Equestria West at Bavaria Downs
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Equestria West at Bavaria Downs is a charming wedding venue located in Chaska, MN. No matter if you're traveling from the north, east, west, or south, you will be able to find this venue easily and stress-free. With two ballrooms, a stunning courtyard, friendly staff, and delicious food, the property will help you create the wedding of your dreams.
When you and your guests arrive at the gate of the Equestria West at Bavaria Downs, you will go down a winding road that will welcome you to the venue. Before your festivities, the staff will show you and your close wedding party to one of the fully-equipped dressing rooms. Within this private space, you will be able to get ready comfortably with the help of your glam team. The exchanging of vows can occur in the expansive courtyard that features lush greenery, beautiful shrubbery, and a water fountain. Depending on the size of your wedding, you have the choice between the smaller or larger banquet hall for your evening reception. Both of the event spaces boast an inviting atmosphere as well as an elegant interior design. Whether you want to host a celebration of 50 loved ones or 400+ guests, you can make it a reality at this property.
At Equestria West at Bavaria Downs, you will work alongside the property's event planner to ensure that your special day is tailored to fit your needs. With the onsite culinary team's 30 years of experience, you don't have to search too far to find extraordinary cuisine. To accompany your food selections, the venue has many bars and lounges for guests to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or drink. What's more, the staff can also provide cleanup services at the end of your event.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
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300+
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Ballroom
Estate
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Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
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5.0
out of 5.010 reviews
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Equestria West/Bavaria Downs garners rave reviews from couples and event planners alike for its impeccable service, stunning venue, and attention to detail. Reviewers commend the staff, particularly Ann Grant, for their professionalism, support, and communication throughout the planning process and on the day of the event. The venue is lauded for its flexibility, organization, and seamless execution, with guests praising the beautiful space, delicious catering, and overall stress-free experience. The knowledgeable and helpful team at Equestria West/Bavaria Downs consistently earns high recommendations from those who have celebrated their special occasions there.Review photos
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Kara C
5.0
2/03/2025
The team at Equestria West is second to none! They were so helpful during the planning process and kept me on track with the myriad of decisions that need to be made. Ann and her team were always available for questions if I needed them. Planning a wedding in less than 6 months was easier because of EW.
The day of my wedding went smoothly because of the team at Equestria West. They kept everyone on track and made sure the vendors were where they were supposed to be.
The venue is AMAZING and spacious for all of our guests and bridal party. There was nothing overlooked when they built this venue.
Jaden F
5.0
12/29/2024
Equestria West was the perfect venue for our wedding! Everything is in one place, the venue has so much flexibility and vendor recommendations to make all your wedding day dreams come to reality. The staff is amazing, from planning to day of coordinating, the communication and professionalism was amazing. My husband and I felt like we truly got to enjoy the day, the little and big moments, couldn’t have done that without Brittany and Michael!
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Laura O
5.0
10/24/2024
My husband and I would get married a million times over at Equestria West at Bavaria Downs! It was the absolute perfect wedding venue for us and they paid SO much attention to detail and put so much intention behind the venue itself - it's truly stunning and breath taking. Our guests could not say enough about how much they enjoyed the space and even made comments about how it was the most well-run and organized wedding they had ever been to! My husband and I felt SO well taken care of by the staff at Equestria West. They were constantly checking in with how we were feeling, giving us helpful suggestions, and taking care of things for us at every step of the way. We truly felt so stress free throughout the whole entire process and I give the Equestria West at Bavaria Downs staff complete props for that! Ann Grant specifically was our day-of coordinator. I can't say enough good things about Ann. Not only is she an expert at what she does, but she is so thoughtful, caring, and such a fun energy to be around! Her goal was to make us feel special and for our day to be the best day ever and she nailed it. Any questions we had, we could always reach out to Ann and she knew exactly how to help. She was also incredibly timely and communicative too. We appreciate Ann SO much and are so grateful that she had our backs during the process. We cannot recommend Equestria West at Bavaria Downs enough - I would HIGHLY recommend this wedding venue to everyone! You will be in the best hands possible! We love Bavaria Downs!
response 11/07/2024
Wow, thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review! We are absolutely thrilled t...
o hear that Equestria West at Bavaria Downs was the perfect venue for your special day. It warms our hearts to know that the attention to detail, the beauty of the space, and the service from our team made such a positive impact on your wedding experience.
