About this vendor
We offer indoor and outdoor event services that are like no other in our tristate area! We offer a zen like atmosphere with beautiful, naturalistic surroundings that is only enhanced by our desire for excellent customer service satisfaction! We strive to make your event as enjoyable, relaxed and as beautiful as possible and can help guide you in achieving the day of your dreams. We strive to be environmentally friendly while maintaining photographic opportunities in our natural habitat areas that encourage pollination from our butterflies to birds to bees in our efforts to maintain a healthy ecosystem so that all benefit from our efforts! From the tranquil lavender and wildflower fields that are continuing to flourish to our serene waterfall that allows for breathtaking photos, we can ensure you will not regret choosing SBA Hitching Post for your event needs!
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Farm & Ranch
- Beach
- Waterfront
- Garden
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Destination Wedding Packages
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Planning
- Destination Wedding Planning
- Wedding Design
Awards and Affiliations
2023 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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My daughter got married here 5/29/26 and this was an incredible experience and we couldn’t have asked for a better venue. From the indoor space to the outside space we had such an ...
amazing time. Everything is absolutely perfect, Anne and Tina went way past expectations including details of things we didn’t even think about. Every corner of this place is beautiful. The waterfall, the swing, the pond, the building….we couldn’t have asked for better.
Our wedding day was everything we dreamed of thanks to this amazing venue! The property was stunning and photographed beautifully from every angle. We were especially impressed wit...
h all of the decorations, furniture, and props available to use — there were so many thoughtful touches that made planning and decorating so much easier.
The staff and venue crew were truly outstanding. They were friendly, attentive, and always willing to help with anything we needed throughout the entire day. Their support helped everything feel stress-free and seamless, which meant so much to us.
We couldn’t recommend this venue enough for anyone looking for a beautiful space with an incredible team behind it!
Anne and her crew at Shady Brook Acres are incredible. They help every step of the way, from just looking around to physically helping you set up for your big day. There’s ton of i...
ncluded decor you can use, on on-site venue coordinator, and you can even hire one of their staff as a day-of coordinator. The property is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, well maintained, and truly sets the tone of your whole day. The picture opportunities are endless here. Everyone on staff is amazing and more than helpful. The bridal cottage itself is a little small, but honestly super cozy, and being in there all day before walking out to the aisle helped my nerves a lot. My husband and I couldn’t recommend this place enough, and when I tell you they made sure everything was perfect, my day was PERFECT. If you’re looking for your fairytale wedding, this is it.
We were looking and looking for a place to get married when we finally saw this beautiful venue. It checked every box and was truly the dream wedding look we were going for. Highly...
recommend touring it because you will fall in love with it!
Shadybrook is a STUNNING venue! My husband and I were so glad we booked here! The benefit with booking such a naturally beautiful venue is all the perfect photo opportunities!! The...
venue is beautiful, but what sold us was Anne and her crew! Every step of the planning process, Anne was so helpful and took time to explain or answer any questions! Anne and her crew do everything possible to make sure you wedding day is perfect! You will not regret booking this venue!
This was the first venue we looked at after we got engaged and instantly fell in love with it! We booked it the next day and couldn't have been happier. We had an August wedding an...
d everything on the property was beautiful. The owner was responsive to any questions, flexible to what the couple wants, and has fair pricing without adding extra fees. She even built an online community for other brides getting married at the same location so we can exchange questions and ideas - so helpful! Also gave a very good list of preferred vendors and that was extremely helpful. Highly recommend this hidden gem!
Vendor was very kind and friendly. We felt she was honest and worked with us including allowing us in the cottage before the technical contracts allowed time so we could get ready ...
sooner. She offered payment options and a small refund if nothing got damaged. Anytime I called or text she replied and was always okay with us viewing the venue more when we needed/wanted. The venue itself is huge if you count the fact that you get the outside as well as the inside barn. Perfect for a rustic style wedding. She also had a lot of decorations ready for a rustic wedding so we got to buy a little less but have a beautiful wedding still. We didn't have any bad experiences with this venue and wouldn't change it even if we could. She continues to be upgrade the place and does it all by hand/self which is amazing! Everything there is just so stunning. The entire staff was awesome and helped watch over our wedding and guest to make sure no issues arose or that they could help when if we needed anything!
Anne & her team were awesome! The venue is amazing and she is constantly putting more work into it and making it even more beautiful! They have tons of decorations available for yo...
u to use for your wedding. I would definitely recommend this venue!
I cannot rave enough about this place, we knew the first time we visited that it had to be where my fiance and I got married. The venue was gorgeous for our outdoor June wedding! W...
e especially chose this place for the pond, the greenery, the lavender accents, and the pavilion for the ceremony. The photo opportunities were endless for us and our guests! (which many of them enjoyed taking during the reception). The barn for the reception was beautiful and airconditioned which was perfect for a summer wedding. Many of the decorations were also included which was very helpful! We loved that we could make all the choices about the vendors and do exactly what we wanted and fit into our budget. Anne was very accommodating and quickly responded to messages or questions that we had. We were especially grateful that she helped my 93-year-old grandma get around in a golf cart to the ceremony and reception so that she was safe and didn't have to walk far. I also loved that she has a bride's group to help other brides at the venue share ideas and help each other out! It was also so helpful that the cleaning service was included.
Everyone was great! The venue got better and better each time we visited before the big day. All of my guests thought everything was beautiful!
Beautiful venue inside and out! Anne is so easy to work with and accommodated our needs when she didn’t need to. We’re so thankful and can’t wait for October!
I loved Shady Brook Acres! The venue is absolutely gorgeous and you don’t need a lot for decor because the place is amazing as is and they also have a lot of things you can use. An...
nie & Lisa were very responsive and helpful.
Anne and the staff at Shady Brook Acres are simply FANTASTIC! They made planning my special day so easy. They were quick to respond and communicate, incredibly workable, and beyond...
friendly! I simply cannot say enough about this place. The property is BEAUTIFUL and perfect for an intimate outdoor ceremony. You absolutely will not go wrong choosing Shady Brook Acres for your wedding/reception, graduation party, or family event! Our experience with them was exceptional!
Contact
15374 County Road T, Napoleon, OH | Northwest Ohio
Shady Brook Acres