Wedding & Event Venue
Wedding & Special Occasion Inquiries and Tours
We invite you to explore our picturesque offerings for your upcoming wedding, bridal shower, and private or public events. To arrange an in-person or virtual tour of our venues, please contact Tara, our Weddings and Special Events Coordinator, at 360-466-3821.
Weddings at the Schoolhouse and Rose Garden
Conveniently located minutes off the I-5 corridor, Christianson’s Nursery & Greenhouse sits among the Skagit Valley farmlands. Our Meadow Schoolhouse and English Rose Gardens offer an intimate and romantic setting for weddings and special occasions. Our beautiful gardens, historic architectural buildings, and authentically restored glass greenhouses are considered a favorite among Pacific Northwest garden enthusiasts.
Christianson’s Schoolhouse is a poetic venue for a garden wedding. Peaceful and elegant, the 1888 Meadow Schoolhouse is the oldest remaining one-room schoolhouse in Northwest Washington.
Guests enjoy views of Mount Baker to the east, sunsets over the quaint town of La Conner and the San Juan Islands to the west, panoramic farmland, a sweeping grass lawn, boxwood, and espaliered apple hedges outlining an English Rose Garden.
Uniquely here at Christianson’s, our Front Greenhouse has meandering paver walkways leading to architectural perspectives and is a lovely experience when celebrating your Big Day or special occasion.
Enjoy the charm of the fully restored Meadow Schoolhouse (20′ x 30′) which seats up to 50 guests, an English Rose Garden accommodating up to 120 guests in an 80-foot square sweeping grass lawn lined with boxwood hedges and perennials, a Bridal Cottage equipped with vanity, outlets, mirrors, “Jill” access to the restroom, and our new Oak Room, which is a changing room for Grooms and Partners, just steps away from the Bridal Cottage. Also included is the fully restored glass Front Greenhouse that is heated and accentuated with antique finials and verdant plant material for a luscious photographic backdrop, 60 folding wooden chairs, an eight-foot Mercantile table (perfect for bar or catering placement), 6 six-foot banquet tables, Wi-Fi access, restrooms, kitchen facilities with a walk-in cooler, and two large, accommodating parking lots to the north and south of the Nursery.
Meadow Schoolhouse Wedding Package:
Single Day Rental (Peak Season March, June-October)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday: 3,800.00
Weekend: $4,000.00
The Vinery
So many have been asking about the large structure across the north field from the Nursery. Because this picturesque structure was once a stationary pea vining site from the 1940s to the 1960s, we named it ‘The Vinery’ and it is now open as an event venue. We invite you to explore The Vinery’s picturesque offerings for your upcoming wedding, bridal shower, or private or public event. The Vinery’s majestic setting is surrounded by scenic views of Mount Baker and Skagit Valley to the east and panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains and the San Juan Islands to the west.
For more information see details below or to reserve please Contact Us.
Vinery Wedding Package:
Single Day Rental (Peak Season March, June-October)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday: 4,600.00
Weekend: $4,900.00
The Meadow Schoolhouse and Gardens
Built in the year 1888, the 600 square foot Meadow Schoolhouse has since been lovingly restored and positioned within a picture-perfect English Rose Garden. The Schoolhouse’s approximate capacity allows for 50 seated, and 10 standing guests, and the Rose Garden’s (located outside behind the Schoolhouse) approximate capacity allows for 120 guests. We offer 65 vintage folding chairs and si 6′ folding banquet tables. You are always welcome to work with outside vendors to source additional chairs and tables. Experience the beauty of notable modern and old-fashioned roses. You and your guests will be surrounded by colorful and fragrant blooms, and boxwood hedges, enclosed by sentinel deciduous and evergreen trees.
The Front House and Adjoining Propagation House
Additional venue space is available during evenings from 6 to 10 p.m. inside our beautifully restored glass greenhouses which feature the seasonal year-round blooming flowers of annuals, nursery plants, and hanging baskets. The subtle cooing of paired doves in the fully restored 1946 Propagation House provides romantic notes for a couple and their guests during a ceremony, wedding photography, cocktail party, or an intimate sit-down dinner. The Front Greenhouse accommodates approximately 50 seated guests or 60 standing guests.
