Hemlock Springs

I had my dream wedding at Hemlock! Liz and Skip treated my family and friends with such respect and care. My wedding day was flawless.

Hemlock Springs brought everything we had dreamed of for our wedding to life! The ceremony and reception areas are both uniquely beautiful and incorporated so well into the surroundings of the Red River Gorge. Liz and her staff were the best! They were very friendly, communicated well and helped us with figuring out all of the details. We went with the Day Of Coordination package and I’m so glad we did, because they basically took care of everything! They made sure every detail was discussed and taken care of and when it came to the wedding day I didn’t have to worry about a thing! Even when it started to rain before our ceremony, they had a rain plan in place and ready to execute on our call. We decided to get married out in the rain anyway, and they rolled right with us, accommodating in every way they could - even carrying my dress and veil off the ground before I walked down the aisle so it wouldn’t get dirty! They went above and beyond in every way in making our day beautiful, smooth sailing and special!

Hemlock Springs is one of the most beautiful areas of the gorge I have ever seen, paired with the most beautiful venue as well. Liz and her team went above and beyond all expectations all throughout our planning process and wedding day - we wouldn’t have changed a thing! Everything was perfect; the bridal suite, the groomsmen suite, the reception area, the ceremony site, the friendly staff, and so on! We went with the venues’ bar options as well, and all the guests loved the drinks and wonderful staff. The team made sure everything was prepared ahead of time and that we wouldn’t have to worry about a single thing, and it definitely made it the best day ever. Not only was everything beautiful, but without hesitation they helped us reschedule our wedding date due to COVID-19 and kept it stress free. We have absolutely no regrets choosing Events at Hemlock Springs to be our venue and I say look no further than here! Thank you all so much for the wonderful experience!

Hemlock Springs was my dream ceremony and reception venue! Words can not express the beauty of this venue. Liz was so kind and helpful throughout the whole journey. The venues additional package options to provide bar service and day of coordination were outstanding and made planning easier! I am so grateful to say we had our dream wedding at Hemlock Springs!

To other brides considering this venue, my opinion would be to look further. I will only share a few of my personal experiences with this venue. I worked with my daughter for over a year planning her wedding. Every detail was considered and carefully planned. Spreadsheets and diagrams were professionally made showing every aspect of the venue, including the placement of every table, pretzel bar, candy bar, flowers, decorations, and seating assignments . There were diagrams made of the ceremony area also. There were also large wooden room dividers to be placed so the guests could not see the bride enter the ceremony. This was important to her. All the clear directions were sent to the 'coordinator', whom we hired to insure everything was done as directed, since we did not live in Kentucky. The 'coordinator'; reassured us "not to worry." The rehearsal was nothing more than a mass of confusion. And it showed at the ceremony when none of the bridal party knew exactly where to go, and parents and grandparents were not seated. None of the flowers were at the ceremony and all the pictures (ads) of Hemlock shows ferns along the benches. It was bare with multitudes of leaves that I was told would be raked up prior to the ceremony and were not. Well, the room dividers were just sitting sideways and my daughter was visible to all the guests. I was thankful we brought a golf cart, though. The walk from the ceremony to the reception is not flat, and with the heat combined, I worried about the elderly guests,; nor did the venue offer help or assistance for elderly guests. Prior to reserving this venue, we had questioned the heat since there is no air-conditioning available. We were told the fans in the venue kept it cool and that if we got 'to ho't or 'if elderly guests needed a place to cool down,' we could use the bride and grooms air-conditioned rooms. We were also informed by the 'coordinator' that we could have alcohol in the grooms and bridal area prior to the reception and to bring a cooler. Well, after seeing the disappointing ceremony area, I was beyond shocked to see the reception hall. The thousands of dollars of flowers and decorations were in buckets and boxes shoved under the long cake and buffet tables. NO flowers or decorations were put out. The tables were not where they were suppose to be placed. The Pretzel and candy bar never set up. Nobody was assisting guests to tables and people just ended up anywhere. I was told there would be a refrigerator to house the cakes until they were to be served to prevent melting and they would provide a rolling cart for them. My mother and I made the wedding cakes, as she does professionally. Upon entering the reception I noticed the cakes were left out and were melting due to the heat. Guests were rushed to get cake before it all melted. It was October, but it was HOT. The fans in the venue did little and the brides and grooms air-conditioned rooms had been locked and nobody was allowed in them. I was told by the staff 'guarding' the suite doors that she could not let anyone in because of "insurance reasons." I watched as Hemlock Springs staff removed the alcohol from the grooms room and gave it to the bartender that worked for the catering company. I was not aware at that permission had not been given to remove anything from the rooms. I then watched as the staff emptied the rooms and just literally 'threw' peoples belongings outside the door. Including my personal belongings.

