Gardens of Woodstock Reviews

Beautiful venue, super helpful owner and staff. Love every moment. Memories for lifetime!

Mike at the Gardens made our wedding dreams come true! We couldn’t be happier with the venue, and everything was absolutely perfect. Our guests keep commenting on how beautiful the Gardens was, months after our wedding. Mike was so easy to contact and work with. He responds so quickly to all of your questions, and works with all of your vendors. When we proposed an idea to bring in my cousin’s catering company to do late night snack (homemade chicken tenders and fries fried on the spot), he was so accommodating and worked with them to make it happen. We loved everything about the Gardens!!

Mike at The Gardens of Woodstock was very professional, friendly and attentive. Any emails were promptly answered with every single question addressed. He was very accommodating with special things we were requesting. We were able to set up the night before the wedding, which helped extremely the day of. We had full access to the tent and the building the night before and day of. The bridal suite is spacious and having access to a kitchen was very convenient. The entire venue is beautiful, from the ceremony area (full of additional flowers), hanging flower baskets everywhere, several water fountains, fire pits, outdoor tables around the building, and of course, the tent. The garden area is gorgeous with the bridges, waterfalls, flowing water and flowers everywhere! Be sure to walk through at night when the lights wrapped around the trees are on, it’s very peaceful and romantic. We heard nothing but good things from our guests, how beautiful it was, how much space there was, the gardens were great for personal photos and how friendly everyone was. I would definitely recommend this venue and Mike!

The Gardens were absolutely gorgeous for our October wedding! So much color! The owner, Mike, is wonderful to work with. Very flexible, accommodating, and super nice. It’s also very convenient having the ceremony and reception at the same location. I would highly recommend this venue for anyone wanting a stunning outdoor wedding.

The estimated cost I spent includes open bar for 150 guests.

We had our wedding at the Gardens of Woodstock on 9/15/23, and I can't even begin to describe how amazingly perfect this venue was for our big day! If you are looking for an all in one venue space with absolutely everything to offer, this is it! From the beautiful ceremony space that will require little to no decorations of your own, to the cocktail hour space where guests can enjoy themselves both inside and outside, and finally to the spacious reception tent that you can make your own, this place has it all. And not to mention the gorgeous landscaped area with trees, a pond, and bridges that provide the perfect backdrop for pictures and an additional space for your guests to roam. From the beginning, Mike was friendly and so easy to work with answering all of our questions quickly and was accommodating to the details we wanted to make the day and space our own. The venue uses one designated caterer, Noteable Event Productions, which provides any type of food option you wish to have. We ended up doing three stations which had all the types and variety of food you can imagine. I can't even begin to count how many of our guests told us how absolutely amazing the venue and food were! My only disappointment was that I wished the hours from the start of the ceremony to the end of the reception were longer so we could soak more of the day in! And brides, please note that the bridal suite does not open until 10am, so if you have a larger bridal party and want pictures done before the ceremony you will have to do hair and makeup at a different space since there will not be enough time. Thank you so much again to Mike and the Gardens of Woodstock for making our wedding day one to remember between both us and all our guests!

We had our wedding in August at The Gardens of Woodstock. From the initial meeting and tour with Mike we were excited to choose this venue. The grounds are beautiful and it's an "all in one" space. Communication was excellent throughout planning and we received so many helpful tips. The recommended caterer was excellent and our guests loved the food. The cocktail space works so well, with both indoor and outdoor areas (so no worries if the weather didn't cooperate). The bridal getting ready rooms were spacious and comfortable. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend The Gardens of Woodstock. A hidden gem!

The most beautiful venue imaginable, our guests raved about how beautiful it was. Mike was wonderful to work with, the day was absolutely perfect! Everything we wanted and more. The gorgeous ceremony space, cocktail room, and reception made it so nice for our guests to move around the grounds freely and not have to travel to separate places. I would recommend Gardens to everyone looking for the most beautiful outdoor wedding!

Very beautiful venue, great food throughout the whole wedding. I would recommend this place.

