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Barnwood Events

From 20 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
TIffany
Nicolle
Aly
Larissa
Therese

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Nestled in Madison, Wisconsin, Barnwood Events is a wedding and event venue that combines rustic elegance with contemporary comforts. Open from the end of 2020 onward, the barn sits on eight acres of secluded woodland. Oaks, maple trees, cottonwood, and willows dot the landscape, creating a mosaic of foliage to serve as the backdrop for your special day. With walking trails and the beauty of nature at your fingertips, you and your sweetheart can craft an event that is also a memorable retreat.

Facilities and Capacity

Barnwood Events has been carefully designed to ensure that you and your loved ones have access to numerous amenities. Heating and air conditioning are among these conveniences, as are restrooms. When you walk into the barn you are greeted by lofty ceilings that have timber beams complemented by wagon-wheel chandeliers. This spacious area is able to accommodate up to 300 guests. Glass doors allow you and your nearest and dearest to move out onto the adjacent porch, which can be used year-round. This entryway also allows individuals to take in the natural sights surrounding the building. For you and your other half, along with your wedding entourage, there are dressing rooms available. These include TVs to help you unwind. Up to 14 people can also spend the night at the location in the farmhouse. This historic home from the 19th century is intended to provide a cozy refuge for you and your loved ones. Additional space is available outside for RVs if you require more room for guests that are spending the night.

Services Offered

The well-equipped event space allows you to add bespoke touches to bring your wedding vision to life. The barn has high-quality audio-visual technology so you can share your favorite home videos. During your event, professional staff is employed to ensure the proceedings go smoothly. Bartenders can also be hired with the bar packages to serve your guests' drinks. With tables and chairs available, getting the barn set for your soiree is straightforward. For a rustic-chic touch, there are also whiskey barrel tables that can be used for receptions.

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Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$600

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$600

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$25

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Signature Drink

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

20

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Barnwood Events

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Barnwood is a beautiful, versatile venue with stunning grounds, multiple ceremony sites, and an optional farmhouse rental. The owners and staff are attentive, organized, and treat couples like family, with helpful coordinators, included decor, and a recommended vendor list. Guests praised the bartenders, amenities, and smooth execution of the day.

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Barnwood is a beautiful, versatile venue with stunning grounds, multiple ceremony sites, and an optional farmhouse rental. The owners and staff are attentive, organized, and treat couples like family, with helpful coordinators, included decor, and a recommended vendor list. Guests praised the bartenders, amenities, and smooth execution of the day.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 49 reviews
Google
4.9/5 174 reviews
TIffany
Tiffany Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Wedding Venue – Beyond Our Expectations!

We are beyond thrilled with our choice of venue for our wedding day! The venue itself is absolutely stunning, situated in a breathtaking location that is ideal, especially for spring and fall weddings. The natural beauty around us provided the perfect backdrop for pictures, with vibrant colors that made our photos absolutely magical.
One of the best features was the option to rent the farmhouse for the weekend. It made the entire experience so much more convenient and comfortable for us and our wedding party. We were able to relax, mingle, and enjoy each other’s company before and after the big day, which made the entire weekend feel like an unforgettable celebration.
The owners and staff truly put their hearts and souls into making sure our wedding day was everything we dreamed of, and in some ways, even better than we imagined. They are incredibly knowledgeable and thought of every detail, even the things we hadn’t considered. We could tell that they genuinely care about making each event special and unique.
Our day-of coordinator was an absolute godsend! She made sure everything ran smoothly, so we were able to focus on enjoying our special day without worrying about the details or managing vendors. Her professionalism and calm demeanor were exactly what we needed to stay relaxed and have fun throughout the entire event.
We cannot recommend this venue enough. If you’re looking for a beautiful setting, exceptional service, and a team that truly cares about your special day, this is the place to be!
Nicolle
Nicolle Sent on 05/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fancy barn experience

We had the absolute best experience at this venue for our wedding! From start to finish, everything was flawless. The space itself is beautiful, but what truly made it unforgettable was the incredible team — especially Taylor and Julie. They are nothing short of amazing! Their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail made the entire planning process stress-free and enjoyable. On the big day, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better team or location for such an important day in our lives. Highly recommend to any couple looking for the perfect venue and an exceptional experience!

Aly
Aly Sent on 05/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded all expectations!

