Bavaria Downs

Name: Bavaria Downs
Address: 3919 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN, 55318, US
Price range: Starts at $3,995
Rating: 4.2

All-inclusive venue

The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,995 for off-peak dates, and $5,495 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Bavaria Downs is home to three of the top wedding venues in Minnesota -The Edward Anne Estate, Equestria West, and Woodland Glasshaus. Our venues exude luxury and excellence. Although all three wedding venues offer clients and guests a truly unique and grandeur experience, they are completely different in style and design. With 200 acres of lush, rolling hills beside meadows rich with wildflowers, you will have no idea you are just miles from Minneapolis at any of these spaces. These venues allow our clients to escape the ordinary when hosting weddings, corporate, and social events.

Seated guest capacity

50-400

Venue type

Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

3919 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN 55318

Our event spaces

Edward Anne Estate

Just minutes from Minneapolis, yet a world away, the estate offers breathtaking scenery, featuring rolling hills and wildflower meadows.

The Estate’s design merges traditional architectural elements with contemporary features, creating a space that feels both timeless and inviting. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, the estate provides a variety of indoor and outdoor options to fit your style. At The Edward Anne Estate, no detail is overlooked. From the grand entryway to the intimate bridal suite, every space has been carefully curated to provide a luxurious experience for you and your guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

When you book The Edward Anne Estate, you’re not just choosing a venue – you’re gaining access to the exceptional services and amenities of Bavaria Downs. Our all-inclusive wedding packages are designed to provide everything you need in one convenient, customizable experience, from catering and decor to venue coordination.

Equestria West

A high-end equestrian-inspired design but not a barn.

Located in the heart of Minnesota, Equestria West offers a serene and picturesque setting just a short drive from the Twin Cities. With its combination of rustic elegance, expansive outdoor spaces, and top-tier wedding services, this venue is the ideal choice for couples seeking a blend of nature and luxury. From breathtaking ceremony sites to a customizable reception experience, Equestria West provides everything you need for a truly magical wedding day.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 399 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Equestria West offers a variety of ceremony and reception options, each designed to capture the natural beauty of the surroundings. Choose from three stunning ceremony spaces, including a romantic courtyard setting, a serene wooded site, and an elegant indoor venue. Our main ballroom allows you to design the wedding day of your dreams, whether you envision an intimate gathering or a large celebration with family and friends.

Woodland Glasshaus

This one-of-a-kind Minnesota venue seamlessly blends luxury-chic design with the enchanting concept of a glasshouse, creating a truly magical setting

Set beneath a canopy of trees, Woodland Glasshaus features floor-to-ceiling glass walls that invite in natural light and forest views, creating an ethereal, light-filled backdrop for your ceremony and celebration. It’s a refined, nature-forward setting designed to bring your wedding vision to life with ease, style, and distinction.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Begin your celebration in the Ceremony Atrium, where you’ll exchange vows in a breathtaking setting. Guests will then transition to the outdoor lounge area for cocktail hour and mingling. Once it is time to dine, guest will then be directed to the Dining Atrium for dinner. As the night progresses, you'll return to the Ceremony Atrium to dance under the stars and revel in the magic of your unforgettable reception. View the Ceremony Atrium and the Dining Atrium below.

Edward Anne Estate

Just minutes from Minneapolis, yet a world away, the estate offers breathtaking scenery, featuring rolling hills and wildflower meadows.

Guest capacity

Up to 350 Seated

Up to 350 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Equestria West

A high-end equestrian-inspired design but not a barn.

