Garnet Hill Lodge

Garnet Hill Lodge is the most spectacular wedding venue in the Adirondacks. The staff were so attentive and kind to both us and our guests. Nicole, who helped us plan was very organized and experienced and helped us make decisions. She was very attentive to detail which helped transform the space into our vision. Garnet Hill Lodge is the perfect combination of higher class cabin and summer camp. The cabin has so many rustic details with a laid-back vibe. We could not have found an Airbnb that slept as many people, and that had the view that the Lodge had. Guests got to enjoy an incredible view of the Adirondacks and 13th lake during the welcome dinner, the ceremony, cocktail hour, bonfires, or their morning breakfast. The lodge had so many amenities including beautiful rooms with a view, a buffet breakfast, lake access with float out docks, kayak and canoe rentals, disc golf, hiking in the Adirondacks, and mountain biking all on site. The food was incredible and the kitchen staff truly out did themselves. They also do incredible job maintaining the property. The grass was so green, and the property was blooming with flowers in summer. The best part is that will be able to return time and time again with our family for a weekend in the mountains at the lodge so we can share the special place with them. We cannot say great things about Garnet Hill.

We sincerely had a perfect wedding at Garnet Hill Lodge. The wedding coordinator, Nicole at Garnet Hill Lodge was wonderful to work with. The food was amazing, our guests loved it. The ceremony, with the mountains in the background was breath taking. Everything was so memorable. Thank you Garnet Hill Lodge!

We are absolutely blown away by the magic that Nicole, Lucy, Patrick, Erin, and the entire Garnet Hill Lodge Staff created for our wedding weekend. Our guests could not stop talking about how good the food was, how amazing and kind every single staff member was, and what an incredible environment this was to celebrate in. We wanted to create a time and space where all of our loved ones could gather for a weekend and enjoy time with each other, and Garnet Hill was just that. Every small tiny detail was thought through by the staff, Nicole was incredibly responsive throughout the planning process. Patrick lead about 20 of our guests on a hike to the Garnet Mine the morning of the ceremony, and was an awesome bar tender! We cannot say enough good things about Garnet Hill. Looking forward to returning to celebrate anniversaries to come!

Perfect Venue For an Intimate Wedding We could not recommend the Garnet Hill Lodge enough. The view is absolutely stunning and makes for an incredibly memorable experience. The food at the dinner service was delicious. All the staff were incredibly professional and accommodating. Nicole, the wedding coordinator was very flexible and helpful throughout the entire process. And overall, the value was very absolutely worth it. You will not be making a mistake by booking this location for your wedding.

The staff at Garnet Hill Lodge was excellent! They all went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for our micro-wedding. They took care of every detail and were so kind and supportive throughout the whole process. Would highly recommend this venue to others!

FABULOUS! The communication between the staff and my spouse and I were so consistent. The wedding planner and staff were so doting and attentive to details. Whatever we wished they made happen with a smile! The land and hotel itself is beautiful. The food was amazing. We can not recommend Garnet Hill highly enough. It's rustic charm and attentive staff make this place a 5 star venue!

Garnet Hill Lodge was an amazing location to have my wedding at! Close to home, cozy and intimate! The staff was incredible, constantly checking in on you as your special day commences and making sure that everything is perfect and seamless down to the detail! The lodge is spotless and gives such an awesome cozy mountain lodge experience with the large fireplace down stairs to keep the mountain chill at bay! Thank you Garnet hill lodge for such a perfect day !!

Beautiful venue, amazing food, and the best people to work with for planning our wedding! Our guests all raved about our wedding. So glad we chose the Garnet Hill Lodge for our amazing Fall weekend wedding!

