The Barn at Whitney's Farm Reviews

I have been dreaming of having a wedding here for many years, and it did not disappoint! Having everything on site was so convenient and really made the experience for myself and my guests that much better! Jessi was the absolute best wedding planner/day of coordinator that a bride could ever ask for. She helped to make sure that every detail of my day was perfect! Would highly recommend getting married here if you can!!

Whitney’s inn is a must for your wedding!! I fell in love immediately when I toured it. We got married here on 10/21/23 and it was so perfect. It did end up raining, but Don, the owner, made sure that we had a beautiful indoor space that was better than I even imagined! The staff is very professional and friendly. They answered all of our questions day off and made sure the day went smoothly! Communication is amazing and trust me, once you see this venue, you’ll understand how gorgeous and unique it is. Also the food was INCREDIBLE. All my guests were absolutely amazed with the barn, the food, and just the atmosphere in general. We had a blast the entire weekend hanging out on the property! I will definitely be back to stay at the inn and visit all the amazing people we met there! If you’re looking for a super unique and beautiful spot to get married, seriously look no further! Whitney’s is top tier!

My daughter was married at Whitney's on 06.18.22 and it was the perfect weekend. Don and crew were wonderful! The food was delicious, and the venue was perfect for gathering friends and family. Their hospitality was outstanding!! We had so much fun!!! I highly recommend Whitneys!!!!!!

We recommend everyone consider Whitney’s Inn at Jackson for their wedding!

This past month, our big day (well, big weekend) was celebrated in Whitney’s onsite rustic barn, the Shovel Handle Pub. Our guests didn’t hold back, they loved Whitney’s!

After my finance and I engaged in 2020 we embarked on what others have heralded as a stressful and arduous process; the search for a wedding venue. Our search criteria was simple; tasty food, aesthetic and comfortable venue, reasonably priced, and did we mention great food?

Fortunately for us, we connected with venue owner/operator Don Bilger early in our search and he helped to make the choice easy. Whitney’s Inn at Jackson was where we wanted to enjoy the wedding rehearsal, ceremony, reception, AND farewell breakfast with 100 of our closest family and friends.

During the planning process, Don and his team members Lori and Jennifer were both consultative and responded timely as we orchestrated our wedding weekend:
Don helped us to block off rooms both at the venue and locally in greater Jackson NH
All of the referrals provided were excellent, from groovy DJ Michael O’Neill to delicious Elvios Pizza for the reception's late night snack salvation
He helped our friend become an ordained minister to better embrace an intimate ceremony
and much more!

We live south of Boston, MA about 3 hours away and many of our guests ventured far and wide to join us. Jennifer and her team hosted a “Welcome Dinner” for 75 guests the night of the rehearsal which gave us the unique opportunity to spend more time with our guests. It was almost like we had (2) weddings in one!

Bartenders both nights were friendly, quick to make a well poured cocktail, and made having an open bar fun for all.

The afternoon of the wedding day ceremony, mother nature changed her mind only 5 minutes before the walk down the aisle, initially set to take place in the landscaped, wooded area. The Whitney’s Inn staff moved quickly to prepare the alternate, indoor ceremony site and in short order, the space looked beautiful, guests were seated, and we all enjoyed our ceremony.

Many of our guests are “foodies” and throughout the night we were told by many that the Whitney's kitchen presented the best wedding fare they have ever had! Do yourselves, and your guests the favor by passing the lamb lollipops and petite crab cakes. We are still in negotiations with Don in an effort for him to share with us the recipe for the steak tips. I expect you will find yourself in the same position! They were incredible.

We could trail on about how wonderful Don and the Whitney’s Inn at Jackson team delivered but I encourage you to reach out, tour the site, and see for yourself!

Feel free to message us if interested in any additional feedback; Mr. & Mrs. Bell. robertjamesbell212@gmail.com.

