Terrapin Hill Farm

o stay warm in our October outdoor wedding. We had help setting up and taking down. The venue is gorgeous.

d trips in the future. Pete and Brenda are wonderful and communicative. They help you have the best wedding day possible!

you’re looking for a woodland wedding theme this would be perfect. Our theme was floral and it was so beautiful. Truly am so happy we made the choice to have Terrapin as our venue.

ting itself is breathtaking. The ceremony at the top of the hill was simply unforgettable, and the views were spectacular, giving our event its name, "Hitched on the Hill." One of the standout features of Terrapin Hill Farm is the genuine care and support provided by the owners, Pete and Brenda. From the moment we booked, they treated us like family, ensuring that every detail was taken care of seamlessly. Their warmth and dedication truly made all the difference. The accommodations were fantastic, with options for both camping and staying in the farmhouse or cabins. Our guests loved the cozy farmhouse with its full kitchen and ample space. Plus, having everyone stay on-site added to the sense of community and fun. Pete's creativity truly shone when it came to our ceremony. Instead of a traditional arch, he helped us create a breathtaking area for our fire heart, symbolizing the merging of our lives. It was a moment we'll cherish forever. The entertainment was top-notch, with an early evening band and a late-night DJ keeping the party going. We brought in a food truck for easy dining, and our decision to have a s'mores bar instead of a traditional cake was a huge hit. And let's talk about that bonfire! A massive blaze built from a hollowed-out tree burned well into the early hours, providing the perfect backdrop for late-night conversations and laughter. Throughout the entire planning process, communication with the venue was a breeze. I never once felt stressed or overwhelmed, thanks to their professionalism and attention to detail. Booking Terrapin Hill Farm for our wedding was hands down the best decision I ever made. It's a place filled with love, laughter, and memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you, Pete and Brenda, for making our special day truly magical.

chapel stage and a huge bonfire during/after the reception. We chose this venue largely because we wanted the option of camping onsite for our guests/friends, which was also amazing! Couldn’t recommend this venue more for those wanting a fun, outdoor event.

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ntucky was it. So the kids made a trip in November 2022 to Terrapin Hill Farm , fell in love with the farm, met Pete and Brenda, and immediately booked it for their wedding in June 2023. Because they reserved the farm for 5 days, we also had the rehearsal dinner on the farm as well. Working with both Pete and Brenda was so easy and they were extremely helpful in both events. Brenda was always quick to response with any questions or concerns we had. The rustic farm is a beautiful location for a rustic outdoor event . Not being from the Bluegrass area of Kentucky we were not sure what to expect... but our experience with Terrapin Hill Farm was wonderful and it was the perfect place for our families to gather for Collin and Nate'.

surrounded by nature just made the celebration more magical than we imagined! I wholeheartedly recommend that you consider this venue for your wedding!

ast minute prep. The venue was absolutely stunning and I am so grateful we chose to celebrate our love at a place that emanates such a natural peace sense of wonder!

and a memory I'll always treasure! From the chapel stage to the bonfire, Terrapin Hill doesn't disappoint!

nd serene. We chose the top of the hill as our ceremony sight and 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!

ade our day so smooth and helped execute our vision perfectly. Pete 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!

reamed about. We hired Brenda to be the coordinator as well and 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!

y before to set up and decorate and have our rehearsal on site, 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.

y rented campers and we all enjoyed each other’s company from Thursday 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!

n 2.5 months… Despite the short timeline, it went so well, and that 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!

ve the entire time, and the amount of resources on hand were incredible. You truly can not beat this venue for the price

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wn guests) camped, brought RVs/campers, and/or slept in the farmhouse 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.

did their utmost to male sure we had our perfect fairytale wedding!

The house was beautiful and had plenty of room for me and my husband and people included in our wedding. Our wedding was perfect!

ace to have your dream wedding. This is the place! Couldn’t have imagined it any better!

really take the time to make your wedding day just how you picture 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!!

ng tables, chairs, table cloths or anything like that. They did 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!

reception area. My guests raved about how beautiful the grounds 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.

years together. We live in Louisville, but both come from rural 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.

night package and it was worth every dime, everyone had such a good time!

Brenda were lovely. The setup at the farm was convenient and affordable, 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.

ndly farm dogs that visit with you to the beautiful horses roaming 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!

ments. After a 12 year courtship a "wedding" was a given, so showing 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.

tried to make our day go as smoothly as possible!

e property was absolutely gorgeous and I don't think a single thing could have been any better! The girls got ready upstairs in the farmhouse, the guys got ready downstairs. Our caterer used the kitchen to prep our food. We took our first look photos up on the hill (SO beautiful!) and ceremony was by the A frame pavilion, reception in the covered pavilion. We used a couple extra pop up tents for more seating and had both a large and smaller fire going to cook smores over for dessert. This venue is incredible for the price and I would highly recommend them to anyone planning a beautiful outdoor wedding!!

l-oriented questions, and they answered each and everyone, promptly and efficiently. We originally chose the farm because it is absolutely beautiful, and then we were really sold when we found out all of the rentals that were included in the cost. They provided tables, chairs, linens, vases, directional signs, lights, and a teepee arch! We were able to have our rehearsal dinner at the farm house, we rented all weekend. They set up all the tables, chairs, arch, that we needed early in the day Friday in order for us to decorate for the ceremony/reception, before having our rehearsal dinner. Everything was so organized and just as I would ask if something could be done, it was already in the process of being done. My "expectations" were really blown out of the park with the way they showed up and made the entire weekend, start to finish, absolutely perfect. My husband and I even stayed later Sunday morning to talk to them about the wedding. They just make you feel like family and want to make sure you are at easy and not worrying about anything at all. I will forever remember this day and how perfect everything was, thanks to how wonderful they were to work with.

om another state, and there help was fantastic. They made so many great recommendations. Can't imagine doing this without them! Best. Wedding. Weekend.

