A Must See! Romantic Private Setting.
$5,400 starting price
Kansas City Metro, Lawrence,
Service area
201 to 250 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
AWARD WINNER (1X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Countryside Chalet is a beautiful venue on 10 private acres providing a special setting to create lifetime memories for you and your guests. The venue includes a large estate house with 5 bedrooms and 51/2 bathrooms, an indoor climate controlled reception space with a large covered patio. The patio overlooks a multi-level terraced outdoor ceremony site with a beautiful pergola. Countryside Chalet allows outside vendors of your choice. Conveniently located in Linwood Kansas just 2 miles from the Johnson County line, 10 miles from Lawrence, and 15 miles from Kansas City. with easy access off of I-70.
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Handicap Accessible
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5.0
out of 5.034 reviews
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Countryside Chalet is highly praised by wedding guests for its stunning venue and accommodating owners, Michael and KaraJo. The weekend rental option allows for a relaxed setup and cleanup around the wedding day. Guests appreciate the included house for staying over, the beautiful landscape, and the various amenities on the property. The flexibility to choose vendors adds to the appeal of this enchanting venue for a memorable wedding experience.Review photos
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Laura S
5.0
11/27/2024
We had a November wedding with 120 guests at the Countryside Chalet and it was perfect! We had so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was. Everything you need is right there. We booked the venue for the weekend with a Saturday ceremony. It was a huge help to be able to set up the day before and clean up the day after. We were able to spend every minute of our wedding day focused on enjoying the day! The house was perfect for our wedding party to be together the entire weekend, it felt like a retreat with our closest friends and family. We highly recommend using Karlie as your day of coordinator, she is more than worth it. We loved this venue!
Kaitlyn S
5.0
11/25/2024
Countryside Chalet was the perfect venue for our wedding! Having the ability to setup the Friday prior to our wedding on Saturday allowed us to relax and enjoy our wedding day. Michael was very responsive and allowed us to visit the venue closer to our wedding date to finalize details for our layout and decor. We originally planned on having our ceremony outside, but due to the rain, had it inside. We did Oscar-style seating and it allowed us to have an intimate ceremony with 135 guests. This venue is top-notch and I would choose it again and again. Having the freedom to choose your own vendors allows for more wiggle room in the budget for the extras!
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Courtney U
5.0
11/11/2024
My wife Courtney and I got married at this wonderful place on 9 November 2024. We first met the owner, Michael Sprigg in November 2023 when we were looking at venues. We got a full tower of the property, a huge house and reception hall, and a full layout of what a wedding weekend would like there and we fell in love. We got to tour the property again in January after we confirmed our reservation for our wedding by invitation from Michael. Michael ensured we were in constant communication with upcoming payments, any changes to the property that were made, or reminders of what we needed to ensure our wedding was perfect. We were able to use the outdoor alter, and with the way the hill sits, our guests were able to see the entire wedding. The venue provided benches and sat on the hill looking down, as there are parts of the hill that were leveled to ensure amazing seating. The house itself held our families, some of our wedding party individuals, in total about 30 people in the spacious home. There was plenty of room on the property for the nieces and nephews to run around and not run into anyone. The venue provided security to help park cars and ensure no one got too rowdy during the reception. The reception hall had plenty of room to have all our guests, vendors, DJ booth, and dance floor without feeling crammed. This was about 175 people all together. We utilized their photo booth, which was a huge hit with our guests. I cannot recommend this place enough. We and our guests and families absolutely loved being here. It is worth the 3 day stay, hope the next couple who gets married here feels as special as we did celebrating our amazing day!
Payton D
5.0
10/30/2024
By far the COOLEST place to get married of all time. I recently had my wedding there and being able to stay at the house to get ready, then just walk across the driveway to the garden and reception hall was great. Honestly the drive up to the house from the entrance was even cool and made for good conversations after the event too. The owners make sure to have everything in order with wifi displayed and just all the little things done perfectly. The house is literally built perfectly for a wedding party with guys on the bottom half and girls on the top half. Bunch of AMAZING picture spots all around the property. Plenty of fire pits for those cool nights. Couldn't have picked a better spot.
Vendor response 10/31/2024
Payton, thank you for all of the compliments. Your wedding was amazing and I'm so glad we...
could be a little part of it.
Cristin K
5.0
7/22/2024
This was the most beautiful place! They were so helpful with all the questions we had and even allowed us to come revisit a couple of times throughout our planning process! Micheal and Kara Jo are literally the sweetest! Truly breathtaking venue!!
Vendor response 10/31/2024
Cristin, we truly enjoyed hosting your wedding. Thank you for the kind words, we try extr...
emely hard to be available and helpful to our couples.
Lindsey L
5.0
7/11/2024
A great venue, absolutely stunning! You get the house Friday-Sunday which makes setting up the day before the wedding easy, and we were able to have family over for a brunch on Sunday! The owners are great and accommodating! I would recommend this venue to anyone! We loved it!!
