TWIN PINES AT THE NEW ENGLAND OUTDOOR CENTER
WEDDING PACKAGES
OUR PROPERTY Millinocket Lake: Our property is ideally located, sitting on a quiet cove on beautiful Millinocket Lake with views onto Katahdin and Baxter State Park. Our location is situated to showcase Maine's natural beauty and it allows guests easy access to experience the abundant natural resources in the region.
Accommodation:
We easily accommodate 100-150 guests in our overnight accommodation. The buildings have a rustic elegance and the scenery is picture perfect which will allow for great photos from your wedding day. All of our cabins are full service and come complete with linens and towels so your guests can have the comforts of a hotel in the unique setting of a country cabin.
Indoor or outdoor, summer or winter?
Each season provides its own unique backdrop for your wedding and we accommodate weddings year-round. Spring, summer and fall we can accommodate up to 250 people using an outdoor tent and year-round up to 150 people in our existing facilities.
Newlyweds
often choose Twin Pines and the New England Outdoor center as a destination for their honeymoon.
Everyone will find something enjoyable to do while here. Kayaks and canoes are available for guest use; whitewater rafting trips run daily from May to October, moose and wildlife tours leave from Twin Pines twice daily. There are hundreds of miles of novice to advanced hiking trails in the region and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trail also.
PLATED MEAL PACKAGES
MILLINOCKET LAKE WEDDING PACKAGE THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: A delicious Three Course Meal One hour reception with Displayed Crudités A choice of two passed Appetizers A choice of Salad A champagne Toast for the Head Table A Choice of Entrees from our Entrée selection
You may add additional items to this package should you choose to do so Please review our Wedding Package Enhancement page for suggestions.
PLATED MEAL PACKAGES
KATAHDIN WEDDING PACKAGE THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES: A delicious Four Course Served Dinner including appetizers, salad, soup & Entree One Hour Reception with Displayed Crudités for you and your guests A Choice of Three Passed Appetizers from our selection of appetizers A Champagne Toast for your Guests or choose a Glass of Wine with Dinner Non Alcoholic Beverages are Included for your guests – coffee, tea and soft drinks A Complimentary Small Cabin is included for Couple on Wedding Night
HORS D’OEUVRES DISPLAYED APPETIZERS Imported and Domestic cheese, Fresh Fruit, Crackers and Bread Crisp Raw Vegetables and Assorted Dips
PASSED APPETIZERS Scallops Wrapped in Smoked Bacon with Raspberry Sauce Beef Tenderloin with Pickled Red Onion Relish, Horseradish Cream on Crostini Warm Brie and Tomato Triangles Coconut Encrusted Chicken Skewers with Mango Chutney Mini Maine Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli Lobster Rangoon’s with Duck Sauce Tomato, Basil & Mozzarella Skewers Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onions
SALAD COURSE PLEASE SELECT ONE Classic House Salad Mixed Greens, tomato, cucumber and shredded carrot served with Balsamic Herb Vinaigrette
Caesar Salad Crisp Romaine Hearts, Garlic Croutons, Homemade Caesar Dressing and Shaved Parmesan Cheese
River Drivers Salad Mixed greens, creamy roasted garlic, Balsamic herb vinaigrette, warm mushrooms, sautéed walnuts, goat cheese.
Baby Spinach Salad Baby spinach, fresh blueberries, cucumbers, goat cheese and Berry Balsamic Vinaigrette
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic Reduction over Mixed Greens with Herb Vinaigrette
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SOUP COURSE As part of four course meal for Katahdin Wedding Package Lobster Bisque | Haddock Chowder Roasted Red Pepper | Gazpacho | Roasted Tomato & Garlic Minestrone | Lemon Chicken
WEDDING PACKAGE PLATED ENTRÉES
PLEASE SELECT TWO Sesame Seed Encrusted Tuna Black and White Sesame Seed Encrusted Tuna, Soy Glaze & Orzo $51 | $73
Statler Chicken Herb Seared Chicken Breast, Roasted Mushrooms, Chefs Select Vegetables, Roasted Shallot Mashed Potato and Marsala Wine sauce $40 | $62
Crab Stuffed Haddock Crab Stuffed Haddock topped with Lobster and Sherry Lobster Cream Sauce served with Chive Mashed Potato $52 | $74
Beef Tenderloin Beef Tenderloin, Roasted Wild Mushrooms, Red Wine Reduction, Chefs Select Vegetables and Baby Herb Potatoes
$51 | $73 North Atlantic Salmon Pan Seared North Atlantic Salmon, Mango and Tomato Salsa, Chefs Select Vegetables and Orzo $45 | $67
