Facilities

The 1/2 mile entrance road winds up an elevation of 150 feet to reach the summit of the 45 acre Heritage Center site.

As guests turn off State Route 603 they will “go back in time” to Johnny Appleseed’s day and experience the dense forest the settlers encountered in the early 1800s.

The J. M. Smucker Company Auditorium and Library

Architect Marion Zaugg has created a spacious, comfortable interior lit in every corner by the soft light of the forest. The plan of the building reflects the shape of an arrow point.

The air-conditioned/heated facility features a 90-seat auditorium great for films, lectures, meetings, and live performances with an adjacent, open breakout room and restrooms. Handicap accessible.

Amenities: 5000 lumen digital projector and screen, wireless internet, sound system, and VHS/DVD player.

The Amphitheater and Rain Shelter

The wooded Amphitheater is  the centerpiece of the Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center site.  Walk the short distance from The J. M. Smucker Co. Auditorium & Library to the Amphitheater and discover for yourself why this ideal location was chosen.  

The rustic Rain Shelter spans the upper level of the Amphitheater and can accommodate 200 people on several deck levels.  It makes an ideal setting for a summer wedding reception, graduation party, reunion, or a company retreat.

Amenities: Tables and chairs, electric service, wireless internet, restrooms, a handicap ramp, and handicap seating.

The Amphitheater seats 1700 guests with an earthen stage that can be modified to suit a variety of performance options. A full array of professional stage lighting may be utilized for an additional charge for evening performances

The Picnic Area

A scenic picnic area is located near the Rain Shelter and Nature Trail with 12 picnic tables and electric hook-up.

Parking

Parking areas accommodate 500 vehicles with intervening boulevards of young trees.  Bus parking and close handicap parking areas are also available.

Facilities Rental

JOHNNY APPLESEED HERITAGE CENTER, INC. FACILITIES RENTAL INFORMATION

2179 St RT 603 Ashland, Ohio 44805   (Map Search Lucas, Ohio 44843)    www.jahci.org

THE JM SMUCKER AUDITORIUM & LIBRARY ONLY

 Amenities:  90 seat auditorium (heated or air conditioned), including sound system, projector, wireless internet, restrooms, and trash containers & removal.       

                       Group Rates:    1-4 hours/day              $50.00

                                               4-8 hours/ day             $100.00

                                               Over 8 hours /day $150.00                                                                                                                                              

RAINSHELTER ONLY

Rental includes: Tables, & chairs for up to 200 people, wireless internet, electric service, restrooms, and                       

trash containers & removal.       1-4 hours/day                      $125.00                                                                                                         4-8 hours/ day     $250.00                                                                                               Over 8 hours / day        $300.00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

PICNIC AREA AND NATURE TRAIL ONLY

Amenities: Picnic tables, nature trail, restrooms, and trash containers & removal. NO CAMPING    $50.00/day

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------AMPHITHEATRE—ENTIRE FACILITY

Rental Includes: The JM Smucker Auditorium & Library, the Rainshelter, the Picnic area, the 1700 seat Amphitheatre,

                                                                Day Performance                                                                              $800.00/ day                                                                                        (No stage lights or sound system available)

                                                                Evening Performance                                                                                                     

(With Stage Lighting, but no sound system available)                 $1000.00/day                                                                                                                                             

OTHER OPTIONS AVAILABLE:

                                                Parking attendants (must be arranged at least 2 weeks before event)                    $50.00

                                                Ticket Takers and sellers (must be arranged at least 2 weeks before event)         $50.00

                                                Popcorn & beverage selling (must be arranged at least 2 weeks before event)    $50.00

                                                Food Concessions (arranged at least 3 weeks before event)                                      $50.00

AMENITIES: Our fees include show lights, picnic tables, trash removal (JAHCI will furnish trash bags and containers), standby electrician, electric service, tables & folding chairs, handicap seating, and clean restrooms. The facility will be available for preparations for the event according to your schedule.

REPSONSIBILITIES: You will be responsible for all sound systems for the amphitheatre, performers, all labor to load and unload the equipment, and all advertising and promotion for the event.  In case of  rain or cancellation, it will be your responsibility to have a back-up site.

NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT:  JAHCI will require a non-refundable down payment of half (1/2) of the total amount if you are renting the JM Smucker Auditorium & Library, the Rainshelter or the Picnic Area,-at the time of signing the contract with the balance to be paid the day of the event.

 JAHCI will require a non-refundable deposit of $300.00 if you are renting the Entire facility- for a Day Performance or Evening Performance, at the time of signing the rental contract with the balance due the day of the event.

INSURANCE: Liability insurance for your rental event needs to be obtained through your insurance company; Coverage of at least $1,000,000 is required with Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center, Inc. added as “additional insured” (for the Entire facility Amphitheatre rental only.)  Your agent should send a Certificate of Insurance Coverage one month prior to the event date to mailing address: Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center, Inc. 510 Twp Rd. 2102 Loudonville, Ohio 44842

Contact: Leo Phillips at cell # 567-203-2654 or Sandy at 419-368-3190 to make arrangements to rent the facilities

THANK- YOU FOR CHOOSING JOHNNY APPLESEED HERITAGE CENTER FOR YOUR EVENT