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Intensive Workshop Retreat
Professional Host · Lodging · Meals · Workshop · On-Property Downtime
Teaching is what you do.
Hosting is what we do.
We send your attendees a digital welcome packet with instructions — arrival, parking, room assignment — and ask dietary preferences, allergies, and comfort questions. This allows them to be prepared, ask questions, and for us to be ready to greet them in the most personable way.
They arrive already known — and you are the one who thought of it.
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One · Stay
Everyone Stays. No One Wastes Time Driving Back and Forth, Fighting Traffic and Losing Valuable Time.
The whole group under one roof for the length of the retreat — the difference between a seminar people attend and an immersion people are inside of.
Staying under one roof instantly dismantles corporate walls. Waking up to the same coffee aromas and settling into a morning routine together creates an organic, humanizing warmth before the work even begins.
You never lose the energy of the room to restaurant wait times or logistical hiccups — the momentum, and the group, stay entirely within the boundaries of the property.
Not a Hall. Not a Hilton.
We are an intimate venue with the utmost privacy and exclusivity — tucked away from the crowds, where your group can focus. A small, private, boutique space created for smaller groups that want full-immersion workshops and want to get the most out of their retreat.
When people aren't rushing out the door to beat traffic or splitting off to find their own lunch, a profound psychological shift happens. Staying under one roof turns a standard, transactional seminar into a cohesive ecosystem.
Everything sits on one property — lodging, the Focus Workshop, the Chef's Kitchen, and the gardens. No shuttles, no second venue, no one lost between sessions. Independent Starlink keeps presentations and hybrid attendees running at full speed. Fly-in attendees land at Paine Field, far closer than Sea-Tac, and drive the reverse commute out of Seattle traffic instead of into it.
We take care of everything facilitators are looking for, and we work in the background, so your guests' retreat experience is truly transformational.
It is the whole experience, not just a class.
Kitchen, living, dining, indoors and out — The Grayson, room by room.
Is the property exclusively ours for the retreat?
Yes. Privacy and exclusivity are the entire premise here — the house is yours for the duration. Everything sits on one property: lodging, the Focus Workshop, the Chef's Kitchen, and the gardens, so there are no shuttles, no second address, and no one lost between sessions. It's a small, private, boutique property built for smaller groups that want full-immersion workshops — and the unstructured downtime is where the real conversations happen, over the charcuterie board or around the fire, because nobody has anywhere else to be.
Not a hall. Not a Hilton. This is what you get instead
Notable Property Features
Large Spaces for Gathering, Cozy Places for Breakouts
Upper floor — large gathering living room, kitchen, table-and-chair dining.
Lower floor — large gathering living room, kitchen, dining-room table and chairs.
Large entertainment deck with plenty of seating.
Not corporate — casual, comfortable, and complete.
Premium Culinary Access
The Chef’s Kitchen, open and cozy. The coffee & tea bar is always on: grab a cup, pull up a chair, and settle into a real conversation.
Al fresco on the deck and the BBQ station on sunlit days; local eateries two miles out, with white-glove staging for seamless deliveries.
On-Site Detached Workshop
Flexible, focused, private — interruption-free.
Its own building, its own door, its own Starlink.
A garden path away, so the session belongs to the session.
Suites Built for Recovery
Designed for privacy, recharging, and deep relaxation and rest.
Created Comfort Sleep* in every suite.
Deep rest, behind your own door.
Seamless Highway Commutes
Direct access via Hwy 2, 203, and 522 connecting smoothly to I-5 and I-90 for fast drives to the tech campuses — serving Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle and Bellevue — and the medical centers in Everett.
Feels completely off-the-grid, yet is just 2 miles from downtown local artisan shops, eateries, and historical pubs.
Eco-Tourism & Seattle Day Trips
A safe, serene rural retreat to shift gears — and your direct basecamp for PNW eco-tourism: hike, bike, fish, ski Stevens Pass, and enjoy river sports.
Configuration
Who Sleeps Where
Named suites. Reserve the ones your group actually needs — three, four, five, or the full house.
Suite Configuration & Room Assignments
The Olympic — ground floor, pet suite
First choice for dog lovers. French doors open straight from the room onto the entertainment deck and a fully fenced, unleashed dog area — no hallway, no lobby, no lead. There is also a private separate entrance, so a late arrival or an early departure disturbs nobody, including you. The bathroom is the other surprise: a spa-style room with a standalone shower and a two-person jetted tub, alongside a wheelchair-accessible ADA restroom. Zero stairs from the drive to the bed.
- 1 Queen · sleeps 2 adults, room for littles
- Zero stairs · ADA restroom
- Fenced off-leash area
The Cascade — ground floor, garden view
Light, bright, and built for mobility. Looks out over the garden through a bay window and opens onto its own private patio. Inside: an antique queen bed, hand-crafted real-wood furniture, a spacious walk-in closet, and an ADA-compliant restroom. The layout is deliberately seamless — wide, uninterrupted, nothing to navigate around.
