Mountain Lake Lodge

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4.9

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Almost one year later and we are still dreaming about our Mountain Lake wedding! Despite unexpected weather, the whole team worked to make sure each event went off without a hitch. The food and drinks were fantastic and the ambiance is simply unmatched. Our guests continue to comment on how much they enjoyed MLL and we can’t wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary!

Hannah D.

5.0

We're forever grateful to have held our wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge! Here are our reasons for a five-star review: 1) Budget - We assumed MLL was out of budget and just threw it on our "venue comparison spreadsheet" to show how much more it would be than the others we were considering. We quickly realized it was actually the best all-in value. 2) Onsite Lodging - Our most important criteria for a venue was that guests had the option to stay onsite. MLL offers a bunch of options with varying price points and amenities. Our guests all absolutely loved staying there, and many have talked about wanting to go back for a friends' weekend or family reunion. 2) Communication - The Wedding and F&B teams at MLL are responsive, respectful, and warm. We worked particularly closely with Jillian and Chelsea, both of whom are world class. 3) Flexibility - MLL can fit a lot of different wedding visions and vibes. We wanted a laid back, summery, daytime party wedding with barbecue, and it was perfect for that. We met another couple who were going the opposite direction with a nighttime, autumn wedding with cocktail attire, and they felt like it was perfect, too. As an added bonus, whenever we had an idea for a little something extra, the MLL team said "Sure!," whether it was ordering a special beer we wanted, adding an iced coffee bar for cocktail hour, or throwing a sunset after-party at the pool. 4) Delivery - Of course, none of this would matter without day-of execution. We were incredibly impressed with how Jillian and Chelsea ran the show, allowing us to focus on each other and our guests. In summary, if you're at all interested in getting married at Mountain Lake Lodge, visit! They'll take care of you from there.

Courtney P.

5.0

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Lyndsi Hale

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AWARD WINNER (5X)

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Mountain Lake Lodge is a rustic Wedding Venue and Resort located in Pembroke, VA. Surrounded by the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains, this scenic setting offers spectacular views of snow-capped peaks to fern-filled valleys, all encapsulated on a 2,600-acre nature preserve. Whether you are having an intimate wedding or a large-scale celebration, the experienced staff is dedicated to providing you with exceptional service. The venue accommodates destination weddings in the Northern VA/DC Area, Tidewater, and Richmond areas. Wedding Advantages include on-site lodging accommodations, restaurants, tavern/bar, hiking, recreation & zip-lining, giftshops, WiFi, and parking, which are also available at this venue. Weddings of up to 200 guests can be held at Mountain Lake Lodge, with several event spaces available. Breathtaking Locations You Will Remember For A Lifetime-Your wedding ceremony is the highlight of your special day. Exchange vows under a lush canopy of trees in our romantic gazebo, or choose the intimately private overlook perched on top of a mountain peak, where sweeping valleys provide an unforgettable backdrop for your special moment. After your vows are exchanged, it's time to kick off your shoes and celebrate with family and friends. Our casually elegant mountain wedding venues provide the perfect backdrop for celebrations of all sizes. Enjoy refreshing cocktails on the outdoor patios with mountain beauty all around. Then, retreat to elegantly appointed dining tables featuring white table linens to enjoy a gourmet catered meal customized for your event. A complimentary champagne toast and cake-cutting service are included. Our experienced wedding planners will ensure that every detail is flawlessly executed. Dine and dance the night away under whitewashed wooden beams with a crackling fire in the massive fireplace. The built-in dance floor is the center of excitement all night long, and the spacious outdoor patio affords guests a quieter place to refresh with their favorite beverage. Mary's Barn is the perfect union of rustic and elegant. The Grand Ballroom is a sophisticated yet rustic venue that is truly an exquisite setting. Floor-to-ceiling stone walls are complemented with wrought iron chandeliers and offer a distinctive Appalachian flair. Mountain Lake Lodge offers an extensive range of services to suit your wedding. The professional staff will assist you with coordinating your special celebration to enhance your style. Chairs, tables, and linens are provided, along with set-up and clean-up of the event space. China, glassware, flatware, rental items, lighting, and sound equipment are also available. The in-house catering team can prepare a variety of delicious options. They offer customized menus tailored to your type of event. The team can make everything from your tasty hors d'oeuvres for your cocktail hour to full dinner service for the reception. Guests can enjoy a cocktail, a glass of wine, or a chilled beer from the bar.

