The owner of a Tenino area event center called Hillside Farms, which has drawn complaints from neighbors as it has moved through the land-use process, came before the Thurston County Commission last week.
Hillside Farms is seeking a special-use permit so it can hold more events, but it was denied by the county hearings examiner. The owner is now appealing to the five-commissioner board.
Although the special use permit was denied, Wendler made clear this week that he is still open for business to host weddings, birthdays and other events at 1120 143rd Ave. SE, Tenino. The farm also grows lavender…