Sunday, May 17, 2009

Willow Pond Weddings

Looking for a relaxing, beautiful place to get married?
Here's what Willow Pond has to offer, along with our suggestions for the best vendors in the area.


Willow Pond Photography

Willow Pond can accommodate most of your wedding event needs. When you book at Willow Pond you have the option to rent the inn for the entire weekend. Check-in, have your rehearsal or catered rehearsal dinner, spend the night...wake up to a lovely gourmet breakfast, take the rest of the morning to get ready. Have your event set up done and your photos done at a leisurely pace. Enjoy your wedding and the night of your event, if you don't plan on leaving right away, you can just go right up to your room, take a long soak in the whirlpool tub and have a relaxing, romantic evening. Wake up to another beautiful morning at Willow Pond, have breakfast served in your room and depart on your honeymoon!

Package options include:

  • Rental of Inn guest rooms
  • Bridal Party Ready Room
  • All day rental of Inn grounds the day of your event
  • Use of the Garden Room or Inn Guest area during your event.
  • Two hours for your rehearsal.
  • Catered Rehearsal Dinner
  • Delicious complimentary breakfast for up to six guests.
  • In room breakfast for wedding couple.
  • In room flowers
  • Elopement packages available
  • Up to 150 chairs
  • Six- eight foot tables, Four -60 inch rounds, one-six foot table, one- four foot table, cake table and gift table
  • Wedding Arch

Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast outdoor events feature:


Willow Pond Grounds

° Picturesque country setting
° One acre area for set-up
° Seating for up to 150 guests
° Patio deck area with flowerbeds
° Concrete patio area perfect for dining set-up, DJ or dancefloor
° Views of pastures, willow tree and pond
° Mature trees for summer shade
° Guest bath
° On-site parking


Garden Room

° Intimate seating for up to 30 guests
° Sunny room with large windows
° Sound system
°Fireplace
° Dimmable lights

° Live plants
° Guest bath
° Onsite parking

The Garden Room also features:

° French doors on both sides of room
° Plantation fans


Marc Foster Officiating at Willow Pond
So which local vendors do you hire to make your event perfect? Willow Pond recommends the following vendors, * indicates our preferred vendor:
Catering:
*DMT Catering
Kathleen's Kosher Catering
Omar's Catering
Cowboy and the Rose
Bartender:
Crossroads Wine and Spirits (Crossroads is the only bartender we permit.)

Tent/Party Rental:
*Elite Events
Rosewood Party Rental

DJ:
Merlin

Photographer:
*Willow Pond Photo
Chad Mahlum Lifestyles Photography
John Redding Photography
Officiate:
Marc Foster Weddings
Limo:
A Touch With Class Limo
Flowers:
*Johnson's House of Flowers
Country Elegance Florists
Doves:
Betty's Doves
Music:
Heavenly Harp Sounds
Jeffrey Pine

Willow Pond Special Event Policies:

You are always welcome to bring the licensed caterer, party rental service, DJ, florist and photographer of
your choice.
*All food brought on the premises for all events must
be catered or prepared in a commercial kitchen. Due to B&B licensing rules, caterers and inn guests may not use the inn's kitchen.
*Only beer, Champagne & wine are
allowed and must be served by a licensed bartender.
* At this time we welcome bartending service from Crossroad's Wine & Spirits.

*All events must end by 10 pm.

Willow Pond Bed & Breakfast is a completely non-smoking establishment. There is no-smoking allowed anywhere on our property and out of courtesy to our neighbors, we ask that you not smoke in front of the inn or neighboring properties.

*For all events:

Events booked on Holidays, Holiday Weekends or Special Event Weekends are non-refundable. All Inn policies apply. See policies page for details.

Willow Pond Photography


Saturday, May 02, 2009

May News from the Pond

Here's the News from the Pond!

Summer fun for $40 a day!!
Yoga at WP!
Lodging Specials! Cooking Classes! Houseconcerts!

We know money is tight right now,
so we've come up with
"$40 a day the Willow Pond Way"
Start by checking our
SPECIAL's PAGE
for savings on lodging,
then read our blog for our suggestions on enjoying the finest food and activities
the Grand Valley has to offer for
around $40 a day!

Here are some of the fabulous
community events coming up in May:

Dinner & an Opera, Viva el Vino, Mother's Day,
Mesa State Graduation, Art & Jazz Festival,
Mike the Headless Chicken Days,
Spring Barrel Tasting, Tour de Bloom Ride,
JUCO!!!

Visit our Calendar for more info..

___________________________________

*New*

Yoga at the Pond!
Willow Pond has teamed up with
The Academy of Yoga
to present Yoga-to-go classes at the inn.
If you'd like to schedule a private class for you and your party during your visit to Willow Pond, call the Academy.
Only $80 per class for your whole party!

Perfect for girlfriend getaways and
those who don't want to miss their class!
Students must be registered guests of the inn to participate.
Visit www.academyofyoga.com
for more information.

________________________

SPECIALS!!

View our specials page for details:

We've decided to make our same day special
a year round deal,
so give us a call if you find yourself in town or
need to get away without leaving town!

Innkeeper Same Day Special:

Save 15% when you book a room
the same day of your stay
!

Call between 10am and 6pm the day of your stay.

No advance bookings,
offer only good the same day of your stay.
Not valid with any other offer,
must book by phone directly through Willow Pond,
double occupancy only, other restrictions may apply.
Offer expires Dec. 31st, 2009.

Online Special
$10 off all 2 -night online bookings!
MSC Special:
$10 off your stay for all Mesa State Families.

Are you a return guest?
Call us for our return guest special!


Click here: Check Availability
***
_________________

DMT Cooking Classes:

View registration information

Presented by Chef Diana Tarasiewicz of DMT Catering...

May cooking classes:


Tuesday the 5th: Simply Chicken
Thursday the 7th.: Rubs, sauces and marinades -
preparing for the grill

Tuesday the 12th: Sushi and hand roll workshop - Hand's on!

____________________________

Music Notes:

Mark your Calendars!

Willow Pond House Concert Series

See the music page on our website for details!


Pete Kartsounes
Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
6:30 pm
Proceeds benefit Hike for Cancer.
__________

Noteworthy Duo
Michael Nigro, Classical Guitar
&
Lisa Schroeder, Flute
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009
7pm
______________

Ricko Donovan
Hammered Dulcimer Virtuoso
Thursday,August 20, 2009
6PM
____________

Jason Wilber
Lead guitarist for John Prine and
Iris Dement!
Sunday, November 15, 2009
7pm
Don't miss these incredible artists!
____________________

Weddings at Willow Pond
We are currently booking for the 2010 wedding season...
We still have some dates left for last minute 2009 summer
and fall weddings...
Call the inn for a tour and consultation...

That's the news for now!