Interlaken Inn Reviews
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Alyssa C. Sent on 12/29/2023
An amazing venue to host a Fairytale Wedding
We instantly fell in love with the Interlaken Inn for our wedding, having visited on our first dating anniversary in 2019. After reaching out to their wedding team on our way home from our engagement, Jodie promptly assisted us in finalizing contract details and establishing a payment plan for the Grand Winter Wedding package scheduled for December 2023. Susan, one of the resort's wedding coordinators, made the planning process seamless in two 2-hour meetings and a few phone calls, displaying unparalleled attentiveness and responsiveness. In summary, our review emphasizes the excellent staff, delectable food options, and the venue's good fit for a fairytale wedding. The detailed review covers three key aspects: Food and Catering, Hotel Stay and Event Space, and Staff Service. Starting with Food, the chef at Interlaken, who also oversees Morgan’s restaurant, delighted our guests with perfectly cooked steak, savory cheese and prosciutto stuffed chicken, and silky-smooth butternut squash ravioli. The catering staff efficiently handled dietary restrictions, ensuring quick and satisfying service that left our guests highly pleased. Second, the Interlaken Inn is a charming resort nestled in between two lakes in the hills of Lakeville, CT. The hotel has undergone amazing renovations since we first visited in 2019 making it a stylish and cozy resort in 2023. They renovated their gym, and then even built a movie theatre that plays movies twice a day. Guests will have plenty to do while they wait for the couple’s ceremony. Even though our wedding was during the winter, when most of the outdoor activities like the pool were closed, our guests still enjoyed the small-town charm of the nearby village of Millerton, NY. Most of the guest rooms in the main building have comfortable walk-in showers and a nice outdoor porch to relax in the fresh air. The pet-friendly rooms are also very welcoming for the whole family and furry friends. This hotel is extremely dog-friendly so all members of the family can enjoy weddings. The reception venue is a wonderful hybrid indoor-outdoor space with a tent that allows for great flexibility in decorations and table arrangements. In the winter the heaters that are installed in the tent keep it perfectly warm, sometimes a little too warm if the party gets a little wild. Lastly, our honeymoon suite was the perfect getaway to relax after the wedding, the hot tub providing a soothing soak after a long day. Finally, staff service at Interlaken stands out, with our coordinator Susan acting as our fairy godmother, ensuring we got our fairytale happily ever after. Notably, Isaiah at the front desk displayed exceptional hospitality, treating guests like VIPs and even so far solving a small wedding day crisis with the groom’s room. The overall friendliness and hospitality of the entire staff left a lasting impression on our guests. In terms of wedding logistics, Interlaken Inn impressed us with transparent pricing, easily accessible on their website as of December 2023, which is something most wedding venues try to hide and obscure. Throughout our whole wedding, the staff's approach was focused on meeting our needs rather than the stereotypical vendor pushiness. Simply put, we could not be happier and if we could get married again, we would 100% pick the Interlaken Inn. -
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Robin B. Sent on 09/25/2023Best wedding venue ever!!!
I had my wedding at Interlaken and it was absolutely magical. The service they provided was totally above and beyond; Victoria and Vanessa seriously made magic happen. I am so thankful to them and all of their hard work and attention to detail. It was the perfect venue for a late summer wedding and I'll never forget how special and lovely it was. Best weekend ever. -
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Carly Sent on 09/14/2023
Excellent!
Getting married at the Interlaken was a magical experience. My husband and I fell in love with this venue the first time we toured it, everyone is beyond friendly and accommodating. Our wedding weekend went on without a hitch thanks to Susan, Victoria and all the Interlaken staff. My husband and I have never felt so special, they go above and beyond to make your experience unforgettable. They are extremely flexible, they helped me set up all of my decor beautifully and I didn’t have to worry about a thing that weekend. From incredible views to incredible people, I can’t rave about this venue enough. We are so grateful! -
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Britt P. Sent on 09/01/2023
The best weekend we could have asked for! 🌿
We could not have asked for a better experience. We feel so grateful we found the Interlaken … and Vanessa! We knew we wanted to have a wedding weekend that allowed all of our guests to stay on site and not worry about transportation, and the Interlaken could not have been more perfect. Vanessa and everybody that we worked with at the venue made us feel comfortable, supported and heard. I went into the wedding weekend with some creative ideas and Vanessa and her team made it come to life. I couldn’t not more highly recommend this venue. -
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Casey M. Sent on 09/13/2023Best wedding experience thanks to Interlaken Inn
I cannot say enough about how happy I was with my wedding experience with Interlaken Inn. From the day we first visited the venue to now I have felt comfortable and at home here. Michelle showed my husband and I the venue, and even went out of her way a few weeks later to give us another tour with our families prior to our decision to book.
