Catalyst by Nature Link


Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,500 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $11,000

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests



About this venue

Catalyst is a brand new, modern venue that immerses you in nature, yet boasts all of the modern amenities that you crave for a luxury wedding. Located in Nisswa, MN we have 14 wooded acres on Clark Lake with 2,200 feet of shoreline, a private beach, and a private island. The venue holds up to 225 and includes a reception room, indoor ceremony room, outdoor ceremony site, two-story lobby, two getting ready suites, an outdoor patio, and more!  Construction is well underway and we are currently booking weddings for Sept 2022 and beyond. Check out our website to see more building renderings and photos as we bring the venue design to life! On-site lodging is available at Nature Link resort where we have 10 luxury units available for booking in 2022 with more units being added annually! Our team would love to set up a virtual call or in-person construction site tour to talk through the amenities, details, vendors, table layouts, site plans, and everything that Catalyst has to offer :-)


Our event spaces

Indoor Ceremony Room

The indoor ceremony room overlooks Clark Lake giving a stunning waterfront view out the windows and it has also a grand fireplace as your backdrop!

Our indoor ceremony option is in a separate room from the reception space so that if you choose to use it, you will never have to worry about flipping the room. The indoor ceremony space has floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the room that overlooks Clark Lake and our private island, along with being in a canopy of pine trees. There will be an interior fireplace that will be used as a backdrop that you can decorate with florals, or whatever you prefer to make your vision come to life.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

Chairs for up to 225 guests. Fireplace with 2 mantles for you to decorate. Private hallway at the back of the room to line up for the processional

Outdoor Ceremony Site

This woodsy setting is a magical spot for an outdoor wedding ceremony!

Our exterior ceremony site is tucked back in the forest amongst the towering pine trees. The paved area has bench seating for up to 225 guests and will include an arch for you to decorate as your backdrop. The aisle walks you down a beautiful path through the trees!

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

Benches that seat up to 225. Arch that you can decorate.

Lobby

Our two-story lobby will be an impressive first impression when your guests enter the front doors and is the perfect spot for an indoor cocktail hour!

A grand staircase welcomes your eyes towards the view of the lake from the two-story windows at the back of the building. There will be a lounge area with some cozy seating around a fireplace, and our unique bar layout will offer bartending services through the lobby so that cocktail hour can be wherever you want it to be! Up the stairs, there will be a secondary lobby area that overlooks the first floor for additional space and a beautiful backdrop for photos.

Guest capacity

Up to 23 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

Bar that has 3 windows to serve guests in the reception room, lobby, and outdoor patio. Coat closet. Grand fireplace. Grand staircase. Elevator to second floor. Restrooms. Nursing mothers room

Outdoor Patio

This outdoor patio space overlooking the lake is the perfect spot for your social hour to be held outside when the weather permits!

Our bar can serve from 3 separate oversized serving windows: one in the lobby, one in the reception room, and one outdoors on the back patio. This will allow the flow of the event to work great, and also gives you and your guests a few different options for cocktail hour service. The outdoor patio area overlooks Clark Lake and is a stone's throw from the water's edge. There are steps to take you down to the lakefront where we have many docks. We'll have heaters, a fireplace, and yard games!

Guest capacity

Up to 50 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Ideal for

Cocktail hour

Included in this room:

Bar window so guests can be served in the reception room, lobby, and outdoor patio. Fireplace. Patio heaters. Bean bag set

Reception Room

The reception room boasts panoramic lake views and is where your guests will enjoy the dinner and dance portion of the night!

The reception room is separate from the ceremony site, so a room flip is never needed. Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook Clark Lake so you have a beautiful view of nature, with the comfort of being indoors. The large reception space is connected to the kitchen and bar for your vendor's needs and accesses the spacious lobby so your guests can enjoy cocktail hour inside the reception space or in our lobby and patio area. We will help you create a floor plan based on your guest count and head table

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Square footage

4,000

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Included in this room:

8' rectangular banquet tables for up to 225. Chairs for up to 225. Bar window to serve guests in the reception room, lobby, and outdoor patio. Wood beams to hang installations over the head table and/or dance floor. Catering prep space with built-in serving station. Built-in DJ spot at the front of the dance floor. Dimmable lighting

Indoor Ceremony Room

The indoor ceremony room overlooks Clark Lake giving a stunning waterfront view out the windows and it has also a grand fireplace as your backdrop!

Our indoor ceremony option is in a separate room from the reception space so that if you choose to use it, you will never have to worry about flipping the room. The indoor ceremony space has floor-to-ceiling windows at the front of the room that overlooks Clark Lake and our private island, along with being in a canopy of pine trees. There will be an interior fireplace that will be used as a backdrop that you can decorate with florals, or whatever you prefer to make your vision come to life.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 225 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Included in this room:

Chairs for up to 225 guests. Fireplace with 2 mantles for you to decorate. Private hallway at the back of the room to line up for the processional


Catalyst by Nature Link packages

Winter Bundle

Off-peak pricing $11,000-26,000

Description

These bundles combine a venue rental and lodging for the months of November - May!

Weekday Bundle

Off-peak pricing $11,000-18,000

Description

This bundle includes a venue rental and lodging for any day of the week from Monday-Wednesday


Available services that can be provided by Catalyst by Nature Link

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms

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  • Best MN Venue

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    Savannah K.Sep 14, 2023

    Catalyst blew it out of the water! We loved every aspect of the venue itself and the stunning location. Olivia was outstanding with fast communication. The day of venue manager was so sweet, made sure every detail was perfect, and communicated well with my planner and other vendors. 10/10 experience!