Mountain Lake Lodge

i and her team. They were so helpful and never hesitated to answer any of our questions. Lyndsi helped alleviate any concerns my mother and I had leading up to the wedding day AND on the wedding day. I will recommend Mountain Lake to anyone looking for a venue, they went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was perfect! 7 months later and my family still has guests rave about the food Mountain Lake served for our wedding! Thank you Mountain Lake for making my wedding dreams come true.

unique, and full of charm. The added benefit of having guests staying on the property where the wedding took place made logistics very easy. We had dinner on the porch of their Harvest restaurant and the food was delicious. The staff was so accommodating to help us with some last minute changes we had. I have already given the venue 5 stars and would give the staff at Mountain Lake Lodge, particularly their event staff, more than 5 stars if I could.

ke Lodge. It even has it's own climate! From start to finish, we were not disappointed in our lovely wedding weekend. The fact that all our family and friends could stay "on campus" and conveniently connect with each other and us for the week made it like a community of all our favorite people for several days! We had many guests from all across the state of Virginia as well as Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, California, Nevada, Texas, Florida and New York! Everyone was delighted with the beautiful fall colors, the lovely historic buildings, and most importantly the warm and welcoming staff. From check in to cake storage to set up and fine dining and check out, everyone we interacted with went above and beyond to show hospitality and great customer service. My family is already discussing a return for an extended family reunion and the bride and groom have mentioned that they would love to come back every year! As exhausting and draining as wedding planning can be, after it was all said and done, I would do it all again at this location. The price was reasonable, and the memories are priceless. Thank you Lyndsi, Robert, and all the staff for making our weekend amazing.

up with helpful solutions to keep our nerves at bay. We booked during COVID and I was hesitant about the process they were awesome with communicating the entire way. I got my dream day thanks to the team at mountain lake!

the best day of my life at Mountain Lake.

since we don't live in the area, but working with Lyndsi Hale and her team was very easy. They are pros! Also, the food for both events was delicious. We are very happy and can't wait to return for another occasion or just to vacation.

vacy we wanted for our wedding and guests. There were plenty of recreation activities to enjoy - we really liked the Zip-lining Course and simple stargazing at the Firepit. The Mountain Lodge really made this such a special time for all of our friends and family!

y questions we had and ensured a wonderful weekend. We had several guests if not all of our party of 150 coming from out of town and all were easily accommodated through their lodging and friendly front desk staff. The Sales Team was awesome, they put out my decor and even setup some string lights and center pieces we brought in! Everything was just magical and I can't wait to go back and celebrate many more milestone memories with my family!

ps and issues on their end. To start, their sales team did not communicate with one another, and so we were double booked with another couple for our rehearsal dinner space. Then, every time we reached out asking for updates on our room block, the sales team had our room block details wrong, and the front desk left many of our guests confused about whether they were or were not in our room block and/or got the discounted room rate. The day before the wedding, we tried to deliver welcome bags to our guests, and they charged $2 per bag for "delivery" to the rooms, whereas no other hotel in Blacksburg charged anything (and Mountain Lake wouldn't just give them to guests on arrival). They also double booked some of our guests, including my in-laws who got re-booked into new rooms 3 TIMES before the wedding without explanation. At the rehearsal dinner, the staff got countless meals wrong (including entirely forgetting the pesto on the "pesto crusted salmon" that nearly half of our guests ordered), forgot to bring out multiple meals, and failed to shorten the bar menu choices as we'd asked, costing us hundreds of dollars in alcohol purchases. In addition, they only staffed 1 waitress for our party of 27 people! Our poor waitress did the best she could, but the whole dinner took hours, and I, as the bride, was left to try to fix all of the food issues over the course of the night. All I can say is, Mountain Lake is beautiful and the setting is lovely, but I can't recommend it for a wedding party or rehearsal dinner. We had our wedding at Doe Creek instead, and I'm so thankful we did so. They made up for all of the issues with Mountain Lake by being the easiest and most accommodating people to work with!

delayed due to COVID, but MLL worked to find available dates where our venue and lodging was available and adjusted all of our guest reservations. They made the process so easy. Our wedding was perfect, everything went smoothly, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day. If you're planning a wedding at MLL definitely recommend making the trip up to Bald Knob. The sunsets and views are stunning!

istened to our worries and came with creative solutions so we were safe and the experience was awesome. I can’t wait to go back and celebrate our anniversary next year - this place really makes you feel like family!

onus. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was quite challenging at times, but Lyndsi and Scott were patient, creative, energetic, and always professional. They saw to it that our vision for the day became a reality. It was magical! Kate S.

were after the cut off time and she made it happen. The wedding was Beautiful! The facilities, surroundings, everything was great and greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!

supportive of the partial virtual ceremony idea, which included even our officiant being virtual! She worked with us on every single detail, from testing the wireless connection in advance to helping us pick the best cabin to stay in, all while keeping our previously picked date rather than delaying! When I say that she was all about the details, she impressed even my OCD! She even helped my now MIL plan a surprise reception for us! We would recommend MLL over and over again! So glad that we stuck with our dream for our special day, we truly had the time of our lives!

