Lakeside rustic barn with modern amenities
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Jay C Schill
OWNER
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Nestled in the serene beauty of Clark, PA, Amazing Grace Barn at Lakeside embodies modern elegance intertwined with rustic allure. This family-owned venue redefines traditional wedding spaces, offering couples an enchanting setting to manifest their dream celebration. Conveniently accessible from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, and Erie, its captivating ambiance amidst rolling hills ensures a sought-after destination. Committed to personalized celebrations, this venue crafts unforgettable moments against a backdrop of curated design elements that reflect each couple's individuality.
The Amazing Grace Barn at Lakeside offers a versatile wedding canvas, accommodating up to 230 guests. Blending indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly, the venue provides a picturesque backdrop for ceremonies surrounded by nature. Couples can choose from multiple options for their celebration, from the outdoor ceremonial space—customizable to suit personal styles—to covered alternatives for unpredictable weather. Rustic design elements like wine barrels and centerpieces enhance the setting, adding character to the celebrations.
At Amazing Grace Barn at Lakeside, a commitment to tailored experiences defines their approach. Beyond the stunning backdrop, the venue offers flexibility in catering choices, permitting food trucks or various catering options. Embracing the couple's vision, the venue allows freedom in selecting preferred vendors. To ensure a hassle-free experience for guests, the venue provides information and block room pricing for nearby accommodation options. With a focus on personalized attention, the team ensures every detail aligns with the couple's desires, making their special day an unforgettable affair.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Planning
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2026 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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Meet the team
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- Jay SchillOwnerIt's a family affair for us! We are a family of four and we love hosting familes at our barn venue and property. We take pride in our property and providing the highest level of service to our guests is always our number one priority!
- Mary SchillOwnerI have spent most of my career caring for patients in the hospital as a Registered Nurse. I love our family business and interacting with brides and their families to make their special day all that it should be all!
- Lexi VanceVenue CoordinatorLexi is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in hospitality management with a speciality in wedding coordination. Lexi became the full time venue manager for AGB in 2025 after serving as a full time intern for a year. Lexi is a native of Rootstown Ohio.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.020 reviews
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Amazing Grace Barn is a beautiful, well-maintained rustic venue with many photo ops and a large bridal suite, creating a warm, picturesque setting. Staff are consistently praised as friendly, attentive, and helpful, making events run smoothly and stress-free. A few mentioned the day-of coordinator felt overpriced and one staff member could seem pushy, but most strongly recommend the venue.Review photos
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Ashley M
5.0
6/25/2026
We got married here on June 14th. It’s very affordable
Hannah H
5.0
6/16/2026
We got married at Amazing Grace Barn on May 23, 2026! We absolutely fell in love with the venue and all the amenities! Jay & his family along with Lexi (event coordinator) are so e...
asy to work with and made our day so special! We did not have the best weather but Lexi made sure our day was still perfect! From beginning to end, we felt so supported by AGB staff. If you are looking for the most beautiful barn venue, I highly recommend AGB!!!
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Elissa T
5.0
5/12/2026
Amazing Grace Barn was absolutely amazing! My husband and I are so thankful for the staff helping us to make our day everything we wanted! Lexi was wonderful with our family and gu...
ests and was there for everything we needed and more, I would recommend this venue to everyone!
Response from Amazing Grace Barn at Lakeside on 05/29/2026
Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing AGB! We loved hosting you all and...
wish you the best life of happiness! We appreciate you very much!
AGB Team
Anthony L
5.0
10/29/2025
This place was fantastic, they were on top of everything start to finish , if your looking for a stress free experience where they offer a coordinator day of your event this is you...
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Hanna H
5.0
10/15/2025
We had our wedding at Amazing Grace Barn in Clark, PA, and it truly was the perfect day! Jay and the entire staff were absolutely incredible — so accommodating, attentive, and kind...
from start to finish. They made sure everything ran smoothly so we didn’t have to worry about a single thing and could just enjoy the day. The venue itself is beautiful and has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We can’t recommend Amazing Grace Barn enough for anyone looking for the perfect place to celebrate their wedding ceremony and reception!
