5.0
Praised by couples for:
Amenities
Unique aesthetic style
Guests comfort
2026 Dates Still Available
Holds ceremonies and receptions
As a wedding planner/coordinator and MOB, I'm so happy that my daughter and SIL chose Nature's Connection as the place to begin their married life!
Our venue coordinator, Lynda, was responsive, clear in her communication, flexible, and constantly did everything she could to make things easy for us. She made excellent vendor recommendations based on who has worked well at the venue, made helpful suggestions regarding flow, and stepped in several times on the wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. Lynda is also a wedding planner/coordinator, which makes her very easy to work with. And I can confidently say she would be an amazing choice for any engaged couple!
As the MOB, I was blown away by the venue's beauty. My daughter was a biology/ecology major, and both of the kids love the outdoors. It was love at first sight when we toured the venue! Although they chose the forest backdrop for their ceremony, they used the pond ceremony site for pre-wedding photos, which turned out beautifully. There are so many built-in backdrops for photos. We brought vintage furniture to create a seating area/selfie station next to the heart-shaped pond & waterfall, and we saw many of our guests taking pictures there.
The venue's bartender, Knute, was friendly and fast, and kept the mood upbeat throughout our event. He gave helpful ordering advice and even helped us set up!
I would be remiss to leave out the getting ready spaces. The main house holds a very large getting-ready area, including a full bathroom, several seats and large mirrors, plenty of outlets, great lighting, comfortable seating for relaxation, and high wall hooks to hang the wedding gown and other long attire.
There is also a separate seating area with a mini-fridge, where we kept snacks and lunch for the wedding party and immediate family who were there throughout the day, plus another half bathroom. It was so helpful to have a space to take a moment when needed!
There's one more wedding party space, too - a cute cottage with a large TV and comfy seating. My SIL and his party had a great time gaming and getting ready in there!
I love this venue and hope I'm back soon!
Laura B.
5.0
This was everything we wanted in a venue, and Lynda was an incredible help in achieving our vision. Highly recommend!
Noah S.
5.0
Located in Arlington, WA, Nature's Connection is a picturesque outdoor wedding venue. With stunning gardens, waterfalls, and landscaped lawns, this setting offers an abundance of natural beauty to surround your special day. It sits amidst 15,000 acres of forest creating an air of exclusivity for your milestone festivities. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, this venue can also be used to host elopements and vow renewals.
Nature's Connection exudes romance from every bloom, creating an unforgettable setting for your occasion. Despite feeling like an escape from your everyday life, it is conveniently located just six minutes from I-5. The cities of Seattle, WA, and Bellingham, WA, are also close by and take less than an hour to reach. Arlington, meanwhile, has various hotels and Arlington Municipal Airport for out-of-town guests.
Nature's Connection offers 5 acres of land for you to explore, offering event spaces for gatherings of all sizes. It is open from the beginning of May through to mid-October, and welcomes events with up to 200 guests. There are several ceremony sites for you to choose from across the grounds, allowing you to take in the beautiful gardens. Indoor receptions can be held in the Carriage House, or under an elegant tent on the grounds. The wedding and reception package from the venue offers a number of features to enhance your day, including planning sessions. You can also gain access to the patio and outdoor bar for a sophisticated cocktail reception. Event rental items, including tents, heaters, banquet tables, and padded chairs, are also available. An attendant can stay on-site to coordinate deliveries and your vendors.
5+ years in business
Speaks English
2 team members
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Estate
Garden
Mountain
Park
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
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5.0
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Nature's Connection offers stunning natural grounds with abundant photo backdrops and several comfortable getting-ready spaces. The coordinator was responsive, organized, and flexible, keeping the day running smoothly and managing weather contingencies. Catering and bar service were praised, making it a highly recommended, stress-free choice for outdoor weddings.Laura B
5.0
As a wedding planner/coordinator and MOB, I'm so happy that my daughter and SIL chose Nature's Connection as the place to begin their married life!
