Oakwood Resort

What Oakwood Resort does

Oakwood Resort is a privately owned, full-service lakeside hospitality and event destination located on 40 acres of waterfront on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana. The property originated in 1893 as Oakwood Park, a retreat founded by the Indiana Conference of the Evangelical Association, and transitioned in 2012 to ownership by the Parent family, who launched the Oakwood Resort brand. The resort generates revenue from four streams: hotel accommodations across multiple room tiers (Presidential Suite, Lake View Suite, Premium Singles/Doubles, Lake View Singles/Doubles, Courtyard View rooms) and four multi-bedroom vacation rental homes; food and beverage sales at The Pier and Back Porch, a full-service on-site restaurant and bar; private event venue rentals across nine distinct spaces accommodating 20 to 700 guests; and ancillary recreation (private beach access, kayak rentals, swimming, basketball).

The company operates no proprietary technology. Its operational stack consists of third-party platforms: Cloudbeds powers the online hotel reservation engine embedded in the resort website, Toast Tab handles restaurant reservations and online food ordering, and Google Analytics supports web traffic tracking. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the company website, supplemented by listings on wedding marketplaces The Knot, Zola, and Eventective, plus an email newsletter and organic social media presence. Pricing is quote-based across all tiers, with full payment collected at check-in and a cancellation policy requiring at least 8 days advance notice for changes or refunds. Oakwood Resort serves a hybrid customer base of leisure travelers and families (predominantly within a 2-hour regional drive radius), wedding and celebration parties, corporate and business event clients, and local dining and entertainment patrons.

Name

Oakwood Resort

Legal name

Oakwood Resort

Website

https://oakwoodresort.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Oakwood Resort is a privately owned, full-service lakeside resort and event venue on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana, offering hotel accommodations, vacation homes, a restaurant and bar, and nine event venues for leisure travelers, weddings, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Marina & Waterfront Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAK), Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Lakeside resort
• Hotel accommodations
• Wedding venue
• Event venue
• Lakeside dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Syracuse

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodations: The resort generates revenue through room rentals including various room types such as Presidential Suite, Lake View Suites, Premium Singles/Doubles, Lake View Singles/Doubles, Courtyard View rooms, and vacation homes. Full payment is collected at check-in.
2. Restaurant and Bar: The Pier and Back Porch restaurant operates as a full-service dining venue open daily with varying hours. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales. The restaurant bar stays open one hour later than restaurant hours.
3. Event Venue Rentals: Nine distinct event venues available for rental including Hilltop, Grand Lawn, Lakeside Patio, Event Center, Hillside Chapel, Micro Venues, Conference Rooms, Hotel Boardroom, and Wawasee Boardroom. Venues accommodate events ranging from 20 to 700 guests for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations.
4. Private Beach and Recreation: The resort offers access to a private beach and various recreational activities including swimming, basketball, and kayak rentals for guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oakwood Resort is a full-service lakeside resort on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana, offering hotel accommodations across multiple room categories (standard rooms, premium rooms, lake view rooms, suites, and a Presidential Suite) plus four vacation rental homes. The resort also operates The Pier and Back Porch, a full-service restaurant and bar, and rents nine distinct event venues for weddings, corporate gatherings, and celebrations hosting 20 to 700 guests.

Product overview

Oakwood Resort is a lakeside hospitality and events destination on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana. The core offering is the Oakwood Resort hotel, which provides accommodations across multiple room categories (Presidential Suite, Lake View Suite, Premium Singles/Doubles, Lake View Singles/Doubles, Courtyard View Singles/Doubles) and four vacation homes (Vacation Homes 61, 62, 89, 90). Supporting services include The Pier and Back Porch restaurant (with dining, bar, live entertainment, and online ordering), and an events division offering nine distinct venues for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations hosting 20 to 700 guests. The property is managed via Cloudbeds booking software and the restaurant uses ToastTab for online ordering and reservations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oakwood Resort Hotel Accommodations Lakeside hotel on Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana, offering multiple room categories and suites with amenities including private beach access, fitness center, and event spaces. Targets leisure travelers, families, couples, and groups seeking a regional Midwest getaway.
• Vacation Home Rentals Four standalone vacation rental homes on the resort property ranging from three to five bedrooms, including a two-story Lake House (Vacation Home 62) with four bedrooms, and three cottages (Vacation Homes 61, 89, 90) with full kitchens, living rooms, and lake views. Designed for families and groups seeking extended stays.
• The Pier and Back Porch Restaurant Full-service on-site restaurant and bar open daily with lunch, dinner, and dessert menus, featuring lakeside patio seating, live entertainment, and online ordering via Toast Tab. Serves both resort guests and the local community.
• Wedding Event Hosting Full-service wedding hosting across multiple venues including Grand Lawn, Gazebo, Lakeside Patio, Event Center, Hilltop, and Micro Venues, accommodating 20 to 700 guests with event planning support from the Events Team. Targets couples and families planning wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers.
• Corporate Event Hosting Business event hosting including boardroom meetings, conference rooms, and the Event Center for corporate gatherings, team retreats, and professional meetings. Targets businesses seeking professional meeting spaces with modern amenities in a serene setting.
• Event Venue Rentals (Nine Venues) Nine distinct event venues available for rental: Hilltop, Grand Lawn, Gazebo, Lakeside Patio, Event Center, Hotel Boardroom, Conference Rooms, Wawasee Boardroom, and Micro Venues. Suitable for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events accommodating 20 to 700 guests.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Syracuse Lakeside Activities & Events: Local Syracuse/Wawasee-area tourism and event venues competing for the same wedding and leisure spend. Comparable as a regional competitor for the same customer pool in the immediate Lake Wawasee catchment.
• Blue Chip Casino Hotel Spa: Regional Indiana hotel with full-service accommodations, multiple F&B outlets, and event/banquet facilities. Comparable as a Midwestern full-service hospitality and events property, though it is larger and casino-anchored.

Direct peers

• French Lick Resort: Historic Indiana resort hotel with full-service accommodations, multiple restaurants, and large-scale event/convention space. Comparable as a heritage Midwestern destination resort with diverse revenue streams including weddings and corporate events.
• Lighthouse Point Resort: Family-owned lakefront resort in Indiana with cabins/rooms, dining, and recreation. Comparable as a privately-held, single-property Midwest lake resort targeting families, weddings, and weekend getaways.
• The Lakehouse on Lake Wawasee: Independent lakeside property on the same Lake Wawasee in Syracuse, Indiana, focused on F&B and events. Directly comparable as a hyper-local competitor for restaurant, bar, and event business in the same micro-market.
• Swan Lake Resort: Indiana-based family resort offering lodging, dining, and event hosting in a similar regional lakeside setting. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and target customer mix of leisure travelers, families, and small weddings.
• Wallace Inn Resort (Lake Maxinkuckee): Independent lakefront resort in Culver, Indiana, offering rooms, dining, and event hosting. Comparable in size, regional Midwest positioning, and mixed leisure/event revenue model.
• Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park: Indiana lakeside inn within a state park offering rooms, dining, and event space for weddings and conferences. Closely comparable as a regional heritage lodging property serving leisure travelers and event customers in a natural setting.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oakwoodwawasee
• Facebookfacebook.com/oakwoodwawasee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oakwoodresort

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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