South Jordan
Retro Retreat
Sleeps 10 · 5 BR · 3 BA
- 5 queen bedrooms
- 3 full baths
- Basement lounge with fireplace
South Jordan · Temple weddings and sealings
Where to stay near the Jordan River and Oquirrh Mountain temples
Our two South Jordan homes are about five minutes from both temples in town, the Jordan River Utah Temple and the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple. Together they sleep 22, so the whole family can stay close to the sealing and still have room to spread out.
Here is what we tell families planning a wedding or sealing weekend, from the drive to the temple to who sleeps where.
Updated October 2026 by Mary and Russell, your hosts in South Jordan.
The two South Jordan temples
Jordan River Utah Temple
About 5 minutes (2 miles). 10200 S Temple Drive, South Jordan. Dedicated in 1981 and rededicated in 2018 after a renovation.
Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple
About 6 minutes (2.6 miles). 11022 S 4000 W, in the Daybreak neighborhood of South Jordan. Dedicated in 2009.
Other temples within about half an hour
Handy if your family is split between temples or a temple is closed on your date.
| Temple | Drive from our homes | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Taylorsville Utah Temple | About 15 minutes | Dedicated in 2024 |
| Draper Utah Temple | About 20 minutes | Dedicated in 2009 |
| Salt Lake Temple | About 25 minutes | Still under renovation. A free public open house runs April 5 to October 1, 2027; the rededication date has not been announced. |
| Saratoga Springs Utah Temple | About 30 minutes | Dedicated in 2023 |
| Mount Timpanogos Utah Temple | 30 to 35 minutes | In American Fork; dedicated in 1996 |
Every temple closes for cleaning and maintenance for a few weeks most years. Check its page on churchofjesuschrist.org before you set a date.
Planning a wedding or sealing weekend
Schedule the sealing first
The couple contacts the temple to schedule the sealing. Confirm the temple is open that week before anyone books travel.
Hold both homes early
Spring, summer and holiday Saturdays go first. One bundle booking holds both of our homes for the same dates.
Plan for guests who wait
Guests without a temple recommend are welcome on the grounds, and most temples have a room where they can wait. Children on the grounds need an adult with them, so line up someone to watch the little ones.
Take photos on the grounds
Photos are not allowed inside the temple, but family photos on the grounds are common. Skip the rice, horns and car decorations there.
Hold the luncheon or reception elsewhere
Our homes are for overnight stays, so receptions and parties are not allowed. Getting ready at the house and family meals are fine.
Who sleeps where
Retro Retreat: five queen bedrooms
Sleeps 10, with three full bathrooms so mornings move quickly. It works well for grandparents, aunts and uncles, or several couples.
Roomy & Stylish Haven: house and guesthouse
Sleeps 12: four bedrooms upstairs, including a king suite, plus a one-bedroom guesthouse with its own entrance and kitchen. The guesthouse is a quiet place for whoever needs to get ready.
Half a mile apart
A two-minute drive or a ten-minute walk, so families can share meals and still sleep in separate homes.
Handy for the weekend
Costco South Jordan
About 4 minutes. 3571 W 10400 S, for groceries, drinks and gas.
Harmons Daybreak
About 7 minutes. A full grocery store at 4727 W South Jordan Parkway.
SoDa Row and Oquirrh Lake
About 7 minutes. Daybreak's main street of restaurants and cafés, next to the paths around Oquirrh Lake.
Salt Lake City International Airport
25 to 30 minutes. For family flying in for the day.
Where to stay
Two homes, about five minutes from both temples
Book both and up to 22 family members stay half a mile apart, with ten bedrooms, three kitchens and a private hot tub.
The South Jordan Retreat bundle
Both homes in one booking
Ten bedrooms for up to 22 guests, half a mile apart, held together for the same dates.
Questions
How far are your homes from the Jordan River and Oquirrh Mountain temples?
About five minutes to each by car: roughly 2 miles to the Jordan River Utah Temple and 2.6 miles to the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple.
How many people can stay near the temples with you?
Up to 22 across our two South Jordan homes, which are about half a mile apart. Retro Retreat sleeps 10 and Roomy & Stylish Haven sleeps 12. One bundle booking holds both.
Can we get ready for the wedding at the house?
Yes. Getting ready and staying over are fine. Receptions, parties and events are not allowed at either home.
Can guests without a temple recommend come along?
Yes. They are welcome on the temple grounds, and most temples have a room where they can wait during the sealing. Call the temple to ask about its waiting area.
Do the temples ever close?
Yes. Each temple closes for cleaning and maintenance for a few weeks most years, and on some holidays. Check the temple's page on churchofjesuschrist.org before you set a date.
How far is the Salt Lake airport?
Salt Lake City International Airport is 25 to 30 minutes away.
Check before you go
Hours, fees and rules change. These official pages have the latest.