Back in the 1920s, Sam and Anna Asarnow purchased a sprawling and idyllic property located in Somerset County, New Jersey as a summer retreat for their family. This plot of land, you guessed it-is the one that would later become The Forest Lodge. Relatives, who still drop in to visit from time to time, cheerfully speak of its history.
The Asarnows enjoyed entertaining and would invite friends to come here for a day of relaxation and fun. Friends enjoyed their time at the Lodge so much, that the word got out, and friends who visited soon became friends-of-friends, and eventually strangers began showing up to enjoy the grounds. By 1933, the grounds had become so popular that the Asarnows made the logical choice to start charging a $.25/person entrance fee to the public.
The Asarnows enjoyed entertaining and would invite friends to come here for a day of relaxation and fun. Friends enjoyed their time at the Lodge so much, that the word got out, and friends who visited soon became friends-of-friends, and eventually strangers began showing up to enjoy the grounds. By 1933, the grounds had become so popular that the Asarnows made the logical choice to start charging a $.25/person entrance fee to the public.
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We offer dynamic, engaging team building activities and corporate social responsibility programs in centrally located. Create opportunities for groups of people to work with each other to accomplish goals and objectives. CSR Programs are a great way to strengthen work relationships and network in a fun and dynamic way, with the added bonus of giving back to the community!
The party experts at Forest Lodge are poised to transform your next event into an environment that highlights a theme, reflects a culture, or steps back in time. The following is a sample of the exciting themes we have to offer, which can be added to any of our events. Please contact your Forest Lodge Representative to discuss developing your own customized theme outing!.
No need to travel all the way to Germany; celebrate Oktoberfest right here with us at Forest Lodge! We have everything you need to put together your "Wies'n" feast, complete with beers, wines, and mouth-watering German foods, like spaetzle, brats, spatzle, and knodel! While enjoying the day on our lush grounds taking in authentic German entertainment and decor, you'll think you're in Munich!
At Forest Lodge Catering & Events located in peaceful Warren, New Jersey, our goal is to make your imagination become a reality. Our diverse grounds, architectural features, recreational amenities, decor, and catering options allow for complete customization, making us an ideal choice for your next informal party or elegant affair.
Reviews (30)
Thomas Skalnik
Dec 06, 2021
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Forest lodge and their staff are amazing. From the start of our wedding planning to the end which lasted a year, Anthony was right by our side to help with it all. The wedding ceremony and reception were amazing, and the staff were very attentive to everyone’s needs. Nobody ever had to ask for anything, especially the bride and groom. They were always very helpful and ensuring that we were taken care of. 10/10 recommend this venue!
Jennifer Horton
Nov 14, 2021
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My husband and I were married at the Forest Lodge on October 30th and it is difficult to put into words how beautiful and how special our wedding day was, thanks to the wonderful staff at the Forest Lodge. On our first visit, we knew that this was the place for us. The staff, most especially Anthony and Sean, were phenomenal. They made sure every detail was perfect and exactly the way we wanted it to be. They coordinated and communicated with our vendors to ensure schedules were followed and everything went smoothly. They knew what our vision was and made it our reality. On our wedding day, the
Tara Cormier
Nov 14, 2021
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From beginning to end our wedding was a dream. We booked during the height of COVID-19 and wanted to be certain we had access to and indoor/outdoor space. The space was beautiful and the food was amazing. There were plenty of places to take nice pictures. Nothing though compares to the actual service provided by the staff. My bridal attendant/ bestie was Caitlin. I had no idea I would have her there, but boy was I glad she was. This woman had my back the whole day. She made sure I was fed and hydrated. The team also Extended this courtesy to my mother. Sean helped Me plan and Kathy was my
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Robert Miskura
Nov 14, 2021
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From the father of the bride! Just had my daughter's wedding and reception at Forest Lodge. If there was a word that could go beyond PERFECT I would use it. Every aspect of the wedding was a father's dream. Anthony and Sean and all the staff were amazing. My daughter's day started early in the AM in the bridal suite (what a suite it is) and throughout the day and night everything just got better and better. The food was great...the hot apple cider started the afternoon for our guests - the cocktail hour was so well serviced and the staff so attentive and dinner was just out of this world. The whole
April Parente
Nov 05, 2021
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I can’t rave about this venue enough!!! I got married at the Forest Lodge on 9/18/21 in the Sherwood Chalet room and everything exceeded all our expectations! The food is amazing and the service was on point! The whole staff (especially Anthony, Charlotte(bridal attendant) and Sean) was so nice and very attentive, making sure my husband, myself, our bridal party, and parents were taking very well care of! The venue space (inside and outside) is so beautiful as is and didn’t need much decor to bring my vision to life.
