Wine Time

Make plans now to explore the Washington State wines of Kestrel Vintners, a top-notch Yakima Valley winery that showcases the unique terroir of the Pacific Northwest. Kiana Lodge welcomes Seattle wine lovers to meet the winemakers on Wednesday, January 28 for a four-course Wine Dinner paired with selected Kestrel vintages, including the Falcon series Old Vine Chardonnay and Wine Maker Select Cabernet.

Menu highlights include Salmon Aspic, Kobe Beef with Bacon & Blue Cheese and a sublime pairing of Apple, Sharp Cheddar and Chocolate.

The Less Paulish Trio will be on hand performing Swing-era tunes for dancing. Seating is limited; be sure to make reservations early for what is sure to be one of the best Seattle events in January.

Address: Kiana Lodge

This Year, Resolve to See Kiana

Here's a New Year's resolution with a bonus! Whether you're planning a wedding or a corporate event – or have simply never been to Kiana Lodge – this year, resolve to make a trip to this magnificent place just a short ferry trip from Seattle.

In addition to weddings and corporate events, Kiana Lodge hosts a handful of open-to-the-public events that offer guests an opportunity to leave their everyday cares behind and be transported – at least for an evening – to a setting of magical beauty.

Enjoy Valentine's Day dinner in the rustic Main Lodge with its stone fireplaces and exceptional cuisine; attend a Washington Wine dinner pairing the culinary specialties of the Pacific Northwest with one of the state's premier wineries or simply come for an exploratory tour.

There's no better, more beautiful backdrop for your Seattle meeting or event than this tranquil and historic setting.

Address: Kiana Lodge 14976 Sandy Hook Rd. NE Poulsbo WA 98370

Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: (866) 738-4307 or (360) 598-4311

New Year's Eve in Seattle

Skip Seattle restaurants and nightclubs and head to Kiana Lodge (via a convenient complimentary shuttle from Clearwater Resort Casino) for a New Year's Eve to remember. This first-ever celebration begins at 6 pm with open bar, followed by Seattle's best buffet dinner and dancing. A DJ will spin tunes all night long, wrapping it up at midnight when fireworks light up the sky over Puget Sound.

Toast your fellow merrymakers with Champagne and late-night snacks, drop into the photo booth for Instagram-worthy moments and mingle by the cash bar. This is sure to be Seattle's most sought-after New Year's Eve soiree, so make plans now as space is limited to just 300 like-minded revelers. Address: Park at Clearwater Resort Casino for complimentary shuttle to Kiana Lodge

Meeting of the Minds

Sometimes the best breakthroughs happen when the scenery shifts. At Kiana Lodge, our Puget Sound setting is the frequent backdrop for breakthrough corporate retreats, company picnics, team building events and meetings that inspire and engage.

Whether you're planning a small Seattle meeting or a sizable get-together, our Main Lodge and Garden Atrium deliver all the high-tech essentials in a secluded setting anchored in hospitality and privacy.

Add exceptional catering by our in-house culinary team and you're got everything you need for a rewarding, creative event that leaves your group feeling reinvigorated and ready to reach new heights of productivity.

Why not kick off 2015 with a welcome shift of scenery?

Rustic Romance Works

The wildly popular rustic and refined wedding trend seems here to stay, say the editors of Bridal Guide. Homespun with healthy doses of glamour, rustic Seattle weddings are anchored in the romance of the Pacific Northwest.

From our beautiful Puget Sound setting and barn-like lodge to menus that sparkle with a local culinary spin, Kiana Lodge is an earthy, yet always elegant, backdrop for this most beautiful rustic Seattle weddings.

Among our most popular (and oh-so-romantic options) are cedar crackling fires in the Main Lodge and bonfires on the beach. Add the magic of location just far enough to make it feel a world away, and you'll understand why Kiana was awarded "Best of Weddings" by TheKnot.com.

Seattle's Newest New Year's Eve Soiree

Tired of the "same old same old" celebration? Chart a course for Kiana Lodge and ring the new year with its 2015 New Year's Eve Party.

The fun begins at 6 pm with open bar, followed by buffet dinner and dancing. A DJ spins tunes all night long, wrapping at midnight, when fireworks over the Puget Sound, a champagne toast and late-night snacks create a fine welcome to 2015.

Party favors, a photo booth and cash bar keep the mood fun and festive. Sure to be Seattle's most sought-after New Year's Eve soiree, we encourage you to book early – Kiana Lodge is taking just reservations for just 300 revelers. (At $50 per person, it may also be Seattle's best value.)

Address: Park at Clearwater Resort Casino for complimentary shuttle to Kiana Lodge

The Wonder of a Winter White Wedding

While Seattle summer weddings unfold against a backdrop of brilliant flowers, winter works its own brand of magic on Seattle brides and grooms. From fresh fallen snow to fur-trimmed accessories, horse-drawn sleigh rides to snowflake sugar cookies, there's something very hot about a cold weather wedding.

Let the event planners at Kiana Lodge share the latest winter wedding trends for creating warmth indoors while winter winds blow outdoors.

Consider hot beverage bars, peppermint swizzle sticks, brides maids in snow boots sipping signature cocktails like hot buttered rum.

For décor, nothing delights like miles of traditional evergreen garland embellished with white roses and pepper berries.

Layering is the key, say our expert Seattle wedding planners, who blend plush fabrics and jewel tones with natural, rustic elements to create an "oh, wow!" winter setting on beautiful Puget Sound.

