This 36.5-acre property is a pure development play tailored for an operator looking to build out a hybrid campground and event venue. The current owners purchased the site and completed targeted improvements on the primary buildings with the specific goal of selling the asset. Positioned under an hour from two major Midwest metropolitan areas, it sits in the ideal pocket for the wedding and corporate retreat market. You get the benefit of massive regional population draws without the long commute, while the heavily wooded acreage provides the exact privacy event planners demand.
Targeted Venue Renovations. The owners purchased and improved key assets to sell, handing over a fully remodeled primary gathering hall and a two-story guest house converted into functional event suites.
Priced on Real Estate and Assets. Because the venue is newly established and pre-revenue, a buyer isn’t paying a multiple on income, but rather acquiring the land, baseline utilities, and improved building replacement value.
Massive Expansion Runway. The property holds an active license that allows for nearly double the current site count, leaving a clear path for development using the 26 unused acres.
Value-Add Redevelopment Play. While the main event structures are operational, several original camp buildings remain, giving a new owner the choice to renovate them for lodging or clear them for expansion.
Private Forested Setting. Spread across heavily wooded acreage close to major regional populations, the property delivers genuine privacy for large weddings and corporate retreats.
Buildings
The property features a strong lineup of permanent structures designed to handle large groups. A century-old chapel serves as a primary draw, thoroughly updated with dozens of new windows, a new metal roof, and modern electrical. The main guest lodge includes four fully furnished guest suites, individual climate control for each room, and lower-level laundry facilities. Additional facilities include a large pavilion for outdoor gatherings, a separate dining hall for indoor receptions, a heavily upgraded commercial bathhouse, and a sturdy block building for tool and equipment storage.
Area Attractions
Located in a quiet, accessible area of the Midwest, this region is a steady draw for families and large groups seeking space outside the major cities. The heavily forested landscape and nearby lakes naturally attract outdoor enthusiasts, while the local towns provide essential services without the congestion. Because this specific region lacks large commercial hotel chains, properties that offer both dedicated gathering spaces and overnight lodging capture a highly captive audience for regional weddings, family reunions, and corporate retreats.
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