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What is the story behind Willow Woods Park?

Initially created as a logging camp in the early 1900's. Home to some of the oldest trees on the mountain, this special place has survived modernization, fire and economic hardship, remaining relatively unchanged through the last century. "The Willow Woods area was a campground in the 1923-1927 period, with a fee of 50 cents per night. There were restrooms and a water faucet. There was one 16' square war surplus tent for rent. In the late twenties, Lou and Grace Williams bought the lot and built three cabins for rent and a home for themselves on the highway. Over the years there have been a succession of owners, each one adding their own touch. It has been called Skyforest Resort, Shanty Town and now Willow Woods." ~ From The Memories We are a group of Chefs, Gardners, Shop Keepers, Artists, Organizers, Teachers, Bakers, and Care Takers who share a common philosophy and love for our mountains and for Willow Woods and in a larger sense about the simplicity of life. For your gatherings and intimate occasions, discover the romance of our early 20th century village. Once a resting place for the loggers and then a home for the honeymooners, your special event will be sealed in history and beauty. Come visit our grounds, a charming venue for your next event. Stop by and say hello... Lou & Eddie PO Box 695 28561 State Hwy 18 Skyforest, Ca 92385 909.337.7137 email- yorksmp@msn.com

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What are Willow Woods Park's site fees and venue policies?

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

No
Yes

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

$2,500

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

No
Yes

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

$795

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
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
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Brewery
Campsite/Cabin
Garden
Historic Building
Park
Restaurant

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
June
July
August
September
October
December

What are real couples saying about their experience at Willow Woods Park in reviews?

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Skyleigh Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Experience

Willow Woods Park is such a unique and special venue. It's perfect for anyone looking for an intimate outdoor experience. The biggest advice I can give to anyone looking to book with this venue is to trust Katie. Just trust her. She will give you the wedding of your dreams if you let her. My husband and I could not have been happier with our wedding in such a stunning venue. And such an affordable venue all things considered! Thank you Katie and team!! (Photos by Mariah Pollock who is also amazing!)
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Kris Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Like an enchanted forest

Beautiful venue for a gathering and excellent food! Service was very good and we felt like we were in an enchanted forest!
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Holly Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we wanted

My husband and I got married at Willow Woods Park a couple weeks ago and it was absolutely magical! It was everything we dreamed of and more! Willow Woods is a hidden gem and was such an amazing place to get married. My husband and I both wanted an intimate, forest wedding, and we fell in love with Willow Woods Park. What made it even better was the coordinator, Katie. I cannot say enough wonderful things about Katie and what a pleasure it was working with her through this process. Katie ensured that everything went smoothly for our wedding, went above and beyond to make our day special, is so personable (my husband and I seriously feel like we have a made a new friend ) and we would highly recommend Willow Woods for a wedding/venue and the amazing Katie and all the staff there. We look forward to visiting the mountain every year for our anniversary and coming by Willow Woods and reminiscing on what a fantastic and beautiful venue we had for our wedding and how magical it was. All the twinkling lights amongst the forest trees and celebrating with family and friends...it was wonderful. All of our family and friends raved about the venue and that they had such a great time at the wedding. Thank you Katie and Willow Woods staff for making our day so special and enjoyable!
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Sucely Sent on 09/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect!!!

Our wedding took place on 6/25/2022 so this review is late but this place deserves much more recognition because of how great our experience was and how lovely the atmosphere is. Willow Woods is cute, whimsical, and the service is top tier.
Katie, our coordinator, was kind and amazing and made sure that everything was taken care of. As a bride, I stressed very little leading up to the wedding because everything was pretty much taken care of by Katie and her team. She was very responsive and always answered any questions I had.
The food served at the reception is artisan pizza from LouEddies and it was delicious, all of our guests loved it! Both my husband and I love pizza so that was a plus and definitely something we liked about the venue.
Willow Woods was all I could ever want as a bride because it felt like an enchanted forest from a storybook. I loved the rustic and whimsical aesthetic, the cute 1920s cabins, the woodsy outdoors, and the pizza!
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 09/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

An Enchanted October Dream Wedding at Willow Woods Park!

