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

Facilities are available for rental with a variety of optional packages. Rent the J. M. Smucker Company Auditorium and Library for as little as $35 for 25 people or less, or rent the entire 1700 seat Amphitheater, Rain Shelter, Picnic Area, etc. for $800 daytime or $1000 night-time. For more information and complete rental schedule...

Contact: Leo Phillips at 419 368-1812 or cell 567 203-2654 OR Sandy at 419 368-3190

 Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center, Inc.

2179 State Route 603

Ashland, OH 44805