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Welcome to Owl & Olive!
Located 45 minutes from Olympia, Owl & Olive is nestled in the Willapa Hills on the banks of the upper Chehalis River. The heart of Owl and Olive is our historic gambrel barn. Built in 1936, the barn provides a beautiful and unique setting to celebrate your special day with family and friends. The warmth of natural old growth cedar and fir planks and timbers surround you. The vaulted ceiling soars overhead nearly 40′ to the inside of the cupolas. Tasteful accent lighting illuminates the rafters while three rustic barn-sized chandeliers and complimentary bistro lights combine to provide a warm glow on the gathering space below during both daytime and evening activities.
The natural surroundings of Owl & Olive is equally as beautiful as the historic barn. The barn itself and our two primary outside ceremony sites are perched on the banks of the upper Chehalis River. The venue grounds are a combination of landscaped gardens, wide-open pasture, and wild woodlands. From almost any location, the view will remind you of how blessed we are to live in the pacific northwest.
Owl & Olive Offers Small Wedding, One Day and Two Day Rental Packages
Included with all Wedding Rentals
A beautiful location nestled in the Willapa Hills on the banks of the upper Chehalis River.
Use of our historic gambrel barn loft for your ceremony and and/or reception.
Twenty-two 60″ round tables seating up to eight people each and white folding chairs.
Six rectangular tables may be used for a head-table and/or banquet food and beverage staging.
Basic sound system – speaker, microphone with stand and input for client provided aux cord.
Two private wedding party preparation suites.
Indoor and outdoor ceremony & reception areas (plan for sun, be prepared for rain).
Multiple pasture and woodland settings for photographs & activities (availability varies by season and/or weather) including the north patio and south courtyard with fire circle.
RV/travel trailer dry-camping allowed in pasture the night of the main event (certain conditions apply).
On-site venue host for the duration of your event who is available to answer questions and help troubleshoot as needed. Please note: This is not a Wedding Planner or Day-Of Coordinator.
We are excited to work with you to create an amazing celebration. Thank you for considering Owl & Olive!
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What can I say besides "exceptional"? My husband and I got married at the Owl and Olive venue on May 27th and Amy and Stephen were nothing short of amazing.
We paid for the two day rental package and had our rehearsal dinner there, catered by Owl and Olive themselves! The rehearsal dinner food was delicious, and they showed so much attention and care to our family and friends. They were easy to communicate with, and very responsive to any questions or concerns we had.
The day of the ceremony, Amy worked fantastically with my coordinator and it all went off without a hitch. The outdoor ceremony site is gorgeous and everything we dreamed of. Of course, the inside of the old barn where we had our reception is stunning. Their permanent string lighting creates a warm, welcoming feeling and we both felt "at home". There was little need for "decoration" besides some centerpieces and florals, because the grounds and barn are just that pretty.
The grounds were lovely, full of lush grass, shady trees, and flowers. It was well kept and tidy; no doubt a labor of love from the owners.
The venue's bridal suite also doubles as the honeymoon suite which they offer for the night of the ceremony. We took advantage of the convenient location and stayed the night, it was such a relaxing night (after a busy and hectic day!) listening to the sounds of the river.
Amy and Stephen did everything in their power to make sure our big day was as perfect as possible, and we can't thank them enough for it!
Robert Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Amazing venue!
Our daughters wedding day turned out perfect. The owners are great people that were there to help with anything we asked. I couldn't imagine there being a better place out there to have had the wedding , between all the available options , the scenery and the owners it is perfect. Highly recommend!
Lynn Sent on 10/14/2021
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Absolutely Amazing Day!
Steven and Amy are fantastic hosts and it truly shows how much they value their venue. The barn is gorgeous, the cafe is amazing and the property is fantastic! Our wedding in the fall was beautiful, and everything went off without a hitch thanks to their attentiveness to their venue, and their response times for any and all questions that we had were super quick! The catering through Table 47 was delicious! If you are planning a wedding or any event, I highly recommend Owl & Olive!