Brenda and Pete!

extremely helpful since I was planning the wedding from California. We held the rehearsal and dinner at the farm as well. Pete tended to a bonfire for us to cap off the wonderful weekend. We would highly recommend Terrapin Hill Farm for your wedding or any celebration! Thanks

great memories of our special day and the people who helped make it simple and a lot less stressful. I highly recommend Terrapin Hill farm for your event if your looking for a beautiful setting and great people to work with.

wedding planning. I opted to use her as a coordinator and that was such a great help. The farm is beautiful and had everything we need. We held our ceremony at the Chapel Stage and reception under the pavilion. We had rain up until 5 minutes before the ceremony started so we thought we were going to be forced into a ceremony under the pavilion. While that would have been fine, it wasn't what I had dreamed of and I was having a sad. Brenda and my MOH took control and used that 5 minutes of rain relief to move 100 chairs and guests back to the Chapel Stage. That was incredible and I am so glad, because it all felt perfect once I started walking down the aisle. Pete bartended for us and my friends really enjoyed him. Several of them have been to festivals at the farm before so they loved getting some time with the couple that makes it all happen. Pete also maintained a big bonfire for us and our guests got to relax around it and roast marshmallows. Favorite things about the farm: -No noise restrictions! This was an issue with some other locations but on the farm, we got to play our music loud and not worry about it. -No hard in/out. We got to come Friday and set up/rehearse, and came back Sunday to tear down. No fuss, no rush. We opted for the overnight package, worth it. We had about 30 friends that love camping and saving money, so they continued the party after we left and no one had to find a way home that night. Highly recommend this option, if you have any campers on your guest list. -No contracted vendors. I really can't stand vendors who force certain caterers down your throat. You are free to use whoever you like here, though Brenda was happy to recommend some when I asked. -BYOB. This saves a lot of $$ I have run out of space - eek! In summary, highly recommend!

d possibly be. Their property is breathtaking. After the wedding, (and after the most epic, gigantic bonfire) my husband and I just sat looking at the stars and taking all in. That is the most unforgettable moment of my life. It wouldn't have been possible without these two awesome people and their generosity in sharing their beautiful farm with us. If you are looking for the most beautiful, stress free wedding you will not be disappointed.

us, able to answer our questions, and provide advice/contacts if desired. During our wedding weekend Brenda and Pete were available to help with anything! We paid extra to have Brenda as "day of coordinator" which was well worth it. Both were available to help out and take care of matters but not invasive or overwhelming by any means. I think it is a good sign that looking back on our weekend, I see times when I could have actually leaned on Brenda and Pete a little more than I did! They were very helpful and thought of things I did not! To boot, our guests expressed how much they enjoyed our wedding. Comments I heard were: beautiful, laid back, relaxed, enjoyable, not stressful. Our goal was a more low-key wedding, Terrapin Hill was the perfect locale with the most enjoyable hosts that fostered our simply joyful wedding weekend.

helped to ensure that everything that could be done to make our wedding a success, was done. Very reasonable requirements for the cleanup and no restrictions on vendors. Thanks again to everyone at Terrapin Hill Farms for helping to make our Big Day so special!!! Would recommend to anyone interested in an outdoor wedding and reception.

g day. The owners had great ideas for decor and were very knowledgable about setting up their venue to meet our needs. They responded to all of our questions in a timely manner and also allowed us to visit the site multiple times before our wedding date. The staff of the farm were there the day of the wedding to help us out in any way possible which really made the day easy on us! The venue itself is very beautiful. It's very natural and rustic. We got married on the chapel stage and had our reception under the pavilion. All of the guests commented on how pretty it was. I cannot say enough good things about this venue and strongly suggest it to any soon-to-be bride in the area!

't have run smoother. She promptly answered all of our countless questions and emails leading up to the big day. When we got there she helped ensure that every detail was perfect. The farm crew was so helpful and assisted us with everything that we needed for set up and clean up. The farm property was an absolutely stunning setting and filled with positive energy. It really felt like we had the whole countryside to ourselves as the only noises to be heard were the sounds of birds chirping and the laughter of all of our guests having a great time.

us setting and the perfect facilities for an outdoor wedding. Their new stage, put up right before the wedding day was stunning and perfect for the ceremony. Brenda and Pete helped us with so many details and since it was very much a DIY wedding, we asked a lot of them. They helped so much in the planning stages too, recommending an amazing caterer Judy Gurnee and an excellent contact for a bluegrass band. The weather was tenuous leading up to the big day and they were happy for us to make multiple visits to concoct our plan B. The evening was so relaxed and guests loved wandering the property, and there is nothing like looking up at all those stars! We had a bonfire which my guests loved and they even brought their gorgeous Basset Hound puppies for a visit (at my request). Overall I would recommend this venue to anyone wanting a lovely space to create their own unique event. It will likely be a little more work for you than a more traditional wedding venue (this is a working farm after all) but it was well worth it and you have the satisfaction of knowing you planned every detail.