Kevin J
5.0
10/12/2025
We couldn’t have asked for anything better, Jay & his wife went above and beyond to make sure we had the perfect wedding day.
DJ M
5.0
10/12/2025
From start to finish, the team at Amazing Grace Barn made our job as the wedding DJ an absolute pleasure. The venue itself is stunning, but the real magic is in the details they ma...
nage so well. Even with a packed house, the entire space—especially the high-traffic bathrooms—was kept in flawless condition all night long. Their team was incredibly responsive and proactive, making sure every aspect of the event ran smoothly. It's rare to see a venue operate with such efficiency and grace under pressure. We cannot recommend them highly enough to our couples and fellow vendors!
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Autumn N
5.0
9/23/2025
We definitely picked the perfect venue for our wedding! Jay, Mary, and Lexi were all absolutely amazing! Very helpful, easy to contact, and so personable on many levels! They helpe...
d restock cookies, the bar, and had clean up basically done for us by the end of the night! If anyone is looking and wants a place that just makes you feel right at home and makes your day so worry free please reach out to them and book!
Amanda H
5.0
8/14/2025
My good friend had a wedding at this beautiful venue last weekend! The owners and staff were so attentive and helpful during the entire day! I had the pleasure of being her wedding...
coordinator for the day and they helped me so much to make sure her day was perfect for her. From the ceremony to the reception every detail was so beautiful! Definitely a wonderful place to have a wedding at!
Andrew W
5.0
7/27/2025
Absolutely beautiful place would recommend to anyone looking for a cute place to get married. Jay and Mary were awesome !!
Sarah A
5.0
7/26/2025
I was the photographer for a recent wedding at Amazing Grace Barn. First, Jay & Mary were so wonderful to work with- welcoming and friendly and went out of their way to adjust the...
set up for some photos. Plus, the venue itself offers a VARIETY of photo ops! It's a dream location for couples who want a relaxed, country setting with plenty of character! Highly recommend!!
Ethan W
5.0
7/26/2025
Jay and Mary did everything possible to make our day perfect! They were both extremely flexible and willing to accommodate all of our needs. Their communication skills were spectac...
ular. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful venue with better owners. Thanks Jay and Mary!
Joseph B
5.0
7/25/2025
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We recently attended a wedding at Amazing Grace Barn, and it was absolutely incredible! From the moment we arrived, we were blown away by the beauty of the venue and the...
surrounding grounds. Everything was so well maintained and thoughtfully laid out—it made for a perfect setting for such a special day.
The service was top-notch, with a staff that was kind, professional, and attentive throughout the entire event. Whether it was coordinating behind the scenes or helping guests, they made everything run smoothly and stress-free.
The barn itself is stunning—rustic charm meets elegant detail in the best way. Between the peaceful countryside setting and the cozy, yet classy vibe inside, it created a magical atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.
If you're looking for a venue that combines beauty, warmth, and excellent service, Amazing Grace Barn is it. Highly recommend!
Jana B
5.0
7/25/2025
The venue was beautiful and well-maintained, with a great atmosphere. Everything was organized and flowed smoothly. The staff was friendly and professional, and it really made for ...
an enjoyable evening. A great place for a celebration!
Allissa P
5.0
7/24/2025
It was a dream to have had my wedding at Amazing Grace Barn. Jay and Mary go above and beyond to make your day memorable and special. Jay was always super helpful and responsive. ...
I appreciate their commitment to making the day beautiful for whatever wedding planning ideas you have! Whether it was help with setting up, adjustments to table numbers, even help with cake cutting and starting the fire- they were there! The bridal suite was incredible - getting ready in it was truly Pinterest-perfect. The grooms suite my husband loved and the set up of everything was beautiful. We love the patio lights and the colors in the barn. The ceremony was set up beautifully. Jay is someone who has your back and Mary has it under control and will help you get it done!
