Lazy Mountain Acres

Lazy Mountain Acres is a gorgeous 39-acre property, nestled between Lazy Mountain and the Matanuska River in Palmer, Alaska. Lazy Mountain Acres is a female-owned, Alaska Native-owned, family business, located just 45 miles from Anchorage. This romantic setting consists of our terraced peony fields, planted with 2,500 peony roots of 14 different varieties, a rustic horse barn surrounded by flourishing wild forests, stunning mountains, and sprawling hay fields. From elopements to extravagant ceremonies, the onsite team will be ready to make your ideal nuptial vision into a reality. Facilities and Capacity Lazy Mountain Acres is being transformed into a rustic event venue with three outdoor wedding sites and a 6,000 square foot, fully renovated horse barn, available in the summer of 2023, for weddings, family reunions, corporate business meetings/retreats, and other events. Outdoor Ceremony Locations The Amphitheater that overlooks the peony fields and the Matanuska River Valley and Talkeetna Mountains. The terrace seating and large grass stage has seating for up to 250 guests for ceremonies, services, and performances. The Mountain View Deck is a platform built over a meadow vale with a view of the surrounding forest and Pioneer Peak. The Mountain View Deck can accommodate 100 guests for ceremonial events. The Woodland Garden is accessed by way of a magical, wood inlaid pathway that leads to an outdoor chapel overlooking the Chugach Mountains. The Woodland Garden can accommodate 100 guests for ceremonial events. The large, manicured lawn can accommodate a wedding tent to host large receptions for hundreds of people with the Alaskan mountain range as a backdrop. Guests and couples can enjoy the picturesque views, thousands of colorful peonies during peak season, and enchanted forests found throughout the premises. Indoor Facilities & Accommodations The upper hay loft of the fully renovated Horse Barn will accommodate up to 155 guests for receptions, ceremonies, and parties. The lower level features a bridal suite, four guest rooms (that can sleep up to12 guests), multiple bathrooms, a caterer’s kitchen, and living room area. There are two additional residences on property (that can sleep up to 9 guests each), available for wedding party guest rentals. Lazy Mountain Acres is pet-friendly and welcoming to couples who want to incorporate their furry companions into their ceremony. The property is Handicap Accessible with ample parking is available onsite. Services Offered The team behind Lazy Mountain Acres looks forward to working with all couples wanting to host their weddings, engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, and vow renewals. We provide seating for all outside venues, and tables and Chiavari fruitwood chairs for our indoor events. Lazy Mountain Acres is pleased to offer quality China, flatware, glassware, linens, decorative and other rental items for your wedding or event.