Liz & Skip have poured their heart and soul into creating this venue. it shows in every are of their property from the thoughtful handmade wooden decorative signs, to the perfect lighting found throughout every location, to the endless options Liz and Holly provide at making your day so uniquely yours. Nathan and I had the best experience and cannot reccomend them enough. They truly made our wedding the most unique and beautiful day. I have worked with venues in the past, as a wedding photographer myself, who have been picky and difficult to meeting the clients desires and not just their own desires as a venue. Liz & Skip & Holly work to guide you in the direction of the best decisions while also honoring your unique style and vision. We LOVE them!

Hemlock Springs is the definition of a whimsical, fairytale woods venue. From the first moment we drove up, we felt warm and invited. Skip and Liz have done an outstanding job - thinking of everything, and taking the time to care for details - to make it feel so cozy to anyone who visits. We truly can’t imagine our special day going any better. We love Skip, Liz, and Hemlock Springs as a whole! Not to mention their wonderful, caring staff.

Very beautiful venue and very, very poorly ran. I watched brokenhearted as my daughter left her reception in tears. EVERYTHING they said they would do, they did not do. A lot of decorations were brought in, along with thousands of dollars worth of flowers that they were suppose to place. Instead, they HID the buckets of flowers and decorations under tables. I watched as they took things out of the bridal and grooms rooms, not knowing they did not have permission to remove anything from the rooms. They did not allow the bridal party, including myself, back in the bridal rooms to get their belongings and when the reception was over all the belongings were just thrown on the ground outside the rooms. Alcohol that several guests, including myself, witnessed being taken from the grooms suite were given to the bartender and were never returned or recovered. I cannot begin to write all the wrongs at this venue and I highly advise against it. The biggest dissatisfaction with this company is after everything they basically failed to do, they have refused to offer any type of simple apology. Instead, they have ignored attempts to communicate and have instead hired a lawyer to threaten law suites for posting truthful reviews. This is why reviews exist; is so consumers can honestly communicate their experiences.

This venue from the outside is beautiful but be aware they are not all they claim to be. 1. I was called Hitler by the coordinator which may seem funny but that is unbelievably offensive especially if I was Jewish. This actually did offend about 6 other people who hear this as well. 2. They stuck THOUSANDS of dollars worth of flowers under a table and never put them out on the tables in the garlands. 3. A man showed up to work in sweatpants with no underwear and a hole in the butt of his pants. 4. They stole alcohol we purchased for the bridal party only (per their instructions at rehearsal!) from our suites and served it to the guests at the wedding without telling us they did so. Then lied NUMEROUS times about it once confronted. The couple paid for open bar FYI so this is beyond upsetting they did this. They don't tell you when they take things or go threw your items because " they can't bother you" which is STEALING!!!!! 5. They lock you out of the bridal suites and only allow you in with supervision. There is only one person who lets you in also so if both the ladies and men in their rooms at the same time you have to wait. You can get your meds, phones, different shoes, use the bathroom ect. When you do finally get in you have to sometimes explain why and what you want from the room and argue to get in to your items. ( which I think is how they stole our booze ) 6. They did not prepare enough to decorate the wedding venue. Plan to do it yourself and do not pay them to do it. It fell short for sure of what the bride and groom wanted, and paid for. They need golf carts for bridal party, and elderly family, no rain prep, they need more staff to work the events, a new way to lock the bridal suites so you can access your items. The list goes on but they limit your wording so hopefully you can get the gist of it. I would recommend using a different venue that has been doing this longer then them. I do not appreciate being lied to, being stole from, or being treated like a prisoner at my best friends wedding and nether does the couple. When the bride ends up in tears because of how crappy they treated her there is something wrong.