Anthony was our main point of contact throughout the planning process and
Anthony was our main point of contact throughout the planning process and
Samantha Riley
Oct 30, 2021
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We just got married at the Sherwood Chalet this past weekend (10/23/21) and WE LOVED IT! Sean and Anthony were literally the most easy going people we’ve ever worked with (and funny!). Everything went so smoothly and the food was incredible! We were able to customize our menu and add/remove things from our package. Kathy and Anna were our bridal attendants that evening and they made us feel like celebrities lol. The whole staff was incredible too! We loved this place so much that they will be the first venue we will call when looking to host any kind of events in the future. Thank you Forest
Rma Network
Oct 29, 2021
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They did a fantastic job with our Employee Appreciation event for our 350+ employees. The staff was super accommodating, the facility is well-maintained, the food was plentiful and delicious and the activities they arranged offered something fun for everyone. We would definitely consider them for a future event.
Mackenzie Stahl
Oct 25, 2021
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I honestly can’t say enough good things about forest lodge, Sean, Anthony, Jill and even my girl Anna. I am a VERY casual bride that didn’t want to do too much. I’m not about tradition, but I wanted to have fun. They did absolutely everything for me and made it so easy for me to literally just show up and be happy. We had our celebration all outdoors under the beautiful pavilion. We had so many games out for kids to keep busy. The buffet was amazing. Dance floor was bumpin all night. Drinks were flowing, and smiles didn’t leave anyone’s face. I highly recommend using them for any and
Dominique R.
Oct 18, 2021
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McKayla B.
Oct 18, 2021
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This was the best place to have our wedding shower! They went allll out for it. Everything was outside and covered. There were games, a nice bar, great dance area under the tent. The staff was incredible. Everyone had an amazing time. I highly recommend using them for any type of party!! Can't wait to come back one day... maybe for an anniversary :)
Laura Pflug
Sep 29, 2021
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The Forest Lodge was the perfect place for our daughter's wedding venue, and we were happy with the level of service, coordination, and price. When we went for the tasting, it was surprising to see the room filled with other clients; it should probably be mentioned that it is a group event. With great weather, we were able to take advantage of the beautiful outdoor gazebo and patio for the ceremony. Our family and guests enjoyed the patio deck, fire pit area, and outdoor areas for cocktail hour and throughout the evening. Some of the cocktail weiners were a little over done, but the rest of hors
Shannon
Aug 02, 2021
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I got married at The Forest Lodge aka The Sherwood Chalet on Friday 6.11.21. We had an amazing experience. Everything was great from the initial venue tour, the food/cake tasting and rehearsal all the way up to the actual wedding day. The place is naturally beautiful inside and out so you don't need many decorations. The staff was very accommodating to our wants and needs. The bridal suite was also perfect and well stocked. We dealt with a few different people due to some of the staff was changing, but Jimena (my bridal attendant) and Anthony (the coordinator) were amazing and very comforting
Robert L.
May 26, 2021
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Had my wedding at Forest Lodge in May 2021 and cannot overstate how amazing this venue was. Anthony and his staff treated us like royalty and were so attentive to our needs on the big day.
We decided to make our wedding completely outdoors. Ceremony and cocktail hour in the Sherwood Chalet patio area and reception in the Maple Grove area where they just renovated the entire space, added a tent alongside the pavilion, and spruced up all the grounds around the area. It was gorgeous! We fit 150 people here with space to spare.
