Catalpa Grove Event Venue at Lakewood Park - Open for every season!
With our heated floors,
air-conditioned venue, and beautiful
landscapes, your special day can be
amazing regardless of the season!
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Catalpa Grove Event Venue at Lakewood Park
Our Wedding Packages Include:
9 Exclusive access to the venue from 9AM until 11PM (14
hours) on your wedding day
9 Access to all 54 acres of the historic Lakewood Park
property including the 10 acre lake for photos, catch
and release fishing, hiking, and paddle boating (free)
9 Tables and chairs up to 200 guests set up to your
preference
9 Choose your own caterer & bring your own alcohol
9 Climate controlled (Heat & Air) venue with heated
floors & use of gas indoor fireplace
9 Use of kitchen including 500lb of ice, refrigerator,
freezer, microwaves, sinks, dishwasher, and more.
9 Discounted cabin/campground rates if booking
multiple sites/multiple nights.
9 Wedding Room with plenty of mirrors!
9 Venue Coordinator
Located at the historic Lakewood
Park and situated creekside, our
6,000 sq. ft four season venue will
serve as the perfect setting for your
memorable event.
Built in 2019, our timber frame
cathedral building with elegant
chandeliers, stone fireplace, and
balcony overlooking the lake is
nestled among majestic pine trees
and mature, unique catalpa trees-for
which our venue is named.
The historic property has created
memories for over a hundred years,
come join us and add your own
memories at the park!
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On-Site Ceremony Option (Indoor or Outdoor)
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Wedding Packages
Multi-Day Packages Rate *
Monday & Tuesday $6,000
Tuesday & Wednesday $5,600
Wednesday & Thursday $6,500
Thursday & Friday $9,500
Friday & Saturday $11,600
Saturday & Sunday $9,200
Sunday & Monday $7,000
Friday-Sunday Weekend Package $16,000
9 Discounts available if booking within 12 months.
9 Book in January, February, or March for a 30% venue discount.
9 See our website for availability.
Single Day Rate *
Monday $5,200
Tuesday $4,800
Wednesday $4,800
Thursday $5,500
Friday $7,000
Saturday $7,800
Sunday $6,200
9 Multi-day packages offer you an 8 hour prep period and/or clean-up period.
9 Prep Periods:
9 Gives you the ability to setup the day prior to your event.
9 Offers time for your to do a rehearsal on-site.
9 Saves you or your decorators from rushing around
the morning of to do the prep and decorating of the
ceremony/venue space.
9 Allows you to just focus on getting ready for your
ceremony and not worrying if everything is getting
done that same morning.
9 You can do a catered or delivered dinner as part of your
prep period.
9 Clean-up days:
9 Allows you to extend your wedding reception longer as
you do not have to worry about rallying people to help
clean-up at night.
9 When the reception ends, you and your close friends/
relatives can go back to your cabin, enjoy the firepit,
and worry about cleaning up in the morning.
9 Can incorporate a brunch as part of your clean-up day.
9 The weekend package is ideal for setup on Friday
along with a rehearsal dinner, Saturday wedding,
Sunday breakfast, and cleanup.
Benets to a Package
* Book now to lock in your rate. Rates valid for contracts booked by December 31, 2024.
* If you book a single day greater than 2 years from now, an additional $250 fee applies.
Scan to see our
availability calendar
bit.ly/catalpa_calendar
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Linens
Spandex chair covers
Sq 85” tablecloth on 60” table
Sq 72” tablecloth on 48” table
Sq 64” tablecloth on 30” table
120” tablecloth on 60” table
108” tablecloth on 48” table
90” tablecloth on 30” table
Round 120” with sq 72”
tablecloth layered on 60”
table
Examples
Rectangle Cloth to the Floor
for 6’ or 8’ tables
Round 90” tablecloth on
60” table
Table Spandex for 6’
tables
9 For additional ease for your wedding, Catalpa Grove rents table linens, napkins, and spandex
chair covers.
