Gratitude and Grace Reviews

Thank you Ron, owner of Gratitude & Grace, for hosting our kids dream wedding. Your property is so beautiful and well maintained and the barn was the highlight of our magical wedding weekend. And, not to forget, your spacious, beautiful victorian home which housed the bride and her bridesmaids made the wedding even more special with memories and photos.

Ron, you were there the entire weekend helping us with last minute details and were part of our celebration. Thank you very much.

If you are looking for a venue to host a elegant, chic country setting wedding (and lots of fun) look no further than Gratitude and Grace. The name says it all!!

Thank you - The Snellen and Wassel families

This venue was perfect for our wedding!! It was beautiful, it fit guest’s perfectly, the farmhouse was amazing to stay in, and the owner went out of his way to make sure our day was a special one! Absolutely no regrets!

An absolutely stunning wedding venue! Ron was so easy to work with and incredibly down to earth! Very responsive and certainly wanted us to feel at ease on our big day! The house was beautiful, spacious and very clean! Also, the house had amazing lighting for wedding photos! Hot tub and pool made it 10x more fun for our guests who stayed the weekend with us. We are SO happy that we held our wedding at Gratitude & Grace! 10/10!

We had the most amazing wedding weekend ever! The house was beautiful and our family loved being together! Ron was wonderful to work with and so accommodating! Highly recommend Gratitude & Grace !!! Off the charts!! Much love Chris & Cindy

Gratitude & Grace exceeded our expectations! The property is beautiful - even during a thunderstorm - and well-maintained. We shared the gorgeous house and stellar amenities (pool, hot tub, etc.) with our closest friends and family members for an unforgettable weekend of parties.

Ron is an approachable and fun guy who was there to answer any question we had. He ensured that there were no issues at the venue. We felt totally comfortable and at-ease the entire weekend.

I could not recommend this venue more highly! We hope to come back for a reunion party in the future!

This venue was gorgeous! My day was perfect!!

Gratitude and Grace brought peace and tranquility to our wedding weekend. The isolated experience from the surrounding world, but with plenty of room to experience everything a wedding truly needs. Ron Riddle is an amazing Host. Every turn he is there to offer a helping hand. He will also go above and beyond to ensure your days goes smoothly. The house is a home for the bridal party for the weekend. The property serves not only to ceremony, tents, and BBQ's, but around every corner is a welcoming sitting corner for an escape or even a special photo. The Barn offers an open dance floor, enough electrical support for lighting and DJ's. The Barn can be turned quickly into a Dining area if the rains come in, and opens very quickly into a club setting for the dancing and drinks. This is a magical place that can help create such a personal experience for any that come.

Ben and I had a WONDERFUL wedding weekend at Gratitude and Grace. The Farmhouse was perfect for our wedding party to stay in during the wedding weekend. The venue was exactly what I was hoping it could be. Dani was responsive and helpful during the planning process. It was a very smooth planning process despite us living out of state. Ron was an excellent host and was extremely thoughtful. We used many of the vendors on their vendor list. It was a great resource. Thank you G&G!

We loved everything about Gratitude & Grace and are so happy that we had our wedding here. The barn and grounds are pretty and well maintained. There was both a lot of open space and nice little nooks, outdoors and in the barn, to take advantage of when designing the layout for the wedding, photographs, and the reception. The views of the surrounding countryside and big sky are amazing. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the venue was and asked how we found such a great place. The house on property, which has an attractive in ground pool and a hot tub, was beautiful and homey and provided lots of room for us and our wedding party to stay and get ready. The place was well stocked -- plenty of glasses for champagne toasts! The venue was easy to deal with during the planning phase of the wedding and the owner Ron was present during the wedding weekend and he is such a great host! He did everything he could to make sure we had a good stay at the house and a wonderful wedding day. We also hired Ron's band to play the wedding and they were awesome. One of the best decisions of our wedding planning was choosing this venue.

Can’t express how amazing this place is!!!!

On June 18th, 2022, my husband and I held a vow renewal ceremony to celebrate our 50th Wedding Anniversary at Gratitude & Grace where our daughter and husband were married eight years before. With Ron and Dani’s care and guidance we were able to create a beautifully intimate gathering for 40 guests. We hired Ron’s band, The Riddlers, and we they were great! From beginning to end all we saw were the smiling faces of everyone who was there.

The Victorian house was a welcome center for all of our guests. Of course, the bridal suite is as beautiful as it is spacious with a wonderful view of the barn and the grounds. We were able to host our children, their children and several of our closest friends in the beautiful rooms of the grand old house. Our four grandchildren had endless fun on G&G’s meticulously maintained grounds and spent hours in the large swimming pool. They loved having the freedom to run around on the large lawn without having their parents worry that they might wander too far. It was very easy for all of our guests to just relax and enjoy themselves...and they did!

