Rural charm and beauty for your special day
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Walhill Farm is a beautiful wedding venue in Batesville, IN. Gorgeous forests, natural ponds, pastures, gardens, and flowers stretch across 250 stunning acres. You can make this pastoral property the setting for a truly remarkable country wedding.
Walhill Farm is located between Indianapolis, IN, and Cincinnati, OH. This property was originally the rebuilt pony farm, accomplished in 1960 after a fire destroyed the previous farm. This reconstruction was accomplished with the vision of the owner and famed industrial engineer George Carl Hillenbrand. These days, the Farm has an award-winning restaurant, a sustainable working farm, a renowned event center, and a butcher shop. For events, there are three outdoor ceremony sites and one indoor site. The Barn, a 12,000 square-foot converted horse barn, is an expansive space and can comfortably host up to 500 people for your wedding reception dinner as well as corporate events, fundraisers, etc. It can host quite a few more if there is no need for a dance floor. The Barn is a climate-controlled facility and an inspiring atmosphere that exudes the country feel, which so many event planners and brides desire today. Included with the ceremony site rental is a bridal suite and a groom's room for nearlyweds to get ready in. Additionally, the Lodge can host up to 100 guests.
This venue's staff is ready to assist you in preparing large and opulent events as well as more intimate occasions. They also offer on-site services. Walhill Farm Catering will have your guests raving about the quality of your special day or event.
18+ years in business
Speaks English
Small team (2-10 members)
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
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Reviews
4.9
out of 5.016 reviews
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Walhill Farm is highly recommended for weddings and receptions, with reviewers praising the excellent service provided by Michaela and the team. Guests were impressed by the stunning venue, delicious food, and beautiful decor. Many appreciated the seamless planning process, personalized attention, and accommodating staff. The on-site amenities, including places for getting ready and convenient hotel rooms, were also highlighted as beneficial for events. Overall, Walhill Farm was described as a dream venue that exceeded expectations and provided a magical experience for weddings and other celebrations.Review photos
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Megan M
5.0
11/26/2025
Highly recommend having your wedding and reception here! Everyone was great and very helpful.
Alex W
5.0
11/04/2025
From start to finish, our wedding day was absolutely magical! Michaela and the team at Walhill went above and beyond to ensure everything was seamless. The venue was absolutely stu...
nning. The staff members were so kind, attentive, and made sure we didn't have to worry about a single thing. It honestly felt like a dream come true! We're so grateful for the Walhill team for making our day wonderful - it was everything we imagined and more! We highly recommend Walhill for an unforgettable wedding experience!
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Madelyn B
5.0
10/23/2025
We had our wedding reception at Walhill Farm, and we absolutely loved it! From start to finish, the entire experience was amazing. Their communication before the wedding was outsta...
nding and made me feel so comfortable and confident that everything would go smoothly. On the day of, they took care of all the little things so we could just relax and enjoy every moment. And the food… absolutely AMAZING! Their menu is incredible, and our guests are still talking about how delicious everything was. We couldn’t have picked a better place to celebrate!
Response from Walhill Farm on 10/28/2025
Thanks Madelyn for your kind words. We are so happy we could be part of your special day. ...
Thank you for choosing Walhill Farm.
Erin W
5.0
4/17/2025
I hosted my sorority's formal here and it was absolutely wonderful! My guests loved the food, rustic chic decor, beautiful scenery, and acoustics of the barn. Michaela was a great ...
help in coordinating with outside vendors and catering to dietary restrictions. She even took the time to answer all of my last-minute questions while she was overseas.
The cost I provided includes all food, decorations, staff, gratuities, venue rental, and setup and teardown.
Kelsey B
5.0
9/10/2024
Walhill Farm is an absolutely beautiful venue! They offer places for both the bride and groom to get ready onsite. Plenty of places for unique pictures on the property as well. Foo...
d is phenomenal, and so is Michaela! She made the whole planning process so easy, and she is extremely understanding and easy to work with.
Kathleen A
5.0
7/27/2024
Every one there was very easy to work with and very accommodating! The onsite hotel rooms are very nice and convenient. Michaela was very helpful with suggestions and very mindful...
of my budget! Food was excellent! I Would highly recommend! Beautiful venue!