My husband and I got married at Garnet Hill Lodge on September 23, 2023. We could not have asked for or envisioned a more perfect venue and experience then what we had at Garnet Hill Lodge. We and our 70 guests stayed Friday afternoon through Sunday morning and had an incredible wedding weekend. Nicole and her team were absolutely amazing in every way. The staff were attentive, friendly and efficient. Our guests were complimenting the service at every meal. The front desk staff could not have made the check in process more easy for our guests staying onsite. When we had to unexpectedly move some guest rooms on Friday night due to unforeseen circumstances with an offsite rental, Ana was extremely helpful and efficient with helping with this process. Every meal we had during our stay was fantastic. The breakfast buffet was plentiful, the BBQ buffet Friday night was a hit and the reception food was unreal. We opted for the reception food to be buffet style and it worked out perfectly for our guests. The kitchen were more then accommodating for our dietary restricted guests and also labeled and food allergies with each deal. Coffee, tea, and water were always available in the lobby for our guests. Our guests were never bored and took full advantage of the lake, mountain bikes and the beautiful back porch. Special thanks to Patrick for taking 38 of our guests on a guided hike to Hooper Mine on Saturday morning. Even my 86 year old grandfather was able to participate! Thank you to Nicole, Lucy, Patrick, Ana, Paula, Erin, Kristen and everyone else who worked tirelessly the entire weekend to make our experience amazing. Everything from the decor, to the food, to the service, to the facilities were outstanding. If you are looking to have a wedding that is private and more then just the traditional 6-8 hours, I cannot recommend Garnet Hill Lodge enough. Staying the whole weekend with our guests gave us time to relax, talk individually with every attendee and more importantly, spend uninterrupted time as just the two of us. Our guests left saying it was best wedding they had ever been to!

Garnet was truly a beautiful venue. Nicole communicated everything flawlessly. It was easy to work with Garnet Hill. The staff and service were phenomenal.

We got married here in October 2023, and it was absolutely perfect. The venue was everything that we wanted, naturally beautiful – which made décor that much easier. It was great to have the place to ourselves for the whole weekend, and all of our guests were so impressed with the views. We are from North Carolina, so they also helped out finding vendors in the area to help make the wedding day even better, and they helped us through our laundry list of questions for all things as we prepared. The big thing for us was the plethora of food allergies and restrictions we had with the guests of our wedding. They were extremely accommodating to help make sure that everyone could fully enjoy the weekend with us. We were obviously busy getting ready, so we weren’t able to enjoy the amenities, like hiking or canoeing, but our guests loved it! Every single one of our guests had nothing but rave reviews to say about the lodge and the staff that worked there. They were extremely helpful in all facets of the weekend. We have already talked about coming back for an anniversary to get our chance to enjoy all of these perks.

It has been a whirlwind getting back into the swing of things post wedding, but we can't stop talking about what an incredible weekend we had at Garnet Hill. The weekend was everything we imagined and more! The food was fabulous, the staff was incredibly kind, the views were breathtaking, and I can't imagine having our wedding anywhere else. Everyone who attended still reaches out to tell us how much fun they had at Garnet Hill. Thank you so much for everything!

What a perfect venue and location! Garnet Hill recently hosted our weekend wedding and it could not have been more magical. The views are stunning, the activities fun and accessible, the rooms super comfortable, and the food truly delicious. But mostly this review is about the people. Nicole organized our planning chaos and many questions graciously and calmly. Patrick was the ultimate hike guide and regional expert. Jeff and the maintenance/grounds team were somehow always around when you needed them and incredibly helpful. Lucy and the dining room staff were awesome and put us all at ease. Paula and Ana and the rest of the reception team helped solve all sorts of small on-the-ground confusions. The whole team was great to work with and quick with a smile. We cannot recommend Garnet Hill Lodge enough and we cannot wait to make it part of our annual vacation plan. Honestly, this was a much longer and more glowing review, but my husband made me adjust it so it didn't sound like we were paid to write it :)

Garnet Hill Lodge is an absolute wonderful place with gorgeous views! We had our micro- wedding at Garnet Hill Lodge. Our guests and us came in for the weekend from out of town. Nicole had made it very easy to plan a wedding from out of town because her communication was great. They took care of all of my requests and handled all of the decorating. They made my day less stressful. The weather did not cooperate for the ceremony, but Nicole and Lucy had a plan B and it was still perfect. We got married under the pavilion and it was gorgeous. The food was absolutely delicious!!!! 5 stars!!!! We hosted a welcome dinner and reception dinner and our guests could not stop raving about the food. Even the breakfast buffet each morning was delicious. They also accommodated food requests for my 2 and 5 year olds. The staff is wonderful! We met Lucy when we arrived Thursday, and she was just fantastic. There were no other guests that evening and she offered to stay to tend the bar for us. It was nice talking to her and getting to know her. She was so helpful the whole weekend! The Lodge itself is charming, cozy, and incredibly clean. The views from the balcony rooms are incredible. The flowerbeds around the lodge are stunning. Pictures do not do justice. The Garnet Hill Lodge exceeded my expectations in every single way. We will definitely be coming back for a visit

