What is The Williams Shop?

The Williams Shop is a post-and-beam gathering place surrounded by mature ornamental gardens, combining our woodcraft, an open-air event venue, and cozy short-term rentals.

How many guests can the event venue accommodate?

The venue comfortably accommodates up to 100 seated guests for a seated dinner or 120 guests for a cocktail-style reception. If your guest count exceeds 100, you’ll need to arrange additional portable restrooms per 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, giving you plenty of time for setup, your event, and teardown.
Also included:

• Access to two heated bathrooms

• Garden and pond ceremony spaces

• Outdoor lighting and power

• On-site parking

• Flexible vendor policy (bring your own caterer, bar, or décor team)

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

Yes. The Williams Shop has a flexible vendor policy, meaning you can hire any licensed caterer or bartender you like. You may also provide your own alcohol with a Special Event Permit obtained from BC Liquor & Cannabis Regulation.

Do you provide tables, chairs, or décor?

You can rent our 3'×10' Live Edge Dining Table, Accent table / Occasional tables, Burl Cookie Charcuterie Boards, Bose S1 Pro Portable Bluetooth Speaker System and Microphone,Live Edge Maple Portable Bar (on wheels), Propane 8 burner event Grill (with 2 full propane tanks),Propane Firepit (with 1 full propane tank), Propane Heater (with 1 full propane tank), Large Oriental Rugs

and our On-Site Accommodations  4-Bedroom, 3-Bath (Sleeps 11) guest house and our 1-Bedroom, 1-Bath (Sleeps 3) Tiny House.

All other rentals (chairs, décor, linens, etc.) can be brought in through your preferred vendors.
We encourage creativity — our space is a blank canvas!

Is there on-site accommodation?

Yes! We offer two rental homes on the property:

• A 4-bedroom, 3-bath house

• A 1-bedroom, 1-bath tiny house
  

  Together, they can sleep up to 14 guests. Overnight stays can be added to your venue booking.

What are the event hours and noise restrictions?

Events may run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight.
Out of respect for our neighbours, all amplified music must end by 11:00 PM, and guests not staying on-site are asked to depart by midnight.

Are pets allowed?

Yes — well-behaved pets are welcome! Please ensure pets are supervised and waste is cleaned up promptly.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The Williams Shop and bathrooms are wheelchair accessible throughout.

How do we book our date?

A non-refundable $2,500 deposit secures your weekend, with the remaining balance due 15 days before your event. We host a limited number of events per season, so early booking is recommended.

When are you accepting bookings?

We’re now accepting bookings for the 2026 event season which May 15–September 15.