W.P. Sawyer House & Garden at Elmwood Farm

01/14/2025

Calling all Brides (& Grooms) in search of the most beautiful wedding venue!
Pat Erickson
W.P. Sawyer House & Garden at Elmwood Farm
Country Garden Antiques in Wapato

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02/02/2024

Thank you Bob Kirkpatrick & YAKIMA VALLEY BUSINESS TIMES for the recent article featuring our beautiful property!
We are thrilled with the images and content, take a look at the most recent Jan 2024 issue, WEDDING FOCUS SECTION❣️

AN UNFORGETTABLE VENUE TO SHARE A SPECIAL PLACE IN TIME

BY BOB KIRKPATRICK
Managing Editor

If you're looking for that ideal wedding location that will provide everlasting memories of one of life's precious moments, consider W.P. Sawyer House and Garden at Elmwood Farm near Wapato.
Originally the winter campgrounds for the Tribes and Bands of the Yakamas, the home and property encircled with roses, lilies, perennial borders, Elm trees and full views of Mt.Adams and Mt. Rainer, was developed in 1910 and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977.
"For the last 55 years, it has been our delight to preserve, protect, enhance and share this historical treasure
of the Yakima Valley with our community," said Pat Erickson, who shares ownership with her husband, Fred. "Since we with live music from chamber musicians to full rock and roll bands. There is nothing better than dancing poolside with a live band in the bandstand!"
Overnight accommodations
are available.
"We have an Airbnb on our neighboring property have room to comfortably house 12 guests, each with full kitchens and bathrooms," Pat said. "Our event space and Airbnb are not particularly pet-friendly, but we are happy to book accommodations for pets in conjunction with the event space rental." Pat said
Weddings are most commonly booked from June through October and added their highest bookings occur in August and September.
Book your "fairytale" wedding at
W.P. Sawyer House and Garden, find them in Peerspace.com, listed under wedding venues in Wapato, Wa!

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12/24/2021

Wishing you and your family a blessed Christmas creating beautiful memories with your family and friends. Merry Christmas - Fred & Pat 🎄

11/25/2021

"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new." —Ralph Waldo Emerson.

We're thankful for our family and friends 🍁 Have a beautiful Thanksgiving -Pat & Fred

07/04/2021

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05/31/2021

We Owe Them a Debt of Gratitude. 🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day - Pat & Fred.

05/09/2021

Happy Mother's Day! -Pat & Fred

04/23/2021

A healthy Dogwood Tree can live up to 80 years if grown in ideal conditions. This Dogwood Tree here in our gardens is at least 115 years old! 😊 The gardens are 'springing' to life! Now accepting venue rentals for weddings and events at 50% capacity.

The W.P. Sawyer House & Garden at Elmwood Farm is a beautiful historic location, built c.1910, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977. You’ll find elegant English style gardens brimming with roses, lilies, trees nearly 100 years old and lovely landscaping at every turn. Exceptional garden views make excellent backdrops for photos, along with props like antique carriages from the carriage house provide unique and stately photography opportunities. The Simonds Guest House, c.1908, next door, can provide comfortable and charming lodging for 10 to 12 overnight guests, and is decked out in antiques to compliment the home’s style.

Email and request information at [email protected].

02/14/2021

Happy Valentine's Day! ❤ Our beautiful romantic venue is available for exclusive rental on a limited basis for weddings, garden parties, charity events & more. The historic W.P. Sawyer House & Garden.

12/24/2020

Merry Christmas! ☃️😊

11/17/2020

Did you know our venue is also available to rent for MOVIE SETS? That's right - in addition to limited wedding, gala and garden party bookings, we consider contracts for rental as a movie set on a very limited basis. Elegant. Sophisticated. Refined. Welcome to W.P. Sawyer House & Garden.

The W.P. Sawyer House & Garden at Elmwood Farm is a beautiful historic location, built c.1910, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977. You’ll find elegant English style gardens brimming with roses, lilies, trees nearly 100 years old and lovely landscaping at every turn. Exceptional garden views make excellent backdrops for photos, along with props like antique carriages from the carriage house provide unique and stately photography opportunities. The Simonds Guest House, c.1908, next door, can provide comfortable and charming lodging for 10 to 12 overnight guests, and is decked out in antiques to compliment the home’s style.

Email and request information at [email protected].

08/24/2020

Good afternoon, friends! It's been a difficult year, and our venue has remained empty of weddings and events because of the shut down, but we are still able to book FUTURE weddings & events, so start planning yours now! Call for details and to schedule a socially distanced tour! Here are a few details about our venue:

Host your Wedding, Garden Party, Gala, Reception and more at the historic W.P. Sawyer House & Garden at Elmwood Farm! Available on a very limited basis each summer, accommodating up to 400 guests, your event will be the exclusive celebration of the season! The sunshine in the Lower Yakima Valley is abundant and the venue is magnificent.

The W.P. Sawyer House & Garden at Elmwood Farm is a beautiful historic location, built c.1910, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977. You’ll find elegant English style gardens brimming with roses, lilies, trees nearly 100 years old and lovely landscaping at every turn. Exceptional garden views make excellent backdrops for photos, along with props like antique carriages from the carriage house provide unique and stately photography opportunities. The bride’s dressing room is just off the patio in the home, plus a bandstand with large patio for dancing, covered kitchen/serving area, indoor restrooms and large spaces to seat 350 to 400 guests plus ample parking are part of the venue.

The Simonds Guest House - Zillah, c.1908, next door, can provide comfortable and charming lodging for 10 to 12 overnight guests, and is decked out in antiques to compliment the home’s style. Email and request information at [email protected].