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Lacawac Sanctuary

Wedding venue in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

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About Lacawac Sanctuary

Lacawac Sanctuary offers wedding settings across its 550-acre natural landscape in the Pocono region. The 1903 Watres Lodge overlooks Lake Lacawac and has living and dining rooms, a front porch, and a screened side porch; it suits dinners for 20–40 or cocktail receptions for up to 150. The covered, open-air pavilion behind the Lodge accommodates dinners for up to 150 and has views of the lake, with access to the Lodge, kitchen, and parking. The historic Carriage House retains rustic features including horse stalls and antique fittings; it accommodates dinners for 50 or dancing, ceremonies, and cocktail receptions for up to 150. Ceremonies may also take place at the lake, on forest trails, or in front of the Carriage House. For rain, the Carriage House or covered pavilion can serve as ceremony and reception settings, depending on the celebration’s size. The venue offers customizable wedding packages with exclusive use of its spaces and amenities. Couples can access the property the day before for setup and the day after for cleanup, subject to availability; booking is first-come, first-served. Weddings require a $1,000 Patron-level membership applied toward the selected package, plus a refundable $500 security deposit. Wedding package rental amounts are not stated. On-site lodging in the Watres Lodge sleeps up to 30 across nine bedrooms and a screened sleeping porch; other rental properties are also listed, but their specific wedding use is not established. Rentals require an active membership in good standing. Amenities and practical arrangements include on-site field parking, direct road access for drop-off and pickup, Wi-Fi, and accessible restrooms near the pavilion and Carriage House. Additional restroom facilities are recommended for events over 125 guests. Most areas are manageable for wheelchair users and guests with mobility needs with some assistance. Couples may bring tents with prior approval. Included furnishings include ceremony and reception chairs, tables, lounge furniture, bars, and arbors. Food must be prepared and served by a licensed, insured caterer; mixed drinks must be served by insured, RAMP-certified bartenders. Couples and vendors handle cleanup, including kitchen cleaning and trash removal. Smoking is limited to designated outdoor areas, and candle flames must be fully enclosed in glass.

The facts

Guests
20–150 guests
Pricing note
Wedding package rental amounts are not specified. Booking requires a $1,000 Patron-level membership applied toward the selected package and a separate refundable $500 security deposit. Separate non-wedding rental rates listed for the Carriage House/Barn and William E. Chatlos Education Pavilion are not wedding prices.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Last updated
November 2026

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On the big wedding guides

  • Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
  • Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Lacawac Sanctuary

  • Website: lacawac.org
  • Phone: (570) 689-9494
  • Address: 94 Sanctuary Road

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