The Lodge at Trinity Tree Farm

The Lodge at Trinity Tree Farm is the perfect venue to celebrate wedding ceremonies, receptions and rehearsals for up to 150 guests.  Located on a 40-acre hilltop in Issaquah, Washington, the Lodge has a peek view of Mt. Rainier. We celebrate weddings during the late winter, spring, summer and early autumn months (March 1 to November 1).

Contact us for more information on your special day!

Your Ceremony

Our ceremony lawn is the perfect setting for your ceremony—with rustic wood benches and a custom gazebo to frame your happy day. You can also choose to have your wedding indoors, with French doors that open up to the same beautiful view.  

Your Reception

The Lodge at Trinity Tree Farm is a bright and airy 3800 square foot reception space--perfect for celebrations of all kinds. The Lodge has a built in bar area, two fire pits- one gas fire pit for ambiance, and one wood burning fire pit for s’mores, should you desire.

The Lodge also has getting ready spaces for both wedding parties in a gorgeous craftsman style home. The 800 square foot top floor suite contains preparation areas for hair and makeup, two restrooms and large private deck that overlooks the reception venue. We also have a second 800 square foot dressing area on the main floor of the house, complete with a pool table, foosball, dressing room and cable TV for relaxing! This room can be opened up during the wedding for your guests to enjoy as another fun area, and is also the perfect indoor option for a cocktail hour in the case of inclement weather.

Useful Information

Weddings at the Lodge include one pre-arranged hour prior to your wedding for a ceremony rehearsal; private day of usage of the venue from 11:00AM-11:00PM, tables and chairs for 150 guests, and complimentary  private parking for all guests.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you provide tables and chairs?

We have wood benches for the ceremony lawn and white padded chairs and round and rectangle tables in the reception area for 150 guests. The rental includes setup and take down of the reception tables and chairs. The ceremony benches cannot be moved.

 What is the venue rental cost at Trinity Tree Farm?

Please contact us for current pricing. We celebrate weddings during the late winter, spring, summer and early autumn months (March 1 to November 1).

Do you arrange tours of the farm?

Please email us to schedule a time to visit or visit us at an open house!

When I book my event with you am I permitted to come back and see the farm for planning?

Yes, please join us at any and all open houses!

Do you have Day of Coordinators onsite?

We have three coordinators onsite who provide rehearsal and day-of-coordination. Please note this service is based on availability and their calendars fill quickly. Contact us for more details and to check availability for your date.

If I don't book a Day of Coordinator, what does staffing look like for the day?

A member of our staff will check you in in the morning for setup and give you a phone number for any assistance needed. Then, from one hour prior to your event start time, there will be a venue coordinator on the property. Please note the venue coordinator does not play a role in the wedding day coordination, and is onsite to resolve issues related to the venue itself. If you require a coordination assistance, please book one of our Day of Coordinators, or you are permitted to bring in your own planner.

What is your policy on caterers? What about food trucks?

The Tall Chef exclusively provides delicious catering for buffet, appetizer, plated, family style service at Trinity Tree Farm. A select number of food trucks may also be used at Trinity Tree Farm in partnership with professional staffing services (one waitstaff and one bartender per 50 guests).

Do you have requirements for other vendors?

You are welcome to bring in whomever you please for other vendors (DJ, florals, dessert, coordinator, photographer, etc.) We have great recommendations on our preferred vendor list for these as well!

Is there a down payment needed to reserve the site and when is the remainder due?

We require a deposit of 50% of the fee upon booking. The remainder is due 90 days prior to your event.

Do you require a damage deposit?

We require a damage deposit of $500. This is requested as a separate check or credit card authorization and will be shredded after the event and the property has been inspected for any potential damage and returned to its original state.

What is your cancellation/refund policy?

1. In the event of a cancellation, less than 90 days prior to the event, all payments made to date are non-refundable if Trinity Tree Farm.

2. In the event of a cancellation of the special event greater than 90 days prior to the event date, only the deposit will be nonrefundable.

3. If our venue is closed due to COV-19 state mandates, we will reschedule you to a new date within 12 months of your date. We are no longer offering complimentary date changes due to social distancing and gathering restrictions.

How much time does you venue rental include?

Venue rentals hours are from 11:00am until 11:00pm. Music, amplified sound, and alcohol service shall conclude no later than 10 pm.

Can we have a rehearsal the afternoon/evening before?

We include a one hour rehearsal or walk through to be arranged at a time when the Lodge is available (these typically fall on Wednesdays or Thursday evenings between 4pm-8pm). We will reach out to you to confirm this.

Do you have a recommended schedule of events for my wedding?

Yes, we recommend:

11am: Check in, vendor setup, wedding preparations and photos

4pm: Ceremony

4:30pm: Cocktail Hour and photos

5:30pm: Grand Entrance, Couple’s First Dance, and Dinner

6:30pm: Toasts, immediately followed by Cake Cutting

7:00pm Additional special dances and open dancing

~8:30pm: Bouquet and garter toss

9:45pm: Last call and send off of the couple

10:00pm: Bar closes and clean up begins

11:00pm: Venue closed

Vendors typically arrive based on the amount of time they need to setup pertinent to their roles on the timeline of the day or contracted number of hours, so you will need to work directly with each vendor on their timing.

What does clean up and checking out of the end of the night look like?

You are in charge of removing all items you brought in with you to the venue, and leaving the venue in a respectable condition upon checking out at the end of the evening. This includes removing throwing items, leftover decorations.

Please note we do not hold lost and found at our venue and request a contact from your party be responsible for found items.

All cars must be off of the property by 10am the following day. They may be parked in the parking lot overnight if needed. No camping is permitted on the property.

 Do you have any restrictions on music?

