The Estate at Sunset Farm

Their staff was onsite the entire day and evening, working behind the scenes to transition from ceremony to reception, and helped assist with any questions that may have come up. The Estate staff worked seamlessly with the catering staff and the DJ, so it literally felt like everyone was one big team, there to provide us with an amazing experience. We felt very supported through the entire process, and our guests loved the beautiful scenery and accommodations of this beautiful venue. I simply can't say enough wonderful things about our entire experience with The Estate!

t the costs for everything. I really appreciated how they responded when I changed my mind about a specific add on. It was no problem, they are definitely there to make you forget all your worries come wedding day. Do yourself a favor and book this venue.

s able to sit back and enjoy the day why they handled everything. I highly reccomend this venue. Thanks again Estate at Sunset Farms

aughters day was special. When it came time for the beautiful horse to attend the reception, we had no idea that Steve would bring the horse into the Venue. To this day, everyone is still talking about the grand entrance and commenting that they have been to many weddings, but they have never had a horse attend inside. Thank you Jen and Steve for making this day so special for everyone.

both times!! The grounds were beautiful and gave you so many different options for photos. They had ample amount of tables and chairs outside for cocktail hour which our guest loved having an inside and outside option throughout the night since our day was the perfect weather. Honestly all of our vendors worked well together and we were very well taken care of for our day! If anything went wrong, we didn't know about it! We loved having our wedding at Sunset Farm and recommend this venue as our day was THE BEST DAY EVER!

ircumstances. The house DJ Isaac is awesome and highly recommend him!

was a night to remember.

fire pits outside which was an awesome ambiance by the fountains and wisteria with the twinkling lights. The Estate was great with communication and made sure we had everything we needed for our big day. I love the two story reception layout, it allowed our guests to spread out and we had more of the younger party crowd upstairs which worked great. They were able to mingle and easily look over the balcony to watch the reception events. The fireplace during our reception was an awesome added touch that The Estate did all on their own. Thanks to Steve, Jen, Jena and staff for helping make our wedding day happen!

with. The horses were also beautiful and I was glad to have them apart of my wedding. This turned out to be the best day of my life and I was glad it was here. I still get compliments about the place and our wedding from our friends and family. Definitely will recommend this place to friends and family for their future special day! Thank you everyone!

e chose to do an elegant themed wedding and this beautiful mansion created the perfect environment for everyone to come together to celebrate our special day. They also have the perfect place for a rustic, antique, farm, and any other theme you are wanting for your wedding day. My husband and I seriously couldn't have picked out a more perfect place to begin our new journey together. Jen and Steve are really easy to talk to and to bond with and that made our COVID wedding that much easier to plan. They were right there with us every step of the way and were helpful throughout this stressful time. No matter what issue or problem we came up with (and by issues I mean wedding planning in general) while planning a COVID wedding they were very understanding and communicated with us the entire time. It isn't everyday you meet people this invested in their customers and they are. YOU come first and they will do anything they possibly can to help your day come together. To say the least, I would give them more than 5 stars if I could. They were the perfect people with the perfect venue and the memories made here will last a life time. We will definitely be back to Sunset for other events that will happen in their very near future. Thank you Jen, Steve, Sunset, and all the staff there that day that made it truly amazing!

autiful English shire horses made our special day so magical! Highly recommend!

whole way. We had some minor hiccups with communication along the way but with Covid going on and people having to plan their entire wedding twice we completely understood that it was crazy for them too. Jen and Steve were always very responsive and would listen to our questions and concerns while reassuring us we could make things work. They allowed us to use their venue but make the wedding our own. They also got us in touch with our day of coordinator Jena, of Blush and Bloom, she was absolutely amazing and answer every question along the way (and we had A LOT). The venue was beautiful and they cleaned up anything that we saw in our walk-through that we questioned, from downed trees to some cosmetic issues. We toured the venue in January but they painted the picture for us, and looking at their Instagram let us see the potential, but it doesn't do it justice, it was better than we could have ever imagined. We can't thank the staff enough for everything they did for us to make our wedding day special and make us feel like we were their only clients.

