Host your retreat at a scenic lakeside lodge in Ohio
A private, nature-framed setting in Amish Country
30 to 350 guests • retreat venue hire
Set on our family farm in North Lawrence, Ohio, Nature Valley Lodge is a flexible retreat venue with indoor and outdoor space, lakeside views, and on-site accommodations. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, a wellness or yoga retreat, or a creative intensive, you can host everything in one place with all the amenities needed for a meaningful, distraction-free experience.
Just 25 minutes from Akron and Canton, our rustic-modern lodge is nestled on 53 acres of secluded farmland, with lakeside access, hiking trails, and multiple accommodations, all designed to help your group relax, reset, and reconnect.
What’s Included:
Indoor and outdoor spaces: exclusive use of the lodge, upper and lower terraces, garden lawn, the lake and trail access
AV essentials available by request: TVs, indoor microphone and speaker system
Full use of tables, chairs, silverware, dishware, and catering kitchen
On-site staff to assist with timeline and logistics
Private, natural setting with ample on-site parking
Fully climate-controlled with central AC, heated floors, and a full-power backup generator for year-round comfort
How your retreat could run
Wellness or yoga retreat
Create a sanctuary your guests will never forget. Nature Valley Lodge offers a peaceful, private setting for transformational wellness and yoga retreats, whether you’re planning a weekend of yoga, sound baths, cold plunges, forest walks, or all of the above. Our spacious lodge, miles of nature trails, and flexible indoor-outdoor spaces let you craft a fully immersive experience for every body.
Sunrise movement or meditation on the terrace by the lake
Morning sessions in the lodge with quiet, climate-controlled space
Nourishing lunch via your licensed caterer on the upper terrace
Forested trail walks and breathwork in the afternoon
Candlelit evening circle indoors, with warm lighting and timber beams
On-site accommodations for instructors and guests who wish to stay
Corporate or leadership retreat
Break out of the boardroom and into a setting built for fresh thinking and real connection. Nature Valley Lodge is ideal for leadership retreats, executive off-sites, and company culture resets. With multiple gathering areas, overnight lodging, and space for both focused planning and team-building fun, you’ll give your team a retreat that drives strategy and strengthens relationships.
Arrival coffee on the terrace with lake views
Strategy session in the lodge with microphone and speaker system
Lunch from your professional caterer on the upper terrace
Breakout walks on the trails or small-group work outside
Cocktails and team dinner in the lodge, with optional bar package
Overnight stay for key executives in on-site accommodations
Creative or group retreat
Nature Valley Lodge is the perfect backdrop for your next creative retreat, whether you’re organizing a writing intensive, artist residency, or hands-on photography workshop. With stunning scenery, quiet accommodations, and ample room to gather or break away, your group will have the time and space they need to create, connect, and refocus. Host your creative retreat somewhere that fuels imagination as much as inspiration.
Morning workshop in the lodge, then outdoor photography or sketching time
Lunch on the upper terrace with lakeside photo ops
Quiet hours for focused work in the lodge and on the lower terrace, then an evening share inside
Weekend schedule available for multi-day group retreat formats
Winter retreats and weather-proof plans
Planning a cold-season or rainy-day retreat? Enjoy elegant, cozy indoor sessions in the lodge with warm lighting and timber beams, quick transitions to terraces, and a backup generator that keeps everything on schedule.
Our retreat venue hire is perfect for
Teams that want a corporate retreat venue where meetings, meals, and downtime happen in one place
Facilitators who need indoor and outdoor options so weather never forces a compromise
Organizers planning a weekend retreat venue with on-site accommodations for guests and leaders
Hosts seeking a nature-forward, destination retreat venue feel without the travel hassle
Wellness leaders looking for a quiet, supportive yoga retreat venue with trails and lake access
Planners who value privacy, exclusive use, and straightforward pricing
Retreat Venue Hire & Logistics
Capacity: 30 to 350 guests
Pricing: personalized per event specifics
Catering: Professional, licensed catering only (no pot luck, drop-off catering or home-made food allowed)
Scheduling:
Weekend dates (Friday to Sunday): you may book your retreat within 5 months of the event date.
