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  • 2013

The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon

Up to 200 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Lindsay
Tatjana
Taylor
Calla
Gladys

Recommended by 96% of couples

About this venue

The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon is an enchanting wedding and event destination that is nestled in the rolling tree-covered hills of Bozeman, Montana. Here, couples and their guests can find a sense of tranquility that can sometimes be hard to come by. Under the guidance of dedicated administrative staff led by owner and founder, Elsa Campbell, these experts work tirelessly to ensure the success of every event.

Facilities and Capacity

Here at The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon, you are spoilt for choice with idyllic event spaces. Outside, the sprawling meadow covered in lush green grass and wildflowers seems inviting of a memorable ceremony gathering. It is fringed with towering trees that create a gorgeous backdrop to any occasion. For receptions, the great room is an expansive and flexible location that can be transformed into whatever your imagination desires. With functional concrete flooring and cozy wooden walling, it has a warm and inviting atmosphere and can host up to 200 people. The patio sits just outside the great room and provides a spacious area where guests can relax and mingle. Here, guests can enjoy brilliant views of the dense forests that surround the property. The venue has a pair of get-ready rooms that are comfortable and private. Here, the wedding entourage can prepare for the big day’s festivities in peace while enjoying the array of fine amenities available.

Services Offered

The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon’s attentive staff go above and beyond to ensure you are given everything you need to ensure your wedding is unforgettable. The onsite wedding planner, Jaslin is a seasoned professional who has a vast knowledge of designing impeccable wedding occasions. She is available to guide you through the process and is happy to share her impressive contact list of top-tier vendors. Furthermore, a wide range of beautiful event item rentals is available for you to make use of when designing your function. For the newlyweds, the Honeymoon Cabin provides luxurious accommodations where you can reside during your stay. Though the venue might seem remote, it is only a mere 10-miles away from the town of Bozeman.

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Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 22 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Ethan & Kenda's wedding
Ethan & Kenda
23 photos

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?

$3,000

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

5,000

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
Clean Up
Parking
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall

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
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

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Reviews of The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon

Weddingwire
4.8/5 34 reviews
Google
4.8/5 81 reviews
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 10/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely perfect

I can’t even begin to describe how perfect this venue was! From the views, to the facilities, to the staff. We opted to have Elsa be our “day of” coordinator but she was so much more! She worked with us in the months leading up to the wedding and helped out so much. The day went so smoothly thanks to her!
All the Wildwood rentals she helped choose and setup for us looked beautiful, and added to the space and decor. I didn’t have a bridal party to put to work, but Elsa handled everything I could’ve needed. As I was about to walk out to the meadow my veil came off, and Elsa quickly helped me reattach it—and crisis averted. I’m sure she handled so many other things behind the scenes that I wasn’t even aware of, and I’m so thankful for that! Everyone says there’s going to be something “wrong” happen on the wedding day but as far as I’m aware it was perfect—exactly as I could have imagined.
Elsa worked so well with all of our vendors, and helped guide family and friends throughout the day so everyone knew what they had to do and where to go. She had so many lovely ideas that I wouldn’t have thought of. And she truly made our wedding vision come to life. It is a well oiled machine at the Woodlands.
We and all of our guests are from the Chicagoland area—this was a destination wedding for us, so it was extra helpful to have someone on site who knew what to do. But even if you live closeby, have a bridal party, or are super organized, I would still highly recommend to have Elsa coordinate. She has a calm and collected demeanor, which helped any nerves I had and made me feel confident everything was handled. She made sure me and Eddie had lots of moments to ourselves so that we could soak up the day together and breathe.

