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Havana Springs A Vintage Resort

Havana Springs A Vintage Resort

Havana, FL
4.9 out of 5 rating, 36 reviews
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    Amazing wedding venue!

    One of the most beautiful venues I have seen, not just for weddings but any occasion. The owners and staff are so helpful and kind willing to go above and beyond to help in any way they can. We live in Citrus County but it was absolutely worth the drive.
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    Perfect venue for a perfect day

    We had such a great experience with Jose. He is so personable and hospitable, he truly makes you feel like family. He went above and beyond for us and made sure everything was perfect for our wedding. The property is absolutely gorgeous and so picturesque. We couldn't have chosen a better venue to exchange our vows in the presence of our loved ones. Thank you so much Jose for everything you did for us, you rock!
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    Nostalgic Beauty!

    Havana Springs is an amazing venue! Tucked away in the beautiful Gadsden County countryside, the historic buildings and massive oaks provide the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable wedding experience. Jose, Marissa and Zach are a precious family, who work hard to make everyone feel welcome - and ensure your experience from start to finish is 5 star! The accommodations, the service, the warm reception - all made my son's wedding experience truly special. Highly recommend you entrust your event to these fantastic folks, in this magical place!
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    All the Charm

    I don’t think that words could possibly express our experience with Havana Springs. The owners are wonderful in the most loving way. When you drive up, you have no idea what really lies in store for you in each of the buildings or the guest rooms, all of which will delight you. If you are looking for a place to make memories, to surprise your guests, to make your bride feel like the most beautiful woman in the world, to give your groom and the groomsmen a place all their own … this is the place! Looking for amazing rooms for guests, with soft beds and a heartfelt touch, and grounds for children to play on while you prepare … find your way here. We felt like welcomed family in a fairytale place. We rented the whole property from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning, tables and chairs, all 13 guest rooms, rehearsal space, wedding space, reception space, etc. it was worth it!!
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    Absolutely stunning venue

    Havana springs resort is honest to god the best venue. Beautiful scenery and everything was picture perfect. The owners are very kind and professional, my wedding day was perfect and it was because of them
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    Jesssica Sent on 10/11/2021
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    Amazing Venue!

    There is not enough space in the review to touch on all of the great points at Jose and Merissa's amazing venue! The service they provide to not just the bride & groom but their guests as well. is top notch and they are so personable. Jose and Merissa have created a fairy tail venue to add your personal spin to at Havana Springs. The rooms that are available to stay in have so much charm and comfort. My best friends wedding was there this past weekend and from the time we arrived until we left it was a great experience. The Bridle suite is every girls dream to get ready in on her special day, it's like it's out of a fairy tale magazine. The building we had the rehearsal dinner at and where the guys got ready was so rustic and like an old saloon. The reception building can easily be transformed to cater to any style of wedding with a awesome patio out front.
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    Bryan and Jean Paul wedding

    We wanted all the wedding trimmings for an elopement wedding! The venue was perfect and offers so many photo ops. Jose couldn't have been more personable and accommodating. He loved our story and was determined to do everything he could to make our day perfect. He went way above our expectations. We stayed in the honeymoon cottage and he arranged a private catered dinner for us. We have so many beautiful pictures to share with everyone and the memories of our happiest day.
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    The absolute best ❤️

    This place is simply amazing! Our wedding was beautiful. The owners were so awesome to work with.
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    Beautiful Venue

    We can not recommend Havana Springs enough as the perfect wedding venue! Its antique charm has been revamped with stunning new additions such as the bridal suite and groom’s lounge. Jose and Merissa are incredibly accommodating, encouraging and full of inspiration! There are not enough positive adjectives to describe our experience with Havana Springs!
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    Wonderful attention to detail

    Jennifer and her husband are VERY detail oriented and will be more than happy to fulfill any requests. We stayed the entire weekend and it was an unforgettable experience. The Resort is beautiful as well. HIGHLY recommended!
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    Julianna Sent on 12/21/2019
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    We loved our wedding at HSR

    We held our wedding at Havana Springs Resort on 11/23/19 and it was absolutely perfect! We rented out the entire venue for the weekend and had the most wonderful time! The grounds are gorgeous, the rooms were clean and comfortable, Jennifer and her staff are amazing! I am so glad we chose HSR as our wedding venue!
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    Grace Sent on 05/15/2019
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    Exceptional full service wedding venue

    I had my wedding here in April and it was absolutely a dream! Jennifer was very responsive and helpful throughout the whole process and was very easy to work with. We also had the food catered and everything was delicious (the fried chicken and pasta salad are still getting compliments). We had our rehearsal dinner in the smaller venue and had some guests who were vegan. The chef personally came over to ask what kind of pizza they would like and made it for them that night. My husband and I stayed on the property along with some other guests which made it so easy, no need to worry about driving and the rooms were quaint and comfortable with a variety of snacks provided. Overall, the atmosphere, the food, the service, the price, and even the weather were exceptional and I would highly recommend this venue for a large or small wedding.
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    Absolutely perfect!

