About this venue
Christina Thompson
EVENT COORDINATOR
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The Willows at Houston Oaks Golf Course is devoted to turning your wedding dreams into reality. We offer customization, uniqueness, and unmatched customer service. Our experienced staff is committed to servicing your wedding from start to finish, making sure no details go unnoticed.
The Willows is the premier event space in Paris. Our gorgeous natural surroundings, expertise, and private venue are the perfect fit for your special occasion. Remodeled in 2019, we provide modern updates, a neutral color palette, and panoramic views of the golf course. In the heart of beautiful horse country, we’re both a destination getaway and a short scenic drive from downtown Lexington.
Located on the second floor of the Houston Oaks clubhouse, our beautiful and spacious Willows banquet hall offers approximately 3,500 square feet of event space with seating for up to 250 guests. A large, centrally positioned bar anchors the main reception room and serves a full selection of beverages, including beer, wine, cocktails, as well as juice, soft drinks, and coffee.
The true strengths of The Willows are our versatility and heartfelt hospitality. With years of experience hosting everything from rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions to banquets and other meaningful celebrations, our team is dedicated to making each event truly memorable while ensuring every guest feels welcomed and cared for. In addition to our beautiful reception space, we offer several scenic outdoor areas perfect for ceremonies and open-air gatherings. We welcome outside caterers to give you flexibility in planning, and simply require that alcohol be purchased through us. At The Willows, our philosophy is simple: we handle the details so you and your guests can relax, celebrate, and fully enjoy every moment.
Meet the team
Christina Thompson
Event Coordinator
As Event Coordinator at The Willows at Houston Oaks Golf Course, Christina Thompson is dedicated to making every wedding and special occasion truly unforgettable. She combines a keen eye for detail with a passion for personalized service, ensuring that each event is tailored to reflect the unique vision of her clients.
Christina works with couples from start to finish, guiding them through every step of the planning process in The Willows’ versatile and beautifully remodeled spaces. From elegant indoor receptions to scenic outdoor ceremonies, she showcases the venue’s panoramic golf course views, modern amenities, and customizable options to create seamless, memorable experiences. Known for her professionalism, creativity, and warm approach, Christina ensures that no detail is overlooked, allowing clients and their guests to relax and enjoy their most cherished day.
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6/16/23
I am from out of state found this course online as being a top rated course and it didn't disappoint at all. Nice enjoyable and playable course. Dont let the wide open look fool you, there is just enough trouble around to make the course a chal...
lenge but not too bad that makes you frustrated. Had too much that I didn't get a lot of pictures.
7/28/25
Beautiful course and very well maintained! Plush fairways and quick greens that rolled wonderfully. A challenging course with a bit of water, but a fair and fun course for the average golfer. Super friendly staff and nice facilities. A true...
bargain for the price! One of the best courses in Fayette County and one of our new favorite courses! A must play!
8/24/25
Course in great shape considering the recent rain and heat. Guy in pro shop is top notch. Poured me a transfusion while checking other guest in at the same time. Paired with two other guys and was a great time. One of them had a square Sasq...
uatch driver😂😂
10/02/25
One of the best condition golf courses I have played in Central Kentucky!! Very fast greens and in excellent condition even after being aerated weeks before!! All of the fairways, greens, and tee boxes were wet and soft. Greens received the b...
all very well and held or checked up bal depending on amount of spin…very nice!! Nice up to date carts with GPS!! Well worth the money even though somewhat expensive…we will be back again!! Highly recommended and check out their hotdogs…largest hot dog I have ever seen…lol!!
12/28/25
Disappointed with my experience at Houston Oaks. Scott Beheler is unfriendly, unprofessional, and makes it clear that non-regulars business is not valued. The cart rules and enforcement felt excessive for the cutoff time of 5:00 with carts bein...
g restricted to 1mph until you make it back to the clubhouse. Overall, the attitude ruined the experience. I won’t be returning.
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