Santa Fe River Ranch

een able to plan my wedding of 230 guests in 7 months without their help, especially Jennifer. She made my wedding vision come true and kept me sane when I was feeling overwhelmed. You don’t find good people like the ones at this venue anymore. I’m so honored to have met them and had my wedding there!

where we were shown around by Jake and explained how the process would go, to many follow up emails/messages/calls/meetings with Jen leading up to our big day made this experience less stressful than a bride and groom can imagine. Our special day was held at Valley View on November 13th, 2021, with all our family and friends from near and far. We had phenomenal weather and all the details were coordinated and set up by the team at Valley View. The bridal suite was so gorgeous and such a great space for the girls to get ready and hang out. The guys had their own groom’s suite which was a nice space for pre-wedding activities. Jake, Jen, and Marsha were all so accommodating and helpful with all things related to the big day and truly made you feel like you were a part of the Valley View family. So many of our guests shared with us that they have never seen a more beautiful wedding venue and we couldn’t agree more. The views that this venue offers are spectacular, truly breathtaking. We are so lucky that when we visited Valley View back in November of 2020, they were able to provide us upfront with their availability and the packages they offer. After visiting over 10 venues prior to Valley View, we immediately fell in love and knew we wanted to celebrate our special day here. Again, huge thank you to the team at Valley View for making us a part of your own. We’re very grateful for how seamless our big day went.

. They have a house for the bridal party to get ready for the wedding and there is a house that can be rented for the groom. Extra nights can also be rented for more than one night.

on so I trusted her to decorate and it was just perfect. I cannot thank the staff enough for their professionalism and love into making my day just beautiful!! Having the lodge to stay at and get ready was so convenient and made for gorgeous getting ready pictures. All my out of town guests were so surprised at how gorgeous the venue being in little ole Gainesville.

ncredibly grateful to have chosen Santa Fe River Ranch as our wedding venue!

y by Jennifer and Jake. They had a solution to every question, and truly took a lot of weight off our shoulders. On the day off, the staff went above and beyond to provide an incredible experience for our wedding. We planned to have our ceremony outside under the oak tree. As it got closer we realized that we'd have to move the ceremony indoors because of weather. Over the next few hours, mother nature threw every curve ball possible; tornado like squalls, power outages, flooding and more. Not only did the staff provide flawless service, they got generators up and running when there was no power, they got the local power company out ASAP, they provided out of the box solutions, coordinated our wedding party and guests, and made the whole event go off without a hitch (besides for me and my wife of course). Despite all of the extreme circumstances, the staff turned the event into a magical time for everyone involved. I legitimately believe that our wedding turned out much better than it would have if the weather had held off. We couldn't have been happier with our experience at the ranch. Big shout out to the MVP of the weekend, Marsha.

f everything. They were flexible, easy to work with, had great communication, and treated us like family. The property was absolutely beautiful! We had our ceremony under the big oak tree and reception in the barn, it was stunning and everything we envisioned. We also utilized the other guest houses on the property, which made getting ready and housing family so easy. On the day of the wedding, Marsha kept checking in with me to give me updates and asked if I needed anything, she truly went above and beyond to make sure we had a perfect day. If you are planning a wedding and are looking for a stress-free experience, book Santa Fe River Ranch!

s in place. We definitely recommend them! They were fantastic from the beginning to end. Thank you so much!!

and we had it all the way until noon Sunday. This was very convenient for dropping things off, setting up for the rehearsal dinner ( which we were able to have there at their adorable rustic house ), and picking everything up the following day rather than having to clean up the night of. It was truly the whole package. My girls and I were able to spend the night Friday after the rehearsal at the "cottage" and it truly made the experience. Waking up at the venue, with all of my closest friends, was the perfect way to start the day and added to the excitement. The location is beautiful. If you are wanting the rustic but elegant barn feel, this is the perfect place. The owners themselves, along with their staff, went above and beyond to tend to our needs and accommodate us. They are directly involved during your time there and do everything possible to make your day go smoothly. We used their on-site coordinator, Susan, and she was amazing. I never felt rushed or stressed out. The day flowed perfectly start to finish. I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day, and I owe a lot of that to this wonderful venue. I highly recommend them!

