Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 125 seated guests
About this venue
RONORA is a rustic lodging and reception venue in SW Michigan, just 2 miles north of I-94, 100 miles east of Chicago & 200 miles west of Detroit. We have a perfect setting for your overnight wedding weekend. Our cottages and lodges feature large & small gathering areas, well-equipped kitchens & comfortable beds. Chadwicke Dining Hall seats 125 at tables & we offer hand-crafted catering. If you are dreaming of an exclusive use camp style weekend destination wedding with lodging for friends and family, this is the place. Your guests will love your RONORA wedding.
Our event spaces
Outdoor Areas
Well-kept natural space with lots of grass and trees
RONORA's Redtail Nature Preserve provides a lush backdrop for your event. Our adorned white wrought arbor adds romance to the occasion.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Picnic tables, outdoor games // Bonfire area, fire rings, firewood // Friendly horses // Groomed trails // Secluded lake with swimming, no wake watercraft, float toys, life jackets
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Casa de Luz
Rustic vintage cabin with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cabin sleeps up to 6 people. Comfortable furnishings, screened porch.
Guest capacity
Up to 6 Seated
Up to 6 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
2 queen bedrooms // Ladder to loft with full-size floor mattress // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // Bathroom with shower // Gas fireplace, A/C unit
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $160/night with Shared Use
Grandma's House
Rustic vintage cottage with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cottage sleeps up to 12 people. Comfortable furnishings, enclosed sun porch, outside sundeck.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 12 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
3 bedrooms each with 2 twin beds // Stairs to dorm with 4 twin beds // Bunkbed in common area // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // 2 bathrooms with showers // Furnace, wood fireplace, A/C units
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $493/night with Shared Use
Lonnie's Cottage
Rustic vintage cabin with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cabin sleeps up to 2 people. Comfortable furnishings, screened porch.
Guest capacity
Up to 2 Seated
Up to 2 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
King bed in studio cabin // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchenette // Bathroom with shower // Wood fireplace, A/C unit
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $165/night with Shared Use
Plant House
Rustic vintage cabin with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cabin sleeps up to 4 people. Comfortable furnishings.
Guest capacity
Up to 4 Seated
Up to 4 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Queen bedroom // Bedroom with 2 twin beds // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // Bathroom with shower // Electric fire, A/C unit
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $142/night with Shared Use
Main House
Rustic vintage lodge with basic amenities
Rustic vintage lodge sleeps up to 20 people. Comfortable furnishings, screened porches.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
2 queen bedrooms // Bedroom with 2 twins // Bedroom with 6 twins // Bunkroom // Open seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // 3 bathrooms with shower // Half bath // Furnace, gas fireplace, A/C units
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $619/night with Shared Use
Trilogy Lodge
Rustic two-story vintage lodge with basic amenities
Rustic vintage lodge sleeps up to 20 people. Comfortable furnishings. Bedrooms on first and second stories, kitchen and dining area on lower level with walk-out patio.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
10 bedrooms // Twin beds and bunks // Open seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // 6 toilets, 5 showers // Furnace, gas fireplace, A/C units
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $724/night with Shared Use
Chadwicke Hall
Vintage dining hall with high rafters and exposed smooth hewn beams
The high rafters and exposed wood make for a one of a kind look. Seat up to 125 guests at 8' and 6' tables. Place the head table on our stage.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Room for a dance floor // Foldable tables and stackable chairs easily removed for open floor space // Professional kitchen
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Outdoor Areas
Well-kept natural space with lots of grass and trees
RONORA's Redtail Nature Preserve provides a lush backdrop for your event. Our adorned white wrought arbor adds romance to the occasion.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Welcome party, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Picnic tables, outdoor games // Bonfire area, fire rings, firewood // Friendly horses // Groomed trails // Secluded lake with swimming, no wake watercraft, float toys, life jackets
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Casa de Luz
Rustic vintage cabin with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cabin sleeps up to 6 people. Comfortable furnishings, screened porch.
Guest capacity
Up to 6 Seated
Up to 6 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
2 queen bedrooms // Ladder to loft with full-size floor mattress // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // Bathroom with shower // Gas fireplace, A/C unit
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $160/night with Shared Use
Grandma's House
Rustic vintage cottage with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cottage sleeps up to 12 people. Comfortable furnishings, enclosed sun porch, outside sundeck.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 12 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Included in this room:
3 bedrooms each with 2 twin beds // Stairs to dorm with 4 twin beds // Bunkbed in common area // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // 2 bathrooms with showers // Furnace, wood fireplace, A/C units
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $493/night with Shared Use
Lonnie's Cottage
Rustic vintage cabin with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cabin sleeps up to 2 people. Comfortable furnishings, screened porch.
Guest capacity
Up to 2 Seated
Up to 2 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
King bed in studio cabin // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchenette // Bathroom with shower // Wood fireplace, A/C unit
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $165/night with Shared Use
Plant House
Rustic vintage cabin with basic amenities
Rustic vintage cabin sleeps up to 4 people. Comfortable furnishings.
Guest capacity
Up to 4 Seated
Up to 4 Standing
Square footage
1,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Queen bedroom // Bedroom with 2 twin beds // Comfy seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // Bathroom with shower // Electric fire, A/C unit
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $142/night with Shared Use
Main House
Rustic vintage lodge with basic amenities
Rustic vintage lodge sleeps up to 20 people. Comfortable furnishings, screened porches.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Square footage
3,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
2 queen bedrooms // Bedroom with 2 twins // Bedroom with 6 twins // Bunkroom // Open seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // 3 bathrooms with shower // Half bath // Furnace, gas fireplace, A/C units
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $619/night with Shared Use
Trilogy Lodge
Rustic two-story vintage lodge with basic amenities
Rustic vintage lodge sleeps up to 20 people. Comfortable furnishings. Bedrooms on first and second stories, kitchen and dining area on lower level with walk-out patio.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 20 Standing
Square footage
4,000
Ideal for
Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
10 bedrooms // Twin beds and bunks // Open seating area // Fully equipped kitchen // 6 toilets, 5 showers // Furnace, gas fireplace, A/C units
Room cost
Included with Exclusive Use, $724/night with Shared Use
Chadwicke Hall
Vintage dining hall with high rafters and exposed smooth hewn beams
The high rafters and exposed wood make for a one of a kind look. Seat up to 125 guests at 8' and 6' tables. Place the head table on our stage.
Guest capacity
Up to 125 Seated
Up to 125 Standing
Square footage
2,400
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
Room for a dance floor // Foldable tables and stackable chairs easily removed for open floor space // Professional kitchen
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center packages
Exclusive Use with Lodging Only
64-104 guests
Peak pricing $7,100
Off-peak pricing $7,100
Two (2) nights Lodging for 64-104 guests Exclusive Use 300+ acres woods, trails, secluded lake Dining hall, prof kitchen, cookware 8-foot folding tables, stackable chairs Outdoor ceremony area, arch Unity Spirit Bonfire Filtered water, dispenser, coffee filters, dish soap/cloths, hand soap/paper towels, toilet paper, firewood for each cabin & lodge Pillow & comforter for each bed, optional linens Trash cans, liners in outdoor areas On-call staff for emergencies
Available services that can be provided by Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center
Services & amenities
- Catering services
- Event staff
- On-site accommodations
- Service staff
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