family could stay in cabins on the mountain. The pool was nice to enjoy because we got there early. The food is absolutely amazing. Rachel and Lindsey are so helpful and truly make sure it’s the best possible experience. There is nothing I would change. If you are looking for somewhere with a huge variety for pictures this is it! Stones, mountains, beachy looking docs, beautiful gazebos. I was in heaven!! I would recommend this to every bride looking for an affordable amazing venue that really puts the brides comfort and experience first. I’d also recommend it as a great vacation spot and a place the whole family can enjoy. It’s like a little destination wedding. Thank you so much mountain lake for the best wedding ever It was everything I could have hoped for!

of our rehearsal, but they took charge and ensured our guests were still taken care of. The wedding ceremony and reception went perfectly, even with the pouring rain and a few stray people from the beer festival. The only negative I would have is that the cabin wasn’t cleaned before our arrival, but once brought to their attention, it was taken care of and we were even gifted a bottle of champagne for the inconvenience.

a tour. We fell in love with the venue immediately. Lyndsi was so wonderful and informative during our tour- assuring us that we could get married at MLL and stick within our budget. We chose the Overlook for the ceremony location and Mary’s Barn for our reception. The overlook has several beautiful views and the fall foliage just made everything even more lovely. Mary’s Barn is perfect for a reception-it has enough room for dedicated spaces for cocktail hour, dinner and dancefloor and it was plenty comfortable for our 100+ guests. Raechel was so incredible to work with! Throughout the whole process she was there with helpful advice, ideas and guidance to keep me on track. She truly went above and beyond to help me plan our wedding. Her responses to my MANY emails were almost always immediate, and she never made me feel that I was a bother or was asking too many questions. She shared in my excitement through every step of the process and as we got closer to our wedding date, she would call with updated numbers or just to check in and see if there was anything I needed. Our wedding weekend was wonderful-AJ was in charge of the food and beverages for our reception and he was wonderful to work with as well. During the day of the wedding he checked in on me several times to see if there was anything he could get me. The food was DELICIOUS! Our guests are still talking about the dinner. There were a few drawbacks to the weekend; one of which had absolutely nothing to do with the wedding team but still affected our guests’ overall experience- the bartender in the main lodge was very rude to many of our guests, including myself, all weekend. The other issue we had is that our leftover wedding cake was disposed of without checking with us first-so I do recommend that if you plan on keeping any leftover cake, make sure you communicate that before you get into the swing of the day to avoid this happening to you. Despite those issues, overall, I would definitely recommend MLL for weddings. There are SO many reasons to book here but I would do it all over again based solely on Raechel-she is a gem! I believe that you would be hard pressed to find someone like her elsewhere.

w many emails or calls I put in to her, Raechel answered immediately and with complete professionalism. We had lots of dietary restrictions for the buffet dinner, an unusual layout for the reception, and a unique timeline; Raechel handled everything perfectly, no questions asked. If you want a gorgeous wedding venue where all your needs are met and you don't have to worry about a thing, book Mountain Lake Lodge!

’t want to get married at a beautiful mountain location where they filmed Dirty Dancing. The price we thought was reasonable and we had a smaller guest list of 65. The Lodge was a great place to have our guests stay because they could enjoy all the amenities like hiking, treetop adventure s and just hanging out with everyone. We are from Florida and lots of friends and family were there to celebrate with us. The cabins were a great option to have family stay together. By far the best thing we did was rent the golf carts. While all the cabins are walking distance it was nice to be able to hop on the cart to get where we needed to go quickly. The positives for us were also the friendliness of all the staff. I did have to change my planner close to the wedding date but Raechel made the change a smooth process. We got married at the gazebo and had our reception in Mary’s Barn. Catering and food was fantastic! Everyone loved the food. The local craft brew selection was very important to us and they offered a great selection. The venue also provided so many awesome photo ops for us. The staff was very accommodating with our photographer and us to get us to some breathtaking spots. The only downside we could see is it is a very rustic venue. They did have cabins that were recently renovated which were very nice, but we wished our lake cottage would have had the same upgrades. Some of the roads to the cottages on blueberry ridge are still unpaved which made travel challenging. However we were told that they are in the process of paving those roads. Overall a lovely May Day and weekend to get married.

