•••Soloview Park, Events, and Weddings is an exquisite venue nestled within a forest park at 19849 E.
Limitcatch Ave., Caswell Lakes, AK-Alaska, 99676.
Nestled between Willow and Talkeetna, our location is easily accessible via a scenic three-mile drive on Hidden Hills Road from the Parks Highway turnoff at mile 88.•••
Reservations for the 2024 season are now open!
At Soloview Park, the entrance gates to our private driveway swing inwards for your convenience.
Accessible from E. Limitcatch Ave., these gates feature a latch that can be easily opened from the inside, ensuring smooth entry for your event or wedding venue.
The left gate at the entrance to the wedding venue swings inward for ease of access.
Please refrain from trespassing onto the neighbor's property situated to the left of the left gate.
The right gate at the entrance to the wedding venue also opens inward.
Pedestrians have the option to enter without opening the gate by walking around the post along the stone wall.
Gravel driveway.
Before reaching the two main parking lots, you'll find a wide gravel driveway where a few small cars can also be parked.
The first large gravel parking lot has enough space to accommodate approximately 15 cars.
Additionally, on the right side, a small 'upper' driveway can hold four parked cars.
From East Limitcatch Ave., you can see the gates at the entrance to Soloview Park for your event or wedding venue.
These gates are equipped with a latch that does not require a key and can be opened from the inside.
The first gravel parking lot can accommodate approximately 15 cars.
To optimize space and allow for easier passage to the second, larger parking lot, vehicles are recommended to be parked tightly towards the back, allowing for smoother traffic flow.
The view from the entrance showcases the first gravel car parking lot and entrances to other parking areas.
This 'front' car park is best utilized by smaller cars, particularly towards the back side, to optimize space and facilitate access to other parking areas.
This alley divides the "front" parking lot for cars and the verdant lawn within the property, which is designated for all types of ceremonies.
It may be available for parking one buffet car or motorhome.
The upper gravel driveway can accommodate parking for 3 or 4 cars.
This driveway offers exits in both directions for added convenience.
The site offers a picturesque view, with parking lots and lawn separated by lush green islands.
The ever-growing bushes and trees provide an evolving landscape, ensuring a unique and refreshing view every year.
Away from the parking lots, there is a designated area for wedding ceremonies, other events, picnics, and campfires.
Surrounded by trees, our location ensures the intimacy of your event, providing a serene and secluded atmosphere.
The entrance to the second, main large gravel parking lot is the recommended starting point for parking cars.
As we do not have fences, we kindly ask guests to refrain from trampling the grass.
The entrance to the second, main gravel parking lot, which can accommodate 30 cars or more, is best managed by a friend or designated guest assigned to handle parking arrangements.
The retaining stone wall was constructed using the large and small boulders that remained after we leveled the natural gravel to create the parking area.
This is the second, main gravel parking area, capable of accommodating 30 cars or more. The water well is situated at the left rear.
We recommend having a friend or designated individual manage car parking for smoother coordination.
This is a section of the second, main gravel parking area, which can accommodate 30 cars or more.
The small slopes of the original forest now feature fresh grass that we seeded in 2023, enhancing the natural landscape.
A panoramic view of the second, main gravel parking area, capable of accommodating 30 cars or more, is visible from this vantage point. Guests can proceed on foot from here to the lawn for wedding events and other ceremonies.
It's advisable to assign a friend to manage car parking. Please note that the water well is located on the right and should be protected from potential damage by cars.
Guests are encouraged to explore the property and discover beautiful spots for walking, sitting on benches, and enjoying intimate conversations. They can wander through the forest, engage in one-on-one conversations, and capture memorable moments with photographs.
Adjacent to the first gravel parking lot, a bench provides a resting spot for guests. Various paths lead to different recreation areas, allowing guests to explore diverse landscapes and enjoy their surroundings to the fullest.
The area is versatile and suitable not only for large gatherings like weddings but also for simple, picnic-style weekend outings, as demonstrated here for 12 people.
