Terrapin Hill Farm

n we imagined! I wholeheartedly recommend that you consider this venue for your wedding!

grateful we chose to celebrate our love at a place that emanates such a natural peace sense of wonder!

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d the breeze and sunshine, mixed with the view of the surrounding hills in the background, and the rustic wooden arch/teepee covered in flowers, was a dream to look at! Pete and Brenda are so relaxed and such lovely people who really strive to make sure you have an amazing day! Pete will even drive you (the bride) up to your ceremony in his old cadillac to make a grand entrance if you want. One of my favorite parts of the day was sitting in the cadillac with him on our way to the hill, and just talking about life and family. He was so kind and really helped calm my nerves! He also set up a bunch of lights and firewood and a mattress in the teepee on the property for our wedding night. They also have lots of decor that fits with the venue on hand that you can use that really looks good in that setting! We came up with most of our decor the morning of, using a lot of what they had, and everything turned out beautiful. We were able to have everything we wanted, from the huge bonfire and s’mores table, to a whole hog roast and mariachi band at the end of the night. Everything was perfect! I 100% recommend this venue to anyone who is a free spirit, who wants a relaxed place to celebrate with family and friends, while still having a gorgeous venue with everything you’d want!

ete even hand built a door entryway for me so that I would have the entrance I always imagined - I can’t say enough good things about this place or these people. Amazing. 10/10!

we are so glad we did because she was in regular contact with us through all the planning stages and helped make sure everything went smooth and on schedule the day of. Terrapin Hill Farm is such a beautiful venue, there are many great spots to take unique wedding photos. There is so much potential there to customize and create a unique wedding tailored to your style. I would highly recommend Terrapin Hill Farm!

then rented it for the full wedding day and night so our guests could camp on site. Everyone had a blast and talked about how beautiful it was. Plus a ton of stuff (tables, chairs, linens) were included in the price. Deciding to host at Terrapin Hill Farm was the best decision we made for our wedding! It was perfect.

ursday through Sunday. The venue has everything you could need for a wedding included in the price point. Pete and Brenda were a joy to work with. We look forward to going back to attend a music festival! 10/10 recommend!

hat was in large part thanks to Brenda and Pete. Brenda was extremely quick to respond to emails and had a wealth of knowledge about local vendors. She offered ideas and items they had on hand, saving us a lot of money and brain-space in the process. Pete helped us set up and went above and beyond on the day-of to keep things running smoothly, from topping up water jugs to creating an awesome bonfire. We highly recommend renting the farmhouse for the night before, which allowed the wedding party to bond and relax leading up to the wedding. The whole venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, and even though we had our wedding in the muggy heat of August, a nice breeze blew through the reception area and made it a sweaty-but-totally-bearable event. Having our wedding at Terrapin was a smooth, surprisingly chill, gorgeous experience. I recommend it to everyone seeking an outdoor wedding facilitated by extremely experienced, knowledgeable, and laid-back venue owners. Pro tip: get Brenda as the day-of coordinator! She handled our planning chaos with grace and poise and helped lower our stress immensely!

redible. You truly can not beat this venue for the price

house and bunk cabins after the wedding. The chapel stage was absolutely perfect for our ceremony, and we held our reception at the pavilion. Everyone raved about the bonfire, and our friends Restless Leg String Band played the reception. We danced ALL. NIGHT. LONG. Being able to bring in our own catering (with no limitations) and our own alcohol really helped our budget...and our guests benefitted from the open bar. Pete and Brenda were the most fabulous hosts, and were extremely accommodating and helpful every step of the way. If you are looking for a private, picturesque place to hold your wedding...please look no further.

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sband and people included in our wedding. Our wedding was perfect!

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ure it. They were both available to help with last minute details. They also have a ton of items on hand that you can use! The farm house was great! We had plenty of room and natural light for getting ready. Having access to refrigerators and ice during the reception was also a perk. The farm is absolutely beautiful. Pete & Brenda are some of the best people around and it was a pleasure to have them be a part of our special day! I definitely recommend this venue for any size wedding!!

all of that. You won’t find a place for more beautiful pictures. My daughter had a very specific vision in mind for her wedding and Terrapin Hill made that vision come to life beautifully! What a great day!

were. It was easy to decorate and many on hand items was a huge plus! We saved a lot of money not having to rent chairs, tables, or linens. Also for the ceremony, they have a rustic archway of sorts and optional attaching doors. The owners were onsite and very helpful the entire weekend answering our questions. In the central Kentucky area, you can not beat the value of booking the 3 day weekend at Terrapin Hill for your wedding! The Farmhouse is old but the AC works wonderfully. At no point over the august weekend were we uncomfortable in the house. They did not skimp on toilet paper! There was plenty on hand and it was good quality! My brother-in-law insisted I include that in my review... There was a spot for a small camp fire beside the farmhouse deck. We roasted marshmallows after the rehearsal dinner and enjoyed the night sky. Being out in the country side a little bit allowed us to enjoy the full experience of viewing the night sky stars without any light pollution. It was absolutely stunning. I really have nothing bad to say about this venue. From arrival Friday morning to our departure Sunday evening, everything was wonderful.

