Top West Forks Venues

• Spaces for 50-150 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront

Inn by the River sits on a bluff overlooking the confluence of the Kennebec and Dead Rivers in The Forks, Maine — a town known as the Recreation Capital of Maine. The property operates as a four-season inn with guest rooms, a Carriage House, and cabin rentals, offering a relaxed base for outdoor enthusiasts drawn to the area's whitewater rafting, fly fishing, snowmobiling, and hiking. For private events, the inn hosts weddings, receptions, elopements, remarriages, rehearsal dinners, and corporate retreats. The indoor venue accommodates up to 50 guests, while the landscaped grounds open up event tent options for larger gatherings in the summer months. Packages can include guest accommodations, bar service, full reception meal planning, and entertainment coordination. In-house catering is provided by the Riverside Restaurant & Pub, which draws on locally sourced ingredients and seasonal menus.

• Spaces for 130-250 Guests
• 1 Resort
• 1 Barn
• 1 Venue with Activities

Northern Outdoors is a year-round adventure resort in The Forks, Maine, set along the Kennebec River in the western Maine wilderness. Celebrating more than 50 years in business, the resort hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and private celebrations alongside its full calendar of outdoor adventures. The Main Lodge serves as the primary indoor event venue, accommodating up to 130 seated guests beneath open timber framing and a soaring vaulted ceiling. A stone fireplace anchors the space for winter ceremonies, while the hardwood floors lend themselves to dancing at receptions. Rental of the Main Lodge includes access to the on-site Kennebec River Pub and Brewery, which operates as an extension of the event space. For outdoor ceremonies, the property offers settings along the Kennebec River and at Martin Pond. On-site lodging across a range of cabin styles means guests can make a full weekend of the celebration.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Maine Lakeside Cabins & Event Center sits on the shores of Wyman Lake in Caratunk, Maine, where waterfront grounds, a rustic barn, and a large event tent create a range of settings for weddings and private events. Couples can exchange vows on the serene waterfront lawn overlooking the lake, then move inside to the barn for cocktails or into the tent for dining and dancing — or combine the spaces as the day unfolds. The Main Lodge anchors the property with a full bar, lounge areas, and a getting-ready suite. Twelve on-site cabins accommodate up to 78 guests overnight, making the property well suited for multi-day celebrations. The venue works exclusively with its catering partner for food service and provides liquor through a customizable bar menu, along with tables, chairs, dinnerware, and dedicated event staff for setup and service.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Lake Parlin Lodge & Cabins sits on the shores of Lake Parlin in Maine's Northwoods, offering a combination of modern amenities and traditional Maine wilderness character. The property's history stretches back more than a century, when the Parlin area served as a waypoint between Boston and Quebec City. Purchased by the Kruse family in 2006 and reopened in 2011 after extensive reconstruction, the lodge draws on generations of hospitality experience. The setting — forested mountains, a pristine lake, and access to rivers — makes Lake Parlin a natural backdrop for weddings and gatherings. Accommodations range from lakeside one- and two-bedroom cabins to lodge rooms and a ten-guest mini-lodge, allowing small to mid-size groups to take over the property. Guests have year-round access to outdoor pursuits including fishing, watersports, snowmobiling, hiking, and whitewater rafting on nearby rivers.