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RETREAT OVERVIEW

A WORKING PROPERTY TURNED PRIVATE RETREAT

The entire property is yours for the weekend, from the beach and fire pits to the deck, the lawn, and the lake. Host up to 150 guests on a private lakefront property, tucked at the end of a quiet road on the shore of Idaho's largest and deepest lake. One hundred twelve miles of shoreline and nothing in the sightline but water and the Selkirk Mountains.

Bride and groom celebrating with their wedding party after an outdoor ceremony at The Retreat on Lake Pend Oreille in Sagle, Idaho

For the Couple WHO WANTS THEIR WEDDING TO FEEL LIKE THEM

For the couple who looked at the ballroom options and didn’t get excited. The couple who wants their wedding to feel like them: unhurried, unpretentious, deeply personal, and genuinely memorable. At The Retreat, the setting is unmatched, but the real beauty is what it makes room for: a gathering that feels easy, meaningful, and entirely your own.

YOU WON’T STOP TALKING ABOUT YOUR WEDDING.

And They Won’t Forget It Either…

Bride and groom outdoors in a green field with trees, smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers, on their wedding day.

HOW THE CELEBRATION UNFOLDS

A Full Weekend, NOT A ONE-DAY EVENT

  • THE WEEKEND BEGINS

    The couple, wedding party, family, and overnight guests arrive on their own schedule. No lobby, no check-in line, no hotel bar crowded with strangers. There is time to unpack, settle into your rooms, and explore the property before the weekend picks up.

    By evening, the people who matter most to you are gathered in one place. Share a casual meal, meet for drinks by the lake, take an evening swim, or simply enjoy being together.

  • TIME BEFORE THE BIG DAY

    Wake up already at the lake, with a full day ahead of you. There is time for final preparations, a ceremony walk-through, an afternoon on the water, or a few quiet hours with family and friends.

    By evening, gather for the rehearsal dinner on the lawn if the weather allows, or inside the Hangar with your own private bar. Afterward, linger over cocktails, soak in the hot tub, or spend a little more time under the stars. There is nowhere else anyone needs to be.

  • THE DAY YOU’VE BEEN PLANNING

    Coffee on the deck, then time to get ready without leaving the property. The ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all unfold here, in whatever sequence and configuration fits your vision.

    Dinner under the open sky gives way to music, dancing, and the kind of joy that builds as the night goes on. When the last dance is done, your bedroom isn’t far.

  • ONE LAST MORNING ON THE LAKE

    Guests enjoy a slow morning, brunch, and a final jump in the lake while everyone revisits the weekend’s best moments. There is time for unhurried goodbyes before friends and family begin heading home.

    The celebration comes to an easy close, after a wedding weekend with time to arrive, settle in, and truly enjoy being together.

Musicians playing instruments on a lakeside stage with a scenic mountain backdrop.

CEREMONY TO FIRELIGHT

WHERE The Celebration UNFOLDS

  • A dedicated room for getting ready together, with salon-style seating, lighted mirrors, and space to sip coffee or enjoy mimosas while the day begins.

  • The lawn, with the lake as the backdrop. Four hundred feet of frontage on Glengary Bay, the Selkirks beyond that, and nothing else in the frame. For shoulder-season or uncertain weather, there is generous indoor space: The Hangar seats 100, with more room in the Lodge’s gathering areas.

  • People naturally head out to the lakeside seating and fire pit areas. The Hangar accommodates 100 or more with a private bar inside, and the pavilion offers covered outdoor seating when a little shelter is welcome.

  • Dinner can unfold on the lawn or inside The Hangar when the evening calls for it. Tables move when the dancing starts, with music piped lakeside through the Sonos system, or bring in a live band. The lake is never far away.

  • As the evening winds down, people naturally find their way to the fire pits. The lake gets quiet, the stories get longer, and no one is quite ready for the night to end.

PLANNED FOR YOU

EVERY WEDDING NEEDS A PLANNER
in Your Corner

A celebration on this property deserves someone whose only job is making it perfect. We require all weddings and events to have a professional event planner, and we’re happy to help you find the right one. Let us know if we can connect you with planners we trust, share our preferred vendor list, and make local introductions.

A two-tiered white wedding cake with pastel-colored floral decorations on a wooden cake stand, and a cone-shaped gingerbread house decorated with white icing in the background.
Bright bedroom with a large bed covered with a striped blanket, a nightstand with a blue lamp, artwork on the walls, a pink armchair with an ottoman on a shaggy blue rug, and windows with a view of greenery.

ACCOMMODATIONS

WHERE EVERYONE STAYS

Thirty bedrooms accommodating up to 30 guests single occupancy, across four distinct buildings (and an Airstream). Some rooms can accommodate two to four people, with a maximum occupancy of 74. Additional lodging is available 15 minutes away in Garfield Bay and 25 minutes in Sandpoint.

The bridal party typically reserves the on-site accommodations for close family and friends. Ideal for quality time together with space to be apart.

See Accommodations

Interior of a small waiting or lounge area with green and beige chairs, a long granite counter with barstools, framed artwork on the walls, and recessed lighting.

Included WITH EVERY BOOKING

Gathering Essentials

  • Exclusive use of the full property and all accommodations

  • Property-wide Wi‑Fi with enterprise-grade internet

  • Bridal suite with salon-style seating and lighted mirrors

  • Sonos sound system throughout, plus microphone and speakers for toasts

  • Tables, chairs, and TV

A man and woman paddleboarding on a lake with a dog between them, with trees and houses along the lakeshore in the background.

On-Property AMENITIES

  • Swimming beach and 400 feet of frontage on Glengary Bay

  • Two pickleball courts

  • Seawall with boat tie-ups

  • Lakeside lounge chairs, seating, and fire pits

  • Kayaks, paddleboards, and two pedal boats

  • Yard games: croquet, ladder toss, and cornhole

  • Pool table, ping pong, and karaoke

  • Outdoor wood hot tub and sauna cabin

ONE GROUP.
THE ENTIRE PROPERTY.
Exclusively Yours.

UP TO 150 FOR THE CELEBRATION
Lodging on-site for 30, or up to 74 with Shared Rooms.

For celebrations with more guests, additional lodging is available nearby in Garfield Bay, Sandpoint, and the surrounding area. We’re glad to share recommendations upon request.

A bride and groom are standing in a grassy field with a wooden fence and tall trees behind them. The groom is kissing the bride on the cheek, and they are smiling happily. The bride wears a white wedding gown and veil, and the groom is dressed in a blue suit with a white shirt and tie.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR Dream Wedding

The right setting shapes the entire experience. Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll help you decide what’s possible at The Retreat on Lake Pend Oreille.

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