A romantic reimagining of luxury tent venues
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Jenna Zamjahn
SENIOR VENUE SALES CONSULTANT
Welcome to Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downs - where modern design meets natural beauty to create an unforgettable wedding experience. Available May through October, this one-of-a-kind venue brings the magic of an outdoor celebration together with the comfort and style of an indoor space.
Designed as a true extension of its wooded surroundings, Woodland Glasshaus features two striking glass atriums - the Ceremony Atrium and the Dining Atrium. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls and a clear-span roof fill the Ceremony Atrium with natural light, offering a refined, minimalist backdrop of black framing and white marble floors. The Dining Atrium continues the experience with an equally elegant setting for dinner and socializing, ensuring a seamless flow from vows to celebration.
Intentionally minimal and effortlessly adaptable, the space serves as a blank canvas that transforms beautifully with your vision - whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a large-scale event. With exclusive packages, special pricing, and a layout designed for ease, Woodland Glasshaus offers a fresh, modern take on luxury that lets your day shine through.
1+ year in business
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
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
Estate
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Meet the team
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- Jenna ZamjahnSenior Venue Sales ConsultantBavaria Downs | The Van Dusen Mansion | A'BULAE | Le VENERÉ
- Samantha MaroneySenior Venue Sales ConsultantBavaria Downs | The Van Dusen Mansion | A'BULAE | Le VENERÉ
- Emma ShepleyVenue Sales ConsultantBavaria Downs | The Van Dusen Mansion | A'BULAE | Le VENERÉ
Reviews
4.0
out of 5.03 reviews
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Katelyn S
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5.0
12/29/2025
Our wedding was a magical day thanks to the Woodland Glasshaus. Bellagala (shoutout to Ann Grant) did a spectacular job from start to finish. We signed the contract before the venu...
e was even built, which should make any bride nervous, but instead I felt in good hands the entire way through. They had quarterly meetings with me guiding me through the process of how to plan my wedding and gave me the best counsel to the point where it felt like they were being my wedding planners. The actual day was absolutely stunning. We had our wedding in September 2025 and their venue was perfect for the 'outdoor wedding' with the benefit of being indoors. We had rain and shine and that day, which goes to say the show still went on! The day of coordinators were extremely helpful, keeping the schedule as precise as could be. Their help after the wedding during cleanup was beyond sweet. Our wedding was enchanting from start to finish. For those of you with incredibly busy schedules, Bellagala also gives you a portfolio of artists for photography, DJ, floral, etc. and it made it so easy for me to just pick and choose artists without much fuss of traveling around and having to interview people. Within their options, they do have a generous helping of extras that turned out to be free with the venue. Every detail was handled with care and sensitivity, from family dynamics to honoring loved ones no longer with us; we were taken care of. Though I wish they had a getting ready area for the bride and groom, you can supplement it with an Airbnb close by. Once again, to the Bellagala staff, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding a magical day that we will never forget!
Jeff & Dianne Q
5.0
5/25/2026
What a beautiful setting for our wedding! We were married at the Woodland Glasshaus the first month they opened (May, 2025). Throughout our planning, the clear communication by A...
nn Grant at Bellagala, the Woodland Glasshaus (WG) team, and the staff of D'Amicos all made for a smooth planning process. Ann kept us well apprized of the various updates at the developing venue through regular meetings, emails, and phone calls, as did the WG staff. We also had the opportunity to taste some of the delicious food selection choices by D'Amicos. Plenty of thoughtful planning and it all came together beautifully!
On the day of our wedding the entire Woodland Glasshaus team was very helpful and professional in making sure things ran smoothly. It was quite warm at the early start of our ceremony (5pm) but the staff was responsive to assist as they were able to do so. The weather soon cooled and made for an absolutely gorgeous evening. Our guests raved not only about the setting but about the food D'Amicos served, and the fun, memorable night we all enjoyed!
As might be expected, following the first year of being open, certain recognitions have been made to enhance the wedding experience at the venue even more. We visited the site recently, as we're approaching our first anniversary, and we noticed that retractable sunshades have now been added to the rooftop to help with those sunny, warm, early evenings. We also felt the wedding party's changing room could have been made a little more comfortable and private. In particular, the bride's area was a bit small and not very private. That said, on our recent visit we noticed they've also worked to address that with some new furniture additions. It is clear, the staff at Woodland Glasshaus wants to continue to make your special event experience the best they can!
We would definitely recommend the Woodland Glasshaus at Bavaria Downs. It is an incredibly magical setting in the woods and was a true pleasure for us and all of our guests to have experienced. It was a day we'll always cherish.
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Lee S
2.0
8/15/2025
We, as parents of the groom, trusted you financially to successfully execute our son and daughter-in-laws wedding day. This did not happen. The agreed upon plan was for food statio...
ns, creating a casual atmosphere. We were quite surprised to see the food set up as a buffet. The food selection was not conducive to a buffet style service. Needless to say we have never been so embarrassed to discover there was no food left for us and a number of our guests, we had calculated for 25 more guests than planned. When we questioned the situation, we were told “you got what you paid for”, with no other options offered. We have now paid for 3 weddings, we have never been so poorly treated.
The quality of the appetizers served were, well, you should be ashamed.
The pizzas were awful and served in a heap.
There seemed to be no sense of accountability for the evening from the Glasshaus or D’Amicos.
Our son and daughter-in-law, and guests, had a wonderful time in spite of the issues that occurred. We will agree it is a beautiful venue but so unfortunate that the food and catering were so far below expectations. We hope this review serves as a caution when booking your event.
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