Country Barn weddings + Retreat Lodge + 100 acres =Heartland

Connecting luxury to the country & Elegance to the OUtdoors

Weddings, receptions, Bachelorette/Bachelor parties, Family & Friends Weekend Getaways, Small Group Ministry Retreats, Corporate Team building: Escape from the daily Grind, Disconnect from the daily Distractions and Reconnect with family, friends and co-workers. Sometimes all it takes is a change of Scenery & Perspective - For Example, check out the Video, below, Filmed at Heartland:

https://vimeo.com/332506399 (Filmed by First Christian)
Explore the wooded Hiking Trails, Creeks and Wildlife of Ohio's Heartland
Private Fishing Ponds with Bass and Bluegill
Join in daily farm activities from feeding and grooming, to working hands on with the farm animals. It's always an adventure!
Or rest and relax, enjoying the scenery from the comforts of the Heartland Retreat Lodge
Equestrian Accommodations - bring your own horses - board them in Heartlands private barn and pasture for your stay - Check out the following local Public as well as Private places that are an Equestrian lovers Paradise! Both are within minutes of Heartland!
Public - 2,000 acre Whitacre Greer Equestrian Park - https://starkparks.com/parks/whitacre-greer-park/
Private - 450 acre Mounted Trail Course Challenge and Mounted Archery Course - https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/
Mother daughter weekends, weddings, family and class reunions, Corporate retreats, Ministry retreats, graduation and birthday parties and more!

Team Building Retreats, Small Groups, Women's/Men's/Youth Ministry Retreats - strategic setting to think creatively, bond with the team, build relationships, plan & strategize: groups up to 50 individuals in the lower level conference room for day events

70 inch HD TV with chromecast/ HDMI cable
Use the 70 inch TV for presentations from your laptop, or
Use Bluetooth to sync with your personal Netflix account from your phone & laptop for a movie night.
Play music from your phone through the soundbar or bring your favorite movie on DVD
Round conference tables for seating to accommodate up 50 individuals.
Built in solid Oak bar trimmed in Walnut for space to serve food or beverages to your team

Access to a total of 100 acres to explore 5 miles of wooded hiking trails, Certified Family Forest, and within minutes of the following:

Atwood Lake & The Atwood Lake Park & Atwood Lake Marina

https://atwoodpark.mwcd.org/things-to-do

2,000 acre Whitacre Greer Equestrian Park

https://starkparks.com/parks/whitacre-greer-park/

450 acre Mounted Trail course & Mounted Archery course - Creek Side Horse Park - Contact Cynthia https://www.creeksidehorsepark.com/

348 acre Fry Family Park

https://starkparks.com/parks/fry-family-park

We are centrally located from the following major areas:

Cleveland - 1 hour 30 min - South

Columbus - 2 hours - East / North East

Pittsburgh - 2 hours - West

Parkersburg/Marietta - 2 hours - North

Heartland Lodge Amenities

Sleep Accommodations

2 first floor bedrooms with queen beds, linens provided.
1 master bedroom with Jacuzzi bath, queen bed, pull out sofa bed (twin), linens provided.
Bunkroom with single beds, linens provided
Pull out couch, main area, linens provided
Sleeps 16 adults/children

Indoor Recreation

Slate top Pool Table
Ping Pong
Air Hockey
Foosball
Step Box exercise area with risers
Large Solid Oak Wood Slab Bar Top for serving refreshments
Movie Room - Large screen 70 inch TV with chromecast

Recreation

Outdoor Recreation

Pergola with Brick flooring Picnic area
Adjoining Natural Rock Bonfire Pit
Firewood is provided
Hiking or Mountain Biking on 100 acres with 5 miles of secluded wooded trails stretching along creeks and ponds
Fishing on 3 private ponds
5 acres of Yard space for outdoor recreation right off the deck
2,000SF outdoor recreation area for dogs/pets with secured chain-link fencing for dog/pet recreation

Additional Amenities

3 Full Bathrooms including Master with 6 sets of towels included.
Fully equipped kitchen including conventional oven, convection oven, stovetop, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and crockpots.
Air conditioned
Washer and Dryer
Vegetable garden with seasonal vegetables
Deck off Master bedroom
Outdoor grill
Wood Burning Fireplace on the 1st Floor
Attached 3 1/2 car Garage with Refrigerator, Commercial Sized Cooler, electrical outlets, and counter tops for larger gatherings at the Lodge

Heartland Country Barn wedding Amenities

Country Barn Wedding - 1st Floor Wedding Venue

Main Entrance opens to 18 feet wide by 12 feet tall for easy access of food/equipment/etc.

