OAKWOOD RESORT

Oakwood Resort sits on 27 acres of forested land on the shores of Lake Wawasee. The property has a private beach area, an outdoor fireplace, outdoor furniture, sun loungers, and sun umbrellas. The resort's history dates to 1893, when the site operated as a camp meeting ground.

Oakwood Resort has 61 guest rooms, including lake-view rooms facing Lake Wawasee. Laundry, luggage storage, and a shared lounge/TV area are available. Pets are allowed, and the hotel has facilities for disabled guests and accessible parking.

The Back Porch at the Pier is the resort's full-service restaurant, serving local cuisine, seafood, pastas, and steak daily for lunch and dinner. The bar has indoor and outdoor seating, with wine and champagne available. Live music and evening entertainment are scheduled on weekends.

Kids can use the children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games/puzzles. The beachfront offers swimming, kayaking, fishing, and boating. A fitness centre, 2 tennis courts, a basketball court, and a games room are on site, and hiking and biking trails are accessible.

Maxwelton Golf Club, Syracuse Golf Club, and the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum are within 3 km of the resort. Fort Wayne and South Bend, Indiana are within 55 minutes' drive; Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan are nearby. Meeting and banquet facilities, multiple outdoor venue options, and an on-site chapel/shrine accommodate weddings and corporate retreats.

History: 1893 camp meeting ground on Lake Wawasee

Grounds: 27 acres with private beach, outdoor fireplace, and sun umbrellas

Rooms: 61 guest rooms including lake-view rooms

Dining: The Back Porch at the Pier with local cuisine, seafood, pastas, and steak

Recreation: Swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating, 2 tennis courts, basketball court

Family: Children's playground, kids' outdoor play equipment, and board games/puzzles

Business: Meeting and banquet facilities, outdoor venues, and chapel/shrine