Backwoods Venue 222
Wedding venue in Gower, Missouri
About Backwoods Venue 222
Backwoods Venue 222 is a countryside event venue between Kansas City and St. Joseph, with indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and other gatherings. Its main hall features a 30-foot waterfall drapery and lighting, two balconies, 22 rooms, and a 20-foot native stone fireplace. Outside, the north patio has overhead lighting, and the grounds include a garden, an original trappers lodge, and a restored windmill. The venue accommodates up to 300 guests, with tables and chairs included. It offers three spaces for ceremonies and gatherings, a customizable booking process, open vendor policy, in-house bar service, and a wedding planning session. Two separate overnight suites for the couple are located in a cottage on the second story, joined by a kitchenette.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Price
- $4,000–$6,500
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Backwoods Venue 222
- Website: backwoodsvenue222.com
- Phone: (816) 248-3868
- Address: 11347 Southeast State Route DD
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