What is The Williams Shop?

The Williams Shop is a hand-built, post-and-beam venue framed by mature ornamental gardens. The property brings together our woodcraft studio, an open-air event space, and on-site accommodations on the neighbouring property.

How many guests can the venue accommodate?

The venue comfortably hosts up to 100 guests for a seated dinner or 120 for a cocktail-style gathering. For events over 100 guests, additional portable restrooms must be arranged to meet health and safety requirements.

What’s included in the rental fee?

Your rental includes exclusive use of The Williams Shop and Gardens from Friday morning through Sunday afternoon, allowing ample time for setup, your event, and teardown.
Included amenities:

• Two heated bathrooms

• Garden and pond ceremony locations

• Outdoor lighting and electrical access

• On-site parking

• Flexible vendor policy (your choice of caterers, bartenders, planners, etc.)

Can we bring our own food, alcohol, or vendors?

Yes. We have a flexible vendor policy — you are welcome to hire any licensed caterer or bar team.
You may also supply your own alcohol with a Special Event Permit issued through BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation.

Do you provide tables, chairs, or décor?

We offer optional rentals crafted or curated for the space, including:

• 3' × 10' live-edge dining tables

• Live-edge Accent and occasional tables

• Burl cookie charcuterie boards

• Bose S1 Pro portable speaker & microphone

• Live-edge maple portable bar (on wheels)

• 8-burner propane event grill (with two full tanks)

• Propane firepit (with one full tank)

• Propane heater (with one full tank)

• Large oriental rugs

We also offer on-site accommodations (Guest House + Guest Cabin) as add-on rentals.

All other items — chairs, linens, décor, tents, etc. — can be arranged through your preferred rental companies. The Williams Shop is designed as a flexible, customizable backdrop.

Is there on-site accommodations?

Yes. We offer three accommodations on the neighbouring properties:

• 4-bedroom, 3-bath Guest House (sleeps 11)

• 3-bedroom, 2-bath Guest Lodge (sleeps 10)

• 1-bedroom, 1-bath Guest Cabin (sleeps 3)

Together, they host up to 24 guests. Overnight stays can be added to your venue rental.

What are the event hours and noise restrictions?

Events may run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight.
To respect our neighbours:

• Amplified music must end by 11:00 PM

• Guests not staying on-site must depart by midnight

Are pets allowed?

Yes — well-behaved pets are welcome. Pets must be supervised, and all waste cleaned up promptly.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The venue and bathrooms are fully wheelchair accessible.

How do we book a date?

A non-refundable $2,500 deposit secures your weekend.
The remaining balance is due 15 days before your event.
Because we host a limited number of events each season, early booking is recommended.

When are you accepting bookings?

We are currently accepting bookings for the 2026 event season, running from May 15 to September 15.