Had a Saturday event planned that we ended up having to cancel due to attendees not being able to…read moremake it but Michael and the staff were extremely helpful during every step of the planning process and were ready to help day of. I'm sorry that we did not get to have our event. Will definitely remember the venue and be back.

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I had the pleasure of participating in a wedding that was held here recently…read more I dont have all the details of the rental agreement, but here are my take-aways. The house you can rent with the barn is huge. It had enough space and beds to hold the wedding party. The couple had the rehearsal dinner here the night prior to the wedding. We all met at the house, mingled, talked, and had dinner. There is a full kitchen and a butlers kitchen. They cooked dinner right there. Lots of space in this beautiful old house. It was a beautiful October evening so we even hung out in the open garage at a large table. The grounds are spacious. There is a pond and a little road that runs around it to the Barn, which is the venue. The next day we came back for the wedding. The majority of the wedding party had slept over, and stayed in the house. Bride made her way to the barn in the private suite for hair and getting dressed. I am married to one of the groomsmen so I was in charge of a couple little things. I got to talk with the nice staff who were helping get things set up. I asked them to add a couple little things to their honey-do lists before the wedding and they said no problem. I ran around to help and when something came up, they were quick to accommodate and help out. The barn is beautiful. I love the interior and the lighting. It is a barn. Barn doors on both ends, large wood structure with large beams. Details in cast iron and great floor for dancing all made this a great place. Easily holding about 200 people. Ample parking in the field that is mowed to accommodate. The couple catered in and it seemed seamless. Open bar as they have their own liquor license. We dance the night away in the barn under the beautiful tree lighting. The barn doors wide open for cool air. The kids playing on the hay bales right outside the doors. Being this far outside of town you could see stars forever. If I needed a romantic country setting, this is a great choice.

I was invited to a wedding in Iowa and the wedding took place at this beautiful rustic barn. What a…read morebeautiful place, the smell of wood, the beams, the cast iron details, just absolutely breath taken. Every detail made this place that much special. I'm from big cities and this place made me feel like as if I was part of a hallmark movie. Perfect and beautiful

This venue opened at the beginning of April and boasts an impressive, authentic restoration of this…read more1800s bar! The aesthetic is rustic/modern, and the space is great for a small-medium sized party with two connected rooms. I attended a Sip + Shop event as a vendor and the turnout was great! Lots of support, and nice people to meet with. The Moscow mule is great! Tastes amazing and I could feel it had a good amount of liquor immediately Perfect venue to book for a small reception/business meeting. I'll definitely be back!

We had a March Madness themed 40th birthday at Hall 31. Marissa was very responsive and easy to…read morework with leading up to the event and even worked directly with the caterer to give info about the food warmers and fridge availability--made planning a breeze for me. The party went off without a hitch! Everyone raved about the space. I will definitely be booking Hall 31 again.

This was a nice surprise in a small town! I came to Judge…read moreRichard Distillery because my friend organized an art exhibit here for local elementary students. It's a very nice space. Accessible, clean, convenient. The bar area (in the other room) is lovely. Staff were attentive. Great drink menu featuring locally-made bourbon and vodka. This was a great experience here, I really appreciated their support of the local community for this art show!

We got married there in August. This venue is amazing. My wife loved it at first sight. The owners…read moreand the coordinator are out of this world, and so eager to make it a special day for you. I can not talk highly enough about this location. Truly amazing.

We signed a contract with Willow Creek Glass Chapel on 2-12-12. The contract stated the new…read morereception hall would hold up to 350 people. After friends of ours had attended a reception there, we called about inspecting it. When we saw the floor that had been installed, we knew there were problems. The floor was wavy and had edges sticking up everywhere. There must be very lax zoning laws in Harrison County to allow that floor to be used. We also understand the air condtioning would not cool the place down, and we were planning a July wedding.Their website now states up to 300 people capacity, not 350 as they told us. In July, 2012, after our inspection, we decided to change venues. Since I had paid $2,000 as a deposit, with only $1,000 required in the contract, I asked for $1,000 back. TWO WEEKS, after my request, and second request, they refused to refund the extra $1,000. Actually, the main problem working with the Willow Creek owners were their terriible communication skills. My wife and daughter had set an appointment with the female owner, and she did not show up. No communication from her what so ever and it is a 25 mile drive for us. Any calls left or emails sent were not returned for days, if we were lucky. With the new venue we picked, communication was great! When I had finally pestered them enough about the refund and threatened to take them to court for the $1,000, the male owner FINALLY MANNED UP and decided he could respond to me. He emailed me that he could be out $5,000 if the wedding did not happen. If their fee is $3,000, how can he be out $5,000. As an owner of a small business, I know communication and reviews are everything. They obviously don't!