Whether it's a picnic, gathering, or wedding, guests are required to bring their own tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils to ensure comfort and convenience during their stay. However, we do provide ample free firewood for campfires of any size and duration, enhancing the outdoor experience for all.
Here, we present a picnic for 12 people, followed by a kayaking trip to Middle Caswell Lake, conveniently located just five minutes away.
Whether it's a picnic, gathering, or wedding, guests are required to bring their own tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils to ensure comfort and convenience during their stay.
Displayed here is a picnic featuring singing musicians for 10 people, complete with a campfire. Whether it's a picnic, gathering, or wedding, guests are required to bring their own tents, tables, chairs, and kitchen utensils to ensure comfort and convenience during their stay.
However, we do provide ample free firewood for campfires of any size and duration, enhancing the outdoor experience for all.
During picnics and other gatherings, guests are welcome to safely burn any amount of the free firewood provided. This firewood comes from approximately 300 trees that were cut during the property's clearing over the past several years.
These trees, like many in Alaska, were affected by beetle infestations between 2020 and 2023, posing a significant wildfire risk. By cutting them down, we've made the former forest area safer for exploration, camping, weddings, and other recreational events.
During picnics and other gatherings, guests are welcome to safely burn any amount of the free firewood provided. This firewood comes from approximately 300 trees that were cut during the property's clearing over the past several years.
These trees, like many in Alaska, were affected by beetle infestations between 2020 and 2023, posing a significant wildfire risk. By cutting them down, we've made the former forest area safer for exploration, camping, weddings, and other recreational events.
For leisurely strolls nearby, we offer picturesque spots right on the campsite where guests can capture memorable photographs and enjoy conversations with friends and relatives.
Pictured here is the unique oasis featuring 20 red alders, providing a charming backdrop for relaxation and socializing.
This unique oasis, adorned with 20 red alders, emerged untouched by the beetle infestation that affected the surrounding spruce forest. Spared by the beetles' appetite for spruces, these red alders now serve as a delightful backdrop for capturing marvelous pictures.
Additionally, they provide an enchanting playground for children who may need entertainment during wedding events, offering opportunities for games like hide and seek.
This unique oasis, adorned with 20 red alders, emerged untouched by the beetle infestation that affected the surrounding spruce forest. Spared by the beetles' appetite for spruces, these red alders now serve as a delightful backdrop for capturing marvelous pictures.
Additionally, they provide an enchanting playground for children who may need entertainment during wedding events, offering opportunities for games like hide and seek.
Moss and other natural grasses, typical of shaded forest areas in Alaska, eagerly await guests who may arrive from other states or countries to attend wedding events. These indigenous flora offer a chance for visitors to immerse themselves in the local environment and learn about the region's unique plant life.
Additionally, these areas provide excellent opportunities for capturing impressive photos, allowing guests to cherish memories of their time in this beautiful natural setting.
The gravel path leading to the oasis with 20 red alders serves as a reliable walkable forest road, even during rainy or wet periods of the year.
Additionally, this path can accommodate parking for automobiles if guests arriving in more than 60 cars are unable to find free space in the other two parking lots and driveways.
This narrow driveway serves as a transition between the main gravel parking lot, capable of accommodating 30+ cars, and the earth lawn designated for ceremonies, picnics, and gatherings.
Guests are given the flexibility to choose the placement of food tents, tables, sleeping tents, and other amenities required for hosting wedding ceremonies or other events according to their preferences.
Once guests have parked their cars on the dry gravel surface in the parking lots, they will proceed on foot to the next area of Soloview Park, where they can set up for a wedding ceremony, picnic, or other type of gathering.
Here, they will find a flat gravel pad measuring 16 feet by 40 feet, ideal for installing tents with a food court. This gravel pad is surrounded by green lawn, bushes, and flowers, offering delightful views to all sides, with the sun providing natural illumination throughout the day of the event.
At the heart of the property lies an open area devoid of trees, serving as the primary spot for all gatherings, including wedding events and camping. Surrounded by trees, this area ensures privacy from street views and onlookers.
