Walden

I could not have dreamed of a better wedding venue! Walden has the most beautiful and serene feel, it was exactly what we wanted for our day. Not only is the celebration space gorgeous, but the suites are unmatched. Our guests (and my husband & I) are still raving about it! Makenna was amazing to work with and made planning a breeze!

I fell in love with Walden but it was really Makenna that sealed the deal. From the very first visit she made us feel comfortable and welcomed. Her attention to detail was above and beyond. Any request or idea was always received with positivity and they really make everything work. The facility offers so much for guests to take advantage of. The yoga class in the rose garden was the perfect way to start the day. Treating guests to spa services was also really convenient. Our wedding guests raved about the food. The horse release during the ceremony was another special touch. Walden is the most tranquil, intimate and special wedding venue in Cleveland!

The Walden was the perfect place to have our wedding. Makenna is a godsent and is incredibly helpful throughout the whole planning process. The service is amazing. All of the food was delicious. Their recent renovations has made it one of the most elegant and gorgeous venues. Our wedding went off perfectly without any issues. I cannot recommend using this venue enough.

A truly beautiful place to have wedding. The venue and staff are exceptional.

If you are considering Walden for your wedding and reception venue I can tell you that there is no better choice. No seriously, just go stand in the newly renovated space and you will see for yourself that is the premier place to get married in the Cleveland area. I have never been to a more perfect and beautiful wedding. Makenna is incredible and goes above and beyond the role of her coordinator job. She deserves a raise. We did the full Inn rental for both Friday and Saturday and had our immediate family and bridal party stay on site. I highly recommend doing this. The majority of our guest were travelling from out of town so this allowed our whole weekend to run smoothly. The hospitality at the Inn was world-class and everyone was helpful and accommodating. The rooms at the Inn are spacious and amazing. All of the guests that stayed with us at the Inn were extremely comfortable. It was super fun having them all close by. We had our rehearsal dinner followed by a welcome party at The Barn the night before the wedding. The food was delicious. We were unsure of how many people would show up to the welcome party since there were so many out of town guests and we completely underestimated our guest count by about 50. They handled it with grace and had all hands on deck to ensure the whole evening was seamless. Makenna was even bartending at one point. I can't thank them enough. Our wedding was a dream. The outdoor ceremony space was picture perfect. We used their fountain as our backdrop and the pictures are stunning. We added some florals to the fountain but otherwise no additional decorations were even needed because the outdoor area has such stand alone beauty. We had our cocktail hour in the courtyard which was a seamless transition from the outdoor ceremony. We had a cheese display and passed hors d'oeuvres and everyone was raving about the food. They also did an incredible job with our signature drinks. The reception room which was recently renovated is breathtaking. Makenna also helped us bring our dance floor dreams to life by helping coordinate a big disco ball installation above the dance floor. They were so accommodating. The food in hands down the best wedding food I have ever experienced. Every single guest came up to us to tell us that as well. Definitely splurge for the aged rib-eye and pan-seared seabass, you won't regret it. Compliments to the Chef, we plan on returning for dinner and our anniversary.

My husband and I could not have asked for a better experience working with Makenna and Kate at Walden when planning our wedding reception. From the very beginning, the entire staff at Walden welcomed us with open arms. All communication was organized, timely, supportive, and transparent. Our dinner was one of the best meals we have eaten and our guests could not stop raving about the food! The Walden staff was attentive and accommodating, especially for our guests with dietary restrictions. With our wedding taking place only a month after the renovations were completed, Makenna and staff did an amazing job being transparent about the progress and showing us all the possibilities for staging our reception space. Simply put, Walden is the obvious choice to host your wedding. Period!

An absolutely stunning place for our wedding! Everything was exceptionally well-communicated and clear from start to finish - Makenna in particular is an amazing coordinator who made us feel so comfortable even as any hiccups arose in the process! The day-of was so smoothly handled and our guests had nothing but positive things to say about the venue, food, and experience. Thank you for making everything so special!