areas and wanted a venue outside of the city that reflected Kentucky’s natural beauty. We also wanted a venue that was inclusive, as we are both proudly queer, and my husband is transgender; we felt safe looking at THF due to their reputation and their inclusivity statement on their website. Since we’re pretty young and had a limited budget, we were also completely sold on TH’s pricing. Ultimately, we had the farm for two full days, accommodations for several dozen people, help from TH owners and staff, bartenders, and a nightlong bonfire for less money than we would have paid in Louisville for a venue for a few hours. We also were not required to use any particular vendors, which helped us save significant money on food and an open bar. THF could absolutely be one of the many wedding vendors that unnecessarily jacks up their prices, but we felt that Brenda and Paul genuinely just enjoy hosting important and special events like weddings at their farm. When Nic and I arrived to tour THF, Brenda showed us around on their golf cart, accompanied by an adorable older basset hound named Chester. We were so impressed by the beauty of the farm itself, with its rolling hills (with gorgeous views), many animal friends, and the structures that the Cashels have built or improved on the property. There was one moment in particular that I knew this was going to be our place: we drove up to the Chapel Stage, and Brenda explained that they had built this gorgeous structure (with a background of the woods) themselves, with lumber from the property. I saw something white hanging above the stage, and asked Brenda what it was. Her exact words were: “That’s a crystal. It was given to us on our wedding day 21 years ago, and we put it up there because it has 21 years of good marriage juju.” I knew *immediately* that these were our people. Over the next year of wedding planning, Brenda was always prompt to respond to our questions via email, and always had suggestions when we asked for them. They even left the gate open to the farm one day so that my mother could come look at the venue, and they were fine with my parents arriving early the Friday before the wedding to set up a family dinner. At every point, the Cashels were helpful, responsive, and professional without sacrificing any warmth. Our wedding day went absolutely perfectly, and I am sure that we have no idea just how much the Cashels and the THF staff did to help that happen. The THF staff helped direct people, moved chairs, set up our self-catered/potluck meal, bartended, tended the bonfire, and probably a dozen other things that we were too busy to notice. They also were kind enough to allow 50+ people to camp the night of the wedding, which was so much fun! So many people told us that our wedding was the most beautiful and fun one that they’d ever been to, and we wouldn’t have been able to accomplish any of our ideas without the help of Terrapin Hill and the Cashels. We are not very traditional people, and we wanted to make our wedding our own: very queer and proud, community-centered, with a self-catered/potluck reception and a safe and fun option for overnight accommodations. We were able to have all of those things at Terrapin Hill. Perfect.

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ffordable, and filled all of our needs. You have the farmhouse, which is quaint and comfortable and provided plenty of space for hanging with family and friends, flower prep, makeup, hair styling, dress steaming, tie tying, etc. The farm offers a gorgeous, laid back setting, with a multiple choices for your ceremony, reception, parking, photos, bon fire, complete with restrooms and cabins for overnight guests. We used the "chapel" for our ceremony, which is this gorgeous A frame structure in an aligning field with a backdrop of the forest. It has a boho look that I loved. I didn't even decorate it, and its so beautiful on it's own, the absence of flowers didn't standout at all. The reception area, the Pavilion, has a nice stone floor and the rafters are full of twinkly lights. It's open all the way around, but there are curtains that can be pulled for the weather. I had about 80 guests, and we used the round tables. Everything looked great. Pete and Brenda were very accommodating. I went for the day-of coordinating services and Brenda had things covered before they even crossed my mind, which is great! That's what you want. If you are looking for a relaxed atmosphere with great scenery, this is an excellent choice.

ng the property, the animals give the venue an extra special touch. We opted for the two-night weekend wedding package. It was the best money I’ve ever spent and easy to plan from out-of-state. Getting to spend two nights in the beautiful, renovated, old-timey farmhouse offered us an intimate weekend. The sun breaking through the lace curtains on the windows put us at ease as we woke. It’s spacious enough both of our immediate families could gather downstairs while the caterer cooked up a delicious menu and we readied ourselves upstairs. We had friends camp out both nights as well. We took insight from the owners and chose Judy Gurnee to cater. She and her staff delivered an unforgettable meal. Guests commented our selections throughout the evening. Judy showcased Kentucky Proud items, many of the ingredients coming from Terrapin Hill Farm itself. We hired two bands for the evening. Pete and Brenda were instrumental in helping us figure out the logistics. Speaking of logistics - a huge storm system rolled through the evening before our wedding. We were unable to do a rehearsal run-through and it looked as if we might’ve had to do the entire ceremony/reception under the pavilion. They assured us every step of the way of how we would work with an alternative plan. The universe was looking out for us yet, and our day was gorgeous, sunny, and the perfect temperature. We loved the ceremony vows Pete chose! We are forever grateful! Don’t hesitate to make this venue your magical wedding place!

wing friends & family a good time was our #1 priority. Rented for weekend & had a strong camping contingent. Bride & groom weren't on property Friday night but no issue allowing said campers to come in, set up, and enjoy the place on their own. Farmhouse is darling, kitchen is beautiful, master bridal suite perfectly appointed. Brenda (bless her) goes above & beyond what anyone should reasonably expect, and cool as a cucumber regardless of surrounding stress levels. We did a final tour 3 weeks out, fresh off winter & after record rain, and no doubt they moved mountains to get it ready for Spring events. DJ had so much fun we had to tell him to take it down a notch around 2am (he didn't, we were out there till well past 3). Bonfire was huge & glorious. Everyone was so at ease, complete strangers were mingling & taking photos together... our vocalist is now dating our officiant! The A frame chapel is special & unique, and the knob would have been just as gorgeous (Brenda & Pete were happy to wait till 11th hour to make decision between knob & chapel - once we figured out rain situation, but tents landed on knob Friday & made choice for us). Bought booze at Costco + great affordable caterer of our choice. All in; food, drinks & rental = 48 hours at THF or 6 hours from the in-town rentals (and would have required a second venue for after hours). With camping, carpooling, and THF Shuttle there were plenty of safe ways home. We were on cloud 9 for a solid 2 weeks after, and that's sans honeymoon and returning to jobs. When I think of other options we almost signed up for I could almost cry. I cannot imagine that most perfect day happening anywhere other than Terrapin Hill Farm. It fit US, in ways I could have never dreamed.