Rack of Lamb Herb Crusted, Rosemary Butter, Garlic Mashed Potato and Chefs Select Vegetables $50 | $72
New York Strip New York Strip with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Garlic Herb Rosemary Butter, Chefs Select Vegetables, Mashed Potato $47 | $69
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wrapped with Smoked Bacon, Thyme Jus and Chive Mashed Potato, Chefs Select Vegetables $42 | $64
Swordfish Grilled Swordfish, Tomato Relish, Chefs Select Vegetables and Mediterranean Orzo $46 | $68
The Penobscot Surf and Turf Beef Tenderloin and Butter Poached Maine Lobster Tail, Potato Au Gratin served with Classic Au Poivre Sauce and Lobster Sherry Butter $68 | $90
The West Branch Sand and Sea Sirloin and Baked Stuffed Shrimp, Potato Au Gratin, Chefs Select Vegetables, Red Wine Reduction and Lobster Butter Sauce $49 | $71
Eggplant Roulade Eggplant, Stuffed with Baby Spinach, Goat Cheese, Capers, Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Served with Orzo $37 | $59
BUFFET PACKAGES
THE TWIN PINE BUFFET INCLUDES Displayed Vegetable Crudités with Assorted Dips Homemade Bread | Choice of House or Caesar Salad, One Vegetable & Two Starches
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CHOOSE TWO ENTREES Honey Mustard Pork Loin Medallions Chicken Dijonnaise Chicken Picatta Haddock with Crumb Topping Grilled Marinated Bistro Steak Citrus Poached North Atlantic Salmon with Dill
Price per Person $35
BUFFET PACKAGES
THE NEW ENGLAND BUFFET Displayed Vegetable Crudités with Assorted Dips Homemade Bread | Choice of Salad from Salad Menu Two Vegetables | Two Starches
CHOOSE TWO ENTREES Crab Stuffed Haddock Crab Stuffed Haddock topped with Lobster and Sherry Lobster Cream Sauce
Statler Chicken Herb Seared Chicken Breast, Roasted Mushrooms and Marsala Wine Sauce
New York Strip New York Strip with Mushrooms, Caramelized Onions and Garlic Herb Rosemary Butter
North Atlantic Salmon Pan Seared North Atlantic Salmon, Mango and Tomato Salsa
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Wrapped in Smoked Bacon served with Thyme Jus
Beef Tips Beef tips Caramelized Onions in Madeira cream sauce
Buffet Price per Person $45
WEDDING PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS Add any of the following to your Package ~~~ Shrimp Cocktail Display Station - $8/pp Select additional appetizers: Priced a la carte – See next page Smoked Seafood Crudités – $10/pp Fruit Course - $6/pp Soup Course -$8/pp Add a Carving Station to a Buffet Package $8/pp Turkey with Pan Gravy or Prime Rib with Horse Radish Sauce & Classic Au Jus Select a Mediterranean Pasta to add to a Buffet Package $5/pp Enjoy a Bite Size Dessert Station with Coffee - $10/pp
LATE NIGHT SNACK OPTIONS
$10/pp
Mediterranean Antipasto Mexican Station or Smoked Seafood Station Assorted Flat bread Pizzas | Bite Size Dessert Station
PASSED APPETIZERS - HORS D’OEUVRES Meat & Poultry Chicken Spring Rolls with roasted garlic aioli
25 pieces
$30
Grilled Lamb Chop Lollipops, red wine glaze
25 pieces
$60
Sliced Beef Tenderloin on Garlic Melbas
25 pieces
$40
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
25 Pieces
$45
Teriyaki Beef Skewers
25 Pieces
$45
RD Chicken Wings (honey, BBQ or Oriental)
25 Pieces
$40
Spicy Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese & Celery
25 Pieces
$40
Pecan Chicken with Orange Marmalade
25 Pieces
$75
Curry Chicken Skewers
25 Pieces
$75
Cilantro Marinated Chicken
25 Pieces
$75
Lobster Spring Rolls dipping sauce
25 Pieces
$60
Mini Maine Crab Cakes, pan seared
25 Pieces
$55
Lobster Rangoon’s
25 Pieces
$55
Crabmeat or Lobster Buttered Crostini
25 Pieces
$50
Shrimp Cocktail
25 Pieces
$50
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
25 Pieces
$40
Coconut Fried Shrimp
25 Pieces
$65
Bacon wrapped Scallops
25 Pieces
$60
Scallop & Shrimp Kebob
25 Pieces
$85
Tomato Mozzarella Skewers
25 Pieces
$40
Grilled Vegetable Crostini, fine herb-garlic cheese spread
25 Pieces
$25
Pita Crisps with Hummus Dip
25 Pieces
$35
Warm Artichoke & Spinach Dip with Pita crisps
25 Pieces
$55
- add seafood
25 Pieces
$65
25 Pieces
$35
Seafood
Vegetable
Mini Bruchettas –
Grilled Vegetables Caramelized onion and goat cheese Fresh tomato and mozzarella Chopped tomatoes and basil
WEDDING PACKAGE ENHANCEMENTS Appetizers - Specialty Tables Price for 25 people Fruit & Vegetable Vegetable and Dip Crudités: $50. Imported & Domestic Cheese and Fruit Crudités: $75. Assorted Fruit Tray and dip: (Seasonal fresh fruits, sliced and cubed) $75. Baked Brie En Croute Served with Raspberry Sauce & Assorted Crackers: $60.