After touring Walden, my daughter knew she had to have her wedding there. The place is so unique and beautiful inside and out and having the Inn was icing on the cake! They gave us the option to rent out the entire Inn (22 rooms) and it was one of the best decisions we made. It allowed us to use the entire space, as we saw fit, for the entire day/night. Having access to your suite for rest, storage, makeup touchups etc. was indispensable. It was also very helpful for grandparents who wanted to turn in earlier than the rest and we didn’t have to worry about anyone driving. Having an in-house chef is an underrated benefit and the Walden chefs are world class! Guests raved about the food and we felt proud and happy. As for service/support, this place must be doing something right because their staff is simply the Best! Makenna is the wedding coordinator and is at the top of her game. She is so organized/helpful/accommodating/conscientious and all while remaining calm and confident. She is a gift. The rest of the staff is top notch as well! The service from beginning to end was impeccable. Not a single one of my special requests was turned down. They did everything in their power to bring our vision to life. I’ve never seen a harder working group of people! I wish I could name them all personally. As an added bonus, the suites are all spacious and simply beautiful. You feel like you are on vacation when you are there. Then there is the Salon and Spa! What a treat for the bridal party and guests alike to partake in all their services. Again, top notch staff/services/surroundings! My husband and I can’t wait to go back for a mini escape. Whether you live near or far, Walden is a perfect choice for an unforgettable wedding that your guests will rave about for years to come. Bravo Walden!!

Walden completely exceeded our expectations as a wedding venue. We could not have been more happy with how perfect our wedding day turned out. Makenna, Kate & team were so incredibly accommodating and detailed, which made us feel comfortable and relaxed leading up to our wedding day. Our guests are still raving about how our wedding was one of the nicest they have ever been to and how the food was the best they have had at a wedding. We got married in the garden, and it was like a dream. The suite we stayed in was absolutely stunning and we can't wait to come back for our anniversary. If you're looking for perfection, get married at Walden!

When i first toured the walden for my venue my husband and i knew right away that this was the place! The venue is stunning and our guests are still raving about how beautiful it was. The food is also incredible! Sarah and the team were the BOMB! they made the whole process so much easier. You really feel like you're royalty there and they are so attentive to whatever you need. We stayed overnight and had a spa day the next day which was nothing short of amazing! we'll most definitely be back for our first anniversary!

As soon as we took our tour of Walden and met their amazing event coordinator, Sarah, we knew this was the perfect venue for our wedding weekend. As soon as we said ‘yes’ Sarah had blocked off the Inn for our wedding, the Barn for our rehearsal dinner, the Club for our welcome reception and the cafe for our brunch! It was such a benefit to have one point of contact for all of these events and Sarah stayed on top of the details for all of them. Sarah also served as my pseudo wedding planner - I could text her from the florist or any vendor to ask questions and she was always very responsive. She had photos and ideas for everything. I even ended up using one of her ideas for our head table florals. And she took care to make sure everything that needed to be set up or executed on happened. On our wedding day I didn’t need to do or worry about anything - it was all taken care of! Walden was a beautiful setting, and the entire staff went out of their way to cater to every need of ours and our guests. All weekend people were coming up to tell us how much they loved the spa, hanging out at the pool, the delicious food, etc.

Sarah and all the staff at Walden made our Wedding Day absolutely incredible! Sarah provided us with everything we needed and more! She was attentive and responsive the day of and the weeks/months leading up to the big day. She asked about my vision and then brought it to life. She helped with every aspect of planning and coordinating and was always a delight to communicate with. At first, I was worried about the plaid carpeting at The Club but Sarah assured me that when the linens and centerpieces were in place- you wouldn’t even notice and she was ABSOLUTELY right. Club Walden was the perfect setting. From our stay at the Inn to the beautiful ceremony in the Arbor to the reception at The Club…. everything was seamless. I could not have asked for a better person to work with when planning our day. I can not put into words how absolutely wonderful Sarah and Patrick were to us. So much love for both of them! ❤️The newly remodeled bar and deck at The Club were a huge hit with our guests. They raved about the location, food, service and all the details that Walden added to make it special for us. We were so impressed by everything Walden had to offer. I would highly recommend! Do not wait to book your event- Walden is the place to be! Thank you Sarah, Patrick and the Walden staff for making our June 26th Wedding an absolute DREAM! If we could relive the day over and over again we would, and would not change one single thing!

