The Forest Chapel Venue
Forest Chapel at Tamarack Lodge and Resort offers a romantic lakeside forest wedding setting among tall pines at Twin Lakes, ideal for outdoor ceremonies with an indoor reception option for unforgettable celebrations.
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Outdoor Forest Chapel and several lakeside reception options for summer ceremonies.
Exchange vows amid Twin Lakes shoreline, forested scenery, and a historic lodge welcoming guests since 1924.
On-site wedding services help support the flow of your celebration from ceremony moments through reception details.
Choose Forest Chapel for summer ceremonies, then celebrate in Lakeside Meadow, Lakeside Yurt, or The Lakefront Restaurant.
Turn one day into a mountain gathering with hiking, biking, fishing, boating, and winter cross-country trails.
Small parties and private events can coordinate directly with restaurant leadership for dining room celebrations and details.
Guests can stay in private cabins or historic lodge rooms, with restaurant, bar, lounge, and trails nearby.
Forest Chapel at Tamarack Lodge and Resort offers a romantic lakeside forest wedding setting among tall pines at Twin Lakes, ideal for outdoor ceremonies with an indoor reception option for unforgettable celebrations.
Tamarack Lodge and Resort offers several distinctive settings for weddings, including the Forest Chapel, a ceremony site reached by an arched footbridge over Twin Lakes, as well as the Lakeside Yurt and Lakeside Meadow for receptions. Couples can also host their reception at the on-site Lakefront Restaurant for a refined, lake-view celebration.
Yes, the Forest Chapel is Tamarack Lodge and Resort's dedicated ceremony venue, set within the surrounding forest across a footbridge over Twin Lakes. It accommodates up to 80 seated guests or 150 guests standing and is available during the summer season.
Forest Chapel is a ceremony-only venue, so couples marrying there pair it with one of Tamarack Lodge and Resort's reception spaces, such as the Lakeside Yurt for intimate gatherings or the Lakeside Meadow, which can be tented for up to 100 guests.
Capacity varies by space at Tamarack Lodge and Resort: the Forest Chapel holds up to 80 seated or 150 standing guests, while the tented Lakeside Meadow accommodates up to 100 guests. Indoor event space includes a lobby area of about 600 square feet holding up to 75 guests reception-style and a dining area of about 400 square feet for smaller gatherings.
Yes, Tamarack Lodge and Resort has been welcoming guests on the shore of Twin Lakes since 1924, giving weddings here a genuinely historic lakeside setting within the surrounding forest.
Yes, Tamarack Lodge and Resort is a family-friendly property, and children are welcome as wedding guests. Because the grounds include balconies, patios, and lakeside terrain, families with young children are encouraged to contact the resort in advance to plan accordingly.
The primary guest checking in must be at least 18 years old and present photo ID and a credit card at check-in. Younger family members, including children, may still stay in the room as part of a wedding party.
Yes, the Lakefront Restaurant at Tamarack Lodge and Resort provides an elegant, lake-view setting for receptions, known for its French-California cuisine and AAA Three Diamond rating. The adjoining Tamarack Fireplace Lounge offers cocktails and a cozy gathering spot for guests before or after the reception.
Tamarack Lodge and Resort offers limited on-site parking, with a nightly resort fee that includes two parking spaces per reservation along with free Wi-Fi. Guests can also take advantage of the complimentary seasonal shuttle for added convenience.
Pets are accommodated selectively at Tamarack Lodge and Resort: up to two dogs are allowed per cabin for an additional nightly fee and refundable deposit, though dogs are not permitted in lodge rooms or in Queen Room types. This policy applies to all stays, including those booked around a wedding celebration.
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