Music, amplified sound, and alcohol service shall conclude no later than 10 pm. We do require your DJ or Band to perform in the designated area near the dance floor, and all music be indoors after the ceremony. Ceremony speakers must point toward the building and must be moved inside after your ceremony.

Do you have A/C and heat in the venue?

We have heat and A/C in all areas of the venue.

Will we need a banquet permit and liability insurance?

A. Washington State requires a banquet permit and can be applied for online here. This is due two weeks prior to your wedding.

B. Event insurance must be purchased at www.wedsafe.com

Step 1: Click “get my quote”

Step 2: Select Washington and “in the state where I live”

Step 3: Select “Wedding”

Step 4: Select Date of Event and Insert Guest Count

Step 5: Select Furnished without a charge and/or BYOB

Step 6: Follow Yes/No prompts for Activities

Step 7: Click “Display Coverage Options”

Step 8: Select $1,000,000 Liability Coverage (Cancellation is not required, but is highly recommended)

Step 9: Select Venue 1: Trinity Tree Farm and Glenn Dutro and LeAnn Darnielle

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Step 11: Enter Personal and Payment Information

What is your alcohol policy? Can we use your keg fridge? What size keg does it fit?

We allow beer, wine and champagne to be self-provided by our clients, and require that you have a professional bartender to serve drinks at your event to guests 21 and over. Cocktails and hard alcohol can be ordered directly through the Tall Chef catering.

We have one keg fridge for use (any additional kegs will require a hand pump, tub and ice). It fits a full size keg (half barrel) and smaller (quarter barrel). We have two wine fridges available as well. All included in the venue rental fee.

What is your inventory of chairs and tables?

We have benches for the ceremony area; and for the Lodge reception, white folding padded chairs, up to 15- 72” round tables (seat 10 at each table), 10- 6’ banquet tables for the head table and for extra use tables (DJ, buffet, and cake table) and 5 cocktail tables (two of which must stay in the smoking area). We also have a white farmhouse table at the entrance for your guestbook and gifts. Please note this cannot be moved.

What are the dimensions of your wedding arbor for ceremony flowers? How can my florist attach florals to it?

The arbor is six feet wide, seven feet tall and six inches deep. We have pre-hung hooks in each corner of the arbor, and we allow thumbtacks and zip ties on the arbor for additional securing of items. Please note it is permanently attached to the ground and cannot be moved.

What about the florals, cake, photographer, photo booth, DJ, etc.?

We have a list of professional vendors we can recommend for those services, or you can bring in your own vendor, however we do recommend hiring professionals to give you the best possible service for your wedding day.

What is your policy on decorations?

We ask that you use thumbtacks and zip ties to secure your decorations on the arbor. We have hooks pre-hung in the reception venue for securing decorations. No thumbtacks or nails may be used in the reception venue. Any signs, etc. that need to be staked into the ground must be pre-approved in order to protect the sprinkler system.

How will you know my wedding plans for the day?

Our Event Manager will send you a pre-wedding checklist prior to your wedding, so we are aware of your plans and can make your day seamless. This is due two weeks prior to your wedding.

What is your policy on throwing items?

We allow flower petals for throwing items, however you are responsible for cleaning them up. Artificial and large petals are recommended. Other throwing items need to be pre-approved by our Event Manager.

What in-house AV do you have?

All music and announcements should be played through professional speakers. We have professional DJs and bands that we can recommend to you for this. If you require video, please have your DJ bring in projection equipment as well.

Is there sufficient power for bands or a DJ?

There are power sources that will bear a sufficient load for your event and we have a specific power outlet that is sufficient for your Band/DJ in the Lodge. Music is permitted outside on the lawn for the ceremony only and then must be moved inside for the remainder of the evening.

Is there a dance floor, or should we look at renting one?

The Lodge floor is suitable for dancing without laying an additional floor.

Do you allow candles? Fireworks?

All real candles must be on tables and be in a container that is higher than the flame to catch wax. This includes taper candles in cylinders. If it’s on the ground, it needs to be LED and not in a glass container (they get kicked over and they shatter).

Fireworks are not permitted on the property. Sparklers are permitted only if a Trinity Tree Farm Day of Coordinator is contracted for your wedding.

What is your policy on the two fire pits?

The gas fire pit is lit one hour prior to your event and is for decorative purposes only. The wood burning fire pit on the lawn is permitted for s'mores. We provide the firewood, and you provide all of the other s’mores items, including skewers. We follow King County burn ban restrictions.

What is your backup weather plan for rain?

You can host your ceremony inside the Lodge in the event of rain. We will preset the tables on the sides of the room, and put chairs in the middle of the venue on the dance floor. Once the ceremony concludes, guests can move into the house for cocktails and at that time your caterer can reset the venue. We do not have an indoor arbor. If you require one, please bring one in with you. Most florists have these for rent.

If it looks like rain on your wedding day, we highly encourage hiring a Day of Coordinator and a full service catering staff for your wedding to make this process run smoothly.

Do you allow smoking on the property?

We have a designated smoking area for guests. We follow Washington State law for smoking items.

Do the chandeliers and twinkle lights stay up in the Lodge?

Yes they always stay up! We put them up just for weddings! Please do not hang anything from our twinkle lights or chandeliers.

Do you allow pets on the property?

Trinity Tree Farm is dog-friendly! Please clean up after your furry friends!

Do you have an ice machine on the property?

We do not have an ice machine onsite. The Tall Chef will provide this for your event. If you require ice for wedding preparations, the nearest convenience store for ice is Tiger Mountain Country Store (14331 Issaquah-Hobart Road Southeast, Issaquah, WA 98027).

What décor extras are on the property?

We have 15 rustic log slices that can be used for your centerpieces at no charge. We do not keep specific inventory, but there are typically 15 of these for use and they are about 1.5 feet in diameter.