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Welcome to The Rustic Wilderness Lodge!
Welcome to The Rustic Wilderness Lodge!
Rustic Wilderness Lodge is a peaceful event space with on-site lodging designed for gathering, celebrating, and slowing down. Whether you’re hosting a wedding weekend, family reunion, retreat, or private event, this is a place where people can spread out, settle in, and truly enjoy being together.
Sit on the back porch, watch the wildlife wander by, and let the noise of everyday life fade into the trees.
Event and Banquet Spaces
Event and Banquet Spaces
Our indoor event spaces offer flexibility for gatherings both large and small, with easy access to outdoor patios and porches.
The Rustic Party Room
The Rustic Party Room
Perfect for relaxed celebrations and social gatherings.
Seats 65–70 guests
Round tables
70” TV
Gas fireplace
Direct access to the back porch
The Formal Party Room
The Formal Party Room
Ideal for larger events, meetings, or receptions.
Seats up to 80 guests
Banquet-style tables
80” TV with HDMI computer access
Direct access to the back patio
Shared Kitchen
Shared Kitchen
Newly renovated gourmet kitchen available to both party rooms.
Large walk in cooler available for extra charge
Table cloth rental available for extra charge
Lodging Amenities
Lodging Amenities
Rustic Wilderness Lodge comfortably sleeps up to 22 guests, making it easy for your group to stay together under one roof.
8 bedrooms with Jack and Jill bathrooms upstairs
Private apartment with two bedrooms, bathroom, and living area
Bonus rooms and ping pong downstairs
Fully air conditioned throughout the lodge
Spacious, comfortable sleeping accommodations
Remote, private setting surrounded by woods
Back porch seating perfect for relaxing and wildlife watching
Outdoor Gathering Areas
Outdoor Gathering Areas
There’s no shortage of space to spread out, gather around the fire, or enjoy the fresh air.
1,500 sq ft patio with ample seating
480 sq ft covered porch
430 sq ft uncovered porch
680 sq ft pavilion
Horseshoe, volleyball, disc golf, and cornhole available
Grill and outdoor fire ring
Large, open yard with plenty of space for tents
Explore the Area
Explore the Area
Located in the heart of the PA Wilds, Rustic Wilderness Lodge is just minutes from the Clarion River, perfect for kayaking and fishing, as well as East Branch Dam, a favorite spot for fishermen. The Elk Country Visitors Center is nearby, offering the chance to see elk in their natural habitat. Within 30 miles, you’ll find 15 wineries, distilleries, and breweries.
St. Marys is home of Straub Brewery, one of the oldest family-owned and operated breweries in United States. Visit the Eternal Tap, tour the brewery, or enjoy a meal at the Tap Room.
The lodge sits on 400 acres of wooded land, offering total privacy while still being only five miles from town. It borders 24,000 acres of state game lands, ideal for hunting, hiking, and outdoor recreation, with easy access to Rails-to-Trails for walking, biking, and snowmobiling.
Local Highlights
Local Highlights
Wildwoods Bar & Grill (3.2 miles)
Casalis & The Dented Keg Taproom (4.6 miles)
Straub Tap Room (4.8 miles)
The Pour House Bar & Grill (5.2 miles)
Dream View (5.2 miles)
The Dam Inn (8.8 miles)
Gunners (4.6 miles)
Taco Inc. (5 miles)
Tablespoons Café & Deli (4.8 miles)
The French Press (5.6 miles)
St. Marys Corner Restaurant (4.7 miles)
2 golf courses in St Marys
The Bavarian Hills Golf Course which is an 18 hole golf course with a restaurant
Leaning Pines which is a 9 hole golf course
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