The perfect Adirondack Wedding Venue
If you are looking at the perfect Adirondack Wedding retreat you need look no further. At Forest Lake Camp, we strive to provide you with a truly unforgettable wedding celebration for you and your guests.
Acres and Acres
When you decide to celebrate your wedding with us, not only do you have the 823 acre property, 25 acre lake, 25 miles of private hiking and biking trails, the athletic fields and all camp buildings exclusively available to you and your guests, you also have the beauty and majesty of the Adirondack Park surrounding you.
Located an hour north of Albany and just a 10 minute drive from either the south or north exit on I-87 we are perfectly located for your guests to find but also hidden away at the end of a private road, giving you a secluded, private experience. Plus you have the opportunity to design how you will spend your time on the property.
We have so many options that you can choose from and it really comes down to a matter of personal choice. At the lake, around the campfire, at home plate or a short hike to Chapel lookout? The possibilities are endless and part of the fun in deciding where you will hold your ceremony occurs when you tour the property.
Our guests had a blast down at the lake using the rolling log, paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, and playing volleyball.
- Cassie (Bride)
With traditional camp cabins and various administrative buildings, we have the ability to house up to 200 guests. We provide a set of wedding linens that consists of a top and bottom sheet, 2 blankets, a pillowcase and pillow. You get to choose who sleeps where and decide what is right for your guests. Upon arrival, we will meet and greet your guests with a warm welcome and point them in the direction of their cabin.
Our stunning mess hall, which opened at the start of the 2016 season, is a welcome addition to the property. While it incorporates many rustic elements of our old mess hall, it also provides guests with a modern dining experience in a beautiful facility. A large central wall that can be raised or lowered to turn 2 large rooms into 1, easy access to and from the BBQ area, a covered deck space, and stone fireplaces are among the bespoke features included in the building. With a fully fitted kitchen and dish room, our chefs are ready to help create a range of traditional dishes for your event. As our chefs are contracted for a full season, we are able to provide competitive pricing and also work with you on your menu in advance.
Our stunning 800-acre property is the perfect setting for your scenic wedding or intimate elopement. Whether you’re envisioning a grand celebration or a quiet, romantic ceremony, our venue offers breathtaking views and versatile spaces that will make your special day unforgettable. We can accommodate up to 150 guests for your wedding, with overnight lodging available for up to 200 guests.
Venue Rental & Additional Services
To rent the entire 800-acre property for your wedding or elopement, there is a venue rental fee based on your guest count (up to 150 for the ceremony and 300 for the reception). A food services fee will also apply, which covers catering for your guests.
We offer several optional add-ons to customize your event further:
Sound System: High-quality audio equipment for ceremonies, speeches, and music.
Scenic Activities: Fun options like archery, climbing, and hatchet throwing, perfect for entertaining guests in the great outdoors.
Guest Contributions & Payment Options
For convenience, we offer the option for you to request that guests contribute toward their food and lodging costs. It’s common for couples to collect contributions at check-in, and we are happy to assist with this process. Alternatively, you can use popular websites to collect payments from your guests in advance.
Contact Us for Pricing Information
For detailed pricing, availability, and to discuss how we can help create the perfect day for you, please reach out to Corina at [email protected].
We anticipate that many couples and their guests would like to enjoy an adult beverage. Forest Lake Camp is an adult beverage friendly location. While we can negotiate the purchase and supply of alcohol on your behalf, we recommend a self serve bar and that you purchase the beverages you require as this is a more cost effective approach. Should you wish to engage the services of a bartender, we would be happy to recommend someone that we have worked closely with at previous weddings. At the Friday BBQ we will also make our special ‘beer canoe’ available, our unique way of providing your guests with a ‘cold one’. This has proved a popular addition to Forest Lake Camp weddings.
We have our own sound system that is available for you to hook up an ipod or laptop to. If you wish to hire a DJ or a band, we would be happy to provide you with several excellent recommendations. All we ask is that any amplified music should be finished at midnight but of course, you can stay up around your campfire until as late as you like.
a few last things
We want to make sure that you are fully covered for any eventualities that might occur and recommend visiting one of our partners sites below. Please note that we require $1 million general liability and liquor liability insurance and that you should name Forest Lake Camp and Forest Lake Properties as additionally insured.
We have partnered with some awesome local and regional businesses to help you narrow your search for those items you might need for your event.
YTK Photography-Kathrine Wright
(518) 703-4144
@ytkphotography
Jason Hupe
(518) 248-7217
https://www.jasonhupephotography.com/
@jasonhupephotography
Bird On A Wire
(518) 791-0323
www.birdonawirephotography.com
@birdonawire.com
Make Me Fab
(518) 583-2626
@makemefab
Gloss Beauty Lounge
(518) 746-7466
@gloss_beautylounge
Empire State Events
(518) 852-317
@empirestate.events
Music Man Entertainment: DJ
Office: (518) 842-4065
Cell: (518) 210-5940
@musicmanentertainment1
Silver Arrow Band
(720) 937-5185
@silverarrowband
Ten Most Wanted Band
(516) 669-2798
@tenmostwantedband
Andy Pratt: DJ
(518) 644-9762
@djandypratt
EE Floral Design
(518) 414-3024
White Lotus Floral Design
(518) 209-2810
http://www.whitelotusfloraldesign.com
Twin Dahlias
Floral Divine
(518) 307-6706
The Adirondack Kitchen Witch
www.theadirodackkitchenwich.com
(845) 518-6345
@theadirondackkitchenwitch
Cake By Alissa
(518) 727-7157
@cakebyalissa
Cooley’s Ice Cream Truck
www.cooleysicecream.com
(518) 470-9542
@cooleysicecream
Sweet Mimis
(518) 871-1780
@sweetmimicafe
All Occasions Chiavari Rentals
http://www.alloccasionschiavarirentals.net
(518) 791-2830
@all_occasions_chiavari_rentals
Total Events
(518) 383-8602
@totalevents
W&B Golf Carts
(518) 949-8222
@wbadks
Nepromo
(518) 793-1024
@ne_promo
Rose Gold Service: Bar & Mixology Service
@rosegoldservice
Lake George Wine Outlet
(518) 636-5940
Northway Brewing Co.
(518) 223-0372
@northwaybrewingco
Bandstand Brew Works
(518) 504-4119
@bandstandbrewworks
Anchor Beverage
(518) 796-6046
If you would like to talk to someone for help with those intricate particulars of your special occasion then why not contact someone who has first hand knowledge of getting married at Forest Lake Camp. Erin VanDeusen works with Wedding Planning Plus and we whole heartedly recommend her because she knows how we work and more importantly can help you realize your dream.
https://www.weddingplanningplus.com/
(518) 269 -243
@weddingplanningplus
Events to A T
(518) 796-3917
@eventstoa_t
Lace and Rose Events
(201) 562-9971
@laceandroseevents
Tommy Guns Pizzeria
(518) 696-6500
@tommygunspizzeria
Mission BBQ
(518)478-2077
Forest Lake Camp is available to book outside of our summer camp season. We offer dates from Memorial Day weekend up to and including the 3rd weekend in June. We are then available to rent from the 3rd weekend of August right through to mid-October each year. However, if you wanted to organize a winter wedding on a frozen lake in mid December, we’d help you find a way to make it possible. For more information about your Adirondack Wedding, please contact us directly.
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Forest Lake Camp
261 Forest Lake Road
Chestertown, NY 12817
[email protected]
Office: 518-623-4771
Fax: 518-557-8891
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