Events · Retreats · Gatherings
West Virginia Mountains · Terra Alta, WV
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Events · Retreats · Gatherings
West Virginia Mountains · Terra Alta, WV
The Story
Lake & Laurel was built on a simple belief: the best events are the ones where every guest can be completely, fully present — because someone else has already handled everything else.
“I do all the hard things so that the people I serve never have to think about them. That’s the whole job. That’s always been the job.”
Founder Jen Foreman brings more than 30 years of corporate operations and C-suite event logistics experience to the West Virginia mountains — having coordinated high-stakes gatherings for Fortune 500 companies across technology, healthcare, and professional services. She knows exactly what it takes to make an event feel effortless, and exactly how much effort that effortlessness requires.
Lake & Laurel is a women-owned small business rooted in the Appalachian community, committed to creating jobs in the region and bringing world-class event planning to one of the most spectacular — and underserved — destinations in the eastern United States.
Jen Foreman Founder & Event Director · Terra Alta, West Virginia
From intimate elopements to full weekend celebrations, we manage every detail so your wedding day unfolds exactly as you imagined.
Leadership offsites and team-building programs that leverage the power of the Appalachian outdoors to create lasting connection.
Family reunions, milestone birthdays, anniversary weekends — multi-generational experiences where every guest feels at home.
Yoga retreats, culinary weekends, photography workshops, and seasonal signature gatherings that guests talk about for years.
The Lake & Laurel Promise
You show up. We handle everything else.
Every vendor, every timeline, every contingency — managed so that you and your guests can be completely present for the moments that matter.
The Setting
Nestled in the highlands of West Virginia — within a two-to-three hour drive of Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Pittsburgh — Lake & Laurel puts you at the center of one of the most diverse outdoor ecosystems in the eastern United States. Your guests don’t just attend an event. They experience a place.
Terra Alta, WV · On-Site
Mountain and lakeside setting with on-site lodging, golf, kayaking, hiking, and recreational amenities. The heart of the Lake & Laurel experience.
McHenry, MD · ~35 miles
Premier four-season lake destination. Skiing at Wisp Resort, boating, and hiking. A beloved Mid-Atlantic escape accessible to our clients and guests.
Davis, WV · ~45 miles
Year-round mountain adventures — skiing, mountain biking, and zip lines. A natural extension for adventure-focused corporate retreats and winter wellness weekends.
Davis, WV · ~50 miles
West Virginia’s high-elevation plateau and the largest wetland complex in the eastern US. Skiing, snowshoeing, golf, and hiking. Spectacular in every season.
Davis, WV · ~55 miles
Dramatic gorge scenery and one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural landmarks. A breathtaking setting for photography workshops and intimate events.
919,000 Acres · Surrounding Region
Endless trail systems, fishing streams, and backcountry access that no other Mid-Atlantic destination can match. The entire forest is your event venue.
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re planning a wedding in the mountains, a leadership retreat for your team, or a celebration that brings everyone together — we’d love to hear about your vision.