- 1 Queen, antique · sleeps 2 adults, room for littles
- Zero stairs · ADA restroom
- Private patio, garden view
The Pike — ground floor, no stairs anywhere
The quiet ground-floor garden-view suite with a walk-in ADA restroom. Queen bed, private seating, and the same comfort system as every other room. If someone in the party simply cannot do stairs and does not need anything else in particular, this is the one.
- 1 Queen · sleeps 2 adults, room for littles
- Zero stairs · walk-in ADA restroom
The Cedar Family — the one that holds everybody
A garden-view family suite with a queen bed plus two twins — the largest sleeping arrangement on the property, and the room families and bridal parties ask for by name. A queen air mattress is available when the count runs over.
- 1 Queen + 2 Twin · sleeps 4 adults, room for littles
- Queen air mattress available
The Baker — upper floor, the productivity suite
Sun-drenched, and set up to get things done. The room that gets the light, and the one long-stay guests keep coming back to. Queen bed plus a futon, a real work area, and enough sun that you forget it rains here.
- 1 Queen + futon · sleeps 3 adults, room for littles
- Best for extended stays and remote work
The Shasta — carpet-free, allergy-friendly
The quiet upper-floor retreat with hard flooring and no carpet anywhere. That single decision is why it works for guests with allergies, and why it is the one room set up for pocket pets — rabbits, guinea pigs and other small caged companions that almost nowhere else will take. If you have been told no by every other place you called, call us.
- 1 Queen · sleeps 2 adults, room for littles
- Hard flooring, no carpet · pocket pets welcome
In every suite — the Deep Relaxing Comfort System
- A fourteen-inch gel-filled mattress under a four-inch extra-plush topper, wrapped in crisp organic sheets.
- A dedicated in-room heat tile, a guest-controlled heated mattress pad, and a ceiling fan paired with a whole-room exhaust, so you control your own comfort no matter what the rest of the house is doing.
- Private seating for two, a smart TV with streaming and Dish Network, a dedicated work and sitting area, and a premium bedside clock with wireless charging and soothing white noise.
- A mini crib or pack & play at no charge, toddler supplies, and board games.
- Available to every guest: twenty-four-hour access to the upper-level kitchenette, laundry with detergent, and free off-street parking.
Walk it yourself — virtual tours, room by room
✦ Self-Paced Virtual Tour of The Grayson
Walk the main house yourself, in 3D, at your own pace — dining, living areas, and gathering spaces in real time below:
Step Into The Pike Suite
Ground Floor · ADA Restroom & Shower
Ground floor suite with queen bed, direct garden access, and private patio.
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Step Into The Cascade Suite
Ground Floor · ADA Restroom & Shower
Light and bright suite featuring queen bed, ADA restroom, and private patio.
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Step Into The Olympic Suite
Ground Floor · ADA Restroom & Shower
Extra-large luxury suite featuring queen bed, seating area, and total accessibility.
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Step Into The Shasta Suite
Second Floor
Elevated, quiet upper suite designed for an uninterrupted stay, focused rest, and recovery.
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Step Into The Baker Suite
Second Floor
Upper suite with incredible natural light, queen bed, and relaxing futon setup.
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Step Into The Cedar Suite
Second Floor
Upper level suite with queen bed and two twin beds amidst mountain views.
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Sample Itinerary — the 3-Day / 2-Night Basecamp Journey
Every element can be tailored to your vision, or you can hand us the whole thing.
Day One
Arrival, Connection & Evening Wind-Down
The Arrival & Welcome: Guests are individually greeted upon arrival and given a personal tour of The Grayson. While waiting for the rest of your group to settle in, enjoy a complimentary Signature Orchard & Garden Charcuterie Board paired with refreshing botanicals.
Check-In & Ice Breaker Mingle: Check-in runs 4–8 PM, so everyone has time to arrive and settle in. At 8 PM, the group gathers for a casual Ice Breaker Mingle — s'mores at the Firepit Oasis under the stars, or a casual mixer in the Upper Living Area if weather doesn't cooperate.
Retreat to the Suites: Retire to your private suite engineered around our Created Comfort Sleep — featuring plush pillow-top mattresses, dual-zone climate controls, blackout drapery, and high-thread-count linens for deep, uninterrupted recovery.
Awakening to the Senses
After a deep, restoring night's rest wrapped in the custom comfort of our Created Comfort Sleep mattresses, your morning begins naturally. You are awoken by the incredible aromas wafting directly from the kitchen — a delicious preview of your personalized morning meal.
