About us
-Nestled in the picturesque Kittatinny mountains of northwestern New Jersey and approximately one hour from New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport, Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort is the perfect destination for your off-site gathering. -Whether you’re planning a comprehensive business meeting, corporate retreat or casual company outing, Grand Cascades Lodge will create group events to exceed your every expectation. -Our meeting and conference spaces are perfect for intimate groups of 10 to large conventions of 500+. As the Northeast's only four-season resort and conference center of its kind, Grand Cascades Lodge features cutting-edge meeting rooms, a brand new conference venue and an unparalleled collection of world-class amenities. -Groups can enjoy luxurious accommodations in nature-inspired biophilic designed rooms, over 60,000 sq. ft of unique and flexible meeting space, an award-winning culinary team, extraordinary dining options, a world-renowned Wine Spectator Grand Award winning Wine Cellar featuring thousands of rare labels, six championship caliber golf courses, two award-winning spas, refreshing pool complexes and endless indoor/outdoor activities. -Additionally, Grand Cascades Lodge offers the most comprehensive team building and group activities program in the region. With its curated Inspiration Series, teams can participate in tactile experiences such as guided nature walks, forest bathing, restorative yoga, sound bowl healing and meditation in a beautiful bucolic mountain setting. Other popular team building events include goat yoga, wine education, rock climbing and solar farm education. -From a sustainability standpoint, Grand Cascades Lodge is proud of its programs which call eco-conscious travelers and group participants to the Skylands mountains. Overall, Crystal Springs Resort is committed to environmental stewardship and renewable initiatives across its various venues. We look forward to welcoming you and your group to our four-season destination in the near future.
Venue Details
ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built2007
Renovated2020
Total meeting space30,734 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms250
Venue typeResort
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
• Wine Spectator "Grand Award" - Every year since 2006
• AAA Four Diamond Rated - Grand Cascades Lodge
• Golf Advisor ranks Ballyowen #3 Public Golf Course in USA
• T30 Best Restaurants in the State- NJ Monthly
• Golf Digest’s Best Golf Resorts in Americas
• America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants – Wine Enthusiast
• Restaurant Hall of Fame – Wine Enthusiast
• World’s Best Wine Lists – The World of Fine Wine
• 'Diners' Choice Award' - Open Table
• Certificate of Excellence at Grand Cascades Lodge - TripAdvisor
• Best of the East - Meetings Focus
• Pinnacle Award
• "Of all the great kitchens in the state, the one best endowed for its singular purpose just might be Restaurant Latour" – NJ Monthly
• The Best Golf Courses In (and Around) New York City - Men's Journal
• Top 100 Spas of America (#1 & #2 in NJ)- Spas of America
• Ballyowen Golf Club named #1 Public Golf Course - New Jersey Monthly
• Ballyowen Golf Club named one of the top 50 public courses - Conde Nast Golf World Magazine
• Ballyowen Golf Club rated #1 Public Golf Course in New Jersey - Golfweek, PubLinks, Zagat, NJ Golf and The New Jersey Golfer
• $25 million N.J. cellar boasts nation's finest wine collection" - Inside New Jersey
• Rated: Excellent. An "unexpected", "delicious" and"exceptional" dining experience complimented by "stunning views". - The New York Times
• "The restaurant’s wine cellar is one of the best in greater New York, and quite possibly in the world.” – The Wall Street Journal
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Golf course on grounds
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Skiing
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (mountain)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Space (semi-private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Mar 5, 2026 - Mar 31, 2026
May 4, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
30,734 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
5,032 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
4,300 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
550
Seating capacity
450
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
30,734 sq. ft.
Largest room
13,200 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
25
Second largest room
5,032 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
4,300 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
550
Seating capacity
450
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | Banquet rounds | Cocktail rounds | Theater | Classroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5,032 sq. ft. 37 x 136 sq. ft. | 20 ft. | 200 | 115 | 200 | 100 | 150 | |
1,456 sq. ft. 52 x 28 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 100 | 70 | 100 | 100 | 60 | |
1,116 sq. ft. 62 x 18 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 100 | - | 100 | - | - | |
600 sq. ft. 30 x 20 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 240 | - | 240 | 160 | - | |
2,500 sq. ft. - | - | 208 | 140 | 208 | - | - | |
2,516 sq. ft. 74 x 34 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 150 | 110 | 150 | 150 | 54 | |
1,620 sq. ft. 45 x 36 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 100 | 80 | 100 | 80 | 66 | |
884 sq. ft. 34 x 26 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 40 | 40 | - | - | - | |
1,456 sq. ft. 52 x 28 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 50 | 50 | 30 | - | - |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
250
Double (2 beds)
51
Suites
182
Total guest rooms
250
Double (2 beds)
51
Suites
182
Location
Getting Here
Route from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Grand Cascades Lodge at Crystal Springs Resort.
Exit EWR and get onto I-78 W / US-1-9 N toward NJ Turnpike/Interstate 78 West.
Merge onto I-78 W and continue west for about 20–25 miles.
Take the exit to I-287 N toward US-202/US-206 and continue north.
Continue on I-287 N for ~15 miles, then take US-206 N toward Netcong / Newton.
Follow US-206 N and then NJ-94 W toward Hamburg / Crystal Springs.
Turn right onto Wild Turkey Way — this leads directly to Grand Cascades Lodge, 1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419.
The drive typically takes around 1 hour depending on traffic.
Distance from airport
54 mi
Distance from airport 54 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Valet parking
( $27.00/day )
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