Kindred Barn at Essie Lane Farm

What a venue! From our first visit we just knew Kindred Barn was the place for my daughter’s wedding. It checked all the boxes on her wish list from the outdoor ceremony spaces to the bridal suites and the barn itself. It’s definitely a drive from NWA but just a fun space that was the perfect backdrop to my daughter’s perfect day. We selected the weekender package and had no regrets. Being able to set up the reception space the day before the wedding and use all the facilities for the bridal party removed so much stress! Gabby was a dream to work with. She responded to all our questions quickly and with great detail. I knew exactly where we stood in the planning and payment process from the beginning. Such a kind soul who put all my worries at ease. We used the Kindred in house services for photography, setup, parking, meal service, cake cutting and clean up. Blake with Pesetsky Photo was phenomenal. He took the engagement photos as well as the wedding day photos. His in-depth knowledge of the facility provided us with unique places to take the pictures. He worked quickly, got all the shots we wanted and so many we didn’t know we wanted. We’ve only seen sneak peaks from the wedding but they are amazing and I have no reason to believe the rest will not be just as good. The 3 helpers we worked with truly had a servant’s heart. Our guests needs were met with smiling faces and helpful hands. They saw a need and filled the need often without us asking them to do so and without it being their responsibility. What a gift! Big and little things were taken care of so efficiently and with the best attitudes. Such polite individuals. They made the night just perfect. The venue had everything we needed. While we didn’t use it, the supply closet was full of great items so I would encourage folks to look their first. The tables and chairs were super sturdy and even with 10 people per table it was not cramped. Several of our guest commented about the comfort of the chairs and how they were not like the narrow chairs a lot of venues offer. My daughter and her bridesmaids made the 2nd floor their home for the weekend. It had everything they needed. Plenty of space for them to celebrate, rest and get dressed. It was so nice having that available onsite! Our son in law and his groomsmen stayed in the Man Cave and also had a great time. Being from NWA it was so nice that they could all stay on property with plenty of room while not having to worry about running into each other before the ceremony. I just can’t say enough about Kindred Barn. We don’t have any more weddings in our future but if we did, we would 100% use them again.

Absolutely loved the venue, but the hosts were even better! They were always there to help, even though they weren’t required to help us prepare. The upstairs suite was my favorite part and a great place to relax and enjoy the moments leading up to my special day!

Kindred Barn is the perfect place to get married. The indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception areas are absolutely beautiful and so versatile for every kind of style. The owners of the barn, Joey and Stacy, are absolutely amazing as well! We had such a great experience at Kindred, I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married.

Best venue ever. We needed a venue and fast. We talked for months with another place and it never worked out because it was to small. We started searching again and everywhere was booked but the kindred barn and it just so happens they were almost completely booked except for our date. It was fate. We instantly fell In love with the outdoor oasis. It rained our entire wedding day but stopped long enough for us to get married outside in the beautiful outdoor area! Honestly I prayed for rain (Its good luck). We saw several deer and animals that morning. Our ceremony was wonderful and lush with beautiful greenery indoors. We served over 350 plates.... crazy I know. I would choose them over and over and over. The owners are the most wonderful, loving people I have ever met. So happy we choose this gem. Also I never wanted a barn wedding but this place does not feel like a barn at alllll on the inside and when you get it all decorated and ready. It felt like a fairytale wedding. The all white is just my style.