Meeting & Event Venues

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1 Meeting & Event Venues Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism 904 Potter Street, Bellingham, WA Rates Code: A = $74 and under B = $ C = $135 and over * = National Reservations Hotel Meeting & Event Venues Four Points by Sheraton Chrysalis Inn & Spa Hampton Inn Bellingham Airport Home2Suites by Hilton Hotel Bellwether La Quinta Inn & Suites Marriott Springhill Suites TownePlace Suites Oxford Suites Quality Inn Grand Suites Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa Semiahmoo Resort Golf Spa * * * Ancillary Meeting & Event Venues Rates (See Code) # of Sleeping Rooms Meeting Room Capacity Restaurant Indoor Space Outdoor Space Wireless Internet Onsite Catering BC X X X X X 11,000 C X X X X X 1,922 BC X X X 4,672 BC X X X 348 C X X X X X 8,667 BC X X 650 BC X X X X X 3,500 BC X X X X 3,410 BC X X 1,200 Sq. Ft. BC X X X X 22,000 C X X X X X 35,000 Baker Creek Place N/A N/A 200 X X 3,000+ BelleWood Acres N/A N/A 200+ X X X X X 14,000 Bellingham Sportsplex N/A N/A 500+ X X 77,000 Bellingham Technical College N/A N/A 500+ X X X X X 30,000+ Charter College N/A N/A 75+ X 3,000+ Ferndale Events Center N/A N/A 600+ X X 12,000 Glen Echo Garden N/A N/A 200+ X 7 acres Guiseppe's Al Porto Ristorante N/A N/A 200 X X X X 4,000+

2 Jansen Art Center N/A N/A 300+ X X X X X 18,500+ Lairmont Manor N/A N/A 250 X X X 4,000+ Mount Baker Theatre N/A N/A 200+ X X 4,000+ Northwest Washington Fairgrounds N/A N/A 600+ X X X 25,000+ Pickford Film Center N/A N/A 205 X X X 4,000+ Port of Bellingham N/A N/A 250 X X X 4,000+ Spark Museum N/A N/A 120 X 1,200 The Tillicum House N/A N/A 100 X X 1,500 Western Washington University N/A X X X X X 172,315 Whatcom Community College N/A N/A 600+ X X X X X 14,171 Whatcom Museum/Lightcatcher N/A N/A 120 X 3,500+ Sports Facilities Bellingham Sportsplex N/A N/A 500+ X X 77,000 Northwest Soccer Park N/A N/A 500+ X 36 acres Northwest Washington Fairgrounds N/A N/A 600+ X X X 25,000+ Western Washington University N/A X X X X X 172,315 Whatcom Community College N/A N/A 600+ X X X X X 14,171

3 Event Space & Venues Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism 904 Potter Street Bellingham, WA bellingham.org

4 1 Summary Bellingham and surrounding Whatcom County is located in a spectacular natural environment, uniquely positioned in the Northwest corner of Washington State, a short drive from Seattle, WA (89 miles south) and Vancouver, B.C.(40 miles north). If you are looking for an exceptional Northwest experience, come and explore the wide array of venues, meeting spaces and sports facilities that Whatcom County has to offer. We boast creative indoor and outdoor spaces, scenic retreats, first class conference hotels and resorts, and event space at three college campuses. County wide there are more than 2,850 sleeping rooms, in facilities ranging from modest to luxury.

5 2 Contents Summary... 1 Contents... 2 Hotels Event/Meeting Space... 3,4 Ancillary Meeting/Event Space... 5,6,7,8

