Winding Creek Farm, LLC

arn in a small pasture surrounded by stone wall. It is a beautiful site with a large tree in perfect position for the alter and it provides shade to the whole ceremony area in the afternoon when it's sunny. However, it rained all day on our wedding day, but the back up plan to move the ceremony inside the barn was gorgeous!! I love beautiful sunny weather, but I'm not disappointed that we couldn't have our outdoor ceremony there. The rain plan was so beautiful in the barn and it was so romantic and intimate! Our guests couldn't stop gushing over how beautiful it was. I think the best part about Winding Creek isn't just the beautiful setting - the owners Kim and Craig are truly the reason we decided to book this as our venue. Kim and Craig are such kindhearted people and were so helpful through the entire process. They are the kind of people you want to work with for your wedding and they have a ton of experience. They have a wonderful list of recommended vendors, which we chose from and I think that made all the difference. Having a team of vendors who all knew each other and have worked with each other before made coordination so smooth and easy. Nicole is the month-of-coordinator for Winding Creek. It was a huge plus that we didn't have to seek out a coordinator since her service is included in the venue price and she knows the ins and outs of everything there. She is an excellent asset to the Winding Creek team and made our day run so smoothly even when things didn't go as planned (like the weather). Another HUGE plus about Winding Creek is you can have access to the property the day before and after your wedding, which is a rare luxury that made our experience top notch and stress-free.

was expecting to handle she had covered. She had so much knowledge and advice, our wedding wouldn’t have been nearly as perfect without all her hard work. The barn is beautiful, and we loved the Upper ceremony site! The farmhouse was perfect for the girls getting ready, and the guys loved the rustic feel of the corn crib. I do wish they had chairs on site to go with their tables. It was so helpful for our guests to have the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same place. Such a perfect place for a wedding!

rs and walking the property that it was the place for us. The owners and the coordinator were professional and personable and they all worked to make sure the day was exactly what we wanted it to be. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful setting for our wedding.

e offers beautiful accommodations for the women and men in the bridal party to spend their wedding day preparing and relaxing, as well as two beautiful areas to hold outdoor ceremonies. (When a midweek rainstorm threatened to curtail our daughter’s outdoor ceremony, they immediately prepared the site uphill in a woodsy clearing which turned out to be absolutely breathtaking!) They were onsite all day and evening to help with any task necessary, providing their helpful, kind, supportive demeanor throughout. They also enlist the close assistance of their “day-of” coordinator, Melissa, who kept everything running smoothly and was professional, warm, and friendly…a real asset! The indoor barn offers ideal places for cocktail hours and receptions which are picture perfect…..our pics are stunning! The Gartens take pride in their lovely farm and want all brides and grooms to have the wedding of their dreams. If you are looking for a beautiful venue with helpful, flexible, supportive proprietors, def give Winding Creek Farm a visit!

t one! Every single one of our guests came up to us to say how gorgeous this venue is and we could not agree with them more. Aside from the beauty, Kim and Craig were so wonderful to work with. They helped us through postponing our original date due to Covid and were always there at the drop of a hat when we needed anything. They also include two day-of coordinators (Melissa and Angi) in their package that were so attentive to our needs and made sure our day ran as smoothly as possible. If we had to do it all over again, we would choose Winding Creek again - no doubt about that!

who is their day of coordinator was my right hand man and made everything so easy. I’m not sure I could have made all of the last minute changes run so smooth if it weren’t for them. Winding Creek will always have a special place in my heart.

for a tour we fell in love with it. Kim was very helpful along the way, quickly responding to emails, giving us layout suggestions (it’s a big space), and being available throughout the process. They made planning, prepping, the 30 day walk through and the weekend of the wedding stress free (it was extremely helpful to have the venue from Friday to Sunday). Jen the day of coordinator was fantastic, she helped the day run smoothly and on time (and she coordinated everything with all of our vendors). Thank you Winding Creek Farm, you truly made the best day of our lives extra special!! Oh and an added bonus, they are Nats fans!!