We were thrilled to have the Gardens of Woodstock as our venue for our special day! Many people (including ourselves) described our wedding as a fairytale and that is truly what it felt like. This venue has so much natural beauty you hardly have to do anything in terms of decorations which was exactly what we were looking for! Mike was fantastic and answered any and all questions we had and was so prompt with responding to us. Our guests could also not stop raving about the amazing food from their caterer! We highly recommend the Gardens of Woodstock!

Wow! I can’t say enough great things about The Gardens of Woodstock! Lived in the area for 30 years and didn’t know it was there! Such an unexpected gem! The venue is truly spectacular, from the moment you arrive the entrance welcomes you to this beautiful hidden garden with incredible attention to details. Mike is so helpful and accommodating throughout the process. He was such a pleasure to work with. Everything is elegant and cozy with everything you need in one location. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to see the photos!

The Gardens of Woodstock is such a unique and beautiful wedding venue. Our wedding was everything that we dreamed of: a classy boho garden ceremony, a unique cocktail hour where guests were able to walk the paths and enjoy the gardens with their drinks, and a beyond gorgeous reception in their tent! Mike was so easy to work with at The Gardens. Throughout our entire year that we had to plan our wedding, Mike was ALWAYS available to call or email questions (even in the "off" season), and he always responded quickly. Mike is so friendly, personable, and professional. The Gardens of Woodstock and Mike helped to make our wedding the best day of our lives.

The Gardens of Woodstock is a stunning location to have your wedding, it’s a hidden gem. The photos from my event are gorgeous, the ponds/waterfalls, the gazebo, the flowers, the lighting at night…. All amazing. Given the option, I would do it all over again. Some of the things I wished could have been different/better are:

Since they are somewhat open to the public/sell flowers there, there is always a chance people will be walking around during the day as you are setting up. We had a few rando’s stop by during our setup time. And there is no place to lock anything up, so you are keeping valuables with someone in your party at all times. It was great that they opened at 10am for us to begin setting up tables/decorations. There was enough time to run back home if we needed to.

They require you to use their caterer, Noteable Events, whose food was amazing- our guests gave us sooo many compliments on the food! However, we had a buffet, and the food was whisked away pretty quickly once everyone went up to eat. The dessert table was also “out”/done quite early. We had 9 people that we paid for who couldn’t make it, so it’s not like we were short on our guest headcount/food allotment. I wish I had known this at the event, I would have made them put more food back out. I wanted some chocolate covered strawberries for a guest and was able to ask for some of them and get them… so clearly there was more food stored away. (I found out later that my bridesmaid asked for more dessert and was told there was no more).

You are also required to do open bar (there is no option for cash bar) so this adds to the expense. You are also required to bring your own bottled water for guests! At over $20 a person for the open bar, I would have thought they could provide bottled water. That was a little much- dragging cases of water to the location, on top of everything else that day.

The last thing you should be aware of is the rehearsal timing. You get a 1 hour rehearsal window. This was a little tight for us, and we had a small wedding party/low fanfare type of wedding. There was a party before us that was wrapping up, and we had to finish up on time to get out of the next party’s way.

Overall, the day went very smoothly, the event was excellent, the food was amazing, Mike is a great help and quick to respond to planning and questions. The bridal suite/preparation rooms were great- big rooms, lots of mirrors and tables, nice and cool AC running. The tent is also temperature controlled. There are beautiful fire pits outside too. The pricing was reasonable compared to other options we considered. I would choose the Gardens again in a heartbeat. It’s just there are some things you need to know going into it.

My husband and I had our wedding at the gardens over Memorial Day weekend and it was incredible. Not only did we absolutely love the beauty of the ceremonial area and gardens for photos, but the fact that it’s such a private venue. It provides such an intimate and loving experience for guests, party, and the couple. Mike and team did an amazing job helping us not only getting prepped for the day, but being our day of coordinators as well. We can’t say enough great things about the gardens!

The Gardens of Woodstock is a fairytale venue! Beautiful plants and flowers everywhere that make for some amazing photos! Mike and his team are so easy to work with, and help make sure your dream wedding comes together. I can’t recommend The Gardens enough!