tucky area before we made our final decisions. They were all beautiful, but The Estate offered so much help, aside from its beautiful location. So charming! Most venues just hand you the keys and tell you to have everything cleaned up by a certain time. At the very basic package, The Estate has a Staff of people that are on sight for the day. They take care of the basic trash cleanup at the end of the night (any trash that does not include décor you bring in yourself). They also work with several contacts from DJ’s to Planners if you are still looking. Don’t even get me started on the Wedding Planner, Jena Steinke, they work closely with. She is AMAZING! If you chose the Estate, you really should consider working with Jena. At first I was a bit skeptical about hiring a planner to be honest. After all, like yourself, I had a budget! I am so glad we decided to work with her. You will not be disappointed. Jena has her own wedding planner business that also works with other venues (Blush and Bloom), and she knows the Estate like the back of her hand. She has great relationships with their owners, and Staff. I definitely recommend asking Steve and Jen about her! She works very closely with the venue and your vendors to make your day magical! Steve and Jen are really great to work with, as well. I honestly felt like I was working with Family while I was there. They are responsive and really helped us with all the questions we had throughout the planning process. They were especially helpful considering we were planning during COVID-19. It was hard enough coping with a pandemic during this time, but they made us feel heard among many other clients, and also put up with several emails from me with all of my COVID concerns. I’m impressed with how organized and responsive they were during this time, considering they had several clients with the same COVID concerns and/or rescheduled dates. They were super flexible for some of the requests or ideas we had for the big day. I also have to talk more about the landscape and location. Absolutely beautiful. The Estate home already feels like a decoration itself, so we did not need to add too much as far as decor for the ceremony and reception. There are also so many opportunities for beautiful photos outside. They have beautiful gardens and landscaping that made for some of my favorite photos! Bottom line is, you will not have any regrets if you go with this venue. So much beauty and character, and a lovely staff! Thank you, Jen, Steve, and Jenna for being a part of such a wonderful memory that I will never forget! I am so happy!!!

nt changes. When a storm came through couple days before the wedding, they kept us informed and assured us everything was good. They always communicated and checked in on us. I am very grateful for their hospitality and kindness that they gave and showed us. Thank you Steve and Jen for everything. You both and the staff members were great! If asked I would highly recommend this beautiful place for your wedding or event.

wedding. Everyone who attended the wedding loved this venue. Thank you Jen and Steve for the use of Estate at Sunset Farm.

pped up. Even during these tough times, the couple and their families had an amazing experience and the wedding was beautiful! I would definitely recommend having a wedding at this venue!

our reception inside the Estate. Everything about the venue is gorgeous from the bridal suite, to the bar, to all the grounds outside. There is no shortage of places to hold your ceremony and capture gorgeous pictures. They even offer fun additions like baby goat feeding. All of our guests had a great time and so did the bride and groom.

have only been able to have 10 people at our wedding and they still wanted to take us for all our money. We paid for a space that was large enough to hold 200+ guest, not 10 people. Don’t be fooled when the contract says they have seating for 305 people, that doesn’t necessarily mean people can sit in those 305 chairs. Our only other option was to reschedule for another date and even those were limited, not to mention we could have been in the same boat later down the road and had to go through this all over again on the rescheduled date. Fortunately the regulations changed and we were able to have our wedding on the original date. However, when we came in for the final meeting, Steve was rude to us the entire time. He was on his phone, not paying attention to our conversation and when I asked him to show me an area of the venue he just pointed and would not walk over with me so I knew the exact location, even after I asked several times. During our reception one of my vendors came up to me saying we better be packed up and gone by 11pm, because Steve told them he couldn’t wait to charge us extra if we stayed over. All he cared about was getting our money and has robbed other clients of theirs that chose to cancel due to COVID-19. I would have even understood if they couldn’t refund the security deposit, but wanting to keep the entire payment, during a pandemic? I also wasn’t too thrilled when the horses came out. The one was kicking his legs all over the place and even kicked the trainer. I do not believe this horse was ready to be around guest and a comment was made about how he was still in training. We had kids at our wedding that wanted to see and pet the horses, but that was not an option with that horse. At least 15 minutes of our hour with the horses was wasted trying to calm him down. I know animals aren’t perfect, but I was expecting a little better. I honestly would have considered writing a better review if we had just dealt with Jen. She was very sweet during our meetings and on the day of our wedding.

sion. The staff beyond accommodating.

