A Hocking Hills family reunion doesn't happen at a pavilion with a potluck sign-up sheet. It happens at a venue with cabins, a bonfire pit, trails out the back door, and enough lodging that three generations stay under one roof — or at least on the same property. Here's how to match your family's size to the right place.
By group size
30–75 people
Woodland Retreats
Up to 175 ceremony / 64 overnightTwo luxury lodges on 230 private acres: Hocking Manor (sleeps 27, indoor saltwater pool, rec room) and Timberframe Lodge (sleeps 30, private lake, 32-foot stone fireplace). Book both for a full estate weekend. Working farm with horses, donkeys, sheep for the kids.
Get a quote →The Heritage at The Olde Homestead
Up to 7572-acre property with a wedding pavilion (up to 75), elopement gazebo, luxury log cabins, and a complimentary event planner. Full-service experience.
Get a quote →Crockett's Run
Up to 200 event / 60 overnight56-acre resort with Event Lodge, bonfire gorge, and lodging sleeping 60 across cabins, bell tents, and bunkies. Open vendor policy — bring your own caterer, bring your own style.
Get a quote →75–150 people
The Roost at Turkey Ridge
150 seated6,800 sq ft climate-controlled barn with 25-ft bar, stage, and 9 cabins next door. The barn handles the dinner and dance; the cabins handle the sleeping.
Get a quote →The Venue at Hocking Hills Cabins & Resort
Up to 135 guests100-acre resort, 3,000 sq ft indoor + 1,000 sq ft terrace, 20 on-site cabins. Fire pits, volleyball, playground, fishing, pedal boats — built for family activity.
Get a quote →Cherry Ridge Retreat
150 inside / 200+ outside140-acre luxury property with 150 inside capacity, 200+ outside, overnight for 85, and in-cabin spa services.
Get a quote →150–300 people
The Haven at Cedar Grove
Up to 250The largest private event venue in the region: 5,000+ sq ft cedar venue, outdoor amphitheater, and 8 lodging options sleeping 85. 750+ décor items available for use.
Get a quote →Heart of the Country Event Barn
Up to 300Newer event barn accommodating up to 300 with indoor and outdoor space.
Get a quote →Camp Oty'Okwa
30–200700+ private forested acres with full-service kitchen, tent camping and cabin lodging, and programming support for groups of 30–200. The camp-style option with professional facilities.
Get a quote →Activities for all ages
- Trail hikes: Ash Cave (paved, stroller-friendly — grandparents and toddlers included) and Old Man's Cave (school-age kids and up).
- Water: Lake Logan swimming beach and boat rentals, Hocking River canoe/kayak trips via Fox's Hocking Hills Canoe Livery.
- Adventure: Hocking Hills Canopy Tours (ziplines, ages 10+), Valley Zipline Tours, Hocking Hills Fun Center (inflatable bounce house, mini golf).
- Train ride: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway (all ages, Nelsonville).
- Evening: bonfire with delivered firewood, stargazing at JGAP (free), s'mores for every generation.
The weekend buyout
Most Hocking Hills reunion venues work best as a weekend buyout: you rent the entire venue and its lodging from Friday through Sunday. The family arrives Friday, hikes and eats together Saturday, and leaves Sunday. No other groups on the property. No shared common areas. It's your family's private estate for the weekend — and that's the experience that makes people fly in.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best Hocking Hills venue for a family reunion of 50?
Woodland Retreats (two lodges on 230 acres, sleeps 64, indoor pool, working farm), Crockett's Run (56 acres, sleeps 60, bonfire gorge), or The Heritage at The Olde Homestead (72 acres, up to 75, complimentary planner). All offer weekend buyouts with on-site lodging.
Can you host a 200+ person reunion in Hocking Hills?
Yes — The Haven at Cedar Grove handles 250, Heart of the Country Event Barn handles 300, and Camp Oty'Okwa handles 200 in a camp-style setting. Overflow lodging is available at nearby cabin clusters and the state park lodge.
What activities work for all ages at a Hocking Hills reunion?
Ash Cave (paved trail, all ages), Lake Logan beach and boats, Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, Hocking Hills Fun Center, bonfire and s'mores, and stargazing at John Glenn Astronomy Park. Zipline tours work for ages 10+.