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The Lodge at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. Overlooking majestic Reeder Bay on beautiful Priest Lake, Idaho, Elkins lodge is the ultimate in rustic elegance. Every window offers a spectacular view of the surrounding Selkirk Mountain Range and the crystal clear blue waters of Priest Lake. The cedar log Lodge offers an award-winning
restaurant, Trapper Creek
Lounge and our reservation
desk for all our guests needs. Adjacent to the lodge is our. where you can find that perfect souvenir to remember your time at Elkins Resort and Priest Lake, Idaho. Elkins Resort is Idaho travel and tourism at its best. Elkins lodge is an inspiring destination for
weddings and events that visitors will never forget. Elkins Resort Fact Sheet. History Built by the Elkins family during the Depression Began as a summer fishing camp in 1932 Location In Reeder Bay on Priest Lake, Idaho 30 miles south of the Canadian border 40 miles north of Priest River via Highway 57 and Reeder Bay Road 90 miles from Spokane International
Airport Nestled in the Selkirk Mountain Range Accessible by car, float plane and boat Lodging Facilities 30 individual lakeside cedar log cabins equipped with full
kitchens and
bathrooms Fireplace cabins available Cabins sleep from 2 to 14 people Services Year-round, full-service resort Award-winning
restaurant serves
breakfast,
lunch and
dinner Live music in the
lounge on weekends June through August On-site store and gift
shop Rental equipment includes wakeboards, water
skis, mountain
bikes, canoes, kayaks, fishing boats and a pontoon boat On and off-site group and
wedding catering Transportation from the local airstrip is available Features Over 2000 feet of beach Marina with over 60 boat slips Automobile, boat and snowmobile gas Childrens playground World-famous huckleberry daiquiris Getaway and
golf packages available
Conference facilities for up to 75 people
Wedding facilities for up to 300 people Activities Summer activities include sky
skiing, biking, hiking, huckleberry and wild mushroom picking, water
skiing,
jet skiing, beach
volleyball, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing Winter activities include snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country
skiing Relaxing! Priest Lake Area Fact Sheet. 592 square miles Public Lands 523, 000 acres (combined USFS and Idaho State Lands) Population Estimated 750 year-round residents / estimated 3,200 including seasonal residents Elevation 2,438 feet at lake level to 7,600+ feet in surrounding mountains Nearest Cities Priest River, ID (30 miles / 1,860 population) Sandpoint, ID (50 miles / 7,920 population) Lake Size Lower Priest Lake: 23,300 surface acres / 72 miles of shoreline / 19 miles long / maximum width 4.5 miles / maximum depth 369 feet Upper Priest Lake: 1,338 surface acres / 8 miles of shoreline / 3.3 miles long / Maximum width 1 mile / maximum depth 112 feet Lodging Facilities 9 resorts / 159 units 2 BBs /
9 rooms 6 private RV parks / 125 spaces Public Campgrounds USFS; 14 campgrounds / 264 sites Priest Lake State Park; 3 campgrounds / 151 sites Dining 15
restaurants ranging from simple fare to award-winning gourmet establishments Public Recreation Facilities Priest Lake State Park (camping, hiking, beach, boating, water sports, swimming, picnic, summer nature programs, Nordic sports) Priest Lake Ranger District (camping, hiking, beach, boating, water sports, swimming, picnic, summer nature programs, Nordic sports) The Nordic
Center at Priest Lake (cross-country
skiing, snowshoeing) Priest Lake
Golf Club (18-hole, par 72 championship course) Priest Lake Snowmobile Trail System (400+ miles of groomed trails)
Weddings at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. Thank you for considering Elkins Resort on Priest Lake for your
wedding. We have been providing memorable
weddings and receptions for couples and their families for over eighteen years. We specialize in the outdoor
wedding experience utilizing the natural
beauty of the Selkirk Mountains, Priest Lake, and our lakefront location in Reeder Bay. Ceremonies are most often located on the front lawn of the lodge or on the beach overlooking Priest Lake. Combine our award winning culinary staff; with the natural
beauty of the Selkirk Mountains, our lodges lakefront location, and you have the ideal outdoor
wedding experience. Our staff will work closely with you to ensure that everything is perfect from the catering to the seating arrangements. Elkins Resort caters
weddings from seventy-five to three hundred people. Providing food and beverages for your guests is a large part of the planning process. We pride ourselves in the quality of our
cuisine. Catering costs begin at $30.00 per person and vary depending on your tastes and budget. The accommodations at Elkins Resort consist of 30 individual cabins, with a lodging capacity of 176 people. The cabins range in size, sleeping between two and fourteen people. Each cabin has a full
kitchen,
bathroom, and living area. Most have fireplaces and views of the lake.
