What service can you provide to groups that they normally might not receive?
Knowledge. I have lived in the Seattle area for 36 years and have worked for a variety of Tour Operators and Destination Management companies. I also have experience in tour and event planning as well as being a professional guide. I have guided over 300 tours in the Pacific NW.
What are your bar or nightclub recommendations?
I love some of the local speakeasies. My favorite one in the Belltown neighborhood is Bathtub Gin & Co and then Needle and Thread in Capitol Hill.
Can you recommend a good place to take a stroll?
My favorite place for a stroll mid morning is the Pike Place Market, after which I would continue on to Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Park and Myrtle Edwards Park located along Puget Sound.
Are there any quirky places we should check out?
The Gum Wall in Post Alley and the Five Point Café by Chief Sealth statue.
What is an unusual request from a group you’ve had?
Barrel tasting with a local wine maker in Woodinville, Washington.
A party of 12 wants to have dinner right away. What restaurant can accommodate last-minute requests of this size?
Sazerac Restaurant has a private dining room that seats 12 people. Perfect for small groups!
What’s a unique event that has taken place at your property?
Red Ribbon—a wine tasting event fundraiser for Lifelong AIDS Alliance.
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