5 Breathtaking Reasons to Elope at Cherry Ridge Retreat in Ohio's Hocking Hills
Discover why Cherry Ridge Retreat is the romantic elopement experience in Ohio's stunning Hocking Hills region.
1. Hocking Hills: Ohio's Most Romantic Natural Wonder
The Hocking Hills region offers some of Ohio's most stunning scenery—ancient sandstone cliffs draped in emerald moss, cascading waterfalls, and cathedral-like forests. Exchange vows in a sun-dappled clearing or steal your first married kiss atop dramatic rock formations with sweeping valley views. Every season creates a new masterpiece: spring wildflowers, summer's lush canopy, autumn's fiery foliage, and winter's crystalline beauty. Your wedding photos will look like they belong in a fairy tale.
2. Cherry Ridge Retreat: Where Luxury Meets Wilderness
Cherry Ridge Retreat offers complete privacy across 75 acres of pristine Ohio woodland, where luxury cabins blend rustic charm with modern sophistication. Your secluded cabin features crackling fireplaces, private hot tubs perfect for stargazing, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the forest indoors. Wake up on your wedding morning to birdsong instead of traffic.
Elevate your celebration with premium touches like artisan charcuterie boxes featuring local Ohio delicacies, or surprise your partner with an in-cabin chef experience. These aren't just accommodations—they're the foundation of your perfect wedding day.
3. Stress-Free Elopement Packages
Our comprehensive elopement packages handle every detail, from finding the perfect officiant
to coordinating professional photography that captures every magical moment. We arrange stunning floral designs, provide elegant wedding cakes, and ensure champagne is ready for your
celebration toast.
This means you focus entirely on what matters most: each other. No vendor meetings, no
timeline stress, no last-minute emergencies—just pure anticipation for your perfect day.
4. Intimate Moments That Create Lifelong Memories
Your Cherry Ridge elopement isn't about what you're missing—it's about gaining something irreplaceable: a wedding that's entirely, authentically yours. Imagine your sunset ceremony on your cabin's private deck, with only rustling leaves as your soundtrack, or your first dance under twinkling string lights while fireflies create nature's light show around you.
The intimacy allows for spontaneous moments that large weddings can't offer: whispered promises during forest walks, impromptu photos at hidden waterfalls, and quiet conversations you'll treasure forever.
5. Adventure Awaits Beyond Your Ceremony
Why limit your celebration to just a ceremony? Hocking Hills offers spectacular outdoor experiences within minutes of Cherry Ridge Retreat. Explore the cathedral-like chambers of Ash Cave, discover the mystical beauty of Old Man's Cave, or share an intimate moment at Cedar Falls where water cascades over ancient rock.
Cherry Ridge Retreat features 5 miles of private hiking trails, meaning adventure begins the
moment you step outside your cabin. Your elopement seamlessly transforms into a mini-moon,
blending matrimony with exploration in Ohio's most beautiful wilderness.
How to Plan Your Perfect Cherry Ridge Elopement
Choose Your Season: Hocking Hills enchants year-round—spring wildflowers, summer greenery, autumn's spectacular foliage, or winter's serene crystalline landscape.
Select Your Package: Our worry-free elopement packages include photography, florals, and ceremonial essentials to ensure your day unfolds flawlessly.
Arrive Early: Plan to arrive the day before. Unwind in your cabin's hot tub and let the peaceful forest calm any pre-wedding nerves.
Your Perfect Elopement Awaits
Eloping at Cherry Ridge Retreat means choosing to begin your marriage with an adventure in
Ohio's most stunning natural setting. Surrounded by the beauty of Hocking Hills and cradled in
luxury, your love story unfolds authentically and unforgettably.
If you're ready for a wedding as unique as your love, Cherry Ridge Retreat awaits. Your perfect
Hocking Hills elopement begins here.
