Events at Iola Gardens
· 2026 ·
Iola Gardens hosts a limited number of gatherings each season!
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April Eve | A Spring Awakening
We are writing our own story this spring. 🕊️
Forget the traditional…April Eve is a new holiday ritual at Iola Gardens. Join us for a fireside evening of atmosphere and craft, featuring the magical Liz Ophoven and a curated menu of spring-inspired tapas.
Loyalty Weekend & The May Sanctuary
A three-day sanctuary for the Vashon community. From twilight happy hours by the fire to morning sauna rituals and forest-infused teas, come reclaim your peace. Sign up for "Inside the Barn" updates to unlock the secret password for a special Loyalty Treat during your visit.
Spring Kick Off/Open Garden
Celebrating Spring + Lucky Penny Day
Join us for a bright, joyful welcome to spring as Iola Gardens opens its gates for a community day filled with garden tours, live music, seasonal tastings, and creative partners from across the island.
This year’s event carries a little magic… it falls on Lucky Penny Day! The first one since the penny was retired in 2025. We’re embracing the theme with subtle nods to good fortune, small treasures, and the beauty of noticing what we once overlooked.
What to Expect
Guided garden walks through our seasonal blooms
Local wine tastings and light bites
Live music on the lawn
Island artisans + community partners
“A Penny for Your Thoughts” wishing wall
Tiny treasure hunt for kids and the young-at-heart
Keepsake copper tokens in honor of the retired penny
Lodges on Vashon Guests
Guests staying at Lodges on Vashon enjoy:
Early access to the gardens
A welcome treat inspired by Lucky Penny Day
Priority reservation access for summer events
A perfect spring Saturday to welcome the season, make a wish, and gather together.
From Italy To Iola: A Five-Course Homecoming
The Taste of Tuscany Returns to Vashon.
Join Chef Dre Neeley for an intimate, five-course homecoming immersion at Iola Gardens. A culinary bridge between the Italian hills and our island soil.
Wine & Dine Series 1
February 2026
An intimate evening for 8–10 guests featuring a prix-fixe menu with curated wine pairings from Vashon Wine.
Perfect for couples or small groups — includes optional overnight packages through Lodges.
Vashon Winter Wine and Makers Market
Vashon 2025 Winter Wine & Makers Market
Saturday, December 13 • 1–6 pm
Iola Gardens’ Barn — Maury Island
Presented with Wine Shop Vashon + Lodges on Vashon
A Little Winter Magic Is Making Its Way to Maury…
Warm lights. Seasonal sips. Makers from on and off the island. Handcrafted goods, holiday treats, and the cozy, creative chaos that only December brings. It’s part holiday tasting room, part discovery market — the kind of afternoon where you come for the wine, stay for the makers, and leave with something new to love.
Sip. Shop. Stay.
Turn the market into a full island escape. Our partners at Lodges on Vashon will be sharing a Sip & Stay weekend link for anyone who wants to make it a winter getaway. Good Wine, Good Makers, Good Cause.
Why You’ll Love It
• Vashon + PNW wineries, cideries, and makers
• A festive indoor–outdoor winter layout
• One-of-a-kind gifts and seasonal treats
• Delicious food + warm pastries + surprise pop-ups
• A warm barn, a cozy garden, and a cold glass
• A December afternoon that feels exactly right
Featured Wineries & Cideries
Curated in partnership with Wine Shop Vashon
Palouse Winery – https://www.palousewinery.com/
Alli Lanphear Vineyard & Winery – https://vashonislandwine.com/
Maury Island Winery – https://www.mauryislandwinery.com/
Robin Pollard Wine / Pollard Per Se – https://www.pollardperse.com/
Shawnee Hill Farm Winery – https://www.shawneehillfarm.com/
Andrew Will Winery - https://www.andrewwill.com/
Dragon’s Head Cider – https://www.dragonsheadcider.com/
Nashi Orchards – https://www.nashiorchards.com/
Wine Shop Vashon (Curator & Bottle Sales Partner) – https://www.wineshopvashon.com/
Guests receive a wine-tasting flight ticket with admission.
Food & Seasonal Treats
El Paisano Tamales — Handmade tamales, quesabirria tacos, aguas frescas
Lanfare & Co. — Elegant pastries and Parisian-style baked goods
Gravy (Dre) — A special pop-up winter surprise
Flora Hill Farm — Toffee, granola bark, shrubs, and gift-card specials
Makers, Art & Handcrafted Goods
Julia Ann Studios (Portland) — Watercolors & felt
Instagram: @juliaannstudios9Bike Mom Crafts — https://bikemomcrafts.com/
Dola Skincare (Portland) — https://www.dolaskincare.com/
Iron Lilly Designs (Portland) — https://www.ironlillydesigns.com/
Little Bird Gardens — Seasonal botanicals & winter arrangements
Jonathan Deschamps / Deschampsia — Herbal goods & plant-based products https://deschampsia.com
Additional community table makers will offer small-batch goods, gifts, and one-of-a-kind finds.
Experiences
Tarot Readings with Mel (Benevolent Mischief) — https://www.benevolent-mischief.com/
Raffle for a Cause
Beautiful vendor-filled raffle baskets will be available throughout the event.
A portion of raffle proceeds will support the Pride Defense Alliance Fundraiser, uplifting LGBTQ+ community support on Vashon.
Your story, our setting - see you at the market.