The Venue

Coyote Gardens Wedding and Events Venue is a 5 acre estate boasting world famous botanical gardens. Our gardens showcase plants and flowers from around the world with a large majority hailing from the Himalayas. The flagstone pathways guide you through a sea of colors and smells, with our blooms starting in May when the snow melts and continuing through September.

The estate has two hand crafted log cabins, perfect staging areas for your guests or wedding parties. Our Whiskey Cabin is a one story rustic log cabin with a full kitchen, bathroom, and oil burning stove. Caribou and moose racks are hung from the log beams to guarantee a true Alaskan feel. The Garden Cabin is a second story space with a full wall of windows overlooking the botanical gardens, pond, and tea house. The garden cabin fills with sunshine throughout the day and is adorned with lovely bouquets of fresh blooms. An oil stove can be lit to add an element of romance. 

Both cabins are adjoined by a beautiful, 900 square foot deck. The deck has one of the two covered tea houses. The second tea house sits in the back garden overlooking the large moss garden and perennial gardens. The garden tea house is a woodworker’s dream, constructed entirely of alder branches and perched just in front of the neighboring pond. Scattered throughout the property are several hand crafted alder benches providing tranquil sitting areas as well as stunning art pieces.

Coyote Gardens is a must see venue. Words cannot truly paint a picture as beautiful as this estate deserves. Inquire today to schedule your tour.

Our story

The dream of Coyote Gardens began in 1975 when Gerald Conrad and Les Brake purchased the 5 acre parcel on Willow Fishhook Road. The two men began to make the dream a reality as Gerald began to construct the cabins and Les brought his gardening wisdom of Texas to Alaska. The gardens and wood working have been featured in many magazines including Better homes and Gardens, Horticulture, and Sunset Magazine. In 2023, Kelly Kropko and Nancy Kropko purchased the property from the gentlemen with the vision of opening Coyote Gardens wedding and events Venue. Our mission is to share the beauty created by Les and Jerry over 5 decades with you and your guests on your special day. Book today to experience the award winning and world famous Coyote Gardens of Willow, Alaska.

“The magic of Coyote Gardens is captivating. I could not have dreamt of a more perfect setting ”

~ Dawn and Anna

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