Weddings, proposals and event venues at Skytop Lodge
Skytop Lodge offers multiple outdoor ceremony sites (Evergreen Garden, Formal Garden, South Porch, Streamside Lawn) and indoor options (Evergreen Ballroom, Hemlock Ballroom, Streamside Lodge) with capacities ranging from about 150 to 350 guests. The property provides on-site catering through its restaurants and a conference center team to manage logistics; specific ceremony site fees and some F&B minimums apply.
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Overview of wedding and event venues
Skytop Lodge has several purpose-built outdoor ceremony sites and multiple indoor ballrooms and meeting rooms within its Executive Conference Center and across the estate. Outdoor options include garden and lakeside lawns; indoor rooms range from large ballrooms to small boardrooms.
Capacities vary by setting: Evergreen Garden (up to 350), Formal Garden (up to 300), South Porch (about 250), Streamside Lawn (up to 150), and Evergreen Ballroom (up to 300). For receptions and corporate events the Hemlock Ballroom and smaller meeting rooms provide alternative layouts and breakout space.
- Evergreen Garden — outdoor ceremony, capacity 350 (photo 0)
- Formal Garden — outdoor ceremony, capacity 300
- South Porch — terrace-style venue, ~250 capacity
- Streamside Lawn — lakeside ceremony, capacity 150
- Evergreen Ballroom — indoor reception, seats up to 300 (Executive Conference Center)
| Venue | Type | Capacity / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Garden | Outdoor ceremony | Up to 350 |
| Formal Garden | Outdoor ceremony | Up to 300 |
| Streamside Lawn | Outdoor lakeside | Up to 150 |
Indoor ballrooms, meeting rooms and reception spaces
Skytop's Executive Conference Center includes the Evergreen Ballroom (4,128 sq ft), Hemlock Ballroom (2,600 sq ft), and smaller boardrooms such as the Tamarack Board Room (700 sq ft). These rooms are frequently used for receptions, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events.
Several Main Lodge rooms and the Streamside Lodge also serve as reception or private-dinner spaces. The Evergreen Ballroom connects to the Evergreen Gardens by French doors, which helps indoor/outdoor flow for receptions.
- Evergreen Ballroom — 4,128 sq ft; French doors to gardens; seats up to 300
- Hemlock Ballroom — 2,600 sq ft; divisible for flexible setups
- Tamarack Board Room — 700 sq ft for small executive meetings
| Room | Square Feet | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Ballroom | 4,128 sq ft | Large receptions, ballroom dances |
| Hemlock Ballroom | 2,600 sq ft | Medium receptions, breakout sessions |
| Tamarack Board Room | 700 sq ft | Small meetings, private dinners |
Ceremony site fees, catering minimums and logistics to know
Skytop publishes set ceremony site fees for certain outdoor locations and F&B minimums for large indoor receptions. For example, the Evergreen Garden carries a ceremony site fee and the Formal Garden carries a higher ceremony site fee; the Evergreen Ballroom has a published F&B minimum requirement.
Exact current fees, F&B minimums, and what those fees include can change, so you should contact Skytop's events team for a current quote, sample contracts, and to confirm which services (linens, chairs, AV, parking) are included or available as add-ons.
- Evergreen Garden — ceremony site fee listed (example in property materials)
- Formal Garden — larger ceremony site fee listed on property materials
- Evergreen Ballroom — carries a published food & beverage minimum
| Item | Published detail |
|---|---|
| Evergreen Garden ceremony fee | $2,000 (published) |
| Formal Garden ceremony fee | $3,500 (published) |
| Evergreen Ballroom F&B minimum | $35,000 (published minimum) |
Catering, restaurants and reception flow
Skytop handles on-site catering through its restaurant outlets and event team. For plated or buffet receptions the property typically coordinates food and beverage service through Windsor and Lakeview or provides event catering in the ballrooms.
Windsor and Lakeview require reservations for dinner service and maintain a resort-casual dress code; the Taproom and Library Lounge offer more casual bar and bistro options if you plan welcome events or rehearsal dinners on-site.
- Windsor — refined American restaurant; breakfast & dinner; reservations required
- Lakeview — contemporary Mediterranean/Italian cuisine with lake views; dinner service and reservations required
- The Taproom — brew-pub style for casual lunches/dinners and receptions
- Library Lounge, The Market and Corner Roast — useful for coffee hours, pastry stations, late-night snacks or casual welcome gatherings (Corner Roast opens early for coffee)
| Dining spot | Best for |
|---|---|
| Windsor | Formal plated dinners, rehearsal dinners |
| Lakeview | Lakeside dinners and scenic views |
| The Taproom | Casual welcome receptions and craft-beer events |
Guest rooms, room blocks and on-site accommodations
Skytop's guest-room types relevant to blocks include Cottage, Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King), and Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Premium King). The property also has suites and a mix of Main Lodge rooms and standalone cottages across the estate.
When holding a wedding it’s standard to request a room block; the events team can advise availability and rooming options. Confirm check-in (4:00 PM) and check-out (11:00 AM) policies with the group contact when you book a block.
- Room types to reference for blocks: Cottage; Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King); Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Premium King)
- Check-in time: 4:00 PM — Check-out time: 11:00 AM
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (guests under 21 may check in with someone 21+)
| Room name | Bed type (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Cottage | 1 King Bed |
| Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King) | 1 King Bed |
| Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Premium King) | 1 King Bed |
Planning timeline, on-site services and activities for guests
Skytop's events team coordinates logistics, and the estate provides many guest activities that can be built into wedding weekend programming: hiking trails, golf, boating, the Aquatic Center, the Adventure Center (ropes/zipline), spa services at The Nest, and seasonal winter sports.
For vendor access times, setup windows, parking, and AV needs you should request a planner packet and a sample contract. The Nest (spa) and the Aquatic Center have age policies and booking procedures that event planners should note when scheduling group treatments or pool access.
- On-site activities to plan around: hiking, golf, boating/kayaks, Aquatic Center, TreeTop Adventure/zipline, The Nest spa
- The Nest spa requires guests to be 18+ for treatments; pool and Aquatic Center hours are published and some areas (hydro spa/dry sauna) are restricted to ages 16+
- Contact the events team for AV, vendor load-in, and rehearsal-dinner scheduling
| Service | Important note |
|---|---|
| The Nest (spa) | Treatments require guests to be 18+; request therapist gender preference when booking |
| Aquatic Center | Indoor pool/splash pad open daily 9:00 AM–9:00 PM; hydro spa & dry sauna 16+ |
| Activities | Many activities are guest-only and require reservations through the Adventure or Outfitters programs |