Customers have the freedom to choose the location of the campfire, tents for food courts, sleeping areas for overnight campers, and other events, as well as to place small architectural items like wedding arches according to their specific needs and the number of attendees.
In addition to the designated walking areas at Soloview Park, guests have the opportunity to explore the natural forest zones preserved during landscaping works.
Being surrounded by the real Alaskan forest, just a few feet away from the civilized gravel zone, offers guests an easy escape into nature during the wedding event or any sort of gathering, creating an immersive experience in the natural world. This setting provides a perfect backdrop for taking impressive photos and enjoying the serenity of the wilderness.
In addition to the designated walking areas at Soloview Park, guests have the opportunity to explore the natural forest zones preserved during landscaping works.
Being surrounded by the real Alaskan forest, just a few feet away from the civilized gravel zone, offers guests an easy escape into nature during the wedding event or any sort of gathering, creating an immersive experience in the natural world. This setting provides a perfect backdrop for taking impressive photos and enjoying the serenity of the wilderness.
In addition to the designated walking areas at Soloview Park, guests have the opportunity to explore the natural forest zones preserved during landscaping works. Being surrounded by the real Alaskan forest, just a few feet away from the civilized gravel zone, offers guests an easy escape into nature during the wedding event or any sort of gathering, creating an immersive experience in the natural world.
A photo of this setting with natural moss, grass, and bushes, taken in autumn, provides a perfect backdrop for capturing even more impressive photos and enjoying the serenity of the wilderness. Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
In addition to the designated walking areas at Soloview Park, guests have the opportunity to explore the natural forest zones preserved during landscaping works.
Being surrounded by the real Alaskan forest, just a few feet away from the civilized gravel zone, offers guests an easy escape into nature during the wedding event or any sort of gathering, creating an immersive experience in the natural world. A photo of this setting with bushes and falling spruces, taken in autumn, provides a perfect backdrop for capturing even more impressive photos and enjoying the serenity of the wilderness.
In addition to the designated walking areas at Soloview Park, guests have the opportunity to explore the natural forest zones preserved during landscaping works. Being surrounded by the real Alaskan forest, just a few feet away from the civilized gravel zone, offers guests an easy escape into nature during the wedding event or any sort of gathering, creating an immersive experience in the natural world.
A photo of this setting showing the area under development would depict our plans to create a mix of green lawn, a farmer's garden, and flower beds, along with a set of freshly seeded Norway Spruces. This green corner, situated next to the parking lots, promises to provide a perfect backdrop for capturing impressive photos and enjoying the serenity of the wilderness.
Away from the parking lots but not too far, there is a designated area serving as the primary spot for all gatherings, including wedding events and camping. Surrounded by trees, this area ensures privacy from street views and onlookers.
Customers have the freedom to choose the location of the campfire, tents for food courts, sleeping areas for overnight campers, and other events, as well as to place small architectural items like wedding arches according to their specific needs and the number of attendees.
At the heart of the property lies an open area, serving as the primary spot for all gatherings, including wedding events and camping. Surrounded by trees, this area ensures privacy from street views and onlookers.
Customers have the freedom to choose the location of the campfire, tents for food courts, sleeping areas for overnight campers, and other events, as well as to place small architectural items like wedding arches according to their specific needs and the number of attendees. This zone is still under development and will soon be covered with a grass lawn.
The parking lots are separated from other zones and each other by green islands of natural forest and landscapes.
As the bushes grow each year, their unpredictable size and dimensions continually surprise us, leading to changing views annually.
Tourist campfires are generally allowed throughout most of the year, except on days of exceptionally hot and dry Alaskan summers. During these times, warnings may be issued by the Fire Department, and even small campfires may be prohibited for safety reasons.
However, we have plenty of firewood in stock, and its use is absolutely free for guests to enjoy.
It is not uncommon to see many porcini mushrooms growing at Soloview Park! These mushrooms are edible and add to the natural beauty of the area.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
This outbuilding serves as a comfortable toilet facility. Inside, guests will find a sink with water for washing hands and even a small sleeping cabin, reminiscent of those found in small boats.