Leading up to the wedding Anthony made us feel so comfortable and would
We decided to make our wedding completely outdoors. Ceremony and cocktail hour in the Sherwood Chalet patio area and reception in the Maple Grove area where they just renovated the entire space, added a tent alongside the pavilion, and spruced up all the grounds around the area. It was gorgeous! We fit 150 people here with space to spare.
Leading up to the wedding Anthony made us feel so comfortable and would
Daniel N.
Apr 26, 2021
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Adriana M.
Sep 23, 2020
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After Covid threw a wrench in our destination wedding, we were fortunate enough to find Forest Lodge. We had our wedding this past weekend outdoors at their Sherwood Chalet. Linda & Anthony helped pull together the most amazing wedding in just one month.
The space itself is gorgeous, and they allowed us to customize it however we wanted, keeping it intimate and fun. The food & drinks were delicious.
Linda, thank you so much for going above and beyond to accommodate us on such short notice, and keeping me calm along the way. Having you there for our wedding was a treat, you went above
The space itself is gorgeous, and they allowed us to customize it however we wanted, keeping it intimate and fun. The food & drinks were delicious.
Linda, thank you so much for going above and beyond to accommodate us on such short notice, and keeping me calm along the way. Having you there for our wedding was a treat, you went above
Marc F.
Feb 10, 2020
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We attended a pto party at the forest lodge this Saturday. The facility staff is a true five start crew ! The forest lodge reminds me of a country club with a pool and outside facility for summer parties . The main building that houses the events such as weddings , birthday party , and other family or township events. We had a amazing dj that's was brought in by the Watchung pto and photo booth that was a big hit! There were about 70 kids or more running around ect but the stafff was excellent in dealing with them . The negative part was they had to put up a tent outside with heaters but sorta
Angela P.
Nov 06, 2019
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Words fail me to describe how wonderful our wedding day was at the forest lodge.
Our wedding was 11/01/19 and it was a dream come true!!
We saw the venue for the very first time last winter and met with Abby and VP, Linda. After we booked in the spring we mainly dealt with Scott , the event manager. I can't say enough about Scott, I had a vision and he brought it to life. Scott stayed late many times to meet with us, he listened, he offered suggestions and called us to double check when he wasn't sure about something. But most of all, Scott has a very calming effect.
We were very nervous
Our wedding was 11/01/19 and it was a dream come true!!
We saw the venue for the very first time last winter and met with Abby and VP, Linda. After we booked in the spring we mainly dealt with Scott , the event manager. I can't say enough about Scott, I had a vision and he brought it to life. Scott stayed late many times to meet with us, he listened, he offered suggestions and called us to double check when he wasn't sure about something. But most of all, Scott has a very calming effect.
We were very nervous
Karen A.
Jul 16, 2019
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We had the pleasure of having our wedding reception at Sherwood Chalet this past Saturday. I can't say enough about what an amazing wedding and reception this was from start to finish. Scott, Linda and Abby were so accommodating and understanding leading up to the event. We planned our wedding mostly from GA and the planning process with the venue was seamless! Scott was our main coordinators and he was just AMAZING! We felt like a King and Queen on our wedding day. Thanks to Scott, Abby, Thomas, Angelia, Linda, the entire wait staff, chefs and of course our lovely bartenders. Without
Jamie T.
Feb 07, 2019
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Stephen Z.
Dec 02, 2018
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Donna R.
Nov 06, 2018
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I have been coming here off and on for many years.
I had two multi-class HS reunions over the past 4 years which were held here and I was on the committee, along with my most recent visit in Oct for their yearly Octoberfest.
The Forest Lodge is a large outdoor venue that can handle a wedding, reunion, or large party. There is the Sherwood Chalet indoor facility that can be used for parties or conference room too. This is open all year round.
There are 75,000 sq ft of covered pavilions and tented areas open style but convenient if it rains. and shaded picnic groves.There is plenty of tables and
I had two multi-class HS reunions over the past 4 years which were held here and I was on the committee, along with my most recent visit in Oct for their yearly Octoberfest.
