Celebrate in Style at Nature Valley Lodge

What’s Included

  • Lodge, upper and lower terraces and ceremony lawn access

  • Remote Indoor Microphone & Speaker System, Tables, Chairs, Bar Stations, and Dish Ware

  • Catering kitchen for professional food service

  • Standard cleaning

  • Ample on-site parking

  • Optional On-Site Lodging

    • Extend the celebration with our private accommodations—perfect for out-of-town guests or hosting an after-party with close friends and family.

Perfect For:

  • Birthday parties & anniversaries

  • Graduation celebrations

  • Holiday parties (corporate & private)

  • Baby & bridal showers

  • Engagement parties

  • Retirement send-offs

  • Fundraisers & community events

Why Choose Nature Valley Lodge for Social Events?

  • High-end rustic aesthetics that impress clients and staff alike

  • Fully climate-controlled with central AC, heated floors, and a full-power backup generator for uninterrupted comfort year-round.

  • Multiple event spaces, from the lodge to the lake

  • Seamless vendor access and ample setup space

  • Full catering kitchen access for your professional caterer

  • Tables, chairs, and dishware included

  • Private, secluded setting with convenient access to Akron & Canton

  • On-site accommodations for overnight guests

  • Trusted security for larger evening events with bar service

From milestone birthdays to festive holiday parties, Nature Valley Lodge offers a one-of-a-kind setting to host your next unforgettable event. With indoor and outdoor spaces, flexible packages, and on-site lodging, our venue makes planning seamless—whether it’s a glamorous gala or a cozy anniversary dinner.

Elevate Your Next Special Event

Booking & Pricing

  • Capacity: Up to 350 guests

    • 5-hour standard rental (1 hr setup, 3 hr event, 1 hr cleanup)

  • Pricing: $300/hour | 5-hour minimum ($1,500 flat)

    • Includes 2 hours for setup/tear-down and 3-hour event

    • Custom start/end times

    • Additional time may be added for a fee

    • Optional Catering: Professional catering required (no pot luck, drop-off catering or home-made food allowed)

    • Optional hosted bar packages available (4 tiers), from non-alcoholic to premium service.

      Bar staff, setup, and glassware included in drink package pricing

    • Accommodations details available by request

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Extend the Experience with On-Site Lodging

Upgrade your event with optional overnight stays:

  • The Farmhouse - Sleeps 6, right next to the Lodge

    Steps from the main lodge, this cozy 2-bedroom retreat sleeps up to 6 guests and offers a quiet place to get ready, wind down, or host an intimate after-party. Perfect for families or groups who want to stay close to the action while enjoying modern comforts in a charming, private space.

  • Smucker’s Country Cottage - Sleeps 10, with games and hot tub

    This 4-bedroom home is packed with entertainment for all ages—think pickleball, bocce, pinball, and more. Sleeping up to 10 guests, it’s perfect for groups looking to make a full weekend out of their celebration. After the party, unwind in the hot tub or relax with games in the “fun house” atmosphere.

  • Sherwood Park Ranch – Sleeps 12, surrounded by nature

    Nestled on a wooded lot with room for up to 12 guests, Sherwood is ideal for extended family or friend groups celebrating together. With spacious indoor gathering areas, a pavilion-style porch, and direct access to our private 23-acre nature reserve, this location offers privacy and peaceful forest views

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