We're especially happy to hear that Ann Grant played such a big role in making your day stress-free and enjoyable. She truly is a gem, and we’re so glad she was able to bring her expertise and fun energy to your celebration. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
It means the world to us that you felt so well taken care of and that your guests had such a great time. Thank you for recommending Equestria West so highly—we couldn’t ask for a better compliment! We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love, and if you ever want to celebrate another milestone here, we’d be honored to host you again!
Olivia M
5.0
10/10/2024
We absolutely loved getting married here! They made my dream wedding a reality!
Isabel N
5.0
8/19/2024
The Equestria West venue is absolutely stunning and the venue is structured to make for a seamless event - from the ceremony to cocktail hour and reception! The EQW team was incredibly supportive from day one and helped me select and coordinate with all of my vendors.
The day-of staff were extremely organized and did the necessary prep to understand my vision so that they could execute it on the day of the wedding without needing any help from me. They truly made the experience top notch.
I highly recommend this venue!!!
response 09/05/2024
Isabel, thank you for the lovely review! WOW!! These wedding pictures are absolutely stunn...
ing, thank you for sharing! We loved working with you and we are so happy to hear your wedding day was perfect! Wishing you all the best! Congratulations! :)
Melody H
5.0
7/18/2024
As a local wedding planner, I recently teamed up with Equestria West/Bavaria Downs to put on the Minnesota Bride Best of 2024 event. It was an amazing opportunity to work in such a beautiful venue.
Throughout the planning process, I worked closely with Ann, the venue director. She was incredibly organized and always responded promptly to my emails. Her professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail were truly remarkable. On the event day, she ensured everything ran smoothly and was a pleasure to work with.
I also want to acknowledge Allie and Brittany, who were a great help on the day of the event. They maintained a positive attitude and were very supportive throughout the day.
A big thank you to the entire team at Equestria West/Bavaria Downs. I couldn't have pulled off this event without you!
If you're looking for a venue for your upcoming wedding or event, I highly recommend considering Equestria West at Bavaria Downs.
xo, Melody
response 07/18/2024
Melody!! Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are so happy you had a wonderful plan...
ning experience with us. We absolutely LOVED working with you for the MN Bride Best of 2024 event!! Your work is incredible! We are looking forward to working with you again in the future!
Margot M
5.0
5/03/2024
Wow Wow Wow - this venue is top notch! The entire staff at Equestria West goes above and beyond to make your day perfect! The attention to details was outstanding and as the mother of the bride I really appreciated that! We all felt confident the day would be perfect and we did not worry about anything. Boy were we right! From Ann the coordinator, the suite attendants, the bartenders, the catering, the DJ, the photographers, the florist - all were wonderful to work with. The catering was fabulous in this beautiful space. We could not have asked for a better day. Everything was PERFECT! Thank you so much.
response 07/18/2024
Thank you so much for the kind review, Margot! We are so happy you loved Equestria West an...
d had a wonderful experience! Wishing you all the best!!
Maddie P
5.0
12/04/2023
I cannot say enough good things about our experience with Equestria! The staff was amazing to work with. They were communicative and made sure everything ran smoothly on the wedding day. We received many comments from our guests on how beautiful the venue was and how incredible the food was. 10/10 recommend using Equestria West as your wedding venue! You will not be disappointed!
response 12/06/2023
Thank you so much for the lovely review, Maddie! We are so happy you loved Equestria West....
We loved working with you. Congratulations on your marriage! Wishing you all the best!
Nensi X
5.0
10/17/2023
Every staff I interacted with, from the information gathering stage to wedding day, was professional through and through. The venue is beautiful, has multiple areas/options for ceremony (which I loved, and is a huge asset for MN's unreliable weather).
Ann Grant, the venue director at Equestria West, was the BEST to work with. She made planning so easy. She is so communicative, supportive, helpful and truly made us feel so special. You can feel her sincere energy and excitement which goes such a long way during what can sometimes be a stressful time! Our dream wedding day came to life because of all of her efforts. She is an absolute gem to work with!!!
response 10/25/2023
Nensi, thank you so much for the kind review! We are so happy you loved Equestria West. Co...
ngratulations on your marriage! Wishing you all the best!
Dana G
5.0
10/17/2023
The entire experience at Equestria West was exceptional. The staff was professional and went above and beyond the expected service. The attention to all details was outstanding. Everything went perfect thanks to an organized, friendly, efficient and amazing staff. They made sure the day was what the bride and groom dreamed of.
Ann helped us all the way through the process. She is outstanding at her job. Her communication was top notch. She knew every detail and was very organized. She has a calm friendly and confident demeanor. I could feel we were in good hands.
The entire experience was excellent! Such a beautiful venue for such a beautiful day!
Thank you for making everything outstanding.
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