Luxurious rustic-chic wedding venue
Benton, Bryant, Little Rock, Hot Springs
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Denver and Ashley Hixon
FOUNDERS
Typically responds within 24h
Once Upon a Hill is a luxurious wedding venue in Benton, AR. This stunning family-owned venue, nestled on a hilltop that spans 10 beautiful acres, offers everything you need for a seamless wedding celebration.
Denver and Ashley Hixon are a married couple and the owners of Once Upon a Hill. This dynamic duo has lived in Saline County for most of their lives, raising their family here, and they've enjoyed serving their community during their careers in healthcare. After stumbling across this gorgeous spot in Benton, Denver, and Ashley could envision it as a romantic wedding destination, and Once Upon a Hill was born.
On your big day, you can prepare for all the festivities in the comfortable and modern wedding suites. Then, walk down the aisle in the indoor event space, a 4,000-square-foot building that features glimmering chandeliers, vaulted wood ceilings, and floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the room with natural light. Outside, the property offers a panoramic backdrop of the surrounding forests and hills, ideal for a photoshoot at golden hour. The indoor space transforms perfectly into a reception hall for up to 150 loved ones, with an open floor plan allowing for maximum customization. Your wedding package with the venue will include essential furnishings like tables and chairs, as well as the use of a deluxe sound system with microphones. A catering prep kitchen is available onsite for your outside vendors, and setup and breakdown are included in your venue rental. With the talented team at Once Upon a Hill, your special day will go off without a hitch.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Venue Service Offerings
Rentals & Equipment
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Meet the team
Denver and Ashley Hixon
Founders
With more than three decades of experience in the healthcare industry, Denver and Ashley Hixon are passionate about helping others. They look forward to helping you craft your dream wedding at their stunning venue.
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.01 reviews
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Britney S
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5.0
7/01/2025
We got married Sunday at Once Upon a Hill. I wouldn’t change a single thing about it! A gorgeous, brand new venue, located in central Arkansas. Ashley wasn’t just quick, but happy ...
to help with us with everything we needed! She always had an answer & a solution. I would recommend Once Upon a Hill to anyone & everyone! You couldn’t possibly be disappointed!
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