Opening Weekend for Visitors
Opening Weekend at LOWC is Almost Here!
Whether the weather is sunny, cool, or somewhere in between, we can’t wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026 season at Lake O’ The Woods Club!
Beginning May 22, 2026, the club will be open daily from 9 AM – 9 PM for visitors. If you’re planning your first visit, be sure to review our visitor and membership information before arriving. If you have been here before, please review the updates for the 2026 season prior to your visit. Information is coming soon to our website and social media.
Starting Saturday, May 23, Toasty Buns Grill will be serving lunch both Saturday and Sunday!
Saturday evening also kicks off our delicious summer dinner season with the annual Chili Cook-Off! We are planning on 10 different varieties of chili. Sign up to bring your favorite recipe to share — or simply bring your appetite and enjoy sampling a variety of great chili creations. Additional sides will be included.
Dinner Cost: $10 per person. One FREE meal for each participant entering their chili.
After dinner, stick around for live music from one of LOWC’s own bands, the Bare Bottom Ramblers!
We’re looking forward to another season filled with relaxation, laughter, friendship, and community.
Click here for additional information on visiting LOWC: Visiting Lake O' The Woods — Lake O' The Woods Club
Chili Cook-Off
Chili Cook-Off
There will be a prize for best recipe voted on by those who participate in the dinner.
Menu: Chili, Toppings, Grilled Cheese, Green Salad, Corn Bread, and Dessert
Please sign up @ Clubhouse Bulletin Board if you wish to enter the Chili Cook-Off.
Cost: Free for contestants (1 person each entry); $10 per person all others.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
LIVE MUSIC by Bare Bottom Ramblers
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
(Time may fluctuate to give our kitchen cleanup crew time to finish up so they can enjoy the music too.)
Memorial Day - Rally around the Flag
Please join us in honoring our Veterans who sacrificed for our Country. We will meet at the Flag Pole for the playing of Taps at Noon.
Homemade Pizza Dinner
Join us for a relaxed and delicious meal featuring homemade pizza fresh from the oven, served alongside a crisp garden salad and sides. Finish the evening with a sweet dessert and great company.
More menu details coming soon!
Baked Spaghetti Dinner
Join us for a delicious homemade Baked Spaghetti Dinner featuring fresh salad, garlic bread, and additional sides, followed by dessert. Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Trivia Night w Steve & Barb
Join us for a fun night of Trivia after one of our delicious home cooked meals!
(Time may vary in order to give our evening meal clean up crew time to finish and join us.)
Sound Bath (Clubhouse Lawn)
This Sound Bath session will be le by Jan.
For maximum comfort during this relaxing outdoor evening experience, please bring a pillow and blanket or yoga mat.
Austrian Dinner
Join us for a home made, authentic Austrian dinner!
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Karaoke @ Don & Jill's
Join us after the Summer Solstice Dinner for Karaoke at Don & Jill’s house!
Whether you’d like to perform your favorite karaoke song or simply relax and enjoy the entertainment, everyone is welcome. Previous karaoke nights have featured many talented members and guests, making for a fun and memorable evening.
Come sing, laugh, and enjoy a great night with friends and community!
Summer Solstice Activities
Decorating a traditional May Pole - 11 am
Create your own Dream Catcher to celebrate the Summer Solstice 2-4 pm (near Clubhouse).
A dream catcher is typically a woven hoop (often made of willow), with a web or net inside, and decorated with feathers and beads. Join me (Jan) and create a traditional Dreamcatcher or a Dreamcatcher that you desire.
Using your imagination, your creativity along with the intention from your heart, is always a Dreamcatcher.
Sunset at East Pier - approximately 8:30 pm
Summer Solstice Meal
Summer Solstice Meal - Hosted by LIz & Roland; Inez & Brad
Summer Solstice Feast will include: Meatballs + Gravy, Potatoes, Beats, Carrots, Lingonberries and Bread. Dessert: Ice Cream + Cookies - Join us to celebrate the light!
