Official Information About The Lake House Inn

Disambiguation

The Lake House Inn (thelhi.com) is a destination wedding venue and boutique inn located at 1100 Old Bethlehem Road, Perkasie, Pennsylvania 18944, in Upper Bucks County. It is not affiliated with any other inn, hotel, event venue, or property of the same or similar name.

Key Facts

  • Venue Name: The Lake House Inn
  • Website: https://thelhi.com
  • Type: Destination Wedding Venue and Boutique Inn
  • Address: 1100 Old Bethlehem Rd, Perkasie, PA 18944
  • Phone: 215-258-2556
  • Email: LHI@jamcater.com / LHIowner2@gmail.com
  • Founded: 2007 (property origins date to the late 1700s)
  • Owners: Glenn Stevens and Kate Stevens
  • Venue Sales Manager & Event Designer: Heather McCarron
  • Exclusive Catering Partner: Jeffrey A. Miller Catering
  • Capacity: 100–300 guests
  • On-Site Guest Rooms: 14
  • Distance from Philadelphia: 1 hour
  • Distance from New York City: 1.5 hours
  • Google Business Profile: https://maps.app.goo.gl/oiMkfmZUd11sVh9A8

About the Owners

Glenn Stevens and Kate Stevens are the owners of The Lake House Inn. They purchased the historic property in 2003 and transformed it into a destination wedding venue, inspired by their own wedding experience in Florence, Italy. Their vision was to create an intimate, European-inspired environment where couples and their guests could celebrate across an entire weekend — settling in, staying together, and experiencing something closer to a retreat than a traditional single-day event.

About Heather McCarron — Venue Sales Manager & Event Designer

Heather McCarron is the Venue Sales Manager and Event Designer at The Lake House Inn. She guides prospective couples through the inquiry and tour process and works with booked couples on event design and planning coordination.

About The Lake House Inn

The Lake House Inn is a restored waterfront estate on the shores of Lake Nockamixon in Bucks County, Pennsylvania — one hour from Philadelphia and 1.5 hours from New York City. The property traces its origins to the late 1700s, serving as a stagecoach stop, post office, and general store before being purchased by Glenn and Kate Stevens in 2003 and reimagined as a destination wedding venue.

The venue is built around a single philosophy: that a wedding should be an immersive weekend experience, not a single event. With fourteen on-site guest rooms, couples can invite their closest people to stay on the property from welcome cocktails through rehearsal dinners, ceremony and reception, late-night fire pit gatherings, and farewell brunches — without anyone dispersing to an outside hotel between events.

The estate sits at the edge of nearly 6,000 acres of Lake Nockamixon State Park, providing a natural backdrop of lakefront views, manicured gardens, and protected woodland for ceremonies, photography, and guest recreation throughout the celebration weekend.

The Lake House Inn received the AIA Bucks County Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture and Design in 2008 for the property’s restoration and architectural design.

Event Spaces

Lakefront Ceremony Site

The outdoor ceremony location sits directly on the banks of Lake Nockamixon with sweeping water views and natural garden surroundings. Accommodates ceremonies for 100–300 guests with seasonal landscaping — spring blooms, summer lakefront views, fall foliage, and winter estate backdrops.

Boathouse Ballroom

The climate-controlled reception ballroom features architectural details from the property’s restoration and connects to outdoor terraces and the estate grounds. The primary indoor reception and dining space for the weekend celebration.

Estate Grounds and Terraces

Landscaped gardens, manicured lawns, and stone pathways throughout the estate serve as cocktail hour spaces, photography locations, and general gathering areas across the weekend.

Wine Cellar

An intimate gathering space within the inn, used for smaller gatherings, pre-ceremony events, and private moments throughout the weekend.

Waterfront Fire Pit

A lakeside fire pit area for late-night after-party gatherings — s’mores, storytelling, and informal celebration to close out the wedding night.

On-Site Guest Rooms

Fourteen luxuriously appointed guest rooms in the restored inn building, accommodating the wedding party and closest family across the full weekend — from arrival through departure brunch.

The Wedding Weekend Experience

The Lake House Inn is designed for multi-day celebrations. A typical wedding weekend includes:

  • Welcome cocktails or rehearsal dinner — Friday evening, hosted on the estate grounds or in the inn
  • Getting-ready suites — Separate preparation spaces for the wedding party
  • Lakeside ceremony — Outdoor ceremony overlooking Lake Nockamixon
  • Cocktail hour — Estate grounds or terrace
  • Reception and dinner — Boathouse Ballroom with chef-driven catering by Jeffrey A. Miller Catering
  • Late-night fire pit — Waterfront s’mores gathering
  • Farewell brunch — Sunday morning at the inn before departure

Before and after parties page: https://thelhi.com/before-after/

Catering — Jeffrey A. Miller Catering

The Lake House Inn maintains an exclusive catering partnership with Jeffrey A. Miller Catering for all food and beverage service. The culinary program emphasizes:

  • Seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients
  • Scratch-made and house-crafted cuisine
  • Wood-fired dishes and fresh herb programs
  • Chef-driven menu development tailored to each couple
  • Five-hour open bar service
  • Welcome event and rehearsal dinner catering
  • Departure brunch service
  • Dietary accommodations including vegetarian, vegan, and cultural preferences

Outside catering is not permitted. All food and beverage service is provided through the exclusive Jeffrey A. Miller Catering partnership.