o it all over again! We chose to do the destination bride package with them and it was so worth it. They had the most beautiful decorations that were included in the package, all of the vendors that they recommended to chose from were astounding, we got to use their on property houses the night before and we hosted our rehearsal dinner at "The Lodge" which is one of the houses on property where the bridesmaids and bride get to stay the night before and get ready in the day of. Everything ran so smooth, as the bride, I had absolutely no stresses the day of! Marsha and Susan were a dream to work with. I can't thank them enough, Alan was just so sweet and helped the night of the rehearsal dinner and brought us breakfast the day of the wedding. My now husband just thinks the world of him from the moment he took us on the tour of the place! I can't say enough about how smooth everything went. And to top it off, the VIEWS and the SUNSET! Some of my guests had heard me talk about how this was my favorite place ever over the course of planning and they looked at some of the photos online and when they arrived at the venue, they couldn't believe how beautiful it actually was. Literally every one of my guests commented on just how BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING this venue was! They were just blown away! I personally never wanted to leave! I cannot say enough about the whole venue and everyone who worked along side us to make our day the perfect day... I would absolutely recommend anyone getting married to just go view this venue, you'll fall in love with it immediately like I did! And you will not be disappointed!!

on ever. If you want the most perfect wedding, this is the place for you!!!

ke sure things went smoothly. Thank you so much!

ding with our horses! From breakfast being brought to the lodge the morning of our wedding to easy pick up of our stuff the next morning, everything was great. The staff was very attentive during our wedding and many of our guests commented on this too! Overall a wonderful experience.

to make a blended Judeo-Christian ceremony. And all that was BEFORE a pandemic. They then worked with us to postpone our wedding to a date they opened specifically for those of us whose weddings were derailed by COVID. They made sure we were safe, and they allowed us to have a socially distanced wedding while following all CDC recommendations. They even upgraded our catering from buffet to plated meals. They did this with grace, responsibility, and at NO COST to us. They were PHENOMENAL. No matter where you live in the country, SFRR is an amazing place to have an EXPERIENCE with your wedding. It's gorgeous too, by the way!!! There are not enough positive words to describe this venue, the wonderful owners and team, and the event that they created for us. My husband and I are so grateful. You should get married at SFRR!!!!!!!!!!!

way making sure the planning & day run seamlessly. They really are amazing people with wedding planning & hosting down to a science, making it possible & fun to plan a wedding a state away! I am beyond happy we had our wedding here!

did so much of the leg work for us from helping to pick flowers, arranging centerpieces, and coordinating vendors. The ceremony site under the tree and the reception barn as beautiful on their own with little decoration needed. This is a perfect venue for busy couples since they help so much with the planning and coordination. So many of our guests told us this was the best wedding they had been to! Thank you to Marsha and the Hitchcocks for a perfect day!

rfect as we wanted it to be. Thank y’all so much!!

was invaluable from the very start: always answering texts or calls almost immediately, creating a full weekend timeline, helping guests and pretty much anything you haven't thought of. The Hitchcocks who own the venue are there to help out every step of the way, and you can't find a better or more beautiful location for you best day ever!

Hitchcock staff went above and beyond to make sure that the wedding was perfect. Less than 2 hours before the wedding was to start, it was decided that the ceremony would have to be moved inside. Within a short time, the barn was transformed beautifully, in fact, most guests never even knew that there was a location change. I remember seeing the Hitchcock’s and their staff out in the pouring rain ensuring that everything went smoothly and we will always be grateful. Our daughter dreamed about her wedding since she was a little girl and she calls her wedding day, “The Best Day Ever!” Our family and friends highly recommend SFRR, we believe that there is no other wedding venue that could’ve provided a more perfect day. From the beautiful location, to the wonderful staff, to the way that they treated us like their own family, we are forever grateful and will always cherish the memories of that day!

swer. They provided a wedding planner with the venue to assist us in the planning due to us not being from the area. We also did not find any other venue that would give you 2 days to set up, a day for the wedding, and a day to take down. We highly recommend this venue for your rustic country dream wedding!

l, fun, safe, entertaining and everything that my fiance and I dreamed it would be. The venue is utterly gorgeous - the oak tree, barn, and the reception hall are breathtaking, especially at night. My fiance and I did a lot of research on caterers, flowers, music, and wedding coordinators - the list of vendors provided by SFRR always came out on top. Our wedding was spectacular; every one of our guests danced the night way, enjoyed the delicious food, and were breath taken by the beauty of our wedding!

