The Barn at Whitney's Farm

ony with the reception in the pub. The day went off without any problems, the food was amazing and everyone had a great time! I can, without hesitation, recommend this venue. They far exceeded our expectations!

ir fair share of weddings (hundreds, if not thousands) and have the routine down perfectly so we had NO worries. Overall, a wonderful experience working with Don and his team for our big day!

Mountains we can't believe we hadn't experienced the Shovel Handle Pub before but we plan on going back to visit every time we're in Jackson. We absolutely love it there!

t Whitney’s think ahead for every detail and everything is a well oiled machine in addition our friends and family will likely be talking about the food for years to come! Brides can feel a lot of stress and concern for their day. I can say for sure I did not I trusted everything to Whitney’s and they did not disappoint.

ney's Inn and Shovel Handle Pub will forever hold a very special place in our hearts- the rustic setting, incredible food, compassionate staff really made our experience amazing! I am a very detail oriented person and I can honestly say that Don and his staff out did me. Any time I thought, oh! we need to set this up or we need to make sure this special accommodation is made for a guest- Don and his staff were already on it! They work together as a team and pay attention to the little things. The setting (inside and out) is both unique and magical. The entire staff at Whitney's Inn is nothing short of spectacular- not only are they great at what they do, but they are kind and friendly and willing to go out of their way to make it happen! A Whitney's Inn wedding is a one of a kind gig and we are so grateful to have experienced it!!

experience all that I encountered here at Whitney's Inn and the Shovel Handle Pub. From the ceremony which was outside entwined with birch trees, a gently flowing brook, the birds chirping and nature at it's best, to the amazing helpful and accommodating staff from front desk to waitstaff all professional and helpful to the food... can I say OH MY GOD... the guests can not stop talking about how wonderful the food was. I kept hearing that wedding food is not always that great but this food is beyond good! I served Prime Rib and Rosemary Chicken and believe me I wish I had the recipe... amazing. After a perfect ceremony and then the perfect reception we all headed over to the fire pit for some more S'more fun! Seriously I can not put to words my satisfaction. As a bride who wished for a fairy tale wedding... the Whitney's Inn and Shovel Handle Pub gave me just that... a Fairy Tale Wedding! You don't have to go to Florida or California to have your Fairy Tale... just go to Jackson and the Whitney's Inn! AMAZING!

ry beautiful, and even on that first visit the staff were so helpful and friendly! We loved the fact that everything could be done on site, and that our guests could stay right there at the Inn or sister Inn (The Inn at Jackson). Don was extremely helpful throughout the whole process, offering us tips and was flexible in making sure our day was exactly as we pictured and ran smoothly. Although he wasn't there for our actual wedding day, his staff stepped right up and did an outstanding job ensuring our day was perfect!! Because we held our wedding in April during the Inn's off-season (which saved us a decent amount of money- thanks Don for the Spring Wedding Sale!), the Inn was basically only open for our wedding and our guests, so we had complete access to the grounds and the staff were so accommodating and trusting. They even let my husband and I stay an extra night after the wedding as a mini honeymoon, which gave us some time to collect ourselves, get organized, and enjoy the Jackson area before making the trek home. Honestly, everything about this venue was amazing- the food, the location, and the staff made our big day unforgettable. We couldn't have chosen a better venue. We highly recommend Whitney's Inn!!

ot nickel and dime you. Everyone had an amazing time and . This venue is super accommodating and amazing. I am not sure why you would chose to get married anywhere else. If I could do it all over again, I would not change a thing!

so intentional with their work. Our wedding weekend far exceeded our expectations! Thank you for being a part of our special day, we cannot wait to return to visit!

d. All of our family and friends commentated on how great the venue was and what a relaxed and fun filled wedding weekend we had due to all the staff and amazing venue. We can't say enough about how happy we are that we chose Whitney's Inn for our wedding and we will forever be grateful that we did! If your looking for a beautiful, charming and rustic setting where you can have all your family and friends stay for the weekend to celebrate the best day of your life, then this is the place!!! Not only is the venue amazing, there are multiple options for the ceremony site, the food is outstanding and pricing is very reasonable. We would absolutely recommend having your wedding here, you won't regret it!!!

n and we got endless compliments on the food at the Shovel Handle Pub.