    My husband and I really enjoyed working with the staff at Havana Springs Resort! Jennifer was really flexible and was a huge help in making our dream wedding happen. We loved the Shady Rest, the huge oak tree, and the Nicholson House. Each are unique and incredibly gorgeous. Working with this venue was easy and made the whole planning process enjoyable, so we would definitely recommend!
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    Havana Springs Resort

    Havana Springs Resort is a beautiful venue and has great customer service..they took the stress out of my wedding day! They made my day perfect and Chelsea wss amazing!
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    Amanda Sent on 03/13/2019
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    Absolutely perfect!

    As a local, I grew up coming out to this space when it use to be a steakhouse. The history behind this place is wonderful. So when choosing a venue, there was no competition. When Jennifer and her husband purchased the place, they did a wonderful job cleaning the place up and bringing life back to the old plantation. It’s perfect for a shabby chic wedding, or a simple Rustic feel. It’s perfect for indoor/outdoor weddings. Along with the beautiful houses you can utilize for getting ready for your big day, or spending the weekend out there with your loved ones. It’s all around perfect!
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    Perfect wedding day

    My daughter's wedding day was perfect thanks to the help we received from Jennifer and Havana Springs Resort. It was a great venue for an outdoor wedding and the Shady Rest made for a fun and relaxing reception. Highly recommend Jennifer and her team.
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    County Wedding in Havana

    From the first call to the last, Jennifer was always more than helpful with any and everything I needed up until the moment we drove away. The country setting for my daughter/son-in-law wedding was absolutely stunning, especially for pictures!! I would 100% have her wedding here again. The plus side to having a wedding at this Resort, they have numerous rooms that you can rent so that when you arrive you are there to stay until every festivity is complete.
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    Couldn’t have asked for better

    We toured this property with the previous owners. While I was excited then, I was even more excited and impressed when the new owner, Jennifer took over. They cleaned the property up & even had catering & bartending as an option for services. Jennifer did everything to make sure our wedding day was great. I accidentally lost our key to our room our wedding night, & her husband came and happily opened the door for us to get in.. at 2 AM! I couldn’t ask for a more beautiful wedding & the owners who made it special.
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    Excellent Experience

    Jennifer and her team were off the charts professional. The property is so beautiful and the entire event went smoothly and effortlessly. Our guests had such a great time! The food was delicious and the service was 5 star. Thank you for making my wedding amazing!
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    Best Wedding Venue

    Jennifer and her team at Havana Springs Resort are great to work with! We were looking for a great value and a venue that would be open to some unusual requests. We had an early morning wedding and wanted breakfast served for the reception. Jennifer worked with us to create the wedding of our dreams and for a great value too! The guests were all talking about the beautiful venue and delicious food for weeks after the wedding.
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    Amazing Place!