Day Two
Morning Awakening, Deep Focus & Local Exploration
Interactive Garden-to-Table Awakening: Wake up to the rich aroma of freshly brewed house-blend coffee and morning pastries coming alive in the kitchen.
- Option A: Early Riser Express ($15/guest) — Parfaits, fresh orchard fruit, warm croissants, coffee, tea, and Estate-Infused Botanical Water.
- Option B: Interactive Garden Experience — Step into the morning sun to gather fresh garden herbs and ingredients alongside our culinary team.
Mid-Day Productivity & Energy: Keep your session momentum high with custom lunch spreads served family-style at the grand dining table, curated boxed lunches for the Focus Workshop, or an al fresco lunch on the garden patio.
Afternoon Eco-Tourism or Downtime: Feel completely off-the-grid while remaining just two miles from local Snohomish/Monroe artisans, boutique shops, and eateries. Take an afternoon day trip to hike local trails, ski Stevens Pass, or explore nearby rivers and Woodinville Wine Country.
Evening Dining Choice:
- Dine Local: Head out for a premier dinner at local favorites like Lewis & Main.
- In-House Culinary: Let us stock the Viking Chef's Kitchen with fresh groceries for your own culinary prep, or let us handle the setup for an on-site al fresco BBQ feast.
For Buyouts: this evening becomes the exclusive "Last Together Supper" Host Experience — alfresco at the Firepit Oasis if weather permits, or in the main dining room — a celebratory dinner where the whole group reflects on the stay together.
Friction-Free Decompression: End the night gathered back at the fire pit. Enjoy your favorite pours — we handle all the dishes, cleanup, and fireside maintenance so you can focus entirely on connecting.
Day Three
The Departure
Morning Refresh: Enjoy a quiet final morning with a light breakfast and barista-crafted lattes before your Extended Late Checkout at 1:00 PM.
Inside the room — and the al fresco table a garden path away.
Safety, security & privacy
- Complete physical isolation from main gathering zones keeps your conversations strictly private and focus uninterrupted.
- Two dedicated egress points — separate entry and exit access — for optimal safety, privacy, and flow.
- Fitted with an on-site fire extinguisher, first aid kit, integrated smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide alarms.
Access, capacity & disclosures
- Non-Disclosure Agreements. Absolute B2B privacy guaranteed. We routinely sign and uphold Non-Disclosure Agreements to protect sensitive company strategy, intellectual property, executive teams, and high-profile guests.
- Optimally configured for 6 to 12 participants plus lead facilitators, with a maximum capacity of 15 seated attendees depending on room layout.
- Stepping-stone garden path access to the entrance. Please note the Focus Workshop is not wheelchair or ADA accessible.
- Restroom facilities are located at the main building, approximately 350 feet from the workshop building across the garden path.
- Available during spring, summer, and fall seasons only; closed for winter use.
- Direct loading & equipment drop-off. Drive-up access is available directly at the workshop building for seamless loading and unloading of heavy presentation gear, crafting supplies, or AV equipment.
Before anyone arrives
The Digital Welcome Packet
Once the reservation is made and the itinerary is solid, every guest gets a digital welcome packet from us — a virtual tour of their own suite, a little about the property, a few local facts, and their specific check-in instructions.
It keeps the buzz going in the weeks before, and it means nobody arrives with a question you have to stop and answer.
And the first note announcing where you are taking everyone — we will write that one for you. Send it out under your own name, or hand us the list and we will greet your group ourselves.
- Curating your breakfast menu
- Arrival & check-in
- Driving directions to The Grayson
- Parking instructions
- Individual food allergies & food preferences
- Specific needs — the thoughtful touches they will know came from you
It Starts with a Personal Warm Greeting
Every guest gets a personal warm greeting — a welcome tour and an opportunity to ask questions, addressed one by one, never rushed, so everyone can truly settle in. Arrivals run 4 to 8 PM, and that first evening is the mixer — a Signature Orchard & Garden Charcuterie Board comes out with botanicals, and people who have never met start talking over it.
That first table is doing real work. By the time the first session opens the next morning, the room is not full of strangers being introduced — it is full of people who already spoke last night.
Staged before the group walks in. · Estate-Infused Botanical Water — your own well, no chlorine, no fluoride.
Two · Learn
The Focus Workshop
Its own building, its own door, its own quiet — a garden path away from the house, so the session belongs to the session.
Because attendees aren’t battling transition fatigue — commuting, navigating a new city, checking into a separate hotel — they enter a productive flow state faster and sustain it longer.
Is the workshop room separate from where people sleep, and can we use it late?
Yes. The Focus Workshop is its own building with its own door and its own quiet, a garden path away from the house, and it is completely isolated from the gathering rooms in the main house — so your conversations stay private and sleep stays somewhere else. It is built for sessions that run past dusk: string lights follow the stepping-stone path back to the house, and the room has two dedicated egress points and drive-up access for heavy gear.
