Owl & Olive Event Center
Event Center
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Introducing the Owl & Olive Event Center – a beautifully renovated venue on over 45 + acres along the scenic Chehalis River. Designed for unforgettable gatherings, this fully equipped commercial space features a professional-grade kitchen, spacious dining hall, commercial restrooms, caretaker quarters and elegant bride and groom suites. The serene riverfront setting, expansive grounds, and thoughtful amenities make it ideal for weddings, retreats, and special events. As an added bonus, the property includes a fully remodeled 5-bedroom, 3-bath home – perfect for owners, guests, or additional rental income. A rare opportunity to own a turnkey event venue with built-in lifestyle and business potential.
Owl & Olive is a special event venue and historic farm located on the upper Chehalis River in Lewis County, WA. They have been hosting special events for over 10 years. During that time they have hosted hundreds of private and public special events. The historic barn, built in 1936, has a “seated at table” capacity of 175 per fire code. They have hosted community-wide events outside on the property with participants well in excess of 300 people.
The lower level of the barn has a capacity of up to 49 seated at table. The outside patio and surrounding grounds increase capacity significantly during peak season months. The lower level is currently a Licensed Food Establishment (per Lewis County Health Department). The east boundary of the property parallels Washington State Parks’ Willapa Hills Trail – a 52 mile rails-to-trail park that draws hikers, runners, cyclists and horseback riders from throughout SW Washington and Beyond. Need more land? Additional 25.82 adjacent acres available as a separate listing.
Investment highlights
Past events hosted by Owl & Olive include:
Weddings & Vow Renewals
Equestrian Events (overnight endurance rides)
Community Cycling Events
Community Running Events (ultra marathon)
High School Proms
Art Shows
Concert Series
Non-Profit Fundraisers (auctions, concerts and banquets)
School District Staff Meeting
County and Regional Government Meetings (Chehalis Basin Board & Stakeholders)
Venue facilities and improvements have been built or updated per current county, state and federal codes as applicable.
Venue improvements and amenities include:
1936 Historic Gambrel Barn – 36’ x 72’ +/-
Upper Level – Main Event Space: 2,400 s/f +/-
Lower Level – Dahlia Lounge/Café Space
Dining/Customer Area: 1276 s/f +/- (Square footage does not include outside patios to the North and east.)
Back of The House: 790 s/f +/-
Kitchen/Prep/Serving: 374 s/f +/-
Multiple Small to Medium Outside Gathering Spaces (Include a fire pit, gardens, covered patio and river view area adjacent to the West side of the barn.)
Fire Safety/Alarm System in Barn (Designed and built to meet or exceed current codes.)
New Potable Water Well
8’ x 10’ Well House/Public Water System and 2.25” Mainline Water Pipe through Main Farm (Engineered and built to meet or exceed Group A and Group B Standards.)
Public Restroom Building (Two stalls per side.)
Commercial Septic System (two 1500-gallon settling tanks, one 1500-gallon pump tank - sized for venue capacity with drain field that can be easily expanded as needed)
Upgraded Electrical Service to Venue and Restroom Building
Electrical Service Available via PUD in North Pasture
Farm facilities allow for continued farm use raising livestock or could be used to develop and support a variety of alternative agricultural endeavors (honeybees, hazelnuts, European truffles, lavender, etc.)
Farm & livestock facilities include:
South Pasture Includes 22 +/- Acres of Fenced Pasture (Currently used for Cattle.)
North Pasture Includes 5 +/- Acres of Partially Fenced Pasture (Currently not in regular use.)
Central Pasture includes 2.75 +/- Acres of Partially Fenced Pasture (Contains septic drain-field and guest parking.)
8’ x 40’ Repurposed Refrigerated Shipping Container (Refrigeration unit removed, insulated walls and ceiling with inside wrapped in stainless steel. Concrete floor. Previously used as a farm store and office. Currently used as dry storage.
36’ x 60’ Hoop Barn for Livestock and/or Equipment Storage
14’ x 33’ Commercial Scale Three Bin Compost Facility**
36’ x 180’ Heavy Use Slab for Livestock Care & Feeding**
30’ x 40’ Manure Handling Facility for Storage of Waste Prior to Composting^^ (Could be reproposed for livestock housing, a shop or equipment storage.)
Gravel Animal/Equipment Paths Throughout Farm**
8’ x 10’ Tool/Storage Shed
4’ x 8’ Tool Shed (Built as a smoke house for cold smoking.)
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