Clifty Inn

Clifty Inn & the Falls Restuarant

4.4

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We hosted a 50-person wedding there in May, using the patio and overlook rooms for ceremony and reception. Everything was amazing. It was fun working with Kasey and Bogie because at times they seemed just as excited as we were. Everything was set up how we had requested it, including the outside chairs, and they worked with the rental company on our behalf to make it so. The food was great, especially the roasted sweet potatoes and airline chicken. The sound system was good quality, and the TV was perfect for our slideshow. The serving staff was friendly and attentive, clearing out dishes as soon as they were finished. Everyone loved breakfast in the Hoffman room. It's a bit less fancy than the Overlook, but it was fine for our purposes. I'd recommend doing a send-off breakfast like ours if other couples have a weekend wedding there because it gave everyone a chance to say goodbye. Thanks for making it a great weekend!

Ethan R.

5.0

I don't have enough nice things to say about the staff at the Clifty Inn. I knew right away it was where I wanted to have our wedding ceremony, and I'm so happy we chose them. Leading up to the event I spoke with their coordinator, Kasey, over the course of probably a hundred emails. She was always fast to respond, kind, and communicative. She took so much off my plate with all the effort she put into organizing our day, and I am so grateful. We had our wedding ceremony outdoors in the patio area and our reception in the Overlook Room # 1. The patio is truly gorgeous. It felt like a fairytale to be married overlooking the water on a clear day. The reception room also had a beautiful view of the scenery outside, and plenty of space for my wedding party to host our karaoke reception. I worked mostly with Bogie on site to make sure everything went off without a hitch the day of, but truly every member of the staff was so accommodating and kind. They all went above and beyond. The catering was amazing, the bartender was so nice and helpful, even the staff at breakfast and dinner the day before treated us so well. Staying at the inn was a treat in and of itself. Our room was lovely and comfortable, and you cannot beat the view of the surrounding park from your window in the morning! Our family and others who attended my wedding have been so complimentary toward us, but we wouldn't have had such a wonderful wedding day if it weren't for the amazing venue and the amazing people there who helped make it happen. I really feel like I had a perfect wedding thanks to all of you. Thank you SO much!

Stevie S.

5.0

Clifty Inn is a charming wedding venue nestled within Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN. From full-service packages to flexible spaces, here, you can find everything you need to create the wedding you've always dreamed about. This team is proud to offer unforgettable experiences that blend a naturally beautiful setting with modern amenities and an elevated atmosphere. Clifty Inn overlooks the surrounding woodlands and features gorgeous views of the Ohio River as well as downtown Madison. The property presents a number of event areas to choose from, so you can customize the wedding that suits your vision. Tie the knot at the Riverfront Patio with the sparkling water as your background, before moving into one of their versatile function rooms. The Overlook is the largest space and has over 4,500 square feet to decorate to your liking. Here you can host a once-in-a-lifetime reception with all your loved ones and honor your love story in style. The Hoffman and Clifty rooms are also available for more intimate or smaller events. After your milestone occasion comes to an end, there are a number of comfortable rooms and suites for you and your guests to lodge in. The dedicated team at Clifty Inn would be delighted to create a seamless and successful experience, so you can focus on enjoying the event as it unfolds. Offering full-service catering and bar packages, the friendly staff makes planning that much easier. As well as weddings, Clifty Inn also hosts holiday parties, anniversaries, corporate events, and so much more. Reach out to the team to learn more!

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

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Amenities

Covered Outdoors Space

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

On-Site Accommodations

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Civil Union

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Backyard

Ballroom

Historic Venue

Hotel

Park

Restaurant

Trees

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Food & Catering

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4.4

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Ethan R

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5/21/2023

We hosted a 50-person wedding there in May, using the patio and overlook rooms for ceremony and reception. Everything was amazing. It was fun working with Kasey and Bogie because a...

t times they seemed just as excited as we were. Everything was set up how we had requested it, including the outside chairs, and they worked with the rental company on our behalf to make it so. The food was great, especially the roasted sweet potatoes and airline chicken. The sound system was good quality, and the TV was perfect for our slideshow. The serving staff was friendly and attentive, clearing out dishes as soon as they were finished. Everyone loved breakfast in the Hoffman room. It's a bit less fancy than the Overlook, but it was fine for our purposes. I'd recommend doing a send-off breakfast like ours if other couples have a weekend wedding there because it gave everyone a chance to say goodbye. Thanks for making it a great weekend!

