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Event Planning

Planning a meeting, retreat, sporting event, wedding or family reunion?

Bellingham Whatcom County offers exceptional meeting venues. How about a rustic cabin in the mountains? Or a deluxe, four-star resort on the bay? If you want a unique Northwest experience, come here.

Among the facilities available in Bellingham are campus meeting rooms at Western Washington University and a newly refurbished 132 room convention hotel with more than 12,000 square feet of meeting space. And many more hotels offer board rooms and meeting spaces. County-wide there are more than 2,200 sleeping rooms.

Download our Bellingham Whatcom County Event Planners Guide below for your use in planning a meeting, event, reunion or wedding.
2010-2011 Event Planner’s Guide

Group Tours

As a travel professional, you have many planning needs. We’re here to help you plan your tour to the Bellingham Whatcom County region of Washington.

There are many things to see and do in our region for groups of ten or more. Our area is is rich in Northwest and Native American history, outdoor adventure, year-round scenic wonders and exciting festivals and events.

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• Meeting Planning Guides
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Meeting & Event Facilities Links & Resources

Best Western PLUS Heritage Inn | 360-647-1912 or 888-333-2080
151 McLeod Road, Bellingham
Bellingham's most requested hotel! Closest to Bellis Fair Mall, restaurants, entertainment. Elegant, colonial-style rooms. Extensive complimentary continental breakfast. A "Cut Above" at competitive rates! | manager@bwheritageinn.net

Best Western PLUS Lakeway Inn | 360-671-1011 or 888-671-1011
714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham
Bellingham's premier full-service hotel and convention center! Our AAA Three-Diamond property is located in the heart of Bellingham and is home to 132 rooms & suites, indoor heated pool & spa, two restaurants and flexible meeting facilities. | info@bellingham-hotel.com

Hotel Bellwether | 360-392-3100 or 877-411-1200
1 Bellwether Way, Bellingham
Gina@hotelbellwether.com

Lairmont Manor | 360-647-1444
405 Fieldston Road, Bellingham
On the National Registry of Historic Sites, The Lairmont has gardens, rooms, and amenities to suit events of all sizes. We have provided an elegant and charming setting for over 3,000 weddings, corporate events and celebrations. | info@lairmontmanor.com

Mayberry Sporting Goods & Fountain | 360-778-1588
1825 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham
Your community store. Featuring the best selection of fishing gear in Bellingham as well as hunting supplies, toys, Carhartt workwear, boots, camping equipment, and home decor and a coffee bar featuring sundaes and old fashioned milk shakes. Don't forget the FREE community room.

Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa | 360-383-0777 or 866-383-0777
4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale
Silver Reef Hotel Casino Spa brings a high quality and exciting gaming experience to the Northwest. We offer more than 50,000 square feet of exhilarating gaming, exceptional dining and enjoyable entertainment all in a bright and spacious setting. | feedback@silverreefcasino.com

Woods Coffee, The | 360-738-4771
470 Bayview Road Boulevard Park, Bellingham
info@thewoodscoffee.com

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Dakota Creek Center
8732 Blaine Road, Blaine
360-303-3096

Fox Hall Fox Hall is a unique facility with over 3700 sq. ft. of meeting and event space. Fox Hall is located on the Hampton Inn property adjacent to the hotel. Fox Hall can accommodate any group from 2 to 250 people.
3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham
360-676-7700

North Cascades Institute
810 SR 20, Sedro-Woolley
360-854-2599
info@ncascades.org

Peaceful Mountain Retreat Center
9900 Silver Lake Road, Maple Falls
360-599-9988 or 866-311-7445

Semiahmoo Resort Golf Spa Retreat to the extraordinary at Semiahmoo Resort, just 15 minutes north of Bellingham. Our AAA Four-Diamond oceanfront resort is home to two of Washington's top-rated public golf courses, a full-service European spa, flexible meeting facilities and superb fine dining.
9565 Semiahmoo Parkway, Blaine
360-318-2000 or 800-770-7992
hotel@semiahmoo.com

Skagit Valley Casino Resort Entertainment is our game! Here you?ll find a full-service, Las Vegas-style casino featuring all your favorite slot and table games, a 103-room luxury hotel, 14,000 square feet of meeting space, three restaurants and the best headline entertainment and live music.
5984 N Darrk Lane, Bow
360-724-7777 or 877-275-2448
club@theskagit.com

Tree Frog Night Inn & Cedar Tree House Retreat Neighboring accommodations share nine acres of serene Cedar forest and gardens ten minutes from town. Inn: luxurious, artistic eco-suites; fireplaces; sauna; organic breakfast; spa services. Retreat: comfortably sleeps 7-24, generous facilities, yurt, large hot tub, decks, lawn, amphitheater, fire circle, TV/DVD/CD/iPod systems.
1727 Mt. Baker Highway, Bellingham
360-676-2300
inn@treefrognight.com

Windows on the Bay Relax and enjoy the surroundings with delicious cuisine and full service for your wedding or special occasion. Located at Squalicum Harbor in the Bellingham Yacht Club Building, we'll customize your event and plan a party or reception to remember!
2625 Harbor Loop Drive, Bellingham
360-220-0731
events@windowsonthebay.us

Catering Links & Resources

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Fools Onion Fools Onion catering is a highly successful catering company established in 2002. Fools Onion was chosen for the company name to represent its uniqueness, whimsy and dedication to the use of local products.
5305 Northwest Drive, Bellingham
360-647-2800
info@foolsonion.com

Hampton Inn - Bellingham Follow the link to visit the Hampton Inn home page. For quality accommodations and superior service at prices you can afford, the smart choice is the Hampton Inn. We offer 100 percent guest satisfaction.
3985 Bennett Drive, Bellingham
360-676-7700
BLLWA_Hampton@hilton.com

Hilltop Restaurant Centrally located between Bellingham, Lynden and Ferndale on SR539 (Guide Meridian) they offer a great stopping place for travelers and meeting friends and family.
5645 Guide Meridian, Bellingham
360-398-2462