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About

Mountain Lake Lodge is a rustic lodge wedding venue located in Pembroke, Virginia and serving clients in the Richmond, Charlottesville, and Roanoke regions. This venue is surrounded by Virginia’s gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains. This scenic location has been the setting of many memorable weddings. It’s hosted countless ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners with picturesque views of the 2,600-acre nature preserve. With such a gorgeous setting, you can take advantage of many timeless wedding photography opportunities. Surrounded by rolling hills, serene forests, and fresh mountain air, Mountain Lake Lodge can be your perfect event backdrop for a memorable rustic wedding.

Facilities and Capacity
Mountain Lake Lodge offers many locations for your wedding ceremony, reception, or rehearsal dinner. You can hold your ceremony at the picturesque Lakefront Gazebo on a warm summer evening. The Salt Pond Stables Mountain Meadow is another location that provides the ideal backdrop for that rustic wedding you’ve always dreamed of. Mary’s Barn is a perfect location for your wedding reception as you hear the sounds of bluegrass music, fiddles, and dancing that fill the room. The Main Lodge Ballroom features rich stone walls and a spacious covered veranda overlooking the rolling hills and serene forests. With so many options available, there is no reason why your wedding occasion can’t be perfect.

Services Offered
Mountain Lake Lodge offers many fabulous amenities and services to make your event both exciting and memorable. The venue offers a professional staff who will assist in coordinating every detail of your wedding event; event items that include chairs, tables, linens, china, flatware, and glassware; setup and cleanup; and parking and transportation. The Mountain Lake Lodge also offers guest accommodations, event planning services, event rentals, and lighting/sound. For an additional cost, you can have a full adventure with your loved ones on the Aerial Adventure Course to create lasting memories as well as a fun, competitive environment after your event is over.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$9,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$5,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Mountain Lake Lodge

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Morgan Sent on 11/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge as your wedding venue!!!

We couldn't have asked for a more stunning and seamless experience than what we had at Mountain Lake Lodge. From the moment we visited, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding day. The venue is absolutely breathtaking, with a gorgeous landscape and a warm, homey feel that created the ideal backdrop for both our ceremony and reception. The attention to detail is extraordinary—every corner of the venue feels like it’s been thoughtfully crafted to make your event unforgettable. Whether it was the beautiful outdoor spaces with sweeping views or the charming indoor areas, Mountain Lake Lodge offered the perfect blend of natural beauty and comfort. We were blown away by how smoothly everything went, thanks to Lyndsi and the rest of the catering and events teams who went above and beyond to ensure our day was flawless. They were professional, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day as special as possible. We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue, and we’re so thankful to Mountain Lake Lodge for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a magical and unforgettable wedding experience!
Barrett
Barrett Sent on 11/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 would recommend

We had the most perfect wedding weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge! Raechel and Aleta were so helpful throughout the whole process and handled everything the day of the wedding so we could just enjoy our day! The overlook was beautiful and Mary’s Barn was perfect for our reception. We would 100% recommend getting married at Mountain Lake to anyone! It was a perfect day :)
Bonnie
Bonnie Sent on 12/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful inclusive venue

The whole team at Mountain Lake Lodge helped make our small intimate ceremony and dinner perfect. We had a small elopement on a Monday with about 15 guests but they still put in the time and energy, and helped with everything. Couldn't have done it without Lyndsi and Aleta. Beautiful venue, fall foliage, mountain views at bald knob, and delicious food and drinks!
Bobby
Bobby Sent on 12/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Experience

The team at Mountain Lake Lodge was fantastic. From the food, helping us with the vendors, arranging our tables for us, pulling rose petals off of the flowers for us, last minute changes, and overall upbeat attitude and willingness to help. The team was fantastic!
Natalie
Natalie Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