d the reception inside, so it made it very convenient for us and our guests. If your pictures are important to you, there are so many places on the grounds to take beautiful wedding pictures. Our sunset wedding photo was gorgeous with all of the greenery in the background. Steve and Jen were very helpful before and during the wedding. We had special requests and they went out of their way to accommodate our requests and make the day special. Our guests had a great time; they loved petting and taking selfies with the Shire horses during our cocktail hour outside. Many of our guests told us this was one of the nicest - and most fun - weddings they had ever attended. Quite the compliment! Most of our family and guests were from the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, so the location was convenient for everyone. And for our out-of-state guests, the nearby hotels were very nice - and a short Uber ride for those who didn't want to drive home after the reception. Needless to say, we were very happy we found The Estate at Sunset Farms for our wedding. It was perfect! Thank you Jen and Steve!

We had the wedding day we’ve always dreamed of at a very reasonable price that includes more than any other venue we visited. The team is so friendly and willing to provide any assistance needed. We HIGHLY recommend!

ape and wisteria falling over the trellis outside. A beautiful brick backdrop mansion to take pictures outside, a glowing fireplace with an elegant mantle for our (suddenly due to weather) inside wedding. It is beautiful and Steve and Jen are excellent to work with as well. Their quick email responses and their ability to go with the flow (we had an escape room themed wedding) was wonderful. I highly recommend this location, the amenities and the pure privacy of it all is worth it. Let alone the gorgeous view.

for a smooth and enjoyable wedding day! We highly recommend The Estate.

to get everything dry and ready again for guests. The Estate is absolutely breathtaking (inside and the grounds) and photographs so well. Highly recommend!!

ut their venue was their unique Estate on their gorgeous farm property. The farm has all the looks of an operational farm without the farm smell! Even my guests that do not like farms loved The Estate at Sunset Farm! It feels like vacation when you step onto their property. As you walk through the property, you get all sorts of different flower fragrances. Depending on the time of year, they have a large variety of beautiful blooms, my favorite being the wisteria, sure to make you and your guests want to kick back and stay awhile... They have many other options including lights, televisions, and horse photos! Their horses are extremely well taken care of, gorgeous, and friendly. The Estate is clean, with lots of detail. They worked well with our wedding planner and all our vendors. For example, we had a flower installation design to hang over the dance floor and they were so responsive and quick to work with our florist to figure out how to get it done. The end result blew our guests away, it was so enchanting. They were also extremely catering to us and our needs- I even called them the night before our wedding with a freak out, bridezilla moment (created by my guests, not the Estate) and they were so kind, understanding, and helped me to work around the problem efficiently so I could get rest before my big day. I would also like to say that their staff is extremely sweet, just like the owners. I would highly recommend your event at The Estate at Sunset Farm because, not only is the property itself worth the mulah, the people running the show are serious sweethearts who are worth investing in-- because they will 110% be devoted to you and your event. Thank you guys so much for helping our wedding to be the day we've been dreaming of since we were kids! I will always remember The Estate at Sunset Farm!

ather but they were constantly mopping the floors to make sure everything was perfect and that my dress was ruined. Also the bridal party walked outside and they cleared a path in the snow. All the staff was very professional and helpful! Would recommend this venue to anyone!

ing on the cake was having one of his horses (Ivan) come out for pictures with our guests. I highly recommend this venue because it's beautiful, modern, and chic. I couldn't of imagined having my wedding anywhere else !

ests kept commenting on how beautiful and different this place is- the double staircase in the entry way, the three full service bars, the balcony view to the dance floor, and on, and on, and on! We rocked the dance floor the entire night. I wouldn't change anything about our wedding day.

which created a beautiful backdrop that was already there. The ceremony was followed by appetizers and a cocktail hour in the flower garden. Thankfully we didn't have to change our plans because the weather was perfect. Our guests moved inside the beautiful mansion for our reception and it was amazing! Thanks to The Estate at Sunset Farm, our outdoor dream wedding and indoor reception - ALL IN ONE PLACE - became a reality!

n or Cincinnati area. Absolutely beautiful.

e highly recommend The Estate at Sunset Farm.

s venue from day 1! As the first wedding/reception inside the house, I can tell you that it was totally worth the wait! The venue is so versatile- AND it is the most picturesque venue in Dayton! The staff is AMAZING!!! and they truly made our day special from the start. They did all they could to make it a dream come true! Absolutely wonderful people to work with!

unfortunate lack of preparation. Steve seemed to be everywhere at the same time showing up frequently to make sure everything was ok with both sets of parents, myself and the bride, and each of the vendors. From mopping minor spills to standing by as a safety person for our sparkler exit, coming through with forgotten napkins, and more other details than I probably don't even know about..... What a great and historic day for my wife and I day. What an amazing facility.

hoto shoots. The venue is a great concept but keep in mind, it is still a farm. When you walk in the back yard you will see metal chainlink fencing and additional buildings. We were told that the venue would be completed by January 2018...we finally booked with a different venue. Such a shame.