After booking, we felt extremely supported by Interlaken Inn and their staff, especially Vanessa who worked and coordinated directly with us throughout our planning process.
Every detail was sorted out and handled prior to the start of the wedding weekend, and once the weekend started I was able to fully let go and trust that Vanessa would handle everything, and she did not disappoint.
The venue itself is absolutely beautiful, If you're looking for a lakefront ceremony this is the perfect place. I loved the convenience of having all the events here- rehearsal dinner, bonfire, ceremony, reception, after party and next day brunch. Our family and friends were able to stay at the Inn and easily attend all these events, which created a sort of local destination wedding vibe for us.
I cannot recommend Interlaken Inn enough and I wouldn't change a single thing about our wedding there. -
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Karen N. Sent on 09/14/2023Our Ideal Lakeside Getaway Wedding - Planned by an incredible team!
How lucky are we to have been able to plan our wedding with the team at Interlaken? From start to finish, everyone we worked with was thoughtful and kind, and we knew we were in great hands with a team that seemed to have a plan for everything.
Working with Vanessa was incredible: as we planned out the weekend together, she went above and beyond to incorporate our requests to work certain family and cultural elements into our celebration, and even in the midst of all the logistics, she managed to make everything feel organized and simple. Their team connected us with some of the most wonderful vendors for our wedding cake, DJ, and flowers.
We got unlucky with the weather on our wedding day, but we were blown away by how ready the Interlaken team was to make the day still feel just as special. They were troubleshooting wizards helping us get everything moved for a covered ceremony, and made the "plan B" space feel stunning, like it had always been the plan.
We're so grateful to the chef and the kitchen team, who wowed everyone with incredible food, to Abby and Winston and Jodi and everyone on the staff who was so kind to us on every visit and over the entire weekend. It felt very lucky to get to discover such a special place and then invite our family and loved ones there to celebrate with us. -
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Kathryn H. Sent on 10/25/2022A Fall Filled Dream on 10/22/2022
The Interlaken Inn is one of the most beautiful wedding venues we've ever been to. As soon as we stepped foot onto the property, we knew we wanted to get married there. The foliage is unbelievable during the fall months, especially in October. Having the ceremony on the lake was a nature couple's dream. Definitely include the golf cart as your transportation to and from the ceremony, that was a big hit, plus it makes for great couples photos.
If you're lucky enough to have your rehearsal dinner at the property, take them up on the bonfire option. The bonfire is located across the street by the lake. We had smores and provided blankets from Amazon for our guests. So many people told us that it was a perfect way to start the wedding weekend.
The food at the Interlaken is absolutely incredible. We chose the global buffet and it exceeded our expectations. I cannot even tell you how many positive comments we received just about the food alone.
We were able to fit 180 people comfortably within the space with an easy transition into the after-party behind the barn doors. The after-party provided our guests with so many games and lots of space to relax on the couches and keep the party going.
The venue is dog friendly, which is a huge plus! We had our dog in the wedding and she was also involved in the rehearsal dinner and reception. There are dog-friendly rooms to book, but the penthouse suite is not dog friendly, so if you do have a dog you will need to have your dog stay with someone else if you are booked in the penthouse. The penthouse suite is one of the best hotel rooms we have ever stayed in. The bathroom is massive with the best tub and walk-in shower. There is a fireplace in the bedroom/living area. There is also a large deck/porch that includes tables, chairs, a wooden swing, and a hot tub!
My parents rented the Basha Cottage, which came in clutch for the bridal party. The bridesmaids were able to get ready there while the groomsmen got ready in the penthouse. The Basha Cottage comes with a full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. There is also a hot tub on the side deck.
