The Barn at Lakeside Ranch - Hawthorne, Florida

Marian McCall

The Barn at Lakeside Ranch…

I don’t even know where to begin. This venue and the Holders are the absolute best and made our wedding day a DREAM COME TRUE!

Diana and Keith are two of the sweetest people we’ve met. They are loving and kind, patient and easy going, and incredibly hard working people. They went above and beyond to make sure that every detail for our wedding day was absolutely perfect.

Our wedding was almost interrupted by Hurricane Milton. We were beginning to panic. Diana and Keith were incredibly accommodating and moved so many things around for us, super last minute, to make things happen.

The venue is absolutely gorgeous, the grounds were worked hard on following the hurricane to make for a flawless wedding day.

We have gotten so many compliments on our wedding being the best day ever, from so many of our guests, and that is largely in part to Diana and Keith. I wish we could do the whole day over again!

Highly recommend The Barn at Lakeside Ranch for any event, especially your wedding day!

-Tank & Mary Anne Gamble

Jolene Nguyen

We took our engagement photos at the Barn and they came out gorgeous! The Barn at Lakeside Ranch is incredible and we LOVE the animals! Diana and Keith have been nothing short of accommodating and kind to us! In every text, in every conversation, and in every way- we can tell that my fiancé and I are not just another number to their venue, but that they actually care about us and our event. That is why we picked this venue (not just for the looks, but sure is a plus!) they have made us feel welcome and valued! We cannot wait to have our wedding here in December!

Keri Linne

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. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and everyone has different experiences but for the amount of people who have never spoken to Diana in their life to come on here and try to destroy this business is unfair to Diana and everyone who has put in countless hours into this venue. We are all human and unfortunately, miscommunication happens but at the end of the day all of these people who have never worked with Diana and are leaving negative reviews should be ashamed of themselves for trying to destroy this business. I still stand with how GREAT of an experience I had. Diana and her crew were all a PLEASURE to work with. They were so attentive and helpful throughout the whole process of my event. I hope anyone considering them keeps in mind that most of these negative reviews are from people who have never worked with Diana and are basing their opinions off of one persons facebook post.

I held my baby shower at the barn with a little over 100 guests. Everything was perfect from the venue, decorations, weather and overall environment. The owners were so amazing and offered so much help. The inside and outside of the barn was absolutely breathtaking. This is the perfect place for showers, photoshoots, weddings and large/special events. It was so easy working with Keith and Diana you can tell they truly love and enjoy what they do!

Kendra Hassell

Our experience hosting our baby shower at The Barn at Lakeside Ranch was nothing short of exceptional. The venue's cleanliness was impeccable, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for our guests. The staff went above and beyond to make us feel valued and supported throughout the entire planning process, showcasing their friendliness and professionalism. The spaciousness of the venue allowed for effortless movement and interaction among our guests, contributing to a memorable and enjoyable event. We highly recommend The Barn at Lakeside Ranch for any special occasion, as it truly exceeded our expectations in every aspect.

Jenno Q

I attended a wedding reception here recently. It was a beautiful place. Everything was set up nicely. It was one of the best barn weddings I've been too.

Therese Carver

My son and daughter in law had their wedding ceremony here on December 22nd, 2024. As the groom’s mom, this venue was over the moon top notch. I was extremely pleased with Keith and Diana (the owners) and their hospitality. The venue was absolutely gorgeous and they would periodically check in with us to see if we needed anything. I would highly recommend using this venue for any and all special events.

Margie McCall

The Barn at Lakeside Ranch is absolutely gorgeous. The owners Diana and Keith are so sweet and go above and beyond to make sure the event will meet your needs. My daughter’s wedding was her and her groom’s dreams come true and I had the best day ever watching them delight in their day from the rehearsal dinner through out the ceremony, reception dinner and after party! This event will be forever one of our best memories together!

I have read a few bad reviews from a bride and several of her friends and couldn’t understand why they were left until I ran across a venue with a similar name which has many bad reviews. Diana and Keith are not rude or unprofessional so don’t be swayed by those few reviews! Feel confident to use this venue. You won’t be disappointed!

Courtney Reis

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony on December 22nd, 2024 at the Barn at Lakeside Ranch. The owner Diana Holder and her husband truly showed us the most hospitality, kindness, and warmth we could never have dreamed to be able to receive for our wedding day. From the very first time contacting Diana, she was very communicative and extremely accommodating. I could tell immediately that this family owned and ran wedding venue was SPECIAL. When my husband and I went to tour the venue, I got to meet Mr. Holder and learned that he and his son built the barn themselves. It was magic getting to hear the care and attention that went into each decision that created this one of a kind place. The string lights and fabric draped from the ceiling, the chandelier, the intoxicating fresh wood smell, the luxury bathroom finishes, the thoughtful bridal and groom parlors - everything was custom, high end, and we fell in love. On the day of the wedding, Diana and her husband were there to help us set up, offered to move anything and change anything, and went above and beyond to make sure that our day was perfect. The private land is family owned so the sunlit fields, the majestic trees, and the picturesque lake are all yours to enjoy the whole day, afternoon, and night with no worries of interruption or sound complaints. We had our ceremony by the lake and it was magic. Thank you a million times over, Diana.