Woman-owned Business

70+ years in business

Speaks English

Large team (21+ members)

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5-Time 'Best of Weddings'

2025.2024.2023.+2 more.

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Earned by winning 'Best of Weddings' four or more times.

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Meet the team

Jillian Waller
Senior Sales Manager
Jillian Waller is the Senior Sales Manager at Mountain Lake Lodge, bringing more than seven years of experience in event planning and sales across a wide range of events. With a passion for creating meaningful experiences and a strong commitment to service, Jillian works with clients to bring their vision to life—whether they are planning a wedding, corporate retreat, social gathering, or special celebration. In her role, Jillian serves as the primary point of contact for all event inquiries and contracting, guiding clients through the initial booking process and ensuring a smooth transition to the catering and events team. She works closely with internal partners to support the planning and execution of each event, providing clear communication, strategic oversight, and a seamless experience from first inquiry through event day.
Lyndsi Hale
Director of Sales
Lyndsi Hale has worked with Mountain Lake Lodge for over 15 years as the VP of Sales, planning and on-site facilitation of the Mountain Lake Lodge weddings. She holds an extensive background in sales, marketing and customer service and has over a decade of planning and coordinating experience. Lyndsi’s strong communication skills are geared to both internal leadership and providing outstanding customer service. She has flawless precision and attention to detail to ensure a wonderful experience and stress-free event.

4.9

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Mountain Lake Lodge is a stunning, versatile wedding destination with breathtaking grounds, onsite lodging, and plentiful activities. Reviewers praised the responsive, detail-oriented staff and flawless day-of execution, highlighting excellent communication, flexibility, and great food. Highly recommended.

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Kathy M

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Mountain Lake Lodge and their wonderful wedding planner, Jillian Waller brought our vision of our wedding weekend to life! From start to finish, she attended to every detail with ...

grace and precision. Jillian was the perfect combination of professionalism, responsiveness and warmth. Simply put, she was the best! The venue offered a romantic Veranda for our welcome dinner and the cocktail hour. The landscaped property accommodated all our guests in their voice of the historic Lodge (of Dirty Dancing fame), cottages and cabins. During the day, our athletic guests took advantage of all the venue had to offer-volleyball, pool, hot tub and hiking trails. So much fun day and night! Our dream of a mountain top ceremony miraculously happened-guests were amazed at the setting! Our daughter and wonderful son-in-law were married on the gorgeous mountain top to say, "I DO!" The wedding weekend was perfect! Any couple fortunate enough to work with Jillian and the Team will be in the very best hands!

Hannah D

Almost one year later and we are still dreaming about our Mountain Lake wedding! Despite unexpected weather, the whole team worked to make sure each event went off without a hitch....

The food and drinks were fantastic and the ambiance is simply unmatched. Our guests continue to comment on how much they enjoyed MLL and we can’t wait to go back to celebrate our anniversary!

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Courtney P

We're forever grateful to have held our wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge! Here are our reasons for a five-star review: 1) Budget - We assumed MLL was out of budget and just threw it...

on our "venue comparison spreadsheet" to show how much more it would be than the others we were considering. We quickly realized it was actually the best all-in value. 2) Onsite Lodging - Our most important criteria for a venue was that guests had the option to stay onsite. MLL offers a bunch of options with varying price points and amenities. Our guests all absolutely loved staying there, and many have talked about wanting to go back for a friends' weekend or family reunion. 2) Communication - The Wedding and F&B teams at MLL are responsive, respectful, and warm. We worked particularly closely with Jillian and Chelsea, both of whom are world class. 3) Flexibility - MLL can fit a lot of different wedding visions and vibes. We wanted a laid back, summery, daytime party wedding with barbecue, and it was perfect for that. We met another couple who were going the opposite direction with a nighttime, autumn wedding with cocktail attire, and they felt like it was perfect, too. As an added bonus, whenever we had an idea for a little something extra, the MLL team said "Sure!," whether it was ordering a special beer we wanted, adding an iced coffee bar for cocktail hour, or throwing a sunset after-party at the pool. 4) Delivery - Of course, none of this would matter without day-of execution. We were incredibly impressed with how Jillian and Chelsea ran the show, allowing us to focus on each other and our guests. In summary, if you're at all interested in getting married at Mountain Lake Lodge, visit! They'll take care of you from there.

