Shopping & Galleries

Local Art Gallery and NW Art Museum. Featuring Pottery, Paintings, Prints, Photography, Wood, Iron and Glass all locally made from 12 plus NW artists. The book section includes many signed collectible editions. The NW Art and History museum is free to the public. Gallery proprietors Rick and Jana have been in the Nisqually Valley for 35 plus years and are happy to visit and share their knowledge.

Cat and Fiddle Bakery offers seasonal products including breads, bagels, cakes, pies, and small pastries. Ingredients are frequently sourced from partnering local farms and producers. Make a preorder to pick up on Wednesdays during your stay in Ashford, or find our products for sale at the Whittaker Bunkhouse, Eatonville’s Tea Garden, or the Yelm Food Coop.

On the road to Paradise, headed to Mt. Rainier, you will find Elbe Market. Serving up small town flair since 1906 this vibrant Artisan Market in Elbe, WA is worth the stop. Discover PNW delights, craft brews, and local treats. Relax with a latte, peruse art, and enjoy the view. Ideal for Mount Rainier adventurers!

We are experienced real estate agents specializing in rural Pierce County, Lewis County, Thurston County and surrounding areas.

At Whittaker Mountaineering, we concentrate on testing, selecting, and offering the best mountain trekking and climbing equipment available. We take on the hard work to simplify outfitting for you.

I assist individuals seeking their first home, downsizing, upsizing, vacation properties, investments, land purchases, or starting an Airbnb venture. I’ll create a comprehensive roadmap, detailing your current status, goals, and the essential steps to achieve your home buying objectives. Additionally, I aid homeowners and investors in leveraging their accumulated equity through various financing alternatives.

When it comes to Real Estate, Mark is absolutely committed to fulfilling client needs with the highest level of professionalism, expertise, and excellence; providing the utmost professional, result-driven service. He will give you the highest level of service and commitment, creating a solid business relationship to last a lifetime.

Nestled at the base of Mount Rainier, Perigee Farm seeks to heal the land upon which it sits through the use of regenerative practices including rotational livestock grazing, cover-cropping, and no-till methods. With diverse plantings on a small scale, we create habitat for wildlife, focusing on native pollinators while offering beauty to the community with flowers.