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    Forest Lodge

    4.7 (35 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Services - Forest Lodge

    Event planning

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    On-site management services

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    Donna R.

    I have been coming here off and on for many years. I had two multi-class HS reunions over the past 4 years which were held here and I was on the committee, along with my most recent visit in Oct for their yearly Octoberfest. The Forest Lodge is a large outdoor venue that can handle a wedding, reunion, or large party. There is the Sherwood Chalet indoor facility that can be used for parties or conference room too. This is open all year round. There are 75,000 sq ft of covered pavilions and tented areas open style but convenient if it rains. and shaded picnic groves.There is plenty of tables and bench style seating which can be decorated for any theme. In the back where they serve the booze are groups of round tables and umbrellas . They have large horseshoe pits , and corn hole stations. Basketball (Full & 1/2 Courts),Softball Fields,Volleyball Courts, Ping Pong Tables, Badminton Courts,Soccer Goals, Permanent & Lawn Bocce Courts, Mini Golf On the back side of Forest Lodge is where you will find the food area. There are multiple walk-up style windows each serving a different type of food. Example: hamburgers and hot dogs, fries, corn on the cob, fried chicken, ice cream and picnic foods in the summer and in the fall Octoberfest German foods. The Forest Lodge is so big they can handle 600 or more people. There's plenty of room on the grass to have lots of vendors if it's a fundraiser or event and it's very easy to walk around. They even have a stage for bands to play. There is several large parking lots and there's only one way in and out, so if you have an event that you will be charging for you can collect the money as people pull up. They have Attendants and flag personnel. The Forest Lodge has a large Olympic size swimming pool and kiddie pool and changing area.They have a large deck and lounge chairs that surround it There are certified lifeguards on duty in the summer months. This place does a great job with staffing and they are always friendly and very helpful. I would definitely recommend this place for your next event, party, or wedding.

    Phil L.

    For my company I'm the head of HR and being a one man department means that I am also responsible for planning all the company parties. Forest Lodge was an incredible space and it was absolutely perfect for our 4th of July picnic. Since it was the day before the 4th, we had the entire place to ourselves which was amazing. From the time I started planning and booking the event Forest Lodge really took care of everything. They were slightly more expensive than when I would organize everything from catering, event space, etc., but the beauty was I didn't have to do a thing other than show up. The staff made sure that all the games were setup when we arrived, food was ready when the first people showed up, and everything was well staffed from the kitchen to the pool. Since we were the only company on the facility there was no worries about competing in the food lines to get stuff. Basically they have one large building where all the food is served from ice cream, fried chicken, burgers, sausages, fries, etc. You get in the line where you want the food and they'll feed ya till you're stuffed. For a picnic this couldn't be beat. The food was good if you're coming in with the right expectations. If you're thinking you're going to be served food that's top chef quality this isn't it. It's just basic, good old fashioned grill food that you would expect at any neighbors backyard. The fried chicken was great, fried fresh, and a huge hit with everyone at the company. After spending the last couple of years running around like a chicken with its head cut off, there's no way I'm going back to planning everything again. Forest Lodge is undoubtedly a place I want to host our picnic every year because of how great they treated us.

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    Victoria B.

    This.letter I sent to them and definetely recomend Forest Lodge. Dear Marci I want to express my gratitude for everything, Forest Lodge is a beautiful, all of your co-workers are excellent ( they all helped with a beautiful and professional attitude), the food was delicious (got a lot of compliments), the bartender (excellent girl), also for pulling out for us on missing things ( like the cake topper ), the dress for my sister in-law, overall the entire service is a ***** 5 star . My family thanks all of you once again for making this special day "SPECIAL". Vicky and Family

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    Beautiful rural setting, delicious food and warm and attentive staff. Never a disappointment.

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    I just had my wedding at Forest Lodge in the Sherwood Chalet room this past Saturday and everything was PERFECT!

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