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GROUND TO FLOURISH.

Inspired by your love story.

For over a decade, this place many call “magical” has hosted lifes most cherished events. It’s a privilege to be a special place for so many.

“We are overcome with gratitude for your incredible hospitality.”

Niko + Drew P.

Lavender Farm

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Bird’s-eye view

An immersive experience, not just an “event”.

Instead of being rushed through a few rooms in a few hours, Anker weddings take place over days and across 27 acres, providing you and your loved ones ample time and space to celebrate.

Softening our footprint:
let's make weddings more sustainable.

The wedding status-quo is incredibly wasteful. Anker is a co-founder of Emerald Hour, North America’s largest sustainable weddings initiative. We are committed to reducing each event’s carbon footprint.

 

In addition to environmentally-sound landscaping practices, we host events that conserve energy and minimize waste. You can learn more about our sustainability practices in Gazette.

What we offer

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Multiple Locations

Indoor Event Hall w/ Central Courtyard

Sward Garden w/ Gazebo

 

Lavender Farm w/ Gazebo

 

Pondside Frame

 

Maple Grove

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Event Facilities

Indoor Event Hall w/ 2 guest restrooms

 

Caterer Prep Kitchen

20 x 45 Clear-top Tent in Central Courtyard

24 x 36 Tent in the Sward + Gazebo

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Mid-century Lodging

2-night stay in a

4,000-sf mid-century house designed by Anker I. Molver

 

Sleeps 14

4 bedrooms + loft

6 beds + 2 fold-down sofas

4 bathrooms

Outdoor cedar hot tub
House Gallery

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Extensive Amenities

<16 banquet tables + <200 chairs with setup + takedown

Option to rent vintage Snyder wood chairs + reclaimed wood tables

Option to rent golf cart w/ driver

Option to rent lounge furniture, heaters, tableware, décor, lawn games + more

Dog-friendly

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Support Personnel

Venue Coordinator w/ event day staff

On-site parking w/ attendant

Extensive vendor referrals + cloud customizable layout templates

Site visits

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Environmental
Sustainability

Founding member of the Emerald Hour sustainable weddings initiative

On-site sorting of recycling + compostables

Single-use plastics, sparklers not allowed

Powered by renewable solar energy

Inexpensive rentals for table décor + signage

Note: Many offerings apply only to weddings with 30+ guests.

An incredible time-saver: Transparency.

As you consider multiple venues, I don’t envy you poring through scores of unhelpful websites, trying to compare apples to oranges and pomelos.

Your time is valuable (so is ours). With this in mind, we try to be transparent about our facilities, amenities, pricing, policies and availability.

Rates

Option
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Weekend wedding for up to 100 guests

May-September only

Friday, Saturday or Sunday wedding:

$9,500.*

2-nights lodging for up to 14 guests:

$2,500.**

Total:

$12,000.

*10% event discount for Kitsap + Olympic peninsula residents.

**Additional nights may be reserved.

Next Steps

Respecting your time (and mine), I’ve tried to create a comprehensive + transparent website.

 

Copy + paste requests for “more information” or easily-found answers won’t receive responses, but I’m happy to respond to sincere inquiries. 

If you would like to request space on an upcoming group tour, please RSVP below.

 

Thank you for considering Anker for your wedding celebration. I look forward to the opportunity to work together. 

 

Matt Kelley

Owner/Caretaker

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Upcoming Tours

  • Guided Group Tour
    Guided Group Tour
    9 days to the event
    Sun, May 18
    May 18, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
    Anker, 25300 Miller Bay Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346, USA
    A guided group tour of the House and Park w/ Owner/Caretaker Matt Kelley
  • Guided Group Tour
    Guided Group Tour
    30 days to the event
    Sun, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
    Anker, 25300 Miller Bay Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346, USA
    A guided group tour of the House and Park w/ Owner/Caretaker Matt Kelley
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