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Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Soldier Hollow Day Lodge is a rustic wedding venue and year-round activity center tucked in the majestic mountainside in Midway, Utah. We have two amazing venues; The Day Lodge and the Sports Discovery Center both sit on 500 acres of rural landscape caressed by the Deer Creek Reservoir to the east and Wasatch Mountains to the west. With hiking and biking trails abound, Soldier Hollow provides endless opportunities for you and your guests to experience this one-of-a-kind venue. In the heart of this exciting expanse, the Soldier Hollow offers a unique, intimate setting for a wedding celebration for all couples, complete with panoramic views of the mountains. Here, you can host up to 200 guests between the lodge, outside deck, and beautifully manicured lawn.
Flexibility is key at Soldier Hollow. First established in 2002 for the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics, the historic buildings now play host to events of all types, with the staff well-versed in creating your vision for your special day. Our mission is to create affordable wedding venues and give our clients the reins to make all of their wedding dreams come true.
Facilities and Capacity
There is plenty of space for a tent, protecting you from the elements while giving you positively dreamy views of the sunset. If you're planning a weekend-long gathering, you can also partake in the various adventurous activities nearby, including skiing, exploring the hiking and biking trails, and boating.
Services Offered
The thoughtful, helpful, and professional team at Soldier Hollow offers endless planning possibilities, allowing you to create an experience tailor-made for you. They are happy to share their list of preferred local vendors, including caterers, but also welcome outside suppliers.
27+ years in business
Speaks English
314 team members
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
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
Historic Venue
Mountain
Venue Service Offerings
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
5.0
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Soldier Hollow is highly praised by couples for its stunning mountain views, impeccable service, and flexibility to tailor weddings to their vision. The venue coordinator, Colleen, is commended for being responsive, supportive, and instrumental in making the planning process stress-free. The new sports discovery center offers a beautiful, customizable space for ceremonies and receptions, while guests appreciate the unique outdoor-indoor feel and excellent communication from the staff. Competitive pricing, ample parking, and a helpful team contribute to making Soldier Hollow a top choice for a dream wedding venue with rave reviews.Review photos
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Kimberly D
5.0
10/23/2025
We had our wedding at Soldier Hollow on 10/4/2025. We booked about a year and a few months early and the entire time the venue coordinator, Colleen, was exceptional. She is super f...
riendly and down to earth. Just very easy to work with and made the process seem less stressful after getting off a call with her. She provided such great guidance and was always available when I had questions. The venue itself was a dream. Everything came out beautifully. Even when it rained on our wedding day and our ceremony was planned to be outdoors, Colleen already had a plan to keep the theme outdoors while staying dry. The views were still spectacular during the ceremony and reception. Everything truly came out better than I could have ever asked. I highly recommend Soldier Hollow and their pricing is way more affordable than the other venues that have similar views.
Alice F
5.0
9/27/2025
My husband and I recently got married at the “sports discovery center” building at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. We truly had the best day ever and a great experience with the ...
venue. The venue provide tables and chairs for the ceremony and the reception and we were responsible for finding all other vendors but they provided a list of recommended vendors, many of which we chose from the list and they were fabulous. The venue coordinator, Colleen, was incredibly responsive, understanding, and accommodating to all our needs and questions including providing helpful hints and things she’d previously seen overlooked in the planning process. This allowed our day to be flawless. Our friends and family were mostly from out of town and absolutely blown away with the beauty of the venue and surrounding area. I wish we could relive the day over and over again and if we did we’d do it all again at soldier hollow in a heart beat.
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Miles M
5.0
9/25/2025
We had a beautiful wedding at Soldier Hollow! Our ceremony took place in the meadow, and we held our reception in the Nordic Center. The wraparound patio and large garage doors cre...
ated the perfect indoor-outdoor feel for our celebration.
What I loved most about this venue is that it offers a true blank slate. From catering to linens, you have the freedom to design every aspect of your wedding exactly as you envision it. That flexibility really allowed us to make the day feel uniquely ours.
Colleen, the venue coordinator, was outstanding. She communicated clearly, set expectations, and was so supportive in helping us bring our dream wedding to life. We feel very fortunate to have found Soldier Hollow and would absolutely recommend it to other couples.
Amelia R
5.0
7/29/2025
This place was amazing to work with!! I would use them again and again. The setting was amazing, ample parking, beautiful setting!
Stephanie B
5.0
7/08/2025
My husband and I spent months looking for our perfect venue and we are so thankful that we found Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. Not only is the venue and surroundings beautiful, bu...
t working with Colleen was the best part! She was exactly what we needed to help us plan out our big day. She was detailed, easy to communicate with, fun to work with, and so positive throughout our planning. On our wedding day, we got so many compliments about how beautiful the area was. We used the day lodge and maxed out our guest count at 120 and everyone fit in well for our dinner and reception. You can bring in your own vendors which is very hard to find, especially in a mountain setting. The wind was really bad on our wedding day (25 MPH) but they pulled it off and made necessary adjustments and stayed positive. This is a gem, we are so glad we found it!
