If you want to be close to most other guests and have convenient access to the wedding-day shuttle and the Sunday brunch, we recommend Adobe Resort, Overleaf Lodge, or Fireside Motel. They are all in the same area in Yachats, connected by the 804 Trail. The Drift Inn is another charming option in "downtown" Yachats. See the "Travel" page for more details.
There are two options: you can take our wedding shuttle, or drive yourself and park at the State Park below the B&B. If you want the most flexibility for what time you leave the reception, driving may be the better option. Keep in mind the highway is very windy and very dark at night. If you plan to drink and don't have a designated driver in your group, you should take the shuttle. If you are still unsure, feel free to reach out to Peter or Anna to talk it through!
Yes! Please be aware that the B&B interior is not child-proof, although we plan to have the ceremony and reception outside on the fenced lawn. Also, the wedding-day shuttle to the ceremony does not provide child seats (but you can bring your own).
The Adobe Resort and Fireside Motel are pet friendly, but Overleaf Lodge is not. Dogs are allowed on most of the trails in the area but must be leashed. Dogs are not allowed at the wedding venue.
We'd love to see you all dressed up! Our official suggestion is cocktail attire, which we interpret as in the realm of semi-formal and a notch below black-tie. For women, this could mean a fancy knee-length, tea-length, or midi dress, a chic jumpsuit, or an elegant top-and-skirt combo. For men, consider a suit and tie, but not a tuxedo. It's not too rigid — we want you to look good, feel good and to express yourself. Feel free to bring a change of clothes (or shoes) for the dancing portion later in the evening, and consider wearing shoes that can handle grass. We'd recommend bringing layers as well, as the Oregon Coast can often be chilly even in summer, especially after the sun goes down. The rest of the events Friday-Sunday are casual!
We were drawn to Heceta Head Lighthouse — built in 1894 — because the history of the place is palpable. But to fully honor that history, we must also recognize the Indigenous histories and dispossession that occurred here. The removal of Indigenous people is obvious today in that where once Heceta Head was fairly treeless because of Indigenous land management that included regular burning, it is now thickly forested. At one point a Coast Reservation stretched from where we live today in Lincoln City, all the way down to Yachats. That reservation was gradually divided up and settled by non Natives and today, the Confederated Tribe of Siletz Indians own just a fraction of their ancestral lands. This nonprofit supports Siletz arts, culture and education, and we'll be donating to it in recognition of that history but more importantly: to support the continuance of Siletz culture and heritage. If you'd like to contribute but would rather receive a tax deduction, you can also donate directly instead, here: www.siletzartsheritagesociety.org/support-for-siletz-cultural-center