Country Weddings & So Much More
Melissa Weishaar
PRESIDENT
Jennings Holler (Formerly The Kettle Moraine Ranch) is a stunning wedding venue located in Eagle, Wisconsin. This pristine establishment was founded in 1967 by the Gagliano family who were able to create a traditional western town hidden amid the Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Now under new management, Jennings Holler is a place of magical experiences, where people come together to celebrate marriages, birthdays and other special events. Where art and culture are supported and encouraged through music and other social gatherings and where all who step foot on ‘The Holler’ are embraced by the sheer beauty and calmness of the surrounding nature. Welcome to Jennings Holler! We can’t wait to help you create your own magical moments.
Jennings Holler has several locations for ceremonies and receptions.
The St. Rose Chapel boasts stained glass windows that filter in beautiful streams of light, allowing the wooden structure to adopt an ethereal glow. An indoor ceremony at the chapel can hold a capacity of 50 to 60 individuals.
Outdoor ceremony locations also include a beautiful, wooded ceremony area complete with white wooden benches that can accommodate over 200 guests as well as on the lawn area adjacent to the St. Rose Chapel that can accommodate up to 300 people.
Our Buckhorn Barn is a large event space that comfortably seats up to 500 guests for your reception. For smaller weddings and events, the Buckhorn Barn can be split, with the front half becoming your primary reception space.
Our Saloon is a country-western themed space that comfortably seats up to 70 guests for your reception. With an outdoor patio and proximity to the St. Rose Chapel, the Saloon makes a great location for your smaller gathering.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception
$2,000
Reception
$2,000
Ceremony
$300
Bar services
$25 per person
Catering
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- Couples usually spend $8,000
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun-Oct.
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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
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Park
Religious Setting
Church
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Rentals & Equipment
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Meet the team
Melissa Weishaar
President
Melissa has been running events for many years under Wise Farm Productions. Since 2021 she has organized Feed Your Head Fest, Wise Fest and Bluegrass Jamboree’s at the Kettle Moraine Ranch. Over the years, she has formed a deep connection to the Ranch, the land and the people that are such an important part of the history and legacy that is felt when you step foot on the property. Melissa has an extensive background in Strategy, Planning and Operations, having worked for over 18 years in the corporate world for a global company. She has left the corporate world behind and will be applying her energy, skills and passion to Jennings Holler. Her goal is to honor the history and legacy of the property and serve as the next ambassador of the land on which the Jennings Holler stands.
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3.7
out of 5.03 reviews
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Molly K
5.0
10/08/2021
If your looking for THEE ABSOLUTE BEST BARN VENUE, this is the place! They have a large capacity (up to 500 I'm 99% sure) their price is better than most other barn venues! Plus this barn wasn't just built for weddings, it was the original riding arena back in the day from what I'm told. But holy cats is at beyond beautiful! With A LOT more perks!! They offer hay rides, bonfires, CAMPING, and you are able to bring your horse if you please! ALSO when it comes to most other venues you have literally 1 single day to use it, at the Kettle Moraine Ranch you have the whole 3 day weekend for your setup on Friday, wedding on Saturday, and clean up on Sunday. Their price is still less than other venues and you get 3 days of use! Gina and her staff were wonderful, they were all always making sure we had anything we needed and answered any questions we had! We have both our wedding ceremony and reception there. Even though we had our ceremony outdoors we were welcome to use the chapel for pictures, which was a beautiful place for our first look photo! Overall it was everything we wanted in a barn venue and more it couldn't have been better!!
response 10/13/2021
Molly-
Thank you so much for everything you said. That means so much to my staff and mysel...
f. You and your family were great to work with, and everyone including my staff had a great time.
I appreciate you sharing your special day with us here at the Kettle Moraine Ranch.
We hope to see you again.
