Business Details
Your Dream Outdoor Wedding Venue in London, Ontario
The Clearing was founded by Jeff and Sandy Vachon, who transformed a 30-acre woodlot on their family farm into a unique outdoor wedding venue. Located just south of London, Ontario, our property combines natural beauty with thoughtful amenities to create unforgettable experiences. We prioritize accessibility and serenity, offering features like wheelchair-accessible washrooms, a stone dance floor illuminated by a rustic chandelier, and a covered bar constructed from locally milled oak. Our venue accommodates weddings and corporate events for up to 250 guests, with customizable packages that include tented spaces, bench seating, and engagement photo opportunities across our scenic grounds.The Vachon family personally oversees every detail, ensuring clients feel at home in this magical setting where nature and elegance converge. We believe your special day should reflect your unique vision, and our flexible approach allows couples to personalize their celebrations without compromising convenience or comfort.
Services
Outdoor Wedding Venue
Corporate Events
Photo Sessions
Venue Coordination
Bartending Services
Tented Receptions
Wheelchair Accessibility
Stone Dance Floor
Covered Bar
Engagement Photography
Highlights and features
- We offer a unique forest setting with wheelchair-accessible amenities for inclusive celebrations.
- Our venue accommodates weddings and events for up to 250 guests with customizable packages.
- The Vachon family personally oversees operations, ensuring personalized service and attention to detail.
- We provide year-round flexibility with a sturdy tent and climate-controlled facilities.
- Our property features natural backdrops like willow trees, ponds, and wood chip pathways for photography.
What people say
Absolutely beautiful
Magical venue
Perfect setting
Stress-free experience
Breathtaking acre
Services
Outdoor Wedding Venue
The Clearing provides a picturesque outdoor wedding venue nestled within a 30-acre hardwood forest. Our natural setting eliminates the need for artificial decorations, offering genuine tree-lined ceremony spaces and reception areas infused with wildlife and seasonal beauty. Couples benefit from our thoughtful infrastructure, including wheelchair-accessible washrooms, a stone dance floor illuminated by a rustic chandelier, and a covered bar made from locally milled oak. The venue comfortably accommodates weddings for 200+ guests with customizable packages that include tented spaces, bench seating, and engagement photo opportunities across our scenic grounds.
Corporate Events
Our venue accommodates corporate events and fundraisers for up to 250 attendees, combining natural beauty with modern functionality. The spacious tent ensures year-round usability while preserving the forest's ambiance. We provide top-tier amenities including climate-controlled facilities, premium washroom services, and secure storage for client convenience. The Clearing's versatile layout supports diverse event formats from formal galas to casual networking gatherings, all enhanced by our wood chip pathways with string lighting and natural backdrops like willow-lined ponds and open farmland. Clients receive personalized coordination support to ensure seamless execution.
Venue Coordination
Our premium wedding packages include comprehensive venue coordination services to simplify event preparation. We offer dedicated meetings to discuss logistics, layout options, and customization possibilities within our forest setting. Our team provides guidance on maximizing the venue's natural features while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and accessibility standards. From initial planning to day-of execution, we help couples and event organizers navigate our property's unique capabilities, including engagement photo scheduling, tent setup configurations, and integration of personal decorations with our existing infrastructure.
Tented Receptions
The Clearing's elegant tented reception space combines durability with aesthetic appeal for events in any season. The structure comfortably hosts over 200 guests with features like stone flooring, a built-in stage, and integrated lighting that complements our natural surroundings. Our tent design preserves views of the surrounding forest while providing climate control and weather protection. Clients benefit from our strategic placement that maintains sightlines to key features like the pond and willow trees, with additional amenities including secure storage, refrigeration, and overnight parking for vendor convenience.
Engagement Photography
The Clearing offers diverse natural backdrops for engagement photography across our 30-acre property. Features include willow trees overhanging ponds, open farmland vistas, and our signature wood chip pathways adorned with string lighting. Our photography package includes venue approval for specific dates and times to ensure exclusive access to preferred locations. The property's varied landscapes provide both intimate forest settings and expansive rural views, complemented by architectural elements like our custom oak bar and stone dance floor for mixed indoor-outdoor shoots.
People
Jeff Vachon
Co-Owner
Jeff Vachon co-founded The Clearing with his wife Sandy, transforming their family farm's woodlot into a premier outdoor venue. With hands-on experience in land development and event infrastructure, he focuses on maintaining the property's natural beauty while implementing practical amenities like wheelchair-accessible facilities and climate-controlled tents.
Sandy Vachon
Co-Owner
Sandy Vachon co-owns The Clearing with Jeff, leveraging her background in hospitality to create welcoming guest experiences. She oversees the venue's aesthetic integration of natural elements with elegant features like the stone dance floor and rustic chandelier, ensuring every event reflects the couple's personal vision while maintaining operational excellence.
Kyle Vachon
Operations Assistant
Kyle Vachon, son of Jeff and Sandy, assists with The Clearing's operations. He contributes to property maintenance and event setup, applying his knowledge of the land's history to preserve its unique character while supporting the technical requirements of modern events through infrastructure improvements and guest accessibility initiatives.
Mitchell Vachon
Event Support
Mitchell Vachon supports event execution at The Clearing, working alongside family and friends to ensure smooth logistics. He specializes in coordinating tent setups, managing guest pathways, and maintaining the venue's natural features like the wood chip trails and seasonal gardens that enhance the property's picturesque atmosphere.
Questions
What makes The Clearing unique compared to other wedding venues?
The Clearing offers a rare combination of natural forest setting with modern amenities, including wheelchair accessibility, climate-controlled tents, and a stone dance floor surrounded by trees rather than artificial decorations.
Can The Clearing accommodate large weddings?
Yes, our tented space comfortably hosts weddings for 200+ guests with bench seating and stage facilities, while our corporate event capacity extends to 250 attendees.
Are engagement photo sessions included with bookings?
Yes, we include venue access for engagement photos with prior approval of dates and times to ensure exclusive use of preferred locations across our 30-acre property.
What amenities are available for guests?
We provide wheelchair-accessible washrooms, climate-controlled tents, secure storage, refrigeration, overnight parking, and a covered bar made from locally milled oak for guest comfort.
How far in advance should I book The Clearing?
We recommend contacting us 12-18 months ahead as our calendar fills quickly - we're already fully booked for 2025 with 2026 and 2027 dates available for reservation.
