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During every season of the year, RT Lodge provides spectacular natural settings and a variety of elegant, comfortable interior spaces. We encourage you to transform it into your personal estate for a truly distinctive wedding weekend or private event, customized with special menus, events, and activities.

The Lodge is exclusively yours for the weekend of your celebration. Imagine one location for guest accommodations, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s brunch, a special ceremony, and exquisite reception. The Lodge is the ideal backdrop for spending time with family and friends during this once-in-a-lifetime event. You won't be subjected to frantically scrambling from location to location; with 57 guest rooms, an array of dining rooms, elegant common areas, outdoor leisure space, and a range of ceremony and reception options, the Lodge is the ideal setting for your special time.

Our professional staff will guide you through the wedding planning step by step. We offer the bride and groom a uniquely personal experience culminating in a memorable celebration for up to 200 guests.

We encourage you to book the Lodge exclusively for a weekend-long wedding celebration Friday through Sunday.

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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?

$15,000

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

$25,000

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?

$1,200

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

$500

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?

$10

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

Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Hotel
Inn/B&B
Mansion
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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
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?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
November
December

Reviews of RT Lodge

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RT Lodge is highly recommended as a wedding venue. Multiple reviewers praise the exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, delicious food, and stunning venue. The staff, including Ali Johnson, Katie, and Mark Hawkins, are described as professional, attentive, and helpful. The venue itself is praised for its picturesque scenery and intimate atmosphere. Overall, RT Lodge is described as a magical and unforgettable wedding location.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

RT Lodge is highly recommended as a wedding venue. Multiple reviewers praise the exceptional service, beautiful accommodations, delicious food, and stunning venue. The staff, including Ali Johnson, Katie, and Mark Hawkins, are described as professional, attentive, and helpful. The venue itself is praised for its picturesque scenery and intimate atmosphere. Overall, RT Lodge is described as a magical and unforgettable wedding location.

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Meg M. Sent on 06/06/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Winter Wedding at RT Lodge

We had a beautiful winter wedding at RT Lodge in December! It was such a wonderful venue to celebrate this special occasion for our daughter! It was so relaxing to know that all the final details were taken care thru our wedding planner, Ali, and all the professional staff at RT Lodge! I would highly recommend this venue for any occasion especially a wedding! The food is amazing and service is top notch for any event!
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Lewis B. Sent on 04/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

RT Lodge is the perfect location for your wedding and corporate events! Incredible management, exceptional chefs, and the bar service is out of this world. The staff at RT Lodge is so experienced and everything you need is right at your fingertips. I highly recommend to anyone looking for the perfect venue!
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Mathy W. Sent on 01/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Excellence in Venue, Catering, Bar, and staff!

I had the pleasure of having our son and daughter-in-law's wedding at RT Lodge in Knoxville, Tennessee, and it was truly a magical experience (April 2022). From the moment I arrived, I was impressed with the warm hospitality of the staff. Ali Johnson and her team were professional and well-versed in the wedding process, and they made sure that all of our needs were exceeded. Ali had tremendous insight into the function spaces, the need for a ceremony tent or not (she is better than the local weather forecaster), and her contacts are professional and of the highest caliber. Her team (including Director of Sales Katie and Catherine and others) solved a huge last-minute problem we had with our bus contractor (that we booked separately) and saved both the Rehearsal Dinner and the Wedding. They were with us and onsite to assure the greatest success of the Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding Ceremony & Reception, and Brunch, and were even seen at the Hilton which we used for the overflow of guests.

Our family and friends are STILL talking about the amazing dinner both Friday night and Saturday night (each over 200 guests). The food was absolutely delicious-even better than individual dinners we had previously had on site. The chef, Trevor Stockton prepared a variety of seasonally fresh, locally sourced culinary delights that were perfect for our special events customized and amazing. We had a variety of appetizers, entrees, and desserts that were all cooked to perfection and he accommodated special dietary needs with precision and flavorful options. Everyone in attendance was raving about the food. The servers worked so hard and were trained in the proper style for a formal event. The bar and staff were spectacular as well. Seriously, Mark Hawkins leads the hard-working and sincerely smiling staff making each event special and enjoyable.

The venue itself was stunning and Jeff Hooper and his team were freshening up the property and landscape. The property, hiking trails, drive, and woods surrounding it make it a special escape that you do not have to drive too far to enjoy. It was particularly stunning for the photographs. Spring flowers were just opening and the front lawn and drive made a special area for the Rehearsal Dinner, the wedding was on the lawn, while the wedding party was under their Sperry Tent. The general decor was lodgey, verdantly simple yet elegant, and it was the perfect backdrop for our wedding. The firepit and s'mores were a big gathering spot as well as the back patio by the pond. The staff went out of their way to make sure that everything was set up perfectly and I have never seen a harder working crew! I think Charlie is in charge of that team. The rebuilt bar had not yet opened but some of the extended patio space was available and their construction area was screened beautifully (and the bar was easy to find, well-stocked, and friendly).

We had a full buyout of the property for the weekend. We used one building of accommodations for the immediate families and the other was for all the bride and groom's wedding party, friends, and over 21-year-old family members (It was a little like a 20/30-something dorm over there.) I am happy that some room updates are planned as they could use more light and a freshening up of the bathroom space and closets. The beds were comfortable and everything was impeccably clean.

Thanks to the front desk Lucibeth, Elizabeth, and Zane who were constantly friendly and helpful.

Overall, our experience at RT Lodge was unforgettable. The staff was professional and attentive, the food was delicious, and the venue was simply stunning. I would highly recommend RT Lodge to anyone looking for a unique and special experience for their wedding.

Professional Network & Endorsements

11 Endorsements
Tonya Damron Photography Tonya Damron Photography Wedding Photographers

amazing venue!!

Fosters SnapShot Photo Booth Fosters SnapShot Photo Booth Photo Booths

RT Lodge is one of our favorite venues to set the photo booth up at. The staff is beyond helpful and polite every time we come. The venue is beautiful and we definitely recommend this venue to anyone looking for one.

Mulberries Floral Design Mulberries Floral Design Wedding Florists

Casual Elegance abounds at RT Lodge, with various indoor and outdoor settings for all events. The staff is professional and courteous. As a floral designer, there are many options for decorating the space, and the Lodge and grounds bring in just the right amount of nature to compliment one's style. Love working here!

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