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The Barn at Lakeside Ranch

4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Hawthorne, Florida

Weddings On-site lodging Climate-controlled Elopements

Event venue overlooking a 40-acre lake offering space for weddings, graduations, and baby showers.

Plan your tour

  • Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
  • Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone (352) 317-0625
  • Website lakesideranchbarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

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

🤠 Ranch Setting 14 mentions

“Our experience hosting our baby shower at The Barn at Lakeside Ranch was nothing short of exceptional.”

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🌊 Waterside 17 mentions

“Our experience hosting our baby shower at The Barn at Lakeside Ranch was nothing short of exceptional.”

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Amenities couples mention

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

👰 Bridal Suite

“The bridal suite and groom’s suite were incredibly spacious and accommodating, providing plenty of room for our wedding party and everything we needed to get ready comfortably.”

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🛏️ On-Site Lodging

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🌊 Pond or Lake 17 mentions

“Our experience hosting our baby shower at The Barn at Lakeside Ranch was nothing short of exceptional.”

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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 48 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 24 mentions

“Their breathtaking property is the perfect setting for a dream wedding, and we are beyond grateful to them for sharing it with us.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 5 mentions

“The staff went above and beyond to make us feel valued and supported throughout the entire planning process, showcasing their friendliness and professionalism.”

😌 stress-free planning 3 mentions

“If you want a Stress free beautiful place to get married, you should absolutely get married here!”

📋 day-of coordination 6 mentions

“Diana, Keith, and their incredible coordinators, Madison and Summer, went above and beyond to make sure our day was everything we had imagined and more.”

🌧️ rain-plan ready 2 mentions

From the reviews

I feel the need to add to my review because I have noticed from 1 persons bad experience has influenced multiple people who have never worked with Diana to come on here and leave poor reviews based off of no personal experience.

★★★★★ — Keri, Jul 2024

I had my wedding here recently and it was absolutely gorgeous. The owners and staff were so willing to step in and help with anything I needed or asked for. It was an amazing day and felt like I could be relieved that they took care of everything! All of my guests were impressed by the venue as well

★★★★★ — Megan, Mar 2025

From the moment we set foot on The Barn at Lakeside Ranch, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding (we literally gasped when we entered the barn for the first time and couldn't stop smiling). Diana and Keith Holder are the most wonderful hosts—so warm, welcoming, and truly make you feel like family.

★★★★★ — Chaise, Mar 2025

From the moment our daughter got engaged, she began researching venues. She came across the Barn at Lakeside Ranch, and we made the 1-hour drive to see it. Oh. My. Word. From the moment we entered, we fell in love with this venue. Our daughter knew immediately that this was where she wanted to get married.

★★★★★ — Chad, May 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 48 reviews →

Getting married at The Barn at Lakeside Ranch

The Barn at Lakeside Ranch comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. 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 The Barn at Lakeside Ranch

167 Orange Ln, Hawthorne, FL32640

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