Mina W

The team at Mountain Lake Lodge was fantastic from the very beginning. They regularly communicated with us in the months leading up to our wedding and were always available for que...

stions we had. The weekend of our wedding, Jillian and her team made sure everything ran smoothly. They kept everything so organized and never seemed the least bit stressed. They were so fun to be around and truly made us feel like family. We can't wait to go back to Mountain Lake for many anniversaries to come.

J C

Had our fall wedding there and we truly enjoyed it. The leaves and temp made it perfect weather for some great pics. Some people from our wedding stayed and were happy with the act...

ivities… we liked the fire pit and smores too. Wedding Team there is pretty solid and nice people to work with, they helped us with just about everything and my wife didn’t have to do much of anything for setup or cleanup.

s g

Our winter wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge was absolutely magical. The snowy grounds, twinkling lights, and cozy atmosphere made it feel like a dream. Jillian, the new wedding speci...

alist, and Lyndsi were fantastic to work with—they made everything seamless and stress-free. The Catering Team also went above and beyond to create an unforgettable meal that our guests are still talking about. Mary’s Barn was stunning, with a roaring fireplace and beautifully decorated tables. Getting ready in the bridal suite with the fire crackling was such a special memory, and having our guests stay on-site made everything so easy. If you’re looking for a breathtaking winter wedding venue with an amazing team to support you, Mountain Lake Lodge is the perfect choice.

Alison G

My daughter's vision was a Winter Wonderland/Christmas wedding. This December (2024), the weather and the staff at Mountain Lake made her dream come true. The snowy grounds, the C...

hristmas Village, Christmas lights, and the knowledgeable staff made it possible! The wedding coordinator was very helpful in the planning stages. She provided lists of local sources for flowers, music, hair and make-up for bride and bridesmaids and other items to make a wedding perfect. During the event the staff was friendly and helpful. The bridesmaids getting ready in the Bridal suite with the fire burning, the fine food the lodge prepared, and the winter weather outside was magical. The venue, Mary's Barn was beautifully decorated. There was room for the ceremony by the blazing fire, beautifully decorated tables for the delicious meal, a great dance floor and lots of Christmas lights. This made it a memorable event for all! Friends and family had a wonderful time, which I'm sure will not be forgotten. It was especially nice to be able to stay at the wedding venue and not have to travel to lodging. Mountain Lake Lodge is a wonderful place for a wedding in any season. I highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge for your wedding. Mother of the Bride

A B

The Best Wedding Team You Could Ask For! Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, especially when you work with several coordinators along the way, but the team at Mountain Lake Lod...

ge made the process so smooth and enjoyable. Lyndsi, in particular, was incredible! She stepped in whenever we needed her, ensured every transition was seamless, and even took over my wedding day when necessary to make sure everything went perfectly. I truly felt like Lyndsi and the rest of the team were my new best friends. They cared about every little detail and kept all the important things top of mind, so I could relax and enjoy my day. It’s rare to find a group that makes you feel so supported and confident in such a big moment. The entire experience—from the planning to the day-of coordination—was beyond what I could have hoped for. If you have the chance to work with this team, don’t hesitate. They’ll treat your wedding as if it were their own, and you won’t be let down. Mountain Lake Lodge will always hold such a special place in my heart!

Molly B

This was the Perfect Wedding Destination! I cannot say enough amazing things about my wedding experience at Mountain Lake Lodge! From the moment we toured the property, we knew it ...

was the perfect place for our spring celebration. The views were breathtaking, and the entire venue exuded charm and romance. The Sales Office was an absolute dream to work with! They made the planning process so seamless, taking care of every little detail to bring our vision to life. The staff was professional, accommodating, and genuinely excited to make our day special. Our guests were blown away by the lodging options—so cozy and unique, with a touch of rustic elegance. It was so convenient to have everyone stay on-site, and the variety of activities offered made the weekend unforgettable. From hiking trails to fun games on the lawn, there was something for everyone to enjoy. And the food...wow. The culinary team outdid themselves! From the hors d’oeuvres to the main course to the late-night snacks, everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We’re still hearing compliments from our guests about how incredible the dinner was. Finally, I just have to say how grateful I am to the entire Mountain Lake Lodge staff. Their hospitality, attention to detail, and care made the weekend so special. If you’re even thinking about hosting your wedding here, don’t hesitate—it’s everything I dreamed of and more. I’ll always cherish the memories we made at Mountain Lake Lodge!

