Corton Lodge
Raw space venue
The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $4,500
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
About this venue
Corton Lodge is a restored 1913 church nestled along the Elk River in West Virginia, blending historic character with modern comfort. The venue offers a peaceful, nature-rich setting ideal for couples seeking an intimate, meaningful celebration. With space for gatherings both indoors and outdoors, Corton Lodge features original architectural details, warm wood accents, river views, and expansive grounds that invite guests to slow down and connect. Couples love the sense of privacy, the serene surroundings, and the feeling that their wedding day is not just an event, but an experience rooted in beauty, intention, and gratitude.
Our event spaces
Corton Lodge
A serene riverside retreat where history, nature, and celebration come together
This space features nearly 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully restored indoor gathering space paired with a 1,200 square-foot wraparound patio overlooking the Elk River. The layout allows for a beautiful ceremony, reception, or both, with seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas. Guests love the warm architectural details, natural light, and the ability to customize the space for an intimate, elegant celebration surrounded by nature.
Guest capacity
10-200 Seated
10-200 Standing
Square footage
1,600
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Corton Lodge offers two private two-bedroom suites, the Bell Tower Suite and the Riverview Suite, providing comfortable and secluded accommodations for the wedding party. These suites are commonly used to allow each side of the wedding party their own space to relax and prepare, with one suite often serving the bride and her party and the other reserved for the groom and his party. Together, they offer privacy, convenience, and a calm setting before and after the celebration.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Corton Lodge
A serene riverside retreat where history, nature, and celebration come together
This space features nearly 2,000 square feet of thoughtfully restored indoor gathering space paired with a 1,200 square-foot wraparound patio overlooking the Elk River. The layout allows for a beautiful ceremony, reception, or both, with seamless flow between indoor and outdoor areas. Guests love the warm architectural details, natural light, and the ability to customize the space for an intimate, elegant celebration surrounded by nature.
Guest capacity
10-200 Seated
10-200 Standing
Square footage
1,600
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Corton Lodge offers two private two-bedroom suites, the Bell Tower Suite and the Riverview Suite, providing comfortable and secluded accommodations for the wedding party. These suites are commonly used to allow each side of the wedding party their own space to relax and prepare, with one suite often serving the bride and her party and the other reserved for the groom and his party. Together, they offer privacy, convenience, and a calm setting before and after the celebration.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Corton Lodge
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
Reviews
Write a review4.9 out of 5
56 reviews
- HS
Haidyn S.
September wedding
From the moment we booked Corton Lodge, the staff was incredibly supportive, organized, and professional, which was so reassuring throughout the wedding planning process. The venue itself is simply stunning - elegant, well-maintained, and spacious, with a breathtaking backdrop that left our guests in awe. Anytime we had a question or needed something, the Corton Lodge team was right there with a solution, which made the entire day feel stress-free and truly enjoyable. We cannot recommend Corton Lodge enough. Not only is the venue absolutely gorgeous, but the people are just as amazing. They made our wedding day feel effortless and special, and we are so grateful for everything they did to make it perfect. Our guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was!
- JS
Juanita Simpson
Corton lodge was the perfect weekend getaway! Ryan thought of everything! From cleaning supplies and snacks to fire wood, and everything you would need to feel at home. The location is beautiful, peaceful and the lodge was decorated for the season. We did the rail explorers nearby and highly recommend! We will definitely be coming back!
Corton Lodge•Oct 4, 2026Thank you for staying with us. Looking forward to having you back!
- KM
Kathi Marshall
Very welcoming place to stay. The room and outdoor setup was pleasant and relaxing.
Corton Lodge•Oct 4, 2026Thank you for staying with us Kathi
- VR
Vickie Reynolds
The Corton Lodge is the best place we’ve stayed at. The accommodation is top notch. Very clean and comfortable, peaceful and relaxing stocked with everything needed even a basket full of all kinds of snacks and drinks. I love old churches and Ryan has restored this old church beautifully and with respect and loving care. The rooms are spacious and comfortable the loft is unique and great for older kids or adults. The location is perfect we love to ride bicycles and kayaks the river is right out back and the Elk River Rail Trail is just a couple miles away. The grounds around the church are beautiful and well maintained swings by the river picnic tables all perfect. There is also a 4.5 mile walking trail just across the road. We enjoyed riding the Rail Explorers just 20-30 minutes away. We enjoyed eating at Blanch’s Diner and the ice cream at Frostbite Dairy Bar. We had a wonderful time and will certainly be back for another stay.
Corton Lodge•Sep 27, 2026Vicky, thank you so much. I really enjoyed meeting you and Bobby and hope to see you again soon. Of course we have to do that side-by-side ride too.
- IC
Ian Costello
My friends and I just finished our second annual labor day get-together at Corton Lodge and plan to do it year-over-year until we no longer can. One day we road side-x-sides over 150 miles without backtracking once and the next day Family Traditions Outfitters picked us all up, shuttled us upstream, and we floated back to the lodge without ever having to get into a vehicle. In the evenings, we laughed by the fire for hours in the most gorgeous setting along the Elk River. The lodge itself is nothing short of amazing to host a large or small group. Ryan checked in multiple times during our stay to make sure we had everything needed. Thanks for the hospitality!
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