Inn Details
Our 1908 Craftsman style home is located at the edge of downtown Olympia. You can ditch your car and enjoy Oly on foot. People call Fertile Ground an "oasis" because we're surrounded by greenery in the midst of the concrete around us. With mature fruit and nut trees and a large garden, you'll think you're out in the country. Children love it here. Our toy boxes are stocked and the outdoors holds much to be discovered and eaten.
Our mission is to demonstrate urban sustainability. If you're already familiar with common environmental practices like recycling, composting and eating organic food, you'll feel right at home here. If not, we'd be happy to explain their importance, as well as our use of organic bedding, biodegradable detergents and energy saving appliances.
We are demonstrating ways to reduce consumption and waste. We love sharing what we know and learning more from our guests.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Capitol
- College Town
- Waterfront
- Beachside
- City
- Downtown
- Nearest major city: Seattle, WA (60 miles north)
- Directions to property:
From Interstate 5, take Exit 105 A (State Capitol)
Follow the exit ramp until it stops at Jefferson.
Turn Right on Jefferson.
Go 6 blocks and turn left on 9th Ave.
Go 2 blocks - Look for the cedar fence and arbor.
Park in front until you check-in, then we'll direct you to off-street parking in the back. - Nearest major airport: Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle Tacoma) 45 miles
- Directions from airport:
Take I-5 South to exit 105, approximately 1 hour depending on traffic - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars) All occupancy rates are subject to change - State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (one with a private bath)
- Single occupancy rate is $ 100.00
- Double occupancy rate is $ 110.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
- Other Accommodations: House
We also rent out the Atomic Ranch House, two miles east of downtown. This two bedroom ranch style house sits on wooded acres and has a great garden. Enjoy the baby grand piano, and other instruments around the fireplace. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready for your cooking prowess. Board games, dart board, books, wi-fi. But there's no telephone provided and there's no cable TV, just videos. http://atomicranchhouse.com
Amenities | In Room | | | Alarm clock | Bath robes | | Ceiling fans | Coffee/Tea facilities | | Desk | Hairdryer | | Internet Service | Wi-Fi |  | | On Site | | | Board games | DVD Player | | Library | Piano | | Radio | Satellite/Cable TV | | TV | Telephone | | VCR | Videos | | | Other Amenitites | | | Outdoor Seating | Organic food | | Organic Cotton Sheets | Juicer | | Marimba | Sauna |
Meals - A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: 6:30 - 9:30
- Breakfast is served in the Dining Room, In room
- Additional food services included in room rate: coffee ready EARLY, garden grazing, guest access to kitchen, popcorn for movies
- Special meals available: gluten-free, vegan, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
- Our signature dish is polenta pile
Freshly made herbacious polenta grilled with melted cheese on top piled high with shitake mushrooms, red peppers and something-from-the-garden, topped with scrambled eggs and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. Served with salsa or pesto.
Policies - Minimum stay required (2 night minimum June - September or $35 surcharge for 1 night)
- Smoking is allowed outside only (ashtrays provided)
- Limited accommodations for guest pets (service animals only)
- Children are welcome (we have a high chair, stroller, swings, toys, books, videos)
- No childcare is provided (Tempting, but no...)
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted (wine glasses and bottle opener in rooms)
- Deposit amount required (We don't take any money from you until after your visit.)
- Check in time is 4:00pm-6:00pm and Check out time is 11 am
- Cancellations:
You can reserve a room without a deposit. There is no charge for a cancellation. We just ask that if you must cancel, you give us as much notice as possible. We love our spontaneous days off and see no need to penalize you for them. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- NW Eco Tours
- NorthWest Eco Building Guild, South Sound Chapter
- Sustainable South Sound
Discounts available:| | 100% | 1 day per week free | Minimum stay: 7 days |
Innkeepers - Innkeeper(s): Karen Nelson and Gail Di Marzo
Karen has a flair for beauty and it's her artistic creation you'll see all around you. She paints and decorates. She makes the bouquets and the switchplate covers. She throws pottery and plays piano.
Gail has a flair for the mundane. She takes out the compost, updates the website and enjoys making breakfast and chatting with the guests. We're a great team! - The innkeepers speak: English, Spanish
- Pet(s) on the property: outdoor cats only
Area Attractions Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Parks, Capitol, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Zoo Onsite or Nearby Activities Bicycle riding trails, Billiards, Bird watching, Boating, Canoeing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Video Arcade, Water sports Olympia Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Olympia, Washington.
Contact Information
 
Fertile Ground Guesthouse311 9th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501 USA
Innkeeper(s)
Karen Nelson and Gail Di Marzo
Rates:
$100 - $110
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