A Room Built to Hold Attention
Complete physical isolation from the main gathering zones keeps your conversations strictly private and focus uninterrupted. Two dedicated egress points, drive-up access for heavy gear, and string lights along the stepping-stone path for sessions that run past dusk.
The room takes a masterclass layout, a roundtable, or gets cleared to the floor for easels and crafting. Food comes to the door, or the group walks up to the table.
Workshop days are not nights. Guests arrive one day and use the workshop the next, so the default is nights − 1. It is never bundled into a suite rate or a buyout — a separate rental, priced by suite count, not by season.
Focus Workshop Pricing
The Focus Workshop is a separate rental, never bundled into a suite rate or a buyout — priced by suite count, not by season. Workshop days are not nights: guests arrive one day and use the workshop the next, so the default is nights − 1.
Standalone, or with 1–2 suites: $315 per day
With 3–4 suites: $265 per day
With 5 suites or a buyout: $195 per day
What’s in the room — tech & presentation
- High-speed Starlink satellite internet coupled with strong local cell phone connectivity.
- Overhead projector and dedicated presentation screen for slides, video, or remote attendees.
- Large whiteboards, fully stocked office supplies ready for intensive strategy sessions, and an on-site printer/copy machine.
- Dedicated coffee and tea bar within the workshop.
Furnishings, climate & layout
- Adaptable seating configurations tailored for masterclasses, roundtable brainstorming, or casual breakout discussions.
- Furnished or unfurnished. The space can remain fully furnished or be cleared to make room for easels, crafting setups, or open-floor layouts.
- Individual table/chair desks, ergonomic seating, and a central collaboration round table.
- Comfortable sofa lounge area for breakouts, relaxed brainstorms, and informal dialogue.
- Dedicated supply shelves to keep workshop materials neatly organized and easily accessible.
- Integrated heating, ceiling fan, and portable cooling fans for ideal comfort during spring, summer, and fall sessions.
Say less — we already have
Discretion, In Writing
Some groups come here to work on things that are not public yet — a product, a reorganization, a vision the board has not seen, leadership conversations that deserve a closed door. That is normal here, not special handling.
NDAs are routinely accommodated — sign ours, or hand us yours. Staff discretion is absolute, the detached Focus Workshop keeps the session behind its own door on its own Starlink network, and with a buyout the property line is your privacy line: your company team, retreat group, or private gathering can execute high-level work with total peace of mind.
Be the Visionary, Not the Event Planner
You bring the curriculum, we provide the canvas — you are the star, we are your backstage crew.
Frictionless Logistics & Culinary Staging
While you’re leading a deep-dive session, our team is quietly staging the afternoon charcuterie boards or prepping the evening bonfire.
Protecting Your Energy
We handle the background noise — meals, cleanup, space transitions — so you retain 100% of your energy to mentor, shine, and give your guests an absolutely smashing good time.
The Backstage Crew
Optional setup assistance and breakdown of the workshop keep the day flowing while you gather yourself, shifting from one thing to the next.
And when you need a little time to change gears, we can occupy your group with a hosted experience or a tour of The Grayson. A behind-the-scenes helper — the seams of your day never show, and the polish reads as yours.
Setup & breakdown — if you want the hand
- Setting everything up is a big job. Let us give you a hand. We work with rental partners to bring in the seating, tables and staging your layout calls for, so the room is configured the way you asked before you walk in.
- And after a full day of class, delegate the breakdown to Grayson staff — so you can stay with your group, go decompress in your suite, or join the unscripted fun.
- Both are optional and guest-chosen, quoted separately, and kept as two independent services because groups often bring their own team to set up and then hire out the cleanup.
We Cater to the Whole Team
Even if your entire consulting group, mobile work crew, or workshop attendees aren’t sleeping on-site, The Grayson is built to host them for daytime sessions — the detached Focus Workshop runs on its own Starlink network for strategy sessions and presentations.
Optional: cater directly to your day guests with seamless door drop-offs and custom culinary grazing boards, so your team’s momentum stays high without anyone leaving the grounds.
And Then Everyone Eats Again
Meals together and unstructured downtime let attendees be vulnerable — critical for marriage retreats, pastoral planning, and executive alignment. Nobody has to gather everyone up and get them to a restaurant just to eat together. No commute, no traffic jam, no half the day burned.
Custom lunch spreads family-style at the grand dining table, curated boxed lunches for the Focus Workshop, or an al fresco lunch on the garden patio. Our garden-to-table kitchen crafts restorative meals to fuel your day.
Are we required to use your caterer or hit a food and drink minimum?