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Tailgate Party @ Lake O' The Woods Campground
Tailgate Party & Bonfire Night
Join us in the tent campground area for a fun-filled Tailgate Party with great food, good friends, and a relaxed evening around the campground!
Interested in bringing a dish to share? Contact Entertainment Director Kim to volunteer.
All guests are welcome
No charge — cash donations are appreciated
After dinner, stick around and enjoy a community bonfire with friends and neighbors under the evening sky.
In case of inclement weather, the meal will be moved to the clubhouse.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Steve Hart's Annual Weenie Roast & LOWC Golf Cart Parade
LOWC Golf Cart Parade & Steve Hart’s Annual Weenie Roast 🌭
Join the fun at the LOWC Golf Cart Parade beginning at 11 AM! Decorate your golf cart and be part of this favorite community tradition. Don’t have a golf cart? Stop by the clubhouse and we’ll help connect you with someone who has room for riders.
After the parade, join us for Steve Hart’s Annual Weenie Roast at 12 PM — FREE for all guests!
Please note: Toasty Buns Grill will not be serving regular lunch on this date.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Shrimp Boil Your Way
Shrimp Boil Dinner
Join us for a delicious Shrimp Boil with options to satisfy every appetite!
Enjoy shrimp, sausage, corn, and potatoes:
✔️ Traditional full-boil flavor with everything cooked together
✔️ Or shrimp-free potatoes, corn, and sausage prepared separately for those who prefer a milder flavor
Whether you love the full seafood experience or prefer to mix and match, we’ve got something for everyone.
Cost: $15 per person
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
LIVE MUSIC by Bare Bottom Ramblers
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
(Time may fluctuate to give our kitchen cleanup crew time to finish up so they can enjoy the music too.)
National Nude Weekend
Saturday Activities will include:
10 - 11 am - Are you an aspiring figure model? Meet at the tent by the clubhouse for a workshop/ demonstration.
1 - 3 pm - Nude Model Drawing
1:30 pm Water Volleyball3:15 pm - Pool Photo for National Nude Weekend
7 pm - Country Dance Music (join us poolside after dinner for great tunes and Line Dancing)
Sunday Activities will include our regular weekly activities:
All Day - Outdoor pool; Lake: swimming, boating or fishing; Lawn games
1:30 pm Water Volleyball
♠️ Poker Run
LOWC Golf Cart Poker Run
Hop on a golf cart and join the fun for a Poker Run through the beautiful wooded grounds of Lake O’ The Woods Club!
Cruise the trails, make stops along the way to collect cards, and enjoy tasty food and refreshing drinks — some leaded and some unleaded.
Bring your best poker face… and don’t forget a towel or cover-up for crossing the causeway!
Prize awarded for the best poker hand!
Come for the cards, stay for the laughs, food, drinks, and great company!
LIVE MUSIC by Bare Bottom Ramblers & Jaybirds
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by both of our LOWC bands “Jaybirds and “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
(Time may fluctuate to give our kitchen cleanup crew time to finish up so they can enjoy the music too.)
Christmas In July
🎄 Christmas in July Dinner 🎄
For everyone who loves Christmas — no matter what the calendar says
join us for a festive Christmas in July celebration!
The exact menu is still to be determined, but you can count on a delicious meal for $15 per person
Stay tuned for additional Christmas-themed activities happening throughout the weekend!
Disposable plates and utensils will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable tableware.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Steve & Barb's "FAMOUS" Chicken Dinner (Co
Baked Chicken Dinner with sides… Green Beans, Salad and more, plus dessert
Gluten Free & Vegetarian option also
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
80's Dance Party
Undress in your best 80’s Style! (Prizes awarded to the best “undressed” costume!)
Join us poolside following dinner and bust a move, belt out your favorite 80’s jams or just relax!
Annual Membership Meeting
Your vote matters! Attend this annual meeting for all A and AA Members.
Important Club Information discussed and voted on during this meeting.
