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. The rustic event venue has three outdoor wedding sites and a 2,400-square-foot wedding tent with dance floor. The property will include a fully renovated horse barn, available year-round beginning in the fall of 2025, 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 300 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 200 guests.
The large, manicured lawn features a 2,400 square-foot decorated wedding tent with dance floor to host receptions 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. From first looks to photo sessions, this rustic setting will add the beauty of nature to any soon-to-be-wed aesthetic.
When completed, the upper hay loft of the Horse Barn will accommodate up to 155 guests for receptions, ceremonies, and parties. The lower level will feature a bridal suite, four guest rooms (that can sleep up to 12 guests), multiple bathrooms, a caterer’s kitchen, and a living room area.
There are two residences on the property each with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a full kitchen, dining room and living room that can sleep up to 8 guests each, available for the wedding party and vacation 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 for their special events. We provide seating for all outside venues, and tables and Chiavari fruitwood chairs for the wedding tent and barn. Lazy Mountain Acres is pleased to offer quality China, flatware, glassware, linens, decorative, and other rental items for your wedding or event. All our rental items are on-site, so you don’t have to worry about picking the items up or cleaning and returning them after your event.
Our staff will handle set-up and teardown, giving you plenty of time to make joyful memories with your loved ones.