nd cancelled them all. What makes this venue stand out above others is it's capacity to provide a whole wedding weekend with family and friends beyond the event itself. We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception there which made things less stressful for us and easy on our guests. From being able to share breakfasts together in the morning and bonfires at night, it was great making memories and being able to have time with our guests. Additionally, Don and his staff made us feel like family and were very accommodating. Whitney's will always hold a special place in our hearts! It's a place I can see us coming back to visit for years!

putting out the decorations for us in the most beautiful way, to making sure we were all where we needed to be at all times.. it made for the most wonderful day! And the FOOD! Probably one of the best meals I have ever had! In the evening, one of our guests dropped a wine glass on the floor and they had it gleaned up so fast I didn't even notice it happened. The guest who dropped it told me about it! I had the most perfect fall wedding thanks to them!

bsolute pleasure to work with. The entire wedding planning process from start to finish was a breeze. Don, the owner, runs the show as your day of wedding coordinator, he was flexible and gave us the direction we needed. And boy, trying to coordinate and mobilize an entire wedding party is like trying to herd a bunch of cats, but he did it with ease and a smile on his face. I am happy to say that all the vendors they recommended were wonderful to work with as well. The wedding weekend went off with out a hitch. The grounds were beautiful and it feel like it was our home. The fire pit is a wonderful amenity. We loved having our guests stay onsite. No one would had to get behind the wheel after the festivities which was a relief and a blast. It was great for everyone wake up in the morning and congregate in the dinning room for breakfast at their leisure. We got married in the woodland ceremony site and it was AMAZING. Our guest keep remarking about what a magical ceremony we had and it was so unique and like no one else's! The barn is a PERFECT back drop for pictures. There is not much you have do to do inside site to make it nice- all the twinkle lights inside are amazing. Love the different levels of the barn; there are some great vantage points. Now lets talk about the highlight of my weekend....THE STEAK TIPS. All of the food was amazing, from apps to dinner, but the steak tips are the best you'll ever have. You cannot not go wrong with these. We even stayed Sunday night and went back to the Pub for more steak tips :) Anyways , the entire pub staff are great. They are hard workers and its obviously they really care about what they do. My husband and I can't wait to go back to the Whitney's Inn and Shovel handle Pub.

e food was absolutely wonderful; our guests had nothing but positive things to say. I highly recommend this venue.

at not only our wedding but also within the few days after. We stayed up there with some family and enjoyed every minute.

ff was so friendly. We were able to enjoy the whole weekend and not worry about a thing. The staff took care of everything and it all went off without a hitch. We hired someone to play live music during the ceremony and while setting up he realized there was no power, and Don the owner went right out to turn it on. He kept checking in with my husband and I to make sure we had a drink and to make sure we had everything we needed. Our guest had a great time and they are still talking about it! The food was amazing! We would highly recommend this venue!

e 4th floor so we could all sit in the same area) but also with our wish for no alcohol to be served (even going so far as to use a table cloth to cover that part of the bar). Don was absolutely fantastic answering all my questions and being very understanding when I got busy at work and was late on numbers and details and whatnot. Our wedding was odd in that I needed to shower between the ceremony and reception (I had just climbed the face of Cathedral Ledge) and they were so understanding, leaving wraps and snacks in the room where I was showering and a bottle of martinellie's on ice. The food... oh my god the food! GET THE BEEF TIPS!!! Also the eggplant parmesan!!! Everything that came out of that kitchen blew me away! They had everything prepared, even things that I didn't think about. They did set up of the centerpieces (I did my own but wasn't there to set them up since I was busy that morning) and made room for my family and friends at the sister inn (the inn at Jackson). We were the second wedding that weekend so we weren't able to stay at the Whitney's inn but the sister in is right down the road and they blocked off all the rooms there for us. If you are looking for a relaxed, magical venue where they really take care of you and make your day perfect then this is your spot! They even were prepared to set up the ceremony inside at the last minute in case it rained and we couldn't have it where we wanted to! I could go on for another hour on how perfect it was but I'll leave it here and just say that I couldn't have asked for a better team or place to have my reception!

re extremely accommodating and pleasant to work with. We booked out the entire inn as well as Jackson Inn for our wedding. We had a tent reception and then what we call a 'party in the barn'. The staff made the night run very smoothly and exactly how we wanted it. I would recommend this venue to anyone that wants an elegant, rustic wedding with a relaxed and fun feel.

and the staff switched gears with ease and made the inside just as beautiful as I would have hoped. Don was so laid back and made me feel at ease throughout the entire process. I had so many compliments from guests on how picturesque the setting was. I can't thank everyone enough at Whitneys Inn and the Shovel Handle Pub for putting on a great party!