6 3 Hotels Meetings & Event Space Chrysalis Inn & Spa - Event Space or th Street, Bellingham Offering state of the art event space for up to 60 people. All of our meeting rooms come fully equipped with a built in projector, stereo system, whiteboards and roll paper-- our modern take on the flip chart! Both the Kulshan and Baker meeting rooms feature break away space for catering setup as well as private washrooms. The Living Room with Fireplace/Terrace is perfect for corporate dinners, private parties, and intimate weddings & receptions. info@thechrysalisinn.com (Total 1,922 Square feet of meeting & event space) Quality Inn Grand Suites or E Kellogg Road, Bellingham Experience our Hometown hospitality here in the Pacific-Northwest at our Quality Inn & Suites hotel. Conveniently located off I-5, we offer easy access to the Alaskan Ferry Terminal, WWU, BLI Airport and a variety of great recreational and retail locations. qualitychoicehotel@gmail.com (Total 1,200 square feet of meeting & event space) Semiahmoo Resort Golf Spa or Semiahmoo Pkwy, Blaine Located on the spit between Semiahmoo Bay and Drayton Harbor - two hours north of Seattle and 45 minutes south of Vancouver - Semiahmoo Resort is a distinctive, 212-room seaside retreat featuring comfortable accommodations, amazing recreational choices, unexpected amenities and superb service. info@semiahmoo.com (Total 35,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting & event space) Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa or Haxton Way, Ferndale Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa brings a high quality and exciting gaming experience to the Northwest. We offer more than 50,000 square feet of exhilarating gaming, exceptional dining and enjoyable entertainment all in a bright and spacious setting. sales@silverreefcasino.com (Total 19,100 square feet of meeting & event space) Hotel Bellwether or Bellwether Way, Bellingham With guestrooms overlooking Mt. Baker and the Bellingham Bay, Hotel Bellwether is an unforgettable luxury hotel experience. Cozy up by the fireplace or enjoy an event in the hotel's spectacular waterfront venues. Kim@hotelbellwether.com (Total 8,667+ square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting & event space)

7 4 Four Points by Sheraton or Lakeway Drive, Bellingham Bellingham's premier full-service hotel and convention center! Our AAA Three-Diamond property is located in the heart of Bellingham and is home to 132 rooms & suites, indoor heated pool & spa, two restaurants and flexible meeting facilities. (Total 11,000 square feet of meeting & event space) Hampton Inn Fox Hall Bennett Drive, Bellingham Fox Hall is a unique facility with over 3700 sq. ft. of meeting and event space. Fox Hall is located on the Hampton Inn property adjacent to the hotel. Fox Hall can accommodate any group from 2 to 250 people. Shari.Karber@Hilton.com (Total 4,672 square feet of indoor meeting & event space) La Quinta Inn & Suites Bellingham W Bakerview Road, Bellingham The La Quinta Inn & Suites Bellingham Washington is your place to stay when doing business or exploring the area's outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest. lq6510gm@laquinta.com (Total 650 square feet of indoor meeting & event space) Marriott SpringHill Suites Northwest Avenue, Bellingham Discover a New hotel infused with smart and stylish design, offering a seamless blend of comfort and functionality. Enjoy the convenient spaces to work, relax and connect and be completely in sync with the hotel experience you want! elisa.anglin@marriott.com (Total 3,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting & event space) Marriott TownPlace Suites Northwest Avenue, Bellingham Offering 83 guest rooms including studios, one and two bedroom apartment-style suites with functional space for life and work. We specialize in helping guests keep their routine and settle into the neighborhood. elisa.anglin@marriott.com (Total 3,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting & event space) Home2 Suites by Hilton, Bellingham Home Lane, Bellingham Enjoy a warm welcome and a fantastic location just two miles from Bellingham Airport when you stay at Home2 Suites by Hilton Bellingham Airport. Just minutes from downtown Bellingham, Bellingham Bay and the Canadian border, this extended-stay hotel is an ideal base for business and leisure travelers. We are moments from the Fairhaven historic district and Western Washington University, and close to the Mount Baker Ski area, with hiking, skiing, and numerous wineries. Our all-suite Bellingham hotel is also conveniently located next to Bellis Fair Mall and several popular restaurants. craig.schultz@hilton.com (Total 348 square feet of indoor meeting & event space) Oxford Suites Bellingham Meridian St. Bellingham The Oxford Suites Bellingham offers unique value with genuine, friendly, personal service by our greatest asset - our team of carefully selected, well-trained staff. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our tastefully appointed guestrooms are designed to provide comfort and convenience away from home. The Oxford Suites Bellingham was designed with a long term stay in mind and features many extended stay options. austing@oxfordsuites.com (Total 3,410 square feet of indoor meeting & event space)

