Connect with fellow gardeners from across Washington State!

Located in a park-like setting, the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake is a perfect venue for the 2022 WSU Master Gardener Advanced Education Conference. With over 16,000 square feet of meeting space and the latest in conference technology, including complimentary Wi-Fi, it sets the stage for a first-class learning environment. 

A small town with a big cultural footprint, Olympia, WA is a haven for lovers of music, art, and outdoor activities.  Conveniently set between Seattle and Portland along the shores of the Puget Sound, Olympia is the capital city of Washington State and a vibrant meeting and leisure travel destination, featuring a historic downtown with eclectic shopping and dining.  Here, handcrafted is a way of life -  from farmers markets to local coffee to small batch beer, wine and spirits.  

Thurston County has plenty to offer with its diverse hiking and biking trails running through its cities and into its vast wooded acres.  Explore the 1.2 mile trail encircling Capitol Lake near our Hotel, or take in Percival Landing Park’s one mile boardwalk in downtown Olympia.  History buffs can take in a tour of the Capitol Building, the tallest freestanding masonry dome in North America.  Nature lovers can visit the Bill Frank Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge, an estuary for native fish, wildlife and plants.