Our venue coordinator, Lynda, ...
was responsive, clear in her communication, flexible, and constantly did everything she could to make things easy for us. She made excellent vendor recommendations based on who has worked well at the venue, made helpful suggestions regarding flow, and stepped in several times on the wedding day to ensure everything ran smoothly. Lynda is also a wedding planner/coordinator, which makes her very easy to work with. And I can confidently say she would be an amazing choice for any engaged couple!
As the MOB, I was blown away by the venue's beauty. My daughter was a biology/ecology major, and both of the kids love the outdoors. It was love at first sight when we toured the venue! Although they chose the forest backdrop for their ceremony, they used the pond ceremony site for pre-wedding photos, which turned out beautifully. There are so many built-in backdrops for photos. We brought vintage furniture to create a seating area/selfie station next to the heart-shaped pond & waterfall, and we saw many of our guests taking pictures there.
The venue's bartender, Knute, was friendly and fast, and kept the mood upbeat throughout our event. He gave helpful ordering advice and even helped us set up!
I would be remiss to leave out the getting ready spaces. The main house holds a very large getting-ready area, including a full bathroom, several seats and large mirrors, plenty of outlets, great lighting, comfortable seating for relaxation, and high wall hooks to hang the wedding gown and other long attire.
There is also a separate seating area with a mini-fridge, where we kept snacks and lunch for the wedding party and immediate family who were there throughout the day, plus another half bathroom. It was so helpful to have a space to take a moment when needed!
There's one more wedding party space, too - a cute cottage with a large TV and comfy seating. My SIL and his party had a great time gaming and getting ready in there!
I love this venue and hope I'm back soon!
Noah S
5.0
This was everything we wanted in a venue, and Lynda was an incredible help in achieving our vision. Highly recommend!
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Katie B
5.0
Lynda was absolutely amazing! She had everything flowing perfectly for our wedding and knows what she is doing 😊
Austin K
5.0
Nature’s Connection was the perfect venue for our wedding. The natural beauty of the grounds created such a magical backdrop that had all of our guests in awe from the moment they ...
arrived. Everywhere you looked, there was something stunning—towering trees, lush greenery, and peaceful surroundings that made the entire day feel special and intimate.
We also hired Lynda as our partial planner, and she absolutely nailed it. Her organization, calm presence, and attention to detail made the planning process and the wedding day itself feel effortless. Everything flowed seamlessly, and we were able to truly enjoy the day knowing that she had it all under control. The combination of the breathtaking venue and Lynda’s guidance made our wedding everything we had hoped for and more.
Response from Nature's Connection
Thank you Austin for the amazing review. Nature's Connection was so thrilled to have you a...
nd Josh celebrate your beautiful day with us.
Alexa W
5.0
Beautiful venue and amazing catering! Lynda, the day of coordinator, is awesome and was super helpful in making sure everything went as smooth as possible. The morning of our weddi...
ng we had rain but Lynda let us wait until the last second to make the call about an outdoor ceremony or not. Andrew with catering was also helpful and everyone agreed that the food was delicious! I highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a place!
Response from Nature's Connection
Alexa, thank you so much for the review. It was an absolutely beautiful wedding despite th...
e rain, we are so glad you had a wonderful day! Thank you again for choosing Nature's Connection & Concept Catering by Lombardi's.
Alison O
5.0
Nature's Connection was such a wonderful venue for my husband and I. Lynda was awesome: we booked her as day-of-coordinator and honestly, it was so nice to have her take care of al...
l the organizing and delegating without having to worry about it myself, so that I could relax and enjoy the day. It's a beautiful area and we had lots of compliments from the guests. It had started out raining and the grounds were wet, but Lynda and her team put up tents and everything turned out beautifully regardless. Can't recommend them enough. Thank you Nature's Connection!!!
Response from Nature's Connection
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We were so happy to be a part of your beautifu...
l day.
