Willow Glen Inn

Willow Glen Inn, located in Cedar City, UT, has 8 units in three separate buildings capable of accommodating up to 30 overnight guests. Some of the most interesting rooms in the area are at Willow Glen.

More than just a room for the night, our guests enjoy 8.5 acres of yards, gardens and walking paths to explore.

Willow Glen is a great place to hold a family reunion, company party, business luncheon, wedding or other special event. Our unique reception/conference facilities serve thousands of guests each year.

Willow Glen is open year round with each season of the year having its special attractions of birds, gardens, weather and room decorations. Willow Glen is conveniently located for day trips to Bryce and Zion National Parks and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Great winter skiing and summer mountain biking are available at Brian Head Resort a short 40 minute drive from Willow Glen.

The following slide show which was produced for the local Cinema, provides an overview of Willow Glen Inn. It is a rather large video file which will take significant time to download on a slow internet connection.

Willow Glen is located in the town of Enoch, Utah just north of Cedar City, the largest community in Iron County with a population of 27,000. Cedar City (shown in the photo to the right) is located at the mouth of Coal Creek in south-central Utah. Its elevation is 5,800 feet above sea level, and it lies in a semi-arid part of the state with 10,000-foot mountains to the east and a vast desert area to the west.

Willow Glen enjoys a relatively mild climate making it a pleasant place to live, work and visit. Most days are clear and sunny with summer highs typically in the 90's and lows in the 50's. Winter highs average in the 40's with lows in the teens. However, mother nature is not without a sense of humor. Short afternoon thunderstorms are common in July and August. And winter blizzards with white-out conditions have been known to happen December through February. Checking the current weather forcast is always a good idea.

Willow Glen offers a wide range of dining options. Breakfast is served for our lodging guests from 8:00 to 9:00 am. Dinners and other types of meals can be arranged by reservation, just inquire with the manager or with the chef. Meals can be customized for any occasion though we specialize in weddings, receptions and banquets. We can also provide certain items ala carte. Soups, salads, bag lunches, hors d'oeuvres and desserts are available as supply permits. These items are available on first come first serve basis. Please let your host/hostess know what items you are interested in purchasing. Follow the links in this section to learn more about our dining services.

Bed & Breakfast rooms at Willow Glen Inn range in price from $67 to $225 per night. They include suites designed for honeymoon and romantic getaways, family & small group suites, and affordable single units. All come uniquely furnished and decorated. They all feature queen size beds. All have private entrances and private baths. And breakfast is included with your stay at Willow Glen.

Since our rooms are located in three separate buildings surrounded by numerous yards, gardens, trees and pathways, a stay at Willow Glen is much more than just a night in another room away from home. Our 8.5 acres provide ample space to strech your legs and enjoy pleasant walks on tree lined paths. Willow Glen is the perfect place to relax and recharge from a busy lifestyle.

Celebrate your special day at Cedar City's most extraordinary and sought after wedding venue. Willow Glen Inn is a romantic setting for outdoor weddings up to 200 guests, receptions up to 500 guests and rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons for up to 200 guests. Our indoor facilities can accomodate weddings with up to 70 guests. Watch the video clip below to see examples from wedding hosted at Willo Glen Inn then follow the links in this section to learn how Willow Glen can help you make a romantic and memorable wedding experience.

Wedding Facilities

Sunken Yard

Willow Glen's Sunken Yard has been a favorite location for outdoor wedding ceremonies for almost 30 years. The manicured lawn can accommodate up to 200 guests for a romantic outdoor wedding. The banks surrounding the lawn are covered with shrubs and flowers in season. Several species of mature trees top the banks and give a private, room-like feel to this popular outdoor venue.

Your guests park in Willow Glen's 2 acre main parking lot and enter through a vine covered arbor that marks the beginning of a romantic path through Willow Glen's side yard then around the tree lined bank, past the top of our main waterfall and into the sunken yard where they are typically greeted by one or more Bridesmaids. After signing your guest book guests are free to mingle while enjoying your selection of music and the naturally soothing sounds of Willow Glen's waterfall and wild birds in season until the call to be seated is given.

At the designated time, your procession proceeds from either of two possible entrances along a topiary lined path through the center of the audience to a wedding arch near the main waterfall. After completion of your ceremony, the sunken yard provides several vignettes suitable for small and large group photos. We have been told time and again, "Your sunken yard is just what I imagined my wedding would be."

Outdoor Stage

Willow Glen's outdoor stage patterned after a building from America's Old West offers a unique venue that can accommodate up-to 300 guests dancing or 150 seated banquet style. If your family loves to dance, food service can be provided on the adjacent lawn area and/or in the Old Barn Restaurant. If your family is dance challenged, the space can be set up banquet style (as shown in the photo above) avoiding the "empty dance floor" syndrome. However, most of our wedding parties choose a combination setup that provides tables and chairs for guest seating while still allowing room for dancing. Our stage also provides performance space for a DJ, 5-piece rock band or even a small chamber orchestra.

Whether you are planning a cowboy wedding, a formal event with the traditional classical flare or a contemporary, informal party, Willow Glen's outdoor stage fills the bill.

Old Barn Restaurant

Willow Glen's Old Barn Restaurant located next to the outdoor stage (just visible on the left edge of the photo above) completes the wedding and reception facilities. It compliments the rustic western flavor of our stage, serves as an alternate venue in case of inclement weather and provides, food service facilities, brides dressing room and public restrooms for your guests. It also accommodates weddings and receptions through the winter months with its real wood fireplace, cast iron gas stove, high ceilings and separate ceremony and reception rooms.

