The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern Reviews
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Tasha T. Sent on 11/28/20215 out of 5 rating
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Absolutely amazing!
Not only was the venue absolutely beautiful, but the owners were amazing! We were so thankful to have been married in such a breathtaking venue. I cannot say enough about how sweet Mary Kay & Greg are!Not only was the venue absolutely beautiful, but the owners were amazing! We were so thankful to have been married in such a breathtaking venue. I cannot say enough about how sweet Mary Kay & Greg are! -
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Couldn't have asked for anything better!
This venue is amazing. If you're looking for something rustic, natural, and eco-friendly this is your place! We had our ceremony out by the willow tree and didn't need to spend a dime on decorations as it was already jaw-droppingly gorgeous. We then had our cocktail hour outside of the barn and continued to dinner and party in the barn. We had an amazing time and it was made so much easier and low-stress due to the amazing hospitality of Mary Kay and Greg! An amazing perk is having access to their garage filled with all sorts of decor, tables, signs, and supplies in addition to having more than enough tables and chairs for all of the events. I highly recommend booking your wedding here.This venue is amazing. If you're looking for something rustic, natural, and eco-friendly this is your place! We had our ceremony out by the willow tree and didn't need to spend a dime on decorations as it was already jaw-droppingly gorgeous. We then had our cocktail hour outside of the barn and continued to dinner and party in the barn. We had an amazing time and it was made so much easier and low-stress due to the amazing hospitality of Mary Kay and Greg! An amazing perk is having access to their garage filled with all sorts of decor, tables, signs, and supplies in addition to having more than enough tables and chairs for all of the events. I highly recommend booking your wedding here. -
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Jordan B. Sent on 09/20/20215 out of 5 rating
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Mary Kay and Greg were amazing! This location is perfect for events providing endless picture opportunities, access to different decorations, and the owners are more than accommodating! This was the perfect place for our wedding and we could not have imagined having it any where else! We highly recommend to check it out.Mary Kay and Greg were amazing! This location is perfect for events providing endless picture opportunities, access to different decorations, and the owners are more than accommodating! This was the perfect place for our wedding and we could not have imagined having it any where else! We highly recommend to check it out. -
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Grace S. Sent on 11/22/20215 out of 5 rating
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Wonderful experience
We had our wedding at Cooke Tavern on 10/16, and it was amazing! There is no shortness of beauty around the property and the indoor facilities are great. Mary Kay and Greg were nothing short of amazing and made our experience easy and hassle free. We were able to visit the venue as much as we wanted leading up to the wedding for planning purposes. The owners just want your day to be perfect. 100% would recommend this venue. So thankful this is where we had our wedding.We had our wedding at Cooke Tavern on 10/16, and it was amazing! There is no shortness of beauty around the property and the indoor facilities are great. Mary Kay and Greg were nothing short of amazing and made our experience easy and hassle free. We were able to visit the venue as much as we wanted leading up to the wedding for planning purposes. The owners just want your day to be perfect. 100% would recommend this venue. So thankful this is where we had our wedding.-
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Elizabeth R. Sent on 08/08/20215 out of 5 rating
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Is there a better place in Centre County?
The answer is no. This one place has EVERYTHING and it’s absolutely perfect! They think of everything and everyone on your special day! Mary Kay and Greg were beyond words helpful and caring. Everything is accessible and easy to use.The answer is no. This one place has EVERYTHING and it’s absolutely perfect! They think of everything and everyone on your special day! Mary Kay and Greg were beyond words helpful and caring. Everything is accessible and easy to use. -
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Erin W. Sent on 09/22/20215 out of 5 rating-
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Wonderful!
We truly could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding. There is not a single thing we would change or done differently. First of all, the Historic Barn is already decorated beautifully inside with string lights, chandeliers & tulle. I wanted to keep things simple, we literally only brought table cloths and centerpieces and it was more than enough. I loved that it was pre-decorated… my favorite part about the barn is the wonderful dressing room (with a separate bathroom!!!!!!) with 3-4 vanities so everyone can have a mirror and get ready together. There is room to hang dresses and full length mirrors! This was great for our photographer and getting pictures prior to our ceremony, with an adorable background I must add.
The outside of the Barn is just beautiful. We had our ceremony in the marsh, it was perfect.. During the reception, our guests were spread out outdoors because the weather was just right. Our guests sat near the pond and the many different places to sit outside and spread out. Multiple people complimented the venue and the amenities.
Most importantly- the owners, Mary Kay and Greg were exceptionally kind and helpful. I needed an iron for the table cloth/cake table & within minutes Mary Kay brought me her iron and ironing board.. Also, they have a room with all kinds of different things left behind from ceremonies & receptions and she welcomed us to use anything we’d like from her collection! We did end up using a couple of easels! I almost forgot to mention that there is a golf cart we were welcomed to use! Which we did, my Dad and I drove it down for the ceremony. It was great to have available for my grandparents and cousin on crutches to get them to our ceremony spot… just Awesome!
