Lacawac Sanctuary — Pocono Mountains Wedding Venue in Lake Ariel

Lacawac Sanctuary is a Pocono Mountains wedding venue on 550 acres of untouched forest, wetlands, and a glacial lake in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, roughly 30 minutes from Scranton and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia or New York City. Over 12,000 square feet of flexible event space give couples room to plan anything from an intimate gathering to a celebration of 150 guests, all surrounded by shaded woodland trails and native foliage that mean minimal additional decoration is needed to make the setting feel complete.

• Up to 150 guests across 12,000+ square feet of flexible event space

• 550 acres of preserved natural land surrounding the property

• Nonprofit venue; every wedding directly supports conservation, research, and education

• On-site lodging available

• 30 minutes from Scranton; 2.5 hours from Philadelphia or New York City

The Event Spaces

• Outdoor Ceremony Sites — Shaded woodland trails and native foliage throughout the 550-acre property provide multiple natural ceremony backdrops

• The Estate Parlour — Indoor lounge space with rustic furnishings for guest gatherings

• 12,000+ Square Feet of Flexible Space — Adaptable indoor and outdoor areas suited to both whimsical garden party celebrations and chic rustic events

Amenities & Guest Experience

On-site lodging is available across three historic buildings: The Lodge, the Ice House Cottage, and Lock House 16 with 14 bedrooms total, sleeping up to 40 guests combined. Contact Craig Lukatch to schedule a private tour and discuss your Pocono Mountains wedding.