We worked with Jessica, she was our go to person for the ceremony & reception set up, food, bar and lodging. Highly recommend having an inclusive venue, it made things that much simpler. She was communicative and was easy to get ahold of whenever I had questions that came up during the planning. She addressed all of my concerns with professionalism and made sure everything was set up how I described. She and her team not only set up but they packed everything back up for us, it went so smooth. The entire weekend was even more beautiful than I could have imagined, the breathtaking view, delicious food and amazing ambiance. It was perfect. If you’re looking for an rustic cabin in the Adirondacks for an intimate celebration, I can’t recommend it enough. 10/10

Garnet Hill Lodge provided us with a wedding experience that we will cherish for the rest of our lives. Leading up to our weekend, the venue coordinator, Jessica, was extremely responsive and helpful with answering our numerous questions, clarifying details, and guiding us along our planning process to ensure the details we had envisioned would all come together. This extended to the wedding weekend itself, when the team at GHL provided us with an outstanding experience, including (but not limited to!) the venue coordinator, Jessica, the dining room captain, Lucy, the head bartender, Erin, and the caretaker/hike leader/outdoor bartender, Patrick. All of the staff at GHL were extremely positive to work with, making a weekend full of logistical hurdles feel like a team effort to throw a perfect party. Additionally, the lodge and grounds provided an unbeatable setting. The lawn, with expansive mountain and lake views, was the perfect setting for our ceremony, cocktail hour, bonfire, and mingling space for our guests to meet and enjoy each other’s company. The newly-constructed, screened in pavilion provided an incredible space to dance the night away under fairy lights hung from the wood beams. The main dining room of the lodge provided the perfect rustic and warm setting for our wedding dinner and casual hangouts with our guests. Guests enjoyed the clean and comfortable accommodations in the lodge and other on-site buildings. Last but not least, the grounds provided an unparalleled outdoor experience, with many of our guests taking advantage of the hiking trails and beach on Thirteenth Lake. The grounds also provided a variety of breathtaking backdrops for wedding photos that we will cherish forever. The rustic charm of the setting was complimented by delicious food, often incorporating an Adirondack flair into familiar favorites. Many guests commented on the quality of the meals, from morning breakfast, to the wedding night hors d'oeuvres and dinner, to late night pizza. The flexibility of the venue was also a huge benefit, with our questions regarding meal options, locations, and timings being met with enthusiastic solutions. We would definitely choose Garnet Hill Lodge over and over again for the wonderful experience that we had here. If you are looking for a venue that provides a warm, welcoming, and charming space to gather your loved ones for an unbeatable celebration, this is the place for you.

It took us a while to write this review because we wanted to be fair and factual. Our guests had a wonderful time. Did that outweigh our experience? It’s hard to say. The rating associated with our review is a reflection of the administrative aspects of working with GHL (planning, coordination, and finance). It is not a reflection of the staff who worked our event. POSITIVES: The staff is outrageously welcoming. You simply cannot beat the view and grounds. The pavilion was a stunning location for our reception dinner. Food portions are generous. GHL may have the best breakfast sausage we've ever eaten, and the welcome BBQ was outstanding. The fire pit is 10/10. We accidentally left a few items behind - as did a few of our guests - and GHL graciously mailed them back to folks. NEGATIVES: The short story is that GHL made errors that resulted in significant stress and unexpected financial burden on us. We had to slog through things during contracting that were promised before we gave our deposit. Turn-around time to resolve questions and issues routinely took weeks. GHL gave us a quote - before booking - that underestimated our open bar by over 100%. This resulted in over $2K of unexpected expenses, across two nights of open bar. The issue was compounded because GHL was unable to provide a liquor list price sheet. GHL acknowledged they made a significant error on the estimate. However, they didn’t offer to make it right or mitigate the financial burden they passed onto us. Additionally, the final bill contained significant mistakes, including on the two largest line items - welcome dinner and reception dinner. The issues with the final bill required us to work directly with the lodge manager, who swiftly and professionally resolved the errors. Overall, we were exhausted by the effort it took to manage the relationship with this venue. From an administrative perspective, we didn’t feel like we were in a partnership with a venue who valued our experience. SUGGESTIONS: Our read of the situation was that we had the unfortunate timing of working with this venue through growing pains - both physical changes to the grounds, as well as inexperienced administrative staff. Things did get easier once we started working directly with the lodge manager. We hope GHL grows into a full service wedding venue, but based on our experience, they are not there yet. We encourage GHL to have their senior administrative staff more closely manage their junior administrative staff. Especially for multi-day events. We also encourage them to establish structured planning processes, clear rate sheets, and to review how they take responsibility for mistakes. Event management is a hard job. Structured planning processes, in addition to timely, skilled communication are all necessary for the success of both the venue and the customer. We chose GHL, in no small part, due to the amazing reviews. We may have had an unusual experience, but sadly (truly, sadly) it was the experience we had.