Plenty of Electrical outlets situated all around the Barn, including 220 if needed. Plus hot and cold Water as well as Tables & Chairs supplied for your Event accommodating 100 people, Plus a Commercial Sized Food Cooler

Country Barn Wedding - 2nd Floor - Ninja Center & Kids recreational area

The former hay loft was converted into a Ninja Center and Kids Recreational area with a rock climbing wall, obstical course, climbing net, pool table, and hangout areas opening to Balconies on the North and South sides with Breathtaking views overlooking the Heartland

Country Barn Wedding - Inside or Outside -Imagine the possibilities

Imagine your wedding here in the Barn or Outside! Additionally, outside of the Country Barn, is a secured chain link fenced area of approximately 2,000 SF for a pet recreational area, perfect for those guests who want to bring their pets to the party!

Availability & Pricing

Heartland Retreat Lodge

Lodge will accommodate 16 adults/children for overnight stays; and enough seating for up to 50 individuals for day events

Overnight Stay - $795/night (Tues-Thurs)

$995/night (Fri-Mon)

Not a per-person charge, one price to rent the entire lodge and access to 100 acres of hiking trails. No worries about someone you don't know staying in another room. You are renting the entire lodge experience! Call for discounts on staying 6 nights or more and for Winter discounts (January & February).

Day Events

$495 - 4 hour blocks

Day events include the use of the lodge and all of its amenities including the kitchen, bedrooms/changing rooms, the lower level conference room/game area/movie area for groups up to 50 individuals to enjoy graduation parties, birthday parties, reunions, family & friends, company team building meetings and more. country wedding barn

Heartland Barn Event Center

In addition to the Retreat Lodge, the Barn Event Center is a converted Barn making a great Wedding Venue accommodating up to 100 individuals on the 1st Floor for weddings or a reception hall. In addition, there is a second floor being converted into a kids recreational area (ninja center) or overflow area in the event of inclement weather limiting outdoor activities, along with two large balconies on the 2nd Floor overlooking the Heartland of Ohio.

Rental of the Barn Event Center

See Wedding Package - Below

Not at per-person charge, one price to rent the entire Barn Event Center along with the Retreat Lodge. Traditional barn converted into an Event Center for accommodations that exceed the capacity of the Lodge. Great for weddings and receptions, parties, reunions and special celebrations

Combine the Retreat Lodge & Barn Event Center

Combine the Heartland Retreat Lodge experience with the Barn Event Center for the ultimate package to take your event to the next level. The Lodge will serve as the dressing rooms, restrooms and rehearsal area, as well as accommodate overnight stays for out of town guests. Additionally, the Lodge can serve as the venue for a bachelor/bachelorette party as well as hosting the wedding, the reception afterwards, and serve as the the get-away retreat for the bride and groom if you choose a longer stay or book a longer stay for the bride and groom to enjoy a get-away in the Heartland of Ohio!

Rental of the Retreat Lodge & Barn Event Center

$3,995 All Weekend

The combined Retreat Lodge and Barn Event Center provides plenty space to take your event to the next level and it also provides our guests with plenty of indoor space in the event of inclement weather if planning an outdoor reception or event. There are endless recreational activities and exploration of the 100 acres of woods, creeks, ponds and trails on the Heartland experience. Call for discounts and Promotions that may be running as well as Winter Discounts

Country Barn weddings + Retreat Lodge + 100 acres =Heartland

Connecting luxury to the country & Elegance to the OUtdoors

Team Building Retreats, Small Groups, Women's/Men's/Youth Ministry Retreats - strategic setting to think creatively, bond with the team, build relationships, plan & strategize: groups up to 50 individuals in the lower level conference room for day events

Access to a total of 100 acres to explore 5 miles of wooded hiking trails, Certified Family Forest, and within minutes of the following:

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