Wedding Venues Close to St. Louis

• Grand Ballroom: 2,900 square feet of flexible venue space with a great atmosphere and view to enhance your reception. The conference area can accommodate up to 250 guests and can be sectioned off to cater to smaller receptions.

• Great Room: This massive 5,300 square foot room embodies the character and ambiance of the Lodge featuring a 50ft ceiling, a massive fireplace, wood and limestone floors and massive wood pillars.  As a gorgeous ceremony location, the Great Room is the perfect place to start your journey together.

• The Lawn: A beautifully shaded stretch of park land between the main Lodge and cabins makes for the perfect outdoor wedding venue.  The deep greens and bold browns are stunning in the spring and summer months.  And with the autumn come the most beautiful oranges and reds as the trees change their camouflage.

A Night of Romance Package

Surprise your special someone with A Night of Romance Package for only $70. Add this package to your room reservation at Pere Marquette Lodge and receive a $50 voucher to be used for dinner in the Lodge Restaurant, a chilled bottle of champagne and a delicious 1lb box of Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate…chocolates. Does not include taxes or room reservation. Call 618-786-2331 or visit us online at www.pmlodge.netfor details. More Packages

Raging Rivers Waterpark Package

Join us at the Lodge and enjoy a day of fun in the sun for $45. Add this package to your room reservation at Pere Marquette Lodge and receive a $20 voucher to be used for breakfast in the Lodge Restaurant and 2 tickets to Raging Rivers Water Park in Grafton, IL. Then take your wet swimsuits home in a souvenir Pere Marquette Lodge Drawstring Bag. Does not include taxes or room reservation, available Sundays – Thursdays. Additional tickets can be purchased at the Front Desk any day of the week. Call 618-786-2331 or visit us online at www.pmlodge.net for details. Raging Rivers hours and dates of operation can be found on their website; www.ragingrivers.com

Hikers Delight Package

Make new family memories as you explore the miles of scenic trails and gorgeous outlooks of Pere Marquette State Park.  Add this package to your room reservation at Pere Marquette Lodge for only $15 and receive a hiking trail map, 4 bottles of water, 4 granola bars and a Pere Marquette Lodge drawstring bag. Does not include taxes or room reservations, restrictions apply. One package per room per night.  Packages cannot be combined with a Mary Michelle Wine Club or any other advertised discounts. Package reservations cannot be made online. Please call 618-786-2331 to make your reservations today!

Throwback Eagle Package

Pere Marquette Lodge is celebrating 75 years in business! Consider a time when the depression was waning, the Lincoln Continental was the car of choice and a room with two twin beds at the Lodge was only $17. Help us honor our 1940 debut with this package that includes dinner and breakfast off of a select menu, two drink vouchers and your room all for just $99 plus tax and service charges. Based on double occupancy, available Sunday through Thursday on select dates in January and February 2015, Restrictions apply. This package is not adjustable or upgradable. One package per room per night.  Packages cannot be combined with a Mary Michelle Wine Club or any other advertised discounts. Package reservations cannot be made online. Please call 618-786-2331 to make your reservations today!

Team Building

Encourage success, cooperation and team spirit with these team building opportunities close to St. Louis.

• YMCA Team Building: Watch as your team comes together to complete challenges by using their ingenuity, creativity and leadership.

• Parasailing Adventure: Build strong relationships while soaring above the mighty Illinois River.

• Zipline Tours: Join in a shared adventure that will keep them on their feet, or rather, off of them!

• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater: Tear down the walls and get everyone on the same team with these hilarious interactive shows.

• Guided Hikes: Promotes cooperation and persistence. Watch as your team climbs a mountain and reaps the benefits.

• Campfire Connection: Join together around our fire pit to create more meaningful relationships and open the door to creativity.

For additional information or to reserve your date, please contact us at 618-786-2331 extension 339 or request a proposal.

Prepare Your Bus Tour

Bus your tour up the gorgeous Great River Road National Scenic Byway on your way to the historic Pere Marquette Lodge build by the CCC. Let your group enjoy the Lodge’s famous fried chicken, take in a murder mystery or a river boat cruise on the sparkling Illinois River.

Organize Your Private Event

Featuring vaulted ceilings and an unparalleled rustic charm, Pere Marquette Lodge is the perfect venue for your next event. Our experienced banquette staff will serve your group with the highest standards of professionalism with catering matched perfectly to your needs.

Plan Your Meeting

Meeting at an off-site location can increase the overall productivity, recharge the batteries, improve the moral and even increase the creativity of your team with over 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. Leave the distractions of the office behind and let us worry about the details.

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Happy Holidays from your friends here at Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center!

Historic Wing Lodge Rooms

As the name suggests these rooms were original to the Lodge. They have been in operation since 1940. These rooms are often requested because some of them offer the best views of the Illinois River. These rooms are accessible by stairs only.

New Wing Lodge Rooms

The new wing Lodge rooms were added during the renovation of 1988, all of these rooms are conveniently located near the Mary Michelle Winery, the Game Room, and the Pool which also features a dry sauna, hot tub, and exercise room. This wing of the Lodge is on a first and second level served by an elevator.

Room Amenities

All of our guest rooms have a private bath, guest controlled heat and air, dresser, cable television, radio, telephone with data port, coffee maker, coffee and amenities, and hair dryer.

Each of our rooms are unique and may have any combination of the following: bunk beds, table & chairs, pullout sofa, electric Insert fireplace, pool view, river view, or park view.

Cabin Rooms

The cabin rooms offer a slightly more private stay and exude a rustic ambiance which can only be matched by the Great Room in the main Lodge. Each cabin houses 3 separate hotel rooms (for example rooms 301, 302, and 303 are all located in the Lassalle Cabin) and guests can take a short 150ft walk across the grounds to utilize Lodge services.

Welcome to the most extraordinary State Park Lodge in Illinois!

Welcome to the most extraordinary State Park Lodge in Illinois! Built by hand by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression in Pere Marquette State Park, the historic Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center is an awe-inspiring structure of limestone and massive timbers.

Grand Ballroom!

2,900 square feet of flexible venue space with a great atmosphere and view to enhance your reception. The conference area can accommodate up to 250 guests and can be sectioned off to cater to smaller receptions.

Weddings!

Located on 8,500 wooded acres east of St Louis, Pere Marquette Lodge is a grand, historic building built in the 1930s. With its awe-inspiring Great Room and beautiful grounds, Pere Marquette Lodge offers a truly unparalleled site for your bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony and reception in the St Louis area. Our seasoned team is ready to accommodate your perfectly unforgettable wedding.

Review!

"Awesome, This place is located so close to the St. Louis area yet while we were there it seemed so far away. My wife and I enjoyed our stay in one of the stone cottages. We had a wonderful meal in the lodge then shared a bottle of wine pool side. The lobby is one of the coolest anywhere and the history of how it was built made me appreciate it even more. We will be back again!”

Winery Hours!

Monday – Thursday: 3pm-Dusk

Friday: 3pm – 11pm

Saturday: 2pm – 11pm

Sunday: 1pm – Dusk