We're so happy that we decided to get married at the Whitney! We couldn't have dreamt of a more perfect setting. My husband and I and all of our friends and family who joined us during our stay at the Whitney were absolutely staggered by the beauty and charm of this place. Many people described the woodland ceremony and Shovel Handle as a 'fairy-tale setting' and we couldn't agree more. The look of awe on our guests faces when they stepped into the Shovel Handle pub and saw the uniqueness of the space and all the beautiful lights was priceless. Don and his team made sure everything ran perfectly for both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding itself. The staff is so experienced with hosting weddings; on the morning of the wedding when things are hectic and vendors are running late and the bride is getting overwhelmed, Don and his team knew exactly how to smooth things over to get everything back on track. Everyone was so calm and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. All of our guests couldn't stop raving about the delicious food, the comfortable rooms and hospitality. We will definitely be back to celebrate anniversaries, as will many of our friends and family who, like us, absolutely fell in love with this magical place!

I cannot find the words to describe how incredible this venue is! Don is amazing at running weddings! I knew when I first looked at the Whitney's Inn that I loved the venue, the woods, the Shovel Handle, and the fact that our guests could take over the whole inn for the weekend. Don made everything so easy to plan and coordinate and was great to work with when we had to postpone because of Covid. My bridesmaids and I utilized the salon downstairs and Maria and Nina were a dream to work with (and they worked miracles on all of us!) My wedding was perfect from start to finish and I cannot think of anything I would have done differently. The pig roast welcome dinner kicked off the weekend with lots of fun and the food was delicious! We have had so many guests tell us it was the most fun they had ever had! I wish I could go back and relive every second! I highly recommend the Whitney's Inn and working with Don and Maria!

If you are looking for a rustic style wedding - look no further! Whitney’s is the most beautiful, relaxed, and affordable venue! We loved how the whole weekend, we did not have to leave the inn and could have each event throughout the weekend at different locations on the property! They have a hair salon onsite which is also super convenient and they do a great job. We loved having the Inn to ourselves for the weekend as we were able to take over the whole Inn with just our guests! Not only is the venue & location beautiful, but the staff are genuine, hard working, and actually care about making your day perfect. Don, the owner, works hands on during your wedding to make sure it all goes smoothly. Also the food is delicious!! Highly recommend!

From the moment we stepped into Whitney’s Inn, we absolutely loved the feel of the venue and the friendliness of the staff. Don was fantastic at responding quickly and at working with us (and our many questions) and preparing for the day. Between Don, Joe, Dana, Lori, and Jennifer everything was handled very well, making it much easier for us to plan our wedding. The weekend went so smoothly, everyone enjoyed themselves, and our guests can’t stop raving about the absolutely delicious food! We could not have asked for a better wedding weekend and it’s all because of the wonderful people at Whitney’s Inn! Thank you so incredibly much. Jade and Caleb Loiselle

My husband Scott and I were blown away by how awesome Don and his staff Whitney’s Inn were. Everything was beyond perfect, they made things so easy and stress free for us. They we very accommodating and so easy to work with. I honestly cannot say enough about how nice everything was and how well organized they were. We feel beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to get married here. We can’t wait to go back and stay again someday. We loved everything about this venue, highly recommend choosing them for your wedding!

Don and his staff were incredible!! Our wedding was seamless because they took control of so many things I was worried about!!! From the ceremony to the reception to the whole weekend it was amazing and I wish I could live through it over again!

I cannot say enough about our experience at Whitney’s for our December wedding. The food, staff and whole experience was more than we could have dreamed. Don and his staff made everyone feel at home at the inn for our wedding weekend. Not one detail was missed and the whole event was so well run we never worried for a second. The venue is the most picturesque New Hampshire mountain location and I cannot say enough about the food (family and friends are still raving) but the most valuable to us was how amazing the staff was. The staff thought of everything and was nothing but kind and responsive. I cannot imagine having spent the most important day of my life anywhere else.

