The Venue at Forest Lake (Formerly The Monastery at Forest Lake) is an Intimate + Historic Lake Front Venue tucked away among oak, walnut and bald cypress trees on over 14 acres in the beautiful community of Forest Park, Oklahoma. Once home to an Oklahoma oilman and later a Monastery, the nearly century old property has recently undergone beautiful renovations to modernize while preserving its 1926 historic beauty. The Venue offers multiple locations on site for Weddings, Elopements, Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Family Reunions and more. Reviewers describe The Venue at Forest Lake as a "hidden gem" with "stunning lakefront views" and "gorgeous renovations." The management is praised as "outstanding," and the property is noted for its historic charm, beautiful grounds, and proximity to downtown Oklahoma City. Guests have enjoyed the venue for weddings, corporate events, and even as an adults-only bed and breakfast with a delicious breakfast. Overall, The Venue at Forest Lake is widely recommended as a special and unique event space that combines modern amenities with a rich historical background.
We got married here September 2025 and it was the perfect venue! Heather was amazing and was so helpful throughout the whole day! We highly recommend booking your wedding here!
March 2026
I got married here in October and we loved everything about this venue! It’s gorgeous and the staff went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. I would recommend it to anyone getting married!
September 2025
The head caretaker is amazing her name is Heather and she's great at running the place and a great cook also. Amazing place to stay .