The Garnet Hill Lodge was the perfect place for us to get married! Nuzzled away in the Adirondack mountains, with many of our guests staying on site and a lot of activities (kayaking, hiking, mountain biking) offered through the lodge, it felt like luxury sleep away camp. The food was delicious and unique. The staff was friendly and professional. Their wedding coordinator Jess was a pleasure to work with throughout the process and was very accommodating! They just built a new, high-end pavilion, with retractable screens to keep bugs at bay. It was perfect to set the tone for a fun and vibrant dance floor. Some people have told us that ours is the best. We had about 125 guests, about half stayed on site. When the weekend was over, people didn’t want to leave. They were having so much fun. When my brother got home, he called me and said he was sad in the way that a kid was who just left camp after and amazing summer. I am a little biased, but it was the best wedding I’ve ever been to— and I have very happy that we went with Garnet Hill Lodge. We created lasting memories there, and cannot wait to visit again to celebrate anniversaries!

My husband and I eloped in May and decided to do a wedding weekend celebration with family and friends at Garnet Hill Lodge in June. The grounds are just beautiful and all the rooms were recently updated so they were very lodge-chic for our guests. We were looking for a venue where we could have most of the guests stay on the grounds, we didn't have to use any shuttle bus and enjoyed a fun-filled weekend Friday to Sunday, with the place completely ours. We did a BBQ Friday night which was so delicious, did a sit down dinner Saturday night and used the new outdoor pavilion for dancing. Our guests enjoyed the grounds for lawn games and the lake during the day. We had big bonfires both nights. I am very into home decorating and Garnet was accommodating, letting me bring a ton of decor in to make the lodge feel a little more stylish. They also agreed to hang a ton of hanging lights which made for perfect ambience. Dwayne, the Manager, was amazing - he ensured renovations were done in time and even brought in our favorite donuts, Duck Donuts, from Albany! It was truly a magical weekend, it went so smoothly and we had such a wonderful time! PS - we lucked out and had no issues with black flies! so that was something we realized we didn't have to worry about like we had thought. Would highly recommend if you want an outdoors weekend with a beautiful view, good food, and a location where you can reserve the entire place/grounds for just you and your guests!

My husband and I got married at Garnet Hill last week and if we could give them 10 stars we would! The venue itself is so beautiful, the food is incredibly delicious, but most of all the staff are who won us over time and again. Jessica, the event coordinator, went above and beyond helping us plan, working with our very specific requests, and she relieved us of so much of our planning stress. Lucy, the bartender, was so incredibly sweet and helpful and and we couldn’t have asked for a better head bartender that weekend. All of the staff- literally every single staff member we met (housekeepers, groundkeepers, chef, waitstaff, front desk, etc) was so kind and helpful. Our guests had a wonderful time and have been raving about their stay. We can’t wait to go back for our first anniversary!