The Forest Lodge is a large outdoor venue that can handle a wedding, reunion, or large party. There is the Sherwood Chalet indoor facility that can be used for parties or conference room too. This is open all year round.
There are 75,000 sq ft of covered pavilions and tented areas open style but convenient if it rains. and shaded picnic groves.There is plenty of tables and
Ashley L.
Oct 31, 2018
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Most AMAZING VENUE!!! Forest lodge is so accommodating, friendly and professional!! Forest Lodge was the first venue that we went to and every venue after that couldn't even compare. They were so willing to make our day exactly how we wanted and made sure to take notes and pay attention to the details we wanted! The whole planning process was smooth and stress free! Our wedding day went off without a hitch it was beyond perfect and I recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful venue with amazing staff!! You can't beat the value and quality that Forest Lodge provides, your treated like
Melissa P.
Sep 11, 2018
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I just had my wedding at Forest Lodge in the Sherwood Chalet room this past Saturday and everything was PERFECT! We had about 125 guests at our wedding. I want to start out by saying I like the flexibility of Forest Lodge where you could pick a theme and hit the ground running with it! I liked the laid-back ambiance at Forest Lodge and it is perfect for any event. Scott Dublin was my Maître d' and he was professional, detail oriented and extremely easy to work with. Linda Tyler was the owner and she was also great to work with and very responsive.
Although the weather was not exactly on
Although the weather was not exactly on
Phil K.
Jun 12, 2018
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Ellen S.
Apr 07, 2018
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Sandra C.
Apr 01, 2018
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Jamie A.
Nov 07, 2017
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We got married at Forest Lodge on 10/6/17. The wedding was absolutely beautiful but even better it was so much fun. People have been telling me how much they truly enjoyed themselves at our wedding. That makes me so happy. The Sherwood Chalet at Forest Lodge is a beautiful venue. We had 125 guests and it was perfect. Matt was amazing! He helped with every detail. He made sure we were happy throughout the night. He even made sure to bring me the vegetarian offerings from the cocktail hour so I wouldn't have to hunt them down which I just thought was so sweet. Linda was also great! She was
Victoria B.
Sep 13, 2015
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This.letter I sent to them and definetely recomend Forest Lodge.
Dear Marci
I want to express my gratitude for everything, Forest Lodge is a beautiful, all of your co-workers are excellent ( they all helped with a beautiful and professional attitude), the food was delicious (got a lot of compliments), the bartender (excellent girl), also for pulling out for us on missing things ( like the cake topper ), the dress for my sister in-law, overall the entire service is a ***** 5 star .
My family thanks all of you once again for making this special day "SPECIAL".
Vicky and Family
Dear Marci
I want to express my gratitude for everything, Forest Lodge is a beautiful, all of your co-workers are excellent ( they all helped with a beautiful and professional attitude), the food was delicious (got a lot of compliments), the bartender (excellent girl), also for pulling out for us on missing things ( like the cake topper ), the dress for my sister in-law, overall the entire service is a ***** 5 star .
My family thanks all of you once again for making this special day "SPECIAL".
Vicky and Family
Phil L.
Oct 05, 2014
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For my company I'm the head of HR and being a one man department means that I am also responsible for planning all the company parties. Forest Lodge was an incredible space and it was absolutely perfect for our 4th of July picnic. Since it was the day before the 4th, we had the entire place to ourselves which was amazing. From the time I started planning and booking the event Forest Lodge really took care of everything. They were slightly more expensive than when I would organize everything from catering, event space, etc., but the beauty was I didn't have to do a thing other than
Ming M.
Jul 20, 2012
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This place reeks of rancid oil that they use to fry the French fries and frozen chicken. The food was horrible, the cheapest junk that even public schools won't serve to kids who don't know better. You need to stand in line for different foods, one line for hot dogs and hamburgers, one line for chicken and fries, etc. If you are at an event with hundreds of people, you would need to stand in line for 20 minutes for a hot dog, then get up and stand in line again for something else. Even the ice cream was cheap chemical weird stuff. Pool was dirty.