Sarah and the team at Walden were absolutely incredible in hosting my wedding at the Inn at Walden as well as my rehearsal dinner at the barn. To say that they went above and beyond was an understatement. We decided to have our wedding somewhat last minute, we contacted Sarah the fabulous event planner there probably 10 weeks before the wedding was going to happen. She threw on her superwoman cape and helped with EVERYTHING. From floral vendors to hair and make up, customizing our menu beyond what they typically offer to suit our guests, to running out to a party supply store to get table numbers that matched the flatware, she was a dream. Sarah was always available always a text away to answer any of my 50000000 questions or concerns, she took it all with a smile and a level of organization I have never seen before. Our wedding was on May 2nd which can be tricky from a weather perspective so Sarah had 3 separate plans depending on the weather, one for outdoors, one for indoors, and one for outdoors with heaters and blankets for the guests. Fortunately it ended up being the one sunny 80 degree day that week (the other days were rainy and in the 60’s) and knowing Sarah I have a feeling she somehow made the sun shine for us. Now for the wedding- the inn is just stunning I had a gorgeous suite I stayed in for a couple nights and had my bridal party get ready in. We had a champagne welcome, and anything we needed was a quick call away. On the morning of our wedding I had a delicious brunch brought up to the room, Sarah made sure the florists, cake, rentals, and everything was set up how I dreamed it would be. The team greated our guests and led them to their seats while I did some first look photos, then they coordinated the sound vendor to make sure the violinist had everything she needed for the ceremony as well as our officiant. When the wedding was over and my husband and I walked back down the aisle Sarah was there with two glasses of champagne in hand to help us celebrate. Moving on to the cocktail hour… it was set on a patio outside the Jaipur lounge, OMG those little bites were delicious!! Trust me on the mini grilled cheese and tomato soup shots, just trust me! Sarah and her team made sure everything was in place (challah cutting, cake, etc.) to make a seamless transition from cocktail Hour to reception. The food was perfection, everyone raves about it, and the lounge was transformed into a gorgeous spring celebration complete with horses in the ring through the window. Just to show how thoughtful the team at Walden is, they noticed my husband and I were too busy talking to everyone to try our cake during dessert, they had two slices waiting in our room for us (complete with chocolate strawberries) for when the evening was over for us to enjoy. It was one of the most incredible days of my life and I am confident that was entirely due to Sarah and the staff at Walden. Best decision I ever made was having my wedding there, I still can’t believe it turned out as beautifully as it did without a wedding planner. That’s the level of service they (and especially Sarah) provides. I can’t wait to come back next may for our anniversary!

First off Sarah sells the Walden Inn & Spa. You can love a place but if your event coordinator at the venue is terrible then you will have so much unnecessary stress. I can say this was not the case with Sarah. She kept me in the loop about things going on. When she had communicated with all our outside vendors. She was also willing to stay late and meet with me after I had gotten off of work. She didn’t mind doing multiple walk throughs to make sure everything was how I wanted it. She also made sure I didn’t have to lift a finger to make sure everything the day of was exactly where it should be. She took care of flipping the main table as the day progressed to reflect the next item in the itinerary. You can also book the rooms in advance for things you’d like to set up! Sarah coordinated day of with all my vendors so everyone was where they needed to be. She guided us through the rehearsal and had no problem telling people to stand there and stay put, so I could just enjoy the day. She was also wonderful with working with the chef to accommodate my dietary restrictions. She even helped me find hair and makeup people during covid. I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She truly made my day stress free so I could enjoy it!

