For your special occasion, Alpenglow Lodge is an unforgettable experience.
The lodge is two stories and has many large windows allowing for incredible mountain views overlooking Anchorage. There is a large lawn in front of the lodge for outdoor ceremonies and, for those who are interested in additional views of the Chugach range, our chairlift is also available to rent (weather permitting). The lodge has a buffet style kitchen with a large front serving counter.
We have open catering, which means you can use any caterer you like, self cater or have a potluck!
We have parking for up to 500 cars and a front door turnaround for easy access by guests, catering staff, and musicians.Our normal lodge rental period is Memorial Day weekend through September.
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Sample Packages
Alpenglow Lodge has endless options for customizing your wedding package! To give you some ideas, we've put together a few sample packages showcasing the most popular groups of options. All of these packages are fully customizable, so you can add or subtract anything from our menu of options.
We're happy to work with you to select the most important options to help you stay on budget (or throw the biggest party you can), and have some money-saving ideas, as well as recommendations for great local vendors. Contact us today and we'll get started working on your wedding!
Perfect for a one day, no stress wedding! Let us take care of the setup, decorating and cleanup, while you treat your guests to a ride up our chairlift with awesome views of Chugach State Park. Includes tables, chairs, decorations, dance floor, and lots more! This package allows for 12 hours in the lodge, and some time can be used the day before (if not booked for another event) for a rehearsal dinner.
Cost: $6600
Facility rental - $2100; Equipment - $2000; Chairlift - $1000; Setup, decoration & cleanup - $1500
Planning a small to mid-size wedding, and don't want to stay up all night? Take advantage of Alpenglow Lodge's fantastic views and neutral interior to host a no-fuss wedding and reception in one day. Setup is easy with everything you need (except linens) already on site, and can be done in a couple hours. At the end, put away the tables and chairs and let us do the detail cleaning. Includes 12 hours in the lodge, tables, chairs, dance floor, and sound system.
Cost: $3300
Facility Rental - $2100; Equipment - $975; 3 hours of cleaning - $225
Have lots of friends that are excited to share the best of Alaska's outdoors with you? Invite them for a long weekend wedding party at Arctic Valley! Camping/RVs allowed on site, in a beautiful setting without the city lights or noise to detract from the natural surroundings. There's plenty of time for a full rehearsal dinner after setting up. Your friends and family can help decorate and clean up, making this weekend getaway more affordable than an all-inclusive package. Includes 24 hours split between three days, chairlift ride to Rendezvous Peak, all tables, chairs, dance floor, decorations, and sound system.
Cost: $6450
Facility rental - $4200; Equipment - $1250; Chairlift - $1000
Looking for a low-key wedding weekend with your friends and family? Pair this setup with a casual dinner (Moose's Tooth anyone?), self-serve bar, and lots of camping for a fun, relaxing weekend to celebrate your wedding. 24 hours spread over three days allows lots of time for setup, a casual rehearsal, cocktail hours, an unhurried ceremony, reception, and time to clean up on the last day. Take a hike with your friends and family on our trails, and explore the Park on your schedule. Includes tables, chairs, dance floor, and sound system (no DJ needed!). This is a more casual, affordable option for those wanting a full weekend to celebrate.
Cost: $4800
Facility Rental - $4200; Equipment - $600
Book
Use our online inquiry form to plan your event, or contact John at events@arcticvalley.org or leave a message at 907-351-3256. Please include prospective dates, number of guests and the package you are considering in your email or phone message.
Please note that a 50% down payment is required to reserve a date!
Availability
The Alpenglow Lodge summer rental season runs from mid-May to the end of September, due to variable road and weather conditions in May and October.
We are currently accepting summer 2019 reservations! If you haven't talked to us yet about your date, please send an inquiry or call us at 907-351-3256 so we can begin the process and get your date locked in.
The following weekend dates are still available for summer 2019:
- Friday May 24
- Friday-Sunday June 7-9
- Friday-Sunday June 14-16
- Friday July 5
- Sunday July 7
- Friday July 26
- Sunday July 28
- Friday August 2
- Sunday August 4
- Friday-Sunday August 23-25
- Friday-Sunday August 30-September 1
- Friday-Sunday September 6-8
- Friday September 20
- Sunday September 22
Most weeks we have lots of availability for mid-week (Monday-Thursday) weddings. These weekday packages are discounted - $3400 for the deluxe 24 hour package, and $1800 for the 12 hour special - including tables, chairs, and arches!
During the ski season special arrangements can be made to rent part of the lodge while we are open, or the whole lodge when closed. Please note that we are unable to host formal events during the winter, due to the lodge being set up for the ski season. We are an operating ski area on weekends and some school holidays from whenever there is enough snow to open, until mid-April. Additional road plowing costs may apply.
Rates
We have special weekday rates and shoulder season rates: a Deluxe 24 Hour Package, 12 Hour Special, or hourly packages can be booked at a discount Mondays through Thursdays, and all events in May and September. 12 Hour Specials booked for weekdays and shoulder seasons also include all standard equipment (tables, chairs, wedding arch, canopies, stage pieces) at no extra cost!
Alpenglow Lodge has additional equipment and furniture available as an add-on to any package: $1250 to add on to the Deluxe 24 Hour package, and $2000 to add onto an Hourly or 12 Hour Special package. We offer a dance floor, white padded ceremony chairs, a bar package (four built-in taps, high tops, bar stools), a small sound system, and a large variety of decorations. All items are also available individually - please inquire for more details or see the 2019 rate sheet.
We can also provide a complete venue package, including decoration, setup, and cleaning service. Add this service onto any package for $1500. This option works well for those wanting an easy one-day event without the stress of setting up and cleaning after their event. Contact us using one of the options below for more information.