8 5 Ancillary Meetings/Event Space Bellewood Acres Guide Meridian, Lynden One of Northwest Washington's largest apple orchards. U-Pick apples and pumpkins. Farm market features fresh, locally grown produce. All-new 14,000 square-foot building offers an expanded farm market, distillery, gift shop plus a bistro and bakery. Available for Private Events. dorie@bellewoodfarms.com (Total 14,000 square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space) Bellingham Sportsplex Civic Field Way, Bellingham The coolest place in town! Offering opportunities to learn soccer, skating and/or hockey. Have a birthday party or join one of our camps. Watch a game with the Rapids and the Blazers. We have tons of fun and active possibilities. Lance Calloway, Executive Director lance@whatcomsoccer.com (Total 77,000 square feet of indoor space, inclusive of 2 soccer fields, 1 skating rink) Charter College W. Bakerview Road, Bellingham Charter College offers a Certificate program in Hospitality. This program covers all aspects of accommodation management including event planning, front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage service, and more. tina.ruff@chartercollege.edu (Multiple onsite classrooms and public areas for meeting & event space) Lairmont Manor Fieldston Road, Bellingham On the National Registry of Historic Sites, The Lairmont has gardens, rooms, and amenities to suit events of all sizes. We have provided an elegant and charming setting for over 3,000 weddings, corporate events and celebrations. info@lairmontmanor.com (Renaissance-style mansion and award-winning Gardens) Mount Baker Theatre N Commercial Street, Bellingham Nestled in the heart of Downtown Bellingham the Mount Baker Theatre is a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing some of the best local and national performing artists in the North Puget Sound region. Visit for tickets and rental information. tickets@mountbakertheatre.com (Total 4,000+ square feet of indoor meeting & event space) Pickford Film Center Bay St., Bellingham The ideal location for your next screening, presentation, or meeting could be Pickford Film Center or PFC s Limelight Cinema. Perfect for a private event, these locations are currently available and are the perfect solution for when you need a big screen and comfortable seating. info@pickfordfilmcenter.org (Total 4,000+ square feet of indoor meeting & event space)

9 6 Port of Bellingham Roeder Avenue, Bellingham The traditional gateway to the San Juan Islands and Alaska, Bellingham offers outstanding transportation connections. A new multimodal facility in Fairhaven is home to Amtrak and the Alaska Marine Highway System. info@portofbellingham.com (Total 14,171 square feet of indoor meeting & event space) Whatcom Community College W Kellogg Street, Bellingham Rated among the nation s top community colleges, Whatcom Community College serves 11,000 students annually with transfer degree and professional-technical training programs (including hospitality and tourism), as well as basic education, job skills, and community & continuing education classes. fabitia@whatcom.cte.edu (Total 172,315+ square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space) WWU Conference Services College Hall, MS High Street, Bellingham, WA For 13 years in a row, U.S. News and World Report has ranked Western Washington University as the best regional public university in the Pacific Northwest, and #2 in the western United States.Cory Bartel, Program Specialist Cory.Bartel@wwu.edu (Total 25,000+ square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space) Bellingham Technical College Lindberg Avenue, Bellingham Bellingham Technical College is a leading educational institution, and the only technical college, in northwest Washington State. BTC offers high-quality education in a supportive, student-first environment and has been providing skills-focused education to thousands of local and regional students since At our vibrant campus, conveniently located in the heart of Bellingham about 90 miles north of Seattle, and 60 miles south of Vancouver, BC we educate a diverse population of over 8,000 students in more than thirty associate degree and fifty certificate programs Jake Fowler, Director of Enterprise Services jfowler@btc.ctc.edu (Total 8,920+ square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space) Spark Museum of Electrical Invention Bay Street, Bellingham The Spark Museum of Electrical Invention offers an exciting and educational experience for audiences of all ages. Compelling, interactive exhibits spanning four centuries of scientific achievement and cultural heritage are featured in a world-class collection of unique objects. The Spark Museum displays the inventions and innovations that changed the course of human history. tana@sparkmuseum.org (Spark Museum offers the Performance Center to the community for special celebrations, meetings and activities. Total 1200 square feet of indoor space.) Whatcom Museum Prospect Street, Bellingham The Whatcom Museum, located in the heart of downtown Bellingham's cultural district, offers a rich variety of programs and exhibitions about art, nature and Northwest history. The campus features two buildings with public hours; Old City Hall and the Lightcatcher. (Total 2,475 square feet of meeting & event space) museuminfo@cob.org Lightcatcher Museum Flora Street, Bellingham THE LIGHTCATCHER is designed by Olson Kundig Architects founding partner, Jim Olson. The building is named for its focal point and most innovative feature a spectacular, translucent wall 37 feet high and 180 feet long, that captures the Northwest s most precious natural resource: sunlight. The 42,000-square-foot-building integrates natural materials native to the region and is the first museum in Washington designed and registered to LEED Silver-Level specifications. museuminfo@cob.org (Total 3,500+ square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space)