Stevie S

4/29/2023

I don't have enough nice things to say about the staff at the Clifty Inn. I knew right away it was where I wanted to have our wedding ceremony, and I'm so happy we chose them. Lea...

ding up to the event I spoke with their coordinator, Kasey, over the course of probably a hundred emails. She was always fast to respond, kind, and communicative. She took so much off my plate with all the effort she put into organizing our day, and I am so grateful. We had our wedding ceremony outdoors in the patio area and our reception in the Overlook Room # 1. The patio is truly gorgeous. It felt like a fairytale to be married overlooking the water on a clear day. The reception room also had a beautiful view of the scenery outside, and plenty of space for my wedding party to host our karaoke reception. I worked mostly with Bogie on site to make sure everything went off without a hitch the day of, but truly every member of the staff was so accommodating and kind. They all went above and beyond. The catering was amazing, the bartender was so nice and helpful, even the staff at breakfast and dinner the day before treated us so well. Staying at the inn was a treat in and of itself. Our room was lovely and comfortable, and you cannot beat the view of the surrounding park from your window in the morning! Our family and others who attended my wedding have been so complimentary toward us, but we wouldn't have had such a wonderful wedding day if it weren't for the amazing venue and the amazing people there who helped make it happen. I really feel like I had a perfect wedding thanks to all of you. Thank you SO much!

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Brian Scott B

1/20/2022

Friendly and incredibly helpful, the staff went above and beyond what was expected. The setting is second to none. We had our service on the patio overlooking the river and downto...

wn Madison. Our guests were impressed by the service, view, and overall atmosphere.

Response from Clifty Inn on 01/21/2022

Thank you. It was a truly fun event. Loved the Wedgewood cake and Dr. Who topper. Best ...

Wishes!

Kristi S

8/07/2017

Our wedding at Clifty Inn was wonderful. It was a beautiful location, the food was great, and it worked well for us to have our out of town family able to stay there, and an added...

bonus that they could enjoy the park during the day before the wedding. I have two reasons for giving four stars instead of five: Unlike other venues we looked at, they did not offer coordination services. Kim, the sales director, was very helpful and willing to go out of her way to make our day perfect, but there were multiple occasions where I would receive a response to an email with only some of my questions answered, or she would not remember a detail that we had already confirmed, sometimes more than once. The other issue was that our buffet was set up a little late. It was not a huge deal, but since we were actually running early it meant that we had guests waiting in line with no food to serve them. That being said, our wedding day was wonderful, and the staff was all very friendly and helpful. If we had to make the decision over, we would choose Clifty Inn again without hesitation.

Lauren A

5/01/2012

My wedding reception at the Clifty Inn was fabulous. It turned out great. Great food, great service, and great atmosphere. Although it turned out so great, it was not easy gettin...

g to that point. We had 2 food tastes before the wedding, each of which were TERRIBLE. The food tasted worse than nursing home food. I cried over the fact that I would have to serve that food to my guests, let alone pay $20 per person for the buffett. My guests had a really hard time booking rooms. (most of our guests were from out of town and had never been to Madison). They would call and be told to call back the next day bc the receptionist could see that there were rooms open in the block, but couldn't figure out how to book the rooms, so they needed someone else to do it. Everything we planned with them was an issue. Including them charging the guests to pay the $5 park fee for our event. The beautiful venue was not worth the stress caused by the event manager throughout the whole process. Only book this venue if you have a lot of money to waste and a lot of time to spend arguing.

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1650 Clifty Hollow Rd, Madison, IN

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