Venue Rentals
Minutes away.
A world apart.
Sweetgum Manor is a 4.5-acre private property in Cincinnati's historic North Avondale neighborhood, offering a distinctive collection of indoor and outdoor spaces for private events, organizational gatherings, retreats, and creative productions.
Come with your own plans, or invite us to help bring them to life.
Ways to Gather
Private & Social Events
For individuals and private groups gathering to celebrate, connect, or host something special.
From milestone birthdays and intimate weddings to private dinners, showers, family gatherings, fundraisers, and receptions, Sweetgum offers a setting that feels both private and unexpected.
Venue rentals from $3,500.
Corporate & Organizational Gatherings
For companies, nonprofits, institutions, foundations, and teams gathering around a shared purpose.
Host an executive offsite, board meeting, strategic planning session, creative visioning day, team retreat, nonprofit gathering, donor event, or other organizational experience.
Bring your own agenda, facilitators, and programming, and use Sweetgum as your private setting for the day.
Venue rentals from $4,500.
Creative Productions & Photo Shoots
Sweetgum offers multiple distinct locations within one private setting—from design-forward interiors and abundant natural light to wooded grounds and outdoor landscapes.
Ideal for editorial shoots, brand campaigns, film and video, lifestyle photography, and content creation.
Small Business & Nonprofit Productions
$175/hour weekdays
$200/hour weekends
3-hour minimum
Standard Productions
4-hour minimum; custom quoted
Full-Day Productions
From $8,500
Campaign / Expanded Production Buyouts
From $12,000+
Need production support? Teams are welcome to bring their own crew or tap into optional full-service support through Neon Butterfly, the creative agency behind national campaigns for brands including Disney and GoFundMe. Services can include creative development, production, casting, styling, photography, and post-production.
The Property
Just 15 minutes from most Cincinnati neighborhoods, Sweetgum Manor is a 4.5-acre private property where refined design, curated culture, and natural beauty come together. A collection of distinctive indoor and outdoor spaces offers the flexibility to move between conversation, dining, creative work, wellness, and time outdoors—all within one private setting.
The Main House
Historic, design-forward interiors with multiple gathering, dining, and breakout spaces.
Yoga & Movement Studio
A flexible, light-filled space for movement, workshops, meetings, wellness experiences, and creative programming.
Subfloor Lounge
A relaxed lower-level lounge with its own private entrance, ideal for breakout sessions, casual gathering, green room use, or event support.
Pool & Pool Terrace
A seasonal setting for recreation, relaxation, and select private experiences.
Wooded Grounds & Walking Paths
Four-and-a-half private acres with wooded paths and gathering areas that invite guests to explore and spend time outdoors.
Tennis Court
Available for recreation and select programming.
Kitchens & Dining Spaces
Two full kitchens and multiple dining areas support catered meals, private-chef experiences, and gatherings throughout the day.
Multiple Breakout Spaces
Indoor and outdoor spaces allow groups to spread out across the property for smaller conversations, working sessions, or moments of reflection.
Meeting & A/V Capabilities
Full A/V capabilities support presentations, video conferencing, and hybrid meetings.
Flexible Event Infrastructure
Multiple entrances, indoor and outdoor restrooms, Wi-Fi, furnishings, and on-property parking support a range of gathering formats. For larger events, additional parking and guest transportation plans can be coordinated based on the needs of the event.
Interested in Gathering at Sweetgum Manor?
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