We cannot thank the staff enough for all of their hard work, constant communication via emails, and for helping make our special day absolutely perfect. Susan is the wedding coordinator we had and she made our wedding magical. We highly recommend her!! Susan, Victoria, Jodie, and Michelle are an unbelievable bunch. Book your wedding at the Interlaken Inn, you will not be disappointed. -
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Kelly B. Sent on 08/22/2022EPIC wedding
Words can not fully describe how truly EPIC our wedding weekend was. It seems to be the only word we use to describe the weekend, as well as ALL of our guests. HUGE shout out to the entire Interlaken Wedding Team, but very special thanks to our amazing coordinator Susan.
A little background on us… We had been together for years before getting engaged in 2017. We booked Interlaken Inn in 2019 as our wedding venue after considering many destination options including KEY WEST, Florida. We chose Interlaken for its all-inclusive feel in which we could use the grounds/accommodations for all sorts of events the entire weekend including rehearsal dinner, bonfire, after-party, and farewell breakfast. We also loved that all amenities were within walking distance of the hotel (the pool, the lake, the reception, etc). No need for school buses or other transportation rentals here. We scheduled our wedding for August 2021, however soon anticipated early on in the pandemic that we would push our date out even farther. Interlaken was extremely accommodating with this request, and went above and beyond for us even after they changed their prices. Therefore, our new date was rescheduled to August 2022 (5 years after our engagement; 3 years after our original booking).
I (the bride) was very detail oriented while planning our wedding. I wanted to create an epic (there’s that word again) party that no one would ever forget; dripping with flowers, laughter, and carefully curated moments. All these wants/needs were recreated by Susan and her team which ended up being more than I very specifically imagined. Interlaken in conjunction with our other vendors made our weekend quite honestly the best time of our and many other lives. Shout out to Country Gardeners Florist (Millerton, NY), Handyboys LLC. (Millerton, NY), Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream (Canton, CT), Esskay Four Photo Booth (Stratford, CT), Pastry Garden (Poughkeepsie, NY), Conte Sound Productions (Smithfield, RI), and The Beauty Studio (Ludlow, MA). Please ensure you read my reviews on each of these vendors. I love them all.
We stayed at the Basha Cottage which was absolutely perfect. It was a secluded enough space to accommodate our closest family and friends all weekend, who were always hanging out with us even during hair and makeup. At times, I swear we had 35+ people just hanging out around us at the cottage. The decor, the bedding, the bathrooms were clean, updated, and trendy. If we needed anything at any time during our weekend, a staff member was happily available to walk over to the cottage to deliver it.
The ceremony site by the lake was perfect and picturesque. Susan and Barb helped execute the ceremony wonderfully, including Barb transporting all guests down to the lake and holding my dress for me as I walked toward the aisle. The garden cocktail area was lovely and intimate. The reception was so much fun. Sam, Barb, and Susan took care of us and ensured we always had what we needed. The staff managed a private medical issue “behind the scenes” we were not even aware of until later in the evening when another guest told us. That’s how good they are. There was always someone there to help execute the plan such as someone to take a card from me or usher me into a back room for a dress change. And then there was the after party which was beyond EPIC (see, that word again). We had a surplus of props and an unbelievable AV set up by Handyboys LLC. The food was fantastic including the rehearsal dinner and farewell breakfast. The bartenders were amazing. Thank you SO much to the bartenders for keeping up with our party crowd and making those awesome signature paloma cocktails.
Our wedding was arguably the best wedding most of our guests have ever been to including ourselves. Truly epic, unique, tasteful, elegant, fun, and memorable. We cannot thank Interlaken Inn enough for their wonderful services and staff. We were a very high energy crowd and they kept up with us every step of the way and made us all feel extremely special and important. THANK YOU FOREVER. WE LOVE YOU.