I have nothing but amazing things to say about this place! Julie, the owner, was helpful throughout the entire process! I knew from the second I drove on to the property that I was going to want to lock this place in. We still looked at 5+ other venues after this and none of them came even close! The price was very fair for how great it was! There are many decorations included that you can use on the day of, which saved us so much money! We honestly didn't buy any decor other than a couple picture frames and flowers. There are numerous different areas for the ceremony to take place and so much property for taking pictures. Honestly, I cannot recommend this place enough, and would choose it over and over again.
M
Michael Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding at Barnwood Events!!!

Barnwood was an excellent venue! We really enjoyed working with the Barnwood staff. The day-of-coordinator through Barnwood was super helpful, and the decorations were great too. Barnwood’s recommended vendor list was a wonderful resource as well. Overall, working with Barnwood Events for our wedding made the whole process so easy, and the final result was fabulous!!

We received many compliments from guests at the wedding about how beautiful the venue was, and we completely agree! We are very happy we chose Barnwood for our wedding.
Larissa
Larissa Sent on 12/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

October Wedding

We had our Wedding at Barnwood Events and have nothing but good things to say about the venue and the staff! Everyone was so nice to work with and super helpful. We had Ellie as our day of event coordinator and she was the best. She helped run the show so that we did not have to worry about any of the details. The bartenders were great and quick with service. They also make excellent old fashioneds, we highly recommend! The owners, Julie and Dave, are so nice and very involved with the whole process from the planning to the execution and clean up. We highly recommend having your next event or wedding at Barnwood Events! Special thanks to the Wild Collective by Alaxandra for the great photos!
S
Savannah Sent on 11/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fall Wedding

Absolutely best experience we had working with Julie and the barnwood staff!
Therese
Therese Sent on 09/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Felt like "home"

Dave, Julie, and the entire Barnwood team are the best! We chose this venue for our wedding reception because it was the only place that felt like "home". From the great environment, friendly team, and wonderful hospitality, 1000/10 recommend if you are need of hosting any type of event! LOTS of parking spaces and green space for activities too :)
L
Liz Sent on 07/25/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Wildflower Summer Beauty

Barnwood Events is an incredible place to host your wedding- we're very satisfied with choosing it. If you want to get married somewhere with beautiful natural features like wildflowers, mature trees, and wood architecture, but also provide modern amenities to your guests like AC, even and safe flooring, EV chargers, and convenient getting ready spaces, this is your perfect venue. It was great to have a venue that feels very private and serene, but is only a 10 minute drive to downtown Madison and can be serviced by Uber and local shuttles. We added the coordinator fee and worked with Kayla who did a great job. Julie and Dave were also great to work with and always promptly answered my many questions during the planning process. They are kind, professional, and hard working folks. The space was perfect for our 160 guests and we've only received positive feedback about the drinks, the barn itself, and the layout from guests! Can't think of any negatives- of course the rental cost is not small, but is comparable to other nearby wedding-specific venues.
T.J.
T.j. Sent on 05/28/2024
5 out of 5 rating

All Around Great One Stop Venue

My wife and I had a wonderful time planning, coordinating, and having our wedding and reception at Barnwood. Julie and Dave were lovely to work with from start to finish. They were always quick at replying to our questions, were always on top of contacting the vendors we chose, made sure we were having a great time, and made sure the entire day went smoothly. The house on site had also been an amazing relief so we had a main base for our bridal court to get refreshments, food, and just relax before the ceremony as well as stay overnight before and after all the fun. Would highly recommend booking early too because they are very popular right now!
M
Megan Sent on 11/18/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Treated us like family- helped make our dream day come true!

Julie, Dave, Ellie and the Barnwood’s team were so reliable, friendly, helpful, hard-working, communicative, and overall caring. This meant the world to Isaac and I as we had our reception there! They took us in and treated us as if we were family! There are so many reasons why we went with Barnwood from the start (electric car parking, huge parking lot, beautiful venue, caring staff, lovely property, ionizing air cleansing system for our loved ones afraid of Covid — you name it)… but there are even more reasons why we would have our most important day/reception there all over again. We are so thankful for Julie and her team for hosting our event. There is no better space than this. They made our day a dream.
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
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Julie Wood
Julie Wood
Co-Owner
Dave Wood
Dave Wood
Co-Owner

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Barnwood Events frequently asked questions

Barnwood Events includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Barnwood Events includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Barnwood Events includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Barnwood Events for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
Barnwood Events offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Barnwood Events offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Barnwood Events offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Barnwood Events offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Barnwood Events is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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