Definitely people you want to have around on a big day! I can’t recommend AGB enough and I am so grateful to have had our wedding at Amazing Grace Barn!
Angela L
5.0
7/18/2025
The venue is beautiful! The newly built bridal suite is very large and lovely, it has 3 vanity stations plus a huge full length mirror, making hair and makeup a breeze. The owner...
s were great about communication and extremely helpful through the whole wedding experience. We loved that we could choose our own caterer, big bonus! I would recommend this venue without hesitation.
Chloe E
5.0
7/03/2025
We couldn’t ask for a more perfect wedding! Everything went extremely smooth and according to plan. Jay and his wife (the owners) went above and beyond to make sure our day was per...
fect. The staff were amazing, everyone was super kind and helpful. The venue alone was absolutely gorgeous, all of our guests were in love with it! I’d recommend this to anyone and everyone!
Heather K
5.0
6/07/2025
Beautiful venue, Mary and Jay are very nice and willing to help. I first toured the venue before most of the upgrades. Prior to the bathrooms, bridal suite, and paved drive. They h...
ave done a wonderful job with it and are easy to work with.
Lindsay Z
5.0
5/17/2025
Jay and Mary were amazing to work with. They answered and all questions I had, the venue was absolutely beautiful and everything they said would get done did! We were very impresse...
d with the venue, the work they did and overall the organization that they had to making sure we along with our guests had an amazing day!
Response from Amazing Grace Barn at Lakeside on 05/19/2025
Thank you Lindsay for your kind review! We appreciate you trusting us when many of our ide...
as were still a concept and not reality yet as we work hard to continuous improve the venue. We are glad you had a great day! Your family friends were all so kind. Thanks again for choosing us! Cheers to many years of a happy and healthy marriage!
Amanda C
5.0
11/09/2024
We absolutely loved having our reception at Amazing Grace and working with Jay was great!
the only thing I will say is...well 2 small things.
1. His wife was a little too pushy a...
bout the way she thought we should have things. She may have meant well, but she came off as pushy and not very kind. It seemed like she thought that her way was the best way and we should just do what she thought.
2. We paid a LOT of extra money for the "day of coordinator", and overall Jay's daughter and her husband who were there as our coordinators were wonderful, it wasn't worth the extra price we paid. It was nice to not have to clean up our trash, but for her to only do basics such as picking up trash, helping with plates, etc. It just was very overpriced. My (bonus) mom did a lot more as a "coordintor" than she did. My mom was the one who made sure the DJ did everything he was supposed to, she made sure the caterer was on top of everything, she helped the caterer fix my cake when the baker delivered it unfinished, she tried to make sure thw bartenders passed out the champagne(which still didn't happen). Jay's daughter was the one being paid to do those things, at least that's what was stated in the contract. So while it was nice to have her there to help with small things, I would have been better off spending that money on an actual coordinator.
Those are my only complaints, but overall it was truly beautiful and Jay was super friendly and understanding and accommodating! Would highly recommend this venue!!
Response from Amazing Grace Barn at Lakeside on 11/19/2024
Amanda, thank you for the review. We also enjoyed having you guys as well. Appreciate you ...
guys choosing us very much. I do want to clarify a few things about the day of coordinator option you guys added for others when they read this review. That package is not designed for us to handle the MC stuff with your DJ, the toasting of the champagne with the bartenders etc. Those things are coordinated by you with your vendors before your wedding day. Our goal for the same day coordinator is to assist with your vendors to make sure they arrive and set up on time, assist with parking (especially on rain dates, we valet cars), reception assistance with trash, bathrooms, fire pit area and any requests made around equipment during the night. We also assist with bussing the tables, gathering linens and all Clean up when the evening is over. It is really designed for you to be able to take your personal belongings and leave at the end of the night. We are very sorry you did not find value in this add on. Thanks again for choosing us and for your generous comments about our venue! We wish you and Bobby an awesome marriage. I also very much appreciate you leaving a bottle of Crown behind for us! Cheers to you and Bobby for many years!
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