9 When you rent your linens from Catalpa, our team will have all tables/chairs setup with linens
prior to your start time.
9 We will work with you to finalize a table, chair, and linen count 30 days prior to your event.
9 Visit us to see how you can further customize your day with choosing from over 60 linen
colors!
Qty Size Description Common Dress Options
32 60” Round Tables Square 85”
Round 90” (gives 15” drop)
Round 120” (drops to floor)
Round 120” with Square 72” overlay
3 48” Round Tables Square 72”
Round 108” (drops to floor)
Route 108” with a Square 54” overlay
2 30” Round Tables Low Pole: Round 90” (drops to floor)
High Pole: Round 108” (drops to floor)
8 32” Round 43” High Tables Round 120” (drops to floor)
6 36” Round 36” Brown Outdoor Tables Round 108” (drops to floor)
8 8’ Rectangular Tables 30” deep Rect 8’ table cloth (8” drop)
Rect 90x156 table cloth (drops to the floor)
8 6’ Rectangular Tables 30” deep Rect 8’ table cloth (8” drop)
Rect 90x132 table cloth (drops to the floor)
Table Spandex
2 6’ Rectangular Tables 18” deep Rect 8’ table cloth (14” drop)
250 N/A Banquet Chairs White, burgundy, navy, or black chair spandex
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Additional/Optional Services
9 Catalpa Grove has many options to help further
customize your day. Many of these options you will
decide based on the caterer you choose and whether
that caterer is just dropping off the food or serving it.
Service Description
Bussing - Disposable
Clear soiled disposable dinnerware, flatware, and glassware off tables throughout the event (no wash-
ing).
Bussing - with Washing
Clear and wash soiled non-disposable dinnerware, flatware, and glassware off tables throughout the
event. This does not include packing these items into boxes.
Water Glasses
& Water Service
Provide water goblet at each seat and filled water pitcher(s) on each table. Catalpa staff will refill water
pitchers as needed and collect and wash water glasses at end of event.
Coffee & Tea Service
Provide brewed regular and decaffeinated coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. This includes a coffee station
set up for guests to self-serve. Includes disposable cups, lids, sugar, sweeteners, creamer, and stirrers.
Cocktail Hour Service
Fill, replenish, then remove from prepared table all pre-plated hors d’oeuvres and appetizers. Includes
clean up, pack up leftovers, and bussing related plates.
Dinner Service
Fill, replenish, then remove all dishes/platters from already prepared buffet table. Includes clean up and
pack up leftovers. Chaffing Pans / Heating Fuel included if needed.
Fluted Champagne
Glasses & Fill Flutes
Includes a fluted champagne glass at each seat along with opening champagne or wine bottles and fill
flutes for toasting. Catalpa staff will collect and wash glasses after the toast.
Stainless Flatware 4-piece flatware: Knife, two forks, & spoon
Disposable Flatware
& Plates
Plastic knife, fork, spoon, 10” plate, and 7.5” plate
Wine Glasses
Provide 7” wine glasses at each table or behind the bar. Catalpa staff will collect and wash at the end of
the event.
Video Projector Image or video shown on the back stage wall (155” diagonal) that you provide
Sound System & Accent
Lights
Use of our sound system for playing indoor/outdoor music. Microphone available for in-door use. You
will need this option if you plan to self-DJ. A DJ may benefit from this option so they don’t need to bring
their own speakers, or if you want the DJ music to also play outside near the firepit.
Firepit Package Includes an attendant to build and monitor fire (2 hour minimum purchase)
9 Note water service,
coffee, and glassware
must be exclusively
rented from Catalpa
(unless you are using
unique glasses). Caterers
are not permitted to
provide these services.
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Preferred Bartending & Ofciating Options
Though you may opt to use any bartending service, Drink and Be Married
is Catalpa Grove’s preferred bartending service. Drink and Be Married will
help with creating a bar atmosphere your guests will love! The Drink and Be
Married team will consult with you on your drink choices, specialty drinks, and
quantities of everything you need to purchase. Drink and Be Married carries
all the applicable insurance, thus you do not need to purchase additional
insurance as required at Catalpa Grove when serving alcohol.
