Arcadia Valley Missouri Outdoor Weddings, Cabins Rentals & Retreat

The perfect location near St. Louis for your lakeside outdoor wedding, retreat or just to rent a cabin.  Why not try a Missouri romantic getaway or bring the whole family to the DragonFly~In.

Nestled on the site of Taum Sauk Mountain, Missouri’s tallest peak, in the beautiful hills of the Arcadia Valley, in the Missouri Ozarks. 

The DragonFly~In is the perfect place to take that “close to home but far from ordinary” vacation and is just 90 miles from Saint Louis and 30 miles from Farmington, MO.

Enjoy peace and tranquility at private gated resort with 176 gorgeous acres,  2 cabins, 1 lodge rental.

The outdoor wedding venue of choice in southeast Missouri.

AmTrack Newsletter announcing the opening of our Train station for Amtrack stops here in the lovely Arcadia Valley and just 3 miles from...you guessed it the Gorgeous Dragonfly-In Resort! Very Exciting! Hope you can hop on one someday soon and ride the rails down to see us! We will even pick you up! Read the full Amtrak article. Linda & Dragonfly family

Dragonfly~In (orginal area)
Linda McHenry (Owner/Innkeeper)

• 86 private acres (80 acres forested)
• main lodge with 2 private rooms/available for weddings and large events 
• private luxury cottage / cabin - sleeps 8
• outdoor hot tub
• stellar views, beautiful lakeside patio  
• two miles of forested hiking trails
• 6 acre private lake - swim, fish, paddleboat, canoe or kayak  

Vincents Lodge & KatyDid Cabin (adjacent area)
Linda McHenry (Innkeeper)

• 90 private acres
• remodeled lodge - sleeps 16
• new log cabin - sleeps 10
• beautiful lake views
• 3 additional miles of hiking trails /up to 5 miles both sites
• 11 acre private lake - swim, fish, paddleboat, canoe

This is perfect for larger outdoor weddings, corporate events, special group events and family reunions. The DragonFly~In also offers Missouri outdoor wedding packages for scenic lakeside informal or formal weddings.

We have so many on-site activities, some guests feel no need to leave.

If you need more exercise or adventure, our lodging is also close to many area activities and historical sites.  Enjoy swimming, canoeing, kayaking or a Missouri Black River float trip. Picnic and hike in Elephant Rocks State Park or Johnson's Shut-ins State Park (swimming too). Trek along the Ozark Trail or up Taum Sauk Mountain, enjoying the scenery, exercise and fresh air. 

Come join the fun at the Arcadia Valley Mountain Music Festivals, May and October each year.  Enjoy wholesome family activities and the price is right - FREE Admission! 

Take the family to the Fort Davidson State Historic Site, learn about the Battle of Pilot Knob and picnic in the park. Full-scale Civil War reenactments of the Battle of Pilot Knob are staged, attracting thousands of visitors.  

Every year, in March, whitewater enthusiasts from across the region congregate for a weekend, to compete in the Missouri Whitewater Championships. Just 8 miles from the Missouri Whitewater State Championship Races, you can enjoy race day activities knowing you only have a short drive to lodging.

Book your lodging with us today!