Woodstock Farm — Attraction in Bellingham

I had the pleasure to photograph a wedding at Woodstock Farm recently and boy, is this one beautiful spot. Just south of Bellingham proper, the 'farm' is situated right above Bellingham Bay and has breathtaking views for a ceremony, first look, or portraits. The event space isn't overly large, but it's well-maintained and stylishly rustic. For very large weddings, parking might be a challenge, but the location probably makes it worthwhile. Not to mention the proximity of downtown Bellingham, literally minutes away, where dozens more locations and venues await and it's...

Woodstock Farm is a hidden gem in Bellingham's Park system. Tucked off the side of Chuckanut Drive, this former "Gentleman's Farm" of Cyrus Gates is open to the public for outside enjoyment. The site sits perched on a bluff peninsula overlooking Mud & Chuckanut Bays with a view of the Olympic Mountains on a clear day. Trails wind through the property as you walk through history. Look to Recreation Northwest for a shuttle, clinics and hikes & bike rides...

So I'll start by saying there is VERY limited parking and you do have to make a bit of a walk down to the grassy yard space. That's the only downside though. The grass is green, the views are beautiful and the upside to the limited parking is that you don't have to share the space with many people. It is the perfect picnic spot but I also think it would a truly lovely venue for a wedding, family reunion, backyard...