White Hollow Acres — Attraction in Town of Ashland

The business of getting married is a serious one; there are a million decisions that need to be made, and there is an odd pressure for originality and perfection. Selecting the right venue for you and your mate is one of biggest decisions you can make, as it is not only a reflection of you and your partner, it sets the stage for how the day is going to be. If I am being completely honest, my fiancé and I did not particularly see ourselves in a "barn wedding" at first... bookish, indoor kids that we are, we did not initially see how the barn reflected us. We had seen pictures of the space and saw immediately how lovely it was, but it wasn't until we met with Natalie at the venue that it became clear that this was where we would commit to each other for the rest of our lives. For Natalie, this is not just a business, it is a passion project. She has great vision, exceptional attention to detail, and really has developed a stunning venue. Natalie was accommodating and supportive throughout the process, checking in frequently in the months leading up to the day, offering affirmation and feedback as decisions were being made, and providing all hands on deck on the big day! She is a phenomenon! Additionally, Natalie was not just a joy for us to work with, it was clear all of our vendors enjoyed working with her too, helping to promote their businesses as well as her own! As for the space itself... Let it be said, it is stunning. It feels open and bright, and if you have the opportunity, look up -- the knotty pine ceiling is spectacular! The space accommodates 200 people-- we had just under 150 guest, making the cavernous 40'x80' space feel intimate and cozy. The site has tables, chairs, and some decor on hand, but Natalie is exceptionally flexible with allowing the space to be personalized (thank you again, Natalie, for letting us come in with a bucket truck to install over 100 paper lanterns!). At the time that we booked, the side porch, kitchen, and bathrooms had yet to be built -- by the time we were married, true to her word, all three projects were complete, and the covered porch ended up being quite the wedding guest hang-out spot! The massive barn doors open up to an uncovered patio with a gorgeous view of endless rolling hills. I am beyond pleased with the day that White Hollow Acres helped us create, and am forever thankful to Natalie for all of her help, support, and insight. While I got many compliments on the food, my dress, the lanterns, my groom's dance moves, and our vows, it is the space that people are still calling me to rave about. If you are looking for a wedding venue, I recommended White Hollow Acres wholeheartedly. If you are a wedding vendor, reach out to Natalie as soon as possible... White Hollow Acres is going to be the wedding hot spot for the Southern Tier for years to come. Hitch your wagon...

I recently attended a wedding at White Hollow Acres for one of my very close friends. The owner of the venue not only hung around the entirety of the event sort of hovering which I have never seen at a venue, but also had a restriction on the volume of the reception!

Now, I can understand the owner being there in the beginning to make sure the caterers find their space and help to get things going for the couple but then I would expect her to leave the newlyweds to enjoy their night after dinner. However they were there the entire time.

Once the DJ started playing she kept making him turn down the music even though the guests were having a fantastic time along with the newlyweds. Supposedly they were worried of noise complaints from neighbors (if that’s the case why build a venue where loud receptions will undoubtedly be held. ) The poor DJ didn’t know what to do because if he turned it down to the level requested you couldn’t really hear the music over all the guests dancing and singing and having a great time together! The owners got pretty nasty about it and even went as far to close the garage door ON GUESTS who were mingling on both sides of it because it was going slightly over their 90 sound level limit! They also got the bride and groom involved which on their day is not what they need to be worried about. Unnecessary added stress! The bride was in tears because they were being so rude about it. So if you are looking to have a party like reception this is not the place for you to book your wedding!

On top of this the owners had a wedding booked the Friday Saturday and Sunday of this weekend, which could definitely leave a couple not feeling like the focus and a priority of a venue. They had to have their rehearsal on a Thursday so people traveling from far away who were to be in the wedding either had to miss rehearsal or had to come an extra day. They then had to store decorations to come back to get them on a separate occasion instead of the day after.

Overall, having been a bride myself a very short time ago this venue would not be one I recommend to...

Natalie, and White Hollow Acres, will always hold a special place in my heart. Although it was one of the hottest days of the summer, our August 2018 wedding was the best day ever, and I can't thank Natalie enough for all of her time, suggestions, dedication and hard work to make our day perfect. Natalie is so wonderful and easy to work with. She takes the time to truly get to know the couple and understand what they want for their special day, and is so instrumental in making sure that everything is perfect on that day. My husband and I were able to relax and be stress free the morning of our wedding because we knew that Natalie had everything under control. She is phenominal! The barn is amazing too...along with those views! Plus there were so many "extras" that I loved about booking this venue...the covered patio area (with seating), clean & decorated bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, the bar, plenty of tables and chairs and a beautifully decorated, air conditioned bridal suite (we easily had 40+ people in the bridal suite and had plenty of room and were all comfortable). Our wedding guests are still complimenting us about our wedding day and the amazing venue. You won't be disappointed with White...