Indoor Facilities

Highwood Lodge

Highwood Lodge at Withrow Nature Preserve features an outside wedding venue that accommodates 40 guests. It is surrounded by a landscaped garden against an old growth forest, cloth-covered benches, and a manicured lawn. For a more intimate ceremony there is a hillside gazebo. The historic Highwood Lodge includes climate-controlled changing rooms with private restrooms.

The Highwood Lodge is also available daily for small meetings and special events, such as bridal and baby showers. The lodge features two large open rooms, kitchen and attached patio.

To reserve the area, or for more information, please contact Great Parks Guest Relations Office at 513-521-7275, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Address:

7075 Five Mile Road
Cincinnati, OH 45230

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Phone: 513-521-7275

Reservation Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Memorial Day – Labor Day
  • Weekdays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Weekends 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Open House Tours: To register for an upcoming open house tour for Fernbank Lodge, Highwood Lodge or Riverside Lodge, click here.

Upcoming Events

  • Availability & Rates

    Availability

    Year Round (any day of the week): 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
    Not available: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas

    Rates

    Highwood Lodge Only:
    Monday - Thursday: $220 (8 hours)
    Friday – Sunday: $390 (8 hours)

    Highwood Lodge with garden ceremony: 
    Monday – Sunday: $670 (6 hours)
    Each additional hour $110 (maximum of 2)

    Rental fee includes park entry for all invited guests.

    Great Parks is a government agency and does not accept tips or gratuities of any kind.

  • Features

    Capacity

    40 people

    Amenities

    • Two second floor furnished living room suites with restroom
    • Electrical outlets in garden amphitheater and inside Highwood Lodge
    • Ceremonies are held “rain or shine.” In the event of inclement weather, Highwood Lodge is available to use at no additional charge.
    • First-floor accessible restroom; the second floor is accessible by staircase only.

    Tables & Seating

    Inside
    (6) round and (3) 8’ rectangle folding banquet tables
    (40) Folding chairs

    Food & Beverages

    Guests provide their own food and beverages, including alcohol, or choose a caterer to provide all food and beverages.

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