Needless to say; We liked them so much we wanted them to stay the entire time and be as present as possible to celebrate with us. They’re a blast & we sincerely enjoyed their company l!
We are forever grateful with the wonderful experience we had at the Historic Barn at Cooke Tavern!We truly could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding. There is not a single thing we would change or done differently. First of all, the Historic Barn is already decorated beautifully inside with string lights, chandeliers & tulle. I wanted to keep things simple, we literally only brought table cloths and centerpieces and it was more than enough. I loved that it was pre-decorated… my favorite part about the barn is the wonderful dressing room (with a separate bathroom!!!!!!) with 3-4 vanities so everyone can have a mirror and get ready together. There is room to hang dresses and full length mirrors! This was great for our photographer and getting pictures prior to our ceremony, with an adorable background I must add.
The outside of the Barn is just beautiful. We had our ceremony in the marsh, it was perfect.. During the reception, our guests were spread out outdoors because the weather was just right. Our guests sat near the pond and the many different places to sit outside and spread out. Multiple people complimented the venue and the amenities.
Most importantly- the owners, Mary Kay and Greg were exceptionally kind and helpful. I needed an iron for the table cloth/cake table & within minutes Mary Kay brought me her iron and ironing board.. Also, they have a room with all kinds of different things left behind from ceremonies & receptions and she welcomed us to use anything we’d like from her collection! We did end up using a couple of easels! I almost forgot to mention that there is a golf cart we were welcomed to use! Which we did, my Dad and I drove it down for the ceremony. It was great to have available for my grandparents and cousin on crutches to get them to our ceremony spot… just Awesome!
Needless to say; We liked them so much we wanted them to stay the entire time and be as present as possible to celebrate with us. They’re a blast & we sincerely enjoyed their company l!
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Jordan Sent on 09/07/20215 out of 5 rating
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10/10 must book
Booking this venue for our wedding was hands down the best decision we made when planning. The owners were an absolute DREAM to work with even during our COVID postponement. I couldn't recommend this venue more - the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. This is a well-maintained, well-managed, professional venue with professional staff. We loved working with them and consider them friends!Booking this venue for our wedding was hands down the best decision we made when planning. The owners were an absolute DREAM to work with even during our COVID postponement. I couldn't recommend this venue more - the grounds are absolutely gorgeous. This is a well-maintained, well-managed, professional venue with professional staff. We loved working with them and consider them friends! -
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Morgan C. Sent on 06/23/20205 out of 5 rating
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Phenomenal!
I cannot say enough about my wedding experience at The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern. Mary Kay and Greg were so kind, accommodating our changing plans due to COVID and figuring out a “plan B”. They were extremely helpful, making sure that we had everything that we needed and were very warm and welcoming to us and to our guests. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful and there were so many options for ceremony sites and photos. We are so glad that we chose to spent our “big day” at The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding venue with generous and very sweet owners!I cannot say enough about my wedding experience at The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern. Mary Kay and Greg were so kind, accommodating our changing plans due to COVID and figuring out a “plan B”. They were extremely helpful, making sure that we had everything that we needed and were very warm and welcoming to us and to our guests. The venue itself was absolutely beautiful and there were so many options for ceremony sites and photos. We are so glad that we chose to spent our “big day” at The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a beautiful wedding venue with generous and very sweet owners! -
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Sue C. Sent on 06/23/20205 out of 5 rating
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No better place in Centre County....