the fresh coat of snow. We could not have chosen a more perfect venue. It was rustic & elegant. Simply perfection. Don and his staff made this day so stress free and easy going. They took care of everything and we were able to relax and enjoy our day. We also loved that at Whitney's Inn, everyone attending the wedding can stay right on site, they have rooms, cabins and suites to rent -- (No drinking and driving!) I 100% recommend Whitney's Inn & Shovel Handle Pub for a wedding venue!

o go back! From the first tour we took on the property, to the tasting (where "wedding alumni" come back for a weekend getaway), to our wedding weekend, to their follow up post event… we felt unbelievably secure in our decision to work with Don. I alone must have had a thousand questions and called at least 30 times - the team was patient, helpful, and professional with each correspondence. They worked with us to outline each and every detail of our big day - setting up the venue in perfect alignment to our vision. The staff was incredible. Like most weddings we had a wide spectrum of personalities, and the team helped us ensure that everyone had fun without getting into any trouble. They did this with minimal interference and no added stress to us (the bride and groom). In my opinion, a wedding is all about the details, and no one does that better than this venue! We had handmade complimentary cookies upon check in, welcome bags for each guest waiting in rooms, a bonfire each night including at our welcome BBQ by the pond, live music at the pub on Friday before our wedding (which was extended upon the groom's father's request), a perfect "fairy like" woodland setting next the babbling creek for our ceremony, gorgeous cocktail hour outside the Inn and Barn, a night filled with dancing and fun at our reception, and an incredibly delicious brunch send-off. We were able to create this personalized and very full wedding weekend "experience" for less than a single night at other venues, and we didn't have to compromise on anything. The food was on point - the staff ensured we got to experience it despite the hustle and bustle of the day, and the steak was out of this world! A guest was never without a beverage. The music was perfect. The ceremony was well-coordinated and clear for each participant including vendors (which after being a bridesmaid in a few weddings, I know is challenging). And most importantly, everyone had fun!!! There were no absurd rules or hidden costs - Everyone raved about the experience, and we literally can't wait to return. Jackson is a perfectly quaint New England town, and Whitney's Inn does everything possible to accentuate Jackson's natural magic. It was a perfect wedding experience, and we'd recommend it to any couple. In fact, our guests have already recommended it to their engaged friends - they must want to come back to Whitney just as much as we do!

que reception area. Don and his team helped us have the exact wedding we wanted! The food was outstanding and their customer service was personal, thoughtful and helpful at every turn. It looked like it would rain for our ceremony and Don let me have both the indoor and outdoor sites set up so I could wait until the last possible moment to make the call - lucky for us, the weather cleared for an hour so we could be outside. I felt like I didn't have to worry about the details once the wedding weekend began because Don and his team would take care of it all! Thank you, Whitney's Inn, for making our wedding the best and most memorable weekend of our lives! - Beth and Chris Little

real guy. From the start, I didn't feel pressured at all to book with him. He tells it like it is, gives the facts and doesn't go above and beyond to shmooze like some wedding coordinators we met with. Although he has a more hands off approach, the day of he was there for everything we needed and more. For us, the hands off approach by the staff was wonderful. It felt as if we had the entire property to ourselves for the weekend. Yet, everything was done without us having to ask. I had imagined my groomsmen running around like chickens with their heads cut off trying to get all of the decorations and signs in place, but Don had the staff take care of everything. We were very unconventional in nearly everything about our wedding. Don and Lorrie gave their expert opinions, and I usually went against it.. and they still supported my wishes 100% and made sure my crazy ideas worked out; even if it meant running a mic from the ceremony site to the cocktail hour to the dinner tent to the reception in the barn, just so I could make various announcements. AND THE FOOD! People are still commenting on how delicious it was. I was skeptical to have a buffet, but I'm so happy I did. The tasting alone had me hooked, but for me having people enjoy their meal is super important, and Whitney's definitely knows how to serve. They were SO flexible and helpful with every single aspect of our big day, I wouldn't have changed a thing and I wish I could relive the weekend over and over. Highly recommended for those who wish to indulge in the beauty of nature, a few steps from the beaten path, without all of the super poof and sparkly fairytale BS that some wedding venues try to push. At Whitney's you have your wedding played out your way, any way, and the staff goes above and beyond make it gorgeously unique for you.

