Welcome to Tyee Arts, our beloved 80-acre property nestled in the foothills of the North Cascades.

Affectionately known as “Tyee,” this land is home to vibrant alder and cedar groves, winding forest trails, open meadows bathed in sunlight, a natural outdoor amphitheater, wetland habitats, a small fruit orchard, and a rich diversity of wildlife. It’s a place where nature, creativity, and community come together.

At the heart of it all is our open-concept Learning Center, featuring over 1,000 square feet of classroom space, a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen, host/staff kitchen, and a spacious outdoor patio complete with a firepit. Indoor restrooms are available as well.

Just steps away, you’ll find the Honeychurch Antiques showroom—a 11,000-square-foot space filled with antiques and treasures. This unique venue also doubles as a flexible event space and features a custom Iyengar yoga wall, making it ideal for larger classes or gatherings.

Our educational workshops are thoughtfully designed to help you learn a new skill, explore creative practices, and connect with others in a truly resplendent setting. At the core of our vision is the belief in the power of a revitalized wild forest—one that nurtures community, supports the land, and allows both people and wildlife to flourish.

Explore upcoming workshops and class offerings here.

Whether you're planning a private event or you're an artist or educator looking to host a class or retreat, Tyee offers a beautiful and flexible space to support your vision. Our Learning Center, yoga room, and outdoor areas are available for hourly and day-rate rentals. Learn more or get in touch here.

From the Founders
John and Laurie Fairman

In 2018, we were lucky enough to purchase the property located at 21301 Tyee Road in the foothills of the Skagit Valley.  After a long search to find a new “retired” home for Honeychurch Antiques and Glenn Richards, the Tyee property presented itself. It was much more than we were looking for; but, when we explored its 80 acres, we realized that this presented us the perfect opportunity to bring our passion for learning and teaching to life!

“I think having land and not ruining it is the most beautiful art that anybody could ever want to own. “

- Andy Warhol

Environmental Stewardship

Before we came along, our 80 acres of Skagit County foothills, home of Tyee Arts, had been harvested for its old growth timber resulting with the land opened up to bring about the herd of inevitable cattle which were traded in for golf carts and sand pits with their accompanying McMansion. The home had been abandoned and the property had been neglected, left to the powers of the Himalayan Blackberries along with a myriad of other invasive plants all which worked against native successional growth developing. Enter the Tyee Forest Management Plan wherein our desired future condition is a healthy native late-seral (aka old growth) forest. This is a long term plan that requires active management and the natural processes of forest ecology. We are committed to showcasing this process as a matter of vital education to the public. 

We remain dedicated to nurturing and restoring our forestry lands through state sponsored forestry and wetland restoration programs and showcasing the micro environment that our property holds. We aim to offer a host of learning experiences in our outdoor classroom including, but not limited to, edible foraging classes, mushroom identification, medicinal herb foraging and outdoor survival classes.

Indigenous Recognition

At Tyee Arts, we humbly and respectfully acknowledge that we gather on the ancestral homelands of the Coast Salish Peoples. We recognize them as the original stewards of this land and honor their ongoing connection to it. This acknowledgment is offered with intention and commitment to learning, listening, and building accountable, continuous relationships with Indigenous communities. We believe that speaking these truths is a meaningful step toward healing and right relationship.