nds found the MLL to be very accommodating to their own individual needs, whether it be a private cabin, a room in the main lodge, or the adjacent lodge that is pet friendly! It was great seeing our guests enjoying the grounds. We live in Pennsylvania but have a lot of relatives in NC, so we wanted a wedding destination that was conveniently located for everyone to travel. Pembroke, VA turned out to be perfectly located for everyone. We chose to get married at the gazebo and although it was July, the mountain breeze and temperatures felt more like May. The reception was held in the lodge's ballroom with an outdoor social hour for the guests on the veranda while we captured some wedding photos. The beautiful setting of the outdoor veranda with the stone archways, hummingbirds and lovely sunset made a very special evening to celebrate our wedding. In addition, we held our rehearsal dinner on the dining room porch which was a lovely setting to see the views while privately dining as a group. As an extra perk, many of our friends and family have since watched Dirty Dancing (again!) to relive the lodge and all of the rooms/scenes from the movie that we now know first hand. I can't thank Raechel, our wedding coordinator, enough for her helpful advice, efficiency, and professionalism. She is obviously well-experienced in this role and does it with ease. Being a full-time professional and living out of state, I needed a turnkey planning experience that took as much of the stress out of the process as possible. MLL and Raechel made that happen for me! As well, they provided a list of local vendors who are reasonably priced, friendly and very responsive for all of the extras. My husband and I definitely look forward to going back to enjoy the ambiance of our wedding place. Although I booked the lodge without visiting in person first, I can tell you that being there in person is everything and more that you see on the website and wedding venue recommendations. If VA is for lovers, than Mountain Lake Lodge is for lovers who want to make that lifetime commitment! My best to all the future brides and grooms who say “I Do” at the Mountain Lake Lodge!!

pened to be about 6 hours away. From day one, Lyndsi made the beginning process so easy through thorough conversations by phone and email. She answered all my questions and concerns that I had with dates and contracts necessary, not to mention was completely professional and quick to respond. After my contract was signed and date was picked, I then was connected with Raechel Kiefer. Ladies, let me tell you, this woman is an absolute savior. She helped me with anything and everything, including vendors, food, color coordination, recommendations, seating arrangements....you name it, she helped. Not only did she help me with everything, she even helped me get my wedding shoes, which I thought were no longer being made. Raechel is truly the most sweetest, professional, lovely human being I have ever met and I can honestly say that my wedding weekend with my family was as perfect as it was because of her. You would seriously be crazy not to work with her. The hotel rooms in every part of the property are gorgeous and simplistic, which is perfect for the area, as well as the point of getting married on top of a mountain--which is to be intimate with your loved ones without staring at a screen and appreciate the view! The property is very clean and fresh, perfect for an outdoor wedding. The food provided for breakfast and dinner in the lodge, as well as weddings, is superb! All my family and friends ranted and raved over the selection and taste of everything, it's to die for. The hotel has an option for golf carts and vans to transport you and your guests around the property, which is ideal to get from place to place if you are disabled or want to get that perfect shot in your wedding dress. The property staff, bartenders, and wait staff were nice and accommodated everything that we needed during our stay, sometimes going above and beyond. In terms of price for rooms, venue space, drinks,food, and rentals, I would say that everything was reasonable and worth the price--it was also cheaper than a lot of properties in the area. I really loved that they offered a discount for military personnel, I appreciated the appreciation to those who have served our country. Overall, I couldn't have had a better wedding day anywhere else and am truly thankful for everything they did for me during my entire experience. If you want a wedding with some killer views, fresh air, and good times, go with Mountain Lake Lodge--you won't regret it! I just want to thank Raechel for everything she did for me and Mountain Lake Lodge staff for making my wedding a day that I will always remember, you guys are the best!

pened to be about 6 hours away. From day one, Lyndsi made the beginning process so easy through thorough conversations by phone and email. She answered all my questions and concerns that I had with dates and contracts necessary, not to mention was completely professional and quick to respond. After my contract was signed and date was picked, I then was connected with Raechel Kiefer. Ladies, let me tell you, this woman is an absolute savior. She helped me with anything and everything, including vendors, food, color coordination, recommendations, seating arrangements....you name it, she helped. Not only did she help me with everything, she even helped me get my wedding shoes, which I thought were no longer being made. Raechel is truly the most sweetest, professional, lovely human being I have ever met and I can honestly say that my wedding weekend with my family was as perfect as it was because of her. You would seriously be crazy not to work with her. The hotel rooms in every part of the property are gorgeous and simplistic, which is perfect for the area, as well as the point of getting married on top of a mountain--which is to be intimate with your loved ones without staring at a screen and appreciate the view! The property is very clean and fresh, perfect for an outdoor wedding. The food provided for breakfast and dinner in the lodge, as well as weddings, is superb! All my family and friends ranted and raved over the selection and taste of everything, it's to die for. The hotel has an option for golf carts and vans to transport you and your guests around the property, which is ideal to get from place to place if you are disabled or want to get that perfect shot in your wedding dress. The property staff, bartenders, and wait staff were nice and accommodated everything that we needed during our stay, sometimes going above and beyond. In terms of price for rooms, venue space, drinks,food, and rentals, I would say that everything was reasonable and worth the price--it was also cheaper than a lot of properties in the area. I really loved that they offered a discount for military personnel, I appreciated the appreciation to those who have served our country. Overall, I couldn't have had a better wedding day anywhere else and am truly thankful for everything they did for me during my entire experience. I just want to thank Raechel for everything she did for me and Mountain Lake Lodge staff for making my wedding a day that I will always remember, you guys are the best!