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Linda P. Sent on 07/27/2022Outstanding venue and service
My daughter and now son-in-law were married at Interlaken on July 16th. It was a weekend event of approximately 150 guests. I can't praise the staff - shout out to Vanessa and Victoria for their outstanding and first-rate service. They were more than anyone could ask for. They went above and beyond the call of duty in our preparation for the wedding. The venue is in this amazing setting. Our daughter's wedding on the lake with the mountains in the background was breathtaking. The food was delicious, the service was outstanding and the prices were reasonable. We explore many other venues and this one by FAR is head and shoulders above the others. Again, the personal touch went a long way. By the time of the wedding, I felt Victoria and Vanessa were dear friends. I will also love Interlaken and would love to return just as a vacation since I love the area. -
Jillian B. Sent on 09/26/2022
The most magical weekend
This review is long overdue but my husband and I were just reminiscing about our wedding weekend and how incredible it truly was. We got married 10/9/2021 at the Interlaken Inn The Interlaken Inn is the perfect wedding venue if you are looking for something unique, beautiful, and all-inclusive. Most of our 160 guests stayed at the Inn from Friday-Sunday and it was complete magic. From the day we toured the venue in October 2019 and met the staff, we knew it was the place for us. I still remember this day like it was yesterday. Michelle toured us around the grounds, including the beautiful lakeside ceremony, the grounds for the cocktail hour, and the gorgeous draped tent. I had looked at other tented venues that I did not book. Nothing compared to the Interlaken Inn with the permanent bathrooms, gorgeous drapery, and the well-kept grounds. We originally booked our wedding for October 2020. When covid hit, it was such a stressful time. Michelle and the entire Interlaken staff were SO easy to work with and allowed us to move our wedding out a year with ease. I heard so many nightmare stories about venues during covid and I could not have been more grateful. For the actual wedding planning, we worked with Vanessa leading up to the event and she was a dream to work with. Every request was granted with ease and she was SO organized that I felt extremely comfortable that everything would run smoothly the weekend of our wedding, and it did! Starting off Friday night with the welcome BBQ (we had over 100 guests there). Everyone is still raving about the food and the bonfire afterwards. Saturday, our guests loved roaming around the grounds, exploring the town of Millerton, and much more. The night of our wedding was absolutely perfect. Vanessa made sure that every sign, decoration, and person was in the right place at the right time. She even made sure my change of shoes was waiting at my chair and that my heels made it back to my room before I did! The food was amazing and everyone danced the night away. We ended the weekend with a Sunday Brunch. While I was so sad that the weekend was over, I felt a sense of relief and calmness that Sunday knowing that everything was as perfect as I could have ever imagine. I could go on and on about how perfect our wedding weekend was, but just know that you will not be disappointed if you book your wedding at the Interlaken Inn. It is a small, non-corporate, family business and they truly want your wedding to be perfect for you. -
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Christine S. Sent on 09/30/2021Wonderful venue for a very classy wedding.
So, my daughter and son-in-law were married during Hurricane Henri, which was headed straight toward Lakeville, CT! The wedding went off...outside... without a hitch! Absolutely wonderful staff, incredibly kind and accomodating. The night before the wedding, the 30 and under crowd went down to the lake and went canoeing on their very beautiful (very romantic) lake. There is plenty to do on site, rain or shine. FOOD WAS FABULOUS! Also, we don't live in the area and needed to rely on their recommendations for additional vendors for a cake, flowers, hair, etc. All of their recommended vendors were awesome. Had such a great time, we plan on making the Interlaken a yearly getaway. Thank you to all at Interlaken!! -
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Nickole K. Sent on 09/26/2021I wouldn't go anywhere else!
The Interlaken brought our vision to life and made it SO easy to plan a wedding from hundreds of miles away. Vanessa checked in with us beforehand to make sure we were on schedule and always reminding us of what was coming next and how to be sure we were staying on time with different milestones. Our tasting was fabulous and the food was one of the many highlights of the wedding. With an open bar (liquor included) our guests could enjoy a wide variety of cocktails including our specialty cocktail at no additional cost to them (some venues only have beer/wine open bar or have a very limited liquor offering for their open bar). The lake was magical - there are so many places for photos, and plenty of great photographers that know the venue. Likewise with florists - I highly recommend working with vendors on the recommended list, though you are not limited to them! The ceremony area is a short walk from the Inn but a golf cart is also available for guests with mobility issues as well as the bridal party! Barb was my driver and she was FANTASTIC. We will always remember Barb as part of our day and hope to make a trip back to thank her for everything she did for us. Every space we used was beautiful and we felt like royalty on campus - the staff knew who we were by face and name and made sure we wanted for nothing. Our guests enjoyed the many offerings on the campus before and after the wedding and we were so happy that everyone who came had the chance to have their own get-away. Many of our guests changed profile photos on social media to photos from our wedding because the spaces were so beautiful. I keep bobbing around to different topics, and hopefully this review doesn't seem disorganized but this is in part because the Interlaken made every part of our day exactly what we were hoping for and there are so many features and topics that I could go on and on about that I'm not sure where to start and stop. Although we went to see other venues after our first visit at the Interlaken, I think it's safe to say that had us at the personal touches they included at our very first visit to see the venue and the most delicious oven-warmed cookies and Harney tea they served as we took a moment to look through their paperwork while we were on the premises. Having attended and been a part of weddings at other, similar venues, if I could go back, I would go back to the Interlaken for our day every time. -
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Stephanie B. Sent on 07/29/2021Beautiful & Unforgettable!
