Wedding Details & Pricing...

Congratulations on your engagement! Thank you for your interest in Mountain Home Lodge as a potential location for your wedding celebration. What could be more romantic than a luxurious, private and secluded mountain resort reserved exclusively for your invited guests?

The Lodge is nestled 3 miles above the quaint village of Leavenworth offering a destination resort with heated pool, 40 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, lighted tennis plus many other amenities. Activities abound here at the resort and in our immediate vacation area for you and your guests to enjoy such as golfing, whitewater rafting and horseback riding. In the winter months, our seclusion is further enhanced with guests being transported to the Lodge via our snowcats. Winter activities include back country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobile excursions and sledding down our 1,700’ toboggan run!

Please refer to the information below for a complete description of our facilities, wedding cuisine and activities.

We encourage you to make an appointment to visit the Lodge to experience firsthand the spectacular view and resort. Once you have confirmed a date, our wedding director will offer further guidance in detailed planning and assist you with our list of recommended support contacts for florists, officiators, photographers, musicians, etc..

To quote a recent bride:"Our dreams of having our own, private mountain resort to celebrate this special time with our family and friends have been fulfilled… and surpassed at Mountain Home Lodge!"

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to meeting and working with you.

Best Regards,

Kathy Schmidt
Wedding Director

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Lodging & Site Usage Information

Lodging Accommodations
The Lodge offers 10 rooms and 2 separate cabins exclusively for you and your guests when reserving the resort for your wedding.

Lodge: 9 rooms each with a queen bed, private bath
1 suite with a king bed, private bath, gas fireplace, jacuzzi for two
3 rooms can be configured with an additional twin bed if needed

Cabins: 2 cabins, each with a king bed, private bath, gas fireplace, jacuzzi for two
A queensize AeroBed can be added to the loft area.

Our overnight accommodations are for a maximum of 30 guests.

Summer Rates (April 1 – November 14)
The rate for all 12 rooms up to 24 guests inlcuding a gourmet breakfast is $2370.00 per night

Additional guest, $30.00 per person, per night

Winter Rates (November 15 - March 31)

The rate for all 12 rooms for up to 24 guests including all gourmet meals,
winter equipment, and transportation from the base of the mountain is $4430.00 per night:

Additional guest, $120.00 per person, per night

Please note: Lodging costs are often passed onto your overnight guests. We are happy to invoice each guest for any, or all, of their accommodation fees with you guaranteeing the reservation.

Site Usage
The exclusive use of this magnificent resort is offered for our wedding usage fee. The fee includes your complete consultations with our wedding coordinator and covers the cost of labor, parking, portable restrooms, white linens, tables, china, silverware and chairs for your ceremony and reception for up to 100 guests *. Additional rentals such as a dance floor or tents can be arranged through us for additional fees. Please ask for a quote if desired. All of your food and beverage arrangements are made through the Lodge. These are discussed in detail in the menu design section.

Summer usage $3500.00

Winter usage $1000.00-$2500.00 (dependent upon number of guests)

*The Lodge will consider hosting larger summer events up to 140 guests. If the event is more than a 100 guests, you will need to contract with a licensed vendor to provide shuttle service from the Village to the resort.

The summer site fee is increased as follows: For 101-125 total guests, add $2000.00. For 126-140 maximum guests, add $3000.00

This increased site fee will include our rental, delivery and installation of tents to provide additional coverage on the front lawn for these additional guests.

Payment Schedule & Information

To secure your desired dates for your wedding celebration a deposit of $3000 will guarantee your summer
reservation (winter equals one nights lodging). Group cancellations with at least 90 days prior to event notice will be refunded, less a $500 handling fee and out of pocket expenses incurred, if any. Cancellations after this date forfeit the entire deposit.

Menu choices and beverage selections with your final estimated guest counts are due 30 days prior to the date of the event with a deposit of 50% of food and beverage, or $500.00, whichever is greater. This deposit is non-refundable.

The final guest number must be confirmed 14 days prior to the date of the event. At this time, the remaining balance as indicated on your final estimate of costs, is due and payable. This payment is non-refundable. Should the actual cost of the event exceed the estimate, payment in full is due on the day of departure. Any monies paid in excess of the actual final balance will be refunded on the day of departure.

Payment can be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover), verified personal check or cash.