Guest capacity

Up to 400 Seated

Up to 399 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Woodland Glasshaus

This one-of-a-kind Minnesota venue seamlessly blends luxury-chic design with the enchanting concept of a glasshouse, creating a truly magical setting

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

Available services that can be provided by Bavaria Downs

Services & amenities

Bar services
Catering services
Clean up
Dance floor
Dressing room / Bridal Suite
Event coordinator
Event rentals
Event staff
Lighting/Sound
On-site accommodations
Pet friendly
Service staff
Set up
Wedding cake services
Wheelchair accessible
Wifi

Transportation & access

Self parking - free
Valet - paid
Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

Write a review

4.2 out of 5

5 reviews

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Kayley E.
•Jul 22, 2025
Amazing Experience! Beautiful Venue
When we first walked in this venue, we KNEW that this was the one. We had an outdoor ceremony and even though it rained, it still turned out amazing. The staff was amazing, and the venue was so accommodating. The suites are beautiful and it really made the wedding experience amazing!
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Jaden F.
•Dec 29, 2024
Dream Venue, Dream Wedding
Equestria West was the perfect venue for our wedding! Everything is in one place, the venue has so much flexibility and vendor recommendations to make all your wedding day dreams come to reality. The staff is amazing, from planning to day of coordinating, the communication and professionalism was amazing. My husband and I felt like we truly got to enjoy the day, the little and big moments, couldn’t have done that without Brittany and Michael!
GM
Gillian M.
•Sep 21, 2024
Wedding review
This venue is stunning and we loved every minute of having our wedding day there. Not to mention the super cool getting ready rooms they have for the bridesmaids and groomsmen! Importantly, the staff are super experienced with running events and they were wonderful to work with! I wish we had more time to spend being there— they help make your day so magical!
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Isabel N.
•Aug 19, 2024
Equestria West Venue - Amazing Wedding Experience!
The Equestria West venue is absolutely stunning and the venue is structured to make for a seamless event - from the ceremony to cocktail hour and reception! The EQW team was incredibly supportive from day one and helped me select and coordinate with all of my vendors. The day-of staff were extremely organized and did the necessary prep to understand my vision so that they could execute it on the day of the wedding without needing any help from me. They truly made the experience top notch. I highly recommend this venue!!!
Brooke Andrews•Sep 5, 2024
Thank you for the lovely review, Isabel! These wedding pictures are absolutely stunning, thank you for sharing! We loved working with you and we are so happy to hear your wedding day was perfect! Wishing you all the best! Congratulations! :)
KS
Kaitlyn S.
•Aug 16, 2023
Lack of Communication Many mistakes
The venue is STUNNING... there's no doubt about that. However, I have several gripes, including the lack of communication until the week of our wedding. I had prepared two sets of favors, one was honey and the other was a bag of treats from our pup for the pets that couldn't make it to the "pawty". The favors sign was on a table with ZERO favors. I got them at the end of the night because my coordinator was too busy to put them out- so I handed them out to neighbors and coworkers. I was told in the morning that the valet couldn't make it (which is a service that is included). Luckily, after several calls, we were able to hire another valet. We had ordered drapery and cafe lights for our reception. I was originally told the morning of my wedding that the people who decorate with those items didn't think they had enough time to complete the project so it was forfeited. Later, the second coordinator told us that we had never paid for the service for the drapes and cafe lights. I pulled up 4 email communications about the drapes and lights- and also asked to include it on my Zoom call with my coordinator. The second coordinator who showed up after the ceremony ( I never even got her name) was absent for 85% of the reception. No one could find her, including her coworkers at the venue and venue security. Ultimately, venue security helped us pack up our items, pack our cars, and congratulate us at the end of the night. The coordinator was NO WHERE TO BE FOUND. The only time I saw her was when she told me we were responsible for the floral cleanup and if we didn't take all of the flowers home, we would face a financial penalty. We asked if we could use the venue dumpster and the answer was a firm no. We asked for help carrying them to cars (cars that we recruited family members to transport the flowers to donate or toss) and she said no to that as well. Security ended up helping us carry them. I hadn't seen the coordinator for the rest of the evening. As a matter of fact, that was the second time I had seen her that night. With that being said, our photographer became our coordinator and went above and beyond to streamline our reception. Security was absolutely phenomenal. My husband and I had the perfect wedding day. We brushed these things off because we wanted to be in our newlywed bliss. I would do my wedding as it was again BUT I would never recommend Bavaria Downs to anyone.