Our wedding truly was the best day of our lives, and we couldn’t be more thankful to Elsa and the Woodlands team for making our dream day happen!
Tatjana
Tatjana Sent on 11/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Very Pleased

We absolutely loved having our wedding at the Woodlands and are so thankful for Elsa and her team, and their hard work to make our wedding a wonderful success! They were incredibly kind and flexible with our schedules during the planning process. They went above and beyond. We were blessed with an absolutely gorgeous day, which helped to highlight the beauty of the venue, such a fun and intimate forest-feel. I would highly recommend them to anyone for their wedding venue!
S
Sam F. Sent on 06/24/2022
5 out of 5 rating

As stress free as a wedding can be

A beautiful location for amazing photos and an incredible venue that provides all of your needs so no worry about the tear down/ set up, great linen options and caterer friendly.
M
Megan Sent on 01/29/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful venue for our indoor/outdoor wedding!

We had the perfect wedding there! It had everything we wanted, beautiful wooded space, our wedding out in the field was so beautiful, both simple, but also elegant. it was just perfect for us. The reception hall was gorgeous and it didn't take much decorations to make it look gorgeous.
M
Maggy Sent on 10/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Venue for fall wedding

We got married on October 16, 2021 at the woodlands. There was 2 feet of snow in the meadow and we had to move the ceremony to the bridge. The venue could not have been more accommodating and helpful in fulfilling what we wanted. We were able to do a walk through for our day of coordinator the Thursday before the wedding, as well as a rehearsal dinner that Thursday night. We couldn’t have asked for a better venue- they were excellent on communication!!
Taylor
Taylor Sent on 03/13/2021
5 out of 5 rating

The most beautiful mountain venue, ever!

I was a 2020 bride (what a loaded statement). This means, COVID affected basically ALL of my wedding plans. I was originally supposed to get married in Jackson Hole, WY. But the venue cancelled months before the wedding.

Upon the venue cancelling, we found the Woodlands. And what a find it was!!! This venue honestly worked out better than my original plan. Elsa and her team are the BEST. They made the entire event perfect and easy, not to mention they are great communicators! This venue is BEAUTIFUL and has something for every type of guest. Indoor facility, outdoor facility, lawn, trees, concrete, dance floor, it has it ALL. Look no further if you are looking to plan a wedding in Bozeman, MT. This venue is BEAUTIFUL.
Calla
Calla Sent on 11/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect experience

Stunning venue! Employees (especially Elsa and Jasmin) were all so helpful and easy to work with and very accommodating. We’re really happy with how everything turned out.
S
Savannah Sent on 08/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent!

Elsa and her team at The Woodlands helped make our big day everything we could have wanted! The meadow and grand room are absolutely beautiful! The entire venue really embraces what it feels like to be in the Montana countryside. And having the adorable cabin to spend the night in was the cherry on top! I would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful place for their wedding day.
Gladys
Gladys Sent on 12/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

There's no better place

Elsa and Taye are the best! They made the whole process so easy for us and fun to plan. We have a son who has special needs and they made sure we had anything we needed for him on our big day. It was an absolutely great day in a beautiful setting!
Meghan Kranker
Meghan Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Beyond Words

The Woodlands Venue sits in a canyon very dear to my heart already, and the fact it was just as beautiful was all the more amazing. The package deals they offer give you so much flexibility to really make your day unique and special, and they are very patient with working with you to make it just how you want. We also had a rainy start to our wedding day making the day really chilly, but they worked with us to dry things off before the ceremony and add heaters for our guests. As a nursing student, it was great to be able to have them do most of the decorating, because I did not have a lot of time with semester to do those things myself. The whole experience was very relaxed, and if I had questions they answered them promptly and fully. The venue makes the wedding have that cozy Montana feel with its beautiful setting, yet elegant if you wish with the decor pieces. I really appreciated the experience, and cannot thank the managers and owners enough for providing such amazing service to make our day that much more spectacular.
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The Woodlands is a wonderful wedding venue tucked away in the woods. It offers a lot of photo ops all around the property, a lovely reception hall and a great space upstairs to get ready in. Else does a wonderful job and has for years.

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The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon frequently asked questions

The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Woodlands at Cottonwood Canyon is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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