This is such a stunning property. The views from the ceremony area are incredible and I love the…read moreconcrete pathway connecting the ceremony area to the reception area. Grounds are really well kept and there are so many spots for photos.

From the owner: Whiskey Ridge is a private estate on over 60 acres with sprawling fields and rolling hills. With a…read moreunique black barn and our ceremony location on a ridge with a one of a kind view you won't find anywhere else in the Kansas City area. Kansas City's newest wedding venue has the only black barn in the KC metro. With a clean modern exterior and a neutral colored interior with tons of natural light, this is the venue of your dreams. Let Whiskey Ridge in Tonganoxie, Kansas be the backdrop of your dream wedding day.

What a perfect setting for our October 2023 wedding! Todd is wonderful, responsive & made our…read morewedding weekend a breeze. Whether you're choosing a wedding venue or wanting to hear some great live music, Kane Family Farm is the place.

Great venue! Fun atmosphere full bar and good prices! Go see a band here it's fun and relaxing…read more Jump in the pool!

Exceptional. A true farm-to-table experience delivered with a high level of service and culinary…read moreexpertise. The five-course meal, crafted by a remarkably talented chef using a variety of techniques from their farm, was beautifully executed in a surreal indoor-outdoor setting. Every dish was spectacular, and the beverage pairings were creative and perfectly curated. The owners' labor of love is evident from start to finish, making this a true gem in the Lawrence/Lecompton area. Our guests from Leawood, Kansas said they would gladly make the drive back anytime to experience another one of these magical culinary evenings.

We heard about Burning Barrel and Origin Restaurant from a friend and quickly booked tickets online…read morefor one of their first weekends of service. We were not disappointed. We arrived on the farm (after our Ford GPS took us a wonky route along a few miles of dirt road--so make sure you stay on paved roads and you won't have trouble--I was told by Kristin, our host and one of the owners, that Google Maps has no problem). I have to share our experience in detail because I feel we discovered a new must-visit experience in the KC area! We arrived at the 30-acre farm, parked in the field, and were greeted by our server who welcomed us warmly and offered us an arrival cocktail to sip while we explored the truly lovely grounds, pond, and nearby goats. After our leisurely stroll, we returned to the dining pavilion and found our seats at the gorgeous (and massive!) live-edge dining table along with a menu specifically for this weekend. Our gracious host Kristen and server brought out our first drink pairing, a minted lime seltzer that was refreshing and light. Our first course arrived--Blue Jade cornbread with arugula, sweet pea salad, and chicken liver paté. The cornbread was unlike any I had before and was absolutely delicious. The sweet pea salad was literally bursting with flavor the peas were so fresh and the chicken liver paté out of this world. Such an interesting flavor profile and combination. The next beverage pairing arrived a short time later as we enjoyed the perfect evening, a blackberry purple basil shrub. This drink was also delicious and refreshing (and save that blackberry for last--what a treat!). The Mangalista pig, we were told, is the "wagyu of pork" and the crisp, tasty, marbled pork chop was excellent. It was served with a beet "kimchi" with fennel root and a sheep cheese dumpling that was creamy and flavorful. Finally, our coffees were served and a dessert of yellow squash cake, lemon honey ice cream with mulberry compote was brought to us. Again, the dish was original, delicious, and a perfect ending to our meal. We can't wait to come back and have try a new menu in the future. Such a perfect evening and the chef has such an exciting vision for hyper-local farm-to-table flavors and dishes.

The charcuterie board had meat that looked sickly. When we asked to return it the female owner was…read moreunpleasant and tried to argue. The wine was ok, we'll go elsewhere, thanks.