S G

Awesome Venue and Great Customer Service. My Wedding was beautiful and the staff were so sweet throughout the planning process as well as assisting me throughout the weekend. I lov...

e this place!

Morgan M

We couldn't have asked for a more stunning and seamless experience than what we had at Mountain Lake Lodge. From the moment we visited, we knew it was the perfect place for our wed...

ding day. The venue is absolutely breathtaking, with a gorgeous landscape and a warm, homey feel that created the ideal backdrop for both our ceremony and reception. The attention to detail is extraordinary—every corner of the venue feels like it’s been thoughtfully crafted to make your event unforgettable. Whether it was the beautiful outdoor spaces with sweeping views or the charming indoor areas, Mountain Lake Lodge offered the perfect blend of natural beauty and comfort. We were blown away by how smoothly everything went, thanks to Lyndsi and the rest of the catering and events teams who went above and beyond to ensure our day was flawless. They were professional, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our wedding day as special as possible. We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue, and we’re so thankful to Mountain Lake Lodge for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a magical and unforgettable wedding experience!

Anna P

We had the most magical wedding at the Mountain Lake Lodge! Raechel and her team were absolutely wonderful. The place is beautiful and breathtaking. Thank you so much for making ou...

r day absolutely perfect!

David S

Amazing property with about 270 acres of majestic views and romantic locations with plenty of activities for everybody. The staff helped us plan and helped us create our itinerary...

, keep us within budget, and on schedule. It was the time of our lives.

Regina H

My husband and I recently celebrated our wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge, and we cannot express how thrilled we are with our choice. Instead of spending a few hours together and goi...

ng their separate ways, I wanted our families to have an opportunity to reconnect and make new fun memories. Even in the winter, the Lodge offered multiple activities. We went for a hike with our wedding party, my family took kids ice skating, and many people did their own self-guided Dirty Dancing tour. Our theme was "having the time of our lives," a play on Dirty Dancing, and Mountain Lade Lodge made that vision happen. I plan trade shows as part of my job, and they can be stressful, so I wanted to just press the easy button on my own wedding. Mountain Lake was closer to a one-stop shop and made the planning so much simpler! I could just call or email our coordinators, and they were quick to respond and make things happen. I had one person I could go to plan lodging, ceremony, and reception spaces, food and beverage, rehearsal dinner, day of coordination, a dance floor, getting ready space, wedding night accommodations, and entertainment options. Not only did they make my life easier, the value of their packages was comparable to or better than unbundling each of the components and saved me the headache of having to coordinate and purchase each element separately. What truly set Mountain Lake Lodge apart was its exceptional level of service and attention to detail. From the initial planning stages to the day of coordination, the team was professional, responsive, and dedicated to making our vision come to life. Our guests commented that the staff was friendly when they called to make reservations and how much they enjoyed the food. We were so happy with our decision and we truly had the time of our lives!

Maggie S

Exceeded my expectations! The venue is gorgeous but it’s the staff who help to make it so special. The food was displayed beautifully and tasted so fresh - even family kept saying ...

how amazing of a party it was. The coordination team really show you that they are hands on through the whole process, this really helped to ease my nerves and enjoy every thing. The Christmas lights outside made it the perfect holiday wedding weekend and my guest were left in awe!

Michelle S

Wow what an amazing team at Mountain Lake, they made my daughter's big day such a beautiful and stress free process if you can even imagine that. Everyone on their staff is helpful...

from the start we talked with Aleta their assistant and she connected us to Lyndsi who was more than helpful answering every question we had an anticipating our needs. Rachel was all over things on the wedding weekend, that lady made it so special. This place is just so special we had to make it back for the holiday season to celebrate with them when we weren't in wedding mode. Definitely recommend this venue, the staff and the food!

