Events & Retreats
The Crane Creek Inn is available for private, venue-only events for up to 60 total guests, including overnight guests. All uses require a full-property buyout (booking all 6 rooms) with a 2-night minimum. We do not offer hourly or day-use rentals.
What We Host
- Weddings & Intimate Celebrations – Ceremony and small receptions on our lawn/boardwalk along Crane Creek.
- Social Gatherings – Vow renewals, engagement parties, or family reunions.
- Private Retreats – Yoga, wellness, creative, or leadership retreats.
How It Works
1. Full-Property Buyout (Required)
- Your group must book all 6 rooms, with a 2-night minimum (rates vary by date/season).
- For events with visiting guests (e.g., weddings), we recommend using 5 rooms for lodging and designating 1 room as the event staging suite (event bathroom, changing room).
2. Venue Fee
Retreats (quiet daytime sessions for overnight guests only): No additional venue fee!
Weddings & Social Events (any event with non-lodging guests attending):
- Up to 20 total attendees: $700
- 21–40 attendees: $1,300
- 41–60 attendees (property maximum): $1,900
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $1,000
Included (Venue-Only)
- Use of designated outdoor spaces during your event window.
- Standard power access.
- On-site host for access/compliance (not a coordinator).
Not Included
- Planning/coordination, ceremony setups/arches, rentals (chairs/tables/tents/linens), décor, catering/bar, AV, or staffing.
- All equipment/services are provided and managed by your licensed/insured vendors.
Timing, Noise & Non-Lodging Guests
- Non-lodging guest window: Up to 8 hours; all non-lodging guests must depart by 10:00pm.
- Quiet hours: Outdoor amplified sound off by 9:30pm.
- Load-in/Load-out: Must occur within your reserved window.
Capacity, Parking & Logistics
- Total on-property headcount cap: Up to 60 (including overnight guests).
- Parking is limited: A shuttle/rideshare plan is required for any non-lodging attendees.
- Weather plan: Client responsibility (e.g., tenting via rental vendor; we do not supply tents).
Vendor & Insurance Requirements
- Event liability insurance naming Crane Creek Inn and Property Marks, LLC as additional insured.
- Licensed/insured vendors only (COI required), including bartending/alcohol service.
- No staples/tacks, glitter/confetti, sky lanterns, or open flames outside caterer control.
Booking Steps
- Check our Availability Calendar to ensure all 6 rooms are available for your desired dates.
- Share your dates, estimated headcount, and event type.
- We’ll confirm availability and send a custom quote (2-night buyout + any applicable event add-on and fees).
- To reserve: signed agreement + 50% retainer + COI.
- Final balance and vendor details due 14 days before arrival.