10 7 Glen Echo Gardens Y Road, Bellingham A beautiful 7-acre, multi-themed botanical garden in a natural, wooded setting. Experience the peaceful atmosphere as you meander through gardens bursting with color! Great for weddings, picnics, or other social events. Located 6 miles east of Bellingham. glenechogarden@yahoo.com (Total 7 acres of outdoor event space) Giuseppe's Al Porto Ristorante Italiano Bellwether Way, Bellingham Waterfront dining, open, fresh atmosphere with two large outside patio's. Truly authentic regional Italian cuisine prepared in an active open kitchen. A West coast destination restaurant! info@giuseppesitalian.com (Total 4,000 square feet of meeting & event space) The Woods Coffee Boulevard Park Bender Road, Lynden Great coffee, great local company with many locations in Whatcom County to serve you. Fresh pastries, salads and sandwiches from the bakery. All natural and fresh daily. info@thewoodscoffee.com (The Kiln Rooms is comfortable conference style space for up to 12 people) San Juan Cruises or Harris Avenue, Bellingham San Juan Cruises offers a scenic whale watch cruise which includes lunch and a stop in Friday Harbor, sunset crab dinner cruises on the bay with spectacular views of the Chuckanut coastline, wine and beer tasting cruises, and customized adventures. tours@whales.com (Total of 3 boats for private of special events, Victoria Star, Viking Star & Salish Sea) Northwest Washington Fairgrounds Ext Front Street, Lynden Our five core values are Youth, Community, Agriculture, Education, and Entertainment The Northwest Washington Fair Association will organize an annual Fair that will promote an appreciation for our agricultural heritage, provide education about the role agriculture plays in life today while providing youth with a hands on experience. The annual fair will be a social gathering place where family values will be honored and individuals of all ages will be entertained. The mission of the association will further be accomplished by generating revenue via rental of the facilities during the off-season, developing promotional activities to encourage off-season usage, and promoting agriculture as a way of life. karen@nwwafair.com (Total 25,200+ square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space) Jansen Art Center Front Street, Lynden The Jansen Art Center is a unique, historic gem located in the heart of downtown Lynden. Uniting the arts community and the natural beauty of our surroundings, we provide the perfect backdrop for weddings, parties, meetings, team building retreats, and events. info@jansenartcenter.org (Total 18,500 square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting & event space) Ferndale Events Center Barrett Road, Ferndale As one of the largest facilities in Whatcom County, the Ferndale Event Center has elegant furnishings, centrally located and has easy freeway access which makes it an ideal location for your next event. info@ferndaleeventscenter.com (Total 12,000 square feet of meeting & event space)

11 8 Northwest Soccer Park Northwest Dr., Bellingham Northwest Soccer Park (NWSP), is one of the finest soccer facilities in the state of Washington. NWSP is able to lay out twelve full size high-quality grass soccer fields for the youth and adult soccer programs of Whatcom County. The Whatcom Sports Commission (WSC) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit corporation that operates and maintains the facilities for the benefit of Whatcom County citizens without any tax payer funding.lance@whatcomsoccer.com (36 acre soccer facility with the ability to lay out 12 full size soccer fields) Baker Creek Place Baker Creek Place, Bellingham We are centrally located and our new 3000 square foot banquet hall and well-designed meeting rooms flooded with natural light overlook wooded surroundings. Offering seating for 15 to 200, our event space boasts an outdoor patio and a catering kitchen. angieg@biawc.com (3,000+ square feet of indoor & outdoor meeting and event space) The Tillicum House Cherry St., Ferndale The Tillicum House is located in Pioneer Park and is available to the public through reasonable rental fees for private events and functions. If you are looking for a location to have a meeting, family reunion, or memorial reception, the Tillicum House can accommodate you with a full size kitchen, tables and chairs. park@ferndaleheritagesociety.com (Total 1,500 square feet of indoor meeting & event space)