Rebecca and I were eager to find a wedding venue that would allow for an intimate, personalized ceremony and reception with some sort of connection to nature. The Gardens of Woodstock exceeded our expectations in every category. The outdoor courtyard was a perfect place for us to have our ceremony, enabling all in attendance to hear our vows. There was ample room indoors for Rebecca to get dressed and have our “First Look” photographed. The gorgeously designed trails were a sublime place for wedding photographs to take place (we especially love the picture of us kissing on a bridge overlooking a creek). The catered dinner and dessert stations were absolutely delicious, and the tent where our reception occurred was a joyous setting in every sense. Though this is a deservedly popular venue, it felt like our own “secret garden,” and we could not have asked for a lovelier spot to spend the happiest day of our lives.

We were able to have such a memorable event for our wedding with the help of The Gardens of Woodstock. They were flexible in working with our two families after some very difficult circumstances. The event was beautiful and went off smoothly. Mike was very comfortable to work with during the coordination of our event. Highly recommend this venue.

The Garden’s of Woodstock is the perfect venue. Between the beautiful scenery and exceptional venue owner, we could not have selected a better venue. The owner responds to emails promptly and truly cared about our wedding day.

What can I say? The Gardens of Woodstock was the perfect venue for my daughter’s wedding reception. Since my daughter had been living overseas, the day of her reception was the first time she experienced the venue, and I must say, she was amazed and over-the-top pleased! The grounds are exceptionally beautiful – you really have to see the extensive water features and plant life to believe it – and Mike and the staff were helpful and accommodating. In fact, we had to postpone the event twice, and Mike was more than willing to work with us. He was understanding and remained supportive and pleasant. After visiting many potential venues, my husband and I quickly determined that The Gardens of Woodstock was second to none, and we highly recommend the location.

The Gardens of Woodstock is a dream venue for anyone looking for an outdoor space for their ceremony and reception. Mike and his team are fantastic. The were helpful, professional, and flexible. Would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone!

Beautiful gardens for ceremony and photos. Nice reception pavilion. Lot of parking spaces. Excellence services. Mike, the owner, is very helpful during the entire process and always there to answer your questions. Highly recommend the venue for wedding.

Our wedding at the Gardens 07.17.21 was perfect. We visited the venue at the very beginning of March 2020 before the world shut down. Even with snow on the ground and no leaves/greenery I could tell this place was beautiful. The Garden's natural beauty is its own decor and helped us save money on additional decorations. All of the staff was friendly and made us feel special. Our guests loved the venue as well and enjoyed taking pictures through out the garden. I cannot wait to see my professional photos from the day. Mike was a pleasure to work with. He usually responded to all questions within 24 hours (even during the craziness that was 2020-2021). The rules, information, pricing and expectations were clear. I would suggest the Gardens of Woodstock to anyone looking for a beautiful outdoor venue.

We are so grateful we chose Gardens of Woodstock for our wedding venue. It is a truly spectacular place! Mike was so easy to work with (especially in the craziness of needing to postpone a wedding due to Covid) and his organization and communication was so appreciated. The Gardens is incredibly beautiful. We loved having an outdoor ceremony, the indoor bar area and the gorgeous tent for our guests. We had such a fun celebration from start to finish. This is a venue unlike any other and I can't tell you how many compliments we got on hosting a wedding at such a gorgeous and unique place. We will forever have a special place in our hearts for the Gardens!

My husband and I had the most magical wedding that the Gardens of Woodstock. Everything was perfect. The ceremony area on the patio was gorgeous with all the flowers and the arbor/stairs. Every guest had a perfect view. The tent for the reception was BEAUTIFUL and not at all what people expect for a "tent". It is air conditioned with plenty of space for our guest count of 100. The dance floor was packed all night, but there was also space for guests to enjoy the outdoors with fire tables and the gardens (with waterfalls, paths, and bridges). We loved our experience at the Gardens. Mike does everything in his power to make sure your day is perfect! He was responsive and willing to work with us to make our vision come true.

This Venue was great, it was love at first site! When it came to the big day, everything went so smoothly without a hitch. They were very well organized and friendly when guests started showing up. If you're looking for the perfect place, this is it!