Eat-Breakfast is included with you stay.

Pray-Siloam is a spirited place- even if you don’t know how to pray, what words to say-the prayer in your thoughts can be heard.

Love-is in the air at Siloam Retreat; we have hosted a few weddings, honeymoons, and romantic get-aways that leave the whisper remains of Love in the air- “It’s contagious.”

If you have not read the book- come to Siloam find the time to curl up by the fire and read the book.  If you have not seen the movie- come to Siloam we will either include tickets to the movie theatre or get the movie for you to watch while curled up by the fire.

Siloam Foundation-Giving Circles

We have a motto at Siloam- “We put the “Fun” in Fundraising!!

On Saturday, August 21 we were fortunate to be involved with the First Vino Kitsap a Wine Scavenger Hunt put together by Holly Ridge to benefit children with special needs:  http://www.hollyridge.org/events.html#vino

Thanks to the Leadership at Holly Ridge, the Staff, and the Community Support we had a great turn out and FUN!!  All while raising money, awareness, and overall doing the right thing for some of the smallest residents in our area who need our help.

Siloam Foundation is the non-profit formed by Siloam Retreat & Wine Shop to help other charitable organizations raise funds through private wine tastings, proceeds from wine sales, offering free or reduced rates for meeting space and lodging, and through Giving Circles:  http://www.givingcircles.org/

Thank you for allowing us to share- we are blessed to be a part of something Fun and Rewarding!!

Reception Style Set Up

We are happy to announce that the Wine Shop is ready for events; a few final touches remain but we are ready for anything you are planning for up to 100 people.  We are more comfortable with 50 people as it is an intimate space but we could accomodate up to 100 reception style:

There are other options for set up:  Banquet Style we could accomodate up to 50 people, Classroom set up- facing the projection screen the set up would be for 40 people and U shape or Board Room Set up for about 30 people.

The Wine Shop is a unique space to host an event, meeting and/or banquet, contact us today, let us know what you are planning and how we can be of service.

Banquet Set Up

Boardroom Set Up

U Shape Set Up

Reuse Wine Bottles

We have had a few questions about our Green Practices- what do we do to limit waste, limit chemical use, limit overall footprint……

Organic & Natural:  The gardens and lawns are maintained using primarily organic fertilizers and/or natural pulling, thinning, propagation and salvage.  Our linens are 100% cotton or bamboo blend where available.  We attempt to use all natural cleaners for housekeeping.

Waste Practices:  Siloam Retreat recycles all glass, plastic, and metal; composts food and yard waste when possible. We have re-used and re-purposed all sorts of construction materials, including refurbishing the shop with sustainable, re-cycled, and re-purposed materials.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:  As you may observe we have re-used several components from our Private Wine Tastings:

• Wine Cork Rain Chains- used corks from wine have been saved and sewn together to create rain chains; there are several hanging around the property.  We would be happy to create one for you or pass on the directions on how to create your own.
• Wine Tree- some wine bottles are just too pretty we have saved a few of our favorite artistic wine bottles and hung them from trees- it’s beautiful when the sun catches the color or to see a bird taking a rest on the hanging bottle.
• Message in a Bottle-again with the pretty bottles we have created a landscape art by designing a dry creek bed with pebbles and gem stones and a floating wine bottle as a little yard art.
• Water Bottles- wine bottles turned upside down full of water pressed into the plant container are an ideal way to get slow release of water to your container gardens.
• Mirror Mosaics- rather than see a broken mirror as bad luck we have saved mirror pieces and created several mosaics including the Siloam sign greeting guests at the bottom of the driveway.  Mirrors artistically represent the ‘healing water’ of Siloam.

 Water Conservation:  Every appliance and plumbing fixture is new and highly efficient.  We only wash linens and towels between each guest stay.

 Energy Conservation:  The Wine Shop has been insulated, we put in a new high-efficiency heat and water heaters using gas as much as we can.  Separate thermostats in guest rooms reduce heating & cooling usage.

 Family Style:  Our showers are equipped with family style products to limit waste from individual plastic containers.  All soaps and personal hygiene products are made from natural products and contain herbs and scents for an aromatherapy experience.  We also provide smores in a family style to limit packaging and waste.

Suggestions:  We value our environment, want to do our part to preserve the planet, we value your input and would appreciate any suggestions you have to help us improve our green practices.

We get a lot of questions about the upside down wine bottles in all of our container gardens- it’s really a good source of water and re-use of wine bottles.  It may look strange but it’s not about looks – it’s about Reduce, Reuse, Recycle…..especially when you are in the Wine Business opening, pouring, serving lots of wine…..So much wine….so little time, right?!!

Things to do

Siloam Retreat is surrounded by forest land on the Upper Hood Canal and while once you are here it’s difficult to leave because all you want to do is relax and take in the sounds of the waterfall and the sights of the gardens; there are things to do in and around the Kitsap Peninsula area.

For example all through the summer there are several festivals, farmers markets, outdoor concerts, etc.. and this weekend is the second annual Kitsap Wine Festival:  http://www.kitsapwinefestival.com and the Taste of Hood Canal:  http://www.tasteofhoodcanal.com two events near Siloam Retreat.