My son and daughter-in-law were married at Sparks Barn in June of 2022. Wow! What an amazing…read moresetting and venue! Two air conditioned barns, one rustic and one glass enclosed, along with a dressing/prep area for both men and women make the accommodations top notch. Throw in a kitchen area, inside and outside bar service, a concrete wrap around patio and a ceremony pergola complete with pond and picturesque setting and you understand why this venue is booking events two years out! The owners, Rhonda and Brian, have assembled a staff that anticipates your every need. Trash is constantly taken out, restrooms are freshened and reset, food service vendors are assisted as needed and everything is taken care of seamlessly allowing guests and family to enjoy their celebration with no stress or drama. The grounds are immaculate, the parking is plentiful and the venue space will take your breath away. A portable microphone was provided for the ceremony and a large scale projector and sound system was also available. The red cedar tables are too beautiful to cover with table cloths so we just did a table runner, candles and eucalyptus. Nice, sturdy white chairs line the tables and are a step above what you usually find at most venues. The size of the venue allows a number of options for table arrangements. I was amazed at the quick and efficient clean up after our event. I went to collect table decorations and the staff had already packed items for easy transport home. Each and every staff member is first class and they work as a team to make sure every detail is covered. Sparks Barn is located half way between Lincoln and Omaha outside of Louisville, Nebraska.

I highly recommend Sparks Barn for your next event. It is a hidden gem just minutes from Omaha…read more My daughter wanted a rustic chic Sweet 16th Birthday and this was the perfect venue in the perfect country setting! Rhonda Sparks is so nice to work with and she will make sure your event is spectacular. There is a beautiful view of the lake and the rolling countryside. Inside the barn has been completely refinished with beautiful polished wood, twinkling lights & an amazing sound system. Outside there is plenty of parking, a big patio for dancing and even a fire pit. And yet the hourly rental fee was very reasonably priced! No matter what your event, Sparks Barn and the Sparks family will make everything perfect for your big day!

Whispering Pines Bed and Breakfast was described as, "an old farmhouse renovated to a BnB," yet was…read moreso much more than that! My first impression was how cute to put a snowman face on the garage door, but then I stepped inside. It was like walking into a Hallmark movie! Exquisitely decorated. Warmly welcomed. The menu was even altered for my major food allergies. A great explanation of nearby restaurants and sites, with a paper map even included! The house itself is nicely decorated and has everything needed. The hot tub, walking path and tree swing just add to the magic and whimsy of a place we will certainly be returning to and thoroughly enjoying. Excellent job, Jeanna!

What a wonderful times we have enjoyed at Whispering Pines, not only as a couple, but on those…read moreweekends that our whole book club stays there for rest, relaxation, the discussion of our yearly Charles Dickens novel, and enjoyment of the food, atmosphere, and hospitality. We highly recommend this beautiful place.

My daughter got married here in last part of the year 2025. The staff were nice and accommodating…read more We handled the decorations ourselves, which was fine. The contract includes the reception and caterer, and the venue itself was beautiful. Unfortunately, the caterer (Mangia Italiana) really let us down, and they are the main reason I'm giving this a one-star review. The food was bad: the pasta was overcooked, the salad was terrible, and the dinner rolls were hard. The servers also had attitudes. Much of the food was left uneaten by the guests. While guests were still eating, the servers had already started clearing tables, making it feel like people were being rushed to finish food that wasn't even edible. I promised my daughter I wouldn't say anything, but we recently ate at Mangia Italiana, and it was another disappointment.

I'm not sure I have the right words to describe just how amazing Villa Aletta is!! We got married…read more6/3/22 and it was the absolute most perfect day. Everything went so smoothly and that is all because of the awesome staff. Darby, Kara, Kristian, Amy... These ladies are awesome at what they do. They are so easy to work with, so helpful, and just the best! We got so many compliments on the beauty of the venue. And don't even get me started on the food. Their in house caterer (Mangia) is to die for!! I'm forever grateful for this venue and making our day so perfect!!