ce we have booked with them he kept in touch with us and answered all questions and emails very quickly. He or his father we always available when we wanted to visit. This venue is beautiful. I was so thankful to have to lodge to get ready in, and to be able to start setting up in the Thursday prior. It was also great to be able to leave everything Saturday night and come back Sunday to clean up. The night of the wedding all of the staff was fabulous, and Jake was there himself to help make sure our night went perfect! Marsha our coordinator was fantastic. She was there to answer and question and did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly. We had a couple surprises that she was happy to help us work into our wedding! We had some issues with our caterer that we found out about, and Jake, his father, and Marsha went out of their way to help us fix the issue! It was comforting and less stressful knowing that they were there willingly to do what they could to help us! I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking for the perfect place! It is more then worth it. They make you feel as if you are part of their family! Thank you so much Jake, Marsha, and staff for making our night magical!

staff go over and beyond to make sure that everything is perfect for your big day. The bridal suit was the perfect place for my bridesmaids and I to stay together the night before the wedding and has a great setup to make sure that getting hair and makeup done is a breeze. Mr. Alan even delivered us a homemade breakfast casserole and coffee! Everything was absolutely perfect and they help make it stress free. This is by far the best wedding venue around!

ectations! I would recommend SFRR to anyone getting married!

ring any question you have. We are going to forever be glad that we chose them to have host our wedding.

was in place, they really went the extra mile to make the day absolutely perfect. Santa Fe River Ranch is not only the perfect setting with numerous options to accommodate any size wedding, but their staff works tirelessly to insure that your wedding goes off without a hitch! They are professional, yet caring. If you are looking for a fairy tale wedding, look no further than SFRR. I highly recommend them for your special day.

thoroughly answered all of our questions, and even answered questions before we could ask them (my husband and I are very detail-oriented, so we loved this about him!). Alan was so involved and helpful the day of, making sure everything ran smoothly. The venue itself is so versatile in the event of any weather issues and every option is beautiful (we had to move the dance floor inside because it was so cold). You definitely get more than just a venue when you book SFRR. Jake and his staff go above and beyond to make sure your wedding not only feels like a priority, but that it is as perfect as possible. We are so thankful for them and everything they did for us. Our day was perfect and I know that wouldn't have been possible without them!

e your day/ weekend Outstanding! From the get go when we went to see the venue and booked, the team became like family! Always there to answer Every question & with quick response which is very helpful! John and I chose to have our rehearsal dinner at the lodge! What a Fablous option! Mr. Hitchcock greeted us girls the day of the wedding with a fabulous spread for breakfast and it just got better from there! All of my guest were amazed at the beauty of the ranch, and how smoothly and proficient everything ran! I can not thank you all enough! I’m tempted to start planning an anniversary party at SFRR just so we can go back!! LOL Seriously take my word! Choose this venue! You will not regret it! - Mr. & Mrs. Newton

dating. Keith Watson Events from Gainesville, Florida , made the two brides vision come true. The photography was by Sam Hitchcock Ward, and she was phenomenal. Sunsets were just so breath taking! The whole experience was truly magical ! Thank you so much! Sandra T - Costello- Riser Wedding

style weddings. My fairytale wedding came to life at SFRR and I cannot thank the staff enough for all they did to make our special day perfect.

nch. Our wedding day/week could not have been more smooth or perfect. The Hitchcock’s went above and beyond to ensure that every detail of our wedding was taken care of and exceeded all of our expectations. They have been extremely easy to communicate with from the first day we toured the beautiful venue to every time we called with a “detail” question along with providing helpful advice. Importantly, they also have a wonderful reputation with the local vendors which made the planning process a breeze. We will forever be grateful to Santa Fe River Ranch for creating the wedding of of dreams that we will always remember. We highly recommend Santa Fe Ranch Ranch, you will not find a better wedding venue. Lastly, don’t forget to ask about the horse and carriage and if you’re lucky you may even kiss a cow!

verything go smooth and just the way you want it. Any person at the sight is approachable and respectful. We couldn't be more happy with the way our special day went and the way that we were treated by the staff. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND having you wedding here. You will not be disappointed!!!

so grateful to these two they were such a blessing. Such a great experience I would get married a second time!

g week, from helping us set up, to making sure that everything happened just the way that I wanted before the wedding and then making sure I was happy with everything throughout the night! Everyone commented on how amazing Alan and Jake were and what an amazing venue they have at their ranch. It was the exact experience that I had dreamed of and I am so grateful that I chose to have my wedding at the SFRR!