We had our wedding here May 2021, and it was an absolute dream! We also hosted an anniversary party…read morehere in 2020 for my parents. This venue is perfect for any occasion! It's one of the most affordable and attractive venues around, the event coordinator and staff were so polite and responsive, and the venue met every need. The curbside appeal and views alone is enough to instantly book. For everything we got included, the value is just unbeatable. If you're contemplating this venue, don't wait any longer. Just do it!

I just wanted to give this team a giant should out for helping & supporting my fiance and I through…read morethe cancellation of our wedding reception due to COVID-19. They reached out & gave us so many options to choose from and let us make a decision that was right for us. I would 10/10 use them for a future event as the space is gorgeous and perfect for a wedding reception or big gathering! THANK YOU for all your help! We can't thank you enough for the support through all of this!

The English Barn was the first of 10 scheduled tours my then-fiancé and I went on in 2024. That…read morenight, we canceled all our other tours; we knew we had found the venue of our dreams! Words cannot properly describe how amazing The English Barn is. Thanks to Jane, Paul, and Jessica, we were able to have the most incredible night of our lives. My only wish is that I could live it all over again. You will NOT regret booking this magical venue!

I could not imagine a worse experience planning a wedding. My sister and her now husband had their…read morewedding here, and the stress that they experienced as a result of this venue is beyond anything I ever would've expected. If you'd like to hear about all the lies and deceit throughout the process, please reach out, but I'll just drop the most infuriating deception here. Attached is the bar package information we were given when considering booking the venue. My sister and her husband booked the Platinum package, which already limits you to a total of 3 types of hard liquors but is the most expensive package. About 6 weeks before the wedding, they scheduled a meeting with the owner of the venue and her husband to solidify their beer and liquor choices. During this meeting, the owner tried to charge us the full alcohol price for MINORS who can't consume alcohol. Luckily, we had printed the bar package sheet, and we showed her exactly where it states that the cost is $5 for minors. After this meeting, the owner's husband, who owns the bar company, sent over a bar contract that stated "While customer is purchasing an 'Open Bar' package for their guests, the Catering Agreement and Selected 'package' is not an Unlimited or All You Can Drink offering." Imagine our shock when we discovered that we now, 6 weeks before the wedding, must worry about running out of alcohol during the wedding. The calculator that the owner's husband provided was based on average drinkers, and it's mostly intended for people stocking their own alcohol for events. We've planned and had plenty of friends plan weddings, and at absolutely none of the weddings has anyone ever had to worry about running out of any drinks. Also, they did run out of cabernet. PLUS, for the tons of money that you spend on the most expensive "open bar" option with limited alcohol choices and limited alcohol volume, the wine they serve is Barefoot wine. That's right. The same Barefoot wine that you can go buy for about $10 for a 1.5L bottle. They also state that sour is available as a mixer, but it probably shouldn't surprise anyone that they didn't have sour mix, even though it was printed on the signs they made for the bar. If you think we only had an alcohol issue during the event, you'd be mistaken. You can't bring your own alcohol onto the premise, which is true of KS venues. So after we asked ahead of time, the owner's husband agreed to provide ONE bottle of champagne for the ladies while getting ready. It was so fun for us each to have half a glass of champagne while getting ready for six hours. For the guys, the owner's husband said, "If I am available during the afternoon hours, I will serve the gentlemen beer out of the overall event allotment." So for the guys to have any drinks while getting ready, we would've had to be even more worried about running out of alcohol during the wedding. Because of this, the guys had to spend their day elsewhere, then just show up at the venue to get dressed right before photos. The lies, deceit, and headache we experienced with the bar was only one example and was emblematic of our entire experience. I wouldn't recommend this venue to my worst enemy. I will say that Jessica, who was present the day of the event, was a delight. We didn't meet her until the meeting six weeks before the wedding, but she was fantastic. I'd recommend Jessica, but I wouldn't recommend this venue ever. If you do book this venue, make sure you get absolutely every single thing that is said or promised in writing immediately, then make sure you always have that documentation on hand.

We came here for a friend's wedding. the entire event was outdoors, so dress for the weather…read more there was a small shelter we hung out at since it was raining beforehand. once seated, it was a beautiful event in a lovely wooded area. they even have a concrete dance floor for the reception. A food truck arrived and fed everyone. there was also plenty of parking in the back. from start to finish they did a great job!

Absolutely beautiful place! They were amazingly wonderful to my daughter when she had her wedding…read morethere. So accommodating! If I could give more stars I would. They went above and beyond to make her occasion very special. It is such a peaceful and serene place. I highly suggest you going to visit this if you want an outdoor wedding or other gathering. Was just perfect and everything she had hoped for. We are now going back for her baby shower. Highly recommend!!!