No. Breakfast is provided, and beyond that the meals are entirely your call — cook together on the on-site BBQ, have food made and dropped off, add white-glove service, bring in your own caterer, or let our garden-to-table kitchen handle it: custom lunch spreads at the grand dining table, boxed lunches delivered to the Focus Workshop, or al fresco on the garden patio. Nobody has to gather everyone up and drive to a restaurant just to eat together.
Slide through the morning → poached eggs on croissant, the grand table set, the welcome boards, the Whole-House Brunch, the garden egg bites, the orchard board.
✦ Beyond Breakfast — The Curated Herb & Hearthside Menu ✦
Elevate your experience with a menu curated with care: locally grown, organic, nutrient-dense ingredients, prepared especially for you. Every spread is mindfully curated — handpicked at the peak of ripeness and optimally chilled. We proudly craft our menus without seed oils, relying entirely on pure organic, locally sourced ingredients, house-baked goodness, and garden-grown botanicals.
✦ Beyond Breakfast — The Curated Herb & Hearthside Menu ▼
The Orchard Cheese Pairing ($19.99): crisp seasonal orchard fruits and artisanal cheeses paired with herbs snipped directly from the Grayson gardens.
House-Baked Breads & Botanical Spreads ($24.99): warm rustic breads, crisp crostini, flatbreads, whipped garden-herb butter, and local jams.
Harvest Skewers & Infusions ($28.95): organic garden vegetable skewers with savory dips, or bright chilled fruit skewers with honey-yogurt whip.
Whipped Honey Cream Cheese & Artisan Drizzles ($28.95): velvety whipped cream cheese with dark agave balsamic reduction or sweet chili glaze, with rustic flatbreads.
Garden Raspberry & Smoked Chipotle Tray ($28.95): soft artisan cheese with house-crafted raspberry chipotle glaze featuring handpicked garden berries.
Blackberry, Rosemary & Provolone ($28.95): sharp provolone with roasted garlic and garden-rosemary spread, finished with blackberry reduction.
Massive, beautifully styled spreads designed to feed the whole house — Intimate $52 · Family Style $75 · Gatherings $150:
The Cured & Crafted Charcuterie: local meats, rich regional cheeses, raw honeycomb, and rustic crackers.
The Organic Garden Crudité: organic seasonal vegetables paired with pure, house-made dips.
The Chilled Orchard Harvest: seasonal berries, melons, and local orchard fruits.
The Mediterranean Antipasto: marinated olives, fire-roasted peppers, artichokes, and imported cheeses.
Oven-Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Baguettes ($26.95): baked fresh with slow-roasted garlic and garden rosemary, served with orange chutney.
Baked Brie & Cranberry Bread Bowl ($32.95): molten premium brie baked inside an edible sourdough bowl with cranberry compote.
Warm Brie & Blueberry Artisan Loaf ($32.95): crusty artisan loaf stuffed with melting brie, swirled with garden-blueberry reduction.
PNW Smoked Salmon & Dill Botanical Spread ($38.95): cold-smoked salmon with warm artisan naan, house-whipped dill cream cheese, fresh cucumbers.
House-Baked Garden Pie à la Mode ($15.95/serving): sweet seasonal pie served warm with vanilla bean ice cream.
The Oasis Fireside Experience ($150 — serves 12): premium crafted chocolates, artisan marshmallows, and rustic graham crackers staged at the firepit.
Ultimate Downtime Entertainment Pack ($195 — serves 12): heirloom popcorn, theater candies, small-batch chips, house savory dips, stocked chilled beverage cooler.
Barista-Crafted Lattes ($7.95): fresh espresso and steamed milk pulled on-site.
Estate-Infused Botanical Water ($15.95/pitcher): chilled purified water infused with fresh citrus, cucumber, and garden herbs.
The Whole-House Brunch Experience
When you book a 4+ room block, our Garden-to-Table experience expands into a spectacular, complimentary Whole-House Brunch. It is the perfect way to bring everyone together around the table to celebrate, connect, and feast.
Expect a lavish spread featuring freshly brewed house coffee, fruit-infused waters, and Grayson's own well botanical infused water — chemical free. The meal showcases a savory masterpiece, a delightfully decadent dish, fresh pastries, and yogurt parfaits layered with granola and freshly picked berries.
Three · Play
Then the Day Lets Go
Decompression is not the reward at the end of the work. It is where the work keeps happening, in a form nobody has to schedule.
True strategic breakthroughs rarely happen staring at a whiteboard; they happen when the brain is relaxing. Conversations around the Fire Pit Oasis or over a family-style dinner are where the day’s lessons get synthesized and real trust is built.
Outdoor Living Rooms
As twilight falls, unwind at the Firepit Oasis to swap stories beneath the starlit sky. Settle into a relaxing swing, completely unhurried, surrounded by the ambient light of the flickering fire.