The barn inspired us to create an elegant space and a perfect setting for our event with so many opportunities for artful photography.

In closing, it took us a while to ‘come down’ from the party and get back to normal life but the glorious and vivid memories will always remain. By the end of the night, principles, guests and support crew had all become one large, loving family as we all shared with gratitude the perfection and magic of the place.

Thanks for creating this beautiful venue and thanks for the memories, Ron.
S & D

As soon as we visited Gratitude & Grace in Ithaca, NY, we knew we found our wedding venue. We visited a lot of similar venues in the area but Ron and his property made a lasting impression on us. The whole property is filled with natural beauty. Ron and Dani were very helpful and responsive throughout our planning and re-planning process. We originally were supposed to get married in Sept 2020 but due to the pandemic, we postponed to July 2021. Fortunately we were able to keep all our vendors the same! We hired Ron’s band - The Riddler’s - and so thankful we did! Every song was a hit and kept our guests dancing in the barn until late night! All our friends and family keep referring to our wedding as the “concert wedding” so you know they were good! It rained on our wedding day so we got married in the barn but we’re so thankful it worked out that way - it was so romantic and intimate being surrounded by our loved ones on both levels of the barn. I can’t say enough positive things about this venue, Ron, The Riddler’s and our entire wedding weekend. Everything was so FUN, enjoyable, stress-free and beautiful. Wish we could do it again!

My wedding was such a magical experience and a lot of that has to do with the personalized service and support I received from the staff at G&G. As an out of town bride and a Covid bride, Ron was flexible and understanding. He sent us vendors that not even my wedding planner offered to help us cut down on cost when he heard how much we were paying for things. He was resourceful when we needed a home for our groomsmen, sending us websites and making calls on our behalf. We got more than a venue when we decided to book with G&G. He made sure all of our house guests could transition in when we were out running around and even offered to watch our dog while we had wedding business to care for. When the power went out he came over to ensure we felt comfortable, as Chicago people we were not use to the country ways and he never made us feel uncomfortable.

He was so welcoming of all races and personalities, that my wedding guest couldn't stop talking about how "Cool" he was. Leading up to my wedding his team would send me pictures of new pieces of furniture and even offered to allow me to use leftover items from previous weddings to again help cut down our cost. 

His flexibility was shown when he allowed us to come a day early to set up and stay a bit later to ensure we could pack up. The house itself fit everyone of our house guests and they loved the layout. So clean!  Our wedding had a few do-overs but booking with G&G was never one of them.   We're hoping to come back for our anniversary.  Ron is the Man!

This is the most amazing venue if you are looking for an outdoor, rustic but elegant and beautiful setting. We loved that our families and we could stay in the gorgeous house on the property, and everyone raved about how beautiful the venue was. Be prepared to do a little more - you have to bring in everything from the outside (tables, chairs, linens, plates, etc) but if you are willing to do the work (a coordinator is recommended!) you will have an amazing and unforgettable wedding weekend!!

I held my wedding at Gratitude and Grace on 10/13/18. We could not have asked for a better outcome. Ron is gracious himself and more then willing to help and accommodate when and where he can. It rained the morning of and Ron was out there helping to spread hey and dry off whatever surfaces he could. He also sent us items we left there which I thought was very nice. All in all it is a beautiful location that is personal and very intimate. It is also convenient being that you stay in the house that is on the same property as the venue where you hold the reception and ceremony. If you are looking for a barn wedding you will not be disappointed with Gratitude and Grace.

Our daughter and new son in laws wedding couldn’t have more perfect. Gratitude and Grace is so unbelievably beautiful with its gardens and and carpets of green grass. The barn,house and inground pool make you want to stay forever and Ron the owner and Jack the grounds keeper make you feel like you can. They are so helpful,warm and welcoming,We would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a venue. Thank you Gratitude and Grace ❤️

If you are looking for a place to say I do to the love of your life. please don't look further ! It was the most perfect day of my life! The venue offers everything you will need plus more! We stayed from a Tuesday to a Sunday and had our wedding on Saturday ! We basically did a DIY wedding and Ron offers the perfect space to allow creativity and originality to create the wedding of your dreams! He was so amazing to work with and always got back to us with any questions leading up to the day! The house has everything you need, just bring your family and friends and its the perfect home to relax and enjoy your favorite people before your big day!

THE STARS AT NIGHT ARE AMAZING HERE!!!

the barn has the perfect amount of space that you would need and the outside space has a beautiful garden and seating everywhere!!!

Seriously look no further ! Ron's helper Jack was there every day while we were there maintaining everything! He even took the bags off the roof of my car and brought them inside. HE WAS SO HELPFUL & a joy to work with as well!

this venue is owned and operated by great people and I am so thankful that this is the spot we choose, I would not have wanted it any other way!


Aloha Nui Ron Mahalo for the hospitality and being a part of our day!