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Cheyenne Sent on 05/17/2019
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Gorgeous Washington Farm
We have booked Willapa Hills Farm for our August 2019 wedding and so far they have been wonderful. There are multiple sites to chose from for the ceremony and the barn is gorgeous. The area for the bride is amazing as well!
Anna Sent on 10/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
I am so incredibly happy we chose Willapa Hills Farm for our venue. They were so kind, open, and enthusiastic. I really appreciated how responsive they were to our questions. It was a dream day. If you are looking for a rustic and beautiful setting for your wedding, Willapa Hills Farm is perfect for you. I can’t say enough about how wonderful our day was.
Jordine Sent on 12/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
Starting to plan my wedding, and the folks here have been nothing but helpful and understanding! What a beautiful and welcoming place!
Kelsey Sent on 06/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
5.0
If you're looking for a rustic, country venue for your wedding - look no further! We were so lucky and fortunate to have had our wedding at this location. My dream was to always have a "country" wedding and it did not fall short. The location is pretty remote, but still accessible for anything you find you need to rent out or be delivered (we had plenty)! The owners are super friendly, easy to work with and were very flexible and accommodating for us to make our dream come true. From hay bales, outdoors, for our ceremony (with the river running behind/along side us) to dancing and eating in the barn. If weather is not on your side, the barn can definitely accommodate to have both ceremony and reception indoors! Surrounded by beautiful scenery for those perfect wedding photos. We highly recommend you stop looking and start planning your special day as we could not have asked for a better one ourselves!
Hollie Sent on 10/19/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8
Beautiful venue, great owners.
The owners are extremely friendly, they were very accommodating and flexible. Even in the midst of the chaos we've lived in the last couple of years. From the time we go to our venue to the time we actually had our event was about two and a half years later. (Rescheduled due to COVID) but it was worth the wait!
A suggestion I have is to advertise the facilities occupancy as closer to 120 people versus 175.
Baylee Sent on 07/10/2019
4.4 out of 5 rating
4.4
The Farm is absolutely beautiful, and it's so nice that you have the indoor, and outdoor option for ceremony/reception/etc!
The Farm was just such a beautiful location, secluded- but also close enough to the city the guests had places for lodging close by. We were able to have our ceremony down by in a grass field, overlooking the river, with trees above us. The loft of the barn makes for a stunning reception (or for ceremony too) area, and worked great for our big day.
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Anna Sent on 07/21/2019
4 out of 5 rating
4.0
Willapa hills
Beautiful venue and unlimited opportunity’s to take beautiful pictures. Overall I’m pleased to how the venue looked on our arrival and the communication with Amy the owner was great. The new bathrooms on location were under construction when a proposal was signed . It was suppose to be done by our wedding date however, it never got done 6 months later. Also I was told the grass patch next to the front of the barn was going to be manicured and able to use on rehearsal dinner day and that was not finished as well. The path to the ceremony down by the river was more dirt than mulch which was a bummer and could of been more “wedding day ready” on our arrival. With that being said, this venue was still worth it and I don’t regret anything. It’s so relaxing and worth the drive for the special day. Getting photos over at the other property across the river was worth it all. If your looking for a peaceful and country setting for a wedding Willapa hills is the place.
July 13th, 2019
Chase and Anna
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I recommend the services of Willapa Hills Farm to make your Wedding Day that very special day you always wanted,that will be remembered and cherished by you and all your guests for many years to come. ~~ Angela Neik, www.calligraphybyangela.com Dallas Calligrapher
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive frequently asked questions
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables
The bar service starting price at Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive includes:
House Wine
The space offered by Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive for wedding events is known for:
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Loft
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive offers the following types of wedding events:
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive offers the following services for wedding events:
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Tables
Weddings in the Barn at Owl & Olive is recommended by 84% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in value, 4.3 in flexibility, 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.1 in average response time.
