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I happily spent the afternoon exploring Thornewood Castle for some of my upcoming weddings as a caterer, a majestic location quietly hidden in Lakewood, Washington.

I walked through the wooden doors and brick exterior and entered a world of elegance and beauty. The owner Deanna was a charming woman who takes care of all the details of the great house from décor to touring the grounds. She even took the time to show us some albums of wedding previously held in this spectacular space.

Beautiful is truly an understatement as I was overwhelmed with the collective mosaic of elegance and refinement that this venue represents. It was like stepping into another time and place, understandably why Hollywood movie makers have used this location in several movies, from the acclaimed mini-series brought to you from the mind of master story teller Stephen King for Rose Red, and a cameo appearance in the movie There Will Be Blood.

The main lobby was covered with hard wood floors, walls draped with European tapestries, and paintings, with historic stain glassed windows looking out to the water front below. The grounds were lush and decorated with authentic statues and fountains and even a comical oversized chess board in the lawn.

If there is any place that feels like you are royalty, this is it, and the money for the rental is worth every penny for a wedding and reception that will in my opinion be priceless.

www.thornewoodcastle.com

Teresa Potter
Serenitea Catering and Bar
www.cocktailsandcatering.com
northwestbartender@yahoo.com
253-212-8476

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