Springville, Tennessee · Near Paris & Kentucky Lake
Your destination wedding in Tennessee
Bring your favorite people somewhere you can settle in, celebrate, and enjoy a little more time together. Our family-owned venue pairs a private island ceremony setting with places to gather and stay.
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A place worth gathering for
A wedding by the water.
Time together beyond it.
Cross the bridge to the Island for your ceremony, gather for a meal, and leave room for the conversations that happen between the big moments.
Our 430+ acres include a 22-acre lake, wooded trails, the Pavilion, the Stables, and outdoor gathering spaces. We’ll help you choose the settings that fit your plans and guest count.
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Two ways to plan your celebration
Choose a full wedding weekend with lodging and coordination, or a two-day celebration with time to prepare and bring your own vendor team.
A full weekend with lodging
Wedding Retreat Experience
Settle in with your closest family and friends, with our team helping bring the wedding-day details together.
- Thursday at 2 PM through Sunday at 2 PM
- Three nights in eight on-site lodging units for up to 36 overnight guests
- Day-of coordination and vendor contact coordination
- Up to 250 wedding guests, with spaces and layouts planned around your group
Two days with your vendor team
Two-Day DIY Wedding
Prepare and rehearse on your first day, then return for your wedding with the venue essentials in place.
- Six hours on day one for setup, rehearsal, and rehearsal dinner
- Wedding-day access from 10 AM to 11 PM
- Up to 150 guests and a choice of up to three venue spaces
- Open vendor policy, with the exception of bartender services
- Lodging quoted separately, subject to availability
Wedding attendance and overnight lodging are separate capacities. Your proposal confirms the spaces, schedule, services, and accommodations included with your package.
A clear plan for your guests
Keep your closest people close.
Our on-site accommodations include 12 private rooms and 19 total beds, sleeping up to 36 guests with shared and family-style sleeping arrangements.
For additional wedding guests, private hotel rooms are approximately nine miles away in Paris. We can help coordinate a room block for additional guests.
Three nights of on-site lodging are included in the Wedding Retreat Experience. Lodging for a Two-Day DIY Wedding is optional and confirmed separately.
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Picture your wedding weekend
A little less rushing.
A little more time together.
Here’s one way your Wedding Retreat Experience could unfold. We’ll work through the actual timing with you.
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Thursday
Arrive & settle in
Begin your stay after 2 PM. Unpack, walk the property, and give your overnight guests time to get comfortable.
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Friday
Prepare & reconnect
Make time for wedding preparations, your rehearsal, and a rehearsal dinner with the people closest to you.
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Saturday
Celebrate your day
Get ready, say your vows, and enjoy the reception while our team helps coordinate the day.
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Sunday
Say your goodbyes
Share a slow morning, gather your belongings, and complete cleanup and departure by 2 PM.
Sample schedule for the Wedding Retreat Experience. Catering and alcohol are separate. Your proposal confirms event hours, services, and arrangements.
Planning from out of town
Make the trip easier for everyone.
We’re in Springville, in Henry County, near Paris and Kentucky Lake. Share the venue address and lodging details with your guests as you make your plans.
239 Poplar Grove Rd
Springville, TN 38256
- Start with both guest counts. Let us know your expected wedding attendance and how many people you would like to stay on site.
- Plan the room assignments. Review the individual accommodations, shared sleeping arrangements, and nearby hotel options before guests book.
- Share one clear schedule. Include arrival times, the rehearsal, ceremony, and departure details. Venue times are Central Time.
- Think through transportation and weather. Discuss hotel-to-venue travel, guest access needs, and an indoor or covered plan with us before finalizing the weekend.
A destination wedding review
“The grounds and buildings are beautiful and SO well cared for. It made for a gorgeous destination wedding.”
Before you make plans
Destination wedding questions
Can all of our wedding guests stay on site?
Our on-site accommodations sleep up to 36 people with shared and family-style sleeping arrangements. Larger wedding groups will need additional lodging. Private hotel rooms are approximately nine miles away, and we can help coordinate a room block.
Is lodging included with both wedding packages?
The Wedding Retreat Experience includes three nights in eight lodging units. For the Two-Day DIY Wedding, lodging is optional, subject to availability, and quoted separately.
What happens if it rains?
We’ll discuss a weather plan that fits your ceremony and reception before you book. The Pavilion seats up to 150 indoors, depending on layout. For weddings above that size, we’ll confirm a suitable layout and weather arrangements before booking.
How do we start planning from another city?
Watch the virtual tour, compare the two packages, and schedule a call with us. Bring your preferred dates, estimated wedding attendance, and overnight guest count. We’ll talk through the options and arrange an in-person tour when you’re ready.
Your people. Your celebration.
Let’s plan your time here.
Tell us where you’re coming from, the dates you have in mind, and how many people you expect. We’d love to help you picture your destination wedding at Sandy Creek Farms.
239 Poplar Grove Rd · Springville, TN 38256
