Grow Your Vision

Farm-to-table catering, island grown produce, local flowers, and other Vashon vendors are ready and waiting for you. Island businesses regularly accommodate weddings on Vashon. Here's a starting point to get everything you'll need

The Island's Best

We've got it all

Rentals

Rental Tents, Tables, Chairs, Linens, Lighting, Tablescape

Alexander Rentals – Scott (grew up on Vashon & serves Vashon often) https://www.alexanderpartyrentals.com/

Preferred Caterers

Nationally acclaimed Chef Matt Dillon resides on Vashon Island. He has catered at Foxglove Lodge and is familiar with hosting events here. Matt has owned and operated many highly praised restaurants in Seattle including Sitka & Spruce, The Corson Building and Copal (formerly Bar Sajor). info@oldchaserfarm.com or britafisher@gmail.com
Nola's Events https://www.nolasevents.com/
Chef David Boyd https://www.downtoearthcuisine.com/event-catering

Mobile Kitchen/Food Trucks – Water & Power (dedicated circuits) are onsite; can drive on the grass lawns

Matt has won the James Beard Award for Best Chef, Northwest as well as Best New Chef from Food & Wine

Cocktails & Bar

Photo by Brittany Jezak Photography

UnStabled Spirits https://www.unstabledspirits.com/ (206) 949-7515 Vashon owned and operated; discount for Vashon Island events
Tap Truck https://taptruckseattle.com/ (425) 298-3737, Corey – based in West Seattle – has DJ capabilities & sound system

Licensed bartender required at Foxglove Lodge

Floral design

Local blooms, breathtaking design

Rebecca Raymond -- located on Vashon https://rebeccaraymondfloral.com/
Gina Thresher -- From the Ground Up Floral https://www.fromthegroundupfloral.com/
Thriftway – Charlie D’Mato (206) 463-9473
1. Does not deliver nor arrange onsite
2. Amazing centerpieces, bridal bouquets, sprays etc.

https://www.vashonthriftway.com/Pages/11215/Island_Market_Floral/

Photo by Lily Armstrong Photography

Photo by Mariko Photography

Photography

These photographers are familiar with the features of our venue, and will work with you to get the flawless photos you'll have for life

1. Britt Jezak

https://www.brittanyjezakphotography.com/
Maria https://marikophotography.com/
Lily Armstrong https://www.lilyarmstrongphotography.com/

Photo by Mariko Photography

Flush toilets

Rented Flush Toilets are required at Foxglove Lodge to protect our limited septic that serves the house. Water faucets with excellent pressure are located throughout property to fill them.

Royal Restroom – Ross Dorn https://royalrestrooms.com/
Green Latrine https://gogreenlatrine.com/

Ferries

20 minute ferry from West Seattle, or 15 minute ferry from North Tacoma

Way easier than San Juan ferry system. No reservations
1. West Seattle to Vashon. Washington St. ferries. Takes cars and pedestrians about every hour, 7 days a week. 20 minute crossing
2. Downtown Seattle to Vashon. Pedestrians only. Weekdays only, six sailings per day. 25 minute crossing time
3. Pt. Defiance (Tacoma) to Vashon (Tahlequah terminal). Takes cars and pedestrians about every hour, 7 days a week. 15 minute crossing time

Ground transportation

1. School bus rental available to transport guests to/from AirBnBs and your event or to/from SeaTac airport. Three types of buses available

2. On-island private taxi services also for hire

Island flights

Vashon Island Airport serves private aircraft and charters

Yoga

Private Onsite Class

Vashon is a mecca for yoga. The island boasts many qualified teachers who have traveled the world refining their practice. Learn from them onsite at Foxglove Lodge, as they are amenable to house calls to lead groups.

Ronly Blau https://ronlyblau.com/ Resident of Vashon

Massage

Unwind on the Island

Be Calm – also offers therapeutic foot baths and acupuncture – https://becalmvashon.com
Claro – also offers sound healing, meditation, somatic movement, and creative workshops -- https://www.clarovashon.com/

Music

Local classical artists

Cello – Rowena Hammill, nationally renowned cellist; plays often with Los Angeles Opera, etc. – hammilldavis@comcast.net

Violin – Gaye Detzer, accomplished violinist – detzerubicz@comcast.net

Golf

Island Golf & Country or PGA tour site Chambers Bay

On-island 18 hole course with views of the Olympic Mts.
Chambers Bay, PGA course, only 20 minutes from Pt. Defiance ferry dock

Activities

Loads of choices, something for everyone

Water: Kayaking, sailing, paddle boarding, fishing, rowing, water skiing
Land: Biking, hiking, horse riding, llama farm tours, U-pick berry picking, horse riding, vintage shopping

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