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Nestled within a wooded enclave just steps from Lake Minnetonka lies an enchanted property, a one-of-a-kind event center housed inside a beautifully preserved and newly renovated rustic chapel. Serene settings inside and out offer a magical playground for your next adventure. The Woods Retreat offers five acres of natural beauty, including several indoor and outdoor spaces ideal for weddings of every variety and every season.

Under new ownership, The Woods Retreat (formerly The Woods Chapel) is undergoing extensive renovations to bring modern amenities and new functionality to this historic property.

Amenities:

-10,000 Square Foot Chapel

-Seated Dining For Up To 250 Guests

-Outdoor Amphitheater Overlooking Private Pond with massive Fountain

-Outdoor Terraces and Patio With Waterfall

-Stunning Bridal Suite

-Beautiful Groom's Suite

-Guest Cottage With Two Overnight Suites

-Free Parking

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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?

$5,000

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

$3,000

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?

$4,000

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

$3,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Religious

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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

Reviews of Wood Retreat

Heidi
Heidi Sent on 04/21/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Large and Cozy Venue

Woods Chapel is a beautiful venue. The Wedding Coordinator really knows her stuff and kept us on track to start and finish on time. Although the venue can seat up to 300, it feels cozy and warm. We had a great experience with the Woods Chapel and have nothing but good memories of our wedding day there.
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Lindsay Sent on 09/25/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I was a little nervous after reading some of the Wood's reviews...but don't listen to them! Tracy was awesome and so sweet. She is very timely and professional. The venue is perfect, sort of like an enchanted forest. You have to understand that Tracy runs a business. She has up to 2 weddings/day on the weekend and has to make sure her clients stay accountable for keeping the place nice and clean. Follow her rules and you'll have a perfect day. I would highly recommend the Wood's Chapel.
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Sherry Sent on 08/18/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My son and daughter-in-law had their wedding ceremony inside the Chapel and also got ready there prior. Everything was wonderful and Tracy could not have been nicer or more accomodating. I would recommend this venue without a doubt!
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Kym Sent on 06/30/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The woods was the only venue I looked at for a ceremony. It was exactly what I had always dreamed of. The bridal cottage is filled with vintage mirrors and chandeliers while the grooms suite has wood walls and leather couches. The outdoor landscape is picture perfect and very well maintained! Tracy is the owner and she was so great to work with!! Very responsive and kind! Our experience at The Woods was perfect and we got so many compliments from our guests!
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User1736762 Sent on 07/28/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The space is beautiful! It was the perfect outdoor wedding! She sprayed for mosquitos, and that helped A TON!! Beautiful weather, and the cottages are pristine and clean.
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Alexandra Sent on 11/13/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Such a beautiful setting- Especially like the little castle used for the wedding party and bride to prepare in
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I am so happy we had our wedding ceremony at The Woods Chapel. It was very much our style, and we knew as soon as we saw it that we wanted to have our wedding there. Tracy was very accomodating throughout the whole wedding process, and even took us on a tour when we drove by with our family one time without calling ahead. With the chance of rain during our wedding ceremony, we rehearsed both indoor and outdoor scenarios the day before the wedding. Although we had always pictured the wedding outside, they recently re-did the floors in the indoor chapel and got rid of the green carpet, so the indoor chapel was just as beautiful as the outdoor one and I couldn't decide where I wanted to have it! We ended up doing it indoors and I'm really glad we did. The pictures turned out beautiful and I got so many compliments on it. The "getting ready" room also made for great pictures and a very relaxed atmosphere for my bridesmaids and I to get ready in. Tracy was really helpful and available all day, and made sure everything went as smoothly as possible. We loved how everything turned out and could not have imagined having our wedding anywhere else!
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User1048603 Sent on 12/18/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had a beautiful Summer wedding at the Woods chapel this last August! They were very easy to work with, and it was worth the money to have such a gorgeous venue with a beautiful cottage to get ready in, and amazing backgrounds for photos.
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Jennica Sent on 09/09/2012
5 out of 5 rating
The Woods Chapel was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. The bright green foliage created a breathtaking background for both our ceremony and reception. The bridal cottage, the chapel, the tri-leveled patios and the out door amphitheater each contribute to the incredible ambiance this venue holds. There are a plethora of trees, plants, bright and beautiful flowers, and a gorgeous pond. Even better, the lady who owns The Woods Chapel (Tracy) is as wonderful as the venue. She is incredibly friendly and pleasant and went out of her way to help make accommodations for our us. We booked this venue about 11 months prior to our wedding and she always answered any questions I emailed her throughout those 11 months. She was extremely helpful and we felt so blessed to be working with her and having our special day at her beautiful venue. We HIGHLY recommend this location for your wedding if you are looking for a gorgeous, fun, natural, reasonably priced, stress-free, and intimate feeling wedding (with an incredibly sweet and helpful coordinator as a bonus!). The Woods Chapel was honestly an even better venue than we could have ever imagined for our wedding.
P.S. And the pictures here turn out FABULOUS! :)
KevinAlyssa
Kevinalyssa Sent on 07/09/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

A fairytale day

The Woods Chapel was the perfect spot for our wedding day. We’ve had so many guests comment about how idyllic the grounds were! I had my hair and makeup done offsite and got dressed (with my bridesmaids) in the chapel’s cottage. My husband and his groomsmen got dressed in the cottage but on a level below us so we could still do our first look. We couldn’t have asked for anything better! So many beautiful tall trees, bridges, wooded spots and nooks to take pictures inside and outside. I am confident this would be a lovely venue year round. The chapel is absolutely breathtaking and even better than the pictures. We didn’t even add any decor, and it was still beautiful. Tracy was super helpful and great to work with from start to finish. She even helped open the doors to the chapel for my grand entrance! There’s a small reception area, but we chose to have ours offsite because of the guest list. If you want a romantic fairytale feel for your day, this is your spot!
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Wood Retreat frequently asked questions

Wood Retreat includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Wood Retreat for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
Wood Retreat offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Wood Retreat offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Wood Retreat offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Wood Retreat offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Wood Retreat is recommended by 78% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 3.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.1 in average response time, 4 in value, 3.9 in quality of service, 3.8 in professionalism and 3.7 in flexibility.
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