The Lodge On Echo Lake Reviews

What an amazing venue for our winter wedding. We were looking for a location that let us create our own unique vision for our wedding and The Lodge on Echo Lake was the perfect place! The service was amazing and the food was so delish. We even had the option to have some of our guests stay on property. We loved the ability to create the menu we wanted for our guests and really just plan the perfect wedding of our dreams! We highly recommend The Lodge to anyone who is looking for a beautiful venue with exceptional service!

We had the most beautiful and smoothly run wedding celebration at The Lodge Echo Lake. I can't say enough amazing things about the venue and the service were received was impeccable. Kathy were there for us at each step of the way- from the very beginning of the planning stage, to the day of our wedding. Kathy and her whole team helped make our night a day we will always remember. If you are looking for a cool, fun Adirondack vibe with amazing food and a spectacular team- The Lodge on Echo Lake is definitely the one. We can't wait to share our photos with you soon!

The Lodge at Echo Lake was the perfect backdrop to the wedding of our dreams! The views are unbeatable, and all of the staff was super friendly and helpful! Would recommend over and over.

The Lodge on Echo Lake was a beautiful place to have our big day. The ability to have our dog be able to stay on-site and be apart of our big day was a huge reason to why we chose to have our wedding there. In addition, almost all of our guests being able stay on site was really awesome too. However, we had a lot of unnecessary bumps that should’ve never happened.

If you choose to go with this place, you need to stay on top of the coordinator. She had a tendency to create a new email thread every time she emailed us, and by doing so, many things had to get sent multiple times. My meal was not what I ordered or said we wanted (other guests noticed and were disappointed as well). The food we were given wasn’t even an option when we received the original meal choices. Which is unfortunate, but the biggest stressor was she kept adding almonds to our green bean side after I told her multiple times we cannot have that due to severe allergies. So by doing that, I overlooked my own food choice and didn’t check that the tortellini option had changed. Also, we added on the bonfire with s’mores and mini pizzas for the after party. Luckily the mini pizzas were there, but the S’mores were not. Another big issue for us was the explanation of the top open bar package. It was not told to us until the day of the wedding that bottles were not included. Luckily we were able to straighten it out for our guests but that shouldn’t have been an issue on the day of.

The current coordinator pretty much blamed everything that we were misled by on the previous coordinator. Which if she was bad at explaining things, that’s clearly why she wasn’t there anymore. However, if I was a coordinator and I knew that this was an ongoing issue, I would’ve gone out of my way to re-explain each package and everything to every couple she had started working with. Not just simply say “she told you wrong.”

The items stated above are just a few of our issues and guests from our wedding told us issues they experienced as well. It’s been very difficult to write this and has taken us a long time to get to the point to be able to write it because it truly was a special day. Unfortunately our experience has left us with mixed emotions, but we went with the brutally honest approach because we want other couples to know what to expect.

The Lodge on Echo Lake was the perfect venue for our wedding. Kathy was always available and quick to respond, making the planning process a breeze. The venue itself is beautiful, with a cozy and rustic atmosphere that made our special day even more magical. The staff were amazing and extremely kind, making us and our families feel like this was the only wedding they had all year. The level of detail was incredible, and we couldn't thank The Lodge on Echo Lake and their staff enough for such an amazing day. The lodge and location were beautiful, and the lodging on site was updated and super comfortable for our guests.

The Lodge on Echo Lake was exactly what my husband and I were looking for in our wedding venue: beautiful inside and out, had onsite lodging for us and some of our guests, helpful team, and it embraced everything we love about the Adirondack area. Our wedding went very smoothly from the planning to the execution, thanks to Kathy and the rest of the team. The venue, perfect weather, the band (Those Guys entertainment - super talented!), and the bonfire at the end of the night really made it a special and unforgettable weekend - everyone (including us!) had a blast.

Our June wedding was incredible. We had a lakefront ceremony and then had a short walk to the venue also overlooking a beautiful quiet and private lake. The deck was a great spot for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and then we went into the hall. The food was great and everything went really smoothly. If we get married again we'll be back!

I want to thank everyone at the Lodge on Echo Lake for ensuring that our wedding was magical. Everyone was kind, accommodating and professional. Words can’t express my gratitude.

Unlike other venues, The Lodge on Echo Lake allowed us much creativity in our Wedding planning. All of our family and friends decided to stay on the grounds as well, so the ease of planning for everyone was made seamless and supportive to an extended weekend of fun. We appreciated the spaciousness and beautiful private setting, and are forever grateful.

What an incredible venue! A super accommodating staff helped us make Echo Lake a dream wedding location. It was not only special but also super convenient to have all our guests staying in one place to share every moment. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves knowing we were in such great hands!

Our experience with The Lodge on Echo Lake was beyond our expectations. I would recommend the Lodge to any bride and groom looking for a unique wedding location with many choices to make your day exactly what you dreamed of. The staff set up our reception with care, and catered to our special requests without hesitation. Our entire day from start to finish ran completely flawlessly! All of our guests had wonderful things to say about the venue, the staff, the food, and the wonderful views. Would do it all again in a heart beat!

This venue is absolutely gorgeous and the property is huge so there are so many options to easily personalize your wedding/event. The layout of the entire place is so convenient which makes the whole day flow so nicely. There is no site fee so it was nice to not feel like we had to give every last dime to the venue and the entire day far surpassed my expectations.

Ashley was incredibly helpful calming my nerves on the big day, was SO friendly, and even ran to the store to get the best man black socks that he forgot. She also gave my mom hair product to use that she forgot, and helped us out our decorations on the arch. Throughout the reception she periodically checked in on us to make sure everything was going well and got us anything we needed.

