A couple embracing on the lawn in front of the Victorian house
Stissing Lake House

Weddings & Gatherings

The home base for your wedding weekend

Getting ready, the welcome dinner, portraits by the lake and the morning-after brunch, all at a private Victorian on Stissing Lake.

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Photo: Nicole Nero

Before and after the big day

Four moments we love to host

A wedding dress hanging on an antique wooden doorPhoto: Nicole Nero

Getting ready

Sunlit antique bedrooms, full-length mirrors and room for the whole bridal party.

A table set with hydrangeas and white linens on the lawn, with the lake and mountain behind

Welcome dinner

A formal table for 14 inside, or the lawn and terrace for a bigger crowd. Bring your own caterer.

A couple's first look on the lawn in front of the porchPhoto: Nicole Nero

Portraits

The porch, the lawn, the dock and the mountain. Photographers love it here.

Bouquet on a windowsill in morning lightPhoto: Nicole Nero

Morning-after brunch

Coffee on the porch, a swim, and one last meal together before everyone heads home.

Bride walking toward the house in black and whitePhoto: Nicole Nero
Wedding shoes, bouquet and ribbon on a wooden tablePhoto: Nicole Nero
View of the lake through a diamond-paned windowPhoto: Nicole Nero

From a bride

“Stayed here for my wedding to get ready and enjoy the lake for a day before the big celebration… Was everything I could have ever dreamed of!”
Caitlin · Oakland, CA · September 2025
“A big group of friends and I stayed at Antoinette's place for a weekend wedding, and we couldn't have been more satisfied… the house comfortably fit 6 couples.”
Jacob · Los Angeles, CA · July 2023
“Our wedding brunch went really well and several of the guests knew a lot about architecture, wood, furniture, etc., and were full of praise.”
Rebecca · Grand Rapids, MI · June 2023

4.85 ★ · 41 reviews on Airbnb

The setting

Eleven acres, made for gathering

We host a small number of celebrations each year so every one gets the house at its best. Every event begins with a conversation.

The porch steps opening onto the lawn and lakePhoto: Nicole Nero
  • The lakefront lawnUp to 30 guests

    Long tables with views of Stissing Lake and Stissing Mountain. Please note: no tents.

  • The main houseUp to 30 by arrangement

    A formal dining table for 14, plus parlors for rainy days and candlelit dinners.

  • The BBQ terraceSeats 14

    String lights and a Weber kettle for a relaxed rehearsal cookout.

  • Porch & garden patio6–8 each

    Quiet corners for toasts, portraits and morning coffee.

A grazing board of cheeses, fruit and charcuterie on the porch rail overlooking the lawn and lake

Reunions, milestones & retreats

Not getting married? Gather anyway.

Family reunions, milestone birthdays and small company retreats. Book the house and cottage together for up to 18 overnight guests. For a party or celebration, we can host up to 30 guests in total.

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Start a conversation

Every celebration begins with a simple conversation

Share a few details and Antoinette will reply personally with availability and a custom quote.

  1. 1Tell us your dates and plans
  2. 2We'll talk through the details
  3. 3Receive your custom quote