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Weddings
From 10 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Located on 700 pristine acres in Goshen, Kentucky, Hermitage Farm is the premier wedding site in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with beautiful rolling hills that provide a stunning backdrop for any wedding. Hermitage's historic charm and natural beauty provide an elegant backdrop to events of any scale – from intimate dinner parties to grand outdoor celebrations. We offer a variety of venue options for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception that center around the historic Main House at Hermitage Farm. We're also excited to introduce our first indoor venue, The Hayloft, which has just completed a stunning design transformation of one of the historic barns on Hermitage Farm.

We're very proud to have Barn8 (the restaurant on-site at Hermitage Farm) as our exclusive caterer. Chef Alison Settle and our culinary team will create a unique menu that features locally grown vegetables (most of which come from the Hermitage Farm gardens) and pasture-raised meats.

Hermitage Farm also offers a limited number of lodging quarters that couples and their guests can take advantage of. The Main House features five bedrooms that can sleep up to 18 people. Residing behind the Main House, the Smoke House is a charming loft space that can house up to four guests. These two accommodation options are ideal for couples and wedding party members. Furthermore, the rooms can be used as get-ready areas on the morning of the wedding to provide a convenient location for preparation.

History

Hermitage Farm has been a working equine farm since the early 1800s. It was originally purchased by Captain John Henshaw, who modeled the Main House after his family home in Virginia. In 1936, the estate was purchased by the Jones family, who brought fame to the farm when Warner Jones used the land to breed winners of the Breeders' Cup, Kentucky Derby, and Kentucky Oaks. Following a visit from Queen Elizabeth II, the farm was purchased by Carl Polland. Carl owned the land for 16 years before he sold the historic farm to current owners Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson (Founders of 21c Hotels).

What You'll Love About Hermitage Farm

Couples found that the venue provided a stunning and unique backdrop for their wedding day. They also found the staff to be professional and accommodating. Check out the review section for more information.

Experience

  • 6 years in business

  • We speak English

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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?

$6,000

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

$6,000

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
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?

$60

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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
Catering Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

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Reviews of Hermitage Farm

Weddingwire
5.0/5 8 reviews
Google
4.6/5 250 reviews
Courtney
Courtney Sent on 10/11/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unforgettable & Beautiful

Hermitage Farm is charming, beautiful, unique and was the perfect venue for our wedding weekend. It’s hard not to be charmed by the restored 19th century mansion filled with 21c modern art (conversation pieces!), and the fact that it’s on a pristine horse farm. But what makes this so unique is the fact that the property (5-bedroom mansion, guest house and backyard w limestone patio) is yours for the entire weekend. It’s not just a wedding venue, it’s a wedding weekend hideaway for the couple-to-be and a handful of your closest family/friends. We had our rehearsal dinner Friday night in the main house, Saturday ceremony outside in front of the house, reception on the limestone patio out back and Sunday brunch outside to welcome back anyone who wanted to roam the farm and see horses. If you want the perfect blend of glam meets rustic, and an unforgettable & memorable venue, Hermitage is THE place.
Additionally the Events Director, Meredith, was such a pleasure to work with. She clearly wanted our wedding weekend to be perfect and was accommodating, highly responsive and physically checked in with us all throughout the weekend.
Highly recommend Hermitage Farm!!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 12/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

I cannot recommend Hermitage Farm Barn8 & Curtis Conlin enough! First and foremost we had a December wedding. We had our ceremony in the hayloft above Barn8, we then had cocktail hour in the greenhouse, while they flipped the hayloft for our evening reception. From the get-go Curtis and his team were amazing! From planning meetings to text, Email’s, phone calls, they answered all of our questions and communicated with us upfront. They made our vision come to life. The staff during our ceremony and reception were absolutely incredible. They catered not only to our guests but us. From making separate plates of food for our cocktail hour so we could eat and mingle to attending to every need and whim of our reception to even pumping me up before I walk down the aisle…..They went above and beyond and made our event what it was. Truly any review I could write would not do them justice! They truly made our wedding a day that we will never forget! Thank you again!
Heather
Heather Sent on 03/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding at Hermitage

Hermitage Farm was our DREAM wedding venue. It was stunning in the Fall, and our guests are still talking about how magical it was. There were so many special details and parts about the day and leading up to it - the wonderful tasting selecting our wedding menu, the beautiful glasses and dinnerware, the horses on the property, the Main House to get ready in, and the stunning backdrop the venue provided every minute of our wedding day. We had our ceremony outside the Main House, the cocktail hour at the Greenhouse, and the reception in the Hayloft. Each space was magical in its own way. Curtis was simply fantastic. So patient with all my many questions during the planning process and there every step of the way of the day of the event. The food from Barn8 was beyond our wildest dreams and something we will not soon forget. It was just perfection. I cannot recognize Hermitage Farm enough for their stunning space and exceptional service!
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Adam Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Timeless and Unforgettable Experience

We got married on 9/21/2019 at Hermitage and had an amazing experience. The grounds are so stunning that only minimal decorations are needed for your own personal touch. We had the ceremony on the front steps with a musician playing music on the porch above and the setting was just perfect. If there are more than 5 people in your bridal party it may be difficult to all squeeze up on the porch but it makes for a great setting. The concrete pad that is poured out back makes it so there is no need to rent a dance floor. It was also a huge bonus that we had 6 rooms so we could have the bridal party stay at Hermitage and save on hotel rooms. Meredith was a pleasure to work with and I could tell she cared about us having a pleasant experience. Erika was also great to have and made sure everything went smooth for the house guests. Overall I would recommend Hermitage to anyone looking for a venue.
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Ellie Sent on 07/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We LOVED having our wedding weekend at Hermitage Farm. The house was gorgeous and well-kept throughout the weekend, and Ashleigh was always kind and easy to communicate with. It's definitely a pricey venue, but we were able to host all of our festivities there (from Rehearsal Dinner to getting ready day-of), which made it worth it. It was truly a dream to get married here!
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Amanda Sent on 06/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Ashleigh was a dream to work with. The farm is incredible! Our guests loved the atmosphere and how Kentucky it felt! I would pick this location every day and twice on Sunday!!
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Leigh Sent on 03/05/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Beautiful Venue offering outdoor space as well as inside accommodations for overnight stay and optional Rehearsal Dinner. Perfectly highlights Kentucky and its attributes.
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Gabrielle Sent on 01/22/2017
4.8 out of 5 rating
From the moment that I saw the Hermitage, I knew it was exactly what I wanted for my wedding. It is an absolutely gorgeous venue. Ashleigh was wonderful to work with, and we we so happy with all of the other staff who helped make our weekend stay wonderful. Having the house with full-amenities was exceptionally useful on the day of the wedding. The day was absolutely perfect. We especially loved the little touches that greeted us upon arrival. The only negative was the price, but it was still worth it in my eyes, considering it perfectly matched what I wanted. Highly recommend Hermitage Farm.
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Hermitage Farm frequently asked questions

Hermitage Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hermitage Farm includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hermitage Farm includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Hermitage Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Loft
Hermitage Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Hermitage Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hermitage Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hermitage Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Hermitage Farm 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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