails, serene gathering spaces, and a thoughtful team to take care of every detail, IslandWood is the ideal venue to honor the life of your loved one.
From intimate gatherings to blow-out bashes, plan a unique and unforgettable birthday celebration at IslandWood.
Wedding showers, baby showers…we love them all! Gather your friends and loved ones for a fun-filled celebration to mark the new beginnings in your life!
Celebrate your most memorable milestones amidst the timeless natural beauty of IslandWood.
Stay in Our Guest Cottage
Experience the wonder and magic of IslandWood with an overnight stay in our cozy two-bedroom Guest Cottage! Whether you’re planning a romantic escape, friends trip, or family getaway, this is the perfect opportunity to take a break from the stress of everyday life, explore our 250 acres of trails, and connect with loved ones. To inquire about pricing and availability, please reach out to our team at eventassistant@islandwood.org.
Book the Friendship Circle
Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, celebrating a special event, or just looking to brighten up your weeknight, our Friendship Circle is the perfect space to celebrate, have fun, and unwind. Get cozy and roast s’mores around the campfire, watch a movie on our projector, share drinks or dinner al fresco, and more! To inquire about pricing, availability, and optional add-ons to enhance your experience, please reach out to our team at eventassistant@islandwood.org
Dining: Thoughtful Food is Love
Every bite matters. This simple yet highly intentional philosophy guides Chef Jim White’s approach to dining at IslandWood. We create menus that showcase local, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients, including some items fresh from our garden. Our kitchen team specializes in meeting a wide range of dietary needs and preferences with inspiration and creativity.
“The food was UNREAL. So delicious – breakfast, lunch, AND dinner. So fresh, great flavor, and incredibly thought out. Loved all of it!”
– Event Guest
Accommodations: Everyone All Together
Having your celebration at IslandWood means keeping all your guests together, in one place, for your event. Our four sleeping lodges combine the comfort of modern accommodations with the natural rustic beauty of the Northwest. The lodges have a total of 53 guest rooms, each with a private bathroom, and can sleep up to 200 guests. Every lodge has a spacious great room with a fireplace and seating for gathering, game-playing, reading, and relaxing. All beds on our property are made up with organic cotton bedding for a dreamy nights sleep!
Spaces: Where Memories are Made
There are so many beautiful spaces at IslandWood for you to create magical moments. Between our Dining Hall, Great Hall, Welcome Center, Art Studio, Friendship Circle Campfire, Garden, Meadow, and trails, you’ll have a wide variety of places to bring your guests together.
Activities: A Getaway for You and Your Guests
Hiking, trail running, garden tours, canopy tower climbing, scavenger hunts, art activities, and yoga are all available right on our property. And kayaking, sailing, fishing, paddle boarding, beach wandering, mountain biking, and miles and miles of more hiking are available within minutes of our property. Check out a full menu of facilitator-led activities here.
We Celebrate Everyone
Inclusion and equity are pillars of our organization and we are committed to providing a safe and welcoming space where everyone is honored, valued, and respected. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital, family, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or veteran status.
Social Good
By choosing to have your special occasion at IslandWood, you’re not only selecting an amazing venue, you’re changing the world for good! The events we host help generate the critical resources necessary to ensure that all students and schools, regardless of their capacity to pay, can participate in our environmental education programs. By having your event here, you’re creating a positive impact that will be felt far beyond your celebration.
“I think it was really beneficial to see how we can help be a part of something bigger than ourselves.”
– Event Guest
Let’s Talk!
Complete our Request Information Form to tell us more about what you’re looking for or email us at events@islandwood.org anytime. We can set up a day at your convenience to tour our property, but in the meantime, here’s a virtual tour to get you started!
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