Frequenly Asked Questions

Weddings:

• 50% deposit required to confirm reservation

• Remaining balance due 180 days prior to arrival

• Deposit is non-refundable.

• All payments made prior to the cancellation dates are on-refundable.

Group / Corporate Stays:

• $1,000 deposit required upon booking

• Remaining balance due 30 days prior to arrival

Yes. We have no vendor restrictsions. Outside vendors are welcome for all stays, including catering, food trucks, planners, and self-managed setups.

We simply ask that a vendor list be shared in advance so we can support smooth coordination. A preferred vendor list is also available, but there is no requirement to use it.

Alcohol serivcie is limited to beer and wine and must be served by an OLCC licensed individual.

We do have a Signature Cocktail option but service limited to 2 hours and never a full open bar.

No, pets are not allowed to stay overnight at the property.
Pets are considered on a case-by-case basis for day stays in special situations (e.g. ceremonies) and must be approved in advance.

If approved:

• Dogs must remain outside of all buildings.

• Dogs must be leashed while on the property unless actively part of photos or an approved activity.

• There are resident dogs on the property.

Sparklers may be permitted with prior written approval and must follow the guidelines below:

• Approval must be added to your contract in writing

• All sparkler sticks must be placed immediately into a bucket of water after use

• A $50 fee per stick applies if left on the property due to equipment damage risk

• If county burn restrictions are in effect, sparklers are not permitted

We are a non-smoking and non-vaping property. Smoking or vaping is not permitted anywhere on the property, including all indoor and outdoor areas.

Scholls Valley Lodge can accommodate up to 67 overnight guests across the property, depending on how the buildings are arranged for your stay.

For gatherings or events, capacity varies based on the space(s) used and setup configuration. Maximum indoor capacity is 125. Maximum outdoor capcity typically does not exceed 200 guests total on site.

See our Capacity Worksheet for various setups.

The property sleeps up to 67 guests total, distributed across:

• Upper Lodge: 33 guests

• Lower Lodge: 20 guests

• Bunkhouse: 10 guests

• 2 Cabins: 2 guests each

• Camping: Variable

See our Property Bedding Arrangments for sleeping accommodations in each space.

Each stay is arranged in advance based on group size and the spaces included in your reservation.

Additional sleeping arrangements such as cots, tents, or RVs may be accommodated with prior approval depending on the nature of your stay.

Yes.

Up to 20 tents or RVs may be accommodated with prior approval. We do not have sewer or electric hookups for RVs. We can provide access to a full bathroom for campers.

The property includes multiple indoor and covered spaces that can be used in the event of rain.

Depending on your group size and reservation setup, setups can often be adjusted. For wedding, the Barn is often large enough to use for both ceremony and reception.

We do not have tents availabel, but these can be rented.

There is no permanent BBQ on site. Guests may bring a BBQ or rent one for use during their stay with prior approval.

There is no permanent firepit on site. Guests may bring a gas firepit or rent one for use during their stay with prior approval.

Typically weekend rental is from 3pm Friday - 1pm on Sunday.

Check-in and check-out times vary depending on the spaces reserved, scope of use, and season.

Final arrival and departure times will be confirmed in your reservation details.

While we try to limit multiple parties on the property at the same time, the venue does includes multiple event spaces and may host more than one event at a time.

You will have exclusive access to the event space(s) specified in your contract, along with the associated outdoor areas, onsite parking, and any guest rooms included in the reservation.

We do have a property buyout option which ensures exclusive access to the property during your stay.

Yes. On-site parking is available for all guests, with designated parking areas at both the Upper and Lower Lodge and overflow parking on the property if needed. We also have golf carts available to rent for to shuttle people if needed.

• Upper Lodge: approximately 65 parking spaces

• Lower Lodge: approximately 150 parking spaces

• Additional overflow parking is available on the property if needed for larger groups

Parking lots are a mix of gravel and grass surfaces. The Upper Lodge parking lot and a limited number of spaces near the Lower Lodge are gravel. The main Lower Lodge parking lot and overflow parking areas are grass fields, which are available seasonally depending on weather and ground conditions.

We recommend guests plan accordingly, as paved parking is not available on the property. There is ADA parking near the Upper Lodge.

We provide hand soap and basic toilet paper, but we do not provide personal toiletries like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, or toothpaste. Please remember to pack your favorite travel essentials for your stay.