Camp Weddings

Camp Manitou provides a beautiful backdrop for one of the biggest days of your life. The lake, sunsets, and pristine setting become the scenery for many magical moments and a memorable and unique wedding weekend. Our seasoned event staff ensure that your wedding offers the perfect blend of relaxation and activities that can only be found at a summer camp.

Ceremony

There are a number of ceremony locations available at camp. Our most popular option is at the waterfront, with a breathtaking view of the lake and mountains. Wooden benches can be arranged in rows to accommodate your guests. We offer a birch canopy which can be decorated by your florist or friends. There is also our Manitou Village, nestled in the woods in an intimate amphitheater-style arrangement with split-log seating. This location provides an intimate setting surrounded by nature and years of camp tradition.

In case of rain, our Creative Center, Alumni Hall, and Playhouse can quickly be converted into a wedding location with seating and shelter for your guests.

Reception

As your guests make their way up the hill from the wedding ceremony, they will be greeted on the front lawn of our Dining Hall with a selection of cocktails and passed or stationary hors d’oeuvres for the next portion of your wedding event. At the allotted time, one of our event staff will begin moving your guests inside to find their seats in our sprawling Dining Hall.

The Dining Hall provides the quintessential camp wedding setting, with camp plaques lining the walls and twinkle lights creating a warm glow to set the mood for an evening of dinner and dancing. The Dining Hall can seat up to 500 people with room for a dance floor. You may add your own elements with flowers, candles, linens, and other special touches. Rentals can be arranged through your event coordinator.

Weekend Activities

Throughout the weekend, your guests will have exclusive access to the many activities that we offer at Camp Manitou. Groups may put together their own pick-up games of basketball, baseball, volleyball, or tennis, or you can arrange a schedule to really make it feel like a day at camp!

Swimming and boating are available at the waterfront, and trips to nearby Maine attractions and golf courses can be recommended for those that want to explore the area.

End your evenings with a campfire and s’mores to cap off a beautiful day in the great outdoors of Maine.

Accommodations

We offer a variety of group and private accommodations to suit the needs of even your most discriminating guests. All cabins and private rooms have indoor toilets and showers, lights, electrical outlets, and sturdy wooden-framed single, bunk style, or king size beds. We provide linens and towels. We can house up to 500 people in the following configurations:

  • Cabins - 10-20 people per cabin, with 2 or more showers and toilets per cabin
  • Health Center Rooms - climate controlled individual rooms, sleeping 1-4 people, with access to shared hallway bathrooms. Bathrooms are handicap accessible.
  • Condos - individual cabins, sleeping 1-2 people.
  • For those guests that just aren’t up for the cabin experience, we can recommend a number of hotels and B&Bs in the area.

Pricing and Other Details

A refundable security deposit of $1,000 is due at the time of booking to secure the date.

A one-time facility fee will be incurred for access to the camp facility. Included in this is: campfire pits, theater, amphitheaters, sports fields, tennis courts, pickeball courts, basketball courts, street hockey rink, and waterfront. Additional facilities available for an extra charge: ropes course, waterskiing/wakeboarding, swimming, archery, and small crafts.

Cabin lodging is $55 per person/per night and private lodging is $75 per person/per night. Minimum of 25 guests.

A $2,500 facility site fee deposit is due within two weeks after signing.

The client must provide alcohol. No cash bar allowed. We can provide recommended local vendors.

All sheets and towels are provided. We have limited pillows and blankets for twin beds.

Maine State tax of 9% applied to lodging and 8% applied to catering costs.

Gratuity is added to catering costs.

All paper goods and rectangular wooden tables and benches are included in the catering costs. *Manitou has melamine plates, plastic tumblers, and silverware. The client may choose to rent linen, round tables, chairs, glass, silver, and china.

Price includes up to 5-hour reception. Additional time is needed please ask.

The client must carry $1 million event insurance policy.

The final count of attendees is due two weeks prior to the event.

25% is due six months before the event. Balance is due two weeks prior to the event.

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