Events at Iola Gardens
Gatherings that grow, Moments that linger.
Vashon Winter Wine and Makers Market
Vashon 2025 Winter Wine & Makers Market
Tickets Now Available!
Saturday, December 13th • 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, handcrafted goods, makers from on and off the island, and the cozy, creative chaos that only December can bring.
It’s a holiday tasting room meets discovery market. The kind of afternoon where you arrive for the wine, stay for the makers, and leave with something (or someone) new to love.
Sip, Shop, Stay
Make a weekend of it.
Our friends at Lodges on Vashon will be sharing a special Sip & Stay weekend link for anyone who wants to turn the market into a full island escape. (Link will be added here once live.)
Good Wine, Good Makers, Good Cause
A portion of event proceeds will be donated to a community organization! Announcement coming soon.
Why You’ll Love It
• Vashon + wider PNW makers and wineries
• Festive indoor–outdoor winter setup
• One-of-a-kind gifts + tasty discoveries
• The joy of wandering through a cozy garden and a warm barn with a cold glass
• A December afternoon that feels exactly right
Full vendor list arriving soon.
Your story, our setting - see you at the market.
Cookbook Club
January 2026 - Maven Meals Kitchen & Iola Gardens
Our first Cookbook Club invites 8–10 guests to cook from a selected book throughout the month, then gather for a shared dinner and live demo with Chef Heidi.
Optional overnight stays available at Lodges on Vashon for participants.
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.
Winter Dinner
Winter Dinner with Maven Meals
February 27 to March 1
Our next seasonal dinner with Maven Meals arrives at the end of February with a cozy winter menu and three evenings of intimate dining. This dinner will host up to thirty guests each night, creating a warm and relaxed setting inside the barn.
Guests can choose from three separate evenings. Thursday and Saturday follow our standard dinner seating. Sunday will offer an earlier seating time to create an easy, gentle close to the weekend.
A full menu, ticket details, and reservation link will be added soon.
Your story, our setting.
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.