Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs

The Garden House

Address

The Garden House
2336 15th Ave South, Seattle WA 98144-5021
gardenhouse@WAGardenClubs.org
For rental information, call Mitch Grospe at 206-322-9140.

History

Built originally for E.A. Turner in 1883, the house was sold to a Mr. Koepf who moved it to its present site in 1906 and remodeled it from Italian Villa style to Queen Anne Style. In 1916, the Jefferson Park Ladies' Improvement Club acquired the house, and in 1976 it was listed in the Washington Heritage Register and the National Register of Historic Places as the Turner-Koepf House. It remains the oldest house in the Beacon Hill of Seattle.

The Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs (WSFGC) obtained the house in 1977 to serve as a headquarters for its meetings. The Garden House is administered by a WSFGC Board of Trustees, supervised by a WSFGC member and is maintained by a caretaker/agent.

Currently, the house is used by WSFGC and member garden clubs, community organizations, ad is available for rental to responsible individuals for meetings, weddings, receptions and other events.

Renting The Garden House

Rental rates are very reasonable and your date can be reserved by paying a deposit. For availability and rate information please call the number listed above. Please leave a message with the date, time and type of function you plan to hold plus the approximate number of attendees. Please include your name, phone number and the best time to call you back to discuss your options.

Garden House Features:

A Great Room, or main hall, that can accommodate approximately 70 guests for a reception (over 100 when the grounds are used), or seat 70 guests for meals. The hall has polished hardwood flooring, which is great for dancing. There is also a piano.

A large kitchen with two stoves, a large stainless steel counter, a wide shelved refrigerator to easily hold large platters, and two 100 cup coffee pots. There is an additional charge for kitchen use. Dishes for 70 are also available for a fee.

Two bathrooms to minimize waiting.

A landscaped garden, including a gazebo, shrubs, historic trees and a sundial for those special Seattle days!

The grace, charm and warmth of a grand old turn-or-the-century home, and a history that goes back to Seattle's earliest days.

Driving Directions to The Garden House

From I-5 North or South Bound:
Take the Columbian Way exit (Exit 163). Take the first left at light (Spokane St.). Take the next left (15th) and continue on this for approximately 1/2 mile. When you cross Beacon Ave. (light) the next street is Bayview, take a right, go to the alley and take a Left turn. The Garden House is the third building on the left with the large paved parking lot.

From I-90 Westbound:
Take the Rainier Ave. South exit (Exit 3A). Take a right on College Street. Follow up the hill and just after 16th Ave turn left into the alley. The Garden House is on the right side near the end of the block. There is a large paved parking lot off of the alley.