✦ The Weekend Experience
Three days. One unforgettable celebration.
The traditional wedding ends right when the best part begins. We give you the whole weekend instead.
Friday
2:00 PM
Cabin Check-In
Wedding party arrives. Cabins are stocked, beds made, fire pits ready.
Friday
4:30 PM
Ceremony Rehearsal
Walk the aisle. Find your spot. Hear how the trees sound at sunset.
Friday
6:30 PM
Welcome Party / Rehearsal Dinner
String lights, long tables, the families finally in one place.
Friday
10:00 PM
Bonfire & Stargazing
S'mores, acoustic guitars, the Milky Way overhead.
Saturday
9:00 AM
Slow Morning
Coffee on cabin porches. Hair and makeup in the bridal suite.
Saturday
5:00 PM
Ceremony at Golden Hour
Oak-framed aisle. Sun setting behind the pergola.
Saturday
6:00 PM
Cocktail Hour by the Pond
Signature drinks, sunset light, charcuterie.
Saturday
7:30 PM
Reception Under String Lights
Long farmhouse tables, dance floor, the night you've imagined.
Saturday
11:00 PM
Bonfire Afterparty
The crowd you didn't want to leave — and now don't have to.
Sunday
10:00 AM
Farewell Brunch
Pastries, mimosas, slow conversations, real goodbyes.
Sunday
11:00 AM
Check-Out
No exhausted scramble. Just a peaceful exit.
FAQ
Weekend experience questions.
A wedding weekend is a multi-day celebration — typically Friday through Sunday — where the wedding party and closest family stay together at the venue for the rehearsal, the ceremony, and a farewell brunch. It replaces the rushed 6-hour traditional wedding with a memory the whole family lives inside.
A weekend dramatically reduces guest stress, eliminates hotel-shuttle logistics, lets families actually get to know each other, and turns a one-night party into three days of meaningful time together. Couples consistently say the rehearsal night and Sunday brunch are the moments they remember most.
Friday: cabin check-in, ceremony rehearsal, welcome party / rehearsal dinner, bonfire. Saturday: ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, late-night bonfire. Sunday: farewell brunch, slow goodbyes, 11am checkout.
Yes. Our cabins, tiny homes, and RV sites accommodate up to 80 on-property guests. Additional guests stay at Kirksville hotels 5 minutes away, with a managed room block included.
Surprisingly little. Our weekend packages start at $6,500 — comparable to many Saturday-only Missouri venues — and often save money overall because the venue, lodging, rehearsal dinner space, and brunch space are bundled.
Begin Your Wedding Weekend
Your people. Your place. A whole weekend.
Request a personalized pricing guide or schedule a private venue tour. We answer every inquiry within 24 hours.