Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center — Attraction in Salem Township

LACAWAC WEDDING VENUE REVIEW- MOST MAGICAL DAY EVER!!!

We had our September wedding of 75 people at Lacawac in 2025. It was THE BEST DECISION EVER! Craig is so wonderful and lovely to work with! The site is BREATHTAKING!! There are so many spaces to hold the ceremony and reception. We had 75 people at the lake dock, and it was so pretty, and then we had our reception under their new fully covered, paved, and heated pavilion. Our whole wedding party stayed the weekend in the lodge, and it was so fun/great to have everyone on site the whole time. Everyone said it was the most unique wedding venue they had been to, and the money goes towards an amazing mission! The only thing is, I think other people recommended this, definitely have a wedding coordinator, as the space is GIANT and can confuse people. We went with Ester & Tye at Bissou and they were amazing! But Craig, the head of Lacawac, although not a wedding coordinator, was very great to work with, leading up to and helping tailor the space to your needs! Plenty of bathrooms and parking for people, and the amount of lodging they have onsite (for an extra fee) is such a great perk, to have everyone get to get ready and stay together. The whole place is...

We stopped here on a Sunday in early June to do some outdoor exploring. I will start by saying I did have some bug spray but it wasn’t as effective as I would have liked. We weren’t really sure what to expect but we had hiking shoes with us so we wore them. There were some puddles and mud but it wasn’t bad. I guess there had been some rain. Just plan for that with appropriate footwear. I’ll never forget the time I saw someone hiking in adidas slides on a different trail. Not sure how that worked out for them but I have a good guess.

There are hiking maps at the visitor center. We went down the rhododendron trail and lake view trail and then back to the parking lot. I tracked a little over a mile in my watch. We saw some orange salamanders and a couple tiny frogs.

This was a nice property and a good stop despite the bugs. I just can’t get...

After visiting countless venues in search of "the one" that would meet all of our preferences, we found Lacawac - a literal dream come true. We rented the entire property for two days of festivities, and couldn't be happier with the outcome. Not only are the views breathtaking, but the history of the grounds provided an unmatched "vibe" compared to other vendors that we had considered. Everything was up to our standards of excellence, and Craig, President of Lacawac, was an absolute pleasure to work with (including the accommodation of postponing our original wedding date due to COVID-19). We truly couldn't have had a more perfect wedding weekend, and Lacawac was the real MVP.

If you're considering this venue for your wedding or event, DO NOT...