Bar Service Packages
Drink and Be Married offers two different packages to fit your needs:
Silver Wedding Package - $520 (with tip jar)
9 Includes 2 Professional R.A.M.P certified bartenders for up to 5 hours* of
service.
9 Bar Menu Consultation
9 Equipment: including, but not limited to shakers, openers, coolers, glass drink dispensers, galvanized
buckets, straws, napkins, and stirs.
Gold Wedding Package - $10.20/per person (minimum 75 guests)
9 Includes 2 Professional R.A.M.P. certified bartenders for up to 5 hours* of service
9 Bar Menu Consultation
9 Equipment: including, but not limited to shakers, openers, coolers, glass drink dispensers, galvanized
buckets, straws, napkins, stirs, and disposable cups.
9 Mixers: OJ, Pineapple Juice, Cranberry Juice, Sour Mix, Club Soda, Tonic Water, Cola, Diet, Lemon Lime,
9 Lemons, Lime Juice, Lemon Juice, Grenadine, Simple Syrup, Bitters, and mixers specific to chosen
signature drinks.
9 Garnishes: Limes, Oranges, Cherries, Olives, and garnishes specific to chosen signature drinks.
Optional Add-ons:
9 Limited Cocktail Bar in separate location - $75 (Note Main Bar is closed during this time).
9 Officiating Service (Self Uniting) - $350 if booked with bar service.
* Five hours is the maximum amount of time the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania allows serving of alcohol at an open bar. In order to spread
your bar-time out to later in the evening we suggest closing the bar during
introductions, speeches, and during dinner. You can discuss your timing
strategy during your menu consultation.
**Prices valid if added to a contract prior to December, 2024. You may add
either bar package above to your Catalpa Grove contract; but note you will
sign an additional contract with Drink and Be Married for their services.
For questions specific to the packages above please contact
Drink and Be Married directly:
Rae Pitchford
Email: drinkandbemarr[email protected]om
Phone: 570-854-5332
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In-House Catering Option
Pick Two Entree Options
Food provided by Chrissy’s Family Restaurant - Berwick, PA.
Pick Three Sides
BBQ Pulled Pork
BBQ Pulled Chicken
Hamburger BBQ (PA Dutch Style)
Ham BBQ
Sweet Italian Sausage
(with Peppers & Onions)
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Marsala
Scalloped Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Baked Mac & Cheese
Potato Salad
Summer Pasta Salad
Fresh Garden Salad
Includes
9 Dinner Rolls / Buns
9 Chaffing Pans / Heating Fuel*
9 Setup, replenishment, and break-down of buffet*
Pricing & Extra’s
Guest count must be locked in within two weeks prior to an
event. Credit will not be honored due to a reduced count if
such is provided within two weeks of the event. Pricing sub-
ject to change within 8% based on market prices of food. Note
if you want a third entree as a premium entree, you will need
to select both options to add a third entree and replace with
premium. Minimum guest count of 25. Gratuity not optional.
*Must purchase bussing and dinner service. If purchasing an
appetizer, must purchase cocktail service from Catalpa.
Sliced Sweet Ham
Italian Style Meatballs (Marinara)
Baked Ziti
Coleslaw
Sweet Baked Beans
Grilled Assorted Vegetables
9 Bussing guest tables of disposable dishes after the
dinner service*
9 Pack up any leftover food*
Item Price per Guest x Guest Count = Total
2 Entree & 3 Sides $14.00
Assorted Desserts (Cannoli’s/Brownies/Cookies) $1.60
Add 3rd Entree from above $2.00
Replace 1 Entree to a Premium Entree
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly Breaded Haddock
Herb Roasted Turkey
Salisbury Steak in Mushroom Gravy
$2.00
Add 4th Side from above $1.60
Appetizer Options (sold per tray ~ 25 people) Price per Each x Each = Total
Large Fruit Tray $43.00
Mediterranean Platter $38.00
Large Vegetable Tray $30.00
Large Shrimp Platter (~ 3lb shrimp) $44.00
Fresh Tomato & Mozzarella Drizzled with Balsamic $24.00
You may choose any caterer you wish to align to your preferences/budget, or you may opt to use our in-
house caterer, making it one less vendor for you to have to find, contract with, and coordinate.