Vendor response 10/31/2024
Lindsey, thank you so much for taking the time to review our venue. I'm so glad you enjoy...
ed the property to it's fullest with the Chalet and Venue.
Amy H
5.0
11/07/2023
The entire weekend of our son’s wedding at the Countryside Chalet was amazing! The owners, Michael and KaraJo, were so kind, accommodating, and extremely helpful. The venue was beautiful and everything was so well cared for. All of our guests, and even the vendors, were so impressed with the grounds and location. The property has everything that you could possibly need, including a fire pit, croquet and cornhole. There was something for everyone. The wedding party was also able to spend the night in the beautiful house onsite both Friday and Saturday night so they could really enjoy the entire weekend together. The bridal suite was perfect for getting ready the morning of the wedding. Highly recommend!!
Vendor response 11/07/2023
Amy, we loved having your son's wedding at the Countryside Chalet. The decorations and se...
tup were exquisite.
Montana F
5.0
10/19/2023
This is the best place to get married! Not only do you have the pavilion/reception hall and the outdoor terrace, you have a huge house available to stay in to make your wedding easy and stress free. I highly recommend this venue for weddings! The owners were wonderful to work with!
Vendor response 11/01/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words Montana. It was a pleasure to have your wedding at t...
he Countryside Chalet.
K C
5.0
9/04/2023
Countryside Chalet was the PERFECT venue for our daughter and son in law's wedding in April! The property is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We had the property for the entire weekend and I would totally recommend going that route. We got there on Friday at noon and didn't leave until Sunday afternoon. It was perfectly relaxing and stress free to do it that way. We had time on Friday to set up for the wedding on Saturday and we had the rehearsal and dinner at the venue Friday evening. A food truck came and we had everything right there-- no travel, no stress! The wedding and reception on Saturday evening were absolutely perfect and beautiful! The house is big enough that we were able to stay and have family in the wedding stay for the weekend for less travel and stress. It was just perfect... kind of like a weekend getaway! The owners were absolutely delightful to work with and were so accommodating and helpful. On the wedding morning Michael came by to drop off pastries and mimosa fixings and he wished us well and asked if we needed anything. Very kind! I would 1000% recommend this venue to anyone!!
Vendor response 09/08/2023
Thank you so much for the kind words. Your wedding was beautiful and we are so happy you ...
had a relaxing wedding weekend.
Joshua B
5.0
4/12/2023
Michael and Kara Jo (the owners) are absolutely fantastic people and we’re very flexible and understanding with us. The house is beautiful and so is the venue. I would 100% recommend this to anyone. The value is outstanding and we could not find any where that beat it. BOOK HERE you won’t be disappointed.
Vendor response 04/12/2023
Josh / Ilani, Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure to have your wedding at our...
venue, the decorations and use of the space was amazing.
Jessica B
5.0
11/19/2022
The aabsolute BEST wedding venue location for a truly enchanted outdoor wedding!! Beautifully nested in the rolling hills of Eastern Kansas countryside, the site is private and quiet while conveniently accessible. The garden is magical! We did a receiving line through the garden with photos at the carriage and chess board- making it special and memorable for us and our guests. We enjoyed everything about staying there- soaking in the large bath tub and relaxing on the deck- the house was great! The large yard and basement area were just as perfect for our dogs! I am so happy we found this perfect venue for our destination wedding!! Thank you! 😊
Kamilla J
5.0
11/18/2022
Just booked The Chalet for our upcoming wedding and could not be more impressed already! The Venue space was beautiful and they did a great job of walking us through everything in detail. Love the packages they offer and ample time they give you to set up decorations, etc. Definitely takes a lot of stress away getting ready for the big day!
Mia G
5.0
8/02/2021
My husband and I got married here at the beginning of July and had the best time ever. The entire property is gorgeous and we had everything we needed in order to have a beautiful outdoor ceremony (even though there was an 80% chance of rain, it held off long enough!). We didn’t even want to leave on Sunday after staying all weekend. Choosing the weekend package allowed us to have a relaxing, almost stress free wedding. I had enough time Friday to set up the reception hall and with the help of my stepson, have a rehearsal and dinner. That evening a few of us sat on the front porch drinking wine and beer and just enjoying the night. I’ll never forget it. If you have the opportunity to choose a weekend package, do it. It’s so worth it. Gratia and family were so amazing to work with. They were so supportive and helpful but also let us do our thing. Our guests were also amazed at how beautiful everything was. They actually spent a lot of time enjoying the outdoor space more than the indoor space! Thank you so much for creating an unforgettable experience for us.
