Top Stow Venues

• Spaces for 40 Guests

The Inn at Brandywine Falls is a historic Greek Revival home built in 1848, listed on the National Register of Historic Homes. It sits within Cuyahoga Valley National Park, just steps from Brandywine Falls, surrounded by the park's woods and trails. The property offers six guest suites across the original farmhouse and a renovated carriage barn, each with a private bath and its own historic character, along with a full breakfast each morning. Beyond overnight stays, the Inn hosts small gatherings such as private meetings, overnight retreats, elopements, family and friend reunions, and afternoon teas, with space for up to 22 guests. New innkeepers took over the property in April 2023, continuing its role as a quiet, historic retreat inside the national park after 36 years under previous ownership.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

Guy's Party Center is a family-owned banquet facility in Akron, Ohio, operating since 1981. Three ballrooms — the Central, North, and South — accommodate groups from 50 to 515 guests, making the venue a fit for intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations alike. Each ballroom includes a dance floor, a stage area, a fully functioning bar, and in-house table and chair setup. The venue's in-house team handles catering and bar service, with certified food protection specialists and TIPS-certified bartenders on staff. A dedicated wedding specialist guides couples through each stage of planning. Guy's Party Center has earned the Beacon's Best Wedding Venue Award and has hosted weddings, anniversaries, graduations, fundraisers, corporate luncheons, and family reunions across its four decades in operation. Military discounts are available, and free consultations are offered for prospective clients.

The Barrington Golf Club is the ideal location for any kind of special occasion thanks to its breathtaking scenery, delectable food options, and impeccable service. If you choose to have your wedding, shower, birthday party, or golf excursion with us, we will make it a day that you will always cherish and remember in a fantastic way. Congratulations on your recent engagement! We are aware that you are about to embark on a journey, and it is our goal to ensure that it is one that is trouble-free, enjoyable, and one of a kind. The Barrington Golf Club has a staff of caterers that have had extensive professional training and are available to help you organize every aspect of your event, from the very beginning to the very end. We collaborate closely with you to fulfill any requirements that your particular event may have. Download a copy of our Wedding Packet. If you would like, the Chef here would be happy to design menus specifically for you. Our primary objective is to make your event one of a kind and unforgettable, as well as comfortable and personal for you and each of your guests to enjoy. We have included a sampling of our information in the hopes that it will provide you with an overview of our services and facilities. I would be more than pleased to arrange a tour of the premises for a time that is suitable for you. Once more, I am grateful to you for taking an interest in our wonderful facilities.

• Spaces for 72-150 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 1 Waterfront
• 2 Parks

Beartown Lakes Reservation is a park managed by the Geauga Park District, set along the shores of two lakes within a mature beech-maple forest in Auburn and Bainbridge Townships. Two reservable covered shelters — North Point Shelter and Minnow Shelter — accommodate outdoor gatherings, each equipped with picnic tables, electrical outlets, a grill, and nearby restroom facilities. North Point Shelter overlooks Lower Bear Lake and hosts up to 72 guests, while Minnow Shelter, tucked among the trees, welcomes up to 75 guests. Three trails totaling 2.8 miles wind through the park, and a new boardwalk-style gathering space and accessible overlook, completed in 2025, add to the venue's event offerings. The natural setting makes Beartown Lakes Reservation a fitting choice for family reunions, group picnics, and nature-centered celebrations in Geauga County.

• Spaces for 30-14 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Venue with Activities

Riley Bros is an arcade venue that has all thats needed to ensure you and your guests have a fun time. Our space can comfortably accomodate up to 30 people. There are four folding tables and 26 folding chairs. There is additional seating in the gaming area, 3 gaming chairs and 6 chairs for spectators. There are also 3 stools for the arcade machines. Our space offers foosball, air hockey, 2 player basketball, gaming consoles, 2 tvs and more.

• Spaces for 22 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Waterfront
• 1 Park

Tucked inside Fred Fuller Park in Kent, Ohio, the Old Kent Jailhouse is a historic building turned intimate gathering space, operated by Kent Parks & Recreation. The single-room venue seats up to 22 guests at six six-foot tables, making it a natural fit for bridal showers, baby showers, photoshoots, and small meetings. A large deck overlooks the Cuyahoga River, lending small celebrations a scenic outdoor perch. Inside, renters have use of a kitchenette, tables and chairs for 22, restrooms, air conditioning, and public Wi-Fi. Parking sits at the bottom of the sidewalk leading up to the building. The jailhouse is available on weekday evenings and throughout the day on weekends, with dates bookable up to six months in advance through Kent Parks & Recreation.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Founded in 1894, Portage Country Club ranks among the top ten oldest clubs in America — an institution born during Akron's rubber industry boom that has operated continuously for more than a century. The Tudor-style clubhouse, designed by Chicago architect Howard Shaw and formally opened in 1906, has been painstakingly preserved through two rebuilds after separate fires, each time restoring rather than replacing the original character. Private events at Portage are hosted in the Directors Room and the Ballroom, whose majestic views set the stage for wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, corporate dinners, and milestone gatherings. The club's private rooms collectively accommodate up to 500 guests. An Executive Chef and pastry team design custom menus for each event, and a dedicated Events Manager guides clients through planning and vendor coordination from first inquiry through event day. The surrounding property — an 18-hole William Langford–designed golf course, six Har-Tru tennis courts, swimming facilities, and both formal and casual dining — gives guests a full club experience as the backdrop for any occasion.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Total Spaces

Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society, set on 90 acres within Cuyahoga Valley National Park between Cleveland and Akron. The property encompasses 32 mid-19th-century historic structures arranged around a preserved village green, offering a setting unlike conventional event venues. Multiple spaces accommodate gatherings across a wide range of sizes. The climate-controlled Gatehouse Visitor's Center seats up to 220 guests and can connect to the adjacent Mary Jane Davis Hartwell Community Room, which holds 75. The restored 1852 Meetinghouse chapel — the focal point of the historic East Side village — seats up to 170. The open-air Carriage Pavilion, perched on a hill overlooking the farm, accommodates 120 to 150 guests, while the Carriage Manufactory, a two-story red barn with a collection of antique carriages on its first floor, seats 75 on its upper level. For larger events, the Full Farm package combines both the West Side and East Side of the property. Free parking is available for all events. Hale Farm & Village hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, reunions, and a range of other private celebrations, with rental hours available after public hours.

• Spaces for 400 Guests

• Spaces for 400 Guests

The Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland/Twinsburg brings together an exceptional combination of grand event space, outdoor beauty, and on-site hotel convenience at one destination in Twinsburg, Ohio. At the heart of the property is the Wilcox Ballroom & Event Center — an expansive space spanning over 6,000 square feet with soaring 14-foot ceilings, flexible enough to divide into three distinct configurations for events of any scale. Steps away, the Wilcox Foyer offers more than 2,000 square feet of pre-function space framed by a dramatic wall of windows overlooking the garden and pergola — a stunning backdrop for cocktail hours and guest arrivals alike. Outside, the Wilcox Garden's stone patio and pergola sit nestled in a serene wooded setting, creating a naturally beautiful outdoor ceremony space. Together, the spaces deliver over 16,000 square feet of versatile event space, welcoming weddings of up to 450 guests. With 142 well-appointed guest rooms on-site, out-of-town guests can celebrate fully and stay right where the party is — no shuttle required.

• Spaces for 150 Guests

• Spaces for 275 Guests

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Lake Anna Hall is a historic event venue in Barberton, Ohio, recreated in its original 1935 art deco style on the shore of Lake Anna. The venue hosts weddings, banquets, private parties, and business meetings, with rooms sized to accommodate a range of gatherings. Its lakefront setting places couples steps from the Lake Anna Gazebo, a favorite backdrop for wedding-day photos, and the venue offers horse-and-carriage service for a ride to the gazebo or a victory lap around the grounds after the ceremony. Lake Anna Hall sits near three major highways, about a mile from I-76, and offers free parking, with more than 400 spaces available within two blocks. For couples seeking an all-inclusive option, the venue offers its Princess Package, designed to bundle wedding-day essentials into a single booking.

• Spaces for 36-99 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Parks

Central Park Community Hall is a 5,700-square-foot gathering space situated within Green, Ohio's Central Park. The hall accommodates up to 99 guests inside and seats an additional 36 on a covered patio with umbrella tables, making it a practical choice for family reunions, private receptions, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations. The hall comes pre-set with 9 round tables and 3 rectangle tables, with additional bistro tables available upon request. A kitchen stocked with a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, and coffee maker supports events where outside catering or prepared food is brought in. Public Wi-Fi is available throughout. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance, with two rental time blocks offered: a morning-afternoon session (7 AM–2 PM) and an evening session (3–10 PM).

• Spaces for 25-240 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space
• 3 Meeting Spaces

The Solon Community Center is a city-operated event venue at 34200 Bainbridge Rd in Solon, Ohio, offering customizable spaces for weddings, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, corporate functions, galas, and family reunions. The centerpiece is a 3,300-square-foot Banquet Hall that accommodates up to 240 guests and can be configured as one large room or divided into three separate sections for more intimate gatherings. A wood laminate dance floor, full kitchen, projector, drop-down screens, and PA system are built into the space, and an outdoor terrace opens adjacent to the hall for cocktail hours and al fresco dining. Outside catering is permitted throughout the facility, and tables and chairs are provided. Smaller options include two Meeting Rooms serving groups of 10 to 65 guests, a Youth Lounge for up to 30, and an Arts and Crafts Room for up to 25 — giving the center flexibility for both large celebrations and more focused private gatherings.