As a collective of professionals who believe that βa rising tide lifts all boatsβ our mission is to: Position Quimper Peninsula as a Premier Event and Wedding Destination by building a Strong and Inclusive Community.
Today at Fort Worden, we gathered with Robert Egger and neighbors from across our community, and the message was clear: what we need is here. ~wendell berry
What stuck with us is how much of this work is about place. The people, the skills, and the resources we need are already here on the Olympic Peninsula. When we build something together, right where we live, it lasts.
That`s the heart of QEC. Our members across East Jefferson County aren`t competing, we`re a collective, and we`re better for it.
Thank you to the Jefferson Community Foundation for facilitating the conversation and bringing local nonprofit leaders together, and to @planted_pt for the beautiful spread.
Thank you to Alex and @marketingmappedout for sharing how QEC supports her business.
If QEC has provided support to you or your business, and you would like to add a supportive comment for our LTAC grant, we`re still accepting submissions: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_Pc16RPu6PjSZrKFC75OH_xlI9bFhEgsPVZRjfacgmtW5gw/viewform?usp=header...
Quimper Events Collective is planning a styled photoshoot at Worthington Park in Quilcene in early November, and we`d love to feature your classic ride.
If you`d like to offer your car, email us at [email protected] or share a photo in the comments below, or tag a friend who owns a classic that might be a good fit for this project....
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our September get-together. After months of pouring energy into events for others, it meant a lot to pause and connect with other vendors in the community.
Huge thanks to @whitelotusfarm for hosting us in such a beautiful spot. πΈ. Be sure to check them out on the Jefferson County Farm Tour Saturday, September 19th, 10amβ4pm!
This month`s mixer is at White Lotus Farm, and if you haven`t been, you`re in for a treat. Beyond being a beautiful wedding venue, flower and produce fields, they`re home to a micro-bakery, a new farm stand and host farm stays in their cottage property, farmhouse suite, and RV camping.
Sept 9 ~ 5pm-7pm
Join us this month for a relaxed, potluck-style evening to catch up, swap stories from the summer, and reconnect. Bring a dish to share. Plates, cutlery and drinks will be provided.
RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/u/2/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4SM_OLfdiOQPG8Ac0DBZwm16pBzgBRaRRChNoXAcdS4kLoQ/viewform
πΈ Last call, member businesses! Bids for our winter styled shoot are due Monday, September 7 at 6pm.
This is your chance to show your work, connect with other QEC members, and build a shared library of images we can all use to promote weddings and events across the Olympic Peninsula and East Jefferson County.
It`s a paid, bid-awarded opportunity, open to QEC members. If you`ve been meaning to get your bid in, now`s the time. π²
Check your email for the link and additional info.
Questions? Drop them in the comments or send us a message....
Thank you to Claire and Kit of @sailorvineyard for hosting tonight`s Mix & Meet! π·
From the smell of lavender welcoming us in, to the last pour of the evening, you gave us a little piece of an Italian vineyard right here in Port Townsend.
Thank you for coming @a_tipsy_gypsy_life, @tapsattheguardhouse, @snowberry.weddings, @art.of.yarn, @palmskirts85, @wpquilceneweddings, @theresortatportludlow, @toombscreative, @wakeandwaveboards, @omosjewelry, @healingis_hot
Join us Monday, August 17 from 5β7pm at Sailor Vineyards for our monthly networking gathering. π·
Come see this one-of-a-kind spot for yourself β Sailor Vineyards doubles as both an event venue and a vacation rental, and it`s a beautiful reason to get out and connect with fellow event pros across the Olympic Peninsula. We`ll also have Heidi from Tipsy Gypsy β QEC`s board president β walking us through "How to Sell to Each Personality Type." Whether you`re booking weddings, corporate events, or everything in between, it`s a skill worth sharping. β¨ Open to non-members, too! If you`ve been curious about the Collective, this is a great low-key way to meet us. RSVP in the comments so we know to expect you. See you there! π π Sailor Vineyards | East Jefferson County...
Behind every smooth wedding, dinner, or celebration is a crew that knows what they`re doing β and we`re building a list of exactly those people.
We`re putting together a roster of experienced, credentialed folks who are open to event work, so our member businesses have a go-to list when they need an extra set of skilled hands. Servers, bartenders, catering crew, setup and teardown, day-of support β if you`ve done the work, we want your name on the list.
If you`re open to picking up event work, add your name π https://forms.gle/rpBLAuBmt9aqvodM8
Point Wilson Lighthouse standing tall against the Salish Sea β what a view to take in. π
We had the joy of touring this iconic beacon at Fort Worden Historical State Park, tucked right here in East Jefferson County. History, coastline, and those wide-open water views all in one spot.
π Picture a micro wedding here: your closest people gathered, the lighthouse as your backdrop. Intimate, unforgettable, and unmistakably Olympic Peninsula.
Even better? Book one of the on-site vacation rentals, so you and your guests can stay right where you celebrate.
Dreaming up your own coastal celebration? Our members would love to help bring it to life. π€
π Fort Worden State Park | Point Wilson Lighthouse