Cara G
5.0
5/15/2025
The Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venue
I still can’t believe we were able to have our wedding at Soldier Hollow. It truly felt like we stumbled upon the best-kept secret in mountain w...
edding venues. If you’re dreaming of a breathtaking destination wedding without the massive price tag, this is the place.
My partner and I had toured countless ski lodges in search of a mountain wedding, and most were quoting us upwards of $50k. Soldier Hollow, on the other hand, gave us everything we were looking for and more — and somehow it all came in under budget.
Soldier Hollow is a Nordic Olympic ski center, and booking here felt like getting a private mountain overlooking a lake all to ourselves. The new reception building is modern and stunning, with a wraparound deck that was perfect for cocktail hour. During the reception, the huge garage doors opened up to the deck, letting our guests flow in and out and enjoy the sunset views. It felt magical.
What really set this place apart, though, was how customizable everything was. We had full flexibility to tailor the space to our style, and Colleen, the venue coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. She was so invested in making sure everything went smoothly — helping with the floor plan, sending pictures during the planning process, even meeting with our DJ ahead of time. She let us drop off a few heavy items the day before, which gave us more time with our loved ones on the actual day. That kind of thoughtfulness made all the difference.
If you're considering Soldier Hollow — do it. I can't recommend it enough. It’s the venue that made all of our guests say, “How did you find this?!” and makes you feel like the luckiest couple in the world.
Jane B
5.0
12/01/2024
NOTE: This review is for the Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center, not the Nordic Center - same support team though.
As the mother of the groom, and lead wedding planner, when o...
ur original venue notified us 3 weeks before the wedding that there had been a fire, and they would not be able to host the wedding, it was stressful! Thankfully, we were connected with Colleen from the Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center (not the Nordic Center).
Colleen was AMAZING! She immediately stepped up, scheduled a tour for that weekend, and assured us that the wedding was “no problem”. She was an excellent communicator, very responsive (even in the wee hours of the night) and provided excellent support throughout the planning process. In fact, in the short time that we knew her, we felt that she provided a level of support that we hadn’t experienced with the other venue. She was very action focused. On wedding day, we were fortunate to have the assistance of Kathryn. She was kind, calm, and checked-in with us regularly.
In addition to the planning support we received, the venue was gorgeous, inside-and-out! It was fresh and new, and covered EVERY detail we were looking for…all the way down to “nice” bathrooms. The outside provided a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and pictures, the inside was perfect for dining, dancing, and the events of the day. We felt that we were granted a freedom at this venue that we didn’t have at the original venue…the stress was replaced with relief and excitement.
As far as recommended service opportunities for the future, it would have been nice to have the option for a “day of” wedding planner” to address any hurdles with vendors and ensure we stayed on schedule. Final clean-up was also our responsibility, it would have been nice to have the option to pay for this service. I think we would have been willing to pay a little more for these service options.
In the end, the fire at the original venue was a blessing, as we ended up celebrating this momentous occasion at a venue that surpassed that of the original and exceeded our expectations!
We’re very grateful for the team at Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center!
Stephanie S
5.0
11/23/2024
We LOVED the venue at Soldier Hollow! Colleen is amazing to work with as we did multiple site visits during the various seasons to visualize and plan the wedding. We created signs ...
for wayfinding from the four way stop all the way to the parking lot to direct guests where the ceremony site is located.
There are multiple outdoor ceremony location sites available with the wrap around deck on the building as a backup option in case of weather.
We held our ceremony and dinner outside in late September and then moved inside for cake cutting, dessert and dancing which worked out incredibly well.
Colleen and team worked with our caterer and event staff on set up, back of house area, etc. We had 84 guests at our wedding and the venue can easily hold more than double that amount. I truly cannot be happier with how everything turned out!
Della M
5.0
11/14/2024
The team at Soldier Hollow was so amazing. Colleen and Ali were there for all of my questions and totally supported my needs and vision for our wedding day. Could not have asked fo...
r better support and service from them. Would recommend a thousand times over and would do it all again here in a heartbeat.
The scenery was killer, the rooftop patio vibe was perfect, they did everything they promised and were great about setting expectations. I just am so thankful. Our guests loved the venue!!!
Laurie H
5.0
10/31/2024
Soldier Hollow was amazing, the staff communicated through the entire planning process and quickly replied to any questions we had. Day of our wedding we knew what to expect and th...
ings were set up how we had previously discussed. Everything was beautiful and went exactly as planned. Colleen is great she really made sure to pay attention to the small details.
