The Haven at Cedar Grove
Say your vows under the trees on 65 secluded acres. The Haven adds climate-controlled receptions and walkable onsite lodging, half a mile from Old Man's Cave.
Elevated rustic elegance in the heart of Hocking Hills. A log venue custom-built for weddings, tucked into private wooded acreage.
The Haven sits on 65 secluded acres where couples celebrate their way: woodland vows, twinkling receptions, and enough distance from everything else to make the weekend entirely yours.
Your guests stay steps away in our cabins and lodges. No shuttles, no split venues, no rushing off after the last dance.
One address. One weekend.
Your wedding should feel like a getaway, not a logistics puzzle. Venue, lodging, and 65 private acres, all at one address.
Rehearsal dinner in a lodge, vows beneath the trees, reception at The Haven, and guests walking back to their cabins under the stars. Cedar Grove Retreat was built so the whole celebration stays on one property.
Rustic charm and modern comfort, with one coordinator assigned to your wedding from booking through load-out.
Exchange vows surrounded by the iconic Hocking Hills scenery couples travel here for, on private acreage that's yours for the weekend.
Dance the night away in a custom log lodge built for celebrations and comfortable in every season.
If it rains, the ceremony moves indoors at The Haven. Same building, steps from where you were headed.
Nobody drives anywhere. Up to 85 guests sleep on the property, a short walk from the venue.
Woodland vows, golden-hour portraits, and the little details that make your day yours. All on 65 private acres in the Hocking Hills.
Hundreds more on our wedding photo gallery.
Turn your wedding into a three-day getaway: the people you love stay together, explore the Hills, and leave already planning the reunion.
Wedding party and family roll in throughout the afternoon, settling into Cedar Hill, Stillwater, or one of our private cabins. No hotel blocks scattered across town, no coordinating rides. Unpack, stretch your legs on the private trails, and let out-of-towners get their first look at the Hocking Hills from the hilltop.
As the light softens, gather for rehearsal on the woodland ceremony site. Then it's back to the lodge for a welcome dinner on the porch: fire pits and hot tubs after dark, cousins meeting for the first time, and the buzz of tomorrow finally here.
Slow morning in the cabins: coffee on the porch, hair and makeup with a view, groomsmen playing pool downstairs at Stillwater. When you're ready, walk to the ceremony. Vows beneath the trees, the wedding party at your side, and the forest canopy framing every photo you've imagined.
Cocktail hour spills into the garden while the wedding team transforms The Haven for your reception. Dinner, toasts, dancing, all under one roof and all on your schedule. When the last song plays, guests don't pile into cars. They stroll back to their cabins under the stars, still talking about the day.
Nobody wants to leave, and nobody has to rush. Sleep in, brew a pot of coffee, and find your people scattered across the porches and picnic tables for a lazy farewell brunch. Some head out early; others linger for one more walk to the pond or a group photo in the meadow.
Old Man's Cave is half a mile away if your crew wants a final hike through the state park before heading home, already swapping stories about next time. That's the thing about a weekend wedding at Cedar Grove Retreat: it doesn't end when the reception does.
Make it a destination celebration. Your wedding party and guests all stay together on the same property.
Cedar Grove Retreat offers walkable onsite accommodations:
Need more beds? Partner properties within two miles add 500+ overnight options. Your wedding team can help coordinate blocks when you're ready to plan; full details live on our wedding site.
Three ways we keep weddings at The Haven lighter on the Hills.
For every wedding at The Haven, we donate to a local environmental organization that protects the place you chose.
Less waste, same table. We use compostable tableware and drinkware whenever we supply them.
Borrow instead of buy: 750+ decor items are included at no extra charge, which means less one-time waste and less for you to purchase.
Weddings aren't something we added on. They're why The Haven exists.
In 2016, Cedar Grove Retreat owners Kevin and Julie Claus sat on the porch of Stillwater Lodge, talking about their three children growing up on the property and how wonderful it would be to see them married where so many memories were made. Kevin grabbed a napkin and sketched a large lodge that could hold all their friends and family. That vision became The Haven.
In the fall of 2018, their oldest son Brian became the first wedding at The Haven, making Kevin and Julie's dream a reality.
My husband and I had our wedding here and it was an absolutely stellar experience. Brian and Liz were very communicative and helpful throughout the months leading up to the wedding. They also were more than willing to accommodate our requests and had plenty of recommendations when we needed assistance. It's located right in the heart of hocking hills. We used their ceremony site by the woods and it was perfect. They even have a rain location available if the weather turns. Jon and I feel very fortunate that we found this amazing venue and would absolutely recommend it to anyone in a heartbeat. The Haven has a lot to offer and any couple would be thrilled with their choice in this venue.
Felica, Haven Bride
Photo galleries, packages, and planning details
Browse real weddings at The Haven: ceremonies in the woods, receptions in the lodge, and the Hocking Hills at every turn.
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Wedding questions? Call us at (740) 380-2209 x2.
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