We've known Don for years and have been to the pub and had multiple parties with him for our office, so I know he does a great job....but what they did for our wedding was above and beyond spectacular! The planning beforehand was so easy entering everything we needed and wanted on a google doc that would update immediately. I swear Don has ESP or something because every time on the wedding weekend I had any question or hesitation about where I needed to be, he would appear and take care of EVERYTHING. The whole team took so much stress off of my plate with their skill and finesse. The food is AMAZING - I've never been to a wedding where the food was really great, but the steak tips and chicken cordon bleu are to die for. And to top it all off the venue was beyond gorgeous with the fall colors and twinkle lights throughout the rafters of the barn. We had multiple vendors who hadn't done any weddings there say they've never seen a venue go so above and beyond and that they will be recommending the Whitney to their clients too! I wish we could get married there over and over!

I cannot recommend Whitney's Inn enough for your wedding venue! If you luck outdoors, rustic, and fall foliage, a Fall wedding at Whitney's is a no brainer! All of the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is perfect, and you have the entire property to yourself. They have done so many weddings and have so many different options for you, that it makes planning stress free. I'd work with Whitney's over and over again, and don't have one complaint! Tons of our guests said it was the best venue they have ever been to and I have to agree! We had the most amazing wedding weekend, and a lot of that goes to Whitney's and their staff for making it so perfect. Thank you thank you thank you!

We had our wedding at Whitney's Inn on September 30th, 2017. I could not have asked for a more perfect place to have our wedding. We were beyond happy that we chose this place to have our special day at. When we first viewed the venue, we loved Don & his staff and their casual personalities and knew immediately that this place was for us. Don & his staff worked with us for room & food accommodations & also gave great tips & tricks to get rooms booked. We live 2 hours away from the venue so planning for a venue you have only seen a handful of times was difficult. But our recap meeting with Don was beyond helpful & calmed my nerves. Don was in control of everything & it all went smoothly. My husband and I are more than grateful for Don & Whitney's Inn & Shovel Handle Pub. We will forever recommend Whitney's Inn & Don & his staff to future couples getting married!! If Don happens to read this, I hope he knows we are coming back soon to visit & enjoy to the pub again! We will forever love this place!

From the minute my (now) husband and I walked into Whitney's Inn and met Don, we knew we wanted to have our wedding there. Don and his staff were so accommodating and flexible with any and all ideas we had for our wedding weekend. The grounds were beautiful, with many options to hold the ceremony and 27 guest rooms onsite so we could hold half of our guests there, and they held their sister inn down the road (Inn at Jackson) for our guests as well. The ambiance in the Shovel Handle Pub is just the right mix of elegant and cozy (perfect for the rustic elegant theme we were looking for), and the food is delicious! The day/night went off without a hitch (even with mother nature's fury). The team at Whitney's Inn were so patient with me while I decided whether or not to keep the ceremony outdoors or move inside for plan B. Even though there is a wedding there every weekend, they made us feel like we were the only bride and groom they knew this year! Our guests are still raving about the ambiance, the personal inclusive feel and of course the food! I would definitely recommend Whitney's Inn to anyone planning a wedding in the white mountain region.

We got married at the Shovel Handle Pub at Whitney's Inn on NYE 2014. Throughout the planning process and the booking of the hotels I was in constant contact with the employees of Whitneys Inn and Don. There was never a question too complicated or a request that went unanswered. Having our closest family and friends at the Inn from Monday to Thursday was the best part of the experience, everyone had a blast, families reconnected, my husbands family and my family formed bonds that had not yet been established. By the time the actual wedding came along (our wedding fell on Wednesday night), we felt no pressure at all as we had quality time with most of our guests leading up to the reception. Guests arrived at the Inn where they were treated to Hot Chocolate to take with them to the ceremony, from there the were escorted out to their seats where propane heaters were set along the middle of the seats outside for extra warmth. After the cermony guests were invited into the cocktail area of the Inn that was beautifully decorated with holiday décor and roaring fireplaces. Passed Hors D'oeuvres and drinks from the bar quickly were in everyone's hands. Our immediate families were escorted to the pub for pictures where drinks and food were waiting for us....not a detail was missed. The pub was magical! The four floors I was previously nervous about ended up being my favorite feature....the pub had twinkle lights everywhere and it wasn't until I got my pictures back that I noticed even more detail. There was a unique and gorgeous detail in every inch of space. The food and staff were outstanding, I had 6 executive chefs and multiple waitresses, as guests at my wedding. They are incredibly picky everytime they eat another chefs food and there was nothing but rave reviews, not only from them but from all of our family and friends. I would recommend the whole experience to anyone looking for a unique and cozy venue and Inn, with fantastic service start to finish!

