Cedar River Ranch


Select services venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $800

Guest capacity

Up to 150 seated guests


About this venue

Cedar River Ranch Resort & Events Center is owned by Freda & Jim Sojka, along with daughter & son-in-law Nikki & Lee Salek, plus family & friends. Freda, creator of Bug Soother, sold the company in 2021 to open Cedar River Ranch. The family also founded Cedar River Haven, a sober living community for women, and The Box Lunch food truck, supporting women in recovery. With rolling hills, lush forests, and stunning Cedar River views, the ranch showcases SE Iowa’s beauty. It’s the perfect venue for weddings, reunions, or a guys' trip!


Our event spaces

Hickory Hall

Our idyllic setting next to the Cedar River in SE Iowa is the perfect place to say “I Do.”

This space features a nearly 3,000 square-foot indoor room with stage and 500 square-foot covered patio with ceiling fans. Indoor space is heated & air conditioned. We also have 16 cabins available to rent so all your guests can safely stay here.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-299 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Elopement, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total lighting customization. -Projector & screen available upon request -Air Conditioned & heat available -Front room for bride to finish getting ready -Indoor & outdoor space has ceiling fans -can have wedding outdoor at no extra cost

Room cost

Weekday - $800, Fri-$1000, Sat-$1500, Sun-$1000; 2 Day-$2000, 3 day-$3000, $500 damage deposit you get back after your event and that there is no damage. Optional clean up fee $150

Pine Hall

Our idyllic setting next to the Cedar River in SE Iowa is the perfect place to say “I Do.”

This space features a nearly 2500 square-foot indoor room. Has a buffet line convenient for feeding your guests. Also has a covered patio out the side door. We also have 16 cabins available to rent so all your guests can safely stay here.

Guest capacity

1-136 Seated

1-299 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-Air conditioned and heated space -Buffet line for conveniently feeding your guests -2 bathrooms located right outside the building -Covered patio out the side door

Room cost

Weekday - $800, Fri-$1000, Sat-$1500, Sun-$1000; 2 Day-$2000, 3 day-$3000

Cedar Lodge

This cute little lodge is great for any small gathering, conference, workshop, or retreat. Great space outside to enjoy as well.

This cute little lodge is great for any small gathering, conference, or workshop. The space provides a full kitchen and communal area as well as a private bathroom. You can also book the sleeping cabins along with the lodge for a perfect retreat. We have 16 total cabins available to rent.

Guest capacity

1-45 Seated

1-50 Standing

Square footage

600

Ideal for

Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

-Air conditioned & heat -ceiling fans for air circulation -private bathroom -full kitchen -porch with swings -handicapped accessible

Room cost

$150 single-day rental, plus $50 clean-up fee, & $100 damage deposit, that will get returned as long as no damage

Hickory Hall

Our idyllic setting next to the Cedar River in SE Iowa is the perfect place to say “I Do.”

This space features a nearly 3,000 square-foot indoor room with stage and 500 square-foot covered patio with ceiling fans. Indoor space is heated & air conditioned. We also have 16 cabins available to rent so all your guests can safely stay here.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-299 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, Welcome party, Elopement, Wedding shower, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-Dimmers for total lighting customization. -Projector & screen available upon request -Air Conditioned & heat available -Front room for bride to finish getting ready -Indoor & outdoor space has ceiling fans -can have wedding outdoor at no extra cost

Room cost

Weekday - $800, Fri-$1000, Sat-$1500, Sun-$1000; 2 Day-$2000, 3 day-$3000, $500 damage deposit you get back after your event and that there is no damage. Optional clean up fee $150


Available services that can be provided by Cedar River Ranch

Services & amenities

  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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