All You Need to Know for Your Wedding Weekend

Celebrate your wedding weekend with full use of our private 92-acre retreat, including the Grand Hall, five resort style cabins, and the main lodge. Peak Season from May 1 to October 31: $20,000
Off Peak Season from November 1 to April 30: $15,000
Extra Nights: Available as an optional add-on

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Your rental includes:

Your rental includes:
• Exclusive access to the Grand Hall, cabins, main lodge, ceremony and reception spaces, and all outdoor areas
• Lodging for up to 35 guests across the cabins and main lodge
• Planning support and on-site event assistance throughout your stay
• Use of venue amenities and audiovisual equipment Every booking helps support our nonprofit work with families facing loss. To check availability or schedule an on-site or virtual tour, email [email protected]

See Where Your Story Could Begin

Our venue is designed to be experienced. The layout and natural beauty of the property create a setting that feels both relaxed and unforgettable.You and your guests will enjoy:
• The Grand Hall with wood interiors and panoramic lake views
• Five private cabins and the main lodge, each with hot tubs, fireplaces, and cozy gathering spaces
• Outdoor ceremony sites nestled by the lake, near the vineyard, or in the forest
• An outdoor movie area, scenic trails, a yoga deck, and private firepitsWe are happy to offer in person or virtual tours to help you explore your options.

Spaces That Flow with Your Weekend

Whether your event is small and intimate or full of joyful guests, our property provides the space and comfort to match your celebration.

Grand Hall indoor reception for up to 90 guests
• Outdoor ceremony seating for up to 250 guests with parking for 125 vehicles
• Lodging for up to 35 guests across five cabins and the main lodge
• Grand Hall serves as a rain backup location for up to 90 guests. Larger groups may consider tent rental
• Gravel and grass parking areas available on site
• Restrooms are located in the Grand Hall and in all lodging facilities
• Most buildings and paths are accessible for guests with mobility needs

With ceremony, reception, lodging, and nature all in one place, your guests can settle in and fully enjoy the weekend.

Your Vision with the Right Support

We provide flexibility where it matters and structure where it helps.

Licensed caterers are welcome and may use our commercial kitchen
• You may bring your own alcohol with a licensed bartender following Ohio state law
• Decorations must use removable adhesives such as Command strips. No nails or permanent fixtures are permitted
• Outdoor music and events conclude at 10 PM. Indoor events may continue until 1 AM
• You are welcome to work with any vendors you choose. There is no required vendor list
• We provide planning calls, an on-site walkthrough, and a staff member who remains on the property overnight to assist with urgent needs or questions

Our goal is to make your celebration easy to plan and unforgettable to experience.

Area Attractions

Three Rivers Wine Trail
We are located along the Three Rivers Wine Trail. In fact, our property used to be a winery itself and still maintains a 2-acre vineyard with three varieties of grapes. A shuttle service can be arranged to take you and your guests to any or all of the following wineries in the area.

Stone Crest (740-828-9463)
Rainbow Hills Winery (740-545-9305)
Raven’s Glenn (740-545-1000)
Yellow Butterfly (740-492-1216)
Heritage (740-824-4314)
Baltic Mill Winery (330-365-0524)

Golf Courses
If chipping floating golf balls into our lake doesn’t scratch your itch, try one of the three golf courses in our area. This includes a course with a 4-star rated layout as awarded by Golf Digest. A shuttle service can be arranged to take you and your guests!

Apple Valley Golf Course 11.00 miles from camp.
Black Diamond Golf Course 17.29 miles from camp.
Fire Ridge Golf Course 19.40 miles from camp.

Canoeing, Kayaking & Tubing
Enjoy coasting down your choice of two rivers: The Kokosing River or the Mohican River. Canoe trips can last over 2 hours and tubing trips can be up to 4 hours long, but shorter trips are certainly available as well. The Kokosing River is only 10 minutes from our property and the Mohican River is about 35 minutes away.

Kokosing River Trips

Kokosing Valley Camp & Canoe

Mohican River Trips

Historic Roscoe Village
Have you ever been on a horse-drawn canal boat ride? Live out our history and immerse yourself in Ohio's rich heritage. Roscoe Village sets the scene as the restored 1830s port town reveals a glimpse into what it would be like to live a day in the life. Complete with full costume interpreters, a practicing blacksmith, and even an activity center to try your hand at the many unique crafts of the time, our Living History Tours will whisk you away to yesteryear. Discover an array of local artisans and boutiques as you stroll down the brick-paved sidewalks and enjoy decadent eats and treats throughout the village restaurant and pubs.

Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in a rich culture, hop on a tour, enjoy a little comfort food or find your bliss away from the everyday, Ohio Amish Country has a range of experiences to enjoy. We are located near the largest Amish settlement in the world, a church settlement with Swiss German and Atlastian origins. Experiences in the area include:

Historic home tours
Amish farm tours
Amish home cooked meals
Bulk food and bakeries
Antiques & thrifting
Arts & crafts

Learn more about Ohio Amish Country at visitamishcountry.com.

