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The Gables at Twin Lakes

A handcrafted wedding venue built from local cedar, set deep in the evergreens of Southern Indiana.

Heron statue beside the lily pond with autumn trees
Hoosier National ForestDerby, Indiana
A Stunning Location

Natural forest charm at every turn

Our property is beautifully landscaped and welcomes your guests with its natural forest charm. You’re surrounded by towering evergreens, and the scent of pine needles fills the air.

You’ll notice the attention to detail everywhere: the manicured lawn, the lake fountain, the custom wood-carved animals and the up-lit pathways at night. The grounds are landscaped with natural materials and lush plants. We’ve stopped at nothing to make your weekend one you’ll remember forever.

The Spaces

happens

Two places to say “I do,” one cedar hall to celebrate in, and room outside to spill onto the patio under the rope lights.

Reception tables set inside The Gables under wooden beams
Indoor space1,800 sq ft
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The Gables hall

A handcrafted venue built with local cedar, with heating and air conditioning, wrought iron lighting on dimmable switches, ambient color-changing lighting and beautiful stained concrete floors.

The Gables has full-service electrical to support catering, DJs and bands, an audio system you’re welcome to use, and free WiFi throughout the building.

Newlyweds dancing on the pier by the lake fountain
Ceremony seatingUp to 120 guests
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Lakeside ceremony deck

Say your vows on our lakeside ceremony deck, with wooden bench seating for up to 120 guests on a shaded lawn and the lake fountain behind you.

Prefer the trees? The tree-covered ceremony area offers a more secluded, forest setting for your ceremony.

Wedding celebration outside The Gables
Patio + tent pad600 + 800 sq ft
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Patio, lawn & tent pad

A 600 sq ft concrete patio with rope lights opens off the hall, beside a grass lawn. An 800 sq ft tent pad takes a tent up to 20′ × 40′ if you’d like extra covered space.

Add a hexagonal photo arch and greenery, both included, and you have a ready-made spot for portraits and toasts.

Capacity & Details

Room for up to 150 guests

We comfortably host weddings of up to 150 guests. The Gables seats up to 130 inside, and the patio and lawn hold the rest of your party outdoors.

Venue capacity and space
Reception150 guests
Seated inside The Gables130 guests
Lakeside ceremony120 guests
Indoor space1,800 sq ft
Outdoor patio600 sq ft
Tent padTents up to 20′ × 40′800 sq ft
Included at The Gables

The practical things, handled

  • Air-conditioned and heated indoor space
  • Up to ten 72" round tables, ten 8′ rectangle tables and four 8′ banquet tables
  • Brown chairs with cream cushions inside, white chairs outside
  • Wooden bench seating at the ceremony deck
  • Plenty of parking, with a handicap & elderly parking and drop-off area
  • Restrooms and cabins stocked with toilet paper and paper towels
  • Garbage cans with heavy-duty trash bags
  • Audio system and free WiFi in the whole building
  • 24/7 closed-circuit video security in all public areas

For more information on weddings and events, call toll free 1-855-347-3838, option 2.

The fountain on the pond at Twin Lakes

Up-lit trees, glowing paths and a lake fountain

At night the whole property comes alive with up-lit trees, lit pathways, the lake fountain and outdoor rope lights. It’s simply stunning.

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