Policies

The Lodge and grounds are smoke free environments. No smoking or open flames (ie: candles) are permitted.

When booking the resort for a group event, children of all ages are welcomed. We ask that you keep in mind that the Lodge is an adult oriented destination resort. If children will be attending, we do insist that an adult watch over the children at all times.

No pets are allowed.

In respect for the privacy of our neighbors, the Lodge enforces an 11:00 p.m. noise curfew.

A two-night minimum is required; three night minimum on holidays.

Check in is anytime after 3:00 p.m.; Check out is by Noon.

The Lodge cannot assume responsibility for personal belongings and/or equipment brought onto the
premises.

Any damages to the premises during your visit will be your responsibility and repair and/or replacement
costs will be applied accordingly.
Menu Design

Menu Design
All arrangements for food and beverage served at the Lodge are made through Mountain
Home Lodge. No food or drink of any kind can be brought in. Under the direction of our Executive Chef, we can design the perfect wedding cuisine to highlight the wonderful bounties of the Northwest. The following menus are offered for your consideration as our most requested designs. These menus are presented as station service. Plated service is available for events of 40 or less guests for an additional fee.

Please ask about further customization of menus if desired as these are ideas only.
Prices do not include WA State Sales Tax or Service Charges. Final bills will include state sales tax, currently 8.0% and 18% service charge.

Menu 1 $48/person- A reception menu to enjoy perhaps at an early afternoon event.
• Imported & Domestic Cheeses, Assorted Fresh Seasonal Fruits with a variety of Assorted Crackers
• Extensive presentation of Grilled, Roasted and Raw Vegetable Crudite, Select One Dipping Sauce
• Main Course Entrées, Select One or Two
• Warm Accompaniments, Select One
• Field Greens Salad with Choice of Dressing, Select One
• Fresh Baked Rustic Breads and Butter Assortment

Menu 2 $55/person - A delicious meal for an evening event.
• Appetizer Selection, served on passed trays during pre-dinner service, Select Two
• Main Course Entrées, Select One or Two
• Warm Accompaniments, Select Two
• Field Greens Salad with Choice of Dressing, Select One
• Ethnic Salad Selection, Select One
• Fresh Baked Rustic Breads and Butter Assortment

Menu 3 $63/person - An extensive bounty designed to complete a beautiful event.
• Appetizer Selection, either served on passed trays or as part of the station presentation,
  Select Three
• Extensive presentation of Grilled, Roasted and Raw Vegetable Crudite, Select Two Dipping Sauces
• Main Course Entrées, Select up to Three
• Warm Accompaniments, Select Two or Three
• Ethnic and/or Field Green Salad Selections, Select Two
• Fresh Baked Rustic Breads and Butter Assortment
• Imported and Domestic Dessert Cheeses, Assorted Fresh Seasonal Fruits with a variety of Assorted
  Crackers Served at Cake Time

Prices quoted are per person. Children 4-12 years of age receive a 25% discount from our quoted selected dinner prices. Children under the age of four years are not charged. All selections may vary according to seasonal availability and are subject to change. Applicable sales tax and gratuity are additional.

Our menus feature seasonal cuisine highlighting fresh local items and homemade products
whenever possible. Select from the suggestions below, or add your favorites, to design the
perfect menu for your special event.

Imported and Domestic Cheeses with Assorted Fresh Fruits
An extensive presentation of assorted cheeses cut in a variety of shapes and/or self-serve
whole wedges presented on marble and/or wood platters. Carved décor fruit, trimmed sun
ripened seasonal fruits in attractive platters and bowls. Open baskets are filled with a wide
assortment of gourmet crackers to complement this beautiful station.

Imported and Domestic Dessert Cheeses with Assorted Fresh Fruits
An extensive presentation of assorted dessert cheeses cut in a variety of shapes and/or self-serve
whole wedges presented on marble and/or wood platters. Seasonal sun-ripened fresh fruit and assorted crackers complete this station often recommended with service at cake time later in the evening.