Molly W
5.0
7/27/2024
Walhill was the perfect place for our wedding reception. The catering was done through them, and we got lots of compliments on the food. Michaela answered every question we had, pr...
omptly, and made the whole experience a breeze! The venue was gorgeous and working with them was so easy. We would absolutely recommend them to all our of friends!
Kim W
5.0
7/26/2024
Absolutely beautiful venue for our daughter’s wedding reception! Michaela was wonderful to work with and very professional and organized. I highly recommend Walhill!
Madi B
5.0
7/25/2024
I had my dream wedding at the Walhill Farm! Micheala was wonderful with making sure that I had everything I needed. The staff was wonderful and the venue was perfect! It was clean,...
spacious, and simply beautiful for the big day. I would highly recommend The Walhill Farm for a wedding venue!
Beth M
5.0
12/22/2023
We had our daughter's wedding reception at Walhill Farm. We received numerous compliments on how beautiful the venue is as well as how outstanding the food was, especially the bris...
ket, smoked chicken quarters, tossed salad/house dressing. Michaela and her team are laid back and very easy to work with; quick to respond to any questions and concerns. We also used the Bridal Suite to get ready and that was lovely. We used two of their rooms to sleep in the night of the reception and those were nice, clean and roomy. Would recommend this venue to family and friends. Glad we chose them and would do it again!
Charity N
5.0
11/02/2022
Our wedding was absolutely perfect! I never imagined our day to be perfect but it was thanks to the amazing staff at Walhill! They came and checked on us so many time to make sure ...
we had everything. They were so willing to help us and make our day exactly how we wanted. I loved the different options of ceremony cites! Our pictures turned out amazing because the venue is perfect. I can’t thank everyone that works their enough! Our biggest compliment from guest was that the food was the best wedding food they had ever had! I will always recommend Walhill Farm to anyone getting married!
Carlye W
5.0
10/17/2022
Walhill Farm is beautiful, and they have so many different options for your ceremony and reception location so they’re sure to have just what you’re looking for. Michaela and her t...
eam are amazing! Everyone was so kind and helpful during the entire process, very quick to answer questions, and extremely helpful. Planning a wedding by yourself without a coordinator/planner is a lot but they really helped with their expertise.
The value is great for the price, everything was gorgeous and all of our guests had an amazing time. If i I had to plan it again I wouldn’t pick a different venue.
Also, the food was amazing!!
Response from Walhill Farm on 10/17/2022
Thank you Carlye for your kind words.
So happy to hear you had a wonderful day & experienc...
e at Walhill Farm.
It was great to meet you and Zach and help plan your special day.
Andi S
5.0
11/19/2020
We had our wedding reception at Walhill in August. What a dream! They made everything so easy! Michaela is amazing - so responsive and quick to help with anything, and she made pla...
nning a wedding during uncertain times so much easier! Willing to meet with us at anytime and help our vision come true, and made sure we had fun along the way. Our guests loved the food, the service was wonderful, and the barn itself is beautiful which made the decorating easy and fun. We couldn’t have asked for anything better!!
Nicole H
5.0
8/31/2017
We cannot find the words to express how perfect Walhill is and was for our wedding! It's the perfect venue for a laid back country wedding or even a super fancy black tie event. We...
got married outside on the east side of the barn and had our reception inside. It was beautiful! Alyssa was amazing, helping us get everything finalized before the wedding. She answered any and all questions we had, and even answered questions we didn't even realize we had at the time. The food was absolutely to die for. We loved it, and our guests are still raving about it. The night of the wedding Jayson was the manager and he made sure everything went perfectly!! Everything about Walhill was absolutely amazing. We can't thank them enough for making our special day even more special.
-Mr. & Mrs. Gaither
Kim S
5.0
12/26/2016
Thank you Walhill Farm for such a special place to hold my reception. Elizabeth was the best. She took such good care of us and even ran out to get us food containers to store th...
e leftovers. She was the ultimate professional and I am so thankful for all she and Walhill Farm did to make the reception so special. The food was delicious and I received so many comments about how good the food was. It was the best day ever.
Amy F
4.0
9/18/2013
Amazing food, great atmosphere, and great value!!
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