Oak Lodge

ith us for the weekend. The food is outstanding. We've received oodles of compliments about how special and different the Wedding Village is. Log. Cabin. Chapel. Come on. There is a character limit on this review form, or I would rave about them until the end of my days. Beyond how fabulous the setting, food, accommodations and magical everything this venue has to offer, the staff are TOP NOTCH. Alyssa, our venue event coordinator, is a wizard. She has your back covered on every single detail. I love my husband so much, and we've both joked in the few days since that we should get divorced just so we can get married there again and do it all over. Pure perfection. We can't wait to return for anniversary visits.

She handled everything with ease and made it to where we could truly relax and enjoy our wedding weekend. The food for both rehearsal dinner and reception was PHENOMENAL!! Every single staff member we interacted with was incredible. Thank you Oak Lodge for making our wedding weekend a weekend we will never forget.

e two years we planned our wedding. She always answered every question, entertained every idea I had, and made sure our guests had a phenomenal time all weekend. Everything ran so smoothly that guests kept asking me “why are you so chill,” and I knew it was because Alyssa had everything under control. Even down to taking behind the scenes videos of my husband and I while our photographer took couple portraits, she was thinking 10 steps ahead of my brain. Not only is the venue absolutely BEAUTIFUL, but the staff and food alone are reasons to check out Oak Lodge. Anything Chef Auggie makes is to die for. He even made a point to stop at our sweetheart table the day of the wedding to make sure everything was to our liking. EVERY. DETAIL. the staff nailed. We can’t wait to visit again, we have found a home away from home getaway in Oak Lodge.

above and beyond to make sure that you and your guests are happy. You are provided with a wedding coordinator for the day and everything is taken care of. You give them decorations, center pieces etc and tell them what you want and poof, it is done! I can’t say enough about how wonderful Alyssa, Matt, the chefs and waitstaff were and how they made the entire day run smoothly. Matt even comped the officiant’s rental cabin as he was an older gentleman and it was more convenient for him him to stay onsite. I was going to pay and Matt said, “I got it “. The food is also superb!

the scenery, it was all perfect. Matt, the manager, worked with us on the timeline of the wedding and helped us over and over again the day of. He also drove us to the properties most photogenic locations for our photos and we couldn’t have been happier. The food was amazing during the wedding and at the complimentary breakfasts as well! We were nervous about the food because we opted not to do a tasting, and were so glad we trusted the other reviews we read. We received compliments from everyone multiple times about the food and the venue overall. We highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stunning wedding venue, awesome service and delicious food.

ring season I could only have my wedding on a Wednesday unless I had 75 people or had the wedding from January to March. I even tried to negotiate paying the higher price to get this on a weekend and I was told no. While I can see why this is so from a business standpoint, I don't think he was very accomodating and really did not feel that he wanted my patronage. I will take my money to a vendor that will appreciate it.

t us up to date with local guide lines, to make sure everything would be ok. We wanted a winter wonderland wedding and we got it. At noon the skies opened up and it started snowing and didn't stop snowing. Matt came in on his day off to clear the roads and didn't stop until everyone left the property. Alyssa did a great job day of setting up the decorations and running the wedding. Alyssa had the wedding down to the minute and when the snow was coming down so hard that the golf cart couldn't keep up she took us around in her personal vehicle for pictures and to get to and from the main lodge and reception hall. My wife thought the day would be more stressful but with Alyssa there taking care of every detail, my wife could just relax and enjoy the day. Chef Anthony's food was absolutely delicious. Everything came out perfectly and was a hit among even the pickiest of eaters. Every building was clean and the rooms were very comfortable. As the Groom I had plenty of time to get ready, so I took my time eating breakfast, went for a swim in the heated pool and took a dip in the hot tub. The master suite in the main lodge was amazing and comfortable. The room was big enough for seven guys to get ready in and not be on top of each other. The same went for my bride who had 10 ladies with her getting ready in the eagles nest. Plenty of room for everyone to get ready without being on top of each other. Would highly recommend using this venue for your wedding, or even for a weekend get a away. We look forward to going back.

hly and Matt kept things rolling! The property is to die for and our guests raved about their private cabins, the chapel, and reception hall. Our wedding was a dream! I can’t thank you enough Matt, but thank you for all you did!