Mary Kay and Greg are the sweetest couple. They went above and beyond to make my daughters wedding day so special. The venue is simply beautiful. It was the best experience. I would highly recommend everyone to use this venue. It was very stressful for my daughter with the Covid virus and the unknown of what could be done and what couldn’t be done. Mary Kay and Greg stepped right up and worked with us to make the wedding perfect. They both offer so much to everyone. The Historic Barn @ Cooks Tavern is perfect.Mary Kay and Greg are the sweetest couple. They went above and beyond to make my daughters wedding day so special. The venue is simply beautiful. It was the best experience. I would highly recommend everyone to use this venue. It was very stressful for my daughter with the Covid virus and the unknown of what could be done and what couldn’t be done. Mary Kay and Greg stepped right up and worked with us to make the wedding perfect. They both offer so much to everyone. The Historic Barn @ Cooks Tavern is perfect. -
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Emil J. Sent on 11/03/20195 out of 5 rating
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We throughly enjoyed working with the vendor
We would highly recommend this venue for any event especially a wedding. We were well pleased by the atmosphere of the venue, the upkeep of the grounds and the hospitality of the owners. The grounds are just amazing and deliver a rare opportunity for outstanding photos. Our guests were allowed to stroll the grounds and enjoy Muddy Paws Marsh and Penns Creek. Our guests all had positive remarks and stated how beautiful everything was at the barn. The venue fulfilled our dream wedding.We would highly recommend this venue for any event especially a wedding. We were well pleased by the atmosphere of the venue, the upkeep of the grounds and the hospitality of the owners. The grounds are just amazing and deliver a rare opportunity for outstanding photos. Our guests were allowed to stroll the grounds and enjoy Muddy Paws Marsh and Penns Creek. Our guests all had positive remarks and stated how beautiful everything was at the barn. The venue fulfilled our dream wedding. -
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Elizabeth Sent on 10/19/20185 out of 5 rating
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Ventura Smith Wedding 2018
I originally had booked a different reception barn for our wedding this October. Me and my husband currently live in San Diego, California and were doing most of our planning from across the country. Just two weeks before my wedding my parents told me about this beautiful event space and how we need it for our wedding. TWO WEEKS BEFORE MY WEDDING?!? Are you kidding!! Not even seeing the location I gave my parents full responsibility to get everything changed in just two weeks’ time. The Thursday before my wedding was the first time I saw the venue. I was blown away. Not only was it CLEAN and beautiful. But it has a separate area for cocktails, bar, and even a kitchen for our catering team. They did everything right while creating this beautiful space. On the day of our wedding we had an outrageous amount of compliments on the space and how beautiful it was. Greg and Mary Kay, the owners, were nothing short of amazing as well. They were so accommodating, asking if there was anything they could do to help, Mary Kay took pictures and EVEN HELPED ME IN A BUSSEL EMERGENCY (Thank you so much!!). I am not much for writing reviews but I felt like it was absolutely necessary given the amount of joy this event space gave me, my family, and guests. I call Penns Valley my home. And I am so excited for this gem of a venue to add such a value to the place I grew up. I would recommend this event space to anyone in the Centre County area looking for a beautiful, CLEAN, and accommodating place to celebrate.
Thank you so much Mary Kay and Greg for helping create the best day of my life.. IN JUST TWO WEEKS TIME. I am forever grateful.
I originally had booked a different reception barn for our wedding this October. Me and my husband currently live in San Diego, California and were doing most of our planning from across the country. Just two weeks before my wedding my parents told me about this beautiful event space and how we need it for our wedding. TWO WEEKS BEFORE MY WEDDING?!? Are you kidding!! Not even seeing the location I gave my parents full responsibility to get everything changed in just two weeks’ time. The Thursday before my wedding was the first time I saw the venue. I was blown away. Not only was it CLEAN and beautiful. But it has a separate area for cocktails, bar, and even a kitchen for our catering team. They did everything right while creating this beautiful space. On the day of our wedding we had an outrageous amount of compliments on the space and how beautiful it was. Greg and Mary Kay, the owners, were nothing short of amazing as well. They were so accommodating, asking if there was anything they could do to help, Mary Kay took pictures and EVEN HELPED ME IN A BUSSEL EMERGENCY (Thank you so much!!). I am not much for writing reviews but I felt like it was absolutely necessary given the amount of joy this event space gave me, my family, and guests. I call Penns Valley my home. And I am so excited for this gem of a venue to add such a value to the place I grew up. I would recommend this event space to anyone in the Centre County area looking for a beautiful, CLEAN, and accommodating place to celebrate.
Thank you so much Mary Kay and Greg for helping create the best day of my life.. IN JUST TWO WEEKS TIME. I am forever grateful.
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Eden Sent on 08/07/20195 out of 5 rating
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Beautiful venue
My husband and I got married in April 2018 at The Historic Barn at Cooke Tavern. The barn is beautiful inside and out-- Mary Kay and Greg were flexible during the entire wedding process and were delightful to work with! With nearly 200 guests, there was plenty of parking available and the outside space offered additional seating and space for guests to socialize in a casual setting. We definitely recommend this venue!My husband and I got married in April 2018 at The Historic Barn at Cooke Tavern. The barn is beautiful inside and out-- Mary Kay and Greg were flexible during the entire wedding process and were delightful to work with! With nearly 200 guests, there was plenty of parking available and the outside space offered additional seating and space for guests to socialize in a casual setting. We definitely recommend this venue!-
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Tom S. Sent on 10/21/20195 out of 5 rating
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The most perfect day!
We couldn't have imagined a more perfect location for our wedding. The Williams could not have more accommodating, the facility layout, especially the outdoor porch off the second floor was perfect!
Thank you for an amazing setting to start forever together!!We couldn't have imagined a more perfect location for our wedding. The Williams could not have more accommodating, the facility layout, especially the outdoor porch off the second floor was perfect!
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Beautiful wetlands and barn. Was the perfect location in penns valley.Beautiful wetlands and barn. Was the perfect location in penns valley. -
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