It's also incredibly fun for everyone when the artisanal s'mores board comes out, offering a wonderful chance to mingle and meet new people. It is a magical, sensory experience where you can enjoy a warm beverage, watch the chickens and ducks put themselves to bed, and quietly keep a look out for gentle white-tailed deer roaming peacefully through the grounds as night falls.
The Oasis Fireside Experience · HQ and the Oasis, swings lit, fire going.
Roaming Wildlife
Experience the wonder of the natural world up close. Visitors frequently witness the graceful movement of white-tailed deer right up to the surrounding decks at dusk and dawn.
Fresh orchard apples are always in steady supply across our grounds.
The Serenity of Your Own Door
Retire to your private suite engineered around our Created Comfort Sleep — plush pillow-top mattresses, dual-zone climate controls, blackout drapery, and high-thread-count linens for deep, uninterrupted recovery.
The property features a distinct West Side Quiet Zone, a structurally shielded wing dedicated entirely to absolute, uninterrupted rest, isolated from the daily hum of the main house. Central air, ceiling fans, and each suite with dedicated laundry room use.
Then morning, and the aromas from the kitchen, and the group is back at one table before the first session.
And the whole time, the Backstage Crew is working in the background — so the quiet stays quiet.
Our Booking Terms, in Plain Words
Reservations of $3,500 and up
Private Blocks & Buyouts, Intensive Workshop Retreat, Group & Crew Extended Stays.
Payment due at booking. Prefer to split it? Pay in two parts for a one-time 10% convenience fee, with no interest and no surprises. Booking within 90 days of arrival? Payment is due at booking. Rescheduling doesn’t change the payment dates in your original agreement.
Example, before taxes
$4,000 reservation+ 10% fee = $400
$2,400 at booking
$2,000 at 90 days out
Changes and cancellations
You may take a raincheck and reschedule one time, up to 12 months from the original reservation date, penalty-free, or cancel and receive a gift certificate, perfect for charitable donations and silent auctions.
Stays under $3,500
Cancel up to 72 hours before arrival and choose a raincheck or a Grayson gift certificate. No blackout dates. Great for gifts and charitable donations.
Peace of mind
Life happens. Travel insurance is available for those who qualify, and we’re happy to recommend it. See prices in about a minute. No payment or contact details are needed to get a quote.
*Limitations apply: coverage typically requires travel more than 100 miles from home. We may earn a small referral fee — your price never changes.
Good Shepherds: Our Animals & Our Encore Family
Our deep love of nature and animals is woven into the very fabric of The Grayson. This property is home to our chickens, rabbits, dogs, and cats, who all play a role in grounding us and bringing life to the grounds. For us, raising our "Encore family" here is about teaching and living with deep responsibility. It is about taking care of the land, respecting the wildlife that passes through, and striving every day to be good shepherds of the environment and the creatures that call it home.
Harmony & Sustainability
Our property operates on a mindful, zero-waste philosophy. Kitchen scraps feed our chickens and rabbits, compostable coffee pods enrich our soil, and single-use plastics have been eliminated in favor of elegant, refillable amenities. We exclusively use fragrance-free laundry products, organic cleaners, and adhere to strict recycling practices.
Outside, we work directly with nature. We utilize compost, maintain dedicated mason bee houses, plant native flower mixes for hummingbirds, and intentionally allow dandelions to bloom freely to nourish bees early in the season. The gardens are maintained using efficient root-drip irrigation. Fresh produce and free-range eggs go to local food banks, to support the people who have supported us.
We extended this mindfulness to our Ambient Firepit Oasis. We intentionally chose a propane system to provide a quick, relaxing ambiance where you can make s'mores and stargaze, without the fire danger or smoke pollution — keeping our pristine environment and mountain air completely clear.
We Set the Venue, You Set the Tone
We provide the perfect, distraction-free environment to gather, but exactly how you use it is up to you — we set the venue, and you set the tone. We regularly serve as the premier basecamp for Woodinville and Snohomish VIP wedding blocks, Stevens Pass ski basecamps, Evergreen State Fairgrounds events, and Remlinger Farm concerts. Additionally, we facilitate highly productive team offsites and midweek buyouts for tech teams utilizing our detached Focus Workshop.
Find yourself here
Eight Ways Groups Use The Grayson
Jump to your retreat type — so you don’t have to scroll to find yourself.
Can a facilitator bring their own group and run their own programme here?
Yes. Eight different kinds of groups use The Grayson, each arriving with its own agenda. You run it your way — we take care of the property, with the Focus Workshop, independent Starlink for sessions and presentations, concierge-staged lunch spreads and grazing boards, and absolute discretion, NDAs welcome.
