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Doug House
Doug House
Owner and Customer Care Rep

10 years in business

We speak English

Small team (2-10 members)

The Barnstone is a rustic wedding venue nestled on a country farm in Wayne County, Wooster, Ohio. The century-old Barnstone has been carefully renovated to provide gorgeous wedding and reception events for couples seeking a rustic barn experience for their milestone celebration. This venue features the Barnstone barn and three other traditional farm buildings to accommodate every couple's wishes for their unique, memorable day. The barn and property boast a classic country appearance, with white buildings and endless fields of crops. Located near The College of Wooster, with hotels nearby, this venue is about an hour's drive from Cleveland.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can invite up to 175 guests on their special day at The Barnstone. This idyllic escape is available to couples from late April through summer to the last weekend of October. The century-old Slate Barn features two-story-high cathedral ceilings and exposed wood with a weathered texture in every direction. The hayloft ladder and wagon wheel chandelier add to the authentic, rustic atmosphere of the barn. Each building has electricity and ceiling fans to keep guests cool during summer wedding celebrations. The Carriage House sets the scene for your cocktail hour or the bar area for your reception, with plenty of space for tasty nibbles and appetizers. Also included on the property are The Summer House and The Chicken House. The Summer House is the old farmhouse cottage used for summer living, now especially suited for the nearlyweds and their party. The Chicken House has been repurposed into dapper get-ready quarters. Both buildings are air-conditioned and ideal for getting ready for the big day ahead.

Services Offered

The Barnstone is available to host ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. If available, couples who reserve the Barnstone for Saturdays may utilize the facilities on Friday for setup and rehearsal events. Guests are welcome to select professional services to provide food, drinks, and music for their special day. The Barnstone staff can recommend local vendors if requested. Owner Doug and his crew are available to help couples prepare for their momentous occasion and will ensure a smooth and flawless celebration.

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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?

$500

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

$500

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?

$3,900

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

$3,900

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

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Reviews of The Barnstone

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The Barnstone is a highly recommended wedding venue that exceeded expectations for several couples. The rustic look and feel are praised, along with the spacious grounds perfect for photos and activities like ultimate frisbee. The owners are described as accommodating and helpful, contributing to a smooth planning process and a beautiful wedding day with minimal decoration needed. Guests rave about the venue's natural beauty and wholesome atmosphere. Overall, The Barnstone receives high praise and recommendations for weddings.

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The Barnstone is a highly recommended wedding venue that exceeded expectations for several couples. The rustic look and feel are praised, along with the spacious grounds perfect for photos and activities like ultimate frisbee. The owners are described as accommodating and helpful, contributing to a smooth planning process and a beautiful wedding day with minimal decoration needed. Guests rave about the venue's natural beauty and wholesome atmosphere. Overall, The Barnstone receives high praise and recommendations for weddings.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 67 reviews
Google
4.7/5 39 reviews
Laurel
Laurel Sent on 09/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect hidden gem of a venue!

From the first visit to the tear down after the wedding, we had the best experience with Doug and the Barnstone. This venue has so much to offer and at a fantastic price. Doug was great at communicating and helping answer questions each step of the way. The venue itself is beautiful with so much original, rustic beauty that doesn’t require much decoration to make for a great event. All of our guests raved about the experience they had at the venue. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone!
Pam
Pam Sent on 10/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for rehearsal dinner and wedding reception.

The Barnstone was exactly what our daughter was looking for. A rustic barn in a beautiful setting. Everything was great from start to finish. Very easy to work with the owners, too! Plenty of room for the rehearsal dinner followed by ultimate frisbee and spike ball on the spacious grounds. The catered wedding reception, and dancing all flowed very smoothly. Guests could also visit on the balcony or walk around the beautiful grounds. Very pleased with The Barnstone.
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Benjamin Sent on 10/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Reception

We had our daughter’s wedding reception at the Barnstone and it was absolutely beautiful! The rustic look and feel on the inside was amazing, along with everything else. The outside areas are perfect for photos, the lock wall is a special touch, the his and hers facilities were perfect, and the owners were great!
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Olivia Sent on 10/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sunday Wedding

The Barnstone was amazing! My husband and I had a specific date we were wanting which fell on a Sunday. The Barnstone was booked for the Friday and Saturday before, however, they let us do a rehearsal on Thursday and made sure the venue was ready Sunday morning to set up! Everything worked out perfectly due to them being so accommodating. Everything about this venue was so beautiful, I absolutely loved it.
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Aleah Sent on 11/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Burgert wedding 2023

Wonderful venue for a wedding!! Simply, rustic, and beautiful!
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Sierra Sent on 10/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Better than imagined!!