Our wedding at the Interlaken Inn in June 2021 was absolutely unforgettable, and we are so grateful to the incredible team at the Inn that made such a perfect experience possible. Our coordinator Vanessa is so kind and thoughtful, and went above and beyond to ensure that our dream wedding became a reality. Her patience, organization, and attention to detail was a lifesaver time and time again throughout the planning process, and she was always just an email, text, or phone call away. From coordinating vendors the day of, to handling last minute changes, and setting up all of our ceremony and reception details, she truly did it all. We cannot say enough kind words about her and know that without her efforts, none of this would have been possible! In terms of the venue itself, we knew the moment we set foot on the property back in the fall of 2019 that we had found our dream location. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with a gorgeous garden beside an airy and welcoming reception tent. We knew that we wanted a venue where all guests could stay on site without the hassle of transportation, and the Inn offers the perfect set up with a variety of room set ups across the property. Our entire bridal party was able to stay in the Sunnyside House, a beautifully preserved Victorian bed and breakfast, and the original Inn building. We stayed in the newly renovated penthouse suite, complete with a rooftop terrace and hot tub. The penthouse is spacious and has beautiful natural lighting, which makes it perfect for getting ready on site the day of the wedding. The lakeside ceremony area adds spectacular views of the area surrounding the Inn, and the peace and relaxation that can be found in Litchfield County is second to none. We took full advantage of the lakeside area, from canoe excursions and swimming to a rehearsal dinner and welcome bonfire on the shore of Lake Wononscopomuc. The Interlaken Inn’s location is so perfect, with proximity to the Berkshires, breathtaking views on Appalachian trails, and of course the charm of towns like Kent, Millerton, and so many more only a short drive away. We truly cannot say enough kind words about the Interlaken Inn and the amazing group of people who work there- we are so lucky to have had their support to make our big day possible!
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Mary-Evelyn W. Sent on 12/02/2020Amazing Wedding Ambiance, Food and Experience
My daughter's wedding was at the Interlaken in 10/10/2020. It was not just a wedding, it was an experience. It was an amazing weekend starting with the rehearsal, through a welcome bonfire, to the ceremony on the gorgeous lake, the cocktail hour in the amazing garden to the tented reception. Planning all of this through a pandemic when we weren't sure it could happen - but it did. The amazing staff was flexible, creative and helpful as we were all so on edge trying to understand how to pull off the wedding. The venue, the food, the whole experience was something we will carry with us forever. Our guests can't stop talking about it. Susan, our planner, Michele our sales person, the Interlaken FAMILY.....thank you all for an amazing experience. -
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Robin B. Sent on 10/07/2020
You Wont Find a Better Spot at a Better Price!
We had a wedding here in early October 2020 and it was even better than I could have ever imagined. The wedding was scaled down to just under 40 people because of COVID restrictions and Jodie, the on-site wedding planner, accommodated us every step of the way and with every changed required by the State of CT. The jaw-dropping backdrop for the lake-front ceremony was spectacular. The leaves were changing colors and the scenery was amazing. We then headed to their manicured lawns and gardens for a cocktail hour with waiter-served hors d'oevres ( lobster roll sliders, meatball sliders, risotto balls, bruschetta-- the food and service was phenomenal. The wedding staff set up all our tables, lit the candles and with all the planning that goes into a wedding, they made it easy to just relax and enjoy the day and handled all the details. The reception took place in a large covered porch with gorgeous lighting and sheers draped on one side. We had use of the building attached to the porch which had a pool table, air hockey, game area, open bar and multiple lounge areas for the guests to roam and relax. Dinner was great, cake was included in the VERY affordable wedding package. Not one complaint about the wedding, the updated rooms, the service--it was fantastic! A big thanks to Jodie and her staff--you have certainly found your calling and I can't thank you enough for making my daughters day so special. You won't find a better spot at a better price! -
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