Freedom to choose your own vendors
The Island’s Best
Our venue has everything you need to get started, and you’re free to bring the caterers, bartenders and creatives you love. No minimums, and no extra fee for outside vendors.
Photos by Lily Armstrong Photography, Britt Jezak Photography, Mariko Photography & Nathaniel Barnoff Photography
Rentals
Tents, tables, chairs, linens, lighting and tablescapes.
- CORT Party Rentals
Conveniently located 20 minutes from the Tacoma ferry.
- Alexander Party Rentals
Scott, the owner, grew up on Vashon and serves the island often.
- Grand Event Rentals
They serve Vashon often.
Event Planners
Gabby Owens Planning
Efficient & upbeat; knows Foxglove and the island.
Kate Farro Wright
Owner/founder, Tapestry Events.
Preferred Caterers
- Chef Matt Dillon — Old Chaser Farm
Nationally acclaimed Chef Matt Dillon has won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest as well as Best New Chef from Food & Wine. He lives nearby on Vashon Island and has catered at Foxglove Lodge. Matt has owned and operated highly praised Seattle restaurants including Sitka & Spruce, The Corson Building and Copal (formerly Bar Sajor).
info@oldchaserfarm.com or britafisher@gmail.com
- Chef Nick Green — The Hardware Store
Chef Nick Green and his team come highly recommended.
Down to Earth Cuisine
Chef David Boyd and his team.
Harry’s Fine Foods
Chef Julian Hagood and his team; elevated cuisine.
Herban Feast
An experienced team accustomed to working on Vashon.
Island food trucks & mobile pizza oven
Water and power are onsite.
Cocktails & Bar
Kitsap Bartending Services
Friendly service + a darling “Bustender.”
Tap Truck
Converted vintage cars and a VW microbus with drinks on tap, plus an excellent sound system. Based in West Seattle.
Kory, 425.298.3737
UnStabled Spirits
Vashon owned and operated; discount for island events.
Aubrey, 206.949.7515
Floral Design
Herban Bloom
Located on Vashon; our main florist.
Rebecca Raymond Floral
Located on Vashon; international credentials; breathtaking designs.
From the Ground Up Floral
Gina Thresher; international credentials; breathtaking designs.
Fleurish
Creative designs to elevate your event.
Island Thriftway
Stunning centerpieces, bridal bouquets, sprays and more. Does not deliver or arrange onsite.
Charlie D’Mato, 206.463.9473
Photography & Video
Some of our favorites — they all know our 35-acre property.
- Britt Jezak Photography
- Lily Armstrong Photography
Kayla Sprint Photography
- Mariko Photography
Amour’n Motion
Videography, located on Vashon.
Ochoa Wedding Films
Videography.
Music
Island classical artists
Rowena Hammill — Cello
Nationally renowned cellist; plays often with the Los Angeles Opera.
hammilldavis@comcast.net
Gaye Detzer — Violin
Accomplished violinist.
detzerubicz@comcast.net
Leslie McMichael — Harp
Accomplished harpist.
206.898.4972
Live bands
Blue Wave Band
Vashon Events
See “Find a Musician.”
Yoga & Massage
Private onsite yoga
Ronly Blau
Accomplished yoga instructor and Vashon resident.
Private onsite massage
Be Calm
Also offers therapeutic foot baths and acupuncture.
Claro
Also offers sound healing, meditation, somatic movement and creative workshops.
Melissa Moen, LMP
Experienced massage therapist.
808.385.1812
Golf
Chambers Bay, Tacoma
PGA course open to the public that hosted the U.S. Open; 20 minutes’ drive from the Point Defiance ferry dock.
Vashon Island Golf & Country Club
On-island 18-hole course with spectacular panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains; tee times available to the public.
Activities
Loads of choices, something for everyone.
On the water
Vashon Adventures
Kayak and stand-up paddleboard rentals.
Vashon Parks
Boating, sailing, fishing, rowing and beach picnics.
On the land
Vashon Parks
Hiking, biking and horseback riding.
Island favorites
U-pick berries, vintage shopping, art gallery touring, lavender wreath making, live theatre and music, art classes, farm-to-table dinners, the Farmers Market and farm stands.
Resources
Beachcomber Newspaper, Vashon Center for the Arts, Vashon Events, Vashon Chamber of Commerce, Vashon Visual Artists, O Space
Come see it in person
The only way to appreciate the serenity, privacy and scale of Foxglove is to walk it. We’d love to show you around.
Schedule a tour