Mountain Lake Lodge

Mountain Lake Lodge sits within a 2,600-acre nature preserve in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Pembroke, Virginia, home to Mountain Lake — a rare natural lake known for underground waterways that periodically drain and refill it. The property gained wider recognition as a filming location for "Dirty Dancing," including the film's well-known lift scene, and carries that legacy into a Southern-hospitality ethos it describes as inviting guests to "come as friends, leave as family." Lodging ranges from the Main Stone Lodge and the pet-friendly Chestnut Lodge to individual cabins and homes scattered across the property, giving wedding and event guests a range of accommodations for a multi-day stay. For events, the lodge offers indoor spaces such as the stone-walled Grand Ballroom and the timber-beamed Mary's Barn, along with outdoor options including the Gazebo, Gazebo Lawn, and the mountaintop Overlook at Historic Clubhouse. Beyond the event spaces, the grounds offer 22 miles of trails and outdoor activities such as hiking, sledding, and ice skating, giving couples and planners a built-in setting for weekend-long celebrations.