From the moment I met Sarah, I knew Walden was the perfect choice for us! We hit it off right away and I couldn’t stop smiling as she walked us through the wedding planning process and gave us a tour. Being one of the most indecisive individuals, I anticipated this to be a difficult decision for me. It was, in fact, the opposite. Sarah made this the easiest decision I made as I planned out my dream wedding. She is so kind hearted, so warming and welcoming. I felt like I knew her for years, and because of our instant connection, I felt so at ease. She was patient in answering my millions of questions and worked hard to make this process seamless. Fast forward 10 months, my wedding day was more than I could ever ask for! The staff were outstanding, truly making me feel like royalty, and so accommodating after much debate about whether to hold the ceremony indoors or outdoors due to the weather. The salon onsite made is so convenient for myself and my wedding party to find the perfect look. The food was to die for. It was truly a celebration of our love and I owe so much of my appreciation and gratitude to the perfect event coordinator! If you are looking to plan your dream wedding or hold an event of any kind, go visit Sarah at Walden! She will not disappoint!

Walden was the most perfect place we could have imagined to have our wedding reception. The staff is phenomenal and you are met with the highest quality customer service experience each time you walk through the doors. When you choose Walden, you have access to their day-of coordinator, who I truly cannot imagine what my day would have looked like without her! The venue is simply stunning, the food is phenomenal, and the various spaces give your guests the opportunity to have an entire experience (you're not stuck in one room all night - our cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing were in three separate and unique spaces). In addition, when you book Walden, you and your spouse get to stay in the honeymoon suite - it's included in the package! After our wedding, we walked in to the room and were greeted by rose petals, candles, chocolate covered strawberries - the whole nine yards. It was truly the experience of a lifetime, and I wish we could re-live the whole thing!

As soon as we walked into Walden it set the mood for the exact wedding we were looking for. Walden is laid out for a “moving wedding.” Meaning Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception and dancing are all in different areas! I’m a big dancer, and I love that everyone would be in the same room for it and not just sitting around at the tables talking. One of the best benefits of booking at Walden in my opinion was Sarah, the event coordinator. She kept everything moving, was easy to work with, she was great with trouble shooting and making sure everyone was where they needed to be. All in all, Walden was worth every penny. From the food to the ambiance to the fun level. It was everything I ever wanted on the best day of my life.

Sarah was our wedding coordinator this August for our wedding at walden. She was absolutely a pleasure to work with. She was with us throughout the entire planning process and offered great suggestions and recommendations. Sarah was attentive to every last detail and she was so flexible in accommodating all of our ideas and requests. The Walden is an amazing venue and exceeded our expectations. The food was fantastic and the scenery was perfect. Great locations for photographs and indoor and outdoor options so we did not have to stress about possible bad weather. Our suite was incredible and the bar service was great. We highly recommend Sarah for any event. Her experience and expertise is evident in her work and we could not be more satisfied. Our guests are still talking about how wonderful everything was.

Our wedding was so perfect thanks to Walden and Sarah! The place is beautiful and Sarah made everything stress free!

My husband and I got married here on October 12th! When people on our honeymoon would ask us about our venue, we were both speechless. All of our guests loved that everything was in one location, but at different areas of the venue. We had so many compliments on the food, it was absolutely phenomenal! Sarah, the coordinator was a god send. She went above and beyond for us! She answered my 500 questions in detail, helped with anything I needed and was in constant contact! The day of was so relaxing for not only me, but my parents, my husband and his parents. Sarah took care of setting up the decorations we had brought, she was seen bartending when help was needed, she helped serve dinner. Honestly, I cannot speak highly enough of her! She wore so many hats on our day and she wore them with grace! I highly recommend this beautiful venue!

We couldn’t have been happier with Inn Walden for our ceremony and reception. The site is beautiful, and their staff is exceptional, especially our Event Coordinator, Sarah Baarlaer. She’s absolutely amazing and worked tirelessly to make sure every detail was perfect! We’d highly recommend Inn Walden as a wedding venue ❤️.

We couldn't have asked for a better experience! My daughter's ceremony and reception were joyous and carefree under Sarah's exceptional care and that of the Walden staff. Thank you for a day we will always remember with great happiness!