Flavors of LOWC Potluck
Join us for delicious food provided by our members and guests at Nature’s Hollow on the South side of Sager Lake (Weather Permitting)
Stick around for a fun evening with music by DJ Joe and dancing!
Cost: FREE
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Thanksgiving (Turkey) Dinner by Dawn
Turkey Dinner with all of the holiday fixin’s: stuffing, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls and a pumpkin dessert. (Sides subject to change at Chef’s discretion.)
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Shrimp Scampi Dinner
Join us for a delicious home cooked meal of Shrimp Scampi. (Exact menu to be determined.)
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Smoked BBQ Pork Fest
aka - Don’s Famous BBQ - Hosted by Don & Jill
Menu: Competition Style Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder, Indiana Corn Casserole (with bacon!), Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert
Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit option available (Please indicate vegetarian preference at sign up)
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Live Music by Jaybirds
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Jaybirds” Music will be poolside.
(Time may fluctuate to give our kitchen cleanup crew time to finish up so they can enjoy the music too.)
Steak Dinner
Labor Day Weekend STEAK DINNER!!!! - Presented by LOWC Entertainment
NY Strip Steak & Baked Potato (w/fixings), Corn on the Cob, Salad, French Bread and dessert.
Vegetarian Option will be available. Please indicate on sign-up sheet
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Spring Cleanup 2026 - MEMBERS ONLY
Our members are getting ready for Spring Clean Up on Saturday 4/25 and Sunday 4/26.
Breakfast and lunch are free for participants on Saturday: 9 am doughnuts and coffee, and Lunch at 1 pm.
Check this post for rain date.
Fall Cleanup
Stay tuned for more details on work to be done.
Visitors are invited to join members in the annual Fall Cleanup Weekend: getting the clubhouse, pool, hot tub, and grounds ready for the fall and winter season.
Visitors who help with Spring Clean Up may tent camp for free on Friday 10/10 and Saturday 10/11.
*All visitors must check in at clubhouse prior to going to a work area.
Breakfast and lunch are free for participants on Saturday: 9 am doughnuts and coffee, and Lunch at 1 pm.
Check this post for rain date.
End of Season Potluck
Join us for the End of Season Potluck meal.
Bring a dish to share and your own beverage.
Last Weekend for Visitors
Join us for all of your favorite activities one more week… if you are a visitor.
Check out the Membership information online or when you check in with the gatekeepers.
Make plans to rent a member-owned AirBNB and you can still enjoy our beautiful trails for just $10 more per day.
Guided Nude History Hike: September 14
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date using the form at this link.
Guided Nude History Hike: September 7
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date using the form at this link.
LIVE MUSIC by Bare Bottom Ramblers
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Bare Bottom Ramblers”!
Steak Dinner
Labor Day Weekend STEAK DINNER!!!! - Presented by LOWC Entertainment
NY Strip Steak & Baked Potato (w/fixings), Corn on the Cob, Salad, French Bread and dessert.
Vegetarian Option will be available. Please indicate on sign up sheet
WHEN SIGNING UP, INDICATE HOW YOU WANT YOUR STEAK COOKED:
Well Done - Med. Rare - Rare
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Change of Lunch and Dinner Meal Schedule
Labor Day Weekend (Saturday - Monday) will be the final lunch and dinner meals at Lake O’ The Woods Club for the 2025 Summer Season.
Last Lunch 9/1/2025 and last dinner 8/31/2025
LOWC is open to visitors through Sunday, September 28, 2025. (Interested in year round access to our beautiful grounds? Talk with a board member about becoming an A Member.)
Exception will be the End of Season Pot Luck on Saturday, September 27th at 6 pm.
Guided Nude History Hike: August 31
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date using the form at this link.
Trivia Night II with Steve & Barb
If you missed Trivia Night with Steve & Barb earlier this season, they are bringing us another fun evening with new categories!
Join us following the Smoked BBQ Pork Fest meal for Trivia Night II!