Seafood Poached or Smoked Salmon with Capers, Crusty Breads, Cream Cheese and Dill Sauce: $100. Raw Bar: Oysters on the Half Shell, Shrimp Station, Clams: (Market Price) Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Garlic, Tomatoes, and Basil: (Market Price) Smoked Salmon with boiled egg cream, red onion caper topping - $45
Chicken Spicy Chicken Wings or Boneless Tenders with Blue Cheese, Celery & Carrot Sticks: $75.
Southwestern Southwestern Dip and Chips: $62. Station Includes: Homemade Guacamole, beans, salsa, sour cream, and grated cheese layered with Tortilla Chips for dipping.
Italian Pizza Station: $100. Choose 3 selections, have us custom make them. Choose from: Chicken Alfredo; veggie; pepperoni; tomato, basil and feta; mushroom; bacon, arugula and mushroom
Homemade Desserts Assorted Pastries: (cookies, bar, brownies etc) $50. Signature Desserts: Tortes, crèmes, tarts, mousse, cakes, cheesecakes, truffles) $100. Strawberry Dipped in Dark & White Chocolate $50.00
BEVERAGES Twin Pines and The New England Outdoor center provide the following guidelines for the safety of you and your guests. The law does not allow the consumption of alcohol by minors. State ID’s will be required. Our staff has been instructed to refuse service to individuals who are visibly intoxicated. In any give situation we are happy to arrange accommodation or transportation if needed. Our liquor License prohibits us from allowing you to bring your own alcohol onto our premises. The bar-set up fee is $150 and this includes the cost of the bar license.
Liquors
Beers
Wine
Well - $6
Imported -$4
House Selection
Domestic - $3.50
Glass $6 Bottle $20
House Champagne $20/Bottle Sparkling Cider $8/Bottle
Wine Service Our House selection of wine is poured for your guests throughout dinner service. This service is in addition to a cash or Hosted bar and additional cost is for wine only. Cash Bar Guests are served by our staff and your guests assume responsibility for payment of their own drinks. Hosted bar You as the host assume the responsibility for payment of all drinks consumed by you and your guests if you request a hosted bar.
FACILITIES FEES FOR THE RIVER DRIVER’S RESTAURANT & TWIN PINE CABINS Facilities Fees Parties of 0-50: $1,000 Site Fee Parties of 50-99: $1,200 Site Fee Parties of 100-150: $1,500 Site Fee Parties of 151 – 250: $1,800 Site Fee
Booking Fee To reserve Twin Pines or the River Driver’s Restaurant for any event requires a non-refundable $1,000 booking fee
Tent Package Charge See Separate information for Tent Package Rates
All Services (including outside vendors) Subject to: 7% Maine State Tax 20% Service Charge The River Driver’s Restaurant is the sole provider of all food beverages and services. All outside vendors must be approved by the River Drivers and are subject to charges.
Guest Activities: At the New England Outdoor Center there are a number of activities that are available for your guest’s enjoyment while they are here for your wedding weekend. Add any of these to your wedding weekend to add some more fun and memories to the day.
Whitewater Rafting on the Penobscot River is a fun way to spend a day, morning or afternoon depending on your schedule of events. Many guests simply enjoy spending time in nature sitting down by the lake observing, loons, eagles and the other wildlife that is abundant in this region.
Moose and Wildlife Tours leave daily both morning and evening from Twin Pines. We can also schedule a private tour for you and your guests on a pontoon boat with one of our Maine guides. This can be scheduled morning and evening, just let us know and we will be happy to accommodate that.
Canoes
and Kayaks are available for use by guests of Twin Pines. Millinocket Lake is accessed right from our property and fishing boats are also available for a fee. We are located just south of Baxter State Park, the northern terminus for the Appellation Trail and are just a few miles from the Debsconeag Wilderness region, where there are miles and miles of hiking trails.
There are a wide range of winter activities available for guests also. Cross country skiing, snowmobiling and snowshoeing to name just a few. Let us know if you would like us to customize any trip or event for your guests.
We
are continually adding to our facilities to improve our guest experience. If you have any question, special needs or requests, please let us know.
To reserve and book your event please call us at 800-766-7238 or at 207723-5438 and ask to speak to Shorey Ewing or email
[email protected] Mailing Address is PO Box 669, Millinocket, Maine, 04462 Thank you.