Had the BEST wedding weekend! Everyone is still raving about it and saying that our wedding weekend ruined all future one day weddings because of how much fun they had! Had an awesome welcome dinner on Friday, breakfast Saturday, a great guided hike that my 89 year old Grandma went on!, lunch and then the ceremony and reception! We partied late into the night and the staff was super accommodating. We had a brunch with all of our guests on Sunday. It was such a great way to spend SO much time with our guests and not feel rushed! The scenery is beautiful, food is delicious and staff is super nice!

My husband and I got married in late September at Garnet Hill and could not have dreamed up a better wedding venue. My parents live nearby so we were fortunate enough to already know about this Adirondack hidden gem and how perfect it was for us. The venue has so many gorgeous spots for photos and the view from the front lawn is unbeatable with the lake and mountains in the background. My husband and I were able to do our first look on the dock that extends out onto the lake. It made for some pretty amazing photos! My bridesmaids and I stayed at The Birches (one of the houses on the property) which has a common room that was the perfect private spot for all of us to get ready. Between the lodge itself and all the nearby houses for rent, many of our family and friends were able to stay right on the property for the full weekend. There was plenty of things for our guests to do, including hiking and canoeing on the Garnet Hill property and exploring the nearby town of North Creek. One of the staff members even led some of our family members on a hike the day after the wedding. Not only was the venue beautiful, but the staff were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and the wedding day itself. Nicole was amazing and worked with us throughout all of the planning to make sure we were happy with every little detail. Everything was thought of and taken care of ahead of time, so once the wedding weekend came we were fully able to relax and enjoy our time. The food was so delicious and the kitchen staff catered to some of our guest's dietary restrictions. They even set aside appetizers for us since we were taking pictures during the cocktail hour. The bar staff was also excellent and provided us with some local beer we specifically requested. From the groundskeeper to the waiters and waitresses, the whole staff did everything they could on the weekend of the wedding to make sure everyone had a great time. Even our guests commented on how great the staff were! If you're looking for the perfect Adirondack getaway, Garnet Hill is for you! My husband and I HIGHLY recommend it and cannot wait to come back!

Our wedding at Garnet Hill was perfect. We wanted a private venue, a place that allowed our guests to experience the beauty of the Adirondacks, and that's exactly what we got. It's a stunning place to stay, to dine, and to unplug. We found Garnet Hill 14 months before our wedding, and communication was everything I needed and more over that time. Nicole put my mind at ease by answering all of my questions thoroughly, including some I know I asked more than once, and was there to make sure the entire weekend went exactly the way we wanted. Lucy and the banquet, maintenance, and bar staff helped ensure my vision was executed, and I felt so comfortable after so many months of planning that everything was in good hands! The staff helped execute a perfect Friday night welcome BBQ (the food was absolutely delicious, the kitchen staff did an amazing job, as did the bar staff) and ensured our guests got just the right introduction to the Central Adirondacks by recommending activities for during the day Saturday before the reception. The owner even led a guided hike Saturday morning! After breakfast, the staff had to transform the Lodge and grounds on ceremony day and set up the ton of boxes of decorations we brought. It was more perfect than I imagined it could be, including all the little details I envisioned for the reception. So many staff members played a part in it, and for that, I'm so truly grateful! The food was excellent - a feat hard to manage for nearly 100 guests - and the pies were the perfect dessert. They served the bride and groom early, which I very much appreciated :) And breakfast Sunday was amazing - great food, great service, and a perfect way to end the celebration. Great views and scenery are abundant in the Adirondacks, and Garnet Hill Lodge has those, but it's such a incredibly special place, and the people running it make it that way. It was our perfect wedding spot, and I can't wait to keep going back for getaways and anniversaries!

It's been five days since the best weekend in my life so far. Mindy, Don, and the staff at Garnet Hill Lodge were all amazing, friendly, flexible and helpful. We spent the entire time there, ceremony, reception dinner and after party, and felt like we were royalty. Aside from the slightly high costs of room rentals (it's peak season after all), the stay was romantic and relaxing. Food from Chef Thomas was out of this world, including the vegetarian options and special request hors d'ouevres. There is no better place to really get into the Adirondack feeling than GHL. My new husband and I are headed back up this weekend for a honeymoon dinner, it was that great! Our wedding was small (only 24 guests), but we were the most important people in the world Thursday through Sunday. I highly recommend at the very least a weekend getaway here. I am one happy bride!