    Wonderful history accompanied by a wonderful staff. Everyone is very accommodating.
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    Such a beautiful venue for our New Year's Eve wedding! Not sure if this venue will continue being available for weddings- but I sure hope so! It was exactly what we wanted and everyone was so helpful and flexible. The rooms are all beautiful and everyone was impressed with the antique touches. We had our ceremony outside and reception inside. Due to the rain we weren't able to use everything we originally paid for so we were refunded which was very considerate. So happy we were able to get married at this local gem, thank you White Dog Plantation!
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    White Dog Plantation was absolutely AMAZING!!! The owners were extremely responsive and cooperative! Everything was well worth the price and they work with you throughout the entire process they even take payments!
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    Angela Sent on 11/09/2016
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    Such a beautiful venue! It was a pleasure working with White Dog, I highly recommend this place for a wedding
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    White Dog has such a beautiful setting and plenty of room for guest.Tables,chairs and rooms are all available in one location. We were treated exceptionally well, great people to deal with!
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    Fabulous place for the whole wedding event from rehearsal to the wedding and reception. Very nice accommodations for family & a few guests to for convenience and more enjoyment.
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    Every time we have spoken to anyone at White Dog Plantation they have been ready and willing to help with anything. They are very quick to answer questions and do not mind you asking questions either.
    The event area is gorgeous for a quiet country wedding and I highly recommend them.
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    I just recently booked my wedding here for 2016. I had looked EVERYWHERE and couldn't find "the place", until we found white dog plantation. It is just beautiful! I can't wait to have the most perfect wedding here!!!
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    Perfect southern setting for a wedding. Old buildings, oak trees and moss made our outside wedding picturesque! We had our wedding and reception at White and couldn't have asked for anything more perfect. We stayed at the Salem house the night of the wedding. They have great wedding packages to meet everyone's budget. Working with Stephanie, the property manager, was a breeze.
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    Beautiful location for a wedding or any event. Great prices and services
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    Absolutely perfect. Serene and magical. I was the bride and originally chose to have my wedding here at the old "Nicholson Farmhouse" because my in-laws were Nicholsons so it had a lot of sentimental value for them. When we got to the White Dog Plantation, which has been redone into a beautiful bed and breakfast, we were shocked. It was PERFECT. The bed and breakfast rooms were stunning!! The French furniture and décor in every single room is jaw-dropping. Everything was vintage-esque and all my dreams of having a vintage plantation wedding became reality. This is a MUST LOOK location. There is no cell-phone service at the location if you have AT&T. Apparently Verizon works well. I was sending my bridesmaids outside to make phone calls, but that forced me to relax and not be glued to my phone on a day that would have been so easily chaotic on its own. We chose to spend the night the night before as well with the bridesmaids in the Patrick's Store. I HIGHLY recommend this for bridal parties! There is an upstairs and downstairs in this set-up and it was so nice to relax the day before the wedding. We had hair and make-up come to the venue and it all pieced together beautifully. Waking up there was almost indescribable. It was so quiet and peaceful. My family stayed there and they are TOUGH critics and they had nothing but wonderful things to say. The venue is large and perfect. Lynn (the owner) was wonderful to work with and so accommodating. There was no fuss or trouble afterwards. There are options to clean up yourself or have the staff clean up for a fee. Also, the photo opportunities are endless! Overall, amazing. I felt like I had been transported to the early 1900s Florida and did not want to come back to the present hustle and bustle! Thank you for making my wedding a dream come true!
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    My wedding could not have been more perfect! The venue itself is amazing. We did the weekend package and had the whole family stay onsite. We did our ceremony in front of the beautiful tree and had our reception in Shady Rest. We had over 200 people rsvp and there was more than enough space. The overnight rooms are just breath taking. Taylor was a great help!
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    The entire experience exceeded my expectations.

    We celebrated our wedding at Havana Springs Resort.and it was truly our dream come true. Everything was handled professionally and exceeded our expectations. The decor, the music, the food and the staff exceeded our expectations.

    Looking forward to celebrating our baby shower there as well.

    Thank you Havana Springs for making our dream wedding come true.

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    Beautiful Venue

    Havana Springs Resort was an absolutely spectacular venue to have a wedding. The staff was wonderful and the entire grounds were beautiful. They even made accommodations for our wedding party when we told them how we wanted a carriage ride to be a part of the reception. They were beyond helpful and patient with the wedding party and all of our crazy agendas and they truly made my wedding unforgettable not only for me but also for everyone in attendance,
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    Very beautiful venue. Weirdly strict about time they will unlock doors, they wouldn’t unlock the venue door even 5 minutes before the scheduled time. But they didn’t worry about what time we left. Would’ve been cooler had they turned the AC on in the morning prior to us coming. The bridal suite and home were really hot. Besides that it really was a really beautiful place and they were very nice.
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    I chose White Dog for my wedding because I fell in love with the Old Florida feel of the buildings and rooms. I was so excited to spend my wedding day (and the night before) there getting ready with my girls and taking pictures! White Dog is great if you want a rustic look. However, Lynn, the owner was very unprofessional and inhospitable. Here are the reasons why:
    1. She kept turning the air up in the Patrick's Store and Salem House during our rental hours.
    2. She was very rude to my husband, father, and father-in-law
    3. My husband and his groomsmen needed a place to wait for just an hour while the girls finished getting ready and Lynn would not allow them to turn the air on in Shady Rest even though we were renting it later for the reception.
    4. She would not allow us to try and cool Shady Rest in preparation for the reception which (because she did not have enough air conditioner units) made the reception stifling and my guests were fanning themselves all night.
    5. The day after my wedding she tracked my husband down as he was bringing the bags out to the car and when he told her our complaints she flat out said that "well I just don't work well with people."

    I hate that I have to leave such a bad review for such a gorgeous location, but all of these actions on the wedding day made me regret choosing White Dog for my reception and to get ready at. It was a great price and package, but dealing with the stress that Lynn caused on the big day itself was not worth the location.
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