A Setting As Unique As Your Celebration ...

More Than a Venue. We are a Place to Begin, Build, and Bloom

In the heart of Vashon Island, a vibrant new event oasis emerges. Whether you're launching a bold new venture, celebrating life’s milestones, renewing love, or envisioning the future of your business, this is where meaningful gatherings take root. Redefine what it means to come together - with beauty, intention, and transformative connection at the center.

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At Iola Gardens, our flexible indoor and outdoor spaces can be adapted to suit gatherings of all sizes — from intimate dinners to large-scale celebrations.

  • Indoor Barn Seating: Comfortably seats 14 around a single long table (up to 20 for casual gatherings)

  • Indoor-Outdoor Flow: With use of existing tables, chairs, and open-air areas, we can accommodate 20–30 guests for seated meals

  • Cocktail-Style Events: Perfect for 50–75 guests across barn, patio, and garden spaces

  • Full-Scale Events with Enhancements: With additional accommodations (tenting, lavatories, parking/shuttle coordination), we can host up to 150 guests

The best layout depends on your goals: whether you need everyone at the same table, want to create moments of flow and exploration, or envision a day that unfolds across different areas of the land.

Your Story, Our Setting

Start your event journey…

  • Map to Iola Gardens Events

    Getting Here

    Get here, slow down.
    A short, relaxing ferry ride to Vashon Island, then a 10-20 minute drive through beautiful greenery to reach the peaceful Iola Gardens.

  • Food & Lodging

    Eat well. Sleep well.
    We partner with local chefs, farms, and hosts to offer your guests fresh food and cozy places to stay from cabins and cottages to glamping and boutique lodges.

  • Vashon Island things to do

    Things To Do

    Island charm, slow pace.
    Guests can enjoy beaches, hiking, farm stands, galleries, kayaking, and live music all within a short drive of Iola Gardens.

  • Event Planning

    Consultation

    Start with a conversation.
    We begin every event with a personalized consultation to understand your vision and walk you through our space, availability, and local recommendations.

Contact Us

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Want to explore a collaboration?

We welcome inquiries of all kinds—whether you're dreaming up an event, curious about our offerings, or interested in partnering with us. We love working with fellow creatives, thoughtful hosts, and anyone who values meaningful experiences.

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Colorful garden with various green plants, red flowers, and stacked hollow rectangular clay bricks.