The Winding Woods Venue

Select services venue

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $600

Guest capacity

Up to 75 seated guests

About this venue

The Winding Woods Venue is a luscious 11-acre secluded venue in the woods. Featuring 3 unique spaces to fit your vision: The Enchanted Forest, The Secret Garden, and The Waterfront Overlook. Our couples have access to the entire venue as we only host one event at a time giving all of our attention to you. We're a BYO venue with additional service and vendor options for a more inclusive experience. Choose for us to relieve some of those planning stresses for you or just support you as you plan the details instead. The Winding Woods Venue is customizable in every detail, to ensure your special day is just as you imagine it to be.

Seated guest capacity

2-75

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

97 E Jackson Ave, Clayton, NJ 08312

Our event spaces

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden is a serene and peaceful escape into the heart of nature.

Experience the true beauty of nature at The Secret Garden. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking woodsy landscape that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. Come and explore the serene surroundings, listen to the soothing sounds of nature and breathe in the fresh air. The Secret Garden is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and connect with the tranquility of nature.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 53 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Garden style seating and dining tables, ambiance lighting, speaker for entertainment, (2) wooden arbors, space for tent rental.

Room cost

Starting at $500.00

The Waterfront Overlook

Walk the winding paths to this tranquil pondside ceremony space tucked in the woods surrounded by nature's most beautiful landscape.

Pondside ceremony space in front of a covered gazebo over the water that features a customizable wooden arbor between the garden walls.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Officiant, if needed, guest seating, customizable wooden arbor, and speaker for the entrance song *Additional decor services option available

Room cost

Starting at $500.00

The Enchanted Forest

Magical and enchanting ceremony space tucked away in the lush woods. The serene setting will leave you feeling like you've stepped into a fairytale.

Ceremony space between the trees featuring unique live edge guest seating benches.

Guest capacity

Up to 60 Seated

Up to 60 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Additional guest seating is provided when the live edge bench seating capacity is exceeded. Officiant, if needed, speaker for your entrance song, drapery for the ceremony backdrop, limited to available colors. *Additional decor services option available

Room cost

starting at $500.00