Wild Thyme is a tree farm and eco-retreat center in Southwest Washington near Olympia.
Explore 150 acres of forests, meadows, gardens, orchards and ponds for a relaxing ecological and educational retreat
The campus can host special events, weddings, conferences, corporate team retreats and family vacations.
Fifteen renovated buildings, including houses, cottages and barns accommodate 20 people overnight. Explore this Northwest rainforest on miles of groomed roads and trails weaving up and around the meadows and hills.
Wild Thyme is an award-winning active tree farm with orchards and berry patches. It represents an evolving model of visionary forestry and biodiversity. Active forest management makes room for big trees to grow faster. Our 100 acre forest has giant cedars, maples and firs. Redwoods planted 20 years ago are growing tall.
West Campus looks over the lower pasture, agroforestry zone, Garrard Creek and the riparian forest, with gorgeous sunsets. Rental accommodations are Cider Mill cottage, Creek House, Great Hall, West Lounge and Granary Cottage for family, friends and small groups.
Retreats, special events and weddings can use the facilities of the entire campus, including the Main Farmhouse, Bunkhouse, Spirit Lodge, Sauna Big Barn and Hall of Creation.
For families and small groups up to 8 people, see our West Campus accommodations here.
Fore retreat, event and wedding organizers and planners, to rent the entire campus and facilities.
Wild Thyme hosts retreats, weddings, mini-conferences, permaculture and agroforestry workshops, sustainable forest management conferences, corporate team retreats and family vacations.
Wild Thyme is flexible event space with 15 renovated buildings for up to 75 during the day and overnight lodging for up to 20 guests.
Washington State Tree Farmer of the Year 2026. As a working tree farm, we selectively harvest trees from a sustainably managed forest, creating a landscape rich in biodiversity, wildlife habitat, and carbon sequestration. Forest management practices certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and the American Tree Farm system.
2009-2013 • 2000-2002 • 1988-1999
Private retreat, visionary forestry, forest stewardship, wood products, agroforestry, permaculture, community activities, history