Bowen X
5.0
It is a perfect place for our outdoor wedding. Amazing view for pictures. The host, Lynda, is super nice and helpful during the whole process.
Response from Nature's Connection
Hi Bowen, Thank you for the great review. We enjoyed having you out for your wedding and y...
our beautiful flower display.
Anna P
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. The first time my husband and I walked through Nature's Connection, we knew this was where we wanted to get married. It was during...
their off season in March, but even in the light rain everything was so beautiful. Aside from how gorgeous the venue is, they are so easy to work with. Every person we talked to was so nice and wanted to make planning our wedding as easy and stress free as possible. Even the in-house catering had options that kept everything affordable and tasted absolutely amazing. They were very clear about each step along the way and would send reminder emails about each of the deadlines with enough time in advance to make sure everything got done. Day of they made sure we were given food and drinks and taken care of, as well as kept the event running smoothly. I would 100% recommend having your wedding here.
Candace H
5.0
When looking for a wedding venue, the first place we toured was Nature's Connection. We made our decision the moment we stepped onto their beautiful property--we didn't need to tou...
r any more venues. Andrew (the catering manager) and Lynda (the venue manager) were incredibly helpful and accommodating from the beginning. Their communication was prompt and their dedication towards our wedding did not go unnoticed. Thank you for advocating for us and helping us enjoy our special day, despite the craziness of it all.
Response from Nature's Connection
Hi Candace, Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We enjoyed helping you with your d...
ay.
Danielle M
5.0
Nature's Connection was the perfect venue for our wedding! It is absolutely stunning with so many places for photos. We knew the moment we stepped on the grounds, that this was whe...
re we wanted to be married. They even allowed us to have our dog be part of the wedding party.
We worked closely with Lynda throughout the entire process. She is absolutely phenomenal, and was knowledgable and timely with each of her responses. We hired her to be our day of coordinator, which was one of our best decisions! She made sure everything felt seamless (to us, I know there were hiccups throughout the day, but I had no idea until after the fact). In addition, they provided a recommended vendor list. Every vendor that we used from the list exceeded our expectations.
Megin S
4.0
The venue is absolutely beautiful, and that's why we fell in love with it right away! The only reason I did not give 5 stars was because of the blood suckers that come out in full ...
force at night. I had a feeling this would be a problem and was going to have a basket of mosquito spray for our guests, but Linda had said they sprayed twice recently prior to our 8/20/22 wedding. She said they weren't bad. I wish I had followed my instincts regardless because of the water on the property and heavy wooded area. We had a majority of guests leave because of the mosquito's unfortunately. That is the only thing I would have changed would be to have listened to myself and bought the darn bug spray!!
Tawnya M
5.0
Nature's Connection has my sincerest recommendation after having a wonderful experience hosting our wedding here in early June 2022. The fact that the property is now owned & manag...
ed by Lombardi's took a lot of the catering stress out of the equation. The management is very responsive, considerate, professional and warm. The venue itself is so beautiful and well-kept. They provided the tables, chairs, a large event tent, flatware, napkins, and more. The groom and bridal suites were simple and accommodating to our needs. I could go on and on about the fine details but if you are considering a venue in this area, you should reach out and schedule a tour to see it all for yourself!
Cyndi C
5.0
Beautiful venue. Prompt in response throughout the process. Had deer join the day. Absolutely beautiful.
Brittany J
5.0
Nature's Connection was amazing! I booked the venue in July of 2020. When the venue switched owners I was a little nervous. But it was absolutely seamless!
The grounds are absolu...
tely beautiful and everything was set up perfectly. It rained the ENTIRE day of the wedding but the crew set up for both under the tent and outdoor options. The moment the sun broke the staff went out and wiped down all the chairs so I got my beautiful outdoor ceremony.
Everything about this venue was perfect. The bridal suite was great, the reception area was spacious enough to dance under when it started raining, the bar was perfect. And the grounds were so beautiful that I cannot stop looking at my photos.