01 — For Founders & Executive Teams
Small Company Off-Sites & Strategic Immersions
Designed for founders, executives, and startup teams needing a tech-enabled “flow state” to execute quarterly planning, team alignment, or focused deep-work away from the office.
Best suited for this group
- Focus Workshop with independent Starlink for sessions and presentations.
- Absolute discretion, NDAs routinely accommodated — your company team, retreat group, or private gathering can execute high-level work with total peace of mind.
- Concierge-staged lunch spreads and grazing boards.
- Preferred midweek rates plus a complimentary 1:00 PM late checkout.
02 — For Church & Ministry Leadership
Pastoral & Church Leadership Retreats
A highly private, restorative environment immersed in nature, ideal for elder board vision-casting, ministry team building, or pastoral burnout recovery.
Best suited for this group
- Countryside grounds away from the road.
- Fire Pit Oasis for evening reflection and conversation.
- Chef’s Kitchen for simple self-catered meals.
- NDA available for sensitive leadership discussions.
03 — For Couples & Relationship Counselors
Marriage Retreats & Immersions
A premium, calming, and neutral getaway for relationship counselors and coaches to guide couples through communication breakthroughs and deep connection.
Best suited for this group
- Created Comfort Sleep suites for genuine rest between sessions.
- Fire Pit Oasis for guided evening connection exercises.
- Buyout available for complete group privacy.
04 — For Writers & Solo Creatives
Writers’ Retreats & Bootcamps
Quiet, distraction-free nooks for solo deep-work, paired with cozy gathering spaces like the Fire Pit Oasis for evening readings, critiques, and collaborative feedback.
Best suited for this group
- The Baker Suite — Light & Bright, known as the writer’s room — for solo focus.
- Fire Pit Oasis for evening readings and critique circles.
- Quiet garden trails for reflection breaks between sessions.
05 — For Artists & Photography Instructors
Artists & Photography Workshops
Visually inspiring PNW surroundings with abundant natural light, providing instructors with the perfect backdrop for plein air painting, creative teaching, and portfolio building.
Best suited for this group
- Abundant natural light across the grounds and gardens.
- Focus Workshop for indoor instruction and critique.
- Countryside trails for plein air sessions.
06 — For Makers & Crafting Guilds
Niche Hobby Groups & Crafting Guilds
Expansive gathering spaces allowing specialized groups and makers to spread out their materials, create together, and celebrate their passions in a comfortable setting.
Best suited for this group
- Focus Workshop with long-table rentals and collaborative seating setup.
- Cleared empty space for easels, stations, or art tables, requestable on the inquiry form.
- Living and dining spaces to spread out materials.
07 — For Yoga & Wellness Instructors
Wellness Retreats & Mindfulness Getaways
Peaceful, nature-immersed settings tailored for yoga instructors, health coaches, and holistic leaders to guide their attendees through restoration and relaxation.
Best suited for this group
- Fire Pit Oasis and garden trails for restorative downtime.
- Focus Workshop for indoor instruction.
- Chef’s Kitchen for clean, organic group meals.
08 — For Industry Experts & Masterminds
Micro-Seminars & Educational Workshops
Turnkey, professional setups where industry experts can focus purely on delivering their curriculum and mentoring their mastermind groups while we handle the venue logistics.
Best suited for this group
- Focus Workshop with whiteboards, desks, projector and screen, plus independent Starlink.
- Day-guest catering available for attendees who aren’t staying overnight.
Who is behind this
Good Stewards: Core Values & Hospitality
Built from the ground up after a 26-year career in health care and administration to offer guests a place to exhale and recharge.
Heroes & Saints Recognition Perk
As the daughter of a Vietnam Veteran and a police officer, deep respect shapes our hospitality. We offer a 10% Preferred Rate for active-duty military, veterans, first responders, healthcare professionals, and educators.
Harmony & Zero-Waste Stewardship
Kitchen scraps feed our chickens and rabbits, compostable coffee pods enrich our soil, and refillable amenities replace single-use plastics. We utilize tankless water systems and root-drip irrigation.
What comes with the block
Tiered Group Incentives
Perks unlocked as your block expands.
Each guest will be met in person, a personal warm greeting upon arrival where your guest is greeted, toured and receives an Orchard Charcuterie board and botanical infused water from the Grayson property well (chemical free source).
Receives the same warmth to set the tone, and the group is given a complimentary Grayson Grand Full Brunch experience — facilitator's choice what day of the stay it is served. We serve it as an experience, either breaking bread together style, buffet, or alfresco weather permitting.
All of that plus our very own complimentary fireside s'mores experience weather permitting, or movie night in the Upper Living Room with theater style snacks, plus complimentary late checkout extended to 1 PM.
All of the above, plus a Last Together Supper hosted experience tailored to your group.
Maximize Productivity — From Offsite to Immersion. Midweek Rates Also Available.
