Your Lakeside Wedding & Event Venue with On-Site Lodging
Stay steps from the celebration at Nature Valley Lodge
Nature Valley Lodge offers more than just a stunning event space. It's a lakeside wedding venue and lodging in one beautifully connected place, sleeping up to 28 across three homes. With elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces and thoughtfully designed on-site accommodations, you and your guests can stay close to the celebration while surrounded by nature in North Lawrence, Ohio, with easy access from Akron, Canton and the Cleveland area.
Exchange vows in our garden-inspired ceremony space, celebrate on the lakeside deck or covered patio, and enjoy peaceful moments by the water, all just steps away from where you’ll rest and reconnect.
Our On-site Accommodations
The Farmhouse
Sleeps 6, right next to the lodge
A charming, modernized home ideal for wedding parties or extended family. Steps from the main lodge, this cozy 2-bedroom offers a quiet place to get ready, wind down, or host an intimate after-party.
Perfect for groups who want to stay close to the action while enjoying modern comforts in a charming, private space.
Want a quiet lakeside getaway without an event? Check availability and book your stay.
Smucker’s Country Cottage
Sleeps 10, with games and hot tub
A cozy, family-friendly stay with relaxed comfort and plenty to do. This four-bedroom cottage is packed with entertainment for all ages. Challenge your guests to a round of pickleball, bocce ball, croquet or a soak in the private hot tub outside, then head indoors for pinball, skee-ball, and foosball.
Whether it’s pre-wedding downtime or a weekend of casual connection, this cottage keeps the good times rolling.
Here to book accommodations only? Check availability and reserve your dates.
Sherwood Park Ranch
Sleeps 12, surrounded by nature
A spacious, lodge-style retreat set on a wooded lot with room for up to 12. Enjoy generous indoor gathering areas, a pavilion-style porch, and direct access to our private hiking trails. The backyard is a haven of its own, featuring a hammock, picnic tables, a shaded deck, and forest views in every direction.
Ideal for extended family or friend groups celebrating together, this location offers privacy and peaceful forest views
Planning a simple escape in nature with forest views, no event required? See open dates and book your stay.
Together, these three stays sleep up to 28 guests and create a seamless, all-in-one wedding venue with onsite lodging in Northeast Ohio.
How couples use the lodging
Get ready on site with your wedding party in natural light
Host a relaxed welcome evening the night before
Keep grandparents and little ones close for easy rests
Share a cozy late-night catch-up after the reception
Meet for coffee by the lake the next morning
Gather for a simple brunch before goodbyes
Why on-site lodging makes planning easier
One place for getting ready, ceremony, reception, and overnights
With walk-to-bed at the Farmhouse and a shuttle to the Smucker's Cottage and Sherwood Park Ranch, you can skip late-night drives and taxi logistics.
Private, exclusive feel for your closest people
Beautiful backdrops for morning-of photos and day-after portraits
Lodging FAQs
Here are a few questions we hear most from our couples and guests. 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 Farmhouse is included with Standard Saturday Wedding rentals (8:00 AM to 9:00 AM next day)
• Available for Friday/Sunday day rentals if available
• Priority access to NVL-owned Airbnb homes nearby for guests
• RVs welcome, but no hook-ups available
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Standard check-in from 4 pm and check-out by 10 am.
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Available per request
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Yes - kitchen with stocked utensils, linens and wi-fi.
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We usually ask our guests to be quiet after 11pm.
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Yes, gravel driveways/parking areas available.
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Yes, pets are allowed at the Farmhouse. Please check with us for Sherwood Park Ranch and Smucker’s Country Cottage.
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Akron Canton Regional Airport
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Yes, but the lake is not accessible during any events. When booking events, the clients get private access to the area/property.
Ready to check dates or bundle lodging with your venue booking?
Tell us your guest count and which homes you have in mind. We will walk you through availability, package options, and the best layout for your wedding weekend.