Melissa B
5.0
10/27/2024
We absolutely adored Soldier Hollow for our wedding! It was absolutely perfect! The staff is also absolutely wonderful and we’re so amazing from start to finish! I couldn’t recomme...
nd this venue more!
Jess N
5.0
10/16/2024
An Unforgettable Wedding at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center:
We recently had the privilege of hosting our wedding at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, and it was truly the most magical e...
xperience we could have imagined. From the breathtaking mountain views to the impeccable service, every detail exceeded our expectations.
The venue’s natural beauty is absolutely stunning. The sweeping vistas and serene atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for both our ceremony and reception. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the location—it’s a dream for any couple looking to blend elegance with the beauty of the outdoors.
What really set Soldier Hollow apart was the incredible staff. The team was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. They worked with us every step of the way, ensuring that no detail was overlooked, from the setup to the flow of the event. We felt supported and cared for throughout the entire process, which made the day stress-free and enjoyable. Colleen was an absolute dream to work with!
The facilities were immaculate, and the flexibility of the space allowed us to create a wedding that truly reflected our personalities. Whether you want a small, intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Soldier Hollow provides everything you need for a flawless day.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue. Soldier Hollow will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we highly recommend it to any couple looking for a breathtaking, unforgettable wedding experience.
Campbell K
5.0
9/26/2024
Soldier hollow is lovely. We loved having our wedding here. They were so responsive to our requests and questions leading up to the event. The new Olympic center on the property is...
stunning. Our guests loved the views and the location. We were one of the first weddings in the space so there were a couple glitches here and there but they should be easy for soldier hollow to iron out for future couples. Best mountain wedding experience we could have asked for!
Rainey C
5.0
8/10/2024
We loved having our wedding at Soldier Hollow! Colleen was always easy to reach for any questions and that made it so nice for planning. The venue was beautiful with clear pretty g...
arage doors that open as desired. The outdoor ceremony spot was also beautiful with mountain backdrop. They did a great job with setting up chairs and tables and having someone around should you need anything. 10/10 wedding venue. Small things to note are there is no fridge/freezer for ice so be prepared there, we had to use a car for power for the DJ outside, and the lights are programmed to turn off by midnight so make sure clean up is done by then! 🩷 all minor things that can easily be prepared for. We will recommend soldier hollow every time someone asks moving forward. Loved it. ❤️
Abby J
5.0
7/28/2024
Soldier Hollow was the perfect venue for our wedding. We loved the flexibility of having the indoor area, the deck and the grassy areas below. Those helping us were knowledgeable...
and helped with any questions or concerns that we had. Highly recommended.
Abby J
5.0
7/10/2024
We absolutely loved having our wedding at Soldier Hollow. Colleen was so helpful and was always willing to let us come look at the venue multiple times so we could create our dream...
wedding. It turned out so beautiful and it was so easy getting everything together. The day could not have gone more perfect and I am so glad we decided to do it at Solider Hollow.
Erin G
5.0
4/22/2024
We stumbled across soldier hollow by chance, and we are SO happy we did. Don't let their lack of advertising fool you- this place is a hidden gem- it's 30 mins from park city tucke...
d in the mountains with an incredible back drop and even better weather. We were able to have our dream wedding at an amazing price and beautiful view! I could not recommend SH enough and have personally told Colleen (who I highly recommend working with) to give my number out to anyone unsure about this place- I promise you wont regret it.
Tarra H
5.0
1/12/2024
First off.. FIVE fricken stars Soldier Hollow!! I can’t believe how incredible you made our special day! From communicating with us, to last minute hiccups… your team was outstandi...
ng and I will rave about you time and time again. As a wedding planner myself, I know a great wedding venue when I see one.. bravo!!! Very accommodating and went over and beyond for us. Thank you again!
Christina S
5.0
7/14/2019
Judy and the staff at Soldier Hollow were FANTASTIC! They were there before 9am with all the tables and chairs set up with the diagram we worked on together. We had the lodge for ...
the whole day, so were able to then set up our simple flower arrangements and linens (these had to be ordered out). Judy and the staff were there all day to help with logistics, seating, clean up etc. And her and here staff were so friendly and upbeat! The lodge itself was gorgeous, rustic, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the mountains and a wooden deck that wrapped around the venue. We had our ceremony outside on the lawn and then moved up to the lodge for the reception. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue or staff!
After looking over Soldier Hollows Vendor page I want to add that they DO have:
- dressing rooms
- liability insurance
- indoor and outdoor options
- handicap accessibility (we had family in wheel chairs)
- outdoor covered (the large deck that can even hold a 70+ wedding ceremony- which was our back up if it rained)
- wireless internet
they DO NOT have :
- accommodations on site
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