The Ashwood

Last reviewed: August 26, 2026. Availability unconfirmed. Review pending.

The supplied website presents The Ashwood wedding venue Bayfield offering as a modified destination-wedding experience built around an inn and a wooded outdoor setting. Its wedding page describes a larger outdoor format for up to 200 guests and a separate elopement package for up to 10 guests.

This profile is review pending as of August 26, 2026. The website contains relevant wedding details and uses The Ashwood name, but the automated identity check matched only one distinctive title token rather than the two required for active publication. Couples should therefore confirm that the website, contact details and package terms belong to the same business represented by this Canada Wedding Guide record.

Services and specialization

The attempted official wedding page documents two formats. “In the Woods” is an outdoor wedding option for up to 200 guests. The operator says ceremonies may take place on grass with the woods as a backdrop or within the forest. The rental covers three days: one for setup, one for the event and one for teardown.

The page also describes an elopement package for up to 10 guests, offered Sunday through Friday. Its listed elements include three hours of property use, use of a king suite for getting ready, an officiant, up to three hours of photography, ceremony space with an arbour and benches, custom florals, a sparkling-wine toast for 10, and planning and coordination. These are operator-published package details, not independently verified service guarantees.

• Outdoor woodland wedding format: up to 200 guests
• Elopement format: up to 10 guests
• Wedding-couple suite listed with the larger wedding rental
• Outside catering and bar providers may be selected

Service area and who it may suit

The website places the property at the edge of Bayfield on Ontario's west coast and describes it as an inn with 22 rooms. The format may suit couples considering a weekend-style celebration where some guests stay on site and spend additional time in the Bayfield area.

The larger option may be relevant to couples prepared to coordinate a tented outdoor event and several external suppliers. The smaller package may suit couples seeking a defined elopement structure, provided the weekday availability and guest limit fit their plans.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include woodland ceremony locations, a white arbour, hydro hookups, recycling and garbage bins, a 40-by-60-foot wood dance floor, and bistro lighting outside the renter's tent. The page also allows couples to select their own catering, bar and other vendors rather than requiring use of its recommended list.

A significant practical limitation is that the renter is responsible for supplying the tent, washrooms and all other rentals not expressly included. Couples bringing their own alcohol must obtain a Special Occasion Permit. Outdoor-event contingencies, accessibility, noise restrictions and bad-weather arrangements are not detailed in the supplied evidence.

Pricing

The “In the Woods” option is published as starting at $4,000 plus HST. The elopement package is published as starting at $3,875 plus HST. Optional elopement enhancements are described as additional and subject to availability.

Starting prices are not complete event totals. Tent rental, washrooms and other rentals for the larger format remain the renter's responsibility. Couples should request a dated quotation showing taxes, accommodation charges, deposits, external-vendor costs, enhancement fees and cancellation terms.

Contact and booking

The supplied contact page publishes separate channels for accommodation, restaurant, hotel and wedding inquiries, while the wedding page invites couples to request availability or book a tour. Because the identity check did not satisfy the required two-token threshold, the address and phone have not been reproduced as verified contact fields in this profile.

Before paying a deposit, couples should confirm the legal or operating name on the contract, the current wedding contact, the exact property address and the relationship between the website and this CWG company record.

What couples should confirm

Room requirements vary by wedding size and season. The page lists a 10-room minimum for weddings below 80 guests, a 15-room minimum for weddings of 80 to 150 guests, and rental of all 22 rooms for weddings above 150 guests for exclusive low-season access. It also states a two-night room requirement in high season and says room blocks are unavailable on long weekends.

Couples should confirm which requirements apply to their date, whether exclusivity is included, and how accommodation reservations interact with the wedding agreement. They should also ask for the current inclusions list and policies governing setup, teardown, weather, power, washrooms, alcohol, catering, insurance, accessibility and vendor access.

• Current availability and package pricing
• Final guest capacity for the chosen layout
• Room minimums, minimum stays and exclusivity
• Tent, washroom and rental responsibilities
• Weather backup and accessibility arrangements
• Deposit, cancellation and rescheduling terms

Continue planning

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Frequently asked questions

How many guests does The Ashwood say it can accommodate for a wedding?

The supplied wedding page lists the outdoor “In the Woods” option for up to 200 guests and the elopement package for up to 10 guests. Couples should confirm capacity for their specific tent, seating plan and service requirements.

Does the larger wedding option include a tent?

No. The operator's wedding page says the renter is responsible for supplying the tent, washrooms and all other rentals, while the property provides certain listed infrastructure and features.

Are accommodations required for weddings?

The website lists room minimums based on guest count and season, including all 22 rooms for weddings above 150 guests when seeking exclusive low-season access. Couples should obtain the requirements for their date in writing.

What are the published starting prices?

The larger woodland wedding format starts at $4,000 plus HST, while the elopement package starts at $3,875 plus HST. These are starting figures and do not necessarily represent the total event cost.

Sources checked

• The Ashwood