We were deciding between venues when The Walden just felt right. It’s like when you know you’re marring the right one, you just know. The venue, rooms, and spa are so unique and one of a kind but what really made it was the service. From the first visit deciding if it was the one to the brunch the day after the wedding everyone was so on top of everything. Especially Sarah Baarlae. She’s the event planner there and made the best day of our lives the most memorable stress free day EVER!!! There’s so many places you can get married at but at the end of it all it’s about the two of you. The Walden and their staff helped to do just that!

We had our son’s rehearsal dinner at the Walden Inn and couldn’t be more impressed with the atmosphere and the attentiveness of the staff! Sarah and her team were so accommodating to our every need. The food was 5 star quality and the presentation was picture perfect!!! Our guests are still raving! I highly recommend this hidden gem.

Inn Walden goes above and beyond to make wedding couples feel extra special during their wedding. The food is amazing and guests raves about it. The hospitality is unmatched. And the venue is beautiful!

Our wedding was perfect at The Walden! Sarah, our wedding coordinator, was so helpful, patient, and experienced. I could not have imagined it being any more perfect. The venue was beautiful, the staff were amazing, and the hotel rooms were luxurious.

My husband and I LOVED having our ceremony and reception at Walden! We had a smaller wedding (about 75 guests) but the care and time that every staff member put into our day was amazing. Sarah was exceptional! The food was delicious...our guests are still raving. The overnight suite was the perfect place to get ready, and then they decorated it with rose petals, champagne, cake, and our flowers. Later that week, we got a couples massage at the spa and the front desk ladies knew us by name, congratulated us, and gave us champagne for our services. We can't wait to go back! All in all, we were extremely happy with choosing Walden and would definitely do it again...in a heartbeat!!!!

My husband and I were the photographers for a 3 day set of events at Walden including a Rehearsal Dinner, Wedding and 90th Birthday Party. All 3 events were handled with the utmost care. Every detail was attended to and the decor was gorgeous. Jacqueline was on top of everything. She ensured not only that the guests were having a great time and had everything they needed, but treated us as welcomed guests as well. The food for all 3 events was absolutely delicious and well above average wedding fare and everything from the Spa to the gorgeous rooms portrays a high level of sophistication, style and elegance! We highly recommend Walden to take care of your needs as a bride!

Do yourself a favor - have your wedding at Walden! When my husband and I got engaged, Walden was the first venue we toured & we fell in love with it. Jacqueline, the wedding/events planner, is AMAZING! She is so on top of everything & made our day better than we ever thought it could be. The location is beautiful, the food is out of this world, and the staff is as nice as can be. I HIGHLY recommend getting married at Walden Inn :-)

My husband and I chose Walden for the beauty of the venue and the professional staff on site. Your budget is well spent in this venue. The quality of the service and food is outstanding. The options for outdoor and indoor ceremony/reception are wonderful and they are up front with costs and charges so you aren't surprised when it is time to pay the bill. Our friends and family were blown away in all aspects of our recent wedding here. I would highly recommend Walden to any bride looking for a very classy and timeless event of any kind. Also my bridal party and I used Spa Walden for our hair and makeup the morning of the wedding. The staff was professional and courteous of our schedule. They took wonderful care of us and made sure we were fed and happy at all times! I am so very grateful to the staff there for making my morning of experience wonderful when the adrenaline is flowing as well as the nerves. Ladies you are fantastic and I'd recommend them to any bride looking to be well cared for on her wedding day!

There are not enough good things I can say about Walden. The staff is unbelievably professional, kind, and literally went above and beyond to make our day PERFECT. They thought of things that we would never expect or even think of to make our day exceptional. The food is out of this world- that's not something people normally say about a wedding but we got SO many compliments! The venue is outstanding- beautiful, spacious and romantic. We had an outdoor wedding with a reception inside the venue and it was a dream come true day. The staff was responsive and worked with me and my to-be husband as neither of us lived in the area and truly made it the best day of our lives. We were blown away by the beautiful rooms available at the Inn, the kindness of the staff, and the way we and our guests were treated with utmost professionalism. It was a perfect day that would not have happened without Walden, Kate (The Inn manager) and the entire staff that worked the weekend of our wedding. We plan to return for anniversaries at the spa for years to come. It was a dream come true- Thank you!

