This venue is oh so close to being 5 star (and I may just be being picky). I attended a wedding there this past weekend. First of all, my overall visual impression of this place is 5 star. It has a gorgeous country flair to it while still staying classy when it's needed. The barn and outside areas have a rustic feel and have some rustic decor (gorgeous for pictures) but enter the barn area where receptions take place and the venue transforms into a bit more upscale feel to it. The round tables are decorated beautifully and are the perfect size for conversing with everyone seated at each one. The bride and groom are able to have their small table in front of the fireplace and facing their guests during the meal time.
The meal was a buffet for this wedding and I thought the variety of food offered was adequate. I really liked that there was a balance (which I understand they encourage on their website) of food options... vegetables, meat entrees and carbs. I eat mostly plant based but did try a bit of the chicken and it was very moist and flavorful (did not try the pulled pork but many said it was very good). I loved the vegetable options but was a bit surprised they opted to serve a cool raw vegetable dish in February rather than a steamed or lightly sauteed one (which I would have appreciated in the cooler weather). The hot green beans were a bit oily for my taste but flavorful. The rolls were very good. There might have been one or two other food options that I cannot remember because I did not try them. The wedding cake served was very flavorful (tasted almost as good as Whole Foods cakes... which I consider a big compliment because they are my all time favorite cake when I purchase a cake). The only negative part of the cake is I thought the frosting was a tad bit too sweet. However, I love this kind of frosting so much better than a cream cheese or whipped topping type frosting. I am not sure if there are options with the cake and if the cake is made in house with the venue or a separate vendor (so keep that in mind).
The dance floor is a little small if you have a really big wedding planned but for the size wedding I attended it was adequate. Due to the weather, cooler temps in February, I would recommend they add a couple of portable heaters to the reception area (they could even be wheeled out to the outside wedding area and be welcomed by guests for sure). The large working fire place in the barn reception area is a nice touch but only generates heat if you are near it (and it is located in front of the dance floor). Those who are sitting at the tables (and maybe not dancing or while the food is being served) can get chilly since there is no heat or A/C available and the walls must not be insulated. A nice reprieve is that the bathroom located near the dance floor has a small portable heater in it... thank goodness.
I am not sure if it is possible but, if it is, I would recommend they change the access road to their parking area. It feels odd to drive down a long dirt road (not because it is a dirt road) but because you feel like you are invading on people's private property. There are small homes very close to the parking area and there is a fork in the road where left takes you to the parking lot and right literally takes you into a couple of people's yards (with trees slightly blocking this so I could see someone mistakenly going right into their yard/driveway areas and then having to backup). A sign with an arrow so no one takes the wrong side of the fork might be more helpful but if there were anyway to have a different access method, that might be even better. They have a golf cart that transports guests from the parking lot to the venue area which is very helpful in hot or cold weather or if elderly guests attend the wedding.
Overall the venue is beautiful and there are so many little touches that make it unique and special. I found the staff to be wonderful, too. I recommend it! read more