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tening lakes and sprawling lawns. You’ll find rural venues throughout the Kitsap region such as the Farm Kitchen in Kingston, Red Cedar Farm in Poulsbo, Dragonfly Farm in Hansville, Kitsap County’s Island Lake Park & Community Center in Silverdale, Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, Rodstol Farm in Southworth, Wisteria Gardens in Port Orchard, and Manchester State Park in South Kitsap. With 370 miles of shoreline, Kitsap Peninsula also offers gorgeous
ing, is the perfect place for additional seating or a smaller event. French doors in the main barn open to yet another lawn, perfect for outdoor reception seating as well as BBQs. Ceremonies may be held anywhere on the grounds of Greenbank Farm including the Ridge Trail Viewpoint which features a 180-degree panoramic view of the Olympic Mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, as well as the Cascade Mountains, Saratoga Passage, and the entrance to Holmes Harbor and Mt. Rainier. Additionally, there are our unique pond side gardens maintained by the WSU Master Gardener Program and the Greenbank Garden Club to surround guests in a spectacle of native flowers, trees, and plants. Intimate gatherings may be held in the Shady Grotto Garden; its lush greenness and soft shading
ference Center located on the waterfront with expansive views of Sinclair Inlet and Bremerton’s Harborside Marina. The Kitsap Conference Center offers 10,000 square feet of venue space in the main facility, outdoor venue space at the Harborside Fountain Park, complete with five majestic copper fountains, and the companion indoor Harborside Fountain Room for up to 200 guests.
Nearly all Kitsap golf courses offer venues that combine romantic, natural settings with excellent on-site catering services. Large venues include Gold Mountain Golf Club just outside of Bremerton and Whitehorse Golf Club near Kingston. In addition to venue space, The Point Casino and Suquamish
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With spectacular views and easy access from Puget Sound by ferry, bridge or highway, the Kitsap Peninsula is the perfect destination to say “I do” or celebrate any special occasion. The Kitsap Peninsula offers a variety of venues in a wide range of prices as well as full-service event planning services and resources. Many of our most popular venues are located in lovely, rural county settings filled with flowers in bloom, towering evergreen, glis-
venues on or overlooking the waterfront including the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion in Port Orchard, Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo and Elandan Garden in Bremerton. Many marinas in Kitsap also offer venue space. For a true sandy beach wedding there is the spacious Silverdale Waterfront Park, Point-NoPoint Light House in Hansville. You’ll also find some very modern venues like the Kitsap Con-
Just a short trip from Seattle via ferry, historic Greenbank Farm on scenic Whidbey Island offers a picturesque setting for any wedding or special occasion. From cowboy boots to high heels, you set the tone for your celebration the way you want. Versatile spaces at Greenbank Farm allow for easy transformation from rustic and charming to country elegance. Our historic 1904 barn, a large, light-filled space, now serves as our main indoor gathering space, perfect for your celebration and able to accommodate up to 250 guests. Out one side of the barn guests enjoy pastoral views of gradual hills and other Farm structures; the other side of the barn features views of the Farm pond encircled by lovely gardens. The open and airy downstairs is contrasted with the more intimate feeling of the loft. The wood loft, with its gentle light-