Carve out a few hours to explore Bloedel Reserve, a sprawling 140 acre garden. Enjoy a serene walk and observe native PNW flora, fauna, and wildlife. Advanced ticket booking recommended in the summer months!

Stroll through the quaint town of Poulsbo, known as Washington's "Little Norway". Enjoy local wine, food, coffee, and shopping. Pop by the marina for a stunning view of Liberty Bay.

Cayla's recs: Details Wine Bar, Abigails' Artful Abode, Front Street and Verksted Gallery, Liberty Bay Books, Byrdie's Coffee

Jacob's recs: Sluy's bakery (get the gingerbread man donut!), SEA Discovery Center aquarium, Valholl Brewing, Hot Shots Java

Kitsap Peninsula’s microbrew craft beer scene took root in a Poulsbo farmhouse in the 1980’s when Thomas Kemper Brewing fermented beers and sodas along with it, created the local craft brew culture that we enjoy today. Their passion, know-how, relationships and expertise germinated into a family tree of brewers & breweries, laying the foundation for nearly two dozen independent breweries that now call the West Sound home.

Poulsbo recs: Slippery Pig Brewery, Western Red Brewing, Valholl Brewing, Rainy Daze Brewing, Echoes Brewing Company, Bushel & Barrel Ciderhouse

Poulsbo's annual art festival will be taking place from August 14-16th, right in downtown Poulsbo on the waterfront park! Pop by to meet local artisans and browse original design jewelry, metal, ceramic, wood, and fabric art. Hours and artists included on website below.

Founded in 1853, Port Gamble serves as a living testament to Pacific Northwest history. We recommend exploring the expansive trail system, renting kayaks, and checking out some of the cafes and galleries in the downtown area.

Cayla's recs: Dahlia Cove Studio (high tea), Butcher & Baker Provisions, Gamble Bay Textiles (fiber artist collective), The Artful Ewe (yarn shop)

Jacob's recs: House 11 Taproom & Bottle Shop, Port Gamble General Store & Café, Olympic Outdoor Center

Port Gamble hosts a trailhead that connects you to the expansive Kitsap trail system. Whether you want to go for a run, hike, walk, or mountain bike ride, there are so many trails to explore and take in the beauty of the evergreen trees.

Reach out to David for recommendations on exploring the Port Gamble trail system!

Cayla and Jacob love this oyster farm nestled on the shores of the Hood Canal. The Oyster Saloon is an outdoor, farm-to-table eatery specializing in fresh shellfish grown and harvested by Hama Hama. Advanced reservations are recommended in the summer months.

Port Townsend is a historic seaport with a vibrant maritime community, delicious restaurants, and artist-supported galleries. Take a whale watching or wildlife cruise, explore the vibrant downtown food scene, or rent a bike to explore this distinct area of the Olympic Peninsula. The Port Townsend website has a full list of tours, rentals, and itineraries should you wish to explore.

We recommend timing your flight to land at least 5 hours before the Welcome Drinks event on Friday night, if you wish to attend.
Tip: arrive on Thursday and spend an extra day exploring Seattle!

There are two different ways to reach Poulsbo or Bainbridge Island. Regardless of your choice, we highly recommend renting a car for the weekend as Ubers are not the most reliable transportation option in the area.

We recomend the following options for getting to Poulsbo/Bainbridge:
- Drive over the scenic Tacoma Narrows Bridge, will will take roughly 90 minutes from downtown Seattle
- Take the ~35 minute ferry from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island, which is a both a "walk on" and "drive on" ferry

If you do not wish to rent a car and need a shuttle service from the airport, we recommend checking out the Kitsap Airporter shuttle, linked below.

We have the following hotel blocks available:

Poulsbo Inn & Suites: call to make a reservation under the Seligman-Brueckman block (expires July 31st)
Fairfield by Marriott: use link to book or call for the Seligman-Brueckman block (expires July 3rd)

We will be providing a shuttle to Kiana Lodge on our wedding day, with pickup and drop-off from Poulsbo Inn & Suites only. The drop-off route will include an optional stop at the Brass Kraken for the after party. Please let us know in your RSVP if you plan on using the shuttle.