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Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge

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Last reviewed: August 9, 2026 | Cherryville | Hotel Weddings |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: August 9, 2026. Business status: Active.

Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge is a Cherryville BC mountain wedding venue beside Keefer Lake in the Monashee Mountains. The official business website remains active and identifies the property as Gostlin Keefer Lake Lodge, with dedicated pages for weddings, event spaces, services and booking. Its wedding format centres on a private, two-night or three-day lodge stay rather than a conventional single-evening banquet-hall rental.

Couples can hold several parts of their celebration on the property, including a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception dinner and reception party. The documented offering combines indoor and outdoor event settings, onsite accommodation, catering, licensed bar service and event staffing. This profile was last reviewed on August 9, 2026; availability, final capacity and contractual inclusions should still be confirmed directly for the intended date.

Services and specialization

Keefer Lake Lodge specializes in private, multi-day destination weddings. Its all-inclusive package is described as covering accommodation in the Black Bear Lodge and Pinnacles Lodge, catering for the wedding stay, bar service and access to ceremony and reception areas. The venue can host bachelor or bachelorette gatherings, a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception dinner and reception party as parts of the same stay.

The Black Bear Kitchen works with couples on menus for the rehearsal dinner, reception and other meals. Documented formats include plated service, family-style meals, canapés, desserts and late-night snacks. Two licensed bar locations can provide options such as premium or standard service, cocktails, mocktails, champagne toasts and wine service. Couples may use the lodge’s recommended vendors or bring vendors of their choosing.

Wedding spaces and onsite accommodation

Outdoor ceremony options include the Keefer Lake shoreline with the mountains behind it. An indoor ceremony beside the lodge’s stone fireplace is presented as the wet-weather alternative. Adventure-oriented couples can also ask about a mountaintop ceremony or photo session; this is an inquiry-based option rather than a guaranteed package inclusion.

The Black Bear Lodge is used for intimate reception dining, while the grounds can support an outdoor reception dinner. The Twisted Post Bar & Lounge and outdoor patio bar are identified as cocktail-hour or reception-party settings. Onsite accommodation consists of four king rooms, five double rooms and 16 queen rooms, each with a private ensuite. The venue says the two lodges sleep up to 50 people. RV, trailer and tent camping may be available after all 25 guest rooms have been booked.

Service area and who it may suit

The lodge is at 1401 Keefer Lake Road in Cherryville, British Columbia. The official wedding page describes it as roughly one hour from Vernon and about two hours from Kelowna International Airport. These travel estimates should be treated as planning guidance and checked against the route, weather and transportation arrangements for the wedding date.

The format may suit couples who want a private mountain setting, a lakeside ceremony and a weekend in which many guests stay together. It may also suit couples who prefer to combine the venue, meals, bar and core event staffing through one property. Couples seeking a short city reception or accommodation for every attendee should first compare their guest count with the lodge’s 50-person overnight capacity and ask about current event capacity.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include private use of the property for the wedding weekend, two lodges, indoor and outdoor ceremony choices, an indoor weather contingency, onsite catering, two bar locations and accommodation with ensuite bathrooms. The venue also lists ceremony seating or benches, an arch, event staffing, tableware, glassware, flatware, Wi-Fi, parking and yard games among available wedding items.

The practical limitations are matters requiring confirmation rather than assumed drawbacks. The official pages do not publish a definitive current ceremony or reception capacity for every setup, and overnight lodge space is limited to 50 guests. Camping is conditional, and larger or outdoor receptions may require additional arrangements. Couples should also assess guest transportation, mobility needs and the suitability of each outdoor space before contracting.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The accessible official wedding pages direct couples to inquire and request the wedding planning guide instead of displaying a current facility fee, per-person catering rate or complete package total.

Ask for a dated written proposal showing the facility fee, required room commitment, catering, bar arrangements, staffing, outdoor reception requirements, taxes, gratuities and optional activities or services. The official summer and event terms state that amounts are in Canadian dollars and contain payment and cancellation provisions, but the signed wedding agreement should govern the specific booking.

Contact and booking

Wedding inquiries can be submitted through the official booking page. The form asks for the couple’s contact information, guest count, requested arrival and departure dates, and event details. The official telephone number is 1-844-533-3371, and the published general email address is info@keeferlakelodge.com.

Use 1401 Keefer Lake Road in Cherryville as the lodge location. The website separately publishes a Kelowna mailing address, so couples and vendors should not substitute that mailing address when planning transportation. Ask the venue for current driving instructions and any recommended group-transportation arrangements.

What couples should confirm

Before paying a deposit, request current documents for the exact wedding dates and intended setup. Details can vary with guest count, season, lodging requirements and whether dinner is held indoors or outdoors.

A venue tour or detailed planning call should establish how guests will move between accommodation, ceremony, dinner and dancing, as well as the responsibilities assigned to the lodge, the couple and outside vendors.

Available arrival and departure dates, including exclusive-use times
Maximum ceremony, dinner and reception-party capacity for the chosen spaces
Required room bookings and whether camping will be available
Wet-weather decisions and timing for moving the ceremony or reception indoors
Complete pricing, deposit schedule, cancellation terms, taxes and gratuities
Menu customization, dietary accommodations and the selected bar format
Outside-vendor access, setup times, equipment needs and coordination responsibilities
Transportation, parking, accessibility and emergency planning for the remote setting

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Frequently asked questions

What is included in a Keefer Lake Lodge wedding package?

The official site describes a two-night or three-day celebration that combines accommodation, catering, bar service, ceremony and reception spaces, and required event staff. Available items include an arch, ceremony seating, tableware, glassware, flatware, Wi-Fi, parking and yard games. Couples should obtain a current inclusion schedule with their proposal.

How many wedding guests can stay at Keefer Lake Lodge?

The two lodges sleep up to 50 guests across 25 rooms: four king, five double and 16 queen rooms, all with private ensuite bathrooms. The official planning material says camping may be offered for tents, trailers or RVs after all guest rooms have been booked.

Does the venue have an indoor ceremony option?

Yes. In addition to the lakeside ceremony setting, the lodge identifies an indoor ceremony beside its stone fireplace as a wet-weather contingency.

Can couples choose their own wedding vendors?

Yes. Keefer Lake Lodge publishes a recommended-vendor list but also says couples may bring vendors of their choosing. Access, insurance, setup and coordination requirements should be confirmed in the contract.

How far is Keefer Lake Lodge from Vernon and Kelowna airport?

The official wedding page estimates approximately one hour from Vernon and two hours from Kelowna International Airport. Couples should verify travel time and route conditions for their dates.