Venue

Outdoor Wedding Venue

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This 11 Acre Venue is in a natural setting overlooking the waters of Turnagain Arm and backdropped by the mountains of the Chugach State Park.  Have a wedding in mind?  Schedule an appointment with Arlene (907) 444-6898 for a tour to see the venue in person and envision what your ceremony & reception could look like!

Walk under the White Peak Pole Tent… There are two large canopy tents to choose from:  20×80 and a 40×60.  Each tent has event flooring and a dance floor.  If more than the canopy is needed, window walls are available to protect against inclement weather.  Use your imagination to create your unique outdoor wedding suited just for your family and friends!  You will provide from your choice of vendors, the tables & chairs, the food & drinks, the decorations, the entertainment, and the outdoor restrooms.

Walk inside the Turnagain View Lodge… The log home is a great gathering space for the rehearsal evening, the day of the event, and for lodging 12 overnight guests.   There are 3 bedrooms that can be used as private dressing areas for the bride & her bridesmaids and the groom & his groomsmen.  There are 2 living room areas, an open kitchen that can be used for catering or personal cooking, and a deck that wraps around the entire middle floor.

Walk through the Camping & Firepit Areas and drive around the Parking Areas…  There’s a lot to see!

We are located 30 minutes south of Anchorage, Mile 104 Seward Highway, behind Indian Valley Mine, National Historic Site and a brief 20 minutes from the Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, Alaska.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Arlene & Roger Cowles

(907) 444-6898

Matilda Cowles

(907) 230-4712

indianvalleymine@gmail.com

White Peak Pole Tent  w/Floor & Dance Floor

How to calculate the approximate cost of your event:

Step 1 – Choose a tent size that is appropriate for the number of guests attending your event.

20×80 White Peak Pole Tent  

  • $3,200 max 30 guests
  • $3,700 max 50 guests
  • $4,800 max 100 guests

40×60 White Peak Pole Tent  

  • $6,000 max 150 guests
  • $7,400 max 200 guests
  • $8,400 max 240 guests

 Both Tents

  • $7,800 max 100 guests
  • $9,500 max 150 guests
  • $11,400 max 200 guests
  • $12,400 max 240 guests

Turnagain View Lodge

Step 2 -OPTIONAL Add-ons:  Choose 1 Dressing Room or 3 Dressing Rooms with or without Overnight Accommodation

$ 500  One Dressing Room

  • Rock Room w/ ensuite Bathroom
  • Adjoining Sitting Room

$2,500  Three Dressing Rooms 

  • Rock, Paper, & Scissor Rooms w/ 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Living Rooms
  • Kitchen & Dining Area
  • Wrap-around Deck

$3,700  Three Dressings Rooms  w/Overnight Accommodations 

  • 2 – 12max Overnight Guests Accommodations plus Anchorage Room Taxes $144
  • 3 Bedrooms w/ 3 Bathrooms
  • 2 Living Rooms
  • Kitchen & Dining Area
  • Wrap-around Deck

Step 3 -OPTIONAL Add-ons:  Choose additional days for Rehearsal & Decorations and other options as listed below.

Additional Days

  • $  600   Rehearsal & Decorate Tent
  • $1,200  Rehearsal & Decorate Tent and Lodge
  • $2,500  Rehearsal & Decorate Tent and Lodge w/Overnight Accommodations for 2-12max guests + room tax $144
  • Additional Overnight Accommodations before Rehearsal Day and after Event Day are regular nightly rates
  • Camping $10 per person / No Hook-ups

 

Step 4: Add the cost of step 1, 2, and 3 together!

EXAMPLE 1:  100 guests  20×80 tent ($4,800)  no add-ons

$4,800

EXAMPLE 2: 100 guests  20×80 tent ($4,800) + one dressing room ($500) + rehearsal & decorate tent ($600)

$4,800 + $500 + $600= $5,900

EXAMPLE 3: 100 guests  20×80 tent ($4,800) + three dressing rooms w/overnight ($3,844) + rehearsal & decorate tent and lodge ($1,200)

$4,800 + $3,844 + $1,200= $9,844

Amenities we Provide

  • 11 Acres of Outdoor Event Space  |  Natural Setting  |  Alaskan owned and operated
  • Expansive Panoramic Views of the Chugach & Kenai Mountain Ranges and the Tidal Waters of Turnagain Arm
  • 20’x80′ Peak Pole Tent  |  Window Walls available  |  max100 guests  |  Event Floor & Dance Floor
  • 40’x60′ Peak Pole Tent  |  Window Walls available  |  max240 guests  |  Event Floor & Dance Floor
  • Spacious Grounds for your Wild Alaskan Imagination  |  Available Space for additional Tents if desired
  • 1/2 Acre Groomed Lawn | Pond
  • 3,700 Sq Ft Log Home |  3 Story Log Home  | 3 Bedrooms  | 3 Bathrooms  |  2 Living Rooms
  • 2,000 Sq Ft Wrap-Around Deck  |  Rocking Chairs and Lounge chairs  |  3 Outdoor Metal Tables & Chairs
  • Log Home has 3 levels with 3 Bedrooms  &  3 Bathrooms  –  one on each floor
  • Automobile access to 1st & 2nd floor provides ease of unloading & wheelchair accessibility
  • Lodge has a max12 Overnight Guest Accommodations limit
  • Lodge has a fire safety occupancy load of max30 guests
  • Open Living Room and Dining area
  • Equipped Kitchen sufficient for Catering  | Personal Cooking  | Potluck  |  Food Trucks
  • Refrigerator & Freezer Space Available
  • Wi-Fi  |   Starlink Speed
  • Large Picture Windows – No Wide Screen TV – No TV Period
  • Laundry Services available upon request – No Washer & Dryer for guest use
  • Children must be supervised at all times | Pac & Play | Highchair
  • Pet, Shoe, & Smoke Free
  • Yard Games  |  Corn Hole  3 sets available
  • Tent Camping  | Car Camping  | Small RV Camping no hookups
  • Fire Pit Gathering Area | Grill Attachments and Spark Guard  |  Firewood available
  • Parking Area

What you must provide 

  • Outdoor Restrooms
  • Tables & Chairs
  • Decorations
  • Entertainment
  • Food & Drinks
  • Event Insurance

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