Our son and daughter-in-law had the most magical, enchanted forest wedding at Willow Woods Park in October. Tucked away in the serene mountains of Skyforest, California, This historic gem provided a breathtaking autumn backdrop that left our guests absolutely spellbound. The fall season in the mountains is spectacular, but October here is truly next-level. From the towering, historic pines to the rustic 1920s cabins, every corner of the property felt like it was straight out of a storybook. The crisp autumn air and the way the golden late-afternoon sun filtered through the changing leaves made the ceremony feel completely surreal. Transitioning into an intimate evening reception under the glowing bistro lights next to the ivy-covered stone cottage was simply unforgettable.

The staff went above and beyond to ensure the day was completely seamless. Katie, the wedding coordinator, is an absolute angel. She guided us through every detail with total patience, warmth, and professionalism, making sure the entire timeline ran completely stress-free from start to finish.

We also opted for their in-house catering through LouEddie's Pizza, which was a massive hit for a cozy October evening. Our guests are still raving about the incredible artisan wood-fired pizzas, and the kitchen was wonderfully accommodating with delicious vegan and gluten-free options.

If you are looking for an intimate, romantic, and uniquely charming outdoor wedding venue near Lake Arrowhead, we cannot recommend Willow Woods Park highly enough! They gave our children the ultimate dream autumn wedding and our family memories that we will cherish forever.
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Sarah Sent on 08/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have been better

Our day of coordinator was absolutely incredible, the venue was beautiful and the pizza was delicious. They even made special vegan and gluten free options. I wish we could relive the whole thing.
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User1344206 Sent on 09/24/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We are so grateful to have our wedding at Willow wood park. We had a great rustic wedding. Louise York, the owner is awesome. She helped so much for our wedding. Eddie, the owner of the pizza place, is an amazing cook. We had a blessed to have them to help us out for our wedding. The food is so delicious. And service is great. I totally recommended to my friends and my family to have any events there.
We are also planning to have our ten years anniversary there again.
Thank you for Willow wood park to give us the amazing moment for our special day.
Liz
Liz O. Sent on 11/19/2020
1.4 out of 5 rating

Wedding cancelled - no refund - avoid

Me and my fiancé booked Willow Woods Park, the area for our wedding in April 2020. Due to the lockdown in California it had to be cancelled, we lost our hard saved deposit as Willow Woods refused to refund it, citing it was ‘non-refundable’ – I suggested they subtract any costs incurred from the $1000 deposit and refund the remainder, fair in the circumstances. The wedding had only been arranged 8 weeks previously and my fiancé had visited the venue once for 30 minutes to pay the deposit and have a quick look around. I live in England and my fiancé in Los Angeles so I had not visited, just exchanged around 10 general emails. They used this 30 minute trip and the emails to justify keeping all the deposit saying they charged $200 an hour for ‘wedding consultation’. Nowhere had it been discussed that I wanted ‘Wedding Consultation’ or that I was happy to pay $200 an hour for it – only a few general emails were ever exchanged.

Be wary when using this company, they will treat you very unfairly if anything goes wrong. I have given up trying to get the money back so now we have had to save up again! Thankfully we have managed to save up enough for a small affair in Las Vegas this Christmas  – no thanks to the greedy Willow Woods Park! AVOID!!!!!!!
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Willow Woods Park frequently asked questions

Willow Woods Park includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Willow Woods Park includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Willow Woods Park includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Willow Woods Park for wedding events is known for:
  • Brewery
  • Campsite/Cabin
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Park
  • Restaurant
Willow Woods Park offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Willow Woods Park offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Willow Woods Park offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Willow Woods Park offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Willow Woods Park is recommended by 92% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in average response time, 4.5 in quality of service, 4.5 in flexibility, 4.5 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.
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