WHY THE CAVE
A venue that serves as a magical backdrop.
Most venues hand you four walls and a deadline. Beckham Creek hands you a 256-acre private property with a cave at the center — and three days to use it. The cave's natural acoustics make a string trio sound like a symphony. The cliffside terrace catches the last light of the day. The firepit handles the after-party. Your photographer will think you've planned the whole thing for them.
Because every stay is a total property buyout, there are no other weddings, no other guests, and no schedule but yours. Setup happens on your time. Breakdown happens on your time. The party ends when you say it does.
We require a three-night minimum reservation for the full venue fee of $3,000 and $1,500 for a two-night minimum reservation for the 1/2 day event. During the event, up to 75 guests may attend, however, our lodge will only accommodate only 8 to 12 guests total for overnight stay.
FOUR PLACES TO SAY "I DO"!
Ceremony locations on the property.
INSIDE THE CAVE
Candlelit, dramatic, and unforgettable. Best for intimate ceremonies of up to 30. The cave's natural acoustics carry vows and music without amplification.
CLIFFSIDE TERRACE
Wide-open Ozark valley views, room for up to 75 guests, and golden-hour light that does most of the work. Our most-requested ceremony spot.
FIREPIT CLEARING
Surrounded by trees, bluff & view - firepit in the middle, stars overhead. Beautiful for evening ceremonies and for receptions that follow daytime vows elsewhere.
ELOPEMENT FOR TWO
Two people, three nights, the cave to yourselves. Add a private chef dinner, a sound healing ceremony, or a stargazing night, and call it a honeymoon already underway.
THE NUMBERS | WHAT TO PLAN AROUND
75
Up to 75 guests for daytime ceremony and reception attendance
12
12 sleeping at the lodge — adults and children combined, strictly enforced
$3K
$3,000 venue fee plus a three-night reservation. Lodge’s nightly rate is separate.
3
3-night minimum every wedding is a three-night buyout — rehearsal, day-of, recovery
1
The best unique venue for a wedding or event.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
In your three-night buyout.
THE PROPERTY
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Total property buyout — 256 acres, the cave, all common spaces
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Four bedrooms sleeping up to 12 guests
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Ceremony location of your choice (cave, cliffside, firepit, pasture in front of backlit bluff, or other)
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Outdoor firepit, front patio with table & 6 chairs, propane grill, full gourmet kitchen setup
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Complimentary guided UTV ride for up to 12 guests & shuttle service during the event
THE SUPPORT
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Direct line to Rayne Davidson, Lodge Manager — your point of contact start to finish
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On-site caretaker (Nate) on-call/as needed during your stay and he provides the shuttle service. Guests will park in the pasture below and Nate will shuttle them up to the cave lodge as needed ~ generous tip is expected for his extra services.
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Vendor Suggestions — we have local preferred florist, photographer, DJ, chef, caterer, and officiant
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Catering, florals, officiant, food/beverages, table/chairs, decorations, DJ, photography, music, rentals, bar ~ in other words, we are just the venue and shuttle service.
CALL ASHTYN, our Beckham Creek Cave Lodge Wedding Planner/Rental Provider
870_688-0134
PLANNING WINDOW
How far ahead to book.
Most couples book the cave 9–14 months ahead. Saturdays in April, May, June, October, and early November are the first to go. Plus, you need to reserve all the vendors early as we have a limited supply of vendors in this sparsely populated area.
Elopements and micro-weddings (two to twelve guests) can sometimes book within 60 days. Check our calendar of availability, reserve your 2 to 3 night stay, then text Rayne for payment of the venue & to coordinate.