Explore the area

Farm-to-table dining with seasonal tasting menus and a stunning wine cellar. Reservations recommended.

Locally smoked meats, craft beers, and live music on weekends. A local favorite since 1987.

Intimate wine bar with small plates, charcuterie boards, and an all-Pacific Northwest wine list.

A moderate 4.5-mile loop through old-growth forest with panoramic mountain views at the summit.

An easy 2-mile out-and-back to a stunning 100-foot waterfall. Great for families.

A challenging 8-mile trail rewarded with the best sunrise views in the entire region.

Small-batch, single-origin coffee roasted on-site. Their cortado is legendary.

Part bookstore, part café. Browse independent titles while sipping lavender lattes.

Fresh sourdough, croissants, and seasonal fruit tarts baked every morning before dawn.

A beautifully curated general store with local ceramics, candles, and pantry goods.

Thoughtfully sourced vintage clothing, furniture, and curious finds from the Pacific Northwest.

Outdoor gear, handmade leather goods, and local artisan crafts in a converted barn.

Drive to the Ridgetop Observatory for unobstructed night sky viewing with a telescope.

Learn to cook Pacific Northwest cuisine with a local chef. Held every Saturday evening.

Hosted at the Meadow & Vine, enjoy wine while creating your own landscape painting.

Paddle down the gentle Nisqually River with guided tours available June through September.

Visit Orchard Valley Farm for apple picking, cider pressing, and pumpkin patch walks.

Rent snowshoes and explore the winter wonderland on groomed forest trails.