Alex B
5.0
5/17/2021
We could not say better things about this venue. First, the owners are AMAZING. They are flexible and quick to respond. We toured the venue at least 4/5 times after signing/before our wedding and they were happy to come let us in each time. We felt the price was extremely fair for all of the accommodations we received. There is no other venue in the area that has such an amazing weekend package.
Having the house on site was great because we were able to have all of our wedding party in one place for all the festivities and to prevent any unsafe driving.
Last, we were complimented all day about how beautiful the venue was and we couldn't agree more!
Vendor response 05/18/2021
That’s so great to hear! Thank you very much for the comments, it means a lot. Thank you!
Sandy V
5.0
4/06/2021
My DREAM Venue. We booked the weekend package and our families & wedding party enjoyed it! The hosts were super sweet, they made sure to check up on us the day of to make sure we were ok. I would totally recommend this venue if you are looking for a beautiful whimsical place all to yourself on your wedding day.
Vendor response 05/18/2021
Thank you for the kind words. So happy to hear you loved it!
Jenny M
5.0
10/29/2019
This is not just a venue, it's an experience. One we will cherish forever. The CC team was kind, flexible, and helpful from beginning to end. They went above and beyond to exceed all our expectations. The venue itself is stunning. A gorgeous property that is well maintained, clean, organized and has everything you could need. If they don't have it, they work with you to accommodate it. We would highly recommend the venue and team and are forever grateful for everything they did to make this weekend so special for us.
Thomas B
5.0
10/22/2019
My wife and I really enjoyed our wedding day with C.C. The entire staff team is incredible to work with and made the day very smooth. It was so easy to sit down and plan our day with the staff. The farm house was great for bridal party activities and getting ready as well. We wouldn't change a thing about our day!
Vendor response 10/22/2019
Thank you! So happy to hear it!
Debbie P
5.0
10/14/2019
Strongly recommend for your Wedding, and just about any social gathering eg Birthday, Retirement, Promotion even family reunion
Corporate events.
Staff was very pleasant to work with
Ellen S
5.0
9/16/2019
When I first visited Countryside Chalet I knew IMMEDIATELY that it was the perfect venue for our big day! The entire property is beautiful and the ceremony area is so nicely landscaped. The reception hall is gorgeous with its wooden beams and glass chandeliers. We decided to go with the overnight package and man was I glad we did! The house on the property was icing on the cake! We were able to host rehearsal dinner there and then my entire wedding party was able to spend the night afterwards and wake up there on wedding day! How perfect! The bridal suite is so nice and they even have large windows up there so I was able to look out and watch all the action while still being able to hide away! The team here at CC is amazing as well. They are so kind, helpful, and respond to questions quickly and professionally. It is apparent how much they care about their couples and will do everything they can to make sure they have their perfect day. They should definitley be proud! I cannot recommend Countryside Chalet enough!
Emily O
5.0
9/02/2019
We are SO glad we found the Countryside Chalet! Both of our families came from out of town for our wedding, and we really liked the idea of finding a venue that would allow us to stay with our families all weekend long. The CC has a beautiful house on site, which comfortably slept our families and some of our bridal party. We even hosted our rehearsal dinner at the house the night before the wedding! The ceremony and pavilion/reception areas on the property are well-maintained, private, and were perfect for our wedding of 110 guests. One of my favorite things about CC is the freedom you have to bring in whatever vendors you want. Several other venues we considered had limited set-up time and required you to use certain vendors -- which was a HUGE turn-off. We were able to choose the best vendors for our budget, and because we had the venue all weekend, we had ample time to set up the day before the wedding. I also cannot say enough wonderful things about Gratia, Bill, and Stephanie; they were truly a joy to work with. From our initial walk-through to our big day, they were so kind, responsive, and attentive to our questions and needs. We received so many compliments on our venue, and we were so happy with how the whole weekend turned out. If you want to have a beautiful, fun, stress-free wedding, choose the Countryside Chalet!!
Shannon L
5.0
7/07/2019
This. Is. The. Perfect. Venue! Seriously it’s gorgeous, the owners couldn’t be nicer, and it allows you so much flexibility. Book here! We had the best wedding!
Bailey A
5.0
10/30/2018
My husband and I could not be happier that we chose Countryside Chalet as our venue! The property is amazing and the reception hall is absolutely beautiful. Words don’t do it justice. Our guests could not stop complimenting how beautiful of a place it is. Stephanie and Gratia are awesome and such a pleasure to work with. They made sure everything was taken care of and went off without a hitch. Our wedding day was perfect! I would absolutely recommend Countryside Chalet to friends and family.