Julie R

Raechel was the "ultimate" co-ordinator. She communicated, she was present, she was pleasant, she called everyone by name, she wore whatever "hat" was necessary, and insured all p...

lans were executed smoothly.

Cheryl N

We had our daughters wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge October 21, 2023. From the second we signed our contract until the day of the wedding everything was perfect! The communication...

and professionalism was amazing. It was truly an incredible experience. Aside from the venue being so beautiful, everything else including the food and staff was equally incredible. I cannot put into words how amazing Rachel, whose title is Director of Catering was. She needs a different title because she was truly director of everything! We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding coordinator! She planned, decorated, directed and so much more! We would have been lost without her. Every meeting we had she listened to everything we said and remembered it at the next meeting. She is so good at what she does and now we consider her a friend. I never met a more attentive and caring person in her role. I cannot forget to mention her assistant, Aleta. Their attention detail was bar none. The waitstaff was amazing and while everyone was there doing so much they did it all unnoticed but kept things in order and kept everything on schedule and moving along. I must also mention the chef and his staff. How often do you go to a wedding and the food is ok. The food at Mountain Lake Lodge is stellar! Whether you are at the bar having a pizza or having a wedding for 120 the food is awesome!!! We are more than impressed! It was worth every penny. We couldn’t be happier with our first and only choice! The lodge made all our our daughters wedding dreams come true. It is a special place. We had all of our closest friends and family in one place for a weekend and that was truly magical. Every room and all the cabins were clean and beautifully done! It was a perfect weekend. If you are considering a wedding or any other event at this place I promise you will not be disappointed!!

Hattie F

I could not be more pleased with how every aspect of our wedding turned out to be, and the staff at Mountain Lake Lodge had everything to do with it! Every moment from our tour of ...

the venue, to the morning we left as a married couple was a breeze! When planning a wedding, everyone knows there can be a lot of stresses along the way, but Raechel Kiefer at Mountain Lake made it feel effortless for us. We owe her a tremendous thank you! She was incredibly kind, professional, accommodating of all of our wishes, and so fun to work with! She went out of her way to check in on us while we were there, treated us very well, and was super organized and prepared. I would also like to highlight some other staff that were very helpful-Lyndsi, who gave us our original tour, was very nice and helped answer our many questions, and indeed helped convince us (without pressure) that Mountain Lake was our perfect venue. Also, Aleta-who was by my side a lot of our wedding day and helped not just keep me calm, but also helped with all the ins and outs of our day-thank you! And finally, AJ who helped facilitate all the food and beverages of our weekend. Thank you for all the food deliveries and the awesome service! My now husband and most of his family are gluten free, and AJ and the other catering staff were able to accommodate all our food restrictions without struggle, plus it tasted amazing! Mountain Lake is a special place because it has so many different ceremony spots for every part of your weekend. It's the perfect place for a fall wedding because the views are amazing, everything can be in one place, your guests can have a great weekend getaway (they lodge all your guests on the mountain), and the food is amazing! There's restaurants/bar areas that your guests can enjoy during their stay, as well as hiking spots. I could go on and on about how special Mountain Lake Lodge is to us. My husband, Ryan and I are looking forward to visiting again in the future <3

Mollie F

Many thanks to Mountain Lake Lodge for hosting a beautiful wedding weekend for Hattie and Ryan! From day one the entire staff was welcoming, friendly and so accommodating. Raechel...

, our event coordinator, was always so attentive, helpful and detailed. She was there from the first day we met to the minute we packed up and left. AJ, our food coordinator, was always there making sure the guests were well fed, and the food was outstanding. The entire weekend was flawless! If you’re looking for a beautiful, friendly and accommodating venue, I highly recommend Mountain Lake Lodge! Thank you all so much for a beautiful and fun wedding weekend!

Melanie P

Excellent venue with everything down to the tiniest details planned. Super helpful staff and delicious food! Highly recommend for weddings and special events.

Desi Y

I am so glad we booked with Mountain Lake Lodge for our wedding!! Every staff member went above and beyond to make this day run so smoothly! Everyone was so helpful and so professi...

onal. So many of my guests after the wedding even complimented me about how amazing the venue and staff was. I highly recommend this venue to anyone planning a wedding!! The day was magical and the venue is beautiful.