Designed for teams, facilitators, and workgroups serving Kirkland, Woodinville, Redmond, Bellevue and Seattle. Most groups reserve the handful of suites they actually need and use the detached Focus Workshop alongside them — uninterrupted Starlink, tailored concierge food drop-offs, and preferred midweek rates Monday through Thursday.
Complimentary 1:00 PM late checkout on all Monday through Thursday group stays — giving your team an extra afternoon of focus or a relaxed departure.
What does a midweek retreat cost compared with a weekend?
Monday through Thursday carries preferred midweek rates, so the same retreat books lower midweek than it does on a weekend. Every Monday-through-Thursday group stay also includes a complimentary 1:00 PM late checkout, which buys your group an extra afternoon of focus or a relaxed departure. Exact pricing is quoted by hand, because most groups reserve only the suites they actually need alongside the detached Focus Workshop — start a live chat or send an inquiry with your dates and group size and you will get a figure.
None of the best conversations were on the agenda. They happened over the charcuterie board, on the walk back from the workshop, and around the fire after everyone stopped performing — because nobody had anywhere else to be.
Before you arrive
The Grayson Etiquette
To ensure a pristine and immersive experience for all guests, we ask that you observe our Grayson Etiquette during your stay.
A Restorative Basecamp
The Grayson is dedicated to providing a tranquil, clear-minded environment for our guests to stay, learn, and play. To support this wellness-focused atmosphere, The Grayson does not serve alcohol. Guests are welcome to bring their own adult beverages — a bottle of wine at dinner, a beer out at the Oasis — the idea is simply to keep things relaxed, never intoxicated or disruptive to the atmosphere.
Designated Smoking Areas
Smoking and vaping are welcome in our designated outdoor smoking areas. We ask that you carry a small water container to fully extinguish cigarettes — we’re deeply mindful of fire safety and the environment.
Cell Phone Courtesy
When wandering the grounds or within the halls of The Grayson, we ask that guests refrain from taking voice calls. To preserve the immersive and peaceful atmosphere for all attendees, please politely step outside — there is plenty of seating on the decks or in one of our picturesque gardens offering privacy for your phone call — or retreat to your suite.
Honored Quiet Hours
Deep decompression is a core part of our retreats. We strictly adhere to quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM to ensure every guest wakes up refreshed and ready for their day’s immersion.
Our promise: by maintaining these boundaries, we guarantee a pristine, focused, and completely peaceful environment for your stay.
Tell us how many suites you need — or ask about a buyout, including future dates if your first choice is taken.
Harmony & Sustainability
Our property operates on a mindful, zero-waste philosophy. Kitchen scraps feed our chickens and rabbits, compostable coffee pods enrich our soil, and single-use plastics have been eliminated in favor of elegant, refillable amenities. We exclusively use fragrance-free laundry products, organic cleaners, and adhere to strict recycling practices.
Outside, we work directly with nature. We utilize compost, maintain dedicated mason bee houses, plant native flower mixes for hummingbirds, and intentionally allow dandelions to bloom freely to nourish bees early in the season. The gardens are maintained using efficient root-drip irrigation. Fresh produce and free-range eggs go to local food banks, to support the people who have supported us.
Explore The Grayson
Questions, answered
Can a company hold a team offsite or company retreat serving Bellevue, Redmond and Kirkland?
Yes. The Intensive Workshop Retreat is a facilitator-led company retreat or team offsite with everyone sleeping on site — a two-night minimum, midweek Monday through Thursday, within easy reach of the Eastside.
What is the Focus Workshop and how is it priced?
The Focus Workshop is a separate rental, never bundled with lodging. It is priced by suite count: $315 per day standalone or with one to two suites, $265 with three to four suites, and $195 with five suites or a buyout.
Can you help set up and clean up a working session?
Yes, optionally. A Setup Assistant is $75 per hour with a one-hour minimum, and Breakdown & Cleanup is a flat $110. Both are add-ons you choose, never built into the rate.
What does a three-day, two-night retreat look like?
Arrive, settle into your suites and work the first evening; a full working day with meals brought to you; then a closing session and the day lets go — gardens, the deck, the fireside. Everyone stays. No one wastes time driving back and forth.
Who books the Intensive Workshop Retreat?
Leadership teams, facilitators running an intensive, church and nonprofit planning groups, academic writing retreats and small companies serving Greater Seattle who want a working retreat, not a spa day.
Getting Here
Miles from our door:
Tech campuses
SpaceX, Redmond 14 · UW Bothell 18 · Meta, Redmond 21 · Microsoft, Redmond 21.6 · Google, Kirkland 24 · Amazon, Bellevue 25.3 · Meta, Bellevue 25.3 · UW Seattle 32 · Google, Seattle 32 · Amazon, Seattle 32