MCKENZIE WILDERNESS ESTATE

FAR ENOUGH AWAY TO FEEL MAGICAL

Imagine saying ‘I do’ drenched in 100 acres of untouched Adirondack wilderness, dancing under the stars, with complete privacy from the bustling, outside world. Well, that’s what we do best! McKenzie Wilderness Estate is our private wedding and event venue where you and your guests will experience the magic of our mountains while our team ensures every detail of your wedding dreams is brought to life.

Located just moments between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, MWE is easy to get to but easy to miss since we are tucked so carefully in the land. You and your guests will have exclusive access to our entire estate. Seal the deal on our epic ceremony lawn with 360 mountain views in the distance. Then meander down an enchanted forest path, toasting to your love, to the stunning, clear tents where you will dance the night away engulfed in nature.

Our clear topped tents are sleek and spectacular and completely customizable for you to infuse with all of your most personal and sparkly ideas that truly make your wedding yours. We can’t wait to work with you!

Aerial view of a large greenhouse surrounded by a dense forest with fall foliage, situated in a mountainous area.

OUR SPACES

Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom exchanging vows in front of seated guests, set against a scenic mountain landscape under a clear sky.

CEREMONY ON THE LAWN

Outdoor wedding reception under a glass pavilion with string lights in a wooded area during autumn, guests socializing and standing in small groups.

COCKTAIL TENT

RECEPTION TENT

FAQs

  • The rental fee varies based on time of the year and day of the week but start around $15,000. Please reach out and we can share pricing based on your vision for your wedding!

  • You will have exclusive access to the McKenzie Wilderness Estate. All packages include our magical, clear topped Losberger De Boer Levo reception tent and matching cocktail tent to make the entire experience feel like an escape to a secret garden. We include tables/ chairs for up to 250 guests, a dance floor and stage, power and lighting, and a catering tent with many ways to customize and ensure your wedding is uniquely yours.

  • Yes! This is YOUR wedding and we welcome all of your favorite vendors. We also have fantastic relationships with many local and extremely talented vendors we’d love to share with you.

  • Yes! Your wedding planner will work with our venue manager to ensure every detail is executed for you. We have planners we’d love to recommend if you’re interested.

  • Yes! We have parking to accomodate up to 75 cars and transportation vehicles.

  • Every wedding package ensures you have access to the venue for the entire day of your wedding (7 AM to 11 PM). Want more time? Great! We can create a custom package for your needs that grants you access to the venue for the entire weekend+!

  • Well it POURED during ours. We pivoted and had our ceremony in the cocktail tent. Luckily we have 2 clear top tents so we have plenty of options for creating a special rain plan with you.

The McKenzie Wilderness Estate was the wedding venue of my dreams! It was so unique compared to any other venue I’ve ever seen before, and the owners make you feel like family. I felt completely connected to nature, surrounded by the most beautiful landscape. If you’re lucky enough to have your ceremony up on the hill with the mountains in the background, that alone will seal the deal and have you looking no further! There is truly nothing like MWE and I highly recommend this venue if you want a wedding people will be raving about for years to come! I continue to receive compliments on how beautiful my venue and my wedding was and that is all thanks to MWE.

-Katie & Kevin

IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS
our chic tent is your blank canvas

A decorated outdoor dining table with floral arrangements, candles, and a backdrop of hanging flower garlands in shades of orange, pink, and white.
A small wooden boat painted blue with yellow accents, named 'Blue Belle,' displayed on a wooden stand outdoors with a white tent in the background.
A beautifully decorated outdoor dining table with a wooden surface, set with woven placemats, green napkins with handwritten names, silverware, white plates, and floral centerpieces in glass vases. There are white candles and scattered flower petals on the ground underneath.
A rustic wooden dining table decorated with small vases of peach, pink, and white flowers, candles, and neatly arranged tableware, set on a green grassy surface with wood chips scattered nearby, suitable for an outdoor event or wedding.
A cheese and charcuterie platter with grapes, strawberries, dried berries, assorted cheeses, meats, and a dipping sauce.
Large floral arrangement with pink, orange, peach, purple, and green flowers hanging above a DJ booth decorated with white flowers, set inside a white tent with string lights.
A long wooden dining table set for a celebration with floral centerpieces, candles, glasses, and place settings featuring napkins and flatware, in a bright, decorated tent.

OUR STORY

Welcome! We are Sean and Jessi O’Malley, owners of, and the first couple to be married at, the McKenzie Wilderness Estate. We’re so happy you’ve found us! When we were looking for a wedding venue we wanted somewhere in the Lake Placid area that would accommodate our wedding of 200+ guests in a way that felt romantic, high end, and drenched in the outdoors. In order to make our wedding just how we wanted it, we built our own venue. And now we’re delighted to share it with you. We’re obsessed with our clear tent that showcases the pocket of nature it’s nestled in and we can’t wait to see your ideas for how to make it your own. We’ve met fantastic vendors, and fully welcome any of your own on the property, who we know can make your style of wedding a reality on our plot of land. Now let’s get you married!

XO, Sean and Jessi