Celebration of Life at Log Haven

A Place to Gather and Remember

Honoring the life of a loved one deserves a setting where family and friends can gather comfortably, share memories, and enjoy one another’s company. Log Haven offers private event spaces, chef-driven dining, and dedicated planning support for celebration of life gatherings, memorial receptions, and other private remembrance events in a peaceful mountain setting.

Why Families Choose Log Haven

Thoughtfully Planned. Respectfully Hosted.

Bringing family and friends together to honor a loved one deserves thoughtful planning and attentive service. Log Haven provides a welcoming setting where you can spend less time coordinating the details and more time sharing memories together.

Private Gathering Spaces

Private dining rooms offer a comfortable setting where family and friends can gather, share memories, and enjoy one another’s company without the distractions of a busy restaurant.

Dedicated Planning Support

From selecting the right event space to coordinating your menu and event details, your dedicated event planner will guide you through each step of the planning process.

Chef-Crafted Custom Menus

Every gathering includes a custom menu created specifically for your group. Whether you’re planning a memorial luncheon, reception, or dinner, our culinary team will help create an appropriate dining experience for the occasion.

Conveniently in Millcreek Canyon

Located just minutes from downtown Salt Lake City, Log Haven offers a peaceful mountain setting that’s easy for guests to reach while feeling removed from the pace of everyday life.

Personalized Gatherings

Every celebration of life is unique. Whether you’re planning an intimate memorial gathering or a larger celebration of life reception, we’ll help create an experience that reflects your loved one and the people coming together to honor them.

Rememberance Gatherings We Host

Events to Honor Every Life

No two remembrance gatherings look exactly alike. Some families prefer an intimate luncheon after the service, while others invite a larger group to gather over a shared meal. Log Haven offers private event spaces, chef-driven dining, and dedicated planning support to help bring everyone together.

Celebration of Life Gatherings

Bring family and friends together to celebrate a loved one’s life through meaningful conversation, shared memories, and a thoughtfully prepared meal.

Memorial Receptions

Host a gathering following a funeral or memorial service where guests can reconnect, offer support, and spend time together in a comfortable, private setting.

Memorial Luncheons

A chef-crafted luncheon provides family and friends an opportunity to gather, reflect, and continue celebrating a life well lived after the service.

Intimate Family Gatherings

Smaller private dining rooms offer a welcoming setting for close family members and friends who wish to gather together in a more personal environment.

Personalized Remembrance Events

Every life has its own story. Our event planners will create a gathering that reflects your loved one through personalized dining, room selection, and event details.

Private Dining Receptions

Gather around a custom menu with exceptional food and attentive service that encourages guests to linger, reconnect, and share memories together.

Religious & Non-Religious Gatherings

Our flexible event spaces can accommodate faith-based remembrances or a non-traditional celebration of life tailored to your personal preferences.

Post-Funeral Gatherings

Continue spending time with family and friends after the service in a private event space designed for conversation, connection, and remembrance.

Our Event Spaces

Spaces Designed for Meaningful Gatherings

We offer a variety of private event spaces to accommodate your family’s needs, from intimate memorial luncheons to larger celebration of life receptions. Each venue provides its own character paired with the attentive service and exceptional dining that have defined Log Haven for generations.

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Small Rains Room

The more intimate side of our Library Suite, the Small Rains Room blends historic charm with modern comfort. Original architectural details and convenient patio access create a welcoming setting for smaller remembrance gatherings and private dining.

 

Can be combined with Large Rains Room for larger events.

Best Suited for:

  • Intimate Celebration of Life Gatherings
  • Memorial Luncheons
  • Gatherings for Immediate Family
  • Small Memorial Receptions

Up to 20 guests

Historic log cabin details, a hidden Prohibition-era liquor cabinet, a pass-through fireplace, and direct patio access create a distinctive setting for private family celebrations.

Large Rains Room

The more spacious side of the Library Suite, the Large Rains Room offers additional space for memorial receptions and gatherings with longer guest lists. Flexible room layouts provide a comfortable setting for family and friends to gather together.

 

Can be combined with Small Rains Room for larger events.

Best Suited for:

  • Celebration of Life Gatherings
  • Memorial Receptions
  • Larger Family Gatherings
  • Remembrance Events

Up to 45 guests

Named after Log Haven’s original owner, L.F. Rains, this historic room features original 1920 log construction, wall-lined bookshelves, a pass-through fireplace, and direct patio access.

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Waterfall Garden Patio

Designed for outdoor entertaining, the Waterfall Garden Patio offers an open-air setting for celebration of life receptions and remembrance gatherings during the warmer months.

Best Suited for:

  • Outdoor Celebration of Life Gatherings
  • Memorial Receptions
  • Family Remembrance Gatherings
  • Larger Private Events

Up to 120 guests

Towering pines, a spring-fed waterfall, and the original 1920 log lodge create one of Utah’s most distinctive outdoor gathering spaces.