Weekday dates (Monday to Thursday): you may book as early as you like.
Location: About 20 minutes from Akron and Canton, with straightforward access from the Cleveland area
Hosted bar packages available, from non-alcoholic to premium service.
Security required for groups of 100+ with alcohol
What makes Nature Valley Lodge different than other retreat venues?
Rustic-luxe lodge aesthetic that feels welcoming and elevated
Lakeside setting with terraces, lawns, and forested trails on a private farm
Climate control, heated floors, and full-power generator for dependable comfort
Professional kitchen for licensed caterers; smooth vendor access and prep space
Exclusive-use booking, ample parking, and optional valet
On-site accommodations that turn a day event into a luxury retreat
Please note: Advance booking recommended (5+ months for peak season weekends). Event access includes 1 hour setup, 3-hour event, 1 hour teardown. Lodging and bar packages are priced separately.
On-site accommodations for weekend retreats (optional)
Upscale your retreat with overnight stays. Keep leaders and guests on the property for early starts and unhurried evenings.
The Farmhouse: Situated right next to the lodge, sleeps 6 guests. Included with certain Saturday rentals.
Smucker’s Country Cottage: Sleeps 10, with recreation amenities like bocce, pickleball and more.
Sherwood Park Ranch: Sleeps 12, tucked beside the NVL nature reserve.
Lodging can be bundled for multi-day retreats (ask us for options)
Retreat Venue Hire FAQs
Here are a few questions we hear most from retreat hosts. If something’s missing, reach out and we’ll guide you.
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We’re in North Lawrence, Wayne County, Ohio, just about 20 minutes from Akron and Canton, and an easy trip from Cleveland.
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The main level seating area, preparation suites, kitchen, restrooms and lower terrace are all accessible. The loft and the upper terrace are steps access only.
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Yes, please just be responsible and respectful of the property.
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No, the event host or individual guests will provide the necessary retreat items.
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Yes with ease.
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We’d love to show you around Nature Valley Lodge and help you envision your special day here.
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Payment Schedule:
At Booking (to confirm date): Signed contract + non-refundable booking fee (applied toward total).
Prior to Event: Remaining venue rental balance + 80% of anticipated bar invoice.
2 Weeks Prior to Event: Final bar balance + any add-ons.
Cancellation Policy:
Booking Fee: The $1,000 booking fee is non-refundable under all circumstances.
Cancellation More than 60 Days Prior to Event: Client is released from further payment obligations. Any payments made beyond the $1,000 booking fee will be refunded.
Cancellation 31–60 Days Prior to Event: Client forfeits the $1,000 booking fee plus 50% of the venue rental fee. Any bar prepayments made will be refunded in full.
Cancellation 15–30 Days Prior to Event: Client forfeits the $1,000 booking fee plus 100% of the venue rental fee. Any bar prepayments made will be refunded in full.
Cancellation Within 14 Days of Event: Client forfeits all payments made to date (venue rental + bar prepayments). Any remaining unpaid balance is still due in full.
Rescheduling Policy:
If the client wishes to reschedule rather than cancel, and notice is given more than 60 days prior, payments (excluding the non-refundable $1,000 booking fee) may be applied to a new available date within 12 months.
Rescheduling within 60 days of the event will be treated as a cancellation.
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The confirmed timeframe is required 2 weeks prior to the event.
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Licensed food trucks with a server to clean up are allowed upon approval.
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Akron Canton Regional Airport
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Yes
Ready to plan your retreat?
Check dates, request a quote, or schedule a site tour. Host a wellness retreat, a corporate off-site, or a weekend group retreat in a lakeside setting that supports focus, connection, and rest.