Words will never express the happiness I felt on my wedding day. 9/30/2023 will be hard to beat. Not only was the venue perfect but the owner was beyond selfless. He was always around ready to assist in any way possible. The only thing I wish was available was a kitchen or at least a fridge but even when I needed a fridge last minute Doug stepped in to assure me it’ll be okay. My cake was delivered early and he offered to take it to his home and keep it chilled. The summer house and chicken house were perfect for the bridal parties. My guests couldn’t stop mentioning how beautiful and wholesome the atmosphere was. Thank you Doug! And a huge shout out to your sister for all the help you guys provided. Jake and I are so grateful for your attentiveness to create a perfect day for us. 10/10 would recommend to anyone and I truly wish I could do this day over and over again. It was a dream✨
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Ashley Sent on 09/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

My favorite location

I loved everything about my wedding day and location played a HUGE part in that. The day before I spent my day setting up and everything went so smooth, it was great, which made me feel at ease on the big day. The outside landscape and barn just being there make the whole atmosphere making adding wedding décor easy and not stressful. I had an image in my mind of what I wanted my wedding to be and this place made it happen.
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Meghan Sent on 10/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

I cannot recommend The Barnstone enough! Doug was amazing to work with and was incredible professional and helpful! The venue is so beautiful and they made sure everything went smoothly. It unexpectedly was cold the day of my wedding, so the week of they contacted me that they could rent a heater if I wanted it! I was so wonderful they were looking out for me and I didn't need to worry about it at all! I've heard horror stories about different venues, but at this venue, I have no complaints at all! Another bonus, I barely had to decorate because of how beautiful it was. It save so much money and time and everyone said how beautiful it was. The venue was one part of my wedding I did not have to worry or stress about at all.
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Taylor Sent on 09/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Barn Venue

Perfect location with great sunsets and landscape for pictures. Loved the setup with the Carriage House for drinks/appetizers, spacious barn for the reception, and fun summer house & chicken coop for the bridal party to get ready. Our guests loved the location and setup. The owner was super great to work with and very helpful. We had no complaints through the process! We really enjoyed the cute lock wall that couples can secure a lock on. We would highly recommend The Barnstone if you are looking to have a memorable barn wedding!
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Tia M. Sent on 08/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond

This is a beautiful venue with lots of character and charm. I was blown away by the venue director’s (Doug) attentiveness. Leading up to the wedding, he was flexible in allowing me the visit the venue multiple times and was detailed in writing down everything I wanted. On the day of, mostly everything was set up the way we had discussed. While guests arrived, he attended parking and ensured those who needed extra assistance a ride on the golf cart. There were many things he did behind the scenes that I wasn’t fully aware of but made the day that much more special and run smoothly. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2022 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
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Team

Doug House
Doug House
Owner and Customer Care Rep
Kim Novak
Kim Novak
Owner and customer Care Rep
Lee House
Lee House
Head Landscaper and Parking Attendant
Straw Bale Team
Straw Bale Team
Ceremony Setup Team

Professional Network & Endorsements

Village Catering Co. Village Catering Co. Wedding Caterers

The Barnstone is an awesome venue to be a part of an event with! The owner is great to work with, and has always been so accommodating to any request from both us, as a caterer, and our clients who book there... Unlike a lot of other rustic venues, the floor is new and absolutely beautiful. Imagine a gorgeous hardwood floor...in a barn setting! Perfect for any wedding.

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The Barnstone frequently asked questions

The Barnstone includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Barnstone for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
The Barnstone offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Barnstone offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Barnstone offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Barnstone offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Barnstone 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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