Vegetable Crudites
Enjoy this very colorful and flavorful selection of garden fresh vegetables. This elaborate
station highlights seasonal produce offering platters of grilled, roasted and raw selections.
Select dipping sauces:
• Creamy Fresh Herb (available as yogurt base if preferred)
• Roasted Red Pepper
• Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
• Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Mixed Peppercorn & Buttermilk

Appetizers
The appetizer(s) may be passed on trays to your guests prior to dinner service if offering a
“cocktail hour” after the ceremony or may be presented along with your dinner stations as
an additional delicacy. Select from:
• Chilled Black Tiger Prawns with Spicy Horseradish Cocktail Sauce & Chili Lime Aioli
• Smoked Salmon Pate piped on English Cucumber Slices, Garnished with Capers & Dill
• Mediterranean Platter ~ Garden Tomato, Kalamata Olive & Basil Bruschetta and Roasted
  Garlic, Rosemary & Feta Crostini, Assorted Olives
• Seasonal Melon Wrapped with Aged Imported Prosciutto
• Korean Beef Skewers ~ Marinated Oriental Spiced Beef, Served on Bamboo Skewers with Sesame Dipping   Glaze
• Wild Mushroom Caviar ~ Assorted Forest Mushrooms blended with Goat Cheese & Herbs served atop   Bruschetta
• Antipasto Platter ~ Italian Salami, Provolone Cheese, Marinated Mushrooms & Peppers, Assorted Country   Olives and Breadsticks
• Assorted Fresh Vegetable Crudite Piped with Housemade Cheeses... Dill Cream, Wasabi
  Cream, Beet Cream & Fresh Herb Cream Cheese.
• Caramelized Orchard Pear & Gorgonzola Bruschetta, Marscapone Cream
• Smoked Lox, Whipped Cream Cheese Canapé with Capers and Thinly Sliced Red Onion atop Bagel Chip
• Shrimp Cucumber and Dill Butter Canapés ~ Hothouse Cucumber Thinly Sliced atop Bread Canapé Spread   with Compound Butter, Garnished with Chilled Shrimp and Fresh Dill
• Alpine Charcuterie ~ A Sampling of Assorted Grilled Sausages and Wursts offered with a
  Variety of two to five Mustards ... Spicy Brown, Pommery, Honey, Stone Grown and/or Horseradish Mustard

Field Greens Salad
Tender Seasonal Field Greens tossed with your Selected House-made Dressing
• Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Creamy Blue Cheese
• Lemon Honey & Sesame
• French Herb Vinaigrette
• Buttermilk Peppercorn

Ethnic Salad Selections
These created salad selections offer wonderful flavors to further enhance your menu
• Northwest Salad ~ Assorted Field Greens & Romaine, Orchard Apples, Toasted Walnuts, Raspberry
  Gorgonzola Dijon Vinaigrette
• Mediterranean ~ Field Greens, Fresh Basil, Hot House Cucumbers, Vine Ripened
  Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives & Feta Cheese with Fresh Oregano Vinaigrette
• Baja Black Bean ~ Black Beans, Grilled Corn, Cilantro, Vine Ripened Tomatoes, Assorted
  Bell Peppers with Fresh Field Greens, Cumin Lime Vinaigrette
• Garden Vegetable Pasta ~ Penne Pasta Dressed with Fresh Rosemary Infused Olive Oil
  & Balsamic Vinaigrette, tossed with Grilled Seasonal Vegetables, Shaved Imported
  Parmesan Cheese
• Cascade Salad ~ Tender Spinach Leaves, Roasted Portobello Mushrooms and Toasted
  Hazelnuts tossed with a Raspberry Gorgonzola Vinaigrette
• Summer’s Garden ~ Seasonal Field Greens and Tender Spinach Leaves, Vine Ripened
  Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella Dressed with a Fresh Garden Basil Vinaigrette
• Mountain Home Caesar ~ Romaine & Seasonal Field Greens, Classic Creamy Caesar
  Dressing, Shaved Imported Parmesan Cheese; Anchovy Filets and Fresh Lemon Wedges
  served alongside for guests optional addition
• Seafood Salad ~ Our Classic Medley of Field Greens with Added Watercress, English
  Cucumber & Thinly Sliced Bermuda Onions... Highlighted with Fresh Bay Shrimp in a
  Fresh Dill & Lemon Dijon Dressing
• Aegean Pasta Salad ~ Chilled Orzo Pasta with Assorted Olives, Vine Ripened Tomatoes,
  Hot House Cucumbers, Marinated Artichokes and Feta in Fresh Oregano Vinaigrette
• Summer Fruits Salad ~ Tender Seasonal Field Greens, sliced summer straberries, Mandarian
  Orange Slices, Toasted Almonds Dressed with Sweet Poppyseed Vinargrette