Love

Adam & Stephanie Collarile

If you are looking for a place to say I do to the love of your life. please don't look further! It was the most perfect day of my life! The venue offers everything you will need plus more! We stayed from a Tuesday to a Sunday and had our wedding on Saturday! We basically did a DIY wedding and Ron offers the perfect space to allow creativity and originality to create the wedding of your dreams! He was so amazing to work with and always got back to us with any questions leading up to the day! The house has everything you need, just bring your family and friends and its the perfect home to relax and enjoy your favorite people before your big day!

My wife and I absolutely loved Gratitude and Grace. This venue was perfect for our fall wedding, the colors on the property were stunning! Everyone who stayed in the Inn thought it was the most gorgeous place they had ever stepped foot in, my wife and I both felt the same. There are an astounding amount of amenities on the property which include a heated pool and a hot tub. The owner Ron has a very live and let live attitude, he checked in a couple of times very discreetly to see if we needed anything but was otherwise hands off and very accommodating. We could not say enough good things about our experience at Gratitude and Grace.

Beautiful site, and exactly what we were looking for! Our wedding was small, about 70 people, and the entire wedding party stayed on site. It was a blast - the pool/hottub on site were wildly popular with the wedding party, and provided much needed relaxation with the craziness of the weekend. Ron is great, very quick to respond and very flexible with our needs. Thank you to G&G, so much fun!!!

MAGICAL…the only way to describe Gratitude and Grace!!! We knew from the moment we stepped onto the property that there was something truly special about it. Between the house, the barn and all of the outdoor space, it was an amazing setting for the backyard/barn wedding we were looking for. Being able to stay on the property was an added bonus, especially since we were able to enjoy the pool and Jacuzzi (when we had the time!). Every room in the house had it’s own unique décor and comfortably accommodated our wedding party. The barn is rustic, yet elegant…and has an epic dance floor! The landscaping on the property and the surrounding fields are breathtaking and made for beautiful wedding photos.

Since we were having around 200 people attending our wedding we decided to put a tent out the back of the barn for the tables/chairs and it worked out wonderfully! Our guests were able to enjoy the sunset as we were eating dinner and there was plenty of room to dance inside.

Ron, the owner, is awesome!! We truly enjoyed his company and found he was there to help with anything and everything needed throughout the entire weekend. Make sure you look at the list of suggested vendors on the G&G website, they’re great!

Gratitude & Grace is not just another venue but an Experience that you will not forget! We were fortunate enough to have our son´s wedding there! Our guests were mesmerized by the serene surroundings! The beautiful Victorian home was well stocked with all the necessary things. Ron was so kind, generous, attentive and extremely helpful with anything that we needed. We made some beautiful memories there. What a fitting name for this amazing place that is full of beauty, grace and loving energy that invites you in and it stays with you long after you leave!

What a killer venue! And if the barn, with amazing foliage as a backdrop weren't enough, there's a house on the property that the bridal party can stay at! But wait... there's more! Ron, the proprietor of the venue, is one of the nicest guys you could ever come across. He legitimately just wants to make your day as special as it can possibly be and goes above and beyond. Dealing with Ron is such a pleasant and easy experience that it almost makes up for some of the other vendors you'll inevitably deal with. Gratitude & Grace is a gorgeous venue that overlooks an equally gorgeous vista - seriously, it's breathtaking. There's even a separate water/power hookup for restroom trailers. Can't recommend this place enough!

Gratitude & Grace was very much a DIY venue, so the owner, Ron, was not too heavily involved with the set up or vendor coordination (which was totally fine!) The important thing was that he was available to answer all of my questions (and I had many), and available on site to walk us through the property and the "how to's". He was very responsive via text and phone call the weekend we were there for the wedding, and would often come out of his cabin on the property to just check on us and see how we were doing with the set up. Ron had such an easy going and friendly nature - he also allowed us to decorate pretty much however we wanted (within reason of course) in the barn, which was wonderful.

Gratitude and Grace also has a great location - it was close to the room blocks (Hampton Inn and Inn on Columbia), close to downtown Ithaca, close to our welcome party venue, etc. We were also able to party as late as we wanted to - some wedding venues have time limits. This venue was also ideal for our wedding party size - 53 guests total. There was the perfect amount of space for dinner seating upstairs, and then dancing and cocktail tables downstairs. No one felt too cramped or too spaced out in the barn, and the grounds were perfect for outdoor lounging. Everything worked out seamlessly, especially since nearly all the vendors we brought in have worked at the venue for other weddings - they were all already familiar with the property so that made things easy.

The lodging at the house was also very comfortable, clean, and spacious. Ron takes really great care of the property, and it definitely shows - the entire space made for the most beautiful photos and experience!

Thank you, Ron, for such a beautiful wedding venue!

Would definitely host our wedding again if we did it all over again!