Enjoy a weekend stay at Siloam and take in some of the festivities.

Your Own Wine Label

We all need positivity in our lives, especially during the tough economic times.  After reading the blog:  http://thegrumpywinemaker.blogspot.com/2010/08/buy-washington-wine-or-else.html (‘Drink Washington Wines or else ……. the Wine Industry may be doomed.’)

I asked myself what can I do that would be a positive change for Washington Wine Makers- Drink More Wine?  That’s easy!!  I hope it helps.  Perhaps we could market  Washington Wines along with our Napa Wines?  Maybe, this would help?

The last negative thing I want on my conscience is I did not do enough to help the Washington Wine Industry.  After all, it is more ‘green’ than buying from an out of state winery and that’s positive.  I’d be pleased to offer Washington Wines; guests from out of State often ask for a Washington Wine- I provide loads of information about Washington Wines and if we could work out a Private Wine Tasting offering I would be proud to pour, educate, and market Washington Wines.  Something to ‘drink’ about?  Let’s all do our part.~

Wine Tasting Women

There are few things better in life than getting away for a Weekend of Wine Tasting- A Weekend of Wine Tasting with Women is SUPERB~

The Laughter, The Tears…………The Confessions~ it’s all good and you seem to get connected in a way like no other get-away can connect you.  We often go for a quick weekend get-away to the Olympic Peninsula:   http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/ and take in the sights, smells and swirls of all that a Wine Tasting Weekend has to offer on the Peninsula.

In this photo are a few of my (Julie’s) Wine Tasting Women Friends at Camaraderie Cellars:  http://www.camaraderiecellars.com/home.html.  Love the name, Love the Fire Pit, Love the Wine.  From the surrounding Puget Sound and Seattle Area Siloam Retreat & Wine Shop is an ideal get-away, less than 2 hours from Seattle and the Eastside, your group could stay for the weekend; enjoy food, wine and fellowship here at Siloam and head out for a day of Wine Tasting either on the Kitsap Peninsula:  http://www.gotastewine.com/kitsap-peninsula-wineries.php or on Bainbridge Island:  http://www.bainbridgewineries.com/ or go the distance to visit the Olympic Peninsula less than 2 hours from Siloam Retreat & Wine Shop.

Seating for up to 12

Gathering around the table with good friends, good food and good wine creates lasting good memories.

Recently we established a relationship with a Chef who will prepare meals for Guests at Siloam.  From intimate to extravagant, simple to elegant, for one of for up to 50 people he will create something special to pair with wine and have everyone talking about food and wine.

Often Guests like to cook for themselves and find all the cooking essentials in the Kitchen of the Retreat House at Siloam.  Regardless if you are cooking for your group, for yourself or having our Chef prepare something we are sure you will enjoy the food and wine at Siloam Retreat & Wine Shop.

Cook's Kitchen

Bordeaux Room

We have created each room with a wine theme and added extra pillows for comfort.  The Bordeaux Room is a King Size Tempra-Pedic (extremely comfortable)-

This Room is right off the Patio, with the window open you can hear the soothing sound of the waterfall into Siloam Pond.  Candles adorne the Bed for ambiance and there is a personal massage table stored in the closet for personal use.

The Retreat House features 4 bedrooms across from the Bordeaux Room is the Cabernet Room.  Recently we added a Queen Size Pillow Top to this room.  While the Cabernet Room is one of the smallest rooms it is quaint and comfy.

Cabernet Room

Next to the Cabernet Room is the Rose’ Room offering a Full Size Bed a TV/VCR -

Rose' Room

Across from the Rose’ Room is the Chablis Room, this room has a Queen Size Bed, added pillows for comfort and is also within the sound of the waterfall with the window open.

The Four Bedrooms sleep 8 comfortably, we have an added twin size mattress in the Rose’ Room suitable for children to sleep in the room with their parents and a Queen Size Areo Bed in the Family Room with a Privacy Screen to make the Family Room an added Bedroom.  The Areo Bed is either one tall comfy Queen or two low comfy Queen Size Beds; this adds extra sleeping for another 4-5 people making Siloam Retreat an ideal get-away for families, friends, couples retreats, etc…..

Chablis Room

Trout in Siloam Pond

The name Siloam means “healing water” to us, we chose the name because of our pond.  With the tranquil sound of the waterfall and the relaxing moments sitting near the pond watching the fish and viewing the different garden vegetation throughout the seasons can be healing.

Time can stand still at Siloam and you can reconnect with nature add a nice glass of wine and you will certainly escape the hubub of  life.

During this summer season the pond if full of green water lilies, irises and other hiding places for the fish.  If you are looking for a place to take in nature and the scenic Hood Canal come to Siloam Retreat.

Experience the 300 miles of shoreline on the Kitsap Peninsula stroll through some of our historic waterfront towns, schedule a tee-time at one of our world-class golf courses, learn about Native American Culture at one of the Tribal Museums; there is something for everyone at Siloam Retreat & Wine Shop.

Join us for a Wine Tasting!!  Cheers ~