This winery is a little off the beaten path, but I noticed a tiny roadside sign when I was visiting…read morethe famous Grinter Farm sunflower fields and General Store, and followed it to this charming place with delicious wines and a beautiful view over their pond surrounding countryside. For a party of 4 or fewer, a tasting of 5 wines was free, but their Seyval Blanc, a semi sweet white, was calling my credit card! All 5 I tasted were quite good. I especially liked being able to buy my bottle of chilled wine, have them open it and pour a glass so I could sit on the patio to enjoy it, then take it back in for them to use their Medieval-looking industrial strength wine bottle sealer on it so I could take the remainder home. Their tasting room is very comfortable and attractive, and the famous Kansas artwork that graces some of their bottle labels hangs on the walls, along with the history and story of the art.

Beautiful venue and a amazing staff. We rented the entire estate and everything was great. Clean…read morecomfortable rooms. Venue was laid out perfectly. Couldn't ask for more

Traveled to this area for my cousins wedding. We were out of state guests but the place was so…read moreaccommodating it made it a hassle free trip. Each room comes equipped with a bathroom. Down stairs was a wide, open space that allowed us time to spend quality time with our relatives. Any issues that came up, such as a clogged toilet, was handled immediately. Appreciated the attention and dedication to making sure our stay was very pleasant. Definitely recommend staying here if you are using their event space.

We had some friends, Cosmic Country Duo, who had a gig at Ryan's so we ventured out for a night in…read moreTongie. They were hosting a End-Of-No-Shave-November beard contest before the music so the place was packed. It's always so heart warming to find a bar where everyone knows everyone and new people are never a stranger. Staff was kind, beers were cold, sofas were comfy, table games were entertaining, loft seating was a bonus, local art and crafts were fun to peruse & we can't wait to come back to the Pub House for another evening of low key entertainment!

Really great place. We wanted to try something different and Ryan's Public House didn't…read moredisappoint. Super friendly staff and owners who went out of their way to make we 1st timers welcome. Very eclectic vibe, friendly dog to play with and possible the worst/best garage band to listen to.

Absolutely!! Had them for parties in past. Excellent service and great prices. Zach is…read moreknowledgeable and great asset to your party.

Carnival Guy Party Rentals is refreshing to work with. Most party rental places in these here parts…read moreare pretty much self entitled way overpriced mad at the world type of people. Probably because they were pretty much all that was available for tooooo long. So any Carnival Guy responds quickly, and they are priced very fair, and their polite!!! Thanks Carnival Guy for opening up shop in Topeka!!!

I was hosting a surprise birthday party for my partner which included watching Tenet on the…read more(backyard) big screen. Mike reached out from my form request from the site within 10 minutes. There was no question that I'd even need to shop around for a better deal or experience. Mike was top notch professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. On the big day, he quickly set up the equipment, played an additional memory slideshow and music, and made a bunch of our neighborhood kiddos weeks with his popcorn machine. The sound quality and screen quality was perfect, even as a Christopher Nolan film usually demands an IMAX. For all future movie set ups for our family and probably our neighborhood, we'll be using Backyard Box Office KC

I would give 10 stars if I could, as I truly cannot recommend Michael and his amazing team at…read moreBackyard Box Office KC enough. We connected with Michael about hosting a movie night for our volunteers and staff at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, and he immediately responded to our request and scheduled a time for a site visit. From our first interaction, he was friendly, genuine, on time, and communicative without fail. He has immense knowledge about his industry & equipment and has an impressive arsenal of processes in place so that his team is ready for anything. We had to postpone our first date due to weather, and Michael was in communication with us the whole time we were working to reschedule. We even had a hiccup with our planned site the night of our rescheduled event, and he and his team pivoted their entire set-up process like it was nothing. As a person in the events industry, I cannot say enough about their unwaveringly calm demeanor and creative problem solving. The night of the event, they arrived with plenty of time to set up the screen, sound system, lights, and popcorn machine. Everything was set up on time and looked organized. The screen was bright and displayed the picture beautifully, and the sound system was top notch. Michael and his team worked tirelessly to make our event seamless so that our staff could enjoy the event as well, and they thought of every little thing. They were prepared for anything & the pinnacle of professionalism, and I cannot wait to work with them again!