The moment you step out of your car at hemlock springs, you immediately feel magic. There’s something sacred about the ceremony site tucked in a nook of hemlock and magnolia trees with just the right amount of sun pouring through. Skip and Liz really did think of absolutely everything when they designed the reception barn. Everything is so elegant and naturally beautiful. I wish my entire house was fashioned after the bridal suite! The views are phenomenal but nothing can top the hospitality and attention to detail that Liz and Skip provide. They are truly some the best people on Earth. If you haven’t yet, definitely make the time to schedule a tour.

Absolutely the MOST beautiful venue I have ever been to. The ceremony site in the middle of the trees/woods, the views overlooking the Red River Gorge ridge line, the amazing barn and reception areas... I can go on and on! The owners, Liz & Skip, are some of the nicest people we have ever met, who clearly have a passion and talent for what they do. They put so much thought into making our day as personalized as we are, and went above and beyond anything we could have imagined. Their father even handmade all of the gorgeous wooden harvest tables that we had the pleasure of using for our reception! We could not have picked a more perfect venue to celebrate our wedding and are so grateful to have found this amazing place.

This venue is absolutely gorgeous and the perfect setting for an outdoor fairy tale. Not to mention working with Liz and Skip has been a dream come true! They have been so wonderful and made the planning process a million times easier on me, especially being a young bride still in school. They are personable, kind, and genuinely thrilled to help make your special day even that much more special. The venue could not have been more beautiful and natural, suiting my bohemian themed wedding just perfectly. I am so excited to get married here in a few short months and have the memories of Hemlock Springs with me and my (future) husband forever! Thanks, Liz and Skip!

The ceremony and reception site will take your breath away at Hemlock Springs. From the Amish craftsmanship to the trees growing between the benches, this place is something straight out of a fairy-tale. Whether your dream wedding is to be a woodland, rustic, elegant, fairy-tale, southern, spring, summer, fall, winter, Hemlock springs is the perfect location!

We're getting married at Hemlock Springs on September 29, 2018, and we're very excited with what Liz and Skip have put together with the Hemlock Springs package. Both my fiance and I are climbers and outdoorsy, so we knew we wanted to get married at Red River Gorge; however, literally all of our guests are from out-of-state (or country), so we wanted to treat them to something a little fancier as a thank you. Hemlock Springs fulfils all of our requirements. The space is designed to blend both indoor and outdoor. The ceremony area is what 100% sold me: rough-hewn benches fit naturally between the trees, the foliage, and light..seriously, the pictures don't do it justice. The reception area is also fantastic. It's a big, open space with a lot of conveniences for vendors. Liz and Skip are generous with tables and chairs, so we won't need to rent and haul a bunch of farm tables up the mountains, which is a huge money saver. The separate spaces they created for the bridesmaids and groomsmen are super fun and a great way to get ready for the day. Last, but certainly not least, Liz and Skip themselves are a huge "sell." They have been an absolute pleasure to work with. I'm planning this wedding from overseas and am not as familiar with Kentucky as my fiance. Liz has gone above and beyond to connect me with trusted vendors and make suggestions. It's very clear that she and Skip have poured a lot of hard work into Hemlock Springs. They are able to talk about everything from the building techniques used by their crew, to the origin of their refurbished wooden floors. They've created a special place and I can't wait to celebrate there in September. I unreservedly recommend Hemlock Springs.