Flowing Lake - Snohomish, Washington
Five acres on Flowing Lake where every structure was saved from somewhere else - logs, slate, stained glass and beams, given a second life beneath the Cascades.
Salvaged and re-purposed style runs through every structure on the property - our little slice of Heaven on Flowing Lake.
Debbie & Kerry, owners
Seven settings on five acres
Seven settings across five acres, from an open lawn above the water to a ballroom that was once a riding arena. Each was built or transformed from genuinely salvaged materials, not faux-rustic decor.
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An outdoor ceremony space with breathtaking views of the sparkling tree-lined lake and the Cascade Mountain range, framed by a wrought iron arch you are free to decorate to your taste.
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A 3,000-square-foot rustic-elegant ballroom, once an equestrian riding arena, with semi-translucent wall panels that let the daylight in and dimming chandeliers for the evening.
Former covered riding arena - the equestrian estate
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A log cabin meticulously reconstructed using materials salvaged from vintage European and American farm houses - the clearest expression of how the whole property was built.
Douglas fir - 1909 Fobes Hill dairy barn
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A Victorian-inspired preparation suite converted from the original three-stall horse barn, with many large mirrors, great light, and views of the lake and wedding lawn.
Converted from the original three-stall horse barn
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An ornate iron gazebo surrounded by fragrant antique climbing roses - a favourite First Look spot and, with a glass of wine in hand, a gathering place for guests.
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The newest addition to Green Gates - a welcoming lounge with big windows onto the lake and Cascades, comfortable chairs and couches, and a complimentary coffee closet.
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A salvaged-lumber bar with an Old West storefront vibe, built from reclaimed materials gathered across Washington - every board has a prior life.
Workshop bar top - 1940 on-site workshop
A ledger of rescued materials
Flowing Lake has a history going back to the early logging days, when logs were floated across the lake to the mill on Panther Lake. Much of that history has been rescued and rebuilt into the property itself.
1909 Fobes Hill dairy barn
One hundred years old and hand-sawn, now the walls of the Groom's Cabin.
1888 Kinnear mansion, Seattle
A 130-year-old Pennsylvania slate roof, lifted from a vanished Seattle mansion.
100-year-old English farm house
Windows that crossed an ocean before finding their way to the lake.
1940 Wonderland Park boathouse
From the lake itself - the boathouse that once rented rowboats for two dollars a day.
Wonderland Park Resort
Several of the original wooden Wonderland Park rowboats, restored and on display.
Snohomish Valley & 1926 West Seattle
White-washed chipped siding and interior lath, rebuilt into the bar.
How it began
The property that would become Green Gates was once a modest equestrian estate on Flowing Lake, near the historic town of Snohomish. The owners bought it after falling in love with the old barns and the lake, with no real aspirations of becoming a wedding venue.
When their daughter's best friend asked them to host her wedding, they gladly agreed - and the rest, as they say, is history. The original three-stall barn became the Bridal Cottage; the covered riding arena became the ballroom.
Flowing Lake carries its own history too. In the early logging days, logs were floated across the water to the mill on nearby Panther Lake, and wooden row boats could be rented at the Wonderland Park Resort for two dollars a day. Several of those original rowboats have been salvaged and are now on display at Green Gates.
Debbie & Kerry, owners
What couples tell us
Stop looking and BOOK NOW! The owners are incredible to work with.
We had the most magical day at Green Gates!
The grounds were STUNNING this time of year with all gardens in full bloom.
The outdoor space is lovingly landscaped and every aspect is well thought out.
We got so many compliments on it from all of our guests.
The owners were very accommodating and supportive.
The practical page
Green Gates can accommodate up to 175 guests, mid-May through September only.
The venue rental time is 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday, encompassing all setup and teardown. No advance setup is permitted.
Beer, wine, and champagne only. No hard alcohol is allowed anywhere on the property, with a maximum five-hour service window. Professional bartenders from the approved list are required.
Thursday rehearsal slots of one hour each are available. No alcohol is allowed at the rehearsal, and rehearsal dinners must be arranged elsewhere.
Glow sticks, ribbons, and bubbles are permitted. Rice, birdseed, confetti, streamers, and fire-based items are prohibited.
Event rental windows, seasonal mid-May through September. Weekday tours by arrangement.
Tell us a little about your day and the season you have in mind, and we will be in touch about availability and a tour.
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