Sub-Total
Tax (Multiply Sub-Total by 0.06)
Gratuity (Multiply Sub-Total by 0.15)
Total Catering (add the above three):
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Preferred Wedding Decorator Option
Oak Hollow Designs will transform your wedding into
an unforgettable experience with elegant decorations
and seamless coordination, including stress-free clean-
up. Their expert design team handles everything from
setup to tear down, ensuring your dream wedding
comes to life effortlessly while you enjoy your day with
family and friends. With a wide range of rental options,
including centerpieces, draping, decor, and stylish furniture, you can create your dream day at an affordable
cost. You can proactively secure Oak Hollow Designs for your wedding day and add them to your Catalpa
Wedding contract, and then later meet with their team to pick out a design/furnishings unique to you! They
offer two packages specifically designed for Catalpa Couples:
Gold Package - $2,000
9 Decorating & Tear Down Service
9 Swing Decorations
9 Staircase Decorated (2 Options)
9 Fabric Draped on 4 Large Posts In Reception Area
9 Choice of In Stock Centerpieces or Sweetheart Table with Decor
Platinum Package - $2,800
9 Includes everything in Gold
9 In Stock Centerpieces, Sweetheart Table, and Sweetheart or
Head Table Decor
9 Choice of Table Number (Many Available Options)
9 Dessert/Cake Table Display Items (Crates, Signage, Cake Plate,
etc.)
9 Fireplace Mantel Décor
9 2 Large Barrels
9 Welcome To Our Wedding Sign
9 Wedding Arrow In Milk Can With Greenery
9 Lanterns For Ceremony Area or other Area
9 Décor for 2 High Top Tables
9 BAR Signs & Decor
9 Gift Card Box & Sign
9 Seating Chart Holder
9 Artificial Floral For Arbor
9 Fabric For Arbor (Choice Of Colors Available)
9 Choice of Extra Décor Signs
Scan the QR Code to see a
gallery of additional photos
to show you decor options
that Oak Hollow oers!
Contact: Cheryl Heim
Phone: 570-691-8839
bit.ly/catalpa_OHD
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On-Site Cabin Rentals & Campground
Our ten luxury cabins are reserved specifically for your event
and include the following amenities:
• Fireplace / Sofa Bed / TV
• Queen Bed
• Kitchenette (mini fridge, microwave, and coffee maker)
• Bar/Desk & Wifi
• Large Bathroom, mirror, blow dryer, iron
• Walk-in 5’ tiled shower
• 4 seasons with Heat & Air Conditioning
Typical rates average around $165 per night weekends and
$150 per night weekdays (plus tax). Book more than 15
nights on one reservation and get 5% Off!
You may also add our Linen option for $20/cabin where we
will include sheets, pillows, towels, wash cloths, and hand towels. If you
opt-out, guests will need to bring their own.
You can only book the night of your wedding (or the night of your prep/
clean-up day if contracted). Note at 60 days before your event date, any
unrented cabins will be open to the public for renting.
RV sites, tent sites, family cabins, and rustic cabins are also available but
needs to be reserved through the campground directly. These are rst
come rst serve to the public and are not held for your event. The family
cabin has a two night minimum stay.
Cabins Reservations
Three ways to reserve Luxury Cabins:
1. You or your guests can reserve directly online if your event is within 60 days via:
www.lakewoodparkcampground.com.
