CEDAR LAKES ESTATE, LLC
PORT JERVIS, NY

The two young entrepreneurial sisters behind Cedar Lakes Estate Stephanie and Lisa’s earliest memories were on the grounds of Cedar Lakes Estate. Growing up here was any child’s dream– White Christmases, fresh mountain air and lazy lakeside summer days make up the fabric of their childhood. They fell in love with the peace and tranquility of this special place immediately; even when they left their magical childhood home they would always find their way back. THE SISTERS DECIDED TO BUILD A BUSINESS WHERE THEY COULD FOSTER THEIR LOVE FOR FOOD, EVENT PLANNING, AND AFFECTION FOR THEIR OLD HOME. After graduating summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, Lisa graduated as valedictorian of the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, officially making her love affair with food a lifelong vocation. Her time in Manhattan allowed her to work directly with some of the world’s finest chefs, from French Master Chef Alain Sailhac to television personality Tom Colicchio. Eager to learn from the masters of the Old World, Lisa moved to Italy where she worked in Tuscan and Sicilian kitchens. In 2011, the sisters decided to build a business where they could foster their love for food, event planning, and affection for their childhood home. They spent 1 year perfecting their business plan and building charming cottages, a modern barn, and stunning venues for weddings and retreats. Now as the business’ Co-Founders, they work each day to share their combined passions with their visitors. The two young entrepreneurial sisters behind Cedar Lakes Estate Stephanie and Lisa’s earliest memories were on the grounds of Cedar Lakes Estate. Growing up here was any child’s dream– White Christmases, fresh mountain air and lazy lakeside summer days make up the fabric of their childhood. They fell in love with the peace and tranquility of this special place immediately; even when they left their magical childhood home they would always find their way back. THE SISTERS DECIDED TO BUILD A BUSINESS WHERE THEY COULD FOSTER THEIR LOVE FOR FOOD, EVENT PLANNING, AND AFFECTION FOR THEIR OLD HOME. After graduating summa cum laude from Vanderbilt University, Lisa graduated as valedictorian of the French Culinary Institute in Manhattan, officially making her love affair with food a lifelong vocation. Her time in Manhattan allowed her to work directly with some of the world’s finest chefs, from French Master Chef Alain Sailhac to television personality Tom Colicchio. Eager to learn from the masters of the Old World, Lisa moved to Italy where she worked in Tuscan and Sicilian kitchens. In 2011, the sisters decided to build a business where they could foster their love for food, event planning, and affection for their childhood home. They spent 1 year perfecting their business plan and building charming cottages, a modern barn, and stunning venues for weddings and retreats. Now as the business’ Co-Founders, they work each day to share their combined passions with their visitors. At Cedar Lakes, we are committed to maintaining the highest quality of service, care and personalization, which is why only host a select number of weddings each year. The estate offers both indoor and outdoor event venues with breathtaking views overlooking tree-lined lakes, rolling green hills and stunning mountains. Whether your wedding calls for grandeur or intimacy, we guarantee, with unwavering assurance, that Cedar Lakes Estate will host the wedding of your dreams. With our luxury overnight accommodations, pristine meeting spaces, tranquil outdoor activities, and ideal location in the heart of the Hudson Valley, just 70 miles from NYC, Cedar Lakes Estate is the perfect escape for a corporate offsite. We have hosted leading international companies, from a wide-range of industries, at our high-end former summer camp to connect, collaborate and learn, all while enjoying the beautiful outdoors. The Karvellas family has owned this richly historic property since 1986, but originally, it served as Camp Minisink: a charitable summer camp project for inner city youth from the 20’s until the 80’s. When Mr. Karvellas purchased the land, he restored the grounds and founded a new camp, Team USA Sports Camp, keeping the old Minisink traditions alive for 15 years before retiring. Years later, his daughters Stephanie and Lisa resurrected the breathtaking property once again, as Cedar Lakes Estate. “Cedar Lakes Estate and the women who run it are pure magic. I booked Cedar Lakes Estates for our 2-day corporate retreat for 43 people and there was not one person who wasn’t completely wowed by the holiday. CLE is the perfect cross-section of insanely good food, instagrammable scenery, comfy accommodations, and fun activities. Cedar Lakes Estates is an upstate dream- nostalgic and whimsical, yet refined. It was a lovely experience and I would recommend any one stay.”