Timber Lake Camp surpassed our wildest summer camp...

Timber Lake Camp surpassed our wildest summer camp wedding dreams.

And by wildest summer camp wedding dreams , I mean: swimming pool, zip line, climbing wall, water slide, ropes course, canoes, paddle boards, bonfire and s mores, and sports galore! We even put on a talent show in the AWESOME Timber Lake Playhouse. And while many of our family and friends slept in shared cabins just like summer camp, there were also plenty of nice private rooms for our guests as well! Priorities for us when looking at camps were the cleanliness and comfort of the housing and bathroom situations - for both shared cabins and private rooms Timber Lake definitely checked those boxes.

The grounds themselves are unmatched. So beautiful, well-kept and conveniently laid out. When trying to describe it, we would say It s like a summer camp country club or It s like if Disneyland were a summer camp

Besides the Timber Lake Camp property and the facilities, the staff were also above and beyond. For us, meeting Scott after touring the camp for the first time was the final piece of the puzzle that solidified our decision that Timber Lake Camp was the place for us even the staff was the right fit. Throughout the whole process, Scott was hospitable, professional, friendly, and fun.

On our wedding weekend, from the moment we arrived on camp to start setting up, the members of the TLC team were all YES people. I honestly joked a few hours into set up, I m waiting for the moment you say no to one of my requests (P.S. - It never happened)

Scott and Jordan both have such calm and can-do attitudes. Very comforting for a stressed and anxious bride!

The kitchen is run by the amazing duo, Reggie and Sheila. Who, in addition to clearly working hard and making some AWESOME food (we even had them do our reception meal), they also seemed to have a great time all weekend and they seemed to truly care for us.

When we asked for ice in the theatre, it was there in minutes. When we asked if we can make the campfire happen at 10:20 instead of the scheduled 10:30, it was ready at 10:17. I ran out of time to strain the giant tub of cold brew iced coffee I made for the weekend, and they made it happen without hesitation. When we asked for sandbags last minute for the ceremony, it wasn t just a yes but would you like green or white sandbags?

Jay (the owner, himself) was literally cracking glow sticks and helping with other preparations before the reception, in the final minutes leading up it.



To the couples who are looking at Timber Lake as a venue, I will say this... weddings are a secondary and pretty new business venture for the camp. In addition to hosting hundreds of kids at the summer-long camp, they have a lot of other events that take place before, during and after the season.

I say this only because responses are delayed. Rest assured, emails always do get a response with thoughtful attention. Have patience knowing that the people responding to your emails are the same people who are manning those other events.

So remember that this means they are incredibly attentive and hands-on for YOUR event as well!

If you are more traditional in the sense that you may require a little more hand-holding in the planning process, you may want to explore other options This IS a summer camp, not a 5-hour event space that hosts weddings every other weekend.

If you are specifically looking for a truly spectacular and unique summer camp wedding at a breathtakingly beautiful location, with some really lovely, kind and FUN people without a doubt, check out Timber Lake Camp.

I may or may not already be planning a 5th anniversary party there, if that tells you anything. ;)