Boone County Indiana Wedding Venue: A Private Forest Estate Near Indianapolis
A 125-acre private forest venue for Zionsville, Lebanon, and all of Boone County — a destination wedding venue worth the drive to Brown County
Boone County Couples: A Wedding Venue Worth the Drive to Brown County
Boone County has civic venues, hotel ballrooms, and event halls serving Zionsville, Lebanon, and the surrounding communities. For many couples, these are perfectly reasonable choices. But if you are a Boone County local who wants something genuinely different, or a couple with out-of-town guests who deserve an Indiana experience that goes beyond the expected, The Wilds is worth the drive.
The Wilds is a 125-acre private forest estate in Brown County where your wedding is the only event on the property for the entire weekend. There is no second booking, no shared space, no catering team you have never met. Just your guests, your forest, and a dedicated team that has been working with you since the day you signed the contract.
What Makes The Wilds Worth the Drive From Boone County
Boone County couples who choose The Wilds are typically couples who have already looked at what is available within 30 minutes of home and concluded that none of it feels right. They want something genuinely private, genuinely beautiful, and genuinely different. The drive to Brown County is part of that story.
The all-inclusive pricing model means your flat rental fee covers the entire property for three days, all furniture and decor, an on-site coordinator from contract through event end, AV equipment, and overnight lodging for 16 guests.
- 125 acres of private forest — no public access, no second events
- All-inclusive pricing model — furniture, linens, lighting, coordination, and AV bundled into one transparent fee
- Overnight lodging for 16 guests in the Barn, Farmhouse, and Hilltop Cabin — included in your rental fee
- Glass-walled pavilion — climate-controlled, weatherproof, with forest views
The Pavilion at The Wilds: A Reception Space Worth the Drive
When Boone County couples describe what surprised them most about The Wilds, the pavilion is almost always the answer. In photos, it looks like a beautiful outdoor structure. In person, it is something else entirely: a space that feels simultaneously indoor and outdoor, climate-controlled and connected to the forest.
- Seats up to 200 guests with forest views through glass walls on three sides
- Built-in bar area, commercial catering kitchen, and dedicated vendor entrance
- Integrated sound system and DJ booth — no additional rental fees
- Climate-controlled for year-round events, with glass walls that open in pleasant weather
Stay the Weekend: On-Site Lodging
For Boone County couples, the on-site lodging at The Wilds solves the biggest challenge with destination weddings: keeping guests comfortable after the ceremony.
- The Barn: renovated 4BR, 2BA with full kitchen and porch — sleeps 8
- The Farmhouse: 3BR, 2BA historic home with original wood floors and fireplaces — sleeps 6
- The Hilltop Cabin: brand-new 2BR, 1BA with vaulted ceilings and private deck — sleeps 4
- All three properties included in your rental fee
Ready to See The Wilds in Person?
Schedule a tour and experience the forest, the pavilion, and the overnight properties firsthand.