Hailed as "The Gem of the Mountains," The Fernstone Retreat is an award winning wedding venue and mountain retreat, serving as the crowning glory of the Laurel Highlands for decades. Fernstone Retreat is nestled on 450 lush private acres, creating the perfect backdrop for your wedding. This venue features an onsite waterfall, hand timbered Oak Pavilion, miles of hiking trails, a wooden bridge and 2 stocked fishing ponds. Throughout the property, rustic and whimsical lanterns adorn the site, setting a romantic ambiance for your special day. Exchange your vows in the green grass and celebrate afterwards with family and friends in your tented reception. Unlike any other venue in Pennsylvania, The Fernstone Retreat is suited to host both casual weddings and black tie events. Enjoy the splendor and intimacy that 450 acres of lush mountain property provides. Start the next chapter of your life at Fernstone Retreat and make your wedding dreams a reality!

The location of Fernstone Retreat allows for couples based in Pittsburgh to create a destination wedding feel without actually requiring extensive travel for the guests. The typical wedding at Fernstone Retreat lasts an entire weekend, from Friday through Sunday, and the wedding party rents out the entire venue with special guests staying the entire time in lodging on site.

By holding the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception throughout the property, the wedding participants get to know the area and have fun discovering new aspects of Fernstone Retreat. Hand off the work and stress of the weekend to the staff at Fernstone Retreat, who take care of all of the details and needs of the wedding events. Knowing that everything is taken care of, couples are free to enjoy a remarkable wedding weekend.