Fresh Baked Breads
Delicious Fresh, Locally Baked Rustic Breads are offered from peasant baskets with Whipped Creamery & Herb Butters as accompaniment

Entrées
Design your perfect wedding meal with the ability to select the entrée(s) that fit your culinary desires
• House Herb Cured Aged Beef Tenderloin with Whipped Horseradish
• Fresh Wild Salmon Filet, Grilled, Citrus Herb Rub; Select Cucumber & Fresh Dill Sauce, or
  Tropical Mango Salsa or Lemon Beurre Blanc
• Mesquite Smoked Breast of Free Range Chicken with Lemon, Rosemary & Kalamata
  Olive Glaze
• Fresh Halibut Filet, Fresh Herb Rub with Ginger Beurre Blanc
• Applewood Smoked Breast of Duck with Marionberry Compote
• Aged Beef Tenderloin Filet with Wild Mushroom & Port Glaze
• Seafood & Wild Mushroom Risotto ~ Fresh Scallops & Shrimp join a Variety of
  Mushrooms in this Saffron and Citrus Infused entrée Risotto
• Roasted Vegetable Torte with Montrachet & Parmesan Cheeses and a Fresh Tomato
  & Herb Coulis, Toasted Pine Nuts (also available prepared as a Vegan option if
  desired)
• Curried Tofu & Vegetables with Lentil dahl served a top Coconut Basmati Rice
• Rosemary Crusted Pork Tenderloin, Honey & Herb Brined, Demi Glace, served with Apricot Cherry Compote

Warm Accompaniments
• Whipped Potatoes with Roasted Garlic &/ Fresh Rosemary
• Roasted Baby New Potatoes with Fresh Herbs in Virgin Olive Oil, Caramelized Onions optional
• Northwest Wild Rice Pilaf ~ Chef Tom’s colorful blend of Basmati & Wild Rice with
  Fresh Herbs, Sweet Onions and Dried Cranberries
• Garlic Flavored Polenta with Oregon White Cheddar and Imported Parmesan Cheese
• Steamed Jasmine Rice with Chives and Ginger
• Buttered Orzo with Fresh Basil and Shaved Imported Parmesan
• Wild Mushroom & Fresh Herb Angel Hair Pasta in a Light Cream Sauce
• Penne Pasta with Vodka & Spicy Tomato Cream Sauce, Fresh Parsley
• Roasted Seasonal Vegetables with Aged Balsamic Herb Reduction, Cracked Pepper
• Couscous with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Tofu (optional) blended with warm, Indian
  Spices and Herbs
• Fresh Green Beans with Roquefort & Walnuts or Butter & Toasted Almonds

Additional Items To Consider
All arrangements for food and beverage served at the Lodge are made through Mountain Home
Lodge. Our Executive Chef will provide you with excellent event cuisine to insure an outstanding
celebration.

Wedding Cake
One of our talented Pastry Chefs will work with you to design a spectacular creation. They will
prepare your wedding cake to not only be visually beautiful, but also delicious tasting. Our cake
quotes are based upon flavor, desired size and design presentation and include cutting and plating of
the cake slices. Standard Cakes Range $5.00 - $8.00 per person

Rehearsal Dinner
Often the rehearsal dinner is hosted at the Lodge the evening before your wedding day. This optional
event may be a welcome BBQ or perhaps an intimate, formal served dinner for your families and
bridal party. It is an ideal time for arriving guests to unwind from their perhaps hectic travel schedule,
for relatives and friends to become better acquainted and for everyone to start the celebration off in a
relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Your evening can be customized to whatever you would like. Most dinners are designed as a casual, 3-hour event. Please ask for our group dinner ideas reflecting popular presentations for your consideration if interested in hosting a rehearsal dinner at the resort.

