Meet at 21 Acres!

Planning a gathering? Consider renting a room at 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living. We are committed to making space available for community members and organizations to hold meetings and events that are educational in nature, as well as intentionally low impact, locally sourced, zero-waste, and climate-friendly.  

The 21 Acres farm and education building are located on the ancestral lands of Coast Salish nations on what is now the north end of the Sammamish Valley Agricultural Production District across the street from the City of Woodinville. The building is LEED platinum certified, employs an array of green technology, and is at home in its environment, with views of surrounding natural spaces from its light-filled rooms.  

Two rooms are available to rent during the day when 21 Acres staff is onsite Tuesday through Saturday. We are closed on Sundays and Mondays.  

Rooms and amenities:  

Our larger meeting room is located downstairs adjacent to our library and Farm Market and offers seating for up to 50 attendees. The light and bright upstairs meeting room comfortably seats about 30 people. 

Chairs and tables can be configured in a variety of seating arrangements in each room, depending on your needs and the number of attendees. A projector and screen, mobile monitor, microphone and speaker, beverage dispensers, and Wi-Fi are available for your use at no extra charge.

The building is ADA accessible with an elevator. 

Who are we a good fit for? 

21 Acres can host kindred non-profit organizations, prioritizing those working in the areas of agriculture, local food systems, environment and climate solutions. We are currently unable to rent space to for-profit entities, because of our specific non-profit tax status. We do not rent space for birthday parties, weddings or similar private events. 

Parking: 

Due to limited parking space and our commitment to lowering our carbon footprint, carpooling and taking public transit are strongly recommended. The 21 Acres parking lot has room for about 25-30 visitor vehicles, depending on the day’s activities. Off-site parking may be necessary. The parking lot includes two ADA spaces and three EV charging stations. For cyclists and walkers, 21 Acres is a short distance from the Sammamish River Trail.  

Food and beverages: 

You’ll provide food and beverages for your attendees, since we do not offer catering services. We ask that you strive to source from providers who prioritize including local ingredients from area farmers who use sustainable and regenerative practices. We’re happy to share a list of nearby caterers who meet that criteria. 

Our year-round Farm Market also offers a seasonal selection of local produce, baked goods, cheeses, nuts and other delicious snack items for purchase.  

Use of compostable plates, napkins and utensils is appreciated.  

Waste stream: 

We have a “pack it in, pack it out” policy for private events and meetings, where you’ll be responsible for taking all trash and recyclables with you at the end of your meeting. Our system doesn’t have the capacity for extra waste created by outside groups. 

Fees:

Our regular room rental rate is $95 per hour. We will try to work with your budget and can discuss this with you directly. 

Interested in learning more about our agroecological farm or green building? A private tour of one or both can be arranged for an additional fee, depending on staff availability. 

Rental and tour fees contribute to our work supporting local food systems, regenerative agriculture and climate solutions. 

Outdoors:

21 Acres has patios surrounding the building with benches and tables, a large lawn, and the farm, which includes a shady picnic area and paths that meander through our fields and restored wetland areas – perfect for taking walks and even moving part of your event outside.

The farm is open to the public, much like a park. For bird and wildlife viewing, binoculars are available at the front desk.

Please note that the farm is not ADA accessible. 

For more information:

Please email generalinfo@21acres.org with your questions. We invite you to arrange a visit to 21 Acres to check out our spaces and discuss the possibility of holding your event here!