Alaskan Wedding Venue and Peony Farm
Alaska
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
ATTENTION ALL BRIDES-TO-BE! Lazy Mountain Acres has an opening for your 2025 Summer Solstice Wedding on June 21! We also have availability on June 28. Contact us to book your dream wedding at our beautiful venue!
Thank you for considering Lazy Mountain Acres as the location for your special day. Nestled between Lazy Mountain and the Matanuska River in Palmer, Alaska, this stunning 39-acre wedding venue offers a unique blend of natural beauty and exceptional service, making it the perfect setting for your celebration.
Our Venue & Services - The team at Lazy Mountain Acres looks forward to working with you to ensure that your event is seamless and stress-free. We provide tables and seating for all events and take care of the set-up and teardown. This allows you to relax and enjoy your celebration without the hassle of managing logistics. Our goal is to create a magical experience for you and your guests, and we go above and beyond to make that happen.
Inclusive, Pet-Friendly & Accessible - Lazy Mountain Acres welcomes all couples to join us on our beautiful property. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and celebrated. Our venue is also pet-friendly, making it easy for couples to incorporate their furry companions into their ceremony. Our property is designed to be accessible for all guests. We have ample parking available on-site and our venues are handicap accessible, ensuring that everyone can comfortably enjoy your special day
Ceremony Sites - We are delighted to offer three stunning sites for your wedding ceremony, each with its unique charm and breathtaking views - The Amphitheater overlooking our peony field, the Mountain View Deck, and the magical Woodland Garden.
A New Pavilion & Enhanced Facilities - We are thrilled to share the exciting news for the 2025 wedding season! Our current wedding tent will be replaced by a stunning 40' x 80' pavilion, designed to offer an extraordinary ambiance for your special day. The pavilion will be elegantly adorned with chandeliers, vintage-style Edison patio lights, and white sheer draperies. We understand the importance of comfort and convenience, which is why we have constructed a spacious restroom building. This facility includes separate men's and women's restrooms with space for changing.
Accommodations - Our property includes two residences, each beautifully decorated and equipped to provide comfort and convenience for you and your guests. Each residence features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, living room and dining room.
Rentals - We offer a wide selection of high-quality rental items to enhance your event, including China, flatware, glassware, linens, and decorative items. All our rental items are on-site, so you don’t have to worry about picking them up or cleaning and returning them after your event.
Contact us - We look forward to the possibility of hosting your unforgettable wedding at Lazy Mount Acres.
Native American-owned and Woman-owned Business
7+ years in business
Speaks English
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Garden
Mountain
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Rentals & Equipment
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Meet the team
Barbara Donatelli
Owner
Hello, my name is Barbara Donatelli, of Lazy Mountain Acres. My family is Yup'ik Eskimo and I was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska. I moved to Palmer in 2018 with my family to start a peony farm and added the wedding venue in 2023. Cheryl Tcimpidis joined our team 2022 as Manager, she helps with all the arrangements and venue questions.
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5.0
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Rachel G
5.0
6/29/2026
This venue is absolutely stunning, even in the rain it was amazing!
We had the most magical wedding in the wooded area, and used the entire property all weekend for the wedding pa...
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