Jason and I had the perfect wedding weekend at the Whitney's Inn the weekend of August 9th. Don and his staff go above and beyond to make your wedding ideas/dreams possible... all of the planning and preparations were easy and enjoyable because of this expert team. Our guests came in on Friday and the whole inn was ours for the weekend. We had a welcome cookout on Friday for our guests- the food was delicious (which was the theme for the weekend) and we were able to enjoy the beautiful night by the property's stream in a covered picnic shelter. Hanging lights added just the right touch to make the evening magical.
The day of the wedding was spectacular! The amazing breakfast offered to guests was the perfect way to start the day. The staff did a fabulous job getting the already beautiful decor of the Shovel Handle Pub just right. The grounds were beautiful for our outside ceremony and we were assigned a server who feed us drinks and apps while we were getting our photos done. The food, as I said, was incredible. Countless guests reported it was the best food they had ever enjoyed at a wedding! The sirloin tips and mashed potatoes were my faves!! The night went off without a hitch- the Shovel Handle is the ultimate setting for a stunning rustic-chic wedding. The night ended with pizza by the fire- what could be better than that?
All of our guests kept raving about the weekend, and are still raving almost two weeks later. I can't even begin to thank Don and his staff for all the work and time they put in to creating such a memorable weekend!
Tracey
Colchester, VT

My husband and I have spent many weekends at Whitney's Inn throughout our relationship, and we knew from the very first time we stayed there that we had found an extremely special place. After we got engaged and it came time to start planning, we knew that Whitney's would be the perfect place to have our wedding... and they exceeded our expectations. Don made everything so easy throughout the entire process. Every question we had or recommendation we needed, Don had the perfect answer. He has a team of All Stars that do their best to make your wedding as perfect as possible. Our family and friends couldn't get over how beautiful the Inn was and we still continue to hear about how amazing the whole weekend was. Thank you Don and Whitney's Inn for giving us the perfect wedding weekend! We'll see you soon!

My husband and I will forever have so much love for Whitney's Inn!! We had our wedding here on 11/11/23 and Don and their entire team made our wedding an absolute dream come true. From our first visit to the venue, to returning for the tasting event, to the big weekend itself..this place became a second home to us. It was the most charming, warm and cozy venue for hosting our rustic fall wedding, and the prices were more than reasonable compared to other venues we were seeing. Don and his team were receptive and willing to do anything within their power to address every idea, question, detail and concern that we had (Don literally upgraded all the string lights before our wedding because he knew how much we loved them). It was also important to us to find an LGBTQ+ Supporting venue, and we truly felt part of the Whitney's Inn family by the end.
In November, we had no idea if we were going to have our ceremony at the Woodland Ceremony Site with the cold. After some back and forth planning, we made the call to do it outside on the wedding day, and Don and the entire team switched gears and had everything ready in no time! Not only was it the right call, but despite the cold, we had blankets for our guests and they couldn't stop talking about how gorgeous the ceremony was (and the pictures certainly back that up!) Having accommodations on-site (with so many nearby) was a no-brainer, including an actual salon for the women in our wedding party!! It felt like a little getaway with all of our favorite people, and there was so much for guests to do and explore on their own time. Having breakfast with everyone in the morning was also one of the more special moments from the weekend that I'll always remember. We went to the Red Fox for our rehearsal dinner, but they offer that as well!! Literally, it's a one-stop shop venue and Don has a great connection to vendors (shoutout to Dutch Bloemen Winkel and Autumn Nomad).
At first glance, it may seem humble and quaint, but it truly transformed for the wedding, and people could not stop talking about how special our wedding weekend was. The staff brought so much energy and charisma, and were fantastic! There are so many spaces for guests to enjoy sweet little moments. The barn was already gorgeous, but became totally transformed once all the lights, fireplace and candles, and flowers were all out. Can't speak highly enough. We were so sad once it was all over, and know that we'll be back for a visit in the future.