e best. They listened to everything we wanted and truly made our dream a reality. We went thru change after change because of Covid but Matt made sure we were well informed and seriously you never would have known there was a pandemic during our weekend. We lucked out with the most perfect weather on Saturday and they created an atmosphere for us and our guests that was perfection. We danced outside under the stars on a crystal clear night. My guests were seriously in awe of everything. The food was prepared all weekend by their insanely talented staff and they went ABOVE and beyond. I haven’t heard one negative thing in regards to the food. It was amazing! Chef Anthony made a special dinner for my husband and I and also came out during dinner with a special beer for us to toast to. Such a great touch I’ll never forget. If you’re looking for a venue, seriously look no further. They have a massive lodge that has 4 suites and a gorgeous kitchen, living room, and outside area. With that they also have 17 GORGEOUS modern cabins. Each cabin has its own fireplace, soaking tub, king size bed, and 2 of them are even dog friendly! I could seriously go on and on about how perfect Oak Lodge is but you’d be reading for days. Just go. Even if your venue is already booked, go for a getaway over the weekend. Trust me you won’t be disappointed!

on the property for the entire weekend. So we had a non-stop celebration from Friday afternoon until Sunday morning. Our families and friends are still talking about the beautiful venue and delicious food. The entire weekend was completely stress free as Matt and his awesome staff had every detail handled to perfection. We can't thank them enough for giving our daughter and her new husband the fairy tale wedding they had been dreaming of.

nstantly that we HAD to get married there. The grounds are breathtaking and fit our personalities perfectly. We loved having everything in one place. We hosted our rehearsal dinner on the grounds and our family and bridal party had the opportunity to stay on the property. It was an entire weekend dedicated to our wedding. Matt and his team made our wedding weekend an absolute dream! He made everything so easy when it came coordinating our big day. His relaxed yet organized personality made the planning process relatively stress free. He coordinated with all of our vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. His team set-up our decor and plated the best cookie table I have ever seen. They kept us on track through our entire wedding day. We couldn't have enjoyed our day as much as we did without them! Chef Anthony has a gift with food. He arranged our BBQ rehearsal dinner, breakfast for overnight guests, an amazing cocktail hour, and a dinner that our guests still talk about about 4 months later. We have family with dietary restrictions and he was able to make some slight changes to accommodate everyone. He also welcomed our homemade family traditions to help make our wedding day feel personal. We would highly recommend Oak Lodge to host a wedding. We are still getting compliments on how beautiful and unique our wedding was. Our family and friends are already planning holidays and long weekends back to Oak Lodge to enjoy this beautiful property again.

autiful day filled with peace and happiness. The venue is absolutely spectacular and one that will be remembered by even the most well-traveled of guests. There is no need to look further. If you are looking for the perfect mix of rustic charm and modern amenities, you have found it.

and the Lodge - it was great to have everyone together at one place. All of our guests raved about the venue. Matt and the team at Oak Lodge had the grounds looking flawless. If you are looking for a weekend destination, look no further. Matt is wonderful to work with - he took care of everything all weekend. Thank you Oak Lodge, you have made our wedding dreams become a reality.

includes when our original caterer filed for bankruptcy, taking with them the down payment we had made when they dropped off the map. Matt was right there with suggestions as to who we should calling really worked with us in that stressful moment. When the wedding weekend did come, it snowed just how we wanted it to, big fluffy flakes that hugged the branches and blanketed the beautiful buildings on the property. Our family was able to stay together in the lodge, and there is a garage room with tricycles and toys that kept the young kids 100% occupied. The day of the wedding was seriously like a dream! The chapel was gorgeous, the cocktail hour went great from what I heard, I was getting my photo's done, and the reception was just flat out perfect with yummy food, a warm atmosphere, and my guests were enjoying hearing Matt tell about the lodges maple syrup production! We gave their maple syrup as our favors, which was just a great way to remind our guests of the wonderful place we got hitched. The small guest cap worked for our wedding, the location was out of the way, which is what we desired, the details here are incredible and make the place, and Matt is the most helpful person you would ask for when planning a wedding. My now sister-in-law has three girls and said, "I already want to have each of my daughters weddings there!" Seriously, the compliments just keep flowing in, and we couldn't be happier!