Jill M

Our Wedding was rescheduled due to spiking covid in 2021 and the venue was wonderful about working with our concerns as an older couple. We enjoyed a small intimate ceremony at the...

garden setting by the gazebo. We dined within the hotel restaurant and the staff were both friendly and accommodating with you requests. The food was fantastic and we enjoyed the fireplace in the Main Lobby. Thank you for making our day just the way we wanted - sweet and simple!

Lauren U

You guys rock! As a planner of sorts myself, I knew what I wanted and these ladies were amazing about providing me with all the vendors to assist with my wedding look. I loved the ...

rustic and comfortable surroundings for my guests to enjoy so I didn’t have to plan every minute of their time here and it was awesome because some of them went zip lining and others just relaxed at the bar. The staff was so friendly we felt like family, even joking with my grandpa who is a hard one to charm! It was really the perfect setting for my special day and now I can’t stop thinking about when we’ll be back.

Cinthia B

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! Wow, where to even start…this place is such a special treasure and gorgeous for pictures! The staff were amazing, they gave us a list of great wedd...

ing vendors in the area and the entire wedding was everything we wanted it to be. Can’t wait to come back and eat more of the tasty food!

Sarah M

Thank you so much for making our wedding so perfect. You and your team did an amazing job and we are so grateful. Words cannot express how grateful we truly are. This process was s...

o painless. Please let Lindsay and the whole team know we said thank you. The whole team who cooked and serve at the wedding. Thank you so much. Housekeeping thank you. Front desk staff you were so friendly and I appreciate you. Thank you. Love always!

Matthew J

We looked at a lot of different venues and it was a struggle to find something that worked for all of my family and friends traveling until I found this place! It was just a bonus ...

that Dirty Dancing was filmed here - how cool!!! The staff were very helpful, I know my family called in with a lot of questions and they were always so nice to follow up and be sure everyone was taken care of. It was so fun planning with Lyndsi and her team, they are awesome at what they do and you can really tell everyone at Mountain Lake really cares about what they do. The food was amazing and they even setup a tasting for us to test it out before our big day, my partner really liked this part. The wedding day was chilly than expected but the staff were great about providing alternatives and accommodating my crazy friend’s requests for blankets and such. This place really felt like home and I can’t wait to visit again hopefully when it’s warmer :)

Lauren M

Thank you so much for all that you and your staff did for us in planning and hosting our wedding. The accommodations were all very comfortable. Despite some rainy weather, the lodg...

e was the perfect place to have our Wedding and all of our guests were complimentary of the fresh mountain acre and ambience. We were so appreciative of your patience and willingness to help throughout the wedding planning and on the wedding day. Please pass along our sincere thanks and gratitude to all of the staff, they were kind and helpful throughout the weekend. Please pass along our similar thanks to the restaurant chef & Staff. Our Guests still mention how delicious they found the wedding dinner and of their meals in the restaurant. Everyone we encountered at Mountain Lake was quick to offer assistance ad we cannot speak highly enough of our experience. We look forward to many anniversary celebrations at Mountain Lake.

Andrea S

Our small and intimate wedding was everything we wanted it to be! The food tasted great and our family really enjoyed the cabins. Thank you to the Mountain Lake Team your staff di...

d a fantastic job and we can’t wait to come back!

Barrett M

My wife and I worked with Raechel and Aleta to plan and coordinate our wedding. They were awesome. Since the first contact we were blown away by how they went out of their way to p...

rovide us the easiest, most seamless experience possible. They were fantastic in the planning, and on the day of they did such a fantastic job of making sure everyone, including us, were where they needed to be! We were so appreciative of their helpfulness, communication, and hospitality that we would recommend getting married at Mtn Lake Lodge to anyone!

Paige M

We had the most perfect wedding weekend at Mountain Lake Lodge! Raechel and Aleta were so helpful throughout the whole process and handled everything the day of the wedding so we c...

ould just enjoy our day! The overlook was beautiful and Mary’s Barn was perfect for our reception. We would 100% recommend getting married at Mountain Lake to anyone! It was a perfect day :)

Stephanie R

When looking for a venue for our wedding in 2021, my husband and I instantly knew we had to have it at Mountain Lake! Yes, the Venue is absolutely beautiful and offered tons of opt...

ions for us, but what sold us on picking Mountain Lake was Lyndsi 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.