The Oak Room
A leisurely stroll down Oak Drive, guests will enjoy a visit with Rosie the llama, our emus, and sheep on our small farm. The Oak Room is styled with vintage leather chairs, antique decor, and a working retro icebox ready to store snacks and refreshing beverages. The groom and his party will enjoy the casual out-of-doors setting and the views from the Old Granary loading dock in the shade of the old fir trees.
The Teacher’s Cottage
Nestled into the southwest corner of the gardens, The Teacher’s Cottage stands as another cherished nod to Skagit Valley’s rich history. The rustic cottage is adorned with antique furnishings and vintage accents. A quaint little cottage decorated in romantic tones and feminine finds, it beckons bridal parties to gather in preparation for the very special day. Private washrooms are made available for our guests in this private event space.
Specs & Additional Information
Christianson’s Nursery invites you to schedule a tour and let us show you the unique offerings we provide for weddings, bridal showers, and special private or public events. For more information, Contact Us or by phone at 360-466-3821.
Specs of the Vinery:
The Vinery (6000 square feet)
Paver Patio (50 x 80 square feet)
*The Vinery’s maximum capacity is 140
Specs of the Schoolhouse:
Meadow Schoolhouse (20′ x 30′)
Schoolhouse Rose Garden (80 square feet)
The Schoolhouse’s maximum capacity is 50 people seated plus 10 standing
Amenities at The Vinery:
- Large ground floor seating area (capacity: 140), additional viewing space in both balconies
- West loft for intimate ceremonies (includes chandeliers, outlets, podium, vintage seated chairs for 15, with room for additional chairs for up to 30 people)
- 100 dark wood chairs
- Twelve 72″ round tables
- East loft with bar (bar lighting, outlets, 8 bar chairs, 2 leather chairs, 1 sofa, table seating)
- East loft banquet tables (three 10ft wooden banquet tables)
- Bridal dressing room (with seating room, mirrors, and outlets)
- Groom changing area (with seating room, mirrors, and outlets)
- Washrooms (men’s and women’s both handicap accessible)
- Full kitchen (cooler, freezer, stove, three-bay sanitizing sink, mop sink, plating area) and walk-in cooler (located at the Nursery)
- Garbage removal (place all garbage bins/bags together to be removed by staff the following morning)
- Covered outdoor space
- Antique Podium
- Outdoor patio with string lights and patio furniture (6 tables and 25 chairs)
- Ample parking space
- Baby changing station
- Dedicated parking space for food vendors adjacent to Schoolhouse and Rose Garden
- Access to the Nursery’s hand-restored glass greenhouses for photography
Specs of the Schoolhouse:
Meadow Schoolhouse (20′ x 30′)
Schoolhouse Rose Garden (80 square feet)
The Schoolhouse’s maximum capacity is 50 people seated plus 10 standing
Amenities at the Schoolhouse:
- The Teacher’s Cottage
- The Oak Room
- Kitchen facilities with walk-in cooler for storage
- Cottage Restrooms
- Antique Podium
- Eight-foot Mercantile table (perfect for bar or catering placement)
- 2 six-foot banquet tables
- 60 vintage wooden folding chairs
- 4-6′ Rustic Benches
- Wi-Fi access
- AV equipment (a projector for showing slideshows and presentations)
- Dedicated parking space for food vendors adjacent to Schoolhouse and Rose Garden
- Access to the Nursery’s hand-restored glass greenhouses accentuated with antique finials for photography
- Plentiful parking
Outdoor Electricity:
- SW exterior of Schoolhouse
- The east exterior of Bridal Cottage
- Adjacent to food truck parking
Availability:
Year-round, excluding the months of April and May
Catering:
- Independent catering allowed, permit necessary: https://lcb.wa.gov/licensing/online-banquet-permit
- Food Truck
- Off-site catering
- Kitchen with walk-in cooler available
Alcohol:
Allowed, alcohol and MAST permit necessary: https://lcb.wa.gov/mastrvp/mandatory_alcohol_server_training
Visit our Preferred Vendor List for catering, photography, and more
Christianson’s Nursery is not responsible for outside vendor services. Please review all individual vendor contracts for times, payments, and services promised. Please feel free to call us with any questions you have regarding any vendors who have serviced a Christianson’s event in the past.
Please Note:
Nursery retail hours are between 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. “Private Event” signs are staked near entryways during open hours.