Adytum Sanctuary

We stayed at Adytum for three days recently. I have stayed at a lot of very nice places in my life but none with quite the care and attention to detail shown add Adytum. Unlike most nice hotels or bed-​and-​breakfasts, the room was decorated with furnishings from France, art everywhere you looked, and everything you could possibly need. The owner of this beautiful home has shown great concern for the quality of each item. Even the garbage in the bathroom was made of marble.
The view from the room and the deck was beautiful to say the least. It was also well situated between Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens, so we took advantage of that visit Mount Saint Helens for the first time.
There are no restaurants to walk to but we didn’t care. There was a lovely kitchenette which was well supplied, and we enjoyed each meal on the deck, taking in the view. Make sure you bring a cooler with the base items you need for your lunch or dinner — breakfast is supplied.
This is a highly recommended get away for a couple.

Here’s why it’s awesome.
1. Kat. She’s the heart and soul of this beautiful property and is super generous in many ways
2. Lovely amenities
3. It’s like staying as a house guest at a friend’s place. .worlds better than a stuffy b&b or a faceless hotel. I was happy happy happy there (and you will be too)
Okay, so here’s what you should do in the Orion suite.
1. Sit in the salt water hot tub at sunset and with your wine while the pups and kitties lay on the deck behind you. Keep your eyes peeled for owls in the trees and watch the sun set over the lake (There are binoculars in the Orion suite)
2. Be grateful and meditative
3. Go from the sauna, to the amazing shower, to the hot tub
4. Bring some food to grill for dinner. We opted for steaks, corn, potato. Kat provided a watermelon and bowl of fruit in the suite and even offered extra onions and potatoes if I needed them. There’s a pantry full of dry goods to cook with in the suite. Tons of pots and pans and breakfast is in the fridge to cook in the morning.
5. Walk the property, and the dogs with come with. Bring the provided lantern at night. There’s a fire pit toward the back of the house. Pass the big garden on the left of the house and find the gazebo toward the end. S’ more it up. (Smore ingredients also provided) (Incredibly generous)
6. Go explore the area. but don’t stray too far for too long. This is a property I didn’t really care to leave. It’s a destination in itself. If your focus is on travel and you have a short amount of time, I’d sleep elsewhere. It’ll just bum you out to leave so soon. If you’d like to stay and enjoy this sanctuary for as long as possible… by all means. I’m so going back.
xx
Amanda

My husband and I had such a romantic and lovely time at Adytum Sanctuary. The landscape and mood of our suite was both relaxing and invigorating. The owners are both very accommodating and respectful of privacy. The amenities are wonderful — private sauna, clean salt water hot tub with lovely views, fire pit over yet another lovely view of the lake, a fully stocked pantry, and so much more. My husband and I had fell in love this place and will be returning.

my husband and me spent a night in this beautiful guest house and were very beautifully hosted even though came by spontaneously. The hosts were very generous and welcoming ! We definitely recommend this place and hope will visit them again soon!

I have just returned home from the most restful, reset-​my-​mindset journey! Not only is the view breathtaking, the birdsong is absolutely symphonic The grounds are purely joyous… the koi pond and water feature quickly becoming one of my favorite places to sit with my thoughts. Exactly what I needed.
And the suite, the Orion suite… oh my, perfectly luxurious and private. The sauna was a delight, so relaxing.
Lastly (but definitely not least!), the hosts… The Carrolls. I’m not sure I have words just yet to describe them. So respectful, caring, charming… probably two of the most delightful humans I’ve had the pleasure of meeting.
I am already planning my next visit!
5÷29÷14 edit: I completely neglected to mention the wonderful nutritional counseling I opted to receive during my stay! Not because it wasn’t worthy of the review, I just wasn’t sure this is the proper forum.
Well after thinking about it a few days, I find I must mention just how informative and helpful both Kat and Dr. Donn are when it comes to healthy living. Kat has me started on an incredible journey… one that I hope will add many years to my life! Not to mention many more trips to Adytum!

My wife and I found this place through the Unilocal reviews and decided to stay here to celebrate our 1^st anniversary. I’m so glad we tried something new– the owners have put together a really special place.
We pulled in late in the afternoon and the owner had a bottle of champagne chilled for us, adirondack chairs set out and a fire pit for us to sit out and watch the sunset over the lake.
We had a short stay but had a really great time. The suite we chose was on the first floor and felt really private. The place was really nicely done.
A little off the beaten path, but we enjoyed our accommodations and will be back and will spend more time on our next visit.

My significant other and I had the pleasure of staying at Adytum the evening of September 14. The best word to describe our experience was magical. The grounds and the rooms are absolutely stunning. Once we walked into our room, I never wanted to leave. The jacuzzi tub in the bathroom was lovely.
Dash and Gabriel, the canine hosts, were delightful. Very sweet dogs. We had the pleasure of having both of them hang out with us on our deck.
The hot tub was saline instead of chlorine. I’ve never experienced one of those before and what a nice surprise. No overbearing smell and my skin felt amazing afterwards.
If I could visit Adytum on a regular basis, I would. It is the nicest place I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting.