Small chapel and large reception hall. I officiated a small wedding there and was impressed.read more

Definitely recommend!!! I'm so glad we got married here and not some huge corporate space. Every…read moredetail was thought out and they made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. From the moment we stepped through the doors, we knew we had found the perfect venue. The chapel's absolutely charming, and perfect for photos. The coordinator at Little Shawnee Chapel was an absolute gem. From the initial planning stages to the big day itself, they were incredibly helpful and attentive to every detail, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. It was amazing as it allowed my wife to relax and enjoy every moment with her family who flew in. The chapel itself is timeless. It's super well lit, yet cozy. It provided the perfect backdrop for our ceremony, creating an intimate and romantic ambiance that our guests loved. PLUS, the neighboring space allowed extra room for our guests to grab refreshments before and after the ceremony, which other smaller venues in town definitely didn't offer. We can't thank everyone enough for making our wedding day truly special. If you're looking for a venue with charm, character, and exceptional service, look no further than Little Shawnee Chapel. Highly recommended!!!

This place is a beautiful and gorgeous venue for a wedding and reception. My wife and I just got…read moremarried there a little over a week ago and we were nothing but pleased with how everything looked. Due to the natural beauty of the barns interior, we didn't have to do a lot of decorating. We couldn't have been happier choosing this location for a new chapter in our lives. They also allow your own vendors for your event which is now to have that flexibility. There are few requirements that differ from other venues as this place is a registered historical site, but they are nothing major or very costly that makes or breaks your event. As a heads up, this place is rented out hourly so it's challenging to decorate for a wedding the same day of the event, but it can be done! We highly recommend this place!

Our son recently held his eclectic wedding at this venue which is a beautiful mix of a historical,…read moreGerman brick barn updated to today's standards of comfort and technology. The facility offers meeting and wedding space for up to 200ppl and can be booked through the City of Lenexa which keeps the cost affordable.We booked the wedding on a Friday evening which saved even more costs. Saturday weddings book a year out so you'll need to contact them early or camp out to book a spot with the City. Many images can be googled online to show you the facility's offerings. We didn't need to do much for decor as the facility is so clean and classy with brick walls, exposed beam ceiling in the main hall, a full kitchen, meeting rooms for the wedding party to get ready etc. An outdoor courtyard can be used for the ceremony also although it's along I-35 for traffic noise. We did experience problems with the set up, AV equipment and evening staffing but these issues were addressed satisfactorily when we brought them up to management. We'd definitely recommend this air conditioned barn to any bride and groom.

Kinley made sure the room was set up to my specifications, and allowed me to decorate it in our…read morebirthday theme! Food was all set up and hot. We had a private server for drinks, and private bathroom. No one ever had to leave the room for anything. They took great care of all our guests and all had a good time. I recommend this space for any function you have coming up. Plus, the food in the restaurant is amazing - best salmon salad anywhere, and the fries are off the chart.

Staff Christmas party was great! I was surprised they didn't…read morehave two people taking drink orders - I felt like our one server was maxed out! But the sangria was delicious! The space was plenty large for our party, and allowed for the games the ladies had planned for us. Buffet was okay. It was simple bar food. It didn't inspire me to return. And take a peak at my photo of the sign in the bathroom - it made me laugh!!

I hold the owners of this "business" completely responsible for ruining what was supposed to be a…read morespecial day. To start with I was told that there would be handicapped accessible bathrooms available and there was not. I had family members that were not able to stay because they were not able to access a bathroom. We were told there is plenty of power to run the roasters and what not throughout the evening. That was not the case at all. After having to agree to pay $100 to have fans put up to use, they couldn't be turned on because it blew all the breakers. Now on to your $1000 damage deposit. While I do understand the reason for having that deposit, what you have considered damage is absolutely ridiculous. A few kids picked some flowers and that gives you the right to say that we now owe you a certain amount of money. I think not! And to think you can charge me because of said handicapped family needing to pull closer (on a driveway that was already there) is just wrong. I hope you never have family that needs a little closer drop off somewhere and are told sorry we're gonna charge you $500 to do so. Then to even consider that, in the men's bathroom there was people purposely peeing on the walls! That is just plain absurd! What else is there, oh yes the Adirondack chairs that you claim were destroyed because of being moved around. Then why do you even have the chairs if you expect them to never be moved? You have also claimed that there were rocks that were destroyed. They are rocks and you seem to think that they are worth a couple hundred dollars, are out of your mind. Lastly and even more important than the handicapped accessible parking and restrooms was the fact that you actually saw no problem with getting into altercations with our family and guests! I hope that at some point you have to deal with the embarrassment that you caused me and my husband. If this is to be your business, I promise to make it my goal to see that you have no business!

This venue is beautiful! The owners are spectacular! They pay attention to every detail. They met…read moreall of our requests with nothing but happiness and willingness! All of the things we didn't think of, they had. Mark and Becky were such a pