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Wedding & Baby Showers

One of the most commonly asked for events at the Inn are showers. Baby Showers or Wedding Showers, they are both similar, celebrating new beginnings. Now that we have the new Grand Victorian Ballroom, we are now able to offer a package that wil… Read more
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Refresh and Revive

As we close out the first month of 2025 we see a lot of change, from the weather to political. Some of this is exciting and some of it raises concerns and causes stresses. No matter what your personal struggles or fears are, or the fliside of joys a… Read more
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2025 Legislative Session, overnight and short term lodging options.

We have been hosting lobbyists, lawmakers, business people and constituents at our Inn for over 25 years. Some are here for one night while testifying on bills, while others take advantage of our longer term lodging while here for the entire session.… Read more
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Recipes from the Inn

Even if you have not stayed at the Inn, you may have tried some of our food. The Espresso Bar serves some of our baked treats, or maybe you have shared a meal with us. Regardless you should know Casey does the majority of the cooking. Nathan does bak… Read more
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Hikes and Trails in Olympia

Here in Olympia we find pride and joy in our environment and love to enjoy all the greenery surrounding us. At the Swantown inn we are happy to share these enchanted spaces with you and are here to recommend the best of the best. Have a look at these… Read more

Reviewing 2023 and Planning 2024

We typically make some sort of post on Facebook, either for the Inn or on our private personal pages, in regards tohow we are doing at the Inn and personally. I thought it would be a nice idea to make this a bit more public and transparent, as so man… Read more

Why is the Swantown Inn a great place to hold a small or elopement wedding?

The Swantown Inn is a great place to hold a small wedding or elopement for a number of reasons: It is a historic and beautiful building. The Inn was built in 1887 and has been lovingly restored to its former glory. The older part of the Inn provid… Read more

We asked AI - Why would you want to stay at the Swantown Inn?

We all have heard about the rise of Artificial Intelligence or AI. We thought it might be fun to see what it (Google's Bard in this case) thinks about us as an Inn. We asked "Why would I want to stay at the Swantown Inn?". Here is what it told us, wi… Read more

Unwind and Relax: A Guide to the Perfect Bed and Breakfast Experience

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Do you need a break from the stress and chaos of your job and home? Look no further than a cozy and comfortable bed and breakfast. In this guide, we will offer tips and advice on how to make th… Read more

The Olympic's Loop

Right in our backyard are the beautiful and majestic Olympic Mountains, part of the Olympic National Park. It always amazes me how during our high tourist season we get both regional and international guests who have Mount Rainier National Park on th… Read more