The Finery of Fall Foliage

Just when we thought the landscape at Kiana Lodge had reached its peak of perfection, along comes fall in the Pacific Northwest. The breathtaking display of evergreens is courtesy of Mother Nature -- although our dedicated groundskeepers deserve at least some of the credit.

We can't imagine a more spectacular backdrop for a fall Seattle wedding than Kiana's six acres of fragrant cedars, tall firs and colorful, beautifully manicured gardens.

And if an outdoor "Indian Summer" wedding isn't in the cards, rest assured, Kiana Lodge's lovely Garden Atrium is a light-filled space with high arching skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows that give indoor events the airy look and feel of their outdoor counterparts.

For a unique Seattle wedding, Kiana Lodge pairs an elegant setting with access that couldn't be easier.

Love Lives Here

"It was a magical night"....."the wedding was flawless"....."Everything was perfect." Pardon us while we burst with pride, but we love it when we hear from happy Seattle brides and grooms (and their grateful parents) who've tied the knot on our Puget Sound shores.

What makes them write such glowing testimonials about a Seattle wedding? We think it's the ease of planning a local wedding that feels like a destination wedding in every imaginable way. From the ferry ride to the grounds (six acres ablaze in fall color) to 1,000 feet of private no bank waterfront, Kiana Lodge feels a world away.

Of course reminders of our proximity to Seattle are plenty. Just taste our award-winning Kiana Signature Salmon, Dungeness Crab Cakes and wines from Washington State winery Hogue Cellars.

Upcyled Style

Move over Mason jars...the wedding planners have spoken. These days, savvy Seattle weddings boast a more imaginative mix of décor. Think repurposed wine crates and vintage milk bottles overflowing with armloads of fresh flowers.

This homespun-meets-high-end hybrid resonates with today's eco-friendly brides and nowhere is this earthy elegance captured more perfectly than Kiana Lodge, where beautifully manicured gardens and shimmering Puget Sound form an exquisite backdrop for the refined, yet rustic beauty of the Northwest wedding.

Whether you turn over the décor to the experts or dream of incorporating your own DIY touches, Kiana Lodge's team of experienced wedding coordinators will help you create the wedding of your dreams.

And for the record, we're still fans of the Mason jar!

Fall for a Seattle Wedding

A profusion of flowers, paved pathways that meander through beautiful gardens, a rustic lodge with soaring cedar beams and skylights...this is the timeless beauty of Kiana Lodge. And it just so happens, a wonderful woodland setting like ours is this year's top wedding trend, according to the editors of The Knot.

At Kiana Lodge, we're here to make the rustic woodland wedding dreams of Seattle brides come true.

From mini terrariums on tabletops to flower crowns for our youngest attendants, the earthy, elegant beauty of Kiana Lodge provides endless inspiration.

After you've fallen in love, fall for a Seattle wedding that blends rustic romance with a touch of wedding-worthy glamour.

A Historic Setting for Weddings

Few Seattle weddings settings can match the history and romance of Kiana Lodge. Built in the 1930s, it was originally called the Edgewater Beach and Country Club, a scenic summer escape for well-heeled Seattle area residents.

Boarding the famed Puget Sound "Mosquito Fleet" passenger steamers, they'd make the short trip to our sandy shores for games, dancing in the rustic lodge and canoe jousting in the saltwater lagoon.

The lodge's history, though, was more than fun and games. During World War II, it served as housing for the 14th Coast Artillery. By the mid-1940s, a private owner – no doubt beguiled by the setting's fragrant gardens and deep-water dock -- purchased the property and renamed it Kiana.

The rest, as they say, is history.

Can you imagine a more beautiful Seattle wedding setting for a romance written in the stars?

Picture Perfect

When it's time to choose a beautiful backdrop for the first photo of the bride and groom, prime locations around Kiana Lodge abound and, naturally, given our popularity as a Seattle wedding location, most of the settings reflect the beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

One of our favorite scenic spots is the large piece of weathered driftwood on the beach. The lodge's rustic beams and tangled vines create another picturesque setting for treasured wedding photos.

From early spring to late fall, Kiana Lodge's manicured gardens are a sea of eye-popping color. Roses, begonias, lilies and other colorful blooms line our 1,000-foot private no bank waterfront, forming a natural aisle of subtle shades.

No setting however, here or elsewhere, will be able to compare to the radiance of your wedding day smile.

Food for Thought

It's hard to imagine a Seattle wedding reception without a menu showcasing fresh salmon. After all, the world-famous Pikes Place Fish Market – home of local fishmongers happily tossing fish from end to end – is just minutes from this popular Seattle wedding location.

Hands down, fresh Kiana Signature Salmon with herbs is a favorite, say our catering experts, but for those guests not fond of fish, Kiana offers up plenty of sublime substitutions, including Rosemary Roast of Lamb, Ginger Beef and Chicken Marsala.

Eighteen side options include regional favorites like Oregon Wild Rice and comfort food classics (think creamy Mac & Cheese and Garlic Whipped Potatoes). Increasingly, brides and grooms are requesting a round of late night snacks...the kind of pub grub fare that hits the spot right around 10:00 pm.

Whether Kiana's culinary team is roasting a side of salmon or readying a batch of savory chicken wings, you can rest assured that the food served at your wedding will be as memorable as the day itself.