munication and a problem solver. She went above and beyond her job to help us with our seating arrangements, among other tasks. If you are looking for not only an instagram, picture-perfect venue but owners who make sure their bride and groom are taken care of, Winding Creek needs to be on the top of your list.

al-ness all enveloped in nature's beauty, then this is it. There is green all around, with far-reaching vines and delicate yet lush trees that wrap around this place giving it a feeling of a mid-summer's night dream with a rustic, charming barn that is absolutely gorgeous. It is the only venue that has trees and a barn. And I know.... because e searched 20 venues in the Loudon and Garrett County regions for a farm-forest wedding venue and couldn't find it anywhere ... until we came across Winding Creek Farm. This is also one of the few barn wedding locations in the region with built in restrooms (3!!!). All the other farm venue locations required that we order in port-o-potties, which was the last thing we wanted to deal with -- and see -- at our wedding. The owners, Kim and Craig, are the most wonderful people. They are warm and a delight to work with. They are responsive, very professional, and very efficient at making your dream wedding come to life. Nothing went haywire at all for our big day because they were there to keep everything on track -- all with a smile and a sense of ease. Nicole, the day-of coordinator, is also amazing at what she does. She keeps everything in order the day-of and is there to make sure everything goes okay. She was there to help me figure out my dress bustle so that I could get on with the party already, and made sure the wedding party was where they needed to be -- as drunk as we all were. We love you, Kim, Craig, and Nicole! We love Winding Creek Farm! Thank you for building such a perfectly balanced rustic, yet elegant and nature-wrapped wedding venue location of our dreams.

an indoor backup. After touring a number of other venues within 2 hours drive of DC, we visited Winding Creek Farm and nearly right away knew we’d found our spot. The cute farmhouse, the gorgeous red bank barn (and corn crib), the grounds with room for guests to spread out and enjoy themselves, the fire pit… it all seemed perfect, and that was before we saw the INSIDE of the barn. It was everything we wanted, but the true deciding factor were our hosts, Kim and Craig. They were so welcoming and knowledgeable and we immediately felt at ease with them. We literally cannot express how far above and beyond Kim and Craig went to make sure that our wedding went off without a hitch (and we managed to throw them a couple of pretty unique curveballs). Before we even signed our contract they were helping us find other vendors, lodging for guests, and even our rehearsal dinner location. They have years of experience in the hospitality industry and so many excellent local contacts in Loudon County that we were able to complete a lot of our planning in a short period of time. Kim and Craig continued to make improvements and tweaks to the property that added a lot of value. From big things like building a new catering space over the winter, and providing rustic farm tables, and the sturdiest benches you’ll ever find, to little details like freshly planted flowers and ferns, you will be hard pressed to find a venue with as many perks, rustic personality, and charm. And on top of everything else they work with a top-notch wedding planner, Nicole Bascope, who helps put everything together and run the show ensuring that the bride and groom, and all of the guests, are very well taken care of before and throughout the event. Every interaction with Kim, Craig, and Nicole did nothing but put us at ease that our wedding would be everything we hoped. Winding Creek was a wonderful location to get married (and our guests can’t stop talking about how great it was).

equests. They made our wedding exactly what we wanted and the planning process a breeze, and I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a place to get married!

