Heartland Conference Retreat Center

Heartland Conference Retreat Center is a year-round venue in Marengo, Ohio, designed for conferences, retreats, corporate gatherings, educational programmes and group stays. Set across more than 360 acres of scenic countryside, the centre combines practical event facilities with accommodation, food services and a wide choice of outdoor activities, giving organisers the convenience of hosting an entire programme in one location.

The venue can accommodate groups ranging from smaller leadership teams to gatherings of up to 700 people. Oakwood Center provides a large multipurpose room with audio, visual and lighting systems, a full-size stage and flexible layouts for general sessions, worship, presentations, banquets and indoor recreation. The dining room can seat up to 280 guests, while the Buckeye Center offers six breakout rooms, kitchenettes and additional auditorium-style space for workshops, training sessions and smaller meetings.

Overnight options include dorm-style lodges, private guest rooms, a cabin and an RV park. This makes Heartland suitable for multi-day conferences, residential retreats, school trips, youth programmes and company away days. Meals are prepared on site, with advance notice available for some dietary requirements.

Organisers can also build activities into their programme, including high ropes, zip lines, archery, swimming, disc golf, nature trails, campfires, wagon rides, living history experiences and guided hikes. Facilitated team-building, problem-solving and wilderness activities can be adapted to suit the aims of a group. With planning support, turnkey retreat packages and programmed picnics or festivals available, Heartland offers a convenient setting for meaningful events that combine productive sessions, shared experiences and time outdoors.