About the Venue:

Considered “The Gem of the Mountains,” Fernstone Retreat is our most popular wedding destination, and a destination it is. This breathtaking wedding venue is hidden within 450 private acres of lush green forest that can be your exclusive oasis for the duration of your wedding weekend. As one of the most special days of your entire life, you deserve everything to be perfect, and if you are a couple who wishes to incorporate nature’s beauty into your day without sacrificing any of the luxuries afforded to a wedding day, Fernstone Retreat is the perfect venue for you.

The private property features a breathtaking hand hewn Grand Oak Pavilion that can seat up to 250 of your loved ones, rustic lanterns, an on site waterfall, wooden foot bridge that makes a great photo opportunity, two stocked fishing ponds, miles of hiking trails that adorn the property, and an overall sense of whimsy that can’t be artificially procured.

The property also offers unique on-site accommodations that can sleep up to 45 guests and allow the celebration to continue all night long. Have you ever wanted to take a trip to The Shire, or spend a night in the treetops? Well, Fernstone boasts two treehouses and a hobbit house, in addition to its more traditional lodging options.For these reasons, Fernstone Retreat serves as the premier destination for weddings in the Laurel Highlands, and was selected by The Knot as a feature in their “Best of 2015” magazine and has remained a top featured venue ever since. 

bride and groom standing close to each other with foreheads touching. Groom is wearing a blue suit, bride wearing a white lace dress, with white veil fluttering in the wind. Bride is a cream bouquet.
oak tree inside pavilion at Fernstone retreat wedding venue. Tree is decorated with white, purple, pink flowers, eucalyptus leaves, and lights handing from the rafters.

Photography: JC Photography

long wooden table set for wedding reception at Fernstone Retreat wedding venue in the Laurel Highlands Region of Pennsylvania. Table is set with candles burning atop white table runner. White and gold plates at each place setting.

Photography: Hannah Rob Photography

Bride and groom standing under an arch holding hands during their wedding ceremony. A crowd of guests sit in white chairs watching the ceremony. Ceremony is outside surrounded by lush green trees.
Bride and groom cheersing with champagne at wedding reception table in the Grand Oak Pavilion at Fernstone Retreat wedding venue in the Laurel Highlands Region of PEnnsylvania
Groom and groom in black suits and being held and celebrated on their wedding day by wedding party wearing grey suits and a purple dress

Photography: JC Photography

couple kissing under arch of sparklers while exiting their wedding reception at Fernstone Retreat wedding venue in the Laurel highlands region of Pennsylvania.

Photography: Hannah Rob Photography

Groom standing in foreground facing the camera with bride walking up to him for first look on wedding day at Fernstone Retreat.