Milan Griffes
Evelyn McLean
Milan Griffes
Evelyn McLean
August 16, 2025
Schedule
Friday, August 15, 2025
Welcome gathering
6:00 pm - 11:30 pm
53 Maki Rd, Skamokawa, WA 98647
A simple dinner and drinks will be served, followed by a welcoming ceremony. Dress casually.
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Arrival
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
53 Maki Rd, Skamokawa, WA 98647
"Farm Formal": Semi-formal clothing, colorful hues (no white, black or navy). Wear flat, comfortable shoes!
Ceremony
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The ceremony will be a short (10-minute) walk from the reception area through a field. There will be transportation assistance available for anyone who needs it.
Reception
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cocktail hour followed by dinner and dancing.
Afterparty
Sat, Aug 16, 2025, 9:00 pm - Sun, Aug 17, 2025, 3:00 am
Bring a change of outfit for dancing! Festival attire encouraged.
Sunday, August 17, 2025
Brunch
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
We'll have a beautiful brunch spread prepared, come by whenever you're up :-)
Travel and Lodging
Hotel
Hotel Cathlamet
The Hotel Cathlamet is about a 15-minute drive from the farm. We've reserved the whole hotel so tell them you’re with us to book a room!
Hotel
Skamokawa Resort
Skamokawa is about a five-minute drive from Elkenmist.
House Or Rental
Camping at Elkenmist
There are many beautiful places to camp on the grounds of Elkenmist! You can bring your own gear to camp out on the 100+-acre property. We will have dinner for everyone arriving on Friday night. Breakfast and brown bag lunches will be available for campers on Saturday.
Rental Car
Turo
If you're flying into Portland (PDX), the most straightforward thing would be to rent a car on arrival. For this, we recommend either using Turo or renting from one of the legacy car rental services at the airport.
Travel Note
Carpooling
If you are interested in exploring carpooling options, or otherwise would prefer not to rent a car, please let us know! We may be able to help match you with another guest to head out to the farm together.
Registry
FAQs
Question
What is the dress code?
Answer
The dress code is farm formal! Please dress in semi-formal, colorful clothing that will be comfortable to wear outside. Dress in a favorite color or color combo – don't wear black, white, or dark tones. Elkenmist is a working farm, so we want to make sure everyone is dressed to spend the day (and night!) outdoors. That means leave your high heels at home! And it's not a good venue for floor-length dresses. A hat & sunglasses for the afternoon might be nice, as well as a light wrap or sweater for the evening. Although Elkenmist is in a rainy part of the world, August is the dry season and it is unlikely to rain while we are there. There is a wood-fired sauna & cold plunge on site, as well as a creek running through the property, so bring a towel and swimsuit if you wish to partake. We recommend bringing a change of clothes for dancing, if you're planning to stay for the afterparty! Festival wear encouraged.
Question
What time should I arrive for the ceremony?
Answer
Please arrive at Elkenmist by 3:30 PM on Saturday, August 16th.
Question
Are kids welcome?
Answer
Yes they are! We won't be able to provide any childcare, but Elkenmist is a very fun place for kids to enjoy.
Question
Is there transportation to and from the hotels to the ceremony?
Answer
TBD. Let us know if you prefer not to rent a car and we may be able to arrange some carpools/shuttles to and from hotels in the area.
Question
Is there parking at Elkenmist?
Answer
Yes!
Question
Can I bring a date?
Answer
Maybe! Please check in with us if you'd like to bring someone.
Question
When should I RSVP by?
Answer
We would like to have the final headcount by July 1st.
Question
Are you registered somewhere?
Answer
We don't need any home goods, as we've lived in our house in Portland for two years already. Our landlord recently offered us the option to buy our house, so contributions towards the down payment would be most welcome! You can find more info in the "Registry" section of this site.
Question
Are there other events that I should know about around the wedding?
Answer
Yes! We encourage you to come to the opening gathering on the evening of Friday, August 15th, and to stick around through brunch on Sunday, August 17th.
Question
Will campers have access to bathrooms and showers?
Answer
Yes! There are some rustic outdoor toilets for campers to use, and guests will have access to some bathrooms in the main house too. There is a beautiful outdoor shower by the sauna as well.
Question
Do campers have to bring their own food?
Answer
Nope! We'll provide dinner at the opening gathering on Friday night, a continental breakfast and picnic lunch on Saturday, dinner at the reception on Saturday night, and brunch on Sunday!
Question
When should I arrive on Saturday if I'm not staying overnight at the farm?
Answer
You're welcome to come by anytime after 1:00 PM on Saturday. Elkenmist is a beautiful place to explore, and there will be a cafe area to hang out at before the ceremony starts.