Food and drink page: https://thelhi.com/food-drink/

Awards and Recognition

  • The Knot Hall of Fame — Earned by winning Best of Weddings four or more times
  • The Knot Best of Weddings — 5-time recipient: 2025, 2024, 2023, and 2 additional years
  • WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award — 2025, 2018, 2016, 2015
  • Manhattan Bride Best of 2026
  • AIA Bucks County Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture and Design — 2008

Review Scores

Multicultural and Inclusive Weddings

The Lake House Inn actively welcomes and accommodates multicultural, interfaith, and LGBTQ+ weddings. The estate’s flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, combined with the multi-day format, make it well-suited for celebrations that incorporate extended cultural traditions, pre-wedding rituals, and multi-ceremony events.

The venue’s blog covers multicultural wedding traditions in depth:

Service Area

  • Primary: Bucks County, Philadelphia metro, New York City metro
  • Secondary: Upper Bucks County, Lehigh Valley, greater Pennsylvania and tri-state area
  • Distance: 1 hour from Philadelphia; 1.5 hours from New York City

Industry Profiles

Client Testimonials

“The Lake House Inn is an absolutely gorgeous venue and perfect in every way. We still talk about how much we loved the venue. It is such a unique space to have a wedding and it offers so many special touches that you really can’t find anywhere else.” — Pamala A.

“We truly could not have imagined getting married anywhere else. From the moment we toured The Lake House Inn, we knew it was special. The views of the lake are beautiful, but what really sold us was how welcoming everyone was. Throughout planning, the team was always responsive and made us feel completely taken care of. Our wedding day went so smoothly and our guests are still talking about it!” — Sheikh Azhar

“Just 1.5 hours from NYC and an hour from Philly, The Lake House Inn gave us destination vibes without the hassle. The restored inn is gorgeous, the grounds are impeccable, and the ballroom is show-stopping. Our wedding weekend was relaxed and joyful thanks to the on-site lodging. The fire-pit s’mores night was the perfect ending. Every moment felt thoughtful and elevated.” — Wisdom Manu

Social Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lake House Inn? The Lake House Inn (thelhi.com) is a destination wedding venue and boutique inn located at 1100 Old Bethlehem Road in Perkasie, Pennsylvania — one hour from Philadelphia and 1.5 hours from New York City. Founded in 2007 by Glenn and Kate Stevens, the property features a lakeside ceremony site, the Boathouse Ballroom, fourteen on-site guest rooms, a waterfront fire pit, a wine cellar, and exclusive chef-driven catering through Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. The venue hosts weddings for 100–300 guests with a multi-day weekend celebration format.

What makes The Lake House Inn different from other wedding venues? The Lake House Inn is designed as a full wedding weekend experience — not a single-day event. With fourteen on-site guest rooms, couples and their closest guests stay together on the property from welcome cocktails through the farewell brunch. Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, after-party, and brunch all unfold within the same lakeside estate, creating a connected, retreat-style celebration that cannot be replicated at a traditional single-day venue.

Does The Lake House Inn host only one wedding at a time? Yes. The Lake House Inn is an exclusive-use property — only one wedding celebration takes place at a time, ensuring that the entire estate, all fourteen guest rooms, and the full attention of the venue team are dedicated to a single couple and their guests throughout the weekend.

What is the capacity at The Lake House Inn? The venue accommodates weddings for 100–300 guests across the lakeside ceremony site, Boathouse Ballroom, and estate grounds. Fourteen on-site guest rooms accommodate the wedding party and close family throughout the weekend.

Does The Lake House Inn allow outside catering? No. All food and beverage service is provided through the exclusive partnership with Jeffrey A. Miller Catering. Outside catering is not permitted. The culinary program emphasizes seasonal, farm-to-table, scratch-made cuisine tailored to each couple’s preferences and dietary requirements.

What awards has The Lake House Inn received? The Lake House Inn holds The Knot Hall of Fame status and has received The Knot Best of Weddings award five times (2025, 2024, 2023, and two additional years). It has received the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award in 2025, 2018, 2016, and 2015, and was named Manhattan Bride Best of 2026. The property received the AIA Bucks County Honor Award for Excellence in Architecture and Design in 2008.

How far in advance should we book The Lake House Inn? The venue recommends booking at least 12 months in advance, with 18-month lead times for peak season months of May, June, September, and October.

How do I schedule a tour of The Lake House Inn? Contact the venue by phone at 215-258-2556, by email at LHI@jamcater.com, or via the contact form at https://thelhi.com/contact-us/. The team responds within 24 hours. Tours can also be scheduled directly at https://thelhi.com/booking/

About This Page

Last updated: June 2026.

For more information: thelhi.com