Host Your Event at River Bend
River Bend Nature Center offers a natural setting for your next special event, with versatile indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for weddings, receptions, life celebrations, and meetings. Located on 78 acres featuring mature hardwood forests, riverfront views, wetlands, and prairies, our facilities provide a rustic atmosphere with endless photo opportunities throughout the grounds. Choose from the spacious Main Lodge accommodating up to 175 guests, the open-air Sam & Gene Johnson Pavilion seating up to 125 people, or the intimate Em’s Cabin for gatherings of up to 50, each offering unique amenities to make your event memorable while surrounded by the beauty of nature.
Main Lodge
Size: 1,325 square feet (49.5’ x 27’)
Rate: $575 – 4 hours
$135 each additional hour (+tax)
Accommodates: up to 175 people
(Seating for 90)
Includes:
90 chairs
15-8’ tables available for your use
Wood burning stove
Kitchen(oven warming/serving purposes only)
No catering restrictions
Johnson Pavilion
Size: Main floor – 1850 square feet
Balcony – 912 square feet
Rate: $575 – 4 hours
$135 each additional hour (+tax)
Accommodates up to 125 people seated under cover, 105 seated at tables
Includes:
Restrooms and electricity
Rental party must provide chairs
Does not include use of kitchen
Em’s Cabin
Size: 624 square feet (26’ x 24’)
Rate: $190 – 2 hours
$60 each additional hour (+ tax)
Accommodates up to 50 people
(seating for 35)
Includes:
Tables & Chairs
Gas fireplace