Craig are the kindest, most helpful, generous, and hardworking venue owners. Upon meeting Kim and Craig on our initial visit, my husband and I were almost 100% sold on the property knowing we would be in the hands of such wonderful people with so many years of experience and a passion for what they do. Every single step along the way they were wonderful. They answered lots of emails from us with varying questions and were always quick to respond. They helped us when we needed vendor recommendations by directing us to preferred vendors. They happily allowed us to visit multiple times for walk throughs. They have a strong and positive rapport among vendors in the area and are well connected. They helped us get last minute seating for our ceremony when we hadn’t booked any – which was not easy to do on a busy October weekend. I could go on forever, but I felt as if Kim and Craig truly cared about us, our families, our wishes, and out happiness – we will be forever grateful to them. The venue: Oh. My. Gosh. Winding Creek farm was even more beautiful of a venue than we could have hoped for. The options for a ceremony, a reception, and even cocktail hour are never ending. The grounds are so incredibly gorgeous and serve perfectly for events. The fact that you have the property for the weekend was a huge selling point. It was immensely helpful being able to set up beforehand and have the Sunday after to clean up without rushing. This made the weekend feel a little longer and you aren’t pushed in and out of the venue like some of the larger ones. The cottage is perfect for getting ready, as is the Groom’s quarters. We chose a ceremony option in the back facing the forest and it was an absolute dream! We had our cocktail hour downstairs with a mix of indoor/outdoor space which was wonderful, especially because you can keep the reception area upstairs completely hidden until dinner time. And the reception upstairs – there is no better way to explain it than an absolute fairy tale. Photographers will have a ball at this venue for its rustic chic appeal and the absolute plethora of locations for photos. One thing to note depending on time of year, if that the barn is not temperature controlled. If you expect to get married in a hot month I recommend securing portable A/C units. Another huge plus was the provided tables and chairs – the barn tables are so pretty! We had 130 people, and I felt that was the perfect number. I appreciate they allow up to 150 for flexibility – we invited 185 and were very happy with how 130 fit at the venue. The experience: You don’t feel like just another number here. You feel like you’re cared about. Kim and Craig truly make you feel like your day is the most important – even if they have a wedding every weekend! They did so many special things for us, like providing us a lock for the fence to secure on our wedding day and allowing us to bury a bottle of whiskey a month before the wedding to assure good weather – and it worked 😊 Kim and Craig – thank you for your wonderful hospitality and helping to make all our dreams come true. We are so thankful for all you did for us, and for all the work you put into your beautiful farm. Thank you!

en we found Winding Creek Farm. Kim and Craig have restored a beautiful barn, farmhouse and corncrib complete with beautiful grounds and landscaping made just for events right in the middle of wine country in historic Lovettsville, VA. It is truly a family affair and Kim and Craig went above and beyond to help us with everything from the day we signed the contract to the day we left the venue after spending the night in their beautiful farmhouse after we were married. I could write an essay with all the things but here are just a few things if you're looking around the area for a rustic venue: - you get Kim and Craig. nuff said. They are AWESOME. - they offer a weekend for your event which is more than you will get at most venues in the area and WAY less stressful - it looks like it was ripped from a pinterest blog - they care about you and getting everything off without a hitch - If you have a night wedding, Craig lights a huge bonfire! Winding Creek Farm, hands down. No need to look further.

to get on to the next event. You can't go wrong working with them. The venue itself is stunning and our guests couldn't say enough about how beautiful it was. We were able to have our rehearsal dinner there the night before in the corn crib, our ceremony in front of the barn and our reception in the top of the barn. Nicole Bascope, the included event coordinator, was fabulous. She met with us to go over the plan for the day and made sure everything went smoothly, including finding a last minute hairdresser for me the morning of the wedding. The entire team there ensured everything went off without a hitch. We couldn't have asked for a better team!

/own this venue are the most amazing people I've met. Kim and Craig have created such an amazing experience at Winding Creek Farm, from the traditions to the amenities that the venue includes. Nicole Bascope, the wedding coordinator inculded in the venue, was a life saver during our wedding. The night/entire month before the wedding would not have gone nearly as smooth as it did withough all of them helping out. Book Winding Creek and you will not be disspointed- just go for one tour and you'll see and feel how much they care about you.

or everything through the wedding. The owners, Kim and Craig, were so helpful leading up to and during the wedding. They drove us and our guests around in the golf cart they have, helped make sure everything ran smoothly, and helped pick up the slack from one of our vendors that was lacking. This is a wonderful place for a beautiful wedding.