Bronte L
5.0
Nature's Connection Place is a beautiful venue with a lot to offer! My fiancé and I worked with Andrew who was a huge help in coordinating and answering all of our questions in a t...
imely manner and who gave us a great tour of the facilities. While we did not end up booking due to factors outside our control, I still highly recommend Nature's Connection to any couple looking for a magical wedding venue under fantastic management!
Christina D
5.0
"This place is so beautiful!" - our guests couldn't stop saying all day. Kathy is so easy to work with, very responsive, and answered all my questions. She's also generous with her...
time and her wealth of knowledge about how to make weddings run smoothly. The bridal house is great to get ready in: comfortable, with a full kitchen, and a great make-up/hair room. I just loved spending my wedding day in this jewel of a setting, and I felt like Kathy and her husband really took care of me and my guests.
Katie E
5.0
This was no doubt the best part of our wedding day ( besides marrying my bestfriend ). We booked our venue almost 2 years in advance and I’m so glad we did. We got so many complime...
nts on how gorgeous our venue was! It’s so perfect. It’s huge, it’s outside and it’s secluded so you don’t have to worry about city sounds or loud neighbors. It’s truly amazing and was awesome to work with Kathy! Highly recommend
Jaimie S
5.0
I love this place. I am just a little sad that the wedding day flew by because I wish I had more time to enjoy the grounds. Kathy was very responsive and was by my side through the...
whole process. She was amazing to work with and very flexible with all the obstacles we encountered. She was very helpful from day one through the wedding day. Beautiful venue and great lady!
Jessica T
5.0
I can’t say thank you enough to Natures Connection Place for helping make our special day incredible. The grounds are beautiful, Kathy and her husband are so easy to work with and ...
accommodating to our requests. I want to relive this day. I would hands down, highly recommend Nature’s Connection Place!
Tara A
5.0
This place is amazing! We got married here in May this year (2019). Kathy is the absolute best; she is so helpful and really just incredibly sweet. We met with her just a handful o...
f times over the 2 year planning process . Lol. The venue itself is stunning and offers a variety of backgrounds for pictures. They even have two different ceremony locations. It was super nice not to have to worry about table/chair and tent rentals - they have everything all set up when you arrive day of. The bridal suite was perfectly stocked with everything we needed while getting ready. The bar is really beautiful and functional. I really can't say enough great things about this venue; you can tell they take great care of the place. The day went off without a hitch and that was in huge part to Kathy, her husband, and their team (our bartender was awesome!). If you are looking for an outdoor venue look no further - this is it!
Heidi M
5.0
I can’t honestly say enough good things about this venue and the amazing couple that owns it. We fell in love the instant that we saw it and met with them, and I’m so glad that we ...
booked it right away. The upgrades and special touches they have added made our day beyond perfect. Kathy was basically a second coordinator for me too, as she helped with my table and chair set up, logistics, parking, and took a lot of stress off my plate. When we look back on our wedding day, the venue really made everything exactly what we wanted. Everyone who attended raved about it as well. You can’t go wrong with this venue!
Response from Nature's Connection
Thank you Heidi! You were a delight to work with and I'm so glad you had a great experien...
ce at our venue! Best wishes to you both!
Pam S
5.0
I couldn't have been happier with our choice to get married here. The venue is beautiful, well taken care of, and Kathy was a delight to work with. She was so easy to talk to, flex...
ible and accommodating, and extremely kind.
Brittani G
5.0
They were fabulous and extremely friendly! Kathy quickly responds to you and is extremely helpful!! I couldn't have asked for better!!!
Samantha G
5.0
This venue was absolutely amazing. The first time I saw it my breath was taken away. Our guests definitely felt the same way. Its so lush and green with gorgeous flowers and toweri...
ng trees. The water features add a nice touch as well. This venue also comes with so many things! The tent, chairs, and tables are all set up for you and the venue does most of the clean up. The bride and bridesmaids have a huge suite to get ready in with a full kitchen and bathroom. Kathy (the owner) was also wonderful to work with. She answered all our questions and made sure we had everything we needed day of. Such an amazing find!
