Have always loved this spot. It's so sweet, special and unique. It's got a bar and lovely outside…read morearea. Only open Friday and Saturday right now. Definitely check it out Villagers. A real find!

We had our daughters quincena here in January. It was the most beautiful event ever. Miss Keisha…read moreand her team truly worked their magic. From the decorations to the food and let's not forget the amazing homemade wine. My lord the surprises just kept coming. She catered to ever one's needs at our event. People with food restrictions and allergies didn't seem to be a problem for her. She served multiple options and most of all our daughter loved ever second of her princess treatment. I will be booking another event with her again very soon. Thank you again wildwood vineyard for everything you did for my princess.

We attended a beautiful wedding here. This is a fairly new venue. They have thought through so many…read moredetails. Everything was tasteful and nicely done. The staff are incredible and took care of everyone.

This place is gorgeous!!! The valets and front desk staff…read morewere great!! We went when everything was decorated for Christmas. Looking forward to my second visit in April!

We came for the arts and crafts show, which was really nothing special, but then we walked the…read moregrounds a bit. I'm sure we only saw a small part, but everything was pristine and looked amazing. We are going to have to check out the schedule and come back for an event.

The Allman Brothers Tribute Band was fabulous. If you didn't attend because of little drizzle you…read moremissed a great night. They really know how to select the bands. The place was rocking. On top of that, the staff members are always welcoming and helpful, the food is delicious, and we always buy more wine to take home. As I said, we have never been disappointed. Remember it is a farm and a winery. That is part of it's charm.

Beautiful setting, very casual. We had a party of six for dinner on Friday night at 6:30…read more First of all the blueberry wine (dry) is pretty tasty; a bit of a surprise. We ordered a cheese and fruit plate for the table, wine flights, and full steak dinners. Tom and I split a 12 oz ribeye ($40) and ordered a soup (lobster bisque) and a salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare - char broiled perfectly. Served with a baked potato and veggies. We split a blueberry cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Total bill with tip (be aware they add a 20% tip) was $100 for two. We sat outside on the covered patio and it was very pleasant. Great service too - we will definitely return. Recommend!

What an incredibly beautiful park! Ive driven but many a time, today 1/1/26 I stopped in…read more It was a little chilly, but we were delighted to see such an amazing sand volleyball court, nearly 30 nets! That competition must be incredible. The hall on the water is simply splendid, and has amazing views of the lake. Its a great benefit to the people if they rent this out weddings here must be incredible. The docks were nice and had a few folks like me braving the bracing wind. The light was wonderous. Golden hour there is pure magic.

Super clean park area, sand volleyball courts are perfectly kept and those bathrooms are amazing!…read moreThey even have the lights that are energy saving by motion!

I've tried a couple times to add the farmers market that is here, but couldn't…read more So I'd like to point out how great it is here. We were driving to Ocala months ago when my gal wanted me to stop for coffee. We were flying up the turnpike and wit a quick map search I saw a Dunkin Donuts off the next exit. I followed the route and as I got closer I realized I was in the villages. She didn't know what that was, so I didnt say anything. When we parked just outside the square she said, "wow what a great square, where is this?" I just pantomimed like I didn't know and we parked and walked into the plaza. there were dozens and dozens of booths. We were there right when it opened at 9am so not that many patrons yet but the vibe was amazing. Smiles were everywhere. We have been back many times(including this past weekend). We cant seem to pass on a Saturday without stopping. either for the bread, produce, mushrooms, empanadas or small gifts for family. It's always a win.

Everynight Nightlife !!!…read more DJ jamming tonight at the square!!! An outdoor square plaza with surrounding restaurants! Different Events here like Live bands performers or DJ jamming on the log cabin stage ,as well as movies in a barn!!! Experience shopping and dining and nightly entertainment dancing as well!!!!

I was here recently for a wedding reception during the summer. We parked in the playground parking…read morelot and walked over to the venue. The playground was cool; it had water features. When we walked in downstairs, there was a bar on the side and tables and chairs. We got a drink and went outside for the view of the lake. It was cool to see the seaplanes taking off. The receiption took place upstairs. The bar in the middle was a good location and the line never got too long. They encouraged holding on to our wine glasses if we wanted a refill. The wedding wasn't too large so there was room for tables on both sides and a dance floor. The couple also set up a screen to project video during dancing; there was room for all of it. The food buffet was delicious and refilled generously. It was in all a great experience. Only one terrifying thing worth mentioning was at the end of the night, it was dark outside and light inside so all of the mosquitoes were attacking the windows and anywhere there was light. The staff said these were the type of mosquito that only lives one day. Still terrifying because there were so many of them (biblical amounts) and when we walked outside, we had to go through them. This is nature and not the venue's fault but be aware!

This is a beautiful event venue. The theme is antique. It's so gorgeous ! There's an amazing view…read moreof the lake because you are literally on the lake. It was so serene and made you appreciate nature. I recently worked at a wedding at this venue and I have only two complaints which makes it 4 stars instead of 5. 1. I was constantly up and down the stairs because dinner was upstairs and dancing was downstairs. 2. They also have specific rules about some of the antiques which can be difficult to comply with when you have people placing their wet cups on an antique table! It may be beneficial for them to maybe place some glass over the wood to preserve it better. Other than that the staff was helpful and made the event perfect for the bride and groom along with the wonderful coordinating staff, caterers, etc. 67/100 for the Review Challenge

My brother got married here and everything was beautiful from the reception area in the barn to the…read moreceremony down by the lake! The entire barn is air conditioned which was an added bonus and there was plenty of room for everyone!

From the owner: An Wedding & Special Event space like no other currently offering special pricing. Book your tour…read moretoday and see where your beautiful memories could be made! Where Luxury Meets Rustic - The Barn at Lakeside Ranch is located in Hawthorne FL on a private 40 acre lake. The fully air-conditioned barn is 11,000 sq ft offering a large reception space, full prep kitchen, 8 restrooms, an exquisite Bridal Parlor and Groom's Lounge.