When hosting a large number of guests, particularly over 25, additional portable toilet cabins may need to be ordered. For hygiene purposes, this toilet is designated as a female-style lavatory, intended for seated guests only. It's a rule that all guests, regardless of gender, should follow for cleanliness and comfort.
Caswell Lakes is a rapidly growing subdivision in MatSu, Alaska. Among the first state-owned facilities built here was the Caswell Fire Department, PSB 13-1. While we hope that forest fires will not occur anytime soon in this area, it's reassuring to know that this fire station is located just one or two minutes away from us.
The address of the fire station is 19631 E. Deep Woods Way, Willow, AK 99688, USA. Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
Caswell Lakes is a rapidly growing subdivision in MatSu, Alaska. Among the first state-owned facilities built here was the Caswell Fire Department, PSB 13-1. While we hope that forest fires will not occur anytime soon in this area, it's reassuring to know that this fire station is located just one or two minutes away from us.
The address of the fire station is 19631 E. Deep Woods Way, Willow, AK 99688, USA. Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
On the neighboring Middle Caswell Lake, just a five-minute drive from Soloview Park, visitors can enjoy various recreational activities such as boating, kayaking, scootering, and water skiing.
The lake features a designated public access point to the water known as 'Park-2.' To access this parking area, cars should turn from S. Silver Salmon Drive. Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
On the neighboring Middle Caswell Lake, just a five-minute drive from Soloview Park, visitors can enjoy various recreational activities such as boating, kayaking, scootering, and water skiing. The lake features a designated public access point to the water known as 'Park-2.'
To access this parking area, cars should turn from S. Silver Salmon Drive. It's important to note that access to the other coast of the lake is not permitted as it belongs to numerous private lots within established neighborhoods. Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
Autumn colors adorn E. Hidden Hills Road, a picturesque route leading from Parks Highway towards the Talkeetna Mountains at Caswell Lakes Subdivision. Before it was paved with asphalt many years ago, this road offered a rustic charm that complemented the natural beauty of the surroundings. To reach Soloview Park, guests should continue straight on this road for 3 miles.
At the last T-style intersection, guests should turn left onto Cutthroat Drive. After 700 feet and passing one intersection, they should turn right onto E. Limitcatch Avenue. The gated entrance to Soloview Park will be on the left side, approximately 400 feet ahead. It's worth noting that Hidden Hills Road itself is scheduled for a complete wider redesign and new asphalt pavement between 2024 and 2026. Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
At the 88th mile of the scenic Parks Highway, visitors will find the turning point to E. Hidden Hills Road, as depicted in this picture capturing a view to the North just before passing Sheep Creek Lodge. From here, guests can proceed straight for 3 miles, making a couple more turns (left and right) before reaching Soloview Park within just 5 minutes of driving.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
At the 88th mile of the scenic Parks Highway, visitors will find the turning point to E. Hidden Hills Road, as depicted in this picture capturing a view to the South just after passing Sheep Creek Lodge. From here, guests can proceed straight for 3 miles, making a couple more turns (left and right) before reaching Soloview Park within just 5 minutes of driving.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
Part of Parks Highway in the fall near Willow, Alaska, showcasing three lanes and facing North.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
Bridge on Parks Highway near Willow, Alaska, crossing over Caswell Creek. View facing North.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
View facing North towards Denali Mountain, the tallest mountain in the world from its base, captured from Parks Highway near Willow, Alaska.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
View facing North towards Denali Mountain, the tallest mountain in the world from its base, captured from Parks Highway near Willow, Alaska, several years later.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
Spectacular late evening view during sunset from Parks Highway in Wasilla, Alaska, captured at the exit to Hyer Road / Fairview Loop Road.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
View of the Alaska Range and Wasilla Lake from Parks Highway in Wasilla, Alaska, captured during sunset.
Photo credit: Fyodor Soloview.
View of the Alaska Range from Glenn Highway near Eklutna, Alaska, facing North.
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