Newell Lodge & Resort is a wedding venue located in Folkston, Georgia. This venue is situated in an expansive, natural oak grove which sets the scene for a picturesque, rustic wedding. Newell Lodge & Resort provides a simple, yet elegant setting for your celebration of love and commitment. This venue offers natural beauty and an off-the-beaten-track feel for all guests to enjoy.

Facilities and Capacity

The Newell Lodge & Resort has an expansive property featuring a gazebo perfect for wedding receptions, cabins for guest lodging, and stables for their horses. Other facilities that can be rented for special events include the Mainstage and the Pavilion. This family friendly resort includes a dude ranch for guests to experience the Okefenokee region on horseback. The dude ranch offers trail rides, enrichment programs for children, hayrides, and campfires for all to enjoy. At the Newell Lodge & Resort, there is an activity for everyone. Whether you are taking an intimate getaway or part of a large gathering, Newell Lodge & Resort has a variety of accommodations available to all guests.

Services Offered

The Newell Lodge & Resort has a southern hospitality consultant who will work with you to ensure all your needs are met on your special day. In addition to the rental spaces and the lodging accommodations, this venue also offers catering services with menus focused on local traditions. With the catering services, this venue will also set up tables with nice linens and real silverware underneath twinkling lights for formal outdoor meals. The Newell Lodge & Resort also offers the following services:

• On-site event planning staff
• All-inclusive wedding packages
• Free parking
• Outdoor firepits
• Setup and cleanup

History

The Newell Lodge & Resort began as a ranch dating back to the 16th century. This venue has been exclusively family owned and operated since it’s beginnings. The Carter family lived off the land by riding horses, fishing in nearby streams and go hunting throughout the pinewoods. The knowledge of horsemanship was passed down through the generations of the Carter family and today, this family still cares for and manages the ranch.