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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure is a wedding venue located in Varysburg, New York. Here, couples can celebrate their love in The Lodge at Hidden Valley, which provides a magical countryside ambience for their big day. This venue was established by Hans Boxler, who was a successful dairy farmer. He had a love for animals that led him to purchase bison, elk, and eventually a camel. This attracted the attention of others, which led Hans to create a place for people to come and enjoy the creatures while taking in the landscape. The property continued to be shaped over the years, forming an escape for families to spend memorable time together.

Facilities and Capacity

Hidden Valley Animal Adventure features a restaurant, two hotel rooms, and a banquet hall housed inside the timber-framed lodge. There are also 2.3 miles of trails over the 63-acre property where people can drive their cars and take in the sights. Dotted throughout the landscape are more than 400 animals, which is sure to enhance the memorability of your celebrations. The Lodge at Hidden Valley is ideal for weddings and works well for events of between 30 and 200 guests. It features a terrace that overlooks the lake, which can serve as the backdrop for the cocktail hour. Ceremonies can also take place here or in the landscaped gazebo.

Services Offered

The event and culinary team at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure collaborate closely with couples as they plan their wedding. The professionals here can also assist with setup and cleanup and provide tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, and more. To complete the dining experience, bar services are also offered.

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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?

$1,800

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

$1,300

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

Yes

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

$600

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

$600

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

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$6

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

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 Hidden Valley Animal Adventure

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Katrina Sent on 11/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue!

We had our wedding here in fall of 2024, Hidden Valley is such a beautiful venue, our guests loved seeing all the animals too!! Ella is great to work with and she will go out of her way to help out!!
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Dean Sent on 11/23/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

We couldn’t have picked a better venue! Beautiful place, nice and helpful staff, and so unique! By the end of it, Ella felt like family, and made sure our day went smoothly. We’d recommend this place over and over again!
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Victoria Sent on 01/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Great team!

I had an interesting start with Hidden Valley since they had a change in coordinators, but I'm so glad I was able to work with Nikki for a majority of my planning. She was the best person I could have worked with and was very knowledgeable. She answered every email quickly (and in detail). I also live out of town but she was flexible for meeting with me. Nikki understood my vision and just made it happen. I was able to trust her and was confident she would make my day perfect. A wedding is such a big event to plan, but I'm so glad she was there to help.
The venue itself is also so beautiful and was the perfect place for my winter wedding, the staff was all helpful and would ask if I needed anything. Not to mention the food! The steak I had on my wedding day was the best I've ever had!
Thank you Hidden Valley for making my wedding day perfect!
Madolyn
Madolyn Sent on 10/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Wedding Day

I worked with Nikki and she made sure my day went exactly as I wanted. She is a pro who made sure everything was moving so I didn't have to worry about a thing, and through her experience she was able to offer tips and ideas that I didn't think of and made the day that much better. This venue is absolutely gorgeous and would absolutely reccomend!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 06/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Vow renewal

We had a beautiful vow renewal here in Alril 2018 for our one year anniversary. Martha went above and beyond for us and made the day so special!
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Megan Sent on 11/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Valley

I have gotten nothing but amazing compliments from guests that attended our wedding at Hidden Valley. It was a unique venue and so different from anything else in the Western New York area.
Cyndee was an absolute dream to work with during our wedding planning process and answered all of our emails, phone calls, and annoying requests! She was so accommodating to us and made our day perfect!
The food was incredible, they helped set up all of our decorations, and even made our ceremony indoors feel intimate and cozy, despite us wanting it outside, however, with the weather we had it was not a great option! We are so happy that we chose Hidden Valley!
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Melinda Sent on 09/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our wedding from Hidden Valley from start to finish was absolutely amazing . Cyndee Fitzsimmons was so incredible ! She took
care of everything and always responded promptly to emails, phone calls, or any questions we had. She always assured us that everything would work out perfectly. We were were initially worried about a schedule and she was so professional and had every detail down to a “t” to make sure everything went on time and smoothly . The food was phenomenal and the actual venue was breathtaking . We cannot wait to receive our photos and would recommend Hidden Valley to everyone ! We will forever remember our special day with many thanks to Cyndee and the wonderful staff!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 08/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough how amazing Cyndee was in helping plan our day. Everyone loved the venue and the food. We had a blast. Something a little outside the box of traditional, but we couldn't have chose a better place.
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Sarah Sent on 08/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure could quite possibly be the perfect wedding venue. While it does have that “rustic” feel with the antler chandeliers, stone fireplace, and wood beams, you aren’t confined to that parameter in your planning. The gazebo on the pond with the swans and ducks swimming around gives the lodge a romantic feel and is the perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony. The food and bar service is phenomenal and affordably priced. This venue won’t “nickel and dime” you through the booking process and includes a lot of perks that many other locations would charge you for. There are two cute, accommodating hotel rooms on site that are perfect for getting ready before the ceremony or for having a place for the bride and groom to crash after the party. Cyndee - the wedding coordinator for Hidden Valley - is amazing to work with. She is willing to answer all of your never-ending questions and is there for every step of the wedding day. She made sure that the hall was decorated exactly as we had envisioned and made sure that everything went off without a hitch. I really cannot fully express how amazing my experience with Cyndee and the entire team at Hidden Valley was. I cannot recommend them enough!
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Christina Sent on 10/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you to Cyndee and her staff at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure. They were so great to work with and helped us not only have the perfect wedding day, but also accommodated us for a fun filled rehearsal and delicious Sunday Brunch for our guests! I highly recommend this venue if you want to offer your guests a highly unique and beautiful wedding experience!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
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Great Venue!! Easy to work with, First Class all the way!!!

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You will not be disappointed if you have your event at HVAA. The venue is a great place to have a party to your wedding. All of the staff is a joy to work with from the manager to the wait staff. Before you book any else take the time to look at HVAA. DJB Entertainment

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Hidden Valley Animal Adventure frequently asked questions

Hidden Valley Animal Adventure includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hidden Valley Animal Adventure includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Hidden Valley Animal Adventure for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Restaurant
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Hidden Valley Animal Adventure is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in average response time, 4.5 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility and 4.4 in professionalism.
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