Wasatch Room, Foyer, & West Deck

Log Haven’s largest indoor event space offers ample room for larger celebration of life gatherings, with an adjoining foyer and west deck that provide additional space for guests to gather throughout the event.

Best Suited for:

  • Larger Celebration of Life Gatherings
  • Memorial Receptions
  • Multi-Generational Family Gatherings
  • Community Remembrance Events

Up to 150 guests

Features original 1920 log architecture, soaring windows overlooking Millcreek Canyon, an adjoining foyer, and a west deck that extends the gathering beyond the dining room.

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Winter Conservatory

Originally designed for winter events, the Winter Conservatory provides a bright, climate-controlled event space with views of Millcreek Canyon, making it a comfortable setting for remembrance events throughout the cooler months.

Best Suited for:

  • Memorial Luncheons
  • Celebration of Life Gatherings
  • Family Gatherings
  • Winter Memorial Receptions

Up to 80 guests

This custom-built heated venue overlooks Log Haven’s illuminated waterfall and features twinkling lights, a wood floor, and covered access to the historic lodge.

Hillside Amphitheater

Available as an add-on to select events, the Hillside Amphitheater provides a peaceful outdoor space where family and friends can gather before continuing indoors for a meal or memorial reception.

Best Suited for:

  • Celebration of Life Gatherings
  • Outdoor Memorial Services
  • Family Remembrance Gatherings
  • Reflection & Gathering

Available as an add-on to select private events.

A naturally secluded outdoor setting tucked into the hillside. Direct access from the Waterfall Garden Patio and surrounded by the towering pines of Millcreek Canyon.

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Chef-Driven Dining

Thoughtfully Prepared for Your Gathering

For generations, Log Haven has been known for exceptional dining rooted in thoughtful preparation, seasonal ingredients, and attentive service. Every celebration of life gathering includes a custom menu designed for your family, creating an opportunity to gather around the table, share memories, and honor your loved one.

Custom Menus

Every remembrance gathering includes a custom menu thoughtfully prepared for your family, with dining options designed around your guest count and preferences.

Luncheons & Receptions

We’ll help you choose a dining style that fits your gathering, whether you’re planning a memorial luncheon, private dinner, or celebration of life reception.

Attentive Service

Our experienced team manages every detail of the dining experience, allowing family and friends to focus on spending meaningful time together.

Celebration of Life FAQs

Your celebration of life and memorial gathering questions, answered.

A celebration of life is typically a gathering focused on honoring and remembering a loved one, while a memorial reception often refers to the meal or gathering held following a funeral or memorial service. Log Haven can accommodate either type of event, depending on your family’s preferences.

Our largest venue can hold up to 150 people, but Log Haven offers a variety of private event spaces that accommodate both intimate family gatherings and larger memorial receptions. Our event planners will recommend the venue that best fits your guest count and gathering.

Yes. Every celebration of life gathering includes a custom menu created specifically for your family. Our culinary team will work with you to create a dining experience that complements your gathering and your guests’ preferences.

Yes. Our culinary team can accommodate many dietary restrictions and food allergies as part of your custom event menu. Simply let your event planner know about any dietary needs during the planning process.

Yes. Every private gathering is coordinated by a full-service dedicated event planner who will help you select the right event space, customize your menu, coordinate event details, and ensure everything comes together smoothly.

Log Haven offers a variety of dining styles to suit your gathering, including plated lunches and dinners, buffet service, and other customized options based on your guest count, event space, and preferences. Your dedicated event planner will help you choose the dining style that best fits your celebration of life or memorial gathering.

Availability depends on the season, guest count, and preferred event space. While many families begin planning as soon as possible, we understand that celebration of life gatherings often have shorter planning timelines. Contact our team to discuss availability for your preferred date.

Absolutely. Every celebration of life is unique, and our event planners will work with you to create a gathering that reflects your loved one’s life through room selection, dining, and personalized event details.

Yes. Celebration of life gatherings and memorial receptions can be scheduled throughout the week based on availability. If your preferred date is flexible, weekday events may provide additional venue options.

Yes. Many families gather at Log Haven following a funeral or memorial service to share a meal, reconnect with friends and relatives, and spend time together in a private setting. Our event team can help coordinate a gathering that fits your family’s needs.

Start Planning Your Event

See if Log Haven is Right for You

Every celebration of life is unique, from selecting the right private event space to creating a custom menu that brings family and friends together. Your dedicated event planner will guide you through each step of the planning process, helping coordinate the details so you can focus on spending time with those who matter most.

 

Complete the form and share a few details about your gathering.

 

One of our event specialists will be in touch to answer your questions, discuss availability, and help you begin planning a gathering that appropriately honors your loved one.

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Log Haven Hours

Weekdays 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Brunch 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM  – Saturdays and Sundays

Saturday and Sunday Dinner 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM