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From 1 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Clean Up

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  • Guests comfort
  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Quality catering
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Soldier Hollow Day Lodge is a charming, rustic wedding venue in Midway, Utah. This magical destination welcomes couples year-round to celebrate their love, surrounded by breathtaking and majestic mountain views. The lodge is conveniently located under an hour from Salt Lake City and neighbors the West and Deer Creek Reservoir. You and your guests can enjoy a space built for the 2002 Olympic Games and spend the weekend skiing, hiking, or simply taking in some much-needed fresh air.

Facilities and Capacity

Upon booking with Soldier Hollow Day Lodge, you and up to 200 guests will have exclusive access to the lodge's rustic interiors and perfectly manicured lawns. Although this lodge is ideal for getting cozy by the fire amidst a winter wonderland, celebrations in the summer months are just as enchanting. You'll find a spacious deck overlooking 500 acres of majestic landscapes outside. After saying "I do," you and your cherished guests can celebrate on the lawns beneath a blanket of stars. There is plenty of space for a tent, protecting you from the elements while giving you positively dreamy views of the sunset. If you're planning a weekend-long gathering, you can also partake in the various adventurous activities nearby, including skiing, exploring the hiking and biking trails, and boating.

Services Offered

The thoughtful, helpful, and professional team at Soldier Hollow Day Lodge offers endless planning possibilities, allowing you to create an experience tailor-made for you. They are happy to share their list of preferred local vendors, including caterers, but also welcome outside suppliers.

Features

Large team (21+ members)

Experience

  • 27 years in business

  • We speak English

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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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Park

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Outside Vendors
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

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Reviews of Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

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Soldier Hollow is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning views, spacious facilities, and accommodating staff. The venue coordinator, Colleen, receives glowing reviews for her friendliness, guidance, and clear communication, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Guests appreciate the freedom to customize every aspect of their weddings at this beautiful, private Utah venue, which provides a memorable and magical experience for couples and their loved ones. The affordable pricing and flexibility in design options further enhance the appeal of Soldier Hollow for weddings.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Soldier Hollow is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning views, spacious facilities, and accommodating staff. The venue coordinator, Colleen, receives glowing reviews for her friendliness, guidance, and clear communication, making the wedding planning process stress-free and enjoyable. Guests appreciate the freedom to customize every aspect of their weddings at this beautiful, private Utah venue, which provides a memorable and magical experience for couples and their loved ones. The affordable pricing and flexibility in design options further enhance the appeal of Soldier Hollow for weddings.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 11 reviews
Google
4.2/5 1589 reviews
Jess
Jess Sent on 10/16/2024
5 out of 5 rating

An Unforgettable Wedding at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center

We recently had the privilege of hosting our wedding at Soldier Hollow Nordic Center, and it was truly the most magical experience we could have imagined. From the breathtaking mountain views to the impeccable service, every detail exceeded our expectations.

The venue’s natural beauty is absolutely stunning. The sweeping vistas and serene atmosphere created the perfect backdrop for both our ceremony and reception. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the location—it’s a dream for any couple looking to blend elegance with the beauty of the outdoors.

What really set Soldier Hollow apart was the incredible staff. The team was professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day perfect. They worked with us every step of the way, ensuring that no detail was overlooked, from the setup to the flow of the event. We felt supported and cared for throughout the entire process, which made the day stress-free and enjoyable. Colleen was a dream to work with and was super responsive and helpful when we needed help with vendors, site plans, etc.

The facilities were immaculate, and the flexibility of the space allowed us to create a wedding that truly reflected our personalities. Whether you want a small, intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Soldier Hollow provides everything you need for a flawless day.

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue. Soldier Hollow will forever hold a special place in our hearts, and we highly recommend it to any couple looking for a breathtaking, unforgettable wedding experience.
Grace
Grace Sent on 12/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue in Utah

We had our wedding at Soldier Hollow and couldn't have been happier! We interacted most with Colleen, and she was so easy to communicate and work with. Would highly recommend this beautiful venue for any wedding.
Trisha
Trisha Sent on 11/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The new Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is Utah's best venue - you have an entire lush valley to yourself!

I got married in June of 2025 at the new Soldier Hollow Nordic Center ("Sports Discovery Center"). I've been waiting to write this review until after I got my pictures back because I wanted to do this venue justice. It is BREATHTAKING. Super reasonably priced right now because it's still a hidden gem (If I'm not mistaken I think when we booked in the fall of 2024 it had only had 5 weddings there) but once the word gets out they could and should charge double or more.

Colleen is the venue coordinator and was so accommodating towards our vision and easy to work with to make your event a success. You have an entire section of the Midway mountainside to yourself and the venue is designed well to take advantage of the incredible views with the massive wrap-around deck, floor-to-ceiling windows and the clear garage-style doors that turns the main space into an open-air room. Since our wedding was a little larger and we were maxing out the cap (200 people), I decided to use the upstairs for dinner and the downstairs outdoor patio for the reception so there would be ample room. It worked out great.

I can't recommend this venue enough. It was fantastic to find a place in Utah that not only was so beautiful and private, but could accommodate a larger wedding and was easy to coordinate with. Thank you, Soldier Hollow, for helping make this event so special and unforgettable.
K
Kimberly Sent on 10/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

I had my dream wedding at Soldier Hollow

We had our wedding at Soldier Hollow on 10/4/2025. We booked about a year and a few months early and the entire time the venue coordinator, Colleen, was exceptional. She is super friendly and down to earth. Just very easy to work with and made the process seem less stressful after getting off a call with her. She provided such great guidance and was always available when I had questions. The venue itself was a dream. Everything came out beautifully. Even when it rained on our wedding day and our ceremony was planned to be outdoors, Colleen already had a plan to keep the theme outdoors while staying dry. The views were still spectacular during the ceremony and reception. Everything truly came out better than I could have ever asked. I highly recommend Soldier Hollow and their pricing is way more affordable than the other venues that have similar views.
Alice
Alice Sent on 09/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!!!!

