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Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens
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"Carmen's Country Inn and Gardens provided a beautiful and relaxed setting for my daughter's wedding..."
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- Amenities
About this venue
CARMEN'S COUNTRY INN AND GARDENS ...
WHERE LOVE TAKES ROOT AND BLOOMS WIDELY
We are a private wedding venue in Drums, Pennsylvania, Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens offers the perfect secluded destination for rustic-chic ceremonies and receptions. The beautiful grounds feature wildflowers, fountains, and plenty of space for outdoor service, and the inside of the venue is reminiscent of the Romantic Great Gatsby, with tin and copper ceiling and tiffany and beveled glass everywhere. Our site is the perfect venue for a destination wedding in the Pocono mountains of Penna. Rooted in the heart of Pennsylvania on Freedom Road, Carmen's Country Inn and Garden lies within the rural community of Drums and offers blissful couples a sensual and secluded setting to host a remarkable wedding and reception. Located southwest of Scranton on 14 private acres of woodland, this venue is an ideal choice for brides and grooms seeking a natural space to tie the knot. Imagine saying 'I do' surrounded by all your loved ones beneath a lush canopy and towering trees. Whether planning a grand, formal evening or an intimate, casual gathering, Country Inn and Gardens makes it easy to comfortably accommodate all your family and friends in one stylish setting. Designed with several outdoor ceremony spaces, each space features natural details and elegant touches, such as stone fountains and courtyards. Equipped with a spacious banquet hall, this space also features ample room for weddings, dining, and celebrations into the evening. If you are searching for a cozy outdoor space for your wedding day,
At Carmen’s Country Inn and Gardens we believe every love story deserves a backdrop as beautiful and unique as the couple. Nestled in a serene woodland, surrounded by nature’s finest flowers and waterfalls, our venue offers an unforgettable experience in a setting designed just for you.
Step inside, and you’ll be transported to another time. With a timeless, romantic atmosphere reminiscent of the Great Gatsby era, our venue invites you to celebrate in style, with every detail tailored to your vision.
As a family-owned business, we pride ourselves on creating personalized experiences for each couple. We’re not just a venue — we’re here to support you every step of the way, ensuring your day is as unique and special as the love you share.
From our homemade, chef-crafted meals to the care we put into every moment, we’re committed to making your celebration unforgettable. And because we believe every couple deserves their dream day, we offer all of this at prices that fit within your budget.
Whether you’re looking for an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, Carmen’s Country Inn and gardens is more than just a place. It’s where memories are made, love is celebrated, and every detail is crafted with care.
Come visit us and let us help make your wedding day everything you’ve dreamed of — and more.
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Facilities and Capacity
Rooted in the heart of Pennsylvania, Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens comfortably accommodates up to 300 of your guests. Interested couples can host their ceremony and reception indoors within the venue's spacious banquet hall or outdoors under its cozy wooden canopy.
Services Offered
Couples who book Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens benefit from various wedding-related services and amenities. For a truly streamlined wedding celebration, the venue's options include—but are not limited to—the following:
- Consultations
- Setup
- Cleanup
- Event planners
- Outside vendors
- Event rentals
- Lighting/sound
- Pet-friendly grounds
- Wifi
Cuisine
Couples who entrust their palates to Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens benefit from a wide variety of in-house catering services. For a truly delectable dining experience, said services include but are not limited to, the following:
- Tastings
- Server(s)
- Hors d'oeuvres
- Plated dinner
- Family-style dinner
- Dessert station
Other Services
Interested couples are more than welcome to include bar services with their knot-tying celebration. Said services include the following:
- Bartender(s)
- Liquor license
- Cash bar
- Open bar
- Limited bar
- Specialty beer
- House beer
- Premium liquor
- House liquor
- Specialty wine
- House wine
- Signature drink
Location
Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens is conveniently located in the heart of Drums, Pennsylvania. Less than 10 minutes from Hazleton Regional Airport, this one-of-a-kind venue is less than one hour from various Pennsylvania landmarks, such as Hickory Run State Park and Pinchot State Forest.
What You'll Love About Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens
WE DO NOT CHARGE A RENTAL FEE FOR THE USE OF THE VENUES
The on-site wedding planner is kind, detail-oriented, organized, flexible, and takes so much pride in the work they do. They will answer all questions thoroughly and promptly and possess a can-do attitude to ensure every detail is cared for. Check out the many positive reviews to see how this talented person makes the wedding experience seamless.
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69 years in business
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We speak English and Spanish
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Reviews of Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens
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Carmen’s Country Inn & Gardens is praised for its stunning, well‑maintained gardens, versatile indoor/outdoor spaces, and abundant photo backdrops. The coordinator and staff are professional, attentive, and calm under pressure, keeping events on track. Delicious food, included cake, and generous packages offer excellent value, making it highly recommended.
The most magical venue for the perfect wedding day for an amazing price with so much included!! Need I say more?