Columbus, OH
Columbus, Ohio is the 15th largest city in the United States and is located only 45 miles from Camp Because I Said I Would. We can help provide shuttle services and even limo rides into the city and back to our property.

Top attractions in Columbus include:

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
As seen on National Geographic’s “Secrets of the Zoo,” the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 9,000 animals representing 650 species from around the globe. New to the Zoo is the state-of-the-art sea lion and seal habitat, Adventure Cove.
COSI - Center of Science and Industry
COSI, Columbus’ dynamic Center of Science and Industry, has combined science learning and fun since 1964 with 300-plus hands-on exhibits, Ohio’s largest planetarium, Giant Screen Theater, live shows, and more. And now, through a unique and unprecedented partnership with the renowned American Museum of Natural History, in New York City, COSI’s offerings continue to grow. The partnership brings the permanent American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery to COSI, which includes a full-sized cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex, 100 million-year-old fossilized amber, an eight-foot titanosaur femur cast, and much more.
Major league and college sports: Columbus is home to the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets, the MLS Columbus Crew, the Columbus Clippers (the Triple-A affiliate of the MLB Cleveland Guardians), and The Ohio State University, the 4th largest university in the United States with a Division 1 powerhouse athletics program.

See more about shopping, nightlife, festivals, and more at https://www.experiencecolumbus.com.

We are located along the Three Rivers Wine Trail. In fact, our property used to be a winery itself and still maintains a 2-acre vineyard with three varieties of grapes. A shuttle service can be arranged to take you and your guests to any or all of the following wineries in the area.

Stone Crest (740-828-9463)
Rainbow Hills Winery (740-545-9305)
Raven’s Glenn (740-545-1000)
Yellow Butterfly (740-492-1216)
Heritage (740-824-4314)
Baltic Mill Winery (330-365-0524)

If chipping floating golf balls into our lake doesn’t scratch your itch, try one of the three golf courses in our area. This includes a course with a 4-star rated layout as awarded by Golf Digest. A shuttle service can be arranged to take you and your guests!

Apple Valley Golf Course 11.00 miles from camp.
Black Diamond Golf Course 17.29 miles from camp.
Fire Ridge Golf Course 19.40 miles from camp.

Enjoy coasting down your choice of two rivers: The Kokosing River or the Mohican River. Canoe trips can last over 2 hours and tubing trips can be up to 4 hours long, but shorter trips are certainly available as well. The Kokosing River is only 10 minutes from our property and the Mohican River is about 35 minutes away.

Kokosing River Trips

Kokosing Valley Camp & Canoe

Mohican River Trips

Have you ever been on a horse-drawn canal boat ride? Live out our history and immerse yourself in Ohio's rich heritage. Roscoe Village sets the scene as the restored 1830s port town reveals a glimpse into what it would be like to live a day in the life. Complete with full costume interpreters, a practicing blacksmith, and even an activity center to try your hand at the many unique crafts of the time, our Living History Tours will whisk you away to yesteryear. Discover an array of local artisans and boutiques as you stroll down the brick-paved sidewalks and enjoy decadent eats and treats throughout the village restaurant and pubs.

Whether you’re looking to immerse yourself in a rich culture, hop on a tour, enjoy a little comfort food or find your bliss away from the everyday, Ohio Amish Country has a range of experiences to enjoy. We are located near the largest Amish settlement in the world, a church settlement with Swiss German and Atlassian origins. Experiences in the area include:

Historic home tours
Amish farm tours
Amish home-cooked meals
Bulk food and bakeries
Antiques & thrifting
Arts & crafts

Learn more about Ohio Amish Country at visitamishcountry.com.

Columbus, Ohio is the 15th largest city in the United States and is located only 45 miles from Camp Because I Said I Would. We can help provide shuttle services and even limo rides into the city and back to our property.

Top attractions in Columbus include:

Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
As seen on National Geographic’s “Secrets of the Zoo,” the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is home to more than 9,000 animals representing 650 species from around the globe. New to the Zoo is the state-of-the-art sea lion and seal habitat, Adventure Cove.
COSI - Center of Science and Industry
COSI, Columbus’ dynamic Center of Science and Industry, has combined science learning and fun since 1964 with 300-plus hands-on exhibits, Ohio’s largest planetarium, Giant Screen Theater, live shows, and more. And now, through a unique and unprecedented partnership with the renowned American Museum of Natural History, in New York City, COSI’s offerings continue to grow. The partnership brings the permanent American Museum of Natural History Dinosaur Gallery to COSI, which includes a full-sized cast of a Tyrannosaurus rex, 100 million-year-old fossilized amber, an eight-foot titanosaur femur cast, and much more.
Major league and college sports: Columbus is home to the NHL Columbus Blue Jackets, the MLS Columbus Crew, the Columbus Clippers (the Triple-A affiliate of the MLB Cleveland Guardians), and The Ohio State University, the 4th largest university in the United States with a Division 1 powerhouse athletics program.

See more about shopping, nightlife, festivals, and more at https://www.experiencecolumbus.com.

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