Don and his team are unmatched, a combination of perfection and relaxed! We took over the property for the whole weekend and would not change a thing. Rehearsal dinner was great, ceremony was perfect and the reception was so much fun! Don took care of every single detail leaving you comfortable and stress free. The venue is gorgeous, the food was delicious we would choose this venue again and again!

I can’t rave about Don, Maria, and the entire Whitney’s Inn staff enough! Everyone was so helpful and friendly the entire weekend. They made sure everything was taken care of, even our crazy friends and families’ last minute changes and requests. Maria’s salon is the perfect space for the bridesmaids to hang out and get ready and we used one of the cabins for the groomsmen. And, the food at the SHP is incredible! All of our guests commented on how wonderful their dinner was. Plus, everyone on the staff was just so friendly! Willing to help with anything and always smiling. 12/10!

Don put his blood, sweat and tears into making our wedding weekend the most spectacular weekend of our lives. It was truly priceless to have all of our most important people on site for the entire weekend. Don ran everything flawlessly from breakfast each morning, to our rehersal and lovely welcome dinner on Friday evening, to our stunning wedding ceremony and reception on Saturday evening. There was an issue with one of the rooms and we were notified immediately before check-in on Friday and the issue was remedied. Several of our guests room ACs weren't functioning properly so the staff had fans and window AC units on standby. The morning of our wedding, our DJ suffered a medical emergency and Don immediately got on the phone to try to secure a last minute DJ service. During our initial meeting with Don, the thing that stuck out to me the most was Don's statement "if you're looking for hoity toity, we are not your venue". It's a 200 year old beautifully rustic space with lots of character, and Don and his staff will absolutely transform it into a weekend wedding to remember!

We had our wedding at Whitneys on 6.18.2022 and LOVED it. We loved having the inn to ourselves with family and friends, it made for a truly perfect wedding weekend! The food and service at our welcome party, reception, and farewell breakfast was exceptional. The staff at the Inn was SO friendly and accommodating. We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend.

Our wedding was hands down the best day of our lives and a huge part of that was due to the team at Whitney’s Inn! During the planning process, Lori was incredibly helpful in answering all of our detailed questions in preparation for the wedding. And as we got closer to the wedding weekend, Jennifer and Don also got more involved to ensure everything was coming along to our liking. I met with Don soon before the wedding weekend and he did a great job of putting me at ease! He gave his opinion where needed and was super flexible on things I requested as well. We first had our rehearsal dinner the night before the wedding at Whitney’s inn and they did such an amazing job from the food to the drinks. Don led the rehearsal portion and explained the process so well, it was such a weight off my shoulders having him take the lead! The wedding day ran so smoothly - from the hair and makeup in the salon on site to Don and co ensuring we stayed on our timeline. The food is ABSOLUTELY amazing and our guests went home raving about it. The next morning Whitney’s also provided breakfast which was a great time to say goodbye to most of our guests. Whitney’s inn is different from other venues because they act as a one stop shop where you can have all your events in one place (rehearsal dinner, hair/makeup, wedding, breakfast). And on top of all that, a majority of your guests can stay on right on site at the inn! They are a well oiled machine and know how to throw a good wedding. Could not recommend them enough, thank you to the Whitney’s Inn team for everything you did to make our weekend such a success!