North Lakeland Discovery Center 14006 Discovery Lane • Manitowish Waters • WI 54545
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- Let the majestic Northwoods become a part of your love story at this Manitowish Waters retreat, set on 66 wooded acres bordering Statehouse Lake. With the nostalgia of a classic summer camp and the quiet magic of the natural world, it's a magical place for celebration in any season. Rentals are affordable and flexible, running for a full weekend, allowing you to customize your weekend to fit your group or opt for an all-in destination wedding bash—overnight accommodations for 52 in six quaint cabins, fun Naturalist programs, and canoeing in the lake included!
- A lakeside patio sets a beautiful stage for your ceremony, with glass railings that ensure a perfect view as sunlight shimmers off the lake's surface. Your loved ones look on from amphitheater-style seating, all of you serenaded by the gentle trill of birdsong and the rustling of the breeze through the forest. In cooler weather, you might say "I do" inside the Historic YCC Lodge, which also serves as a versatile reception hall—or opt to dine and dance in the spacious white tent before cozying up around a bonfire.
- Your wedding gives back to the place that made it so special. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, all rental fees go directly towards supporting the Center's missions: providing quality nature programming and activities to members of the surrounding communities, conducting Citizen Science monitoring and research, maintaining the area's four-season trails (and building more!), and rekindling a sense of wonder for what the vast Wisconsin Northwoods have to offer.
DEALS: What discounts, special offers, or packages are available here?
Couples married at NLDC are eligible for 50% OFF a one-year Trekker membership!
Receive a 5% discount if using a certified wedding planner!
PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Package Prices
- $3,750–8,000/event
- Package prices vary depending on:
- Time of year
- Package chosen
All packages include:
- Access to the venue from 4pm Friday to noon Sunday
- Loon Cabin for wedding party prep (sleeps 10)
- Kitchen & lodge
- Large tent & amphitheater (only available peak season, May–October)
- Tables & chairs
Standard Package
$3,750 off-season | $5,000 peak seasonExtended Package (Thursday–Sunday)
$6,200 peak seasonAnniversary Package
$4,500 off-season | $6,000 peak season
Also includes 3-night stay at Red Pine Point a year after the wedding.Camp Package
$6,000 off-season | $8,000 peak season
Also includes lodging in 4 bunkhouse cabins (sleeping 10 each), use of waterfront canoes and kayaks, a 1-hour naturalist program (guided hike or paddle, live animal program, etc.), and up to 4 hours of exclusive nature center access.
GUEST COUNT: How many people can we have here? What’s the max capacity?
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 100 | 150 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 100 | 150 |
| Reception | Seated | 100 | 150 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
Venue Info & FAQs
OPTIONS: What kinds of events can we have here?
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
- Elopement Packages
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- On-Site Accommodations
- Late Night
POLICIES: What are the food, alcohol, music, and other rules here?
Price
$ • $$
Catering
BYO
Alcohol
BYO
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily.
STYLE: What’s the style and overall vibe of this venue?
Buildings & other settings available:
- Community Center / Civic Building
- Non-Profit
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Inn / Lodge
- Lake
- Retreat
- Park
VIEWS: What kind of views does this place have?
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Forest / Woods
- Garden
- Lake
- Landscaped Grounds
- Meadow / Fields
North Lakeland Discovery Center
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