Willows Lodge

Willows Lodge is one of the most serene hotel experiences I've had in the Pacific Northwest. I love all the gardens and little hidden gems throughout the property. The spa bathing pool is so relaxing, surrounded by a variety of plants and flowers with birds chirping in nearby trees. The rooms are spacious and so warm and inviting. It was very easy to relax at this property and I slept so peacefully in the quiet room with all the comforts one could ask for. This place is top notch.

If you are a walker the path along the river is beautiful. If you like a simple but tasty dinner, the bar area is fabulous. If you just want to chill, the outdoor area was great on a chilly evening. I will be back in the near future for additional experiences.

This is a great, great wonderful place. If you are staying anywhere in the area, don’t bother to shop around. Just stay here. We will be back. The staff was wonderful and added immensely to the enjoyable experience. We originally planned on only one night. We extended and sorry we could not stay longer.

Amazing experience, you feel like you are worlds away and yet we were only an hour from our home. Great dinner at the Barking Frog and easy walk to some of the best wineries. It was our second time staying at Willows, there will many more to come in the future

There’s something sacred about wine country mornings... the hush, the filtered light, the promise of carbs... And at Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Washington, breakfast on the patio is as close to main character energy as a keynote speaker and mom of five can get. I was there for business... facilitating a team-building workshop for one of my favorite clients just down the road... but this Workcation became one of my best blends of “work” and “cation” yet. From the moment you pull into the drive, Willows Lodge reads like a well-kept secret. Think wood beams, mossy landscaping, and just enough PNW fog to feel mysterious. You instantly exhale. It’s upscale without the ego. Romantic without being cloying. And incredibly well-located for those of us who love to be close to wineries, restaurants, and professional obligations… in that order. We had a king room with a deep soaking tub, plush bedding, and a gas fireplace that flicked on with a button — which is about all my over-traveled executive brain had energy for. The minibar was curated like a bougie snack bar for adults (yes to the local chocolates and red wine), and the bathroom? Spa-like. Just the way I like to unwind after a day of strategy sessions and leadership real-talk. Complete with chocolates and rose petals! Let’s talk about the patio. We sat outside for breakfast, wrapped in fuzzy lodge robes with coffee steaming into the cool morning air. The vibe? Sundance Film Festival meets Pacific Northwest innkeeper fantasy. We were the only ones out there, which felt like a gift. The eggs were poached perfectly, the fruit tasted like it had been kissed by actual sunlight, and the staff treated us like long-lost regulars, not first-timers with too many questions about the jam. As the CEO of Workcations and the host of the show Not the HR Lady, I look for properties that allow me to lead a session, make a memory, and enjoy a glass of wine without switching hotels. Willows Lodge nailed the trifecta. After my session wrapped, Justin and I walked to tasting rooms, browsed the artisan shops nearby, and clinked glasses to a day well spent. Bonus? They’re pet-friendly, too... perfect for the Workcationers bringing the whole family (kids or four-legged). Would I Stay Again? I've stayed before this trip and I'm already planning on staying again and maybe checking out the adjacent restaurant... it's 20 courses, or something fabulous like that. Willows Lodge is what every "Bleisure" hotel should aspire to be: thoughtful, accessible, beautiful, and unbothered. It doesn’t scream at you with flashy design or over-service. It just gives you room to breathe, room to think, and the freedom to be a whole human... not just a job title. If you’re in the area for work, make Willows your home base. If you’re in the area for wine, stay longer. If you’re just burnt out and need a place that won’t ask too much of you? Willows Lodge is waiting.