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Emma Creek Barn

4.8 ★★★★★ 94 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Hesston, Kansas

Weddings Climate-controlled

Rustic barn with a stage for events such as weddings but also quinceañeras and corporate events.

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  • Capacity couples mention 175–175-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
  • Phone (620) 869-5475
  • Website emmacreekbarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

The setting

The style of Emma Creek Barn in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 3 mentions

“This venue offers a lot, from a rustic interior complete with chandeliers and soft draping, with 360 degrees of farm pasture outside.”

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🌊 Waterside 13 mentions

“Gorgeous venue, decent price and fantastic customer service is what you can expect if you have an event at Emma Creek Barn.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Emma Creek Barn — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🛏️ On-Site Lodging

“So much so that we look forward to going back and seeing him and spending a couple of days in the log cabin!”

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🔥 Fire Pit 2 mentions

“The outdoor area is great, the stage is beautiful, the fire pits are a fun addition and the inside of the barn is to die for!”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 13 mentions

“Gorgeous venue, decent price and fantastic customer service is what you can expect if you have an event at Emma Creek Barn.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views

“The covered deck overlooking the creek is a standout feature—perfect for cocktail hour, sunset photos, or just giving guests a quiet moment to take it all in.”

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💃 Dance Floor 2 mentions

“Bonfire area, dance floor, adorable interior, outdoor and indoor seating, we also saw photo booth, cigar/shot station, parking areas, etc.”

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🍸 Bar Service 2 mentions

“The venue has a basic kitchen with a large, industrial sink, bar area, refrigerator, oven, and freezer.”

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Covered Pavilion 3 mentions

“The covered deck overlooking the creek is a standout feature—perfect for cocktail hour, sunset photos, or just giving guests a quiet moment to take it all in.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 94 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 17 mentions

“The barn itself is beautifully built with massive timber beams, high ceilings, and a layout that flows effortlessly from ceremony to reception.”

📸 photo-perfect backdrops 2 mentions

“Very cool venue, a very nice backdrop for photography and a nice convenient space inside for meals and events.”

🧹 spotless & well-kept 4 mentions

“The venue was clean, well maintained and set up very well.”

🚗 easy for out-of-town guests 2 mentions

From the reviews

Emma Creek is simply AWESOME! Maybe even more AWESOME than the venue it’s self is the owner / facility manager Josh. Our family literally felt that Josh was a God-send! He is kind, caring and generous with not only the venue but with it’s trappings - think chairs, tables and even serving plates.

★★★★★ — Tedd, Jun 2022

Emma Creek will always be one of my most favorite venues to work with. From the beautiful scenery to all of the amenities and accommodations for the couples. Having a venue with as many photographic opportunities as Emma Creek does makes a photographers already hectic job just that much easier.

★★★★★ — Brian, Jun 2024

Our son and new daughter-in-law chose this venue for their wedding April 14. It was all they hoped for and more. This venue and property are extremely versatile. You can have a wedding outdoors (which the kids chose), in the barn, or under a covered pavillion.

★★★★★ — Jae, Apr 2024

Emma Creek Barn in Hesston, Kansas is the definition of a hidden gem in the countryside. Tucked back among the trees with a creek running alongside it, the venue delivers that perfect mix of rustic charm and modern comfort that makes every event feel warm, personal, and unforgettable.

★★★★★ — Brian, Apr 2026

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Getting married at Emma Creek Barn

Emma Creek Barn comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Emma Creek Barn

2959 Arapaho Rd, Hesston, KS67062

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.