The Secret Garden and Estate

This venue is truly a dream come true! Whitney and her staff did an outstanding job. They truly covered everything. They decorated and even set up personal things we got like our audio guest book and welcome signs. Kayla, the morning coordinator, steamed dresses, got mimosas for my bridal party and family, and was soooo sweet and helpful! Whitney made the planning process so easy! We feel like we just got to do the “fun stuff” and she got it DONE! She also made me feel like I was the only bride, it truly felt like OUR wedding was the only one and so important to them - even though they had a PACKED weekend full of weddings the date we got married! Chad, our DJ was PERFECT! He kept the dance floor packed all night and played our top songs. The food was amazing, everyone LOVED the dessert bar. The florals were perfect and they worked with us on additions we had like an extra bridesmaid bouquet, boutonnières for dads and an arch for the ceremony. The photographer was amazing and we thank her for her patience with wrangling our family for pictures 🤣 There are a few extras we decided to add on to our wedding, which I felt were very reasonably priced but I would prepare yourself to spend a little extra than what your first quote is. You will not be disappointed at all. All our outside vendors had nothing but good things to say about the venue and their staff. This venue is truly the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen and I looked into a LOT of venues in this area. The only thing I will say is that there is a dirt road leading to the property and it’s quite narrow so definitely reserve smaller shuttles!

Just home from our daughter’s wedding and what a magical event. It was straight out of a fairy tale. Whitney was amazing to work with from the very beginning. The food was amazing, the dj fantastic, the flowers beautiful and we can’t wait to see the photographs. Truly the best kept “secret “. An absolutely beautiful venue and an amazing staff!

The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and created a gorgeous atmosphere for our baby shower. The gardens and aesthetic are exactly what drew us here, and visually it did not disappoint. The staff was also genuinely helpful with setup and takedown, which we really appreciated and which made the event itself run smoothly. Unfortunately, the catering experience was the complete opposite. They call it the “Secret Garden,” but after receiving the final invoice, it felt more like the “Secret Charges.” Before signing the contract, we were sent menu pricing that appeared reasonable. However after we already signed the contract and decided on the finger foods we wanted, the final catering bill we were sent was $2,600 for a veggie tray, cheese tray, pita and hummus, salad, and a gallon each of iced tea and lemonade, falafel bites, and pasta salad. We had to scale way back to get the food down into the $1,300 range for our small event and it didn't leave us with much. What made it especially frustrating was the actual quality of the food. The vegetables looked and tasted like they had been sitting out for quite a while. Many of the baby carrots were visibly dried out and white on the outside instead of fresh and crisp. The pita chips served with the hummus were so broken up you couldn't even find a good chip in there. For the price point, we genuinely expected fresh grilled pita or at least something that felt freshly prepared rather than prepackaged chips. The cheese tray was also underwhelming and felt very grocery-store quality, including wrapped Babybel cheeses surrounding basic cubed cheese. Nothing about the presentation or quality matched the premium pricing they charge. For the amount paid, we expected elevated catering with fresh ingredients and thoughtful presentation. Instead, much of it felt like bulk store-bought party snacks arranged onto trays with a luxury markup attached. The venue itself truly is stunning, and the staff was kind and helpful throughout the event, but I would strongly encourage anyone booking here to get extremely detailed, itemized catering pricing in writing beforehand and clarify exactly what quality, portions, and presentation standards are included.

We just got married here, and “incredible” doesn’t even begin to describe our experience. Whitney was amazing to work with throughout the entire planning process—organized, responsive, and truly supportive every step of the way. The vendors they partner with were fantastic and made everything feel so easy and stress-free leading up to the big day. We especially loved our photographers, Joezy and Bethany—they did an amazing job capturing our style, made us feel completely comfortable, and Joezy even edited a few photos that evening for us to see, which was such a special touch. On the wedding day itself, the entire team went above and beyond—everyone was so kind and attentive to our guests and family. Whitney truly brought our vision to life, and everything turned out even better than we imagined. Our guests are still raving about the food and the beautiful venue. With thunderstorms in the forecast the week leading up to the wedding, we were understandably a bit nervous. Thankfully, we lucked out with only a light evening rain. Whitney was proactive in offering options to ensure we were taken care of, and the spacious dance floor and dining areas provided plenty of room for everyone to stay comfortable and dry. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we made, and it’s a day we will never forget.

From the moment we had our virtual tour of the estate with Whitney we knew we found our venue. We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! The staff (especially Whitney and Kayla) were amazing. The food, amazing. The place is beyond beautiful with the friendliest people. Thank you all so much for bringing our vision to light and making it so effortless for us. Could not recommend this place enough!