Paid AdvertisementNestled in the valleys surrounding the East Fork Fishing River, The Overlook at Crystal Lakes Mo. has quickly become a source of pride for Crystal Lakes. Once known simply as the city clubhouse, the property has been transformed into a timeless venue for weddings, retreats, reunions and special events – offering rustic charm with modern touches and wideopen views of the Missouri countryside.Crystal Lakes Mayor Jeremy Dorrel noted the idea came from wanting to find a creative way to generate revenue for the small lake community while preserving a historic piece of its landscape.“We had a building that they called the city clubhouse, and it did have rentals there, but not many at all,” said Dorrel. “It wasn’t quite renovated for that. I decided one way to create revenue for the city was to turn the one existing building we had into an event space. It kind of had the bones for it and just needed some fixing up.”...