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Elopements

A Magical Experience

Steal away to Cook Forest, a dreamy, intimate setting graced with towering old-growth trees and a wild and scenic river.
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The Elopement Package can be a bride-and-groom retreat or be expanded to include up to an additional twelve guests.

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Package Highlights

Wildly Romantic

Say your vows in a picture-perfect setting, surrounded by ethereal natural beauty. Walk across storybook bridges, share a kiss along the riverbank, and embrace the stillness of the forest. It doesn’t get more intimate than this.

Features

Celebrate in Style

Fireside Jetted Tub Suite

Sparkling Wine, Roses, & Truffles

Intimate Ceremony

Wild Crafter’s Kitchen Meal Credits

Breakfast Delivery

Forest Surroundings

  • The Lodge took care of most of the details and my daughter loved everything about her small wedding.

    Elizabeth G.

  • The facilities and the food were awesome. This is a wedding that will be talked about for quite a while.

    Carol S.

  • We were extremely happy with our stay and all the services: the room and entire lodge is beautiful, all meals we had were fantastic.

    Dee Knechtel
    • bride laughing at groom as they walk together after getting married at Gateway Lodge
    • black and white image of wedding couple kissing in front of Gateway Lodge's great room fireplace with family gathered nearby
    • wedding party of fifteen people gathered for dinner at Gateway Lodge
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    • young wedding couple kissing with a forest background
    • bride and groom walking through lush green forest with ferns
    • black and white image of wedding couples feet on river stone
    • wedding couple holding hands in front of Gateway Lodge
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