ver done one before. They also rolled with us changing the ceremony site at the last minute without batting an eye. 2. The food! Everything was excellent and our guests gave so many compliments. Their steak tips ... out of this world. 3. The Shovel Handle Pub: what a great place to have a wedding reception! Perfect for 100-130 people to eat, drink and dance the night away. Various size tables that can be adjusted to fit the number of guests, unique 4 floors, needed minimal decorations to look fabulous, perfect dance floor area, and just absolutely charming. Overall, really top notch venue. Wow!

perfect for our reception, we didn't even need any additional decorations! Don, the manager, was great he handled everything the day of so we didn't even need to worry about any of the minute things, such a blessing with all of the anxiety of the day. Everyone was able to stay right on site and guests were able to use the fire pit and hang out well into the night after the reception was over. They have 3 outdoor sites for the ceremony, we picked one that was just finished this year; I walked down the aisle through a row of trees and we were married in front of an old fireplace. We got so many compliments on the venue, the reception space, and the food. There were a lot of personal touches involved in the day too, Don himself served myself and my husband's food! I am so glad we picked Whitney's Inn for our wedding and would recommend it to anyone looking for a rustic feel for their wedding day.

ely blown away with how the day turned out. The owner Don, who was extemely helpful and responsive throughout the year leading up to our wedding day, and Jen, our excellent day-of wedding coordinator, both went above and beyond. They did everything within their power to make sure that our wedding day turned out exactly the way we had envisioned it to be. Beyond that, the food was exceptional, the staff were extremely professional and accomodating, and after the reception ended (at midnight!), we were allowed to continue the party around their firepit. Overall, we could not have asked for more and I (and my now husband) highly recommend Whitney's Inn as a wedding venue. We promise you will not be dissapointed!

needing much decor. The staff attended to our every need and treated us like royalty. They know what they are doing and was able to make us feel comfortable and confident that everything would go smoothly.

in front of the fireplace and it was like out of a fairytale! All of our friends and family were up for the whole weekend with us and gave us countless compliments on our choice of venue! From the tasty food, atmosphere at the Shovel Handel pub, and surrounding activities to do in Jackson and the white mountains, it was the ideal location for our wedding! We look forward to future anniversaries spent there!

but on how beautiful the inn and Shovel Handle pub were. It is an affordable option for those who don't have a large wedding budget and are looking for rustic charm. The inn is well kept and the Shovel Handle pub has great atmosphere. I would recommend this venue to anyone! Our wedding was above our expectations and we cannot thank Don, the owner, enough for everything he and the staff at Whitney's Inn did for us. We wish we could go back and do it all over again just to relive the night!

to make it fun. The Inn provides you with a list of vendors they have used and recommend which was extremely helpful in selecting those people as we were not from the area. There is a recap meeting before the weekend starts which is extremely helpful. You don't really need decorations for the reception because the barn is so beautiful. The best part about this venue is that you can have your whole wedding weekend there. It was nice to have people arrive on Friday and spend the entire weekend together. When it is just one day, it goes by too short. CONS: Don was hard to get ahold of a lot of the time. The day of my wedding, I couldn't find anyone to help me set up the entryway of the reception area (i wasn't sure where the buffet and tables needed to go) the morning of the wedding and had to wait and set up during my special "get ready time" with my bridesmaids later in the day. So specify when you want to do that! Don was busy that day giving a tour to a prospective bride & groom which was very frustrating. He was not the friendliest person to work with. Lori is the wedding planner up until 2 weeks before the wedding but she works remotely so you will never meet her and she isn't there the day of the wedding. You are required to fill all the rooms for 2 nights. We ended up having to pay about $300 to make up for missed rooms. The breakfast is not free.

c barn venue and we couldn't have been more pleased with the service throughout the night.

Lori walked us through every stage of the planning process and took amazing care of us throughout the entire weekend. They were incredibly flexible and knowledgeable – we always felt like we were in good hands. They managed tent, chair, and table details and helped enormously in setting up decor. The venue was gorgeous; it is verdant, homey, rustic, well-kept, and felt very welcoming. We loved the Adirondack style and all private and public rooms were super cute and clean. We also loved the fact that most of our wedding guests could stay on the property and we heard nothing but good things about our guests’ experiences at Whitney’s Inn and the Inn at Jackson (Whitney’s sister inn). The food was PHENOMENAL; everything at the rehearsal BBQ, the wedding dinner, and the breakfasts was so delicious. There were so many food options and all of them were good. They took great care of our vegan and gluten-free guests as well. Getting married at Whitney’s Inn was one of the best decisions that we’ve ever made (after saying “yes” to Mike of course!). We look forward to visiting Whitney’s Inn again and again over the years. In sum, we could not recommend Whitney’s Inn more highly.