The food was delicious and the portions were huge, so were able to take some home! Honestly better food than I’ve had in a lot of restaurants. And the views on this property are absolutely beautiful. I really can’t say enough about this place and how accommodating they were

The venue was absolutely perfect. I wanted a wall of windows to experience the outside while nice and warm inside as it was a winter wedding. I originally worked with Kathy but Ashley came in to relieve Kathy after she retired and Ashley was AMAZING from working with me to meet our expectations to allowing accommodations for me as a breastfeeding bride, she went above and beyond. She helped cue the wedding party to walk down the aisle and helped us prep for the wedding the day before. I have nothing but good things to say. I’ll leave off with the food. Holy cow!!! The portions were INSANELY AMAZING and the food itself was DELECTABLE. I feel it is also important to add that Ashley and I worked on this miles apart as I live in buffalo but had my wedding in Warrensburg. She’s a rockstar and everything was so perfect at this venue.

Lodge on Echo Lake was absolutely the perfect location for us. The views were breath taking! The food was delicious! Kathy was amazing to worth with and just made the process so simple for us! Great communication and the staff was incredible the day of

Kathy literally went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect. And let me tell you, it was PERFECT!! Every time my wife and I had a question or concern Kathy was on it, asap. We literally couldn’t have had a better experience. From the food, the ambiance, the space, everything. 100% highly recommend. Also, views and pics are great here. If you’re thinking about getting married here, you should. This place is awesome!

The lodge at Echo Lake is amazing. Kathy is wonderful and great to work with. We will always recommend this venue to everyone in the future. Thank you so much!

The venue was absolutely gorgeous! We got married on the town beach next door. The food was amazing. We got the second highest tier package which was still very affordable, for the higher quality food. We couldn’t test any of the food from our package at the tasting so we were a little worried but the food turned out to be amazing! The venue and wait staff were amazing. The venue was amazing and I’d highly recommend it.

We used the Lodge on Echo Lake for our wedding venue. Kathy and her team were very organized and flexible, which made them very easy to work with! Since the Lodge has several ceremony sites, as well as chairs, tables, linens, food and some basic decorations, it’s very easy to have a wedding here because you don’t have to find a lot of other vendors. We had guests stay in the cabins and it was easy for them to have everything on site. We also had a bonfire at the end of the reception, which was a great way to get additional time to socialize with our guests. When we were at the tasting, we felt like the food tasted a little plain and safe, so we asked them to spice it up for the wedding. Kathy easily made the adjustment and the food was great the day of the wedding! At the wedding, all of the staff at the Lodge were very helpful and polite and our guests had nothing but nice things to say! All in all, we’re so glad we chose the Lodge for our wedding and highly recommend giving them a look if you’re looking for an Adirondack venue!

Our wedding on 10-16-21 was such an amazing time, in great thanks to the MVP- Most Valuable Planner- Kathy!! We can't imagine the process without her clear communication and guidance!

From our first tour of the venue alone, then with our parents, to our tasting and big day- everything was so positive and exciting! We didn't end up having our guests stay in cabins but had one for the wedding day for the bride to "hide" in for a bit, and they are beautiful!!

The venue itself- is exactly what we wanted for our wedding, a place with an impressive dance floor, great food and views both indoor and outdoor. We are extra grateful for choosing somewhere that has a beautiful indoor option, since it rained. The team was swift and professional in moving our ceremony and setting it up, drying it off for our guests- they even help haul a home-made arbor, that was a gift to us. THANK YOU!
Our guests raved about the cocktail hour, and dinner- especially the Chicken Kiev! The service was wonderful and Kathy was so helpful in figuring out our transportation shuttles.

We cannot thank The Lodge at Echo Lake enough for being the backdrop and setting for the start of our future together!

Much Love,
Erin and Mike
10-16-2021

My husband and I fell in love with the lodge, and booked it almost immediately after visiting. Kathy was an absolute pleasure to work with. We ended up needing to postpone from 2020 due to Covid, and Kathy made that transition seamless! If I had a question, she had an answer. She made the whole process so easy, I can’t say enough good things about her! If you’re thinking about this venue, go look at it. Pictures simply do not do it justice. The on-site cabins are adorable and the house we stayed in the night prior and got ready in was so stinkin cute! Everything about the lodge is an Adirondack dream.

Our experience from the day we viewed the lodge, to the end of the wedding day was nothing but extraordinary. Kathy was on top of every detail, and made our daughters wedding a day that everyone will remember for years to come. The food was amazing, the staff catered to every detail, and the bonfire at the end was the topping to a very happy day!! Thank you to Kathy and the entire staff at The Lodge On Echo Lake.

Every part of our wedding day was absolutely amazing thanks to the Lodge. The cabins my family stayed in were beautiful, all of the food I tasted was amazing, and Kathy was so flexible and responsive in the planning process!

The Coordinator/Senior Sales Agent Kathy Votraw was accommodating, professional, courteous, promptly replied to any inquiries, requests or questions. The Venue is beautiful, spacious, clean and secured so as not to allow any "wedding crashers". All the staff were helpful, responsive and friendly. COVID-19 protocols were followed to guarantee the safety of us and our guests. The food was delicious!!

We had the most beautiful and smoothly run wedding day at Echo Lake. The venue was perfect and the service was great. Kathy is super responsive and helpful leading up to the big day and is there to keep things running smoothly throughout. She was even especially helpful at our rehearsal!