INTIMATE CEREMONIES · ASHFORD, WASHINGTON
The whole place.
Your closest people.
A private forest retreat for ceremonies that need no audience — only intention, stillness, and 4,436 acres of permanently protected Nisqually Land Trust forest behind you. Up to 10 guests for the ceremony. Six stay the night.
THE FJELLSANGIN WAY
A ceremony that stays with you.
Fjellsangin wasn't built for events. It was built for presence — and that makes all the difference. Up to 10 guests for the ceremony, the whole cabin sleeping six for the night that follows. The smaller the list, the more deliberate every detail becomes — the florals, the meal, the photographs, the people in the room. The forest just beyond the back of the property isn't decor. It's a living thing that has been protected for good, quietly holding the same ground it always has.
"You don't need a crowd to mark the beginning of a life together. You need a place that feels like it matters."
THE SPACE
Everything in its place.
Designed for full-property use. Nothing parceled, nothing extra. When you book, it's yours, down to the last detail.
Roofed, facing the rock garden, with a dining table for the celebration meal after. One of a few places to say vows, alongside the great room and various locations in the garden. Up to 10 guests, in whatever the day brings.
Private. Indoors. Yours before the ceremony and after. The ritual that makes the day feel complete..
Cedar posts, covered, set back in the trees. Ready when you come back, whatever time that turns out to be.
Taj Mahal quartzite, walnut cabinetry, live-edge maple shelves. Bring in a caterer with a little advance notice, or cook the celebration dinner together.
White v-groove walls, gas fireplace, morning light. A second setting for vows, and where the first evening together happens after.
Glacial boulders, gravel, and Japanese maple, with a dry stream and a dry pond running through it. Designed by Lee, it wraps the deck and follows the path to the sauna.
YOUR DAY
How a day here tends to move.
There is no schedule to keep but your own. Here is one way a day at Fjellsangin can unfold — though yours will find its own rhythm.
Morning in the forest
Coffee from the bar, condensation on the windows, the forest doing what it does. An hour before the world asks anything of you.
01
The ceremony
In the great room in front of the fire, in front of the sauna pavilion at dusk, or out on the covered front deck with the Nordic garden in front of you.
02
The meal
The chef's kitchen was made for a day like this. Bring a private chef, order a spread from town, or cook something together — the quartzite counter has room for all of it.
03
The sauna and the forest
The cedar sauna opens up time. The hot tub extends it. The fire closes it. You don't need to be anywhere tomorrow that matters more than here.
04
AT A GLANCE
The numbers that shape the day.
Your closest people. Nothing more.
2 kings + queen sleeper loft
To Nisqually Entrance, Mount Rainier NP
Nisqually Land Trust forest behind the property
THE SPACE
Modern by Design.
Wild by Nature
FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS & WEDDING PLANNERS
Bring your couples here.
We work directly with Pacific Northwest elopement photographers and wedding planners. The white v-groove walls, live-edge wood details, and protected forest backdrop offer a range of environments within a single property — and the ceremony fee includes a referral commission for the photographer or planner who brings them here.
Reach out to discuss the arrangement.
RESERVE FJELLSANGIN
Your day deserves the whole place.
The forest will be exactly where it is when you arrive — permanent and patient, the way the land trust intended it.
QUESTIONS
Before you reach out.
-
Yes. Outside caterers are welcome with advance coordination. The chef's kitchen is available for prep and plating. Plan for your caterer to arrive, set up, and break down within your ceremony window — no commercial equipment, and the kitchen is restored before you leave. Reach out to hello@fjellsangin.com to confirm logistics before booking.
-
Amplified music isn't permitted outdoors. The property sits in a residential forest setting and we want to be good neighbors. Acoustic music is welcome — a single guitar, a small string duo, a Bluetooth speaker at conversational volume. If music is central to your ceremony, plan for something that fits the scale of the space rather than fills it.
-
The front deck is covered, so rain is not a problem you have to solve. It is where ceremonies happen and it works in November as well as it works in July. The great room is there too if you would rather be fully inside. Weather in Ashford moves fast in both directions, so most couples decide the morning of.
-
Yes. Washington State allows any ordained person to perform a marriage ceremony. Your officiant does not require a separate commercial permit as part of your party.
-
The $2,500 ceremony fee is non-refundable within 60 days of your ceremony date. Cancellations made more than 60 days in advance receive a full refund of the ceremony fee. The overnight stay follows standard cancellation policy. We recommend travel insurance for any outdoor ceremony booking.
-
Yes, within limits. Florals and simple personal arrangements are welcome. Anything with an open flame needs to be cleared with us first, and the answer depends on the season and where you want it. No structural installations, no event lighting that requires mounting or staking, and nothing needing professional setup or teardown. The property should look as it did when you arrived, or better.
AFTER THE CEREMONY
You just got married.
We've got the rest.
The Honeymoon Package is waiting when you walk back through the door: the sparkling on ice, the room turned down. Mention it in your inquiry and we'll have everything prepared before you arrive.
A chilled Kally Rosé Sparkler and two etched flutes to keep
Sauna Ritual for Two: birch löyly, Grand Fir hydrosol, and a waffle wrap each to keep
Bedroom turn-down with ambient lighting & forest scent
Breakfast starter for the morning after
Your choice of evening experience
PACKAGE PRICE
$395
added to your stay
Mention it in the form below and we'll confirm.
Ready to start planning?
The inquiry form is just below.
START THE CONVERSATION
Tell us about your day.
Every ceremony at Fjellsangin begins here. Share what you're envisioning — we'll confirm availability, walk you through the details, and make sure the property is the right fit for your group.