Your Hosts
Paul & Emily Grubb
Montana brought us together,
Paul’s heritage brought us home.
We know first hand what it feels like when you want to spend the rest of your life together. And, what it means to have friends and family gather to celebrate one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.
We met in Montana—and when Paul’s aunt and uncle gathered our family in 2020 with a hope of someone purchasing the church and parson’s cottage, we jumped at the chance. Creating a simple, private wedding venue became a part of our vision. In 2021 we celebrated our own wedding right here at Cascadia Meadows —creating an unforgettable day surrounded by the people we have come to love most.
The Fifth Generation
The Grubb family has called the Maxwelton Valley home for five generations. In 1903, Paul’s great-great-grandparents John and Sarah Grubb and great-grandparents George and Effie Grubb moved from Kansas and founded a Free Methodist Church on the corner of French and Maxwelton roads. The distinct building built in 1910 with locally milled cedar that turned brown as it weathered became a community landmark known as The Little Brown Church.
Today, that same spirit of hospitality continues at Cascadia Meadows, where we carry forward a legacy of gathering communities with warmth and welcome. We have poured our hearts into the land to make it even more spectacular. We covered a large parking lot with grass, planted over 600 trees and a thousand native plants to create a uniquely stunning “natural cathedral.” The entire place is imbued with love and intention for those who come here to write their own stories of new beginnings.
in the news
Paul and Emily featured as they open Cascadia Meadows for Weddings & Events
Dahlias are highly prized in the Pacific Northwest and Paul wins best of show at the Whidbey Island Fair.
Paul and Emily take an active interest in environmental conservation on Whidbey Island.
7 Most Beautiful Whidbey Island Wedding Venues in 2025: #1 is Cascadia Meadows
We have created a space where
everyone is welcome to celebrate.
With a combined 20 years in education and professional experience managing high-end commercial construction projects in the Seattle area, we bring an incredible balance of organization, creativity, and heart to everything we do. We want everything to be picture perfect for your special day. We are excellent communicators, reliable and resourceful partners, and joyfully accommodate our guests.
We are deeply connected to our community of local vendors and artisans who share their passion for making each celebration unique and meaningful. We have been told many times that we are the easiest to work with. We think that is true.
Our goal is simple:
to make your wedding day as beautiful, RELAXED & memorable as our own.
At Cascadia Meadows, you’ll find more than a venue — you’ll find friends who care deeply about helping you celebrate love, connection, and new beginnings.
Testimonials
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"Hosting our wedding at Cascadia Meadows was one of the best decisions we've ever made.. Emily & Paul were so accommodating, encouraging, and supportive throughout the whole planning process and the big day itself. Their land is so rich and lush and vibrant, it made our day glow.""
Maya Tacon, Bride
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"The owners, Paul & Emily, are incredibly warm, welcoming, and deeply committed to their community. Their love of the natural world around them is woven beautifully into the property, which makes celebrating here feel even more meaningful."
Jennifer Schlosser, Wedding Photographer
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“We loved celebrating at Cascadia Meadows and all the help we got from Paul and Emily in planning our event there. Thank you so much!"
Carly Gray
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“What fun we had in this beautiful spacious area and cannot thank Emily and Paul enough for their suggestions and help making it a special day for all of us!!! They are set up for so many types of events, and they help make it the very best for all!"
Frank Lewis
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"I appreciated how welcoming and flexible Paul and Emily were with my 29th birthday, especially considering how last minute things were on our end. They had a ton of personal touches that helped make things feel super special!"
Dalan Angelo
from the love they share to the deep connections they nurture with family, neighbors, and the Whidbey Island community — Paul and Emily bring that same care to your wedding.
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