The Theatre
The Ideal Ceremony Location
With space for up to 250 guests and an idyllic forest backdrop, the theatre at Lost River Hostel is the ideal location for your wedding ceremony.
When you rent out the space, you will have full run of the grounds and are able to enjoy the complete space. While it may be visually stunning on its own, we also understand that you may want to bring your own flavor to the day and show people a slice of your own personality and style. As long as things are able to go back to what they looked like when you arrived, we love to say yes to all of your dreams and ideas! We think it’s more fun that way.
Because we only have one wedding per weekend, you won’t feel a time crunch. If you’re having a Saturday wedding, you’ll be able to set up on a Friday afternoon or Saturday morning, and you won’t need to worry about gathering your things until Sunday.
Click the icons on the map below to learn more about the grounds at Lost River Hostel.
Our elevated treehouse suite is built with a winding staircase between 5 conjoined poplar trunks and will be open to the public soon.
Our main guest residence in the heart of the hostel forest (7 rooms/13 beds/21 guests) was finished in 2017 and lovingly designed/built entirely by our hostel staff. The rooms contain unique art, hand-painted murals, and chalkboard walls.
The guesthouse contains:
The Bird’s Nest Suite (1 king bed, valley view)
The Cloud Room (1 queen bed)
The Water Room (1 queen bed)
The Summer Room (2 full size bunk-style beds)
The Spring Room (2 full size bunk-style beds)
The Winter Room (2 full size bunk-style beds)
The Autumn Room (3 twin size bunk-style beds)
One of two larger fire pits on the property, this fire pit is next to your room. We’ll often find the guests here sitting on our custom benches and chatting long into the night.
Completed in 2018, our showerhouse has two three-sided rainfall showers with one side open to the forest. On top is our rooftop tub with a throne-like partition to hide you from the rest of the world.
Our compost toilets are turned into compost that will one day become flowers— one by the guesthouse and another down the path. These feature an elaborate throne mural and handmade stained glass.
One of the first features we created at Lost River Hostel in 2015, the labyrinth, is a 20 minute spirally walk to the center, where an old persimmon tree sits waiting for your thoughts.
Our hexagonal bench around the main fire ring is the heart of conversation at the hostel. So many meaningful conversations and relationships have been formed around the embers here. In warmer weather, we often host our daily gratitude circle here.
The structure of our three gardens were created in 2015. They serve as a teaching tool to all who pass through and transform constantly depending on who is loving on them this season. Sometimes they are curated to perfection; other times, they run wild and free!
Built in 1864, the main farmhouse serves as our hub of operations. It’s where you’ll find our magnificent kitchen, instruments, games, art porch, communal dining hall, and staff quarters.
Perfect for yoga, workshops, seated events of up to 150 each, and teaching space of any size, our lawns are an ideal addition for any breakout event space you may need.
With a library, a full kitchen, the river bed suite, the grand hall for larger events, and riverfront access – this new addition to Lost River Hostel is our main event hub.
The grand hall will host seated events for an invite list of up to 200 indoors with several configurations and outdoor space. The library is public from 10 am – 10 pm and then belongs to the guests of the river bed suite in the evening.
Full kitchen, restroom facilities, and parking are all on-site.
Flowing throughout the region, The Lost River is suspected to be one of the largest cave systems in the world, though we may never know as most of it is underwater.
Near the town of Orleans, the water vanishes underground for 14 miles before resurfacing nearby. When the water is low, it carries a deep tiffany blue. When high, it’s great for kayaking.
It Might Take Getting Lost to Find Yourself
You’ll be able to use our full hostel facilities when you rent out the space. You can explore where these things are on the interactive map above.
Your stay at Lost River Hostel features screened-in forest cabanas, various rooms and suites for sleeping, and a large camping area should you need it. The beds will sleep up to 30 people and the camping areas will sleep many, many more.
Our 31 acres give you room to roam, the Clay Lagoon gives you the perfect spot to take a dip, and we will also have firewood for any bonfires or festivities you may have. We are excited to see your celebration with your loved ones come to life!
There’s a ton of stuff to do here!
This part of Indiana is famous for great caving adventures. Just you and the interior of the earth.
The hostel is located right on the border of the Hoosier National Forest with ample hikes, trails, and fishing.
We have a water park, amazing architecture, and a casino just five minutes away from the Hostel.