2. You or your guests can send a reservation request via an online form if your event
is more than 60 days from now. We will then send an e-mail link for you or your
guest to confirm the reservation and make a 25% deposit. This form can be
accessed via the QR code or here: bit.ly/lakewoodcabins
3. You may also call the campground to make your reservation via: 570-285-8026 x0
If you want to assign cabins or ensure only certain people coming to your event can book the cabins then
it is recommended that you book all the cabins and then assign them out to people. This also means you make the payment for
the cabins and the guests pay you. Secondly, if you don’t want to pay for them all, you can provide us the list and we can send out
reservation request e-mails to each asking them to make their deposit. That can be done via the above link or QR code.
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Catalpa Grove - Pricing
Choose any Options / Services:
Services
Cost per
guest
Minimum
Price
Number
of Guests
Extended Price
Bussing - Disposable ** $1.25 $75.00
Bussing - with Washing $2.00 $110.00
Water Glasses & Water Service $1.25 $50.00
Coffee & Tea Service $1.25 $50.00
Cocktail Hour Service *** $1.00 $50.00
Dinner Service ** $2.75 $125.00
Fluted Champagne Glasses & Fill Flutes $1.00 $40.00
Stainless Flatware $3.00 $90.00
Disposable Flatware & Plates $1.50 $40.00
Wine Glasses $0.75 $40.00
Event Date(s): Prep: Wedding: Clean-up: # Guests:
Main Contact: Phone:
Address:
E-mail:
Secondary Contact: Phone:
Option Cost per Cost
Qty Extended Price
Ceremony (inside or outside) Event $400.00 1
Video Projector Event $150.00 1
Sound System & Lights Event $150.00 1
FIrepit Package (2 hr min) Hr $100.00
Bartending: Silver Package Event $520.00 1
Bartending: Gold Package Person $10.20
Bartending: Limited Cocktail Bar Event $75.00 1
Officiating Service* Event $350.00 1
Decorating by Oak Hollow - Gold Event $2,000.00 1
Decorating by Oak Hollow - Platinum Event $2,800.00 1
Total Options / Services from above:
* Must purchase Bartending option if you want the Ociating Service
as the one Bartender is the Ociant.
** If choosing in-house catering, must choose Bussing and Dinner Service.
*** If choosing in-house Appetizers, must choose Cocktail Hour Service.
Scan to see all our local
vendors via our Vendor List!
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Catalpa Grove - Pricing
Size Color Notes Price Qty Extended
Base Linens 8 colors to choose from
Square 72"
$6.25
Square 85"
$8.00
Rectangle 8' (not to floor)
$9.00
Napkins (each)
$0.75
Deluxe Linens 60 colors to choose from
Square 54"
$6.00
Square 72"
$7.00
Round 90"
$12.00
Round 108"
$17.50
Round 120"
$17.50
Rectangle 90x132 (6' to floor)
$18.50
Rectangle 90x156 (8' to floor)
$18.50
Napkins (by dozen)
$15.00
House Linens
Table Spandex (6') White / Black
$9.00
Chair Covers
White / Black
Navy / Burgundy
$3.00
Linen Sub-Total
Tax (Multiply Sub-Total by 0.06)
Choose Linens:
Total Linens (Sub-Total + Tax):
Day/Package Price:
Total Options/Services:
Total Linens:
Total Catering (if applicable):
Refundable Security Deposit: $400.00
Grand Total:
Total Pricing:
Due Percent Amount
5 days after contract 25%
6 months before event 50%
30 days before event 25%
* 2% discount if pay in full with credit card.
* 4% discount if pay in full with cash, check,
or ACH.
* Your initial deposit can be broken down
into four consecutive monthly payments
if needed.
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Policies
Decorating
We do allow decorating to suit your taste beginning at 9:00 AM the day of the event (Note you may come earlier in the
morning for an additional fee). You may use existing hooks in the wall but not use any other pins, nails, screws, or other
hardware to hang objects. Adhesives that could remove the paint is also prohibited. Glitter or confetti is discouraged,
unless you can keep it well contained and clean it up afterward. Contained candles are permitted. Options are available
to decorate the day prior. You may also want to consider our preferred decorator, Oak Hollow Designs.