Rehearsal BBQ’s $21.00 - 33.00 per person
Rehearsal Buffet’s $33.00 - $43.00 per person
Formal Dinner’s $49.00 - + per person
Rehearsal Dinner Site Fee 1 - 50 Guests $500.00
Rehearsal Dinner Site Fee 51 - 75 Guests $750.00

Alcohol & Beverages
The Lodge serves beer, wine and champagne for your enjoyment under our licensee guidelines with
the Washington State Liquor Control Board. Our staff reserves the right to discontinue serving alcohol to any guest in accordance with WA State Law.
Our house beverage list fluctuates monthly. We try to feature NW vintners. We will be happy to assist you with your selections to fit your taste and budget. We will try to procure a specific wine/beer desired as a specific pour for your event. Hard Alcohol is not allowed. Our banquet wines are sold by the bottle, 5 glasses poured per bottle. Below are sample of recent featured selections:

Wine (selection fluctuates)
• Sample House Wines $22.00 bottle
• Chardonnay ~ Columbia Crest, WA
• Semillon ~ Bernard Griffin Cellars, WA
• Riesling ~ Schmitt Shone, GER
• Syrah ~ Chateau St. Michelle, WA
• Merlot ~ Genesis, WA
• Cabernet Merlot ~ Snoqualmie Vineyards, WA

Champagne
• Wedding Champagnes
• Blanc de Noir ~ Korbel, CA $25.00 bottle
• Blanc de Blanc ~ Domaine Ste Michelle, WA $27.00 bottle
• Brut Vintage ~ Mountain Dome, WA $36.00 bottle
• Brut Prestige ~ Mumm’s Cuvee Napa, CA $39.00 bottle
• Grand Brut ~ Perrier Jouet, FR $65.00 bottle

Beer
• Variety of Imports and Micro brewed Beers $4.00 per serving
• Domestic Beers $3.00 per serving

Keg Beer (approximately 132 - 15oz servings)
Note: most kegs available, please inquire. Popular selections:
• Boundary Bay IPA, WA $350
• Deschutes Brewery Mirror Pond Pale, OR $350
• Full Sail Amber Ale, WA $350
• New Belgium Brewery Fat Tire Amber, CO $350
• Domestic Selections such as Coors & Bud $250

Miscellaneous Beverages
• Assorted Soft Drinks $1.75 per serving
• Assorted Bottled Juices $2.00 per serving
• San Pellegrino / Perrier Mineral Water $2.50 per serving
• Fresh Brewed Ice Tea (serves 8) $12.00 per pitcher
• Chilled Lemonade (serves 8) $12.00 per pitcher
• Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider (ideal for non-alcoholic toasts) $10.00 per bottle

Bridal Luncheon
Based on our experience, we recommend you consider hosting a casual luncheon (picnic
style using paper goods) on the day of the ceremony to enjoy your time together.

Picnic Luncheon (minimum 15 people) $23.00 per person
• Deli Platter (Select Two Meats)
  Roasted Breast of Turkey, Hard Salami, Roast Beef and Black Forest Ham. Served
  with Assorted Cheeses, Breads & appropriate condiments for guests to prepare own sandwich.
• Assorted Salads (Select Two)
  Seasonal Field Greens with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
  Romaine & Seasonal Greens, Caesar with Shaved Imported Parmesan, Croutons
  Seasonal Fruit Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing
  Country Cole Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing
• Dessert (Select One)
  Fresh Baked Cookies
  Chewy Chocolate Brownies
• Beverages (Select One)
  Assorted Soft Drinks
  Fresh Brewed Ice Tea

Tea Sandwich Luncheon (minimum 15 people) $27.00 per person
• Delicious “tea” canapes & salads for a refreshing mid-day treat on this special day!
  Smoked Salmon with Dill, Capers on Rye Bread
  Curried Chicken Salad with Pineapple, Grapes & Coconut on Dark Bread
  Cucumber Crudite Piped with Garden Basil Cream Cheese
  Fresh Tomato, Buffalo Mozzarella Salad Chinese Chicken tossed with Nappa Cabbage, Rice Vinegar Sesame Dressing

Also Available...
Assorted Bottled Juices & Soft Drinks $2.00 per serving
San Pellegrino / Perrier Mineral Water $2.50 per serving
Prices quoted are per person. All selections may vary according to seasonal availability
and are subject to change. Applicable sales tax and gratuity are additional.

Updated 10/15/08

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Reservations are open from 9:00am to 9:00pm (PST).

Call the Lodge at 1-800-414-2378 for reservations or additional information or e-mail us at info@mthome.com

Mountain Home Lodge • 8201 Mountain Home Road • PO Box 687 • Leavenworth,WA 98826