est family and friends. The facilities and landscaping is breathtaking and makes for gorgeous photos and memories. Matt is amazing at making the whole event stress free and does so much to make the whole weekend flow smoothly. There are also preferred vendors who love to work there and were very nice to work with when we were planning our special day. So many people has compliments on our wedding and it was all because of Oak Lodge!

beautiful and my guest fell in love with the venue as much as we did. We stayed Friday-Sunday, and had everything at the venue space which made it easy and seamless throughout the weekend. I would highly recommend Oak Lodge, pa to anyone!

e less stressful and more family oriented as our close family and bridal party were right there the whole weekend. It was also great having the rehearsal dinner in the main lodge Friday night. I have no complaints about the actual property, however I did have an issue that I wish I would have known about beforehand. It might have made me think twice about spending all of that money on Oak Lodge. The property manager Matt is really difficult to work with leading up to the wedding date. He is the only point of contact and is impossible to get a hold of. He says the best way to reach him is via text, but never responds and then you end up texting, emailing and calling about a simple question. He has an assistant, but she is only there for the actual wedding date. He is also really unorganized during the planning process. He will give you certain information one moment and then it will be different the next time you talk to him. And it will be over something kind of big, such as he was trying to charge $200 more a night for the farmhouse than what he quoted me with and what the website still listed. He also told me that I could do a sparkler send off and than after I put in a lot of research into it and was about to purchase everything, he said they discontinued people from doing that. If I hadn't of double checked than I would have been out that money. He was also horrible with the payment plan. He delayed charging my card the second and third payments until the week of the wedding. Even after I asked him to charge it months before when it was supposed to be charged, he said that he "hadn't gotten around to it." Which caused a huge issue because he didn't tell me he was going to charge it, so my credit card was frozen the week of the wedding. That was the last thing that I wanted to deal with that week. He also said that he needed the check for the farmhouse mailed the week of the wedding and that we needed to send it ASAP so that it could post by Friday. We hurried and mailed it and then he didn't cash it until two weeks after our wedding. We had forgotten about it and luckily had that money still in our account or it would have bounced. Don't get me wrong, he is a great person and great the actual weekend of the wedding. He is super helpful with setting up and making sure everything goes smoothly. You can just tell that he takes on so many weddings that he needs more help. About a month before the wedding you go through all of the details from A to Z, which is hugely helpful but most of the planning happens before a month out, so sometimes you have those important questions that you have to decide on without his help and than hope for the best. Overall, I'm really happy with the result of the wedding. We had a great time and everyone loved the property.

All my guests raved about the beautiful and unique venue.

team at Oak Lodge made this possible. We arrived Friday and from that moment on everything was taken care of and fell into place perfectly. From calling vendors ahead of time to ensure everything would flow according to plan, to setting up the reception, ordering more beer towards the end of the night so we did not run out, cleaning up after the reception, placing cards in the closet of our suite, having umbrellas in case of rain and knowing EXACTLY were to go to obtain the PERFECT picutres, Matt had it ALL covered! All of our guests were so impressed and relaxed, that some who stayed the weekend, including me at one point, forgot this was our wedding weekend! There was ZERO stress upon arrival and it exceeded our greatest expectations! I wouldn't change a thing and would highly recommend Oak Lodge to everyone!!

