Your Lakeside Wedding & Event Venue with Things To Do
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 18 across two 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.
Things to Do
Things to Do Locally
- Canal Fulton Canoe & Kayak Livery
- Hiking and biking trails (Towpath, Muskingum, and Sippo trailheads)
- Clay's Resort Jellystone Park
- Pickleball, basketball, bocce ball, regulation horse shoe & corn hole at our properties
Activity 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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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 which activities you have in mind. We will share any additional ideas we may have, and the best flow for your wedding weekend.