Kara P

We used Mountain Lake Lodge as our ceremony location, wedding night dinner location, and a room block for our guests for our small wedding. Everything was wonderful and we loved ev...

ery minute of it, as did our guests. The location is beautiful, 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.

Shannon H

When our wedding coordinator suggested Mountain Lake Lodge for my daughter's destination wedding, I was intrigued. Although I love the movie that was filmed here, I was even more ...

excited about the history and the beauty surrounding Mountain Lake 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.

A C

The grounds are gorgeous and the food tasted soooooo amazing!!! There are so many stressful things that came up as I was planning from helping guests with travel arrangements and d...

eciding on decor, our wedding planners were always happy to come 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!

Haleigh E

If you want to have the time of your life… have your wedding at Mountain Lake Lodge!! Every last detail of my wedding weekend was a dream thanks to Mountain Lake and the incredible...

folks running the show. I am beyond grateful that I could spend the best day of my life at Mountain Lake.

Hannah V

We had the most amazing wedding day at Mountain Lake Lodge! Lyndsi was so helpful with all the planning, even with Covid-19 being a factor! Everything was perfect!

Shelley S

As mother of the groom, I couldn't have been more delighted with the rehearsal dinner and reception that we hosted/attended. The setting was spectacular. So much charm and natural ...

beauty. I was concerned about our ability to make all the plans 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.

CJ M

Amazing Views, Tasty Food and Awesome Staff! We fell in love with the hiking trails and whole wedding venue vibe and the sweet southern staff - they definitely make you feel like f...

amily. The Lodge is pretty secluded which helped give us the privacy 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!

Jenny B

I wish I could give this place and the staff TEN STARS - they really did outdid themselves and treated us like royalty! From the moment we started out planning to the moment we s...

aid I do and even our sparkler exit they were there to answer any 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!

Kate S

I wish that I could recommend this venue as the location is lovely, but unfortunately I cannot do so. We did not book our wedding here, but we used it for our wedding room block an...

d our rehearsal dinner. Both turned out to be a series of mess ups 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!

Parissa B

Mountain Lake Lodge was great to work with and is such a beautiful and unique place. Everyone is so nice and easy to work with. They go above and beyond to make sure you're taken c...

are of and your day is as special as it can be. Our wedding was 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!

Macie P

Everything went great from start to finish. The staff was great and made our wedding day perfect. We would absolutely recommend Mountain Lake Lodge , it’s truly a special place.

Haley B

This was the perfect spot for my dream wedding everyone was so friendly and accommodating to our needs. The food was amazing, the service from the hotel staff, Lyndsi and Scott was...

nothing but the best!! COVID was a concern of course but they listened 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!

Kate M

Mountain Lake Lodge provided a beautiful, historic, elegant, and most memorable location for our scaled back intimate wedding weekend. Set in the breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountains...

, the views were spectacular and the autumn colors were just a bonus. 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.

Sheila c

I Spoke with Lindsi in ref to a surprise Luncheon after the Wedding for the newlyweds. She was extremely professional. She worked it out that we were able to use the Dining area ...

with the amount of people at no extra charge because Normally we 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!

Stephanie D

Just when we thought we had our dream wedding planned at Mountain Lake Lodge, enter pandemic of 2020! No worries...We came up with some creative ideas and called Lyndsi to discuss ...

them. To our surprise, rather than laughing at u, she was 100% 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!

Mackenzie L

This is honestly the best place ever to get married. I had a wedding with 180 people and it felt so close and intimate. The staff is extraordinary they went above and beyond to mak...

e sure we were having the best experience. I loved how my whole 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!

Holly M

A perfect place for our rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony, and reception. They were a pleasure to work with and helped ease a lot of the stress of weddings. We had a unique situat...

ion where the groom ended up having emergency surgery the night 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.

Response from Mountain Lake Lodge

Thank you for the kind words Holly! We loved working with you and being such a special par...

t of your wedding experience! Please come back and visit us!

Jen M

This was the perfect setting for my wedding. Everyone was so easy to work with. They made every request I had become a reality. I would highly recommend this spot!

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