Payments
To hold your date, we require a signed contract with 25% of the total costs due in 5 business days. The second payment
of 50% is due six months prior to the event. The final 25% is due one month prior to the event. There is no additional fee
to pay with a credit card. Discounts are available if you pay in-full upfront.
Cancellation
In the event of a cancellation of your wedding, the following cancellation fees will be charged against your contract
total: Cancel more than 18 months before the event: $600 fee. Cancel between 6 months and 18 months before the
event: 25% cancel fee. Cancel between 1 month and 6 months before the event: 75% cancel fee. Cancel 29 days or less:
100% cancel fee but security deposit will be refunded. You may cancel the fire pit on the day of your event because of
weather for a 50% cancel fee of fire pit value.
Food & Beverage
You may choose any caterer that you prefer or use our in-house caterer. Caterers must provide proof of insurance prior
to the event. You are required to provide your own alcohol. Per state regulations, alcohol cannot be sold on the property
as this is a BYOB facility. A bartender is required to serve all alcohol, or use our in-house bartender, with a maximum
serving time of five hours. You are permitted to bring in kegs, but they must be connected into our tap system. Liquor
liability insurance is required when serving alcohol; this is typically around $130, however, the bartenders on our vendor
list includes this as well as some caterers also have it included if they are bartending.
Rehearsal
If you have paid for a prep day, you may use that time for rehearsals and a rehearsal dinner (note an additional cleaning
and linen fee may apply). If you do not have a prep day, you may opt to have a two hour rehearsal on a Tuesday or
Wednesday (as available) for a $150 fee. This can be booked 3 months
Event Times
You may schedule your wedding ceremony, cocktail, and reception times as you desire. The property is all yours from
9AM through 11 PM (or other times agreed on per your contract). Note: Per township regulations, all outdoor music must
be moved indoors after 10PM. We expect you to do a cursory cleanup of the property and depart by your contracted end
time. You may want to consider a clean-up day if you wish to maximize your time with guests on the day of your event!
Frequently Asked Questions, History, & Gallery
Please visit our website for the most up-to-date FAQs, to learn about our rich history
or to see walk-through tours and additional images:
www.catalpagrovepa.com
*Prices valid for new weddings booked by December 31, 2024.
You can include optional items on contract now (such as services/
linens) to lock in prices or add later (but note prices may change).t.
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9 Only one event per day at our venue.
9 Event Manager assigned to assist you with the coordination of the venue / vendors / timeline.
9 Over 270 five star reviews within the past three years!
9 Voted Best Wedding Venue by Republican Herald readers in Schuylkill County for 2022, 2023, & 2024!
9 Ability to customize your wedding via choosing caterers/vendors at a price point to align to your budget.
9 Save with BYOB and the ability to return unused alcohol.
9 Fully climate controlled venue making the inside comfortable regardless of the outside conditions.
9 On-site lodging options with cabins, tenting, or RV camping.
9 Do not book another venue until you first come fall in love with our 63 acres!
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Personalized Bricks
Want to memorialize your special day with a permanent brick on the
pathways around our venue? Scan the QR code for the brick order form.
You will place your order and pay for your brick with a third party vendor
and we will get the brick and install it within 90 days.
Other Local Vendors
Although you can choose any vendor for your event, scan the QR
code for a listing of other vendors that commonly work with us.
These include:
9 Alcohol providers
9 Bakeries
9 Caterers
9 Decorators / rentals
9 DJs / Bands
9 Florists
9 Gowns/Tux
bit.ly/catalpa_vendors
bit.ly/catalpa_bricks
9 Salons
9 Lodging
9 Officiants
9 Photographer/Videographers
9 Shuttles
9 Travel
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Catalpa Grove Event Venue at Lakewood Park
Location
26 Park Avenue
Barnesville, PA 18214
Entrance is located across from the Brown Bag Gas Station.
Cabins & RV camping: On-site
Nearest hotel: 3 mi away
Allentown: 40 mi away
Scranton: 50 mi away
Harrisburg: 65 mi away
