Wild Thyme Farm is a private retreat center near Olympia, Washington. Explore the magical qualities of these 150 acres of forests, meadows, gardens, orchards, streams and ponds for a relaxing ecological, educational and healing retreat.

Wild Thyme Farm Retreat Center has 15 buildings including the main house, and several guest cottages. For photos and descriptions see Guest Houses.

There are three barns, a meeting room, sauna, wood fired hot tub, large greenhouse, organic flower, herb and vegetable gardens and several orchards.

Pick fresh apples, pears, and plums and graze on tasty blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, salmon berries in season. Meet friendly farm animals and pets, four mellow cows, Miss Piggy, chickens, and four affectionate cats. View wild ducks and birds visiting the ponds and fields, deer roaming the forests.

Enjoy miles of beautiful nature trails in the property's private 100 acre northwest rainforest. Hike wide walking trails and roads from the farm meadows winding up hillsides, over canyon streams, through rich and diverse fir and cedar groves to the tranquil and sunny high pasture with a view of Mt. Rainier. To take a virtual farm tour, click here.

Wild Thyme farm represents an evolving model of permaculture, visionary forestry and biological diversity. It is known as an educational center for permaculture and sustainable agroforestry and participates in a US Government program for innovative wetland habitat restoration. The farm Forest Stewardship Plan has been approved by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. Over the years, the farm has hosted permaculture, agroforestry, plant medicine and human potential workshops, retreats and weddings.

Wild Thyme Farm has a variety of accommodations from several small private cottages to the spacious main house. Here is the perfect weekend getaway for an individual or a couple. It is a great place to take the extended family for the holidays or vacation. The farm can accommodate a group of families or a group of up to 20 or more people for special occasions, such as weddings or family gatherings.

The Main House is an early 1900's era farmhouse, recently remodeled and enlarged. Four bedrooms Balcony Room (1 queen), North Room (2 twin), Cathedral Room (1 triple), Garden Room (2 twin) and two full bathrooms (one with a spa jacuzzi). The upstairs cathedral bedroom and bath has large skylights. A shady front porch and a sunny back deck looking out over the gardens and meadows. Modern kitchen, dining room and living room, washer/dryer. See photos of Main House rooms.

Cider Mill cottage has one bedroom with two twin beds. Creek House cottage has one bedroom with a queen bed. Bunk House by the gardens has two bedrooms - one with a double bed, one with twin bunk beds plus a single bed. Spirit Lodge offers a meeting room or extra sleeping space. There are two outdoor showers next to the sauna and near the wood burning hot tub. See photos of Guest Cottage rooms.

The renovated wing of the Big Barn faces the West Campus. West Lounge next to the Creek House is a living area with a platform for day beds. The Farm Kitchen and Dining Hall has a full kitchen, dining and living room area. These two rooms are separated by two bathrooms and a utility area with a washer and dryer. This facility is designed to help accommodate larger groups. See photos of West Campus rooms.

Rates and Information
To inquire about rentals, call John Henrikson at 360-273-8892. Email: john@wildlogic.com
Location: Oakville, Washington. 40 minutes from Olympia, 1:30 from Seattle/Tacoma Airport, 1:45 from Seattle. 1:45 from Portland Oregon. From Highway 5, take Route 12 West toward Aberdeen at exit 88.