Happy Trails To You Always,,,
Thank You-
Gina Gagliano
General Manager, Kettle Moraine Ranch
Danielle H
1.0
9/01/2021
Gina did not provide professional, or responsive service to us or our guests. We had guests reaching out to us because they would email her for camping and she never responded to them. She would take weeks to respond to our concerns. She only had 1 barn fan, after we were told she had multiple fans to provide since the barn was not air conditioned, amd wedding was in August. The bar service was rude to guests the night of. Gina also approached my husband while he was intoxicated on our wedding night to sign a contract to pay $41 dollars per additional cases or soda and water. We were left with a $250 fee after our wedding for just 6 cases of soda/water (costing $2-$9 at the store).
response 09/09/2021
Danielle & Robert-
This is Gina Gagliano, The General Manager at the Kettle Moraine Ranch....
I apologize that you feel this strongly about the ranch and your experience here.
My staff and Myself strive to make any event here amazing.
I would like to address some of your issues and concerns listed.
Comment-
“Gina also approached my husband while he was intoxicated on our wedding night to sign a contract to pay $41 dollars per additional cases or soda and water.”
Response-
I approached your husband earlier in the day/evening. It was very sunny out when I spoke with him and then started raining right after our conversation, so this was not at night when I approached him. As the general manager/co-owner I would not have someone sign something if they were drunk or unable to understand what I was saying. Your husband was completely coherent when I spoke with him. If he would have been noticeably drunk/out of it/unable to speak, I would have talked to someone else. (I did approach you first outside and you told me to speak with Robert about the beer and soda.)
This is also why I explain the bar package to people when I meet with them.
The 2nd time we met, we went over the bar package one more time because you were concerned about possibly running out of beer. My answer is the same to every client.
If we need to add extra soda/water/beer I would find one of you, or someone you want in charge of that and let you know where you are at with soda/water/beer cases. If clients choose to add more soda/water/beer (because again I always have soda/water/beer on hand) then those clients would need to sign a contract allowing me to add items during the night. Your husband signed the contract form allowing me to add what was needed.
Comment-
“She only had 1 barn fan, after we were told she had multiple fans to provide since the barn was not air conditioned, amd wedding was in August.”
Response-
When I meet with clients, I always show them the barn and the set up we have.
When we met for the 2nd time this year, which was in the warmer season, you knew what the barn looked like and could again see what we had to offer.
This is an outside/barn venue, and with August generally being a hot month it is going to get hot inside no matter what we do. The day of your wedding happened to be one of the hottest days we have had which did not help in any way whatsoever.
We do the best we can with the circumstances given to us with weather. I never promised more fans, because I do not have more. I do not offer items that we do not own. We have 9 ceiling fans, and one large barn fan. Your husband asked if it would be ok to bring one from home, and I said that would be completely fine and a good idea.
Comment-
“The bar service was rude to guests the night of.”
Response-
I apologize that you feel that our staff here was rude. The night of your wedding we had 2 bartenders and myself. I was never approached by any of your guests that they were unhappy with our staff or service. In fact one of your guests gave my bartender a very large tip for doing a good job. My staff were very surprised and grateful for that.
I apologize for my late responses to you. I try my best to keep up with everything we have going on here at the ranch. I try to make every effort to get information, answer questions, and help with concerns that any of my clients have. There are times where I can fall a bit behind, but we are working on getting a better system for certain parts of the business. Having that information helps me know what we need to improve on.
Sincere Apologies-
Gina Gagliano
General Manager, Kettle Moraine Ranch
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Eric z
5.0
6/21/2021
I cant convey enough appreciation to Gina and the whole Kettle Moraine Ranch staff for making our wedding day perfect. From the first exchange, to visiting the site, to hammering out the details to the day of the wedding, Gina made it great.
It's not too often in today's environment that you find a group that genuinely cares about your experience and doesn't just see it as another day on their calendar.
The setting of the ranch and the barn is amazing! I highly suggest you check them out. 5 stars all the way around!
response 06/23/2021
Hello Eric-
Thank you so much for your kind words and the amazing review. My staff here at...
the ranch, and myself appreciate it very much. Your wedding was amazing, you were awesome to work with, and everything turned out beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing your special day with us. We hope to see you again.
Happy Trails To You And Your Family.
Thank You-
Gina Gagliano
Kettle Moraine Ranch, General Manager
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