Walden is a magical place, largely due to the people who work there. Yes, it's beautiful, the aesthetic is clean yet warm, and the suites are unique and luxurious. But what I'll remember about our wedding day there is how smoothly the whole thing went and the amazing people who made it happen. Kate and her staff were incredibly attentive and thoughtful. From the first time we went to visit the venue to our tasting (the chef worked with us to create a fusion menu which we loved) to the final weekend, everything was handled with a level of professionalism and attention to personal detail that I've never encountered anywhere else. If there were any hiccups, I never knew about it. And somehow, on that hot June day, glasses of water kept appearing, which was much appreciated. The space itself is one of a kind. There's so much elegance to the setting not much needed to be added. We had the ceremony outside with their garden as the backdrop. The reception was in the dining room, which was converted from it's standard blue (which was the setting for our rehearsal dinner the night before) to our gold and red theme (making it look like a completely different room). The dance then was held in their lounge, which was cozy and intimate despite having over 150 guests. There were so many spaces for small groups of people to meet and connect and our guests still talk about how much they loved Walden. We love Walden so much that, despite moving out of state, we still travel back to spend a couple of days at the inn and indulge in their spa once a year for our anniversary. They always have our room ready and everyone knows our names. Like I said, a magical place. I'm so happy we chose Walden for our wedding and can't imagine having been happier anywhere else.

The Walden Inn, there is not enough I can say about this place. Loved every moment we spent there, so much that we were truly sad to leave when it came time. I had a room for my bridesmaids and I the night before the wedding and it was amazing, they gave us free range of the ceremony room to decorate as we wished and actually we had the entire first level free to decorate!! Rhiannon was perfect, she was so patient and welcoming. My husband and I have started a tradition that we go back to The Walden on our wedding anniversary and stay for the night. I truly love this place, and am SO happy I had my wedding ceremony there, we would have loved to have the reception there also but it was a little out of our price range, but they were beyond accommodating and every time we return we experience the same exceptional service just as plain guests on an ordinary day. Thank you all so much for creating such an amazing memory in our hearts, I truly believe no where else could have done that.

The Country Inn at Walden exceeded our expectations in a number of dimensions. Wait staff, event coordinators, etc. all treated wedding party members and guests with the highest care and consideration. Guests still rave about the food at our wedding six months later. The outdoor setting proved to be beautiful and the indoor "backup plan" eased my anxiety of bad weather despite not having to resort to it. You feel like you've left Cleveland when you're there and you don't have to worry about other parties "competing" with your own. The bridal suite held my five bridesmaids, hairstylist, make up person, family, etc perfectly and was a relaxing setting. The staff turned it into a romantic setting while we were getting married and was an excellent surprise to come back to. The pricing is on point for the quality found there. For alcohol, you have the option of paying per drink or an hourly open bar charge and there are different "levels" of alcohol qualities to meet various budget needs. There are many "upgrade" options from a raw bar to an outdoor tent, etc. The Spa is probably the best in all of Ohio. The BARN is the PERFECT place for a rehearsal dinner and, again, the food is on point! Guests not wanting to pay the premium to stay there can stay at the Bertram Inn five minutes away. Truly, feels like a private oasis just 40 minutes outside of Cleveland. Intimacy, service, elegance, modernity in architecture and beauty in the grounds and the nature around.

Great venue, food and staff. Perfect for weddings. I enjoyed planning and had the perfect wedding!

We had our wedding reception at the walden and they did an amazing job with everything. We got nothing but great feed back from our guests and everyone had a blast. It was a little more expensive than we originally planned to spend but it was worth it and worth checking out. The outdoor fire pit was a huge hit at night !

We held our ceremony and reception at Walden. Everything was perfect. Everything from the food, decor, and service was better than we could have asked for.