Events Calendar

Laughing Goat Botanical Gardens hosts a farm to table dinner on Saturday, August 20, 2022 

About the event

Rain or shine, the farm to table dinner will take place in the gardens from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM. The multi-course meal will be prepared by Chef Wendy Deaton of Wendy Simply Cooks. The menu features all seasonal, local ingredients sustainably grown by Washington farmers. Seating at tables arranged in parties of 2, up to tables that will seat groups of 6-8, so guests may dine with a date, family, or close friends. Let the farmers know your preferences when you purchase tickets. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets are on sale now for the special event.

About the Menu

Hors d’oeuvre

• carta di musica, flowers, herbs & pecorino
• shaved squash, basil & pine nut
• fig, bacon & Chile crudité with green goddess

Salad

• stone fruit, tomato & burrata

Side

• beetroot risotto with goat cheese

Main

• bright ide acres chicken breast, roasted carrots & carrot hazelnut romesco (regular)
• cauliflower steak, shaved salad & purée (v)

Dessert

• olive oil cake with blackberries and orange

*menu items subject to change depending on availability

About the Venue

Laughing Goat Botanical Gardens is a labor of love from farmers working to transform a farm into an English-inspired Botanical Garden, in Washington State. Farmers here practice regenerative agriculture, soil system ecology, and support biodiversity.

Miscellaneous Info

• Tickets are $150 per person plus tax. Please note, the farmers and chef all invest resources into the preparation of this special event. No refunds issued for cancellations. 
• For additional information on farms in the Mount Rainier region to visit download our free agricultural tourism itinerary. 

See 5-acres of sunflowers, thousands of blooms in a variety of beautiful yellows to deep reds 

Admission to the 3rd Annual Sunflower Patch event includes one bloom from the sunflower field. Guests will be able to spend time in the field wandering a sunflower path finding many unique photo ops. Wagon rides for kids around the patch plus fun yard games and a “kids korral” with cattle roping, bubble table, chalkboard house, duck races, and slides. Picnic tables with umbrellas will be set up for guests to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Beverages and kettle-corn will be available for purchase at the farm’s snack shack. Stroll through beautiful blooms and make memories on the farm.

Farm Hours & Dates

• August 26th 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• August 27th 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• August 28th 10am-5pm
• September 2nd 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• September 3rd 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• September 4th 10am-5pm
• September 5th 10am-5pm

Sunflower Patch

Each ticket to the Sunflower Patch comes with one free bloom. Additional blooms are available to purchase for $3 a stem. While supplies last, in the farm store visitors can purchase buckets and Mason Jars to then cut and fill sunflowers to fit in the container they purchased.

Upgrades Available

Sunset Tickets have an add-on option of a Fire Pit for up to 8 people.

Firepits are a $60 add-on. This option is available Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. *General admission tickets are required to add on an additional purchase of a fire pit. S’more kits are available for purchase. Please note, the “Kids Korral” will be closed during the sunset times, however yard games in the sunflowers will still be open.

Pre-Order a Charcuterie Board

Guests can pre-order a delicious charcuterie board to enjoy while strolling through the sunflower fields. Make sure you place your charcuterie board order at the time of booking your event tickets. Cost of each board is $18 each, plus tax.

About the course

Before the Race

Nomad PNW has pre-race coffees and breakfast empanadas available for purchase. 

After the Race

Area Lodging

The Miner’s House is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental in Wilkeson. Additional lodging available at the Carbon Country’s Shady Rest Bed and Breakfast. The local B&B offers 3-bedrooms each with a private bathroom. To check availability and rates click here.

See 5-acres of sunflowers, thousands of blooms in a variety of beautiful yellows to deep reds 

Admission to the 3rd Annual Sunflower Patch event includes one bloom from the sunflower field. Guests will be able to spend time in the field wandering a sunflower path finding many unique photo ops. Wagon rides for kids around the patch plus fun yard games and a “kids korral” with cattle roping, bubble table, chalkboard house, duck races, and slides. Picnic tables with umbrellas will be set up for guests to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Beverages and kettle-corn will be available for purchase at the farm’s snack shack. Stroll through beautiful blooms and make memories on the farm.

Farm Hours & Dates

• August 26th 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• August 27th 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• August 28th 10am-5pm
• September 2nd 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• September 3rd 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• September 4th 10am-5pm
• September 5th 10am-5pm

Sunflower Patch

Each ticket to the Sunflower Patch comes with one free bloom. Additional blooms are available to purchase for $3 a stem. While supplies last, in the farm store visitors can purchase buckets and Mason Jars to then cut and fill sunflowers to fit in the container they purchased.

Upgrades Available

Sunset Tickets have an add-on option of a Fire Pit for up to 8 people.

Firepits are a $60 add-on. This option is available Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. *General admission tickets are required to add on an additional purchase of a fire pit. S’more kits are available for purchase. Please note, the “Kids Korral” will be closed during the sunset times, however yard games in the sunflowers will still be open.

Pre-Order a Charcuterie Board

Guests can pre-order a delicious charcuterie board to enjoy while strolling through the sunflower fields. Make sure you place your charcuterie board order at the time of booking your event tickets. Cost of each board is $18 each, plus tax.

The Mineral Lake Lions Den Campground hosts a summertime concert

Lifelong performer, Becky started singing in church in the small idyllic town of Elbe, WA. Born into a family of musicians, Becky’s talent for singing, songwriting and strumming seems as natural as her infectious laugh and buoyant personality. Influenced by artists such as Tom Petty, Jack Johnson and CC, Becky’s sound mixes elements of acoustic pop with the rhythm of old country.

 

See 5-acres of sunflowers, thousands of blooms in a variety of beautiful yellows to deep reds 

Admission to the 3rd Annual Sunflower Patch event includes one bloom from the sunflower field. Guests will be able to spend time in the field wandering a sunflower path finding many unique photo ops. Wagon rides for kids around the patch plus fun yard games and a “kids korral” with cattle roping, bubble table, chalkboard house, duck races, and slides. Picnic tables with umbrellas will be set up for guests to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy. Beverages and kettle-corn will be available for purchase at the farm’s snack shack. Stroll through beautiful blooms and make memories on the farm.

Farm Hours & Dates

• August 26th 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• August 27th 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• August 28th 10am-5pm
• September 2nd 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• September 3rd 10am-5pm & 6:30-8:30
• September 4th 10am-5pm
• September 5th 10am-5pm

Sunflower Patch

Each ticket to the Sunflower Patch comes with one free bloom. Additional blooms are available to purchase for $3 a stem. While supplies last, in the farm store visitors can purchase buckets and Mason Jars to then cut and fill sunflowers to fit in the container they purchased.

Upgrades Available

Sunset Tickets have an add-on option of a Fire Pit for up to 8 people.

Firepits are a $60 add-on. This option is available Fridays and Saturdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. *General admission tickets are required to add on an additional purchase of a fire pit. S’more kits are available for purchase. Please note, the “Kids Korral” will be closed during the sunset times, however yard games in the sunflowers will still be open.

Pre-Order a Charcuterie Board

Guests can pre-order a delicious charcuterie board to enjoy while strolling through the sunflower fields. Make sure you place your charcuterie board order at the time of booking your event tickets. Cost of each board is $18 each, plus tax.