Wedding ceremonies and receptions are held throughout the year, with the exception of July and August. View
Wedding Photo Gallery. In order to book your
wedding at Elkins Resort a non-refundable fee of $1500.00 is required. This insures that the lodge will be closed to the public for your
wedding and reception. We look forward to working with you to plan one of lifes most memorable occasions.
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Groups,
Weddings,
Conferences, Family Reunions and Holiday
Parties at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. Elkins Resort has been a family,
business and
wedding tradition since 1932. Located along the sandy shores of Reeder Bay, we offer the only year-round, cedar log cabin destination in the heart of the beautiful Selkirk mountain range. Return to the land of unspoiled
beauty, free from the rigors of city life and immerse yourself in the peaceful tranquility of this unique destination. Our award-winning
restaurant and cedar log lodge create the ideal location for any
wedding,
conference, reunion, or special event that you need planned. Many of these group functions are held on our beautiful front lawn facing the very impressive Selkirk Mountains and bordering the edge of stunning Priest Lake. In the summer months, quests enjoy
golf packages, fishing, hiking, boating and huckleberry daiquiris in Elkins
lounge. Groups can rent our pontoon boat and take a breathtaking
tour of Priest Lake, take a guided fishing
trip, and enjoy a BBQ catered by our incredible chefs. In the colder months groups can enjoy local sleigh rides, bonfires and hot chocolate, snowmobiling the backcountry, or just relaxing and absorbing the amazing tranquility that can always be found at Priest Lake. Take a look at the corresponding pages for information and specifics to plan your
conference,
wedding, or reunion. Come join us for your special event!
Employment - Jobs at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. Elkins Resort is a family destination resort located on the sandy shores of Priest Lake. We offer family vacations,
conferences, retreats and
weddings. The resort has a
restaurant,
lounge, gift
shop, store, marina and 32 log cabins on 30 acres of forested land. Our summer season runs from late May through October. We offer a positive upbeat environment located in a pristine wilderness lakefront setting. There are endless amounts of water sports, hiking, biking and mountain climbing. It is a true paradise for those who enjoy the outdoors. We are looking for outgoing energetic people to interact with our customers to provide an outstanding vacation. Employee housing is part cabins, part 8x12 bunk houses and for the adventurous we have a group camp site. We provide bedding in employee housing but not for the camp sites There is no public transportation in the area, however we will be able to pick students up from the
airport and bus/train station in Spokane and help arrange transportation once here. Previous students have
pooled their resources to purchase a car or
bikes. Many of our summer staff are college students and are eager to participate in group activities. We invite you to become a part of our team here at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake. Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho is an equal opportunity employer. We are continually looking for qualified applicants to work in all areas of the resort. Elkins Resort employs Bartenders,
Cocktail Servers, Bussers, AM Servers, PM Servers, Front
Desk, Host/Hostess, Maintenance, Dishwashers, Store Gift
Shop,
Bar Backs, Cooks, Pantry, Prep and Housekeeping. We have some shared cabins on the resort and once those are full, we can help find rental properties in the area. Click on the link below to fill out an online employment application with Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. This application may be submitted via the web, or printed out and mailed/ faxed. Thank you for your interest! We are only interested in team players who want to work in a team oriented atmosphere.. Click Here to fill out an online employment application with Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. This a may be submitted via the web, or printed out and mailed/ faxed. Thank you for your interest!
Conferences, Retreats and
Meetings at Elkins Resort on Priest Lake, Idaho. We offer
conference,
meeting and retreat solutions for everyone, from small intimate
meetings to large company
conferences including entertainment and activities. Our lodge
meeting room accommodates up to 60 people and cabins 18 19 serve as breakout
rooms for up to 30 people each. Our ideal setting allows companies like Sherwin Williams, La Farge, Harbor Properties, The American Planning Association, Coffman Engineers and many others to relax, focus and achieve their
meeting goals. We look forward to being part of your companys success. For companies needing lodging, there are three options. Lodging cost for single occupancy is $65.00 per person per night, and is based on one person per
bedroom in each cabin. A
two-bedroom cabin would be used for two persons only, providing private sleeping space for each person. Lodging cost for double occupancy is $45.00 per person per night, and is based on two people per
bedroom in each cabin. All our cabins have separate living areas. Cabins may also be rented on a per cabin basis, maximizing the number of people per unit. All lodging is subject to Idaho tax. Meals may be selected from the
buffet or regular
dining room menus. If you do not find anything that suits your needs, please let us know. We can accommodate any budget or diet restrictions. Thank you for considering Elkins on Priest Lake. If you have any questions or special requests, please do not hesitate to call anytime at. We look forward to hearing further from you on your upcoming plans. Download Elkins
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