adamant that we needed to start looking for a venue. With my husband being from PA and me from MD, I thought having the wedding between our two homes would not only be convenient for guests, but afford us the ability to extend the wedding into a long weekend for our bridal party and family. As fate would have it, Oak Lodge was the FIRST venue that we looked at and within moments of hitting play on the video on their homepage...I was in tears. Could there be a more incredibly magical venue!? The chapel!? The grounds!? The lodge!? I was smitten...that is until I emailed the link to my future hubby and was immediately (lovingly) shot down due to proximity alone...he figured we'd have the wedding in Maryland. Fast forward several months, after hours upon hours of looking at (and visiting) dozens of venues throughout Maryland and feeling absolutely no connection to them (let alone being brought to tears) we made an unannounced visit (sorry Matt!) to Oak Lodge on our way home from a weekend trip to PA...and well, we were both totally blown away. We'd never been to a wedding, let alone ever seen a wedding venue even close to Oak Lodge. Before I knew it, I was taking a selfie in front of the chapel with my fingers crossed new engagement ring sparkling! There was no going back, this WAS the setting for the best day of our lives...and it truly was. Side note, the only remaining date available for the summer of 2015, was two weeks after my hubby's brothers wedding --- and we took it (sorry family) - that's how much we couldn't pass it up! When I say that we had the perfect wedding, there is no exaggeration. From the beginning of the planing process to pulling away on Sunday after the Big Day, everything was more than I could have ever hoped for. It was not only the most incredible day of our lives, but that of many of our guests too. We often hear stories from our guests that when someone they know is newly engaged, they have a difficult time not bringing up our wedding to them and how hard it will be to find a venue anything like Oak Lodge. Sad, but true. We wanted to create a once in a lifetime event not only for ourselves, but for the most important people in our lives and I truly believe that we were able to do that and that Oak Lodge made that possible. Falling in love with the venue truly made the rest of my wedding vision just fall into place. We love hiking, exploring, and being outdoors and feeling like you have an entire mountain to yourself to celebrate your love with the man of your dreams in a well manicured fantasy village in a beautiful dress, well, need I say more!? Matt and the staff were the easiest and most pleasant people to work with ever and even stepped in to assist when I had issues with other event day vendors. They helped me pull off an amazing surprise for my husband, set everything up flawlessly that I had created, and never let on that any of it was going above and beyond. Stress is s natural part of a wedding (to most), but if they know what stress is at Oak Lodge...they'll surely never let you know it! If you're on the fence at all, just schedule a visit, if you're not captivated by the surroundings and magic of Oak Lodge, it's not for you - leave the date for another girl who wants the wedding of her dreams.

w much they enjoyed our wedding! The Oak Lodge is the most incredible wedding venue, and worth every penny spent. The setting and atmosphere alone is something that cannot be matched. From the minute we pulled onto the property it was like we were living a fairytale wedding, one we never thought we would be lucky enough to have. The staff at the Oak Lodge go above and beyond to make everything perfect. We had multiple guests tell me they have never been to a wedding that felt this organized and well thought out. Planning the wedding from Ohio, while working full time and going to graduate school, I can assure you all praise goes to the wedding planner, Matt Hegan. The weather did not turn out as we had hoped, but it didn't affect the weekend in the least bit. The staff had heaters set up outside, wood burning fires in the fireplaces, and hot coffee and apple cider to welcome guests as they arrived for the ceremony. It was the perfect cozy, crisp, fall day. My husband and I were able to enjoy our wedding, every minute of it, falling in love with each other all over again, like it was the first time we met seven years ago. The Oak Lodge is more than a venue, it is truly an experience that you and your guests will cherish for years to come. We are forever thankful for the memories!

reception, and a place to stay at night) was perfect to have our family gathered in one place to celebrate our new lives together. It was close enough for our relatives from Pittsburgh to just be able to drive in the day of our wedding and yet far enough away and secluded to feel like a destination wedding. Matt Hegan made everything run flawlessly and much less stressful on a "perfectionistic bride" like myself. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience and location to cherish these memories for a lifetime!

he day special. I recommend Oak Lodge to anybody looking for a picturesque wedding adventure in the mountains of Pennsylvania.

ck drop for every picture and memory. I will never forget getting to dance outside under the stars with my husband! Matt made me feel like I had hired a personal wedding planner. Everyone was so kind. My friends talk all the time about how they want to go back to oak lodge just to spend the weekend again. It was truly a perfect venue for me and my husband.

only is the location and all of its features absolutely stunning, but all of the provided accommodations provided for a stress free and enjoyable time for EVERYONE. Matt and his team are awesome, can't say enough about the entire experience. Don't hesitate to book, just do it!

