Update: I am apparently the evil monster out to "destroy" this place with my "accomplices" (I'm not). I shared my experience, and in response the owners find it appropriate to gaslight me (which I find to be downright sad). To set the record straight. In a moment of anger (in response to having to end my reception early), I did threaten to make sure others knew how we were treated. It was the only way to get the owner who was refusing to speak to me about a major issue (that caused my reception to end early) to come down and discuss the matter. I did not use the word "destroy", those are likely the words the staff used to convey my words via text to the owners (who were not present at the time), but those were not my words. In my original review, I listed what was & was not provided. No attacks, no making good on the threat, no secret plot, an honest assessment of my experience for goodness sakes. All reviews from my family/friends were of their own volition w/ no direction from me. I regret my conduct while angry (I raised my voice, swore), however, to translate my words in anger into motive for some malicious plot, and to discredit my experience, is downright sad. Also, "too much celebration" is a way of saying I was intoxicated and another attempt to discredit me. I was stone cold sober.

Finally, the things I'd like to "complain about now" came not from the things we anticipated, but from what we thought would be available either b/c it was contracted, promised, or a basic amenity, but never materialized. Most of these things they have noted as fixed, I am thankful for this.

I know a lot of people in this community and they work hard for their money. I'm not going to put 5 stars if my conscious speaks otherwise. I want this venue to improve, I don't want to "destroy" them. However, if resorting to turning me into a monster is what they'd like to do instead, it's sad, but I'm done. I sure do hope they are nicer to the next person who leaves a less than glowing review and don't resort to belittling and laughing at them. No bride wants to have to end her reception early, get as upset as I got, and then be attacked for sharing her experience. I certainly didn't. All my other vendors were wonderful and got glowing reviews on the knot, wedding wire and google.

My original review (grammar shaved for space)

Wedding held at The Barn of Hidden Valley on 5/21/22. Beautiful new venue in Alexandria, Ohio. We were the first wedding. Although venue marketed as a “wedding venue”, did not provide many of the options that one expects from a “wedding venue”. It is a do-it-yourself kind of place for the cost of a venue with more amenities.

For the rental fee:
• Gorgeous venue + grounds
• 30 5’ round tables, 6 8' rectangle tables, 4 6' rectangle tables, + 250 chairs (inside use).
• A nice patio w/ rocking chairs.
• Ceiling fans, many windows and doors for breeze (no AC)
• The use of a commercial-size refrigerator (no freezer)
• Bride and Groom’s suites. Will be tight if you have 3+ in your bridal party
• Fire pit + wood to burn.

You will be responsible for:
• Table and chair set-up (set up part of contract but no help was there to do so). We were permitted to set up and decorate the day prior . Tear down included in rental fee, however we chose to tear down to achieve required sweeping of floors
• Drinking water. Well water, smelled and tasted of sulfur
• Trash bags + removal; no dumpster
• Decorations. Use of nails and staples is permitted. All must be removed prior to event end time.
• Ice + means to keep it cold
• Extra paper towels and toilet paper
• Caterer of choice. No cooking facilities
• Table linens
• Tableware
• Outdoor seating for a ceremony
• Arch for ceremony
• Event Insurance, naming the The Barn of Hidden Valley
• Alcohol. A certified bartender to serve is required. No bar area.
• Buses not welcome on property. Owner upset with bus turning around partially in grass. Cars had to park in grass. ~160 guests who did not bus, carpool is recommended.
• Leave venue exactly as it was when you arrived: remove decorations + any nails/staples used, remove trash, vacuum balcony carpet if debris, broom sweep ground floor, wipe down counter areas, clean showers if used. Ensure fire pit is extinguished + debris removed. If cleaning is not done according to the provided outline, fees incur. The proprietor did allow rented chair pick-up the next day

You can comfortably fit 200 guests seated.

Fantastic venue! Thanks to Hurricane Helene we had to move our daughter's wedding ceremony inside, but all went amazing! Jim and Sharon are wonderful, kind, very helpful and responsive to all our questions. Lots of space for all to celebrate the day. Plenty of parking. Beautiful land and building inside and out. Even with all the rain we were still able to get beautiful outdoor pictures on the covered porch. Thank you for helping make the day unforgettable! Highly recommend this reasonably priced venue!

I am so glad we had our wedding at The Barn of Hidden Valley. My wife and I were married here during the springtime. We had an amazing experience during our time there for our wedding. The Barn of Hidden Valley sits in a wonderful setting, full of beautiful scenery. No matter what time of the year, I know a wedding here would be amazing. Our experience with the owners were fantastic. My wife had some big ideas for our wedding with decor and the owners were super helpful executing that plan. They were flexible in our needs and have amazing amenities to support our special night. The kitchen area has everything needed to support the food of the wedding, from warmers, to a huge commercial fridge and freezer, it was very convenient for us. It was nice to have an onsite area at the venue for the bride and groom to get dressed and have their spaces. We had an outside wedding with the reception inside. They had a beautiful arch that we used to have our reception. For pictures, there are so many different locations on site that you can go to to get the aesthetic that you are looking for. Our wedding was beautiful and we were able to enjoy every second due to the venue and the owners being helpful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this venue to anyone that has an event coming up!