If you are hauling in for a show, two questions come before anything else: where does the rig go, and will I get fed before the first class? At The Grayson, the truck and trailer pull onto our circular drive, and the Early Riser breakfast starts at 5 AM. Evergreen Equestrian Park, at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds, is 3.6 miles from our door, so you are at the rail early and back in a quiet suite by evening.
We are a family-owned bed and breakfast in the Cascade foothills on Highway 2, in an equestrian neighborhood up the hill and off the highway. This page is written for the people who make the booking: riders and their families, trainers bringing a barn, grooms, horse buyers, and the show and camp organizers who recommend lodging to their exhibitors.
Lodging for people. Your horse stays at the show grounds.
The Grayson is lodging for riders, trainers, grooms, families and buyers. We do not board, stable or turn out horses. Your horse stays in its stall at the show grounds, and you sleep here, 3.6 miles from the barn. Please book your stabling with the show as usual.
3.6 miles to the Evergreen grounds
Evergreen Equestrian Park, the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and Evergreen Speedway all sit 3.6 driving miles from The Grayson. Evergreen Equestrian Park is one of the venues that refers its guests to us.
- Evergreen Equestrian Park hosts Quarter Horse, hunter/jumper, dressage, open and breed shows, with multi-day shows through the warm months.
- The Evergreen State Fair runs late August into early September, about two weeks, with headline outdoor concerts, monster trucks and the demolition derby.
- AKC all-breed dog shows run at the fairgrounds, hosted by the Sammamish and Whidbey Island kennel clubs.
Horse shows on the Evergreen calendar
- Western Games Horse Show, Evergreen Equestrian Park: Sunday, November 8, and Sunday, December 6, 2026.
- Key Classic Morgan Horse Show: usually held in May, over Mother's Day weekend. The 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Regional Sport Horse Show: has run at Evergreen Equestrian Park in June. The 2027 dates are not posted yet.
Planning a multi-day show? Send us your dates as soon as the prize list is out, and we will hold the suites for your barn.
Paine Field in Everett is the closest airport, and Sea-Tac also serves the area.
Local barns riders come to
Riders stay with us for shows, camps, clinics, training and horse sales.
Our trusted partners
- Evergreen Equestrian Park, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe: 3.6 miles. The show grounds, where the park team passes our lodging on to show promoters. Official page.
- Triple Moon Equestrian, Monroe: camps and riding lessons for kids and teens. Proud supporter of Triple Moon Equestrian's youth programs. triplemoonequestrian.org.
Trusted across the Sky Valley
- Proud member of the Duvall Chamber of Commerce, the Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Monroe Chamber of Commerce.
- As featured in The Everett Herald.
Own a barn and want to partner with us? Contact us, and we will list your barn here as a trusted partner, with a link to you.
Room for the truck and trailer
- Truck and trailer parking on the circular drive, plus ADA parking beside the wheelchair ramp.
- Ten dedicated off-street parking spots plus two sized for larger vehicles.
- Unload at the front porch, then park in the lot to the east by the flagpole.
Vehicle parking is at the owner's risk, so lock doors and keep valuables out of sight.
Fed before the first class
Show mornings start with fresh-brewed coffee already waiting and the warmth of the kitchen before the sun is up. Later, breakfast at The Grayson is our Harvest Hearth table: made to order, from the garden when the season allows.
- The Early Riser breakfast is ready from 5 AM on show days, for $15*.
- Breakfast is always included with a B&B stay, made to order and served 9 to 11 AM. The menu is curated with care: locally grown, organic, nutrient-dense ingredients.
- The Athletic To-Go Performance Box, $20*, is built for long days at the arena.
- A 24-hour coffee and tea bar, for the 4 AM braiding shift and the late night after the last class.
*Prices subject to change.
After the arena
After a long day in the saddle, come home to a hot shower, the outdoor sauna to loosen tired muscles, a jetted tub with bath salts, and a very comfortable bed with soft, medium and firm pillows to choose from. You sleep deeply, and wake up well rested and ready to go.
- On-site laundry with detergent for barn clothes, so the show shirt and breeches are clean for tomorrow.
- A clothes steamer, an iron and an ironing board at the Prep Station, plus lint rollers and a sewing kit for a loose button.
- A quiet sleep wing. The suites sit in the West Side Quiet Zone, away from the kitchen and laundry, so you get a quiet night before the next ride.
- The fire pit in the evening, in the gardens, for the retelling of every round.
Rest well. Ride well.
The dog comes to the show too
- Pets welcome. A $75* pet fee per suite applies to any stay under 30 nights; on stays of 30 nights or more the Pet Fee is $150* a month per suite.
