Elope. Stay. Begin.
Elope & Honeymoon
at Serenity Woods
Exchange vows on our private Ouachita property — then stay and start your honeymoon right here, surrounded by nature.
Inquire About Your DayCeremony & Honeymoon in One Place
Say "I Do" — Then Never Leave
Imagine exchanging vows on the covered porch as the sun sets over the Ouachita hills — then walking inside to find champagne or sparkling cider, soft candlelight, and your honeymoon suite waiting for you. No hotel check-ins, no crowds, no interruptions. Just the two of you on a private Arkansas property where the only sounds are the birds and the breeze through the pines.
Why Couples Choose Serenity Woods
Ceremony on the Property
Exchange vows on the covered porch or in the open field — your own private Ouachita ceremony with no venue fees.
Honeymoon Starts Immediately
Walk from your ceremony straight into your honeymoon suite. No travel, no stress — just the two of you.
Complete Privacy
No other rental guests on property — just your love story unfolding on a secluded Arkansas retreat surrounded by nature.
Want to Marry by the River?
If you dream of saying "I do" beside a flowing creek, under a canopy of trees, or at any breathtaking spot within 45 minutes of the cabin — I'll make it happen. I'll either take you there or meet you at the location and perform your ceremony right where nature calls to you most.
Elope & Honeymoon Packages
Every package includes your ceremony on the property and your honeymoon stay. Contact us to customize every detail.
Elope & Stay
Exchange vows on the property, then stay and begin your honeymoon without ever leaving. The cabin is yours for the night — champagne or sparkling cider, battery-operated candles, and complete privacy in the Ouachita woods.
- ✓ Porch ceremony setup
- ✓ Champagne or sparkling cider
- ✓ Battery-operated candle décor
- ✓ Honeymoon night at the cabin
- ✓ Porch fireplace & grill access
- ✓ Full privacy — no other rental guests on property
Elope & Honeymoon
Say 'I do' on the property and stay for your entire honeymoon. Spend your first days as a married couple waking up in the woods, exploring Hot Springs, and simply enjoying each other.
- ✓ Porch ceremony setup
- ✓ Champagne or sparkling cider
- ✓ Battery-operated candle & honeymoon décor
- ✓ 2-night honeymoon stay
- ✓ Outdoor seating & fireplace
- ✓ Coordination assistance
- ✓ Full privacy — no other rental guests on property
Horseback Elopement
Say your vows on horseback surrounded by the beauty of the Ouachita Mountains — a truly one-of-a-kind elopement experience. Ride through the woods, exchange vows in nature, and create memories that last a lifetime.
- ✓ Horseback ceremony experience
- ✓ Scenic Ouachita trail ride
- ✓ Ceremony officiant available
- ✓ Post-ceremony cabin stay (add-on)
- ✓ Coordination & logistics assistance
- ✓ Customizable ceremony details
Elopement Photography Package
Capture every magical moment of your elopement with a professional photography package tailored to your ceremony and setting. From the porch vows to the Ouachita landscape, every memory beautifully preserved.
- ✓ Professional elopement photographer
- ✓ Coverage of ceremony & portraits
- ✓ Outdoor & nature session locations
- ✓ Edited digital gallery of photos
- ✓ Available for on-site & offsite ceremonies
- ✓ Perfect complement to any elopement package
Available Add-Ons
Make your experience extra special with these optional services for an additional fee.
Fully Stocked Fridge
Tell us what you'd like and we'll have the fridge stocked and ready when you arrive.
Shuttle Service
Need a ride to Hot Springs, dinner, or a local attraction? Shuttle service available when the host is available.
Food Pick-Up & Delivery
We'll pick up food from your favorite local restaurant and deliver it right to the cabin when the host is available.
Meet Your Host & Officiant
25+ Years of Making Wedding Days Perfect
Your host at Serenity Woods isn't just a cabin owner — she's a certified wedding and event planner, an ordained minister, and the former owner of a premier wedding venue in Southlake, Texas. With over 25 years of experience in the wedding industry, she brings a level of care and expertise that turns a simple elopement into something truly unforgettable.
Just Need an Officiant?
Already have the perfect location but need someone to marry you? I'll travel anywhere within 45 minutes of Glenwood, AR — no cabin stay required.
View Officiant Services →Ready to elope & begin your honeymoon?
Reach out and we'll help you plan the ceremony, the stay, and everything in between — all in one perfect Ouachita setting.
Contact the Host