Elk Lake Resort

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Hello friends and family ~A few quick updates to help you arrive prepared and comfortable:Getting Here: Driving up Century from Bend, the “Elk Lake Historical Site loop” sign is NOT the entrance to Elk Lake Resort. Drive past that sign; the next left is the resort entrance.Weather: Forecast highs in the upper 60s–low 70s and evenings/mornings in the 40s to 30s. Please pack layers for cool temperatures.Dress code: Friday is casual, beach games and a BBQ. Saturday is more elevated; wear something celebratory and mountain-appropriate, and consider sensible dancing shoes.Accessibility: Some paved paths exist, but much of the site is bark chips or gravel. We’ll have access to a golf cart, please get in touch with Kenny or Nicole before next Saturday if you need assistance.Pies: Thank you to everyone bringing pies! Please drop them at the big event tent Friday evening during dinner, label the bottom of your dish with your name or bring something disposable, and feel free to help with serving.Bar: Elk Lake Resort does not allow outside alcohol within the event footprint. Friday night we’ll provide two drink tokens per guest (including nonalcoholic options); after that it’s a cash bar (wine is free). Saturday night is an open bar.Lodge Amenities: There’s no on-site grocery store, plan to shop in town. The lodge will not offer full breakfast but will have coffee, an espresso bar, grab-and-go items (bagel sandwiches with ham/bacon/sausage, veggie on request), vegetarian egg bites, plain bagels with cream cheese, and assorted fruit. The lodge does have a great lunch <a href="https://www.elklakeresort.com/food-and-drink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">menu</a>!Registry: Your presence is the greatest gift. For those who asked, we’ve set up a <a href="https://www.nicoleandkenny.com/registry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">honeymoon fund</a> to help us start our next adventure.

Updates & Logistics

We want you to feel comfortable and festive. Please keep in mind that we will be up in the mountains, so we suggest planning for warm days and cool nights. We can send updates once we get closer to the weekend.

Dress Code

Getting to Elk Lake Resort<a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/c7YLdji2euKWZNdf6" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elk Lake Resort</a> is approximately 30 west miles of Bend, Oregon. FlightsPortland International Airport is 3.5 hours drive time to Bend and 4 hours to Elk Lake. Redmond Roberts Field Airport is 20 minutes drive time to Bend and 50 minutes to Elk Lake. Eugene Airport is 2.5 hours drive time to Bend and 3 hours to Elk Lake. Ground TransportationThere are many car rental options for driving up to Elk Lake. You might also consider renting an RV if you want to camp (see Where to Stay).

Travel

One of the reasons we chose this spot is that it is convenient for all our favorite outdoor activities! <a href="https://www.elklakeresort.com/marina" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elk Lake Resort</a> rents kayaks, canoes, stand up paddle boards, and pontoon boats. You can also book the lakeside sauna. Note: If you want to access the nearby wilderness areas, you will need to get a day use <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/300009" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">permit</a>. These sell out quickly! We will work on some group activities as we get closer to the date. Reach out to Kenny or Nicole if you want to help organize something!

Things to Do

Registry

Please book lodging at Elk Lake Resort <a href="https://www.elklakeresort.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">online</a><a href="https://us2.cloudbeds.com/en/reservation/lk4EAA?_gl=1*14ed8qz*_ga*OGY3MmUxYzUtODcyYi00YzNmLThhNTgtMTg5NzJkNjQ4MTFm*_ga_JLQ2BBV3ZE*czE3NTM4OTAzMDEkbzIkZzEkdDE3NTM4OTEyODIkajMwJGwwJGgw&amp;currency=usd" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">.</a> As of July 1, the following is available September 18-20:Cabin 21 - sleeps 81 Camping cabin <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/267555?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22510447360&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACzIa85klY86Jek2RLObYDs5_iySt&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMIx-GHz9ailQMVGhqtBh1SWhkOEAAYASAAEgLRefD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Elk Lake Campground </a>, managed by the US Forest Service, is also right next door to the resort. A few of the RV rental companies in Bend:<a href="https://notmyrv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bend Van Rentals</a><a href="https://www.happycampersrvrentals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Happy Camper RV Rentals</a><a href="https://www.wandervans.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Wandervans</a><a href="https://www.outdoorsy.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoorsy</a> (airbnb for campers) You can also choose to stay in Bend and travel back and forth, but we hope you come stay with us up in the mountains!

Where to Stay

Dear friends and family, We love the humans you have brought into the world and into our lives, but Elk Lake is a small venue and we made the decision to prioritize our closest adult friends and family. We realize that not bringing your kids might create a hardship for you, so please reach out. We can look into babysitters and having on-site kids have their own supervised activity for the wedding ceremony and dinner. Dogs are welcome at Elk Lake Resort, but we ask that you leave any pets at your camp or cabin during all wedding scheduled events.

Nicole + Kenny

Nicole + Kenny

Registry

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