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Glacier Hills County Park
Glacier Hills County Park
The pines
The pines
Chapel
Chapel
Inside the Chapel
Inside the Chapel
DYI Décor in Hall
DYI Décor in Hall
Outside Ceremony
Outside Ceremony
Pergola
Pergola
Chapel
Chapel
Cabin
Cabin
Set up in the hall
Set up in the hall
Ceremony in Pines
Ceremony in Pines
Hall
Hall
Pines
Pines
Group Picture
Group Picture
Inside Hall
Inside Hall
Outdoor space
Outdoor space
Pretty place
Pretty place
Glacier Hills Hall
Glacier Hills Hall
Reception in the hall
Reception in the hall
Tables and chairs
Tables and chairs

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About

Glacier Hills County Park is a scenic wedding destination located a few miles away from the historic Holy Hill Church, which is nestled within the Kettle Moraine State Forest in Southeastern Wisconsin. The property consists of over 160 acres of land and a noteworthy view of Friess Lake. This venue is ideal for couples who wish to include nature on their wedding day! The views within the Park offer endless opportunities for stunning wedding photos, as well as beautiful ceremonies, receptions and weekend wedding events.

Event Spaces

The Glacier Hills Hall, which serves as the main venue space, was renovated in 2017 to produce the space that now stands. The Hall features a 4,000-square-foot room that can accommodate up to 200 people. The space directly outside is the perfect spot for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour or reception. Nearby, the historic Glacier Hills Chapel is ideal for a romantic indoor ceremony. This space can accommodate up to 160 people. We also offer 4 cozy cabins and a charming guest house available within the property if you'd like to make your wedding a weekend event!

Services

Glacier Hills County Park includes the reservation of the Hall and Chapel, as well as the outdoor space surrounding the buildings. We want your day to be completely unique and are happy to work with any requests you may have!

In addition to the park's event spaces, we offer the following additional amenities.

  • Hiking trails
  • Lighted parking areas
  • Kayaks available for rent
  • Sand volleyball & Basketball courts
  • Free admission for you and your guests into Glacier Hills County Park
  • A/C and Heat in the Hall
  • Dimmed lighting
  • Access to Friess Lake
  • Tables and Chairs Included
  • Freedom to chose your own beverage and food options
  • Optional rustic cabins/guest house available for rent located within the park

History

The Glacier Hills Hall and the chapel were constructed in the 1920s. These spaces originally served as Camp Villa Jerome and St. Amelian's Orphanage Youth Camp, which housed campers and the orphans of St. Amelian's Orphanage. This space became a Washington County Park in 1976 and the building was renovated in 2017.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$5,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,700

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$0

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Campsite/Cabin
Historic Building
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Glacier Hills County Park

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Julia
Julia Sent on 01/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue

Glacier Hills County Park was the perfect place for our wedding. I first saw it when I attended a wedding there, and I had my heart set on it ever since. The staff are friendly and accommodating, and location is beautiful. I appreciated the flexibility to bring in our own food and drinks. We had a plumbing issue during our event, and the staff was really responsive and resolved the issue quickly. It was the perfect amount of space for about 175 people (including wedding party and vendors) and the supplied tables and chairs worked great. It was nice to have the venue for the weekend so that we could set up the day before and take down the day after. Glacier Hills was an incredible venue that made our day so special.
Grace
Grace Sent on 09/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Wedding Venue!

We are 100% satisfied with our experience having our wedding at Glacier Hills County Park! Krystal was so helpful and responsive throughout the last year during the planning process. Our wedding day couldn’t have been more gorgeous in this setting! All of your amenities are in one spot, making it so easy on your guests. Our ceremony was on the sled hill (with chapel as backup if weather didn’t cooperate), cocktail hour on outdoor patio, and reception in the hall. Our bridal party stayed in the cabins by Friess Lake, which were clean and super cozy! The venue made our special day absolutely magical.
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Taylor
Taylor Sent on 12/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful venue!

If you are looking for a rustic/industrial, naturistic venue, this place is perfect. It is rustic on the outside but the hall has a beautiful rustic industrial feel. The chapel is definitely historical and very old but that is why I loved it so very much! Krystal, the parks business coordinator, was amazing at communicating with us! At the time there were not many pictures online of the inside of this venue so she let us into the venue multiple times so we could get measurements and pictures! The venue is very affordable. We rented it out for the entire weekend and they even let us in earlier. The capacity is 200. In addition, this is a venue that is extremely flexible! They allow you to bring in whatever vendors you would like. We really got to choose and build our entire day up from scratch. They do not supply staffing, but we were able to do everything ourselves with the help of our other vendors. We did not have a coordinator and the day went so smoothly!! Ourselves, family, and friends did not have to lift a finger!
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Emily Sent on 10/20/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience for a Fall Wedding

Glacier Hills County Park was a fantastic venue for our wedding! The ability to have the space for the whole weekend was fantastic for a DIYer like me. I had plenty of time to set up everything to how I envisioned. We were even able to use the space for the rehearsal dinner and breakfast the next day! The Ranger House was a great option for us to use for the groomsmen to get ready and for some family members to stay in for the weekend.
The staff members I communicated with were all very helpful! Highly recommend this space!
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Jessica Sent on 03/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Day Venue

Everything about the venue was professional and easy to do. The venue is affordable, great quality and you cannot beat the price!
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Jamie Sent on 03/29/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful location

Beautiful location, plenty of parking, grounds and building were kept up. The only thing I wish the building had was air conditioning.
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Eva Sent on 09/05/2019
4.2 out of 5 rating

Very friendly and helpful!

We are strongly considering this venue, as it is a beautiful place to have a wedding! The prices are VERY reasonable and offer a perfect venue for a simple yet elegant wedding. The only draw back about this venue is that the chapel for the ceremony is not heated. We were hoping to have a mid to late fall wedding and figured this venue would offer beautiful photo opportunities outside. Since the chapel is not heated, however, it would be way too cold to have a ceremony in a late September/October evening. If they offered a heated chapel this would be the perfect venue.
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Glacier Hills County Park frequently asked questions

Glacier Hills County Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Glacier Hills County Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Historic Building
  • Park
Glacier Hills County Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Glacier Hills County Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Glacier Hills County Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Glacier Hills County Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Glacier Hills County Park is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.7 in flexibility and 4.6 in value.

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