Brittany M
5.0
10/14/2018
Countryside Chalet was the perfect venue for us. It’s very functional for indoor or outdoor space, we used both!! The property is beautiful, very well kept! The house on the property is large enough for an entire family to get ready in, and the bridal space is perfect. I loved being able to get ready but see out the windows while everything was coming together. The outside space is simple and beautiful was just perfect for our day. Inside the reception space is beautiful rustic beams mixed with the most gorgeous chandeliers. The space is large, we had 150 guest with room to spare. Lastly the staff, hands down the best people to work with. Every email or text was responded to promptly and happily. They let me visit and walk through a few times with no hesitation. They went out of their way to make sure our day was perfect from setting up to drying benches outside during rain. They welcomed our family and friends with grace and I could not have had a better experience.
Vendor response 10/14/2018
Thank you for your kind words, we are so happy to hear about your experience!!
K C
5.0
10/02/2018
The venue is prefect in every way. It is romantic, private, beautiful, peaceful, the perfect place to have your wedding. I love that they provide all the important amenities but you can still DIY. It is AMAZING, words can't describe its perfection!!
Vendor response 10/02/2018
Thank you! We love that you loved it!!
Darren L
5.0
10/02/2018
The Countryside Chalet is the absolute perfect place to have your wedding and reception! It is so peaceful and beautiful. I love that you have the option to stay all weekend, it is almost like a little getaway!!
Vendor response 10/02/2018
Thank you!
Jennifer P
5.0
10/02/2018
This place is so beautiful, peaceful, and unlike any other! I toured several venues and this place is so unique and perfect. The owners/staff are amazing and they really care about us having a great wedding experience!! 1000% so happy with Countryside Chalet!
Vendor response 10/02/2018
Thank you for your thoughts, we are so happy to hear it!
Kat G
5.0
10/02/2018
I threw my sister a bridal shower at the Countryside Chalet. Not only was the setting absolute perfection (secluded with tons of beautiful flowers and scenery) but the owners are wonderful as well. I cant wait to hopefully have my own wedding there someday!!
Vendor response 10/02/2018
We are so happy to hear you loved it! Thank you for the kind words.
Briana L
5.0
7/19/2018
This wedding venue is incredible. It is the perfect place for your wedding day. The terrace is stair stepped so no matter where you sit you have the perfect view of the bride and groom. The pergola really adds to the beauty. The pavilion is AMAZING and perfect for any reception. At night it is so peaceful and the sky lights up with so many stars. It is the PERFECT place to have your special day!! Highly highly recommend!!! You are going to love it!!
Vendor response 07/19/2018
Thank you glad you enjoyed it!
bb s
5.0
7/18/2018
The Place is beautiful,atmosphere is awesome and the Wedding Party amenities are perfect.Would highly recommend.
Vendor response 07/19/2018
Thank you!
Karen L
5.0
7/18/2018
The Countryside Chalet is the perfect place to share your wedding day, the property is absolutely gorgeous. The wedding terrace is the perfect place to say your I do's underneath the beautiful pergola. The pavilion is gorgeous and perfect size to throw your wedding reception. To get married and have your reception all in one place is amazing. The house is so spacious and beautiful and it will hold your entire wedding party and family so you can share all the memories together. It is set back so it is private and very peaceful. There is no place better for your special day then the Countryside Chalet!!! Highly recommend!!!
Vendor response 07/18/2018
Thank you so much for your comments. We are happy to hear it! Thank you
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5.0
7/18/2018
This place is absolutely beautiful, the people were very flexible to work with & stayed professional throughout. They were very eager to meet all my requests & make sure this day was very special. They decorated the reception hall absolutely amazingly & very quick. This was wonderful to use the home for brides maids & groomsmen to get dressed & I couldn’t have asked for anything better! Thank you!
Vendor response 07/18/2018
Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it!
Stayci B
5.0
7/18/2018
The Countryside Chalet was 100% the perfect venue for my dream wedding!! Look no further....this is everything you would hope for to accomodate all your needs/desires for your "Big Day". The owners and staff are nothing but amazing and accomodate for any changes or needs. The place is breathtaking! Beautiful home with wedding couple suite and guests rooms with full kitchen and all ammenities! Beatiful and maintanced outdoor place for outdoor ceremony. And the reception hall is huge and just gorgeous! Loved the romantic large chandeliers! All the space you would need for any size wedding! Countryside Chalet comes highly recommended for your dream wedding!
Vendor response 07/18/2018
Thank you! Great to hear!
Jack F
5.0
7/18/2018
We had the best wedding ever! The venue was perfect for our entire group of friends and family! We made so many special memories that were surrounded by the beautiful atmosphere and a romantic setting of the Countryside Chalet! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a dream wedding!
Vendor response 07/18/2018
We are so happy to hear about all the memories made! Thank you and congratulations!!!
Allyson K
5.0
10/24/2017
My fiancé and I had our engagement party at the Countryside Chalet and loved every second! The property is beautiful and the house is perfect for entertaining guests! Many of our attendees praised the atmosphere the Countryside Chalet provided! Highly recommend this venue!
Vendor response 07/18/2018
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