e our actual wedding date of 6/27/2015. From the very beginning the process ran smoothly and at times seemed too easy. This thanks to our wedding coordinator Lori (which the Whitney provides) we were able to plan the wedding from afar (the Boston area) which meant we did not have to physically be there for major decisions. When it came time for the food tasting, we unfortunately we unable to attend, however we had enjoyed a dinner at the Shovel Handle Pub so we knew how fabulous the food was. We had looked around at many other options for the "Barn type wedding" and found that the Whiteys Inn was the most cost effective. From the simple things like linens to other small add ons, they all were included in the cost. As the wedding drew close, Lori made sure we had occasional meetings via phone to go over the checklist to make sure there wasn't anything left to be addressed. Fast forward to the Friday before the wedding. We had booked the required rooms for the 2 nights which meant our family and friends would be in for a fun filled weekend. I can honestly say from the moment we arrived to the minute we left we felt like part of the Whitneys Inn family. At no point did we ever have to worry about a thing. From the activities on that Friday night which included long hours around the fire pit, to the delicious and unbelievable breakfast which was included in the stay, we were amazed. We have stayed many places where the breakfast was included however none has compared the the choices and the amount of food that was served both mornings! We were able to order off the menu which in our experience has never been an option at a breakfast included situation. When it came time to meet with out JP and Don Billinger we grew more and more excited. It was like any fears we may had in the months leading up to our big day had suddenly disappeared. We can honestly say Don made the weekend a dream come true. The day of the wedding went on without a hitch from the preparations to the I do's, everything flowed perfectly. Our cocktail hour was a huge success thanks to the staff. They made sure all our guests had drinks in hand and hors d'oeuvres everywhere they turned. Once we arrived to our reception in the Shovel Handle Pub with all our guests were in place, the celebrating begun and our night was a huge success! The food was the biggest hit of the night, all we can say is our guests are still talking about how delicious the food was and how it was the best wedding they have been to!!! The staff made sure all the plans were carried out as planned and the restaurant manager Paul was awesome too! He worked with us from the beginning like Don. Again, they made us feel like family and to them nothing else mattered but our wedding! When we woke up Sunday morning as Mr and Mrs, we were overjoyed with all the great feelings and emotions that we were feeling thatnks to the Whitneys Inn and their staff. We cannot express the happiness and content we had driving away that Sunday and feeling a tad bit of disappointment that we were ending one amazing weekend!

grounds are beautiful, the rooms are adorable, and the overall atmosphere was ideal for our laid back weekend celebration. The majority of our guest came for two nights, whitneys hosted our rehearsal dinner at the picnic area. Saturday, while we were getting ready, our guest enjoyed the pool, pond, and grounds along with local attractions. We were able to choose our timeline, there was no rental hours or limits. The food was AMAZING. I have never been to a wedding where the food was one of the best meals I have ever had. Our guests could not say enough about the whole weekend. It was such an intimate and perfect venue. The backdrops for pictures were unbeatable. We were able to take pictures in front of the barn, at the base of the mountain, along the pond. I would recommend Whitneys to anyone looking for an ideal rustic wedding. Don and his staff made the weekend run smoother then ever imagined!

ey ran us inside and everything went very smoothly!! The grounds were so beautiful, we had our dogs with us. Our dogs were able to run and play and be apart of our special weekend, which was super important too. Highly highly recommend this venue!!!

different feel. Everyone commented on how different and nice it was. Along with how friendly the staff was! I suggest everyone to check it out!

wanted our wedding to be a weekend affair, and Whitney's was perfect for that... it felt like our home for the 4 days we were there. Thank you to Don and the staff at Whitney's... all our guests want a repeat next year :)

n all aspects of our wedding weekend. Their attention to detail and organization allows all the guests and especially the parent’s of the bride to truly enjoy the celebration and fun. The Inn and adjoining Pub are quaint in décor and provide comfortable accommodations. The food is amazing whether it be full breakfast, afternoon snack, or meals at the Pub. The reception dinner will delight your guests. All weekend long, our guests commented on the beauty, comfort and delicious food at Whitney’s Inn. It was a true pleasure to do business with Don and his staff – the result was wedding weekend perfection!