September 2019 Wedding

Thank you so much to Raechel and her amazing day! She was so easy to work with and accommodating to all of our requests. I could not have asked for a smoother wedding weekend at a more beautiful locale.
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Jen Sent on 04/29/2018
5 out of 5 rating
This was the perfect venue for my wedding and reception. Everything I asked for was provided or I was given the info to make it happen. The staff was great and the setting was fabulous!
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Lauren Sent on 11/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding in October at the Gazebo and the Giles/Cascade room for our reception. Raechel and Lyndsi were wonderful in planning and communication for our destination wedding. They were responsive and helped guide us through every detail. We were able to customize our wedding package for a small wedding of only 35 people and the pricing was very affordable. The venue is gorgeous in the Fall and in addition to all the fun stuff on site, the Dirty Dancing history definitely added a unique opportunity for everyone to explore the filming locations. The on site restaurant also provided the perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner. I wanted a small, rustic, mountain top wedding and Mountain Lake absolutely met our expectations.
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Laura Sent on 07/20/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Lyndsi and Heather were great to work with. They responded almost immediately to my questions that kept popping up before the wedding. On the day of the wedding, Heather ensured that everything went smoothly. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful with whatever we needed. They had no problem moving the ceremony when it rained. I did not feel stressed because I knew that the staff would help with whatever problem arose. The food was delicious, too. I highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge as a wedding venue!
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Erin Sent on 02/19/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you to the wonderful staff at Mountain Lake Lodge! I was so pleased with how everything turned out for my small "wedding ceremony". My husband and I rented the small ballroom and we were married in front of a Grand Stone Fireplace!!!!! It was just beautiful, and exactly what I wanted. In dealing with the event coordinator, I can only say that she did a great job with getting the details down and was very professional and courteous! As far as "value", it was an amazing deal! The lodge is so beautiful, and everything came to gether just how I dreamed it would. After the ceremony, we even found a surprise cream cheese desert with chocolate dipped strawberries waiting for us! I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a romantic wedding venue. Great Job! Best Regards, Erin and Aaron Canterbury.
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Joy Sent on 02/16/2009
5 out of 5 rating
The staff at the Mountian Lake Resort were amazing! The lady (forgive me I forgot her name) who handled our wedding details was so attentive and saw to everything! the gazebo was beautiful and the temperture was perfect, even in July it was perfect. They also did our catering! The food was wonderful, we had swordfish and prime rib, both were excellent! It couldnt have gone better!
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Awards

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Professional Network & Endorsements

7 Endorsements
Holly Cromer, Photographer Holly Cromer, Photographer Wedding Photographers

I have always been a HUGE fan of the moving Dirty Dancing so it is a magical experience for me every time I get to photograph weddings at Mountain Lake Lodge where it was filmed. I love the cool mountain breeze, lush vegetation (I am forever in awe of the ferns), and the immaculate view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are quite a few location options to choose from for ceremonies and receptions, both indoors and outdoors. I have photographed large weddings and smaller intimate weddings here, it is a great venue no matter how many guests you’ll have at your wedding. The events staff at Mountain Lake Lodge are the best, some of the sweetest ladies I have had the honor to work with, always helpful and accommodating to happy couple, their guests, and the vendors – that kind of team work really does make the dream work.

Willow Pond Bakery Willow Pond Bakery Wedding Cakes

Mountain Lake Lodge is such a beautiful venue! They have several options for your reception and all of them are lovely! The food is fantastic and the views are breathtaking! Highly recommend!

Fantasia Sound Disc Jockeys Fantasia Sound Disc Jockeys Wedding DJs

The Team at Fantasia Sound DJs loves going to the Mountain Lake Lodge! Beautiful Venue for Weddings! Perfect place to have the "Time of your Lives"!

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Mountain Lake Lodge frequently asked questions

Mountain Lake Lodge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
  • Transportation
Mountain Lake Lodge includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Mountain Lake Lodge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Mountain Lake Lodge for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
Mountain Lake Lodge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Mountain Lake Lodge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Mountain Lake Lodge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Mountain Lake Lodge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Mountain Lake Lodge is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in flexibility, 4.5 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.2 in professionalism and 4.1 in average response time.
Mountain Lake Lodge currently offers 3 offer promotions for wedding services.
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