before the wedding. There was a HUGE storm just days before our wedding and they had managed to have everything cleaned up and beautiful again before we got there. The grounds are breathtaking and the lodging is clean and comfortable. All of our immediate family and the entire wedding party were able to stay the weekend with us making our day that much more enjoyable. The price for an entire weekend was considerably less than several hours at other venues we looked at. Matt was so helpful and nice. Even though he sees many brides throughout the year he made me feel special and my wedding like it was top priority. I could keep going on and on about this venue. His list of vendors was a huge help and all of them were just as helpful. Neither my husband or I have one negative thing to say. We are talking about renting the lodge for a winter weekend in the future. We would HIGHLY recommend Oak Lodge for a wedding venue.

was great having everything at one location, and the venue looks so beautiful at night. We wouldn't change one thing! I can't say enough good things about Oak Lodge. Thank you!

t exactly that and so much more! We rented the whole property for the entire weekend, nestled in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. Oak Lodge enabled us to have the rehearsal dinner on-site the night before as well as lodging for our wedding party and close family, let alone all the wedding festivities all on-site the next day. Matt and his team are fantastic and have a great system in place that also allows for a lot of personalization. He put us completely at ease from the start and worked with us to help provide every little detail we asked for. From top to bottom, Oak Lodge was everything we dreamed of and made our wedding the perfect ongoing celebration with family and friends. We've already made plans to go back next year and stay in the little farmhouse that's also on the property, right across from a little pond! I could go on and on but you should just book this place before they're all filled up! You will be delighted!

the staff had everything perfectly coordinated down to the minute. We couldn't have asked for a better day or weekend for that matter. Deciding on Oak Lodge for our wedding is something we will never doubt and will always cherish.

he service made our wedding day memorable for all.

ore and after the big event. Top notch from start to finish for the entire weekend. It was beyond our expectations.

ak Lodge. (We first saw the venue in March 2012 for our wedding in June 2014.) We wanted an all-inclusive venue for the ceremony and reception, and it was even better that all of the bridal party was able to have lodging on site as well. It made everything hassle free for the whole weekend and eliminated almost all transportation costs. Matt and staff gave us all of the assistance that we wanted, were always ready with helpful suggestions, and also let us do things in our own way. We wanted to give our guests an experience at a beautiful location that they would remember as more than just another wedding, and we got exactly that. The facilities were gorgeous and well maintained. There was plenty of space for everyone to be more than comfortable (15 staying at the lodge and 125 at the ceremony/reception). We have received only the highest compliments from all that attended. They loved the atmosphere, the ability to utilize indoors and outdoors, and continuing to find new things to explore all evening long. We only had 2 parties who had difficulty finding the venue, which isn't bad for any wedding in my opinion. Despite some bridal party mishaps that could have dampened the festivities, Matt and staff were all was very reassuring and ready to help reduce our stress at any and every opportunity. I (the bride) didn't have to think about vendors at all on the day of the wedding, and the Oak Lodge's coordination of everyone was second to none. Photo opportunities were endless, even for a bride and groom who hate taking pictures. We couldn't have asked for a better weekend, a better experience, or a better wedding. Both of our families want to return to The Oak Lodge for family reunions soon in the future.

My day went flawless and for all good reasons, a day I will never forget!

e. They are really easy to work with, and were very prompt on the e-mails back and forth. This was important for me because planning a wedding from Washington D.C. is hard! Everything went flawless the day before, and especially the day of! Everything was exactly how i imagined! Matt was easy to work with, and especially because i'm such a micro-manager of everything!(Hard to deal with). I wish i could redo the whole weekend because it went so fast, but everyone that attended raved on how it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever attended! I loved it! Thanks so much!

Lodge was large enough to house our entire wedding party (14 people). We rented the space for four days, and took advantage of all the amenities, including the pool house, hot tub, and hiking trails. We also used all the grounds, including the deck for rehearsal dinner, Lake Phyllis for a welcome bbq and lawn games, the chapel for the reception, the tavern for cocktail hour, and the outside dance floor behind the chapel for late night dancing under the stars. Matt (the wedding coordinator) was so professional and helpful throughout the whole process, moths leading up to the ceremony and days after the wedding. Matt was very friendly and extremely accommodating. All of the guests were so impressed by the execution of all the activities and the beauty of the estate. I would highly recommend the Oak Lodge to anyone and everyone if you're looking for the perfect, secluded, and rustic wedding location with all the bells and whistles at an affordable price.