Smoked BBQ Pork Fest
aka - Don’s Famous BBQ - Hosted by Don & Jill
Menu: Competition Style Smoked Pulled Pork Shoulder, Indiana Corn Casserole (with bacon!), Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert
Vegetarian BBQ Jackfruit option available (Please indicate vegetarian preference at sign up)
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Live Music by Jaybirds
Join us poolside for live music by LOWC members “Jaybirds” at 4 pm.
Join us afterwards for our Smoked BBQ Pork Fest meal, followed by Trivia Night II.
Chinese Dinner
Kim & Tim’s Chinese Dinner
Mongolian Beef, Gen’l Tso Chicken, Asian Rice, Vegetable Lo Mein, Asian Vegetables, Egg Roll in a Bowl, Salad & Dessert.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Guided Nude History Hike: August 17
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date using the form at this link.
Dance Music by DJ Joe
Join us for music by DJ Joe at Nature’s Hollow (Weather Permitting). Whether you enjoy dancing or just relaxing to some great music and conversation with friends, we look forward to seeing you following our Flavors of LOWC Potluck meal.
Flavors of LOWC Potluck
Join us for delicious food provided by our members and guests at Nature’s Hollow on the South side of Sager Lake (Weather Permitting)
Stick around for a fun evening with music by DJ Joe and dancing!
Cost: FREE
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Fried Chicken Picnic Meal
Enjoy a delicious fried chicken picnic meal with various sides and salads.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Yard Games!
Enjoy your favorite yard game all day and then enjoy our Fried Chicken Picnic meal at 6 pm!
Yard Games Available Include:
Corn Hole
YardZee
Giant Jenga
Ladder Ball
Movie Night - Change of Location
Due to cooler weather tonight, we will have our movie night in the Clubhouse (ballroom).
Join us following our FREE pizza dinner for “Waterboy” with Adam Sandler.
Celebrate Steve & Barb's 50th Anniversary w FREE Pizza
Celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, Steve & Barb are treating us all to a FREE Pizza meal!
Meal will include salad and dessert.
Yoga Weekend Retreat with Ashely
Join Ashely, founder of Sacred Liberation Retreats, for another wonderful life and body-affirming Nude Yoga Retreat.
Pre-registration is required! Email: sacredliberationretreats@gmail.com
Missed the June retreat? Don’t miss this one.
Guided Nude History Hike: July 27
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date using the form at this link.
Thai Dinner
Hosted by Bill & Marie
Menu: Kang Dang Chicken (chicken in coconut curry), Pad Thai Salad and Ice Cream with choice of pineapple or mango sauce.
Cost: $15 per person.
Use our disposable plates and utensils, or you are welcome to bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Lake O' The Woods Club, 1353 Sager Road, Valparaiso, IN, 46383 (map)
Guided Nude History Hike: July 20
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date using the form at this link.
LIVE MUSIC by The Jaybirds
Following a delicious meal prepared by our members, relax and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by one of our LOWC bands “Jaybirds” and a bonfire by the beach!
♠️ Poker Run… with a twist!
Hop on a golf cart and bring nothing but your best poker face! (Remember to bring a towel or coverup for crossing the causeway!)
Cruise through the beautiful wooded grounds of Lake O’ The Woods Club, stopping along the way to collect cards, grab a bite of some delicious food and a drink (some leaded and some unleaded).
At the sixth and final stop is where the “twist” comes in —dessert at the clubhouse—you’ll get one last chance to change your luck. Trade one card with the Poker Run captains… but no peeking! Take a gamble and see if fate’s on your side.
🎉 Prize for the best hand! Come for the cards, stay for the fun!
Guided Nude History Hike: July 13
Led by a member, you’ll hike around the lake and learn about the history and topography of Lake O’ The Woods Club and grounds. Free for first-time visitors. $20 for everyone else.
Held on several Sundays throughout the summer.
Space is limited - Reserve your date use the form at this link.
80's Dance Party
Undress in your best 80’s Style!
Join us poolside following dinner and bust a move, belt out your favorite 80’s jams or just relax!