THING

THING's own site documents an official round-trip shuttle run by Wanderlie, with two pickup points: downtown Seattle (Summit Convention Center, 9th Ave) and Factoria Mall in Bellevue (northwest corner, by Novilhos Steakhouse). This isn't an airport shuttle, a fly-in attendee would need to get from SEA into downtown Seattle or Bellevue first (via the 1 Line light rail or a rideshare), then catch this shuttle out to the farm, skipping parking entirely.

Remlinger Farms is roughly 30 miles east of SEA. Rideshare/taxi direct from the airport is the simplest single-leg option, since Carnation itself has no transit connection.

In Redmond, roughly 15-20 miles from Remlinger Farms and on the way in from SEA, the closest budget option to the venue itself. Free breakfast, WiFi, and parking; also runs a local area shuttle (not festival-affiliated).

≈ $97-169 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

Within about 2 miles of the Factoria Mall Wanderlie pickup point, convenient for attendees using the official shuttle rather than driving to the venue.

≈ $110-150 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

Off Highway 520 in Redmond, roughly 15 miles from downtown Seattle and a similar distance from the venue, free hot breakfast, indoor pool, and a light rail station within 5 minutes.

≈ $160-220 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

Near I-90 in Bellevue, about a 10-15 min drive from the Factoria Mall Wanderlie pickup point. Free breakfast, indoor pool, free self-parking.

≈ $170-230 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

The Pacific Northwest's signature luxury lodge, perched over Snoqualmie Falls roughly 15-20 miles from Remlinger Farms, a scenic splurge option that pairs the festival with the falls. Nightly lodge fee (valet parking, welcome beverage, WiFi) is included in the rate.

≈ $479-749 / night approx, book direct with the hotel

3225 158th Avenue Southeast, Bellevue, 98008, Carnation, WA

Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

2930 South 176th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188

Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates

The Snoqualmie Valley / Carnation area has modest but real short-term-rental supply, concentrated more around Snoqualmie and Fall City than Carnation itself. Seattle and Bellevue (the two official shuttle pickup cities) have much deeper inventory for attendees preferring to base there and ride the shuttle out.

THING's own official Lodging & Shuttles page actively curates nearby camping as its recommended overnight option for this non-camping venue, headlined by Girl Scouts of Western Washington's Camp River Ranch (about 5 minutes from the festival grounds) plus a list of alternative campgrounds including Honeysuckle Hollow, which the festival's own page notes runs its own round-trip shuttle to Remlinger Farms. Tolt-MacDonald Park, and Tall Chief RV Resort. Hipcamp's own regional directory below is a good starting point for browsing similar private-land options.