so blessed to have 7 grandparents who stayed in the main lodge. So many memories were made from card games to our Sunday Father's Day brunch. A BIG thank you to Matt and the Oak Lodge staff who go above and beyond to make the "big day" stress free... just like you promised Matt PS: We keep getting comments from our guests saying "This was the BEST wedding I've ever been to!." ....Pretty awesome

dance floor you are surrounded in beauty. We used several of their preferred vendors and all provided stellar service. On top of everything, Matt, the coordinator, is truly wonderful. He is easy to communicate with, cheerful, fun and most importantly, extremely competent.

say enough about how simple and easy it was working with Matt & the rest of the Oak Lodge staff. He took care of absolutely everything for us. It was so much nicer being able to sleep and stay on the property where the rehearsal, ceremony and reception were held. I even received thank you letters FROM GUESTS for having my wedding at Oak Lodge. What a special place!

and helpful in the planning process from the first meeting to the final wedding. Matt's attention to detail takes so much pressure off of the planning, and the recommended vendors were all wonderful to work with. Our wedding in September at The Oak Lodge was amazing with the fall back drop!

n a blink of an eye and the bride is so sad at the end of the night because 'that was it'. I never had to feel that way because it was a weekend of magic. This venue allows you to host your guests in a way they will never forget, the lodge is so accommodating and fun they were never bored for one second between the pool, hot tub, outdoor activities, etc. As for how you will feel, Matt takes away every wedding worry because he literally has everything. I completely forgot to get a wedding card box and not only did he remember to ask me about it, he let me use the one that he and his wife used (which was beautiful). The location also photographs very well and requires very minimal decorations. If you select this venue you will never be disappointed! My family and I are talking about going back for an off season weekend already!

mparable Village known as Jimberg. Matt was so helpful and amazing! He offered suggestions that I would have never even thought of, just to give our wedding that extra something!! "Best wedding ever" is all my husband and I heard, and are still hearing. Most people don't say that. They may say "nice" , or "you looked so happy", but never " Best Wedding Ever!" especially from almost every guest at the wedding, honest!! Some comments our friends and family said were: " this is like idlewild for adults!" and "you should renew your vows here every year!" Bob and I had no worries the entire weekend. It was laid back, and the staff was so amazing and on top of EVERYTHING!! The venue was even perfect for the surprise horse and carriage my husband arranged for me! If you are looking for something that people will remember. Something that has a little something for everyone. Something special. Something that even in your dreams you couldn't dream. Then Oak Lodge is the place for you!!!! Oak Lodge is a must visit!! The pictures on the site truly truly don't do it justice!! To Matt and everyone at Oak Lodge, thank you for giving me the most amazing weekend of my life! I am forever grateful!!

tt Hegan, the Business Manager were more than accomidating to my family and me. Matt worked with us to plan the wedding with our three sets of parents, and me. I live in Louisiana so it was hard to make trips to Pennsylvania, but Matt was more than willing to have conference calls with our parents and myself any time we needed to. Matt went out of his way to make sure that the day was personal, enjoyable, and everything I had ever had in mind. I am still hearing rave reviews about the Oak Lodge and the overall experience our guests had had that day. Our guests were completely enchanted and blown away by the views, the experience, and everything about Oak Lodge. It is unlike every other venue out there, and everything about Oak Lodge was above my expectations. The Oak Lodge is yours for the weekend, and you get to have that bonding experience and time with your closet family and friends before and after the wedding day. For me, that was so important since my husband and I live out of state. It was so nice to share that time with my family and friends, and actually get to enjoy the wedding weekend. The Laurel Highlands is so beautiful, and while there are many other venues within the area, there is nothing like Oak Lodge. Anywhere. Forthe value and overall experience, no other venue within the area will hold comparison to Oak Lodge. The staff at Oak Lodge made us and our guests feel as though this was our home for the weekend, and it truly was the most fun day of my life. It really is your private retreat away from the world. There is no shuffling from church to venue, or break between ceremony and reception. All of that is eliminated. Your guests get to relax and actually enjoy themselves, and get to escape the hustle and bustle. I cannot think of a better place to have had our wedding! Everything about the day was amazing! :)