- Pet Concierge while you are at the barn, $21* a day, optional and billed separately.
- A fully fenced, off-leash area, with bowls and a dog bed to borrow if you forgot them. The Olympic suite opens straight onto it.
- Dog show exhibitors: show dogs stay in the room, with space for a crate and grooming table.
*Prices subject to change.
Keep the barn together
Riders, trainers, grooms and families stay with us for camp weeks, training days, show days and horse-buying trips. Barn friends stay side by side in a block of suites, instead of scattering across highway motels.
- Blocks start at three days and two nights and scale up to every available room. One-night group stays are welcome, without block perks.
- Midweek saves more. Monday through Thursday saves more than 10% off weekend rates, which suits camp weeks and training days.
- Room for families. Every suite has a queen. The Cedar adds two twins and the Baker a futon. Mini cribs and pack-n-plays are free.
- ADA suites. The Olympic, Cascade and Pike are on the zero-stairs ground floor, with ADA restrooms and a ramp to the entrance.
- Simple payments. Pay in full at booking, or split it in two, with the balance due 90 days before arrival and a one-time convenience fee for splitting.
Perks grow with the block
- Reserve 3 suites: a welcome Orchard Charcuterie board and Estate-Infused Botanical Water on arrival.
- Reserve 4 suites: all of that, plus brunch is on us: the Hearth & Honey Long Table Brunch.
- Reserve 5 suites: all of that, plus a 1:00 PM late check-out and The Oasis Fireside Experience.
- Private buyout: every available room, hosted, with access to the Chef's Kitchen and a hosted Last Together Supper or an alfresco BBQ.
The full kitchen is for Extended Stays guests and buyouts. Every guest has the 24-hour coffee and tea bar, and food delivery is welcome.
If the online calendar shows nothing open for your show dates, please don't read that as a no. Our booking system can only offer a stay it can hold in one room for every night, and we aren't limited that way. Send us your dates.
*Prices subject to change.
For trainers, camps and show organizers
Equestrian camps, trainers and show organizers can send their riders our way with nothing to sign. Soft blocks are available on request, with no deposit taken, ever, and no fee, no contract and no exclusivity. Trainers are never charged: we quote your riders directly, the same day, and it never becomes a line on your invoice. If you list us for your riders and exhibitors, we will send you the wording and a photo.
Check-in is 4 to 9 PM and check-out is 11 AM. Early check-in from 2 PM is $75*, and earlier or later arrivals can be arranged for a fee.
*Prices subject to change.
Questions, answered
Where can I stay for a horse show at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds?
Stay at The Grayson Bed and Breakfast, 3.6 miles from the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and Evergreen Equestrian Park. Great for solo travelers, with group blocks and buyouts so the whole barn can stay together. Truck and trailer parking on the circular drive, an Early Riser breakfast from 5 AM, and breakfast always included.
Can my horse stay at The Grayson?
No. The Grayson is lodging for people: riders, trainers, grooms, families and buyers. Horses are not boarded here; they stay at the show grounds.
How many miles is The Grayson from Evergreen Equestrian Park?
3.6 driving miles. The Evergreen State Fairgrounds and Evergreen Speedway are the same 3.6 miles.
Is there parking for a truck and horse trailer?
Yes. Truck and trailer parking is on the circular drive, plus ADA parking. Vehicle parking is at the owner's risk.
Can I get breakfast before the first class?
Yes. The Early Riser breakfast is ready from 5 AM on show days, for $15*. Regular breakfast is served 9 to 11 AM, and coffee and tea are out 24 hours.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome, with a fully fenced, off-leash area. A $75* pet fee per suite applies to any stay under 30 nights ($150* a month per suite on stays of 30 nights or more), and the optional Pet Concierge, $21* a day, looks after your dog while you are at the barn.
Can our barn stay together?
Yes. Barn friends stay side by side in a block of suites. Our trusted partners include Evergreen Equestrian Park (3.6 miles) and Triple Moon Equestrian (Monroe). Blocks start at three days and two nights, and midweek, Monday through Thursday, saves more than 10% off weekend rates.
Do you work with trainers and show organizers?
Yes. Soft blocks on request, with no deposit, no fee, no contract and no exclusivity. Trainers are never charged; we quote your riders directly, the same day, and it never goes on your invoice.
*Prices subject to change.
Request a show-week quote
Send us your show dates and headcount, and we will come back the same day with a quote: the barn together, the rig on the drive, and breakfast before the first class. Rest well. Ride well.
Coming on your own? Book a solo B&B stay.
The Grayson, 20302 N High Rock Rd, Monroe, WA 98272. Serving Greater Seattle & the Eastside.
— Mariam Zinn, Owner/Operator, The Grayson
