Shangri-La Event Center

Shangri-La Event Center (formerly known locally as Lichfield Ponds) is a locally owned 14-acre outdoor wedding, reunion, and private event venue located at 1700 S Shangri-La Ln in Toquerville, Utah, owned and operated by Tyler and Shelly Olsen along the lush banks of Ash Creek.

A 14-Acre Desert Oasis with Spring-Fed Ponds and Waterfalls

Tucked into a secluded canyon along Ash Creek in southern Toquerville just minutes off I-15 and Highway 17, Shangri-La Event Center offers one of the most distinctive natural wedding and family reunion settings in Southern Utah. Fed by clear natural springs, the 14-acre gated property features sparkling ponds stocked for catch-and-release fishing, cascading rock waterfalls, a private white-sand beach, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards, expansive manicured lawns, and mature cottonwood shade trees framed by basalt cliffs.

• Weddings & Receptions: Waterfront ceremony lawns, shaded dining pavilions, bistro string lighting, private bride's and groom's dressing suites, and room for large outdoor receptions.


• Family Reunions & Group Retreats: Full-day and multi-day private estate rentals with paddleboarding, kayaking, beach volleyball, lawn games, and campfire gathering areas.


• Corporate Events & Celebrations: Graduation parties, company picnics, youth retreats, and anniversary celebrations with ample private parking.


• Locally Owned & Licensed in Toquerville: Registered with the Utah Division of Corporations and licensed by Toquerville City, with event hours available daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Celebrating Along the Ash Creek Corridor in Toquerville

Located at 1700 S Shangri-La Ln near Expedition Mobile RV Services and just down Highway 17 from The Springs, Weddings and Events, Shangri-La Event Center is a premier destination among event venues in Washington County.