What a great find! I took my family of four to Adytum for the weekend and stayed in the 2 bedroom suite on the second floor. We grilled brats on the gas grill, roasted marsh mellows in the fire pit, and took a dip in the sauna. We even got a tour of the grounds from Dash, the smartest and most well behaved tourdog ever!
The best thing about this place is the aromas. From the flowers in the garden to the aromatherapy scents wafting in the rooms, this is a great place to rejuvenate and unwind.

Wow. Adytum is a place of luxury and serenity. Kat is an amazing hostess, so thoughtful and calm, and Donn is a great conversationalist. Together they have created a respite that is definitely worth your time.
The house is well appointed and quite comfortable. The hot-​tub on a misty winter night was just awesome, and the Turkish steam room felt so healthy. Kat’s cooking in the morning was phenomenal. Our only regret is not having more time to spend at Adytum.
Discover Adytum yourself. You’ll be happy you did.

I cannot agree more with all of the other reviews that have been posted on behalf of Adytum.
I am pretty sure my mouth was wide open during the entire tour of the house that Kat gave us upon arrival. Everything is so wonderfully thought out and the details of the house just got better and better. We did not have the opportunity to meet Donn, but Kat was like a breath of fresh air and I couldn’t get enough of what she had to say. I could’ve listened to her talk for hours on end. She’s very intelligent, knowledgeable, and passionate, and the best part is that she genuinely wants to listen and learn from her guests as well.
There are only two times in my life that I have ever wanted to keep my eyes open and not go to sleep. And the evening spent at Adytum was one of them. It was an amazing clear night and there was perfect view of the Milky Way and millions upon millions of stars. We even saw two shooting stars! We were able to enjoy the evening watching the stars in the hot tub in between playing in our fire pit that was all set up for us upon arrival, including fixins’ for smores in the pantry. We stayed on a Thursday night and it was if we had the whole house to ourselves. The turkish steam room and the facial masks offered by Kat to use (at a small price) were beyond words relaxing. I could seriously go on and on and on about this place because it is that good, but I will leave you to form your own opinions, and I know they will all be good ones.
My only suggestions to people coming to stay are these, bring wine! Or any delicious beverage you drink in a relaxing environment. Bring your own food/​dinners, there is a grill and small fridge and all the utensils/​plates/​cups you will need. I say bring your own because although the two area restaurants, chinese and mexican, are delicious, you will seriously be disappointed if you have to leave the property at all after you arrive. I also agree with another reviewer that if possible, you should take 2 days here, you will definitely appreciate the extra time spent, but I’m sure will still be a little depressed to leave, as were we.

We came here for a long 2 day weekend. I highly recommend going for at least 2 days… you will feel cheated with at least one, I think… because it is truly so relaxing there. We both work Type A jobs, very high stress. From the moment we arrived… I felt like I knew Kat from our emails and the hug was warm and genuine. They really want to share their beautiful space! We got the grand tour and then were shown to our area. We had chosen the Orion Suite lockout, as it has a separate entrance, private patio, bbq area and a small kitchenette. It was beyond perfect! Since we were getting away, we opted not to eat with the other guests, but next time we just might… Kat and Donn gave us a few muffins the next morning for the road, and they were amazing! YUM!
Everything in the suite (and the rest of the house) is first class luxury, without being showy or feeling sterile. It is warm, inviting, serene and comfy. I wish I had more adjectives! We spent our days on the golf course, then came home to this view (see the photo) Wow! Our favorite place was the hot tub… we took bottles of wine there and sat for hours! It’s saltwater, so no chlorine smell. Watched the sun set, then sat under the stars. We left after 2 nights, feeling well rested and completely at ease. I know we will be back!

My husband and I stopped here prior to getting on route 101 for our west coast honeymoon road trip. This place is awesome, and provided some much needed relaxation. The views itself from the bed and breakfast are breath-​taking, overlooking Lake Maryland. The flowers and gardening on the property are gorgeous. The owners Kat and her husband are very welcoming and accommodating. Kat made us dinner reservations without us even asking her! How sweet! Her breakfasts are to die for and are waist friendly too! Everything was low-​fat, organic and gluten-​free. We were stuffed! The hot tub overlooking Lake Maryland was divine. And the sauna was amazing! If you love bed and breakfasts, you must try this place out. Only wish we could have stayed for longer than one night. Thanks again Kat and Don for everything!!!

I want to thank you Kat and Donn for making the stay there wonderful. This place was heavenly. Just to wake up and enjoy the hot tub and/​or the sauna. Then a walk around the grounds enjoying the breath taking views. The breakfast was fantastic. This place has the perfect amount of hospitality and tranquility. This is a place I would recommend to anyone that wants to have a great relaxing weekend with great food.

My husband and I needed a wintertime retreat and decided to give Adytum a try. We have never had a more relaxing weekend! We stayed in The Star of the North and this is what we enjoyed about our stay:
— The breakfasts were creative, healthy (vegetarian and I think for the most part gluten-​free), and made us feel like we were dining in our own private, upscale restaurant.
— We made use of the Jacuzzi tub in the room along with some lavender bath salt.
— We went hot tubing before breakfast on a picturesque snowy morning.
— The entire house is so carefully and exquisitely decorated that it makes me wish I was an art major and could appreciate the collection from around the world more!
— The two dogs and cat were such sweethearts and became our quick friends.
— We ate some of the best Mexican I’ve ever had at this little place out of a convenience store nearby.
— We enjoyed a bottle of wine with our room.
— There was a selection of movies for our perusal on the large TV in front of the bed.
— I had the most restful sleep I’ve ever experienced. Kat mentioned that the bed in this room has a magnet in it which facilitates restful and productive sleep (meaning that it cuts off an hour or two of the sleep your body needs).
— We enjoyed a long hike down to the fish hatchery and took in a magnificent view of area — who knew the little town of Mossyrock could look as gorgeous as the breathtaking greenery and diverse terrain of New Zealand?
Kat and Donn are great for conversation and have such an amazing story of how Adytum came to be, along with some brilliant dreams for the future. We will be recommending to friends and hope to make it back someday!

Delightful.
Peaceful.
Magical.
Respite.
Oasis.
Adytum was all of that and more.
Opening up their warm and gorgeous castle to you, Kat and Donn make great hosts that have that unique balance of being friendly and leaving you to discover on your own.
The rooms are beautiful, the First Light room, even at the smallest room, was still well appointed with a walk in closet modified into a treasure chest of books, movies, games, a mini fridge and food area (both stocked with snacks even!) water container, extra towels, blankets, serious, it’s like a huge cupboard of goodness.
Breakfast was divine, seriously, that woman should open up a restaurant closer to me so I can eat there all the time! We stayed two days and were sad to go, I could have been happy there for a week.
They have a myraid of animals that roam about and we made fast friends with the cat and pups, having those as tourguides around the grounds was a nice welcome.
But let me tell you, that Turkish steam shower? Wow. WOOOOOOWWWWW! As relaxing as it sounds. Maybe more so.
Overall, I can’t wait to return and with the great prices and fantastic food that comes along with it, it’s a sure thing we’ll be back again and again.
Thanks to both Kat and Donn for creating such a lovely space within just a few hours drive of busy Seattle.

This place is beyond words. What Kat and Donn have created is something beautiful. Every detail is thought out with such care, you could literally show up with pj’s and feel completely pampered.
Our days were filled with bocce ball, picnicking, bbq’ing, and just relaxing. Kat’s breakfasts were amazing and happened to be gluten-​free that weekend. The Orion suite was unbelievably wonderful, with a gorgeous view of the lake, our own little yard and fire-​pit, infrared sauna, a kitchenette area (complete with fixings for s’mores!!)…I could go on and on, but it is a place to experience on your own.
Thank you for giving us a little slice of heaven that weekend! (almost a year ago, but forgot to post)

This is as good as it gets. .. . from the outstanding and incomparable breakfasts each morning to the gorgeous views both inside and outside, to the charming and gracious host and hostess with brains, good taste, and impeccable manners, to the innate desire to make one’s stay a memorable experience, you just cannot beat Adytum. I have traveled the World, from China, to India, to South America, Australia, and throughout North America, and there have been charming and nice places to stay, but none like here. I definitely and without hesitation give Adytum 5 stars and would easily give it more but the choice was limited to just five.

This is an experience you will never forget! The property itself is beautiful inside and outside. As my partner stated, «It is a foodie’s place to be.» Kat and Donn spent 2 – 3 hours preparing us breakfast and we were the only guests in their home. Breakfast consisted of fresh juiced veggie shooters, gluten-​free belgian waffles, roasted potatoes and fresh fruit parfait with house-​made blueberry compote. Not to mention fresh baked muffins and scones where the remaining were given to us to snack on for the day. They can accomodate many food preferences and serve organic foods. The animals are an added bonus for some amazing cuddle time. The suites are beautiful with an impeccable view. I hope to return very soon.

My husband and I had a fantastic time at Adytum. The view of the lake is amazing and Kat was so accommodating. We loved the salt water hot tub, making smores in the fire pit, the infrared sauna and the world class homemade breakfast that Kat prepared for us. If you are looking for a relaxing, rejuvenating place to stay, go to Adytum. You leave feeling like part of the family!

We first heard about Adytum on Tippr earlier this year, and it truly was a blessing! We had a weekend away before our wedding, and it was all we wanted, plus so much more. A perfect chance to reconnect, relax and enjoy the beauty surrounding Adytum. Kat and Donn were the most amazing hosts … and breakfasts were incredible: healthy, fresh and delicious! We loved it so much that we decided to plan our «minimoon» there — a few days away after the wedding. (Our honeymoon is four months later!) Once again, it was amazing… a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi tub with a cup of tea and therapeutic bath salts was just what I needed the day after the festivities! We were treated to rose pedals on our bed, and heart shaped carrot cake, along with some wine. Adtytum is quite the amazing getaway!