About this venue
Suzanne Jenkins
OWNER, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Typically responds within 24h
Carawood Lake is a family-owned 30-acre private nature retreat and wedding venue in northeast Ohio, just outside of Oberlin. Carawood Lake is great for indoor/outdoor events, featuring a fully climate-controlled lodge (rustic with lots of reclaimed wood, a stone fireplace, and iron fixtures), a covered patio, a large lakeside lawn, and an outdoor wood-burning fire pit. At the heart of the property is a two-acre lake, surrounded by tons of acres for photos, ceremonies, and overnight camping among the trees and meadows. (That's right - you and your party can have the full grounds ALL TO YOURSELF, with campfires burning as long as you'd like!)
Reception packages include indoor tables and chairs for up to 125 guests, table cloths, chair covers, indoor string lights and ceiling drapes, free use of centerpiece items in our Something Borrowed Closet professional-grade AV equipment, and outdoor ceremony seats. Plus, anything that is ours (linens, seating, etc.) we set up and tear down for you! Our Classic Wedding and Overnight packages also come with 4 hours of rehearsal and set-up time the day before.
The core values at Carawood Lake are kindness, authenticity, and integrity. We have no hidden fees, NO REQUIRED VENDORS OR GUEST MINIMUMS, offer no-interest PAYMENT PLANS and will always respect your budget.
Suzanne Jenkins leads the event team and will work closely with you to make sure that the setting, energy, and vibes of the day are exactly what you are dreaming of. Reach out today to check availability at Carawood Lake and start planning a celebration you'll never forget.
Meet the team
- Suzanne JenkinsOwner, Director of OperationsHi, I'm Suzanne, and I'm the one who you'll probably speak with first when you contact Carawood Lake. I'm all about positive energy, joyful vibes, and meaningful connections. In my former life, I was actually an OB/GYN, guiding people through the joys of births and difficulties that come with challenging diagnoses. I left clinical practice during the COVID years, but realized I was still very drawn to helping people during life's biggest moments and focusing on JOY. Although we are newer venue owners, I have lots of experience both in business (I ran my own private practice) and in managing high-stress, high-stakes situations, and I LOVE working with people. My promise to you, if you choose Carawood Lake, is to see you, hear you, and help you experience this beautiful moment in your life joyfully. And we would be honored to walk with you on this journey :)
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Owner, Director of Operations
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