My husband and I recently got married at the “sports discovery center” building at the Soldier Hollow Nordic Center. We truly had the best day ever and a great experience with the venue. The venue provide tables and chairs for the ceremony and the reception and we were responsible for finding all other vendors but they provided a list of recommended vendors, many of which we chose from the list and they were fabulous. The venue coordinator, Colleen, was incredibly responsive, understanding, and accommodating to all our needs and questions including providing helpful hints and things she’d previously seen overlooked in the planning process. This allowed our day to be flawless. Our friends and family were mostly from out of town and absolutely blown away with the beauty of the venue and surrounding area. I wish we could relive the day over and over again and if we did we’d do it all again at soldier hollow in a heart beat.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 09/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Wedding at Soldier Hollow

We had a beautiful wedding at Soldier Hollow! Our ceremony took place in the meadow, and we held our reception in the Nordic Center. The wraparound patio and large garage doors created the perfect indoor-outdoor feel for our celebration.

What I loved most about this venue is that it offers a true blank slate. From catering to linens, you have the freedom to design every aspect of your wedding exactly as you envision it. That flexibility really allowed us to make the day feel uniquely ours.

Colleen, the venue coordinator, was outstanding. She communicated clearly, set expectations, and was so supportive in helping us bring our dream wedding to life. We feel very fortunate to have found Soldier Hollow and would absolutely recommend it to other couples.
Cara
Cara Sent on 05/15/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Hidden Gem Wedding Venue

I still can’t believe we were able to have our wedding at Soldier Hollow. It truly felt like we stumbled upon the best-kept secret in wedding venues. If you’re dreaming of a breathtaking destination wedding without the massive price tag, this is the place.

My partner and I had toured countless ski lodges in search of a mountain wedding, and most were quoting us upwards of $50k. Soldier Hollow, on the other hand, gave us everything we were looking for and more — and somehow it all came in under budget.

Soldier Hollow is a Nordic Olympic ski center, and booking here felt like getting a private mountain overlooking a lake all to ourselves. The new reception building is modern and stunning, with a wraparound deck that was perfect for cocktail hour. During the reception, the huge garage doors opened up to the deck, letting our guests flow in and out and enjoy the sunset views. It felt magical.

What really set this place apart, though, was how customizable everything was. We had full flexibility to tailor the space to our style, and Colleen, the venue coordinator, was an absolute dream to work with. She was so invested in making sure everything went smoothly — helping with the floor plan, sending pictures during the planning process, even meeting with our DJ ahead of time. She let us drop off a few key items the day before, which gave us more time with our loved ones on the actual day. That kind of thoughtfulness made all the difference.

If you're considering Soldier Hollow — do it. I can't recommend it enough. It’s the kind of place made all of our guests say, “How did you find this?!” and made us feel like the luckiest couple in the world.
Jane
Talya Sent on 12/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center Team - SAVED the WEDDING!

Note: This review is for the Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center, not the Nordic Center - I believe that both are supported by the same team.

As the mother of the groom, and lead wedding planner, when our original venue notified us 3 weeks before the wedding that there had been a fire, and they would not be able to host the wedding, it was stressful! Thankfully, we were connected with Colleen from the Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center.

Colleen was AMAZING! She immediately stepped up, scheduled a tour for that weekend, and assured us that the wedding was “no problem”. She was an excellent communicator, very responsive (even in the wee hours of the night) and provided excellent support throughout the planning process. In fact, in the short time that we knew her, we felt that she provided a level of support that we hadn’t experienced with the other venue. She was very action focused. On wedding day, we were fortunate to have the assistance of Kathryn. She was kind, calm, and checked-in with us regularly.

In addition to the planning support we received, the venue was gorgeous, inside-and-out! It was fresh and new, and covered EVERY detail we were looking for…all the way down to “nice” bathrooms. The outside provided a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony and pictures, the inside was perfect for dining, dancing, and the events of the day. We felt that we were granted a freedom at this venue that we didn’t have at the original venue…the stress was replaced with relief and excitement.

As far as recommended service opportunities for the future, it would have been nice to have the option for a “day of” wedding planner” to address any hurdles with vendors and ensure we stayed on schedule. Final clean-up was also our responsibility, it would have been nice to have the option to pay for this service. I think we would have been willing to pay a little more for these service options.

In the end, the fire at the original venue was a "blessing", as we ended up celebrating this momentous occasion at a venue that surpassed that of the original and exceeded our expectations!

We’re very grateful for the team at Soldier Hollow Sports Discovery Center!
Melanie
Melanie Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Affordable place for a Utah destination wedding

We always enjoy bringing our vendors to this venue and enjoy this beautiful location.

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Stina Sent on 07/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Location

We may be biased, since we had the BEST time at our wedding, but Soldier Hollow Nordic Center & Day Lodge was the most beautiful venue! Judy was so wonderful and helpful and even had staff there to help the whole day. When you book you get the whole day from 9am - 11pm, and since we were able to use all our own vendors we went in early and the tables and chairs were already set up, so we just added our DIY touches. Since the venue is more rustic we didn't need many decorations which was SO nice on a budget and the venue had table and chairs, and chairs for our outside ceremony. They had a bar that could be set up out side and large deck that surrounded the lodge. We were so grateful to have found the lodge for such a great price and to have met Judy!
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Soldier Hollow Nordic Center frequently asked questions

Soldier Hollow Nordic Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Soldier Hollow Nordic Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Park
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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