, plumbing & HVAC inspections-- nope, not even the rough inspections-- I called the county. It will be beautiful once opened, if ever opened. Don't book until fully operational or you are in for a lot of extra stress.

utdoors, but because of the beautiful grounds and flawless summer weather, I didn’t miss having use of the interior space at all; we had our ceremony on the front steps of the Estate and tented the back patio for our reception utilizing a rented dance floor and the exterior bar. Steve and his team are friendly, dedicated, and all went out of their way to ensure that my day went as smoothly as possible.

very nice once it's completed but we felt it was deceiving to advertise this as a fully functioning venue option when it's not even close to being finished. We were told that it will be completed by the end of the summer but there is still a lot of work to be done. The owners should have been up front with us when we scheduled a tour plus they should mention the construction on their website so people aren't caught off guard when they arrive.

pening March 17, 2017. We were also supposed to be emailed a copy of our contract that evening. Things appeared to be on track, and we were excited to find a venue that had our preferred date available. February 24th, I emailed to ask for an update, and received a reply that “…there are no problems on our end. The construction is commencing nicely, although a need for a fire suppression system has pushed us back about a month. Your date of June 3 is firmly secure…”. I had little contact with the venue the rest of the month, and visited on March 18th. I was shocked to find the condition of the renovation appeared further behind schedule than it looked in January. Steven assured me at that time that it was still on schedule to be completed in May, and that I needn’t worry about my date. Steven stated that although he had no doubt The Estate wouldn’t be ready in time, he would provide tents on the lawn as a back-up. He also referred me to Jennifer Stanley at the Honey Farm. We declined to move our event, as family had already booked hotel rooms and invitations had been sent. Steven responded to periodic texts from us throughout the month, continuing to assure us that The Estate was on schedule. I did not get a copy of my full contract until April 20th, after multiple requests for months. May 1, Jennifer informed me she had received a request to use the Honey Farm for my date. We inquired again about the progress of the venue, informing Steve that we intended to say the other bride was welcome to the date at the Honey Farm. I asked my father to call him, and Steven admitted that the venue would likely not be completed in time, but he continued to reassure my fiancé and I it would be. We elected to move our event, and Steven agreed to a full refund. We drove to the Estate on May 6th to collect the refund, and waited over an hour for Steven to arrive with the check. He had also agreed to provide a new contract stating that he would provide linens, tables, restroom trailer, and chairs for our event, but neglected to provide this due to a “wifi issue”. My father called, and Steven reassured him that someone in his office was drafting that contract. May 18th, Steven sent me a 4 line email stating what he would provide. Steven did provide tables, chairs, and restroom trailer for the event at no cost, but failed multiple times to provide details on the timing of delivery or from where they were being rented. The day before the wedding, table cloths from Steven had still not arrived. He emailed me a termination and mutual release and requested I sign it that day; part of which stated I would not make any statements that would damage the reputation of The Estate. Steven attempted to contact my family multiple times that day to ask us to sign, and left a message saying he would drop off the linens and have us sign during our rehearsal at the Honey Farm. We had already elected to rent tablecloths from another company since we did not receive any delivery information from Steven; I did not sign. To our knowledge, the venue is still incomplete. We caution any person looking to be involved with Steven Gabbard or The Estate at Sunset Farm, even after its completion.

so have a few ceremony options inside like the two-story fire place or double curved staircase incase it rains. Talk about versatile! We are spending our entire wedding day here... using the bridal suite to get ready in the morning, having our ceremony on property, followed by a cocktail hour for our guests while the bridal party is photographed, and then our reception inside the mansion that evening. The staff has been super helpful giving us ideas on what we can do and they are very flexible and willing to work with us to make our day exactly the way we want it. We can not wait to celebrate our wedding day here.