Camp Because I Said I Would

Camp Because I Said I Would - Event Venue in Walhonding, Ohio

Event Space · Walhonding, Ohio

3483 McCament Road, Walhonding, Ohio, United States

About Camp Because I Said I Would

Camp Because I Said I Would is a 92-acre retreat center in Walhonding, Ohio, dedicated to supporting youth, families, and community impact professionals through resiliency skills and mental health programming. The venue hosts corporate retreats, bereavement programs, leadership development workshops, and volunteer events in a natural setting. All food, lodging, and activities for grieving families are provided at no cost, thanks to donor support.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 250
  • Comfortable capacity: 90
  • Meeting space: 2,688 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 12

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.6/5 (151 reviews)

Guest Highlights

  • Team
  • View
  • Clean
  • Room

Amenities

Facilities

  • lodging

Room Features

  • natural setting

Recreation

  • volunteer activities

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Grand Hall

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 1,018 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 75
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • A stunningly unique space with soaring vaulted ceilings, impressive stone fireplace, elegant mezzanine, and panoramic lake views. Used for receptions and gatherings.

Loft

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 970 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 55
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Nearly 1000 sq ft oasis of serenity and sophistication with abundant natural light and views of the Grand Hall below. Ideal for meetings, conferences, and retreats.

Lounge

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, bar, board game library, DVD collection
  • Versatile space at the venue entrance with a full-size bar, board game library, and DVD collection. Perfect for weddings and events.

Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, campfire, custom grill
  • Outdoor patio with campfire, custom grill, and excellent views of the lake and vineyard. Provides direct access to the loft.

Big Bear Banquet Hall

  • Type: Meeting Room
  • Capacity — Banquet: 31
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Seven wooden tables seating four each (28 seats), plus three at the saloon. Great for meetings, exercises, games, and more.

Hearth Room

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, fireplace, kitchen
  • Located in the original log cabin with a warm hearth, cozy couches, vaulted ceiling, loft, and fully-stocked kitchen. Ideal for strategic planning and relaxation.

Dining Room

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, whiteboard, hardwood table
  • Massive hardwood table for dining or team work. Equipped with pens, paper, Post-its, and whiteboard. Spiral staircase access to sauna & hot tub.

Great Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible, billiard table, dart board, wet bar, board game library
  • Game Room with billiard table, dart board, wet bar, and board game library. Can be closed off for privacy or left open for access to kitchen and dining room.

Front Porch

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • 100-foot long porch with Adirondack chairs, ideal for strategic planning and team meetings.

Back Porch

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Covered porch with table and chairs for collaborative working and beautiful views.

Sun Deck

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 700 sq ft
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • 700 sq ft deck on the edge of the woods, perfect for team-building exercises and outdoor meetings.

Outdoor Ceremony Site

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Capacity — Banquet: 250
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor ceremony seating for up to 250 guests with parking for 125 vehicles. Located by the lake, vineyard, or in the forest.

Style

retreat, natural

Contact

Phone: (740) 668-2101