There are so many menu packages to choose from and you really can't make a wrong choice when picking one. We went with Platter Service Style B with an extra entree and an open bar. Each package had so many delicious options to choose from but after much discussion, we were able to narrow it down. We went with the Top Round Roast Beef in Au Jus, Chicken Francaise, and Cavatelli Marinara. When we went to our tasting, we were absolutely blown away by the quality and flavors of the food! All three were phenomenal! We also chose the Mini Crab Cakes, Rolled Turkey and Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Chicken Tenders, and the Filet Mignon Brochettes for hors d'oeuvres. We didn't taste those before the wedding but they were also delicious! During our taste testing, we were able to pick out the design and flavor of our cake. YES, THE CAKE IS INCLUDED!! Unbelievable, right? Well, believe it! We chose the "Carmen's Love" design with chocolate cake. That was such a huge savings in itself.
We chose to have our ceremony and reception at the venue. Our ceremony was outside under the big pavilion with cocktail hour outside to follow. There is an outdoor bar area under a separate pavilion right next to the big one. That was where the hors d'oeuvres were served to our guests along with drinks served at the outside bar. Inside for the reception, all tables, chairs, linens (you choose the colors), silverware, and dishware are all provided and set up for you before the wedding. If you wanted to bring more decorations of your own, you can but you are responsible for setting them out and cleaning them up at the end of the night. The venue doesn't really need decorations because it is beautiful the way it is, but for our wedding we put out a lot of things to match our colors and theme. We were able to set everything up the night before the wedding at our rehearsal.
Now let's talk about photos. Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens is like a magical fairy garden with fountains, waterfalls, beautiful landscapes, and so many different plants, flowers, and trees. We got married on October 25, 2025 and the colors of the leaves were so vibrant and warm. The outside was decorated beautifully with pumpkins, cornstalks, hay bales, and mums. We didn't need to bring or add anything! It was better than we could've even imagined.
During the big day, Cathy is there with you at every step to make sure things stay on track and go flawlessly for you. She told me that being with the bride and groom on their wedding day is her passion and it is the thing she loves most about what she does. Cathy is amazing. She really makes sure that you are taken care of fully and she knows EXACTLY what she's doing and how things should go. I was totally clueless about a lot of things and Cathy answered all of my questions and eased all of my nerves every step of the way.
If you took the time to read this far, you are hopefully convinced that Carmen's Country Inn & Gardens is the perfect venue for your wedding day. I PROMISE that you will be so happy with this choice! You will have so many beautiful pictures to remember your special day and you will be able to think back and remember all the little things that made the day so incredible. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Carmen's for anyone planning their wedding, not only because of the price and the beauty of the venue, but because of the quality, care, and attention that Cathy makes sure to provide to EVERY couple that reaches out to her.
Our Perfect Day at Carmen's
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A Magical Secret Garden Wedding We’ll Never Forget
The venue itself is absolutely stunning, but the experience is made extraordinary by the people. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and every member of the staff was warm, friendly, and eager to help. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about everything—from the atmosphere to the hospitality—and we truly felt cared for from beginning to end.
Cathy’s pricing is fair, the experience is exceptional, and her commitment to making your day perfect shines through in every detail. I wholeheartedly love this venue and genuinely cannot recommend it enough. It turned our worrying start into a dream day we will cherish forever!
Absolutely recommend
A huge thank you goes out to Cathy. She was there for us to answer all our questions, no matter how big or small. She helped us with setting up and giving us little tips and always seemed eager to help and we never felt like a bother. The day of the ceremony she ensured everything went according to plan and remained on schedule. They always say if you love what you do, youll never work a day in your life and I truly believe Cathy has never worked a day in her life. She takes so much pride in making sure people have the wedding of their dreams.
The grounds at Carmens are so well maintained and are breath taking. It truly is like walking through a fairytale. There are so many different options of places to have a ceremony and each one is unique. The outdoor area for cocktail hour is a perfect little spot for the guests of the wedding to grab some appetizers and drinks before heading inside for the reception. The reception area is extremely roomy and we had no issues fitting a wedding of about 100 people in there.
The food at Carmens is arguably the best in this area. From the day we taste tested the food we were looking forward to eating it at the wedding. Absolutely delicious. The cake was exactly what we asked for and everyone loved it!
Everything was seriously perfect and I can not recommend this place enough.
I think the only negative thing I have to say is that we cant have a wedding every weekend.
perfect wedding
Beautiful Venue
Pleasant and Wonderful Experience
The venue is a perfect combination of elegance with a rustic and country feel. Exactly what we were looking for.
The grounds are perfect for picture taking and for the guests to spread out and enjoy.
The food was just as good as the service. It was excellent.
Thank you Cathy and staff for making our 25th Anniversary a memorable and wonderful celebration!!!
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Carmen's Country Inn is one of my FAVORITE venues for weddings! The owner, Cathy Kutchi, goes above and beyond to guarantee that each wedding is professionally attended to and extends graciousness to the nth degree!! My wedding couples also tell me how pleased they were with their wedding at Carmen's Country Inn and how attentive Cathy is to every detail! If you are looking for a venue with several options for outdoor Ceremonies, as well as a lovely space for an indoor wedding, call Cathy today and check availability for your wedding!
Carmen's is a beautiful venue with an excellent staff all headed up by Cathy! Their gardens are like something out of a fairytale. Cathy and her staff are also very friendly. A+
I have worked at Carmen's Country Inn for many years. Cathy runs a first class operation very organized and we know what to expect. Their staff is courteous and very accommodating . We always look forward to working at Carmen's Country inn . What a beautiful place to host your next event!!!
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