Barbieto M
5.0
Most amazing venue you'll ever see! We received so many compliments on it during and after our wedding. Kathy was also extremely quick to respond and fantastic to work with! We ...
were so happy we chose this venue and I'm sure the photos will turn out amazing as well!
Amber C
5.0
They venue was beautiful, Kathy and Joe were amazing to work with and the day was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better venue.
Jackie T
5.0
The venue was gorgeous and Kathy was absolutely amazing. She was so helpful throughout every encounter we had. We even had a bit of a rain scare the day of the ceremony, but they...
took in in stride, and we ended up having the ceremony and reception of our dreams.
Kali M
5.0
Spectacular scenery with amazing owners, easy to work with. My wedding turned out better then I ever imagined and it was mostly because of how beautiful the venue was. Highly recom...
mend to any couple looking for a outdoor wedding. Worth every penny
Allie T
5.0
When I found this venue online I had no idea it was just a 10 minute drive away from me. When my mother and I drove out to the venue we were blown away by how beautiful the whole s...
etting was. The ponds and bridges and fountains, the great view of the surrounding mountains plus the big white tent for the reception. It was like I had walked into my dream venue. The owners were great to work with, allowing us to bring all our own venders, letting us set up yard games, and decorate how ever we wanted. They were there to help run our rehearsal dinner and checked in frequently through out the night of the wedding to throw trash out and make sure everything was going great. Such a great couple to work with. They have done wonders with this venue and I would reccomend any bride close to the area or even far away to go take a look. You will not be dissapointed.
Katie S
5.0
The venue is perfect! The owners were helpful in every way possible. It was also a great value. They provided chairs, a 40*60 tent, indoor space for food, heaters, tables, a sound ...
system, garbage cans, and they set everything up and tore it down. They made the day perfect!
Claire M
5.0
The venue was perfect, the owners were so nice and understanding and patient and helpful. We looked long and hard and felt so blessed to find this place. It is beautiful and afford...
able, and they included so much that other venues either don't offer at all or charge you an arm and a leg for. Seriously, if you want an outdoor wedding on this side of Washington, give them a call and set up an appointment. You won't regret it.
Jackie W
5.0
My husband and I did hours of research on wedding venues, and we were so lucky to get this venue! We visited with Kathy (who owns the place) and we just fell in love with the lands...
cape, it was so gorgeous! Everyone who came to our wedding kept complimenting on how lovely the venue was.
Nature's Connection Place is very unique because they give you a 12 hour time frame, plus rooms to get dressed, parking, and a tent is set up for the reception in the summer! They also take care of the cleaning if you throw away your garbage. I recommend booking very far in advance. When my husband and I had our first tour of the grounds in January, they were already booked for Fridays and Saturdays for the whole summer and even in to September! So we chose a Sunday wedding, which also was cheaper than Saturday which is always a plus.
Brandi S
5.0
I used Nature's Connection Place for my August 2011 wedding. We probably had around 100 guests, but we could have easily had a lot more, up to 250 I think. The venue is absolutely ...
beautiful! There is a lot of space, green grass, trees & flowers, a pond with a waterfall and bridge, and views of the mountains. They have all the chairs and an arch there as well as a nice covered cement area with tables for the reception. There is a nice carriage house where we had our food for the reception. The owner Kathy is awesome! She is so sweet and helpful and made sure that everything ran super smooth on the day of the wedding. I would definitely recommend this venue!
Heather S
5.0
We had a perfect outdoor wedding. Kathy, the owner was fabulous to work with. The owners take great care in their property. The carriage house worked perfect for gifts, cupcakes, a...
nd food. Then the tent they provide is perfect for the reception. The pergola and bridge by the waterfall made for a perfect ceremony.
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