The Old Barn Restaurant offers indoor wedding ceremony seating for up to 70 guests and banquet seating for up to 100 guests without dancing or up to 80 guests with dancing. However, larger parties can be accomodated with additional standing room for the ceremony.

Down Home Comfort

As can be seen from the photos in this and other sections of our web site, weddings and receptions at Willow Glen are comfortable, convenient and fun. You won't find stuffy elegance at Willow Glen. You will find the perfect venue for a relaxed gathering of family and friends to celebrate the begining of your new life together.

Wedding Food Service

Willow Glen's menu is the largest and most comprehensive in the area. From Cream Puffs to Fillet Mignon our restaurant staff can provide refreshments to meet nearly any taste and budget. Our Rockslide Brownies with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is a perenial favorite. If "Brownies and Ice Cream" seems too casual for your party perhaps Raspberry Custard Tarts or White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake are more in line with your vision. If something more substantial is on your mind perhaps a selection of savory Hors d'oeuvres will satisfy your hunger.

With over 50 Hors d'oeuvre items to choose from including the ever popular Beef Taquitos, Rspberry Brie in Filo, Petite Quiche, the adventurous Filo Wrapped Elk Portabella Duxelles and elegant Beef Duxelle en Croute, you are sure to find just the right combination to please your guests and make the impression you desire.

Chef Katrin Making Triple Chocolate MousseLooking for something homestyle? Consider Chef Katrin's Three Berry Cobbler with equal portions of Blueberries, Red Raspberries and Blackberries baked under a freshly made crust. This New England classic dessert served with genuine Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is "to-die-for".

Too sweet for your taste? Then another of Chef Katrin's specialties, miniture filo cups, with a selection of fillings may be just what you need. Chef Katrin's favorite fillings include  Cucumber Salad, Guacamole, Chicken Sundried Tomato, Beef Burgundy, Berry Custard Tart,"Moms" Apple Pie and Cranberry Lemon Baklava.

Whatever your taste, whether casual comfort food, a complete four course meal or something in between, our Restaurant Manager, Jonathan will work with you to organize just the right food, flavors, presentation and style of service to make your party uniquely yours.

Willow Glen Inn will provide you with the most extraordinary venue for your most special and memorable day. Whether in the summer or winter, Willow Glen can provide you with everything you need to create the perfect wedding and reception.

Ceremony

Lush foliage, spring & summer flowers and a romantic waterfall provide the backdrop for a lovely wedding your guests are sure to remember. Willow Glen's basic wedding ceremony package includes the facilities, service and amenities needed for a successful wedding for just $749. This package provides 1 hour on our main wedding yard plus rehearsal, seating for up to 100 guests, gift and guest registration tables, basic decorations including the wedding arch and topiaries, a private dressing room for the bride and a guest book that is yours to keep. Optional extras including extended time, custom decorations, live music or DJ and additional facilities may be added to accommodate larger groups or give your wedding a special touch.

Reception

Our rustic western restaurant with outdoor stage are unique in the area providing the perfect venue for your first party as a married couple. Willow Glen's basic reception package includes the facilities, service and amenities needed for a successful reception for just $749. This package includes 2 hours in our reception center, tables and chairs to seat 36 guests, gift and guest registration tables, center pieces for 6 tables, white table linens and a private dressing room for the bride. Optional extras including extra time, TV & DVD player, additional facilities, live music or DJ and custom catered refreshments may be added to accommodate larger groups or give your reception a special touch.

Combined Ceremony and Reception

Our combined ceremony and reception package includes everything listed above for just $1195 saving you time and money. By scheduling your reception immediately following your ceremony there is no need to travel to or from another venue. The party can simply continue, your pre-ordered food service can begin immediately and you avoid the stress of moving your wedding party across town.

National and International guests arriving by airline either from Las Vegas, Nevada or Salt Lake City, Utah usually rent a car and drive to Cedar City via Interstate 15. However, some use a connecting flight to Cedar City Regional Airport (CDC) via Sky West airline.

If you are traveling to Willow Glen by car:

• Follow Interstate 15 South from Salt Lake City, Utah or North from Las Vegas, Nevada to exit #62 at Cedar City, Utah.
• Upon arrival at exit 62, turn right at the end of the ramp if traveling South from the Salt Lake City Utah area or turn left at the end of the ramp if traveling North from the Las Vegas Nevada area.
• Turn left at the corner with the Mr. Bubbles car wash and Maverik gas station onto 3000 N. Drive West one mile and turn right onto Bulldog Rd.
• Drive North 1/2 mile and turn right into Willow Glen at 3308 N. Bulldog Rd.

Distance from Willow Glen Inn to major cities and destinations

• Cedar Breaks National Monument: 24 miles
• Brian Head Ski and Summer Resort: 32 miles
• Zion National Park: 61 miles
• Bryce Canyon National Park: 79 miles
• Great Basin National Park: 145 miles
• Lake Powell: 159 miles
• Grand Canyon, North Rim: 159 miles
• Salt Lake City, Utah: 267 miles
• St. George, Utah: 50 miles
• Las Vegas, Nevada: 183 miles
• Phoenix, Arizona: 450 miles