- Type
- Banquet Hall / Event FacilityBarn / Farm / RanchEstate / House / Mansion / VillaField / Forest / OrchardLodge / Mountain / Ski Resort
- Style
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Casual
Country
Romantic
Rustic
Vintage
Venue Setting
The lodge is made of all southern yellow pine including exterior shakes and interior wall, floor and ceiling treatments. Local oak was used for the trim and exterior features such as railings and columns. It features 13 separate gables! A large, open sitting porch faces the lake. There are 8 bedrooms, a summer sleeping porch, 3 bathrooms, a large kitchen, pantry, walk in ice box, seasonal breezeway, dining room and parlor. Large screened wrap-around porches formerly adorned the exterior but were removed as a result of extensive termite damage.
Interior highlights include the inglenook fireplace surrounded by an expansive double staircase in the parlor. A window wall and door lead outside to the large lake fronting porch. Hatch doors allow passing firewood directly into storage boxes by the fireplace. The expansive dining room - which today can seat over 25 people for dinner - has its own fireplace and built-in oak china cabinets. The bisecting breezeway provides cool air in summer between the kitchen and the rest of the house. Off the kitchen is a large pantry with built in oak cabinets but missing are the original 3 stone wash sinks used by the servants and the big coal stove.
The Lodge is ideal for family reunions, corporate retreats, weddings, family celebrations, or a summer weekend get-away with family and friends.
Capacity
- Price range
- Does this include catering fees?
No
- Estimated price per head
from $110 to $145
- Additional charges
Lodging 2017-2018
Lodge Rooms -
$60-75 per night
$600 for all lodge rooms (sleeps 20)
Ice House Cottage -
$200 per night (sleeps up to 5)
2017 and 2018 Event Rentals (Non Weddings)
Historic Watres Lodge - $500
Lawn & Tent- $250
Carriage House and Barn - $400
2018 Wedding Package
Our Grand Wedding Package Includes*- Lake Front Ceremony Site with Wedding Arch
The Living and Dining Rooms and porches of the Historic Watres Lodge for Cocktail Hour and the western lawn for dinner service. The Carriage House/barn is available for dancing.
30’ by 60 ‘ Tent with White Top (includes Bistro Lights)
20 tables, 100 chairs for dinner, 40-50 chairs for ceremony
Staff to assist with planning and orchestrating your reception
One- Year membership for the couple
Pricing:
Friday Weddings: $4,000 - Saturday Weddings: $4,500 - Sunday Weddings: $3,500
Our Intimate Rustic Wedding Package Includes*- Lake Front Ceremony Site with Wedding Arch
The Living and Dining Rooms and porches of the Historic Watres Lodge for Cocktail Hour and/or dinner (dinner service for 40) and the Carriage House/barn for dinner (dinner service up to 75) and/or dancing.
10 tables, 80 chairs for dinner, 40-50 chairs for ceremony
Staff to assist with planning and orchestrating your reception
One- Year membership for the couple
Pricing:
Friday Weddings: $2,500 - Saturday Weddings: $3,000 - Sunday Weddings: $3,500
Optional Additions- Set up for onsite wedding ceremony $5 per person, $250 Minimum
Dance Floor (12’x16’) for Tent $425
Staging and Stairs from Lawn to Lodge $150
Farm Tables $125 per table
Heaters $300
- Lake Front Ceremony Site with Wedding Arch
- Insurance
Additional Insurance Is Not Required To Host An Event Here