Welcome to The Backyard
Chelan’s Best Kept Secret
Our charming full-service event space is located in downtown Chelan, WA.
A Sanctuary of earthy modern Charm
The Backyard offers guests a stunning riverfront event space paired with full-service catering—perfect for rehearsal dinners, weddings, parties, workshops, and more.
Our central location is easily accessible and within walking distance of downtown's most beloved hotels, eateries, shops, and nightlife. The property offers guests a minimalist modern experience with convenient nearby activities to enjoy throughout their stay.
Impress your guests with locally-inspired catering, a curated assortment of amenities, and the charm of downtown Lake Chelan.
THE PERFECT Venue FOR…
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The Backyard’s beautiful presentation, central location, and thoughtfully curated assortment of amenities and recommended vendors make it the perfect spot for opulent and intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions. The charm of the historic downtown and the beauty of Lake Chelan are within view, as well as locally adored hotels, restaurants, and wineries. The property offers guests a modern yet rustic wedding experience with easy options to enjoy the area throughout their stay. We can recommend trusted local event planners to help bring your vision to life!
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The Backyard space is the perfect venue for your intimate rehearsal dinner before your big day. Don’t stress about feeding your guests - our catering team has you covered! Reach out for details.
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The Backyard’s central location, communal seating plan, and included amenities make it the perfect space to host your next banquet, meeting, seminar, luncheon, cocktail hour, happy hour, or celebration. The handcrafted detail and historic aesthetic is also the perfect backdrop for marketing activations, launch parties, and other brand events. Our experienced team loves to collaborate with clients to execute your event vision.
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Looking for a location to host a rehearsal dinner, birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, engagement party, gender reveal, family reunion, micro-wedding, vow renewal, or fundraiser? The Backyard’s waterfront location is the perfect space to gather. Our handcrafted furniture, modern decor, open courtyard, and event expertise offer clients a stylized planning process.
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Both of our 14-person communal tables and benches and intimate two-person tables are wonderful for fostering a collaborative environment. We will work alongside you for the best creative environment for your event. Looking to collaborate with The Backyard on a wellness-inspired event? Let us know!
An Exquisite Catering Experience for your event in Chelan
Graze on fresh fruits and veggies, premium meat, and hand-selected cheeses while enjoying the privacy of our Chelan’s best-kept secret. We have savory options for appetizers, brunch, lunch, and dinner. The entire menu is gluten-free, and our catering staff will be on-site to assist with any extra dietary needs.
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HANDCRAFTED DETAILS
Intending to honor our local buildings charm we had a local craftsman balance the original early 1900’s architecture with our modern earthy finishes.
Underneath our handcrafted pergola on a private patio sits two large hand-poured concrete tables, exquisite cedar wood benches, sleek chairs, and hand-poured round tables.
An Intimate Waterfront Venue in chelan
From the stunning view of Lake Chelan on our private patio to watching the sunset form under our pergola. Our minimalist elements make this the perfect place to host your next event. Up to 125 guests with flexible rental options for brunch, lunch, dinner, and evening events.
COMMUNAL SPACE
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Permanent seating for up to 50 people
Additional seating available for up to 125
Two long communal tables for 14 people each
12 intimate two-person tables
Beautiful natural and modern lighting
Handcrafted details
Top-tier outdoor speakers
OUTDOOR COURTYARD
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Unlimited potential to customize your event specifically for your taste
Options include a catering area, additional seating, dance floor, bar, standing area, and more
Bistro lighting
Lake views
INCLUDED SERVICES + AMENITIES
Our experienced team loves collaborating with clients to make your event dreams come true.
DEDICATED AND EXPERIENCED EVENT MANAGER ONSITE // UP TO TWO PROFESSIONAL SERVERS // EXPERTLY COMPOSED LIST OF VENDOR RECOMMENDATIONS SUCH AS FLORISTS, EVENT COORDINATORS, WEDDING COORDINATORS, CATERING, PHOTOGRAPHERS, AND MORE // ENTHUSIASTIC ASSISTANCE IN DESIGNING YOUR EVENT // ON-SITE SECURITY // ACCESS TO GORGEOUS BRAND-NEW RESTROOM FACILITIES // VARIOUS SAFE AND FREE PARKING OPTIONS // INTUITIVE AND STREAMLINED ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING YOUR BANQUET LICENSE AND EVENT INSURANCE.
We invite you to walk the grounds of The Backyard, to feel its soul, and to envision your special day here. Contact us below and we’ll coordinate a time that works best for you – we can’t wait to celebrate together.
Envision Your Event With Us
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