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Suzanne Claseman
Suzanne Claseman
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9 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

Small team (2-10 members)

Hyland Hills Ski Area is a unique wedding venue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, situated in the scenic 1,000-acre Hyland Lake Park Reserve. This beautiful chalet offers 40-foot windows, stunning views of the ski slopes, and a warm, welcoming interior. It makes the perfect location for an unforgettable wedding day.

We are only available for event rentals from mid-April to October 1.

Facilities and Capacity

Hyland Hills Chalet can seat up to 320 guests. Inside the chalet, the Alpine Room is available for indoor ceremonies and receptions. This welcoming space features a soaring pine ceiling and expansive windows for ample natural light. There are also dressing rooms, restrooms, a sound system, and a dance floor, so you'll have everything you need for a great night's entertainment. An outdoor patio with tables and chairs gives the space an indoor-outdoor feel and is perfect for yard games or cocktail hour. A second space, the Ridgeview Room, is included with weekend rentals and can be used for storage or getting ready.

Ceremony Options

Included in your room rental are ceremony sites indoors or on the Great Lawn. Couples must provide outdoor ceremony chairs. Hyland Hills Ski Area offers an optional picturesque hilltop site for outdoor ceremonies (June 1 - October 1), letting you exchange vows surrounded by breathtaking views. Your guests will be transported to the ceremony site on a chair lift for an extra-special touch. Top of the Hill ceremonies are an additional fee.

Services Offered

The team at Hyland Hills Ski Area will provide you with tables and chairs, an audiovisual system with a projector and screen, and flat-screen TVs. Hyland recommends a DJ or Band to provide your reception sound. An event assistant will be onsite for anything venue related. For an additional fee, you may also opt for a day-of coordinator, an outdoor PA system, and high-top tables.The venue is your vendor for all bar services (beer & wine only), and has partnered with some of the best local caterers on our approved catering list to provide your reception meal. They can also offer you a list of preferred vendors for flowers, transportation, overnight accommodation, and more.

FAQ

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?

$3,400

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

$3,400

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

No

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

Chairs
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

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

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Hors d'oeuvres

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September

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Reviews of Hyland Hills Ski Area

Weddingwire
4.9/5 14 reviews
Google
4.2/5 407 reviews
Brett
Brett Sent on 09/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Affordable and Beautiful

I would highly recommend the Hyland Hills Ski Area as a wedding venue for anyone who is interested. The space is beautiful, and can accommodate events of many different sizes. It is also super affordable to rent, even for a larger group! We initially met with Suzanne, who was extremely helpful in helping us make our decision. She was transparent about the venue, and did not make us feel pressured to make a decision. Once we decided to book the venue for our wedding, we worked with Gabby as our day of coordinator. Gabby did an amazing job, and I would highly recommend paying extra for a DOC through the venue since they know the space so well. Gabby helped us with every question we had, and was a hero on the day of the wedding, making sure that everything ran smoothly. All other staff members were wonderful as well, and we got many compliments on the venue. Thank you Hyland Hills!
Jessica
Jessica Sent on 05/27/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Fantastic Staff

We had such a great time getting married at Hyland Hills! The space is beautiful—the big windows made a great backdrop for the ceremony and let in a lot of natural light. We had a 100-person ceremony/reception and felt the size worked well for the space. There was lots of room to breathe, but the room didn’t feel empty or barren. Our room flip from ceremony to reception was also quick and seamless.

I highly recommend spending extra to work with a Hyland event coordinator. We worked with Gabby, who was fantastic! We had three check-ins before the big day where she helped us figure out important details and answered our questions. She was also available to answer questions outside the check-ins. Gabby made the day-of SO much easier by coordinating vendors and the room flip, helping us stay on schedule, and being the point of contact for all sorts of random questions so that that job didn’t fall to us. She is super organized and an all-around lovely, friendly person. Our wedding was better than we even imagined; we had an absolute blast! That would not have been possible without Gabby.
E
Emily Sent on 09/26/2023
5 out of 5 rating

What a perfect place

What a great team to work with! We had 200 guest and the space was amazing. The decor was minimal because we had the beautiful windows!!! 10/10 would recommend!
MaKayla
Makayla Sent on 01/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

BEST venue!!

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Hyland Hills on 9/10/22 and it was truly the best venue we could have asked for! We toured numerous other venues (all at a much higher price) before finding everything we wanted and more (at the most reasonable rate!) at Hyland Hills. We were able to see the space in person several times, had great communication with the staff, everything was timely, and we also were given several helpful planning guides/resources that made planning our reception very easy. Both during and quite some time after our wedding, we received SO many compliments about the venue - everyone loved how open and spacious it was, the wonderful outdoor space - overall truly such a beautiful spot to have a wedding reception. I have highly recommended it to other people and will continue to do so!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hyland Hills is amazing!

Hyland Hills was one of the first places we thought of since we had been to a wedding there and loved it. The space is beautiful, including the outdoor space and especially the huge floor to ceiling windows, plenty of parking, and Suzanne and her staff are incredible to work with. They have a huge list of caterers to choose from that will fit within all budgets, more so than any other venue we visited, and they don’t nickel and dime you for each little thing—all costs were straightforward and extremely affordable. We loved working with Hyland Hills and would choose them again every time!
K
Kate Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Easy breezy..

Suzanne and her team were so easy to work with and made it so easy for all of us. Make it easy...let them worry!
Kaycee
Kaycee Sent on 09/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

In short: amazing

Hyland Hills was the best location. It is absolutely beautiful in the summer and the people are so wonderful to work with. They accommodated us so well and went out of their way to show us that our event was important to them despite the fact that they have plenty of other events as well. Suzanne made all of our dreams come true for our perfect set up and was quick to find solutions to any issues that came up. She was an absolute doll!! I recommend Hyland Hills 11/10
J
Jessica Sent on 07/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hyland Hills

We can't say enough good things about Hyland Hills! Suzanne and her team were amazing. We had our ceremony off site at Richardson Nature Center (same park district) and had the reception at Hyland. We loved the layout of this venue with the floor to ceiling windows overlooking the ski hill, rain or shine (we had both) it was stunning! The patio and lawn space were great options for guests to get some fresh air during the reception. We did very little decorating–this space doesn't even need any decorations. We received so many compliments from our family and friends on the space, and are so grateful to have had our wedding at Hyland Hills!
T
Tia Sent on 09/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We got married at Hyland Hills Ski Chalet on 9/1/18 and we couldn’t have asked for a more amazing experience. The stunning views of the ski hill and city skyline are truly breathtaking and were more than memorable to us and our guests. This venue is relaxing, affordable, beautiful (both indoors & outdoors) and easy to work with. Suzanne and the Hyland Hills staff went above and beyond to ensure that everything we dreamed of on our wedding day was turned into a reality.
K
Kayla Sent on 09/15/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We had our ceremony outside on the lawn and reception inside at Hyland Hills! We received so many compliments on the venue, with the gorgeous hill, beautiful windows, and just the amount of space the venue has. There is a patio for guests with lights that are strung and a fire pit. The bathrooms are a fantastic size. There’s incredibly easy parking- all things that were important to us when selecting a venue.

Working with Suzanne was fantastic! I was a very DIY bride, and the space and Suzanne really allowed for my vision to come to life.
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Hyland Hills Ski Area frequently asked questions

Hyland Hills Ski Area includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Hyland Hills Ski Area includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Hyland Hills Ski Area for wedding events is known for:
  • Park
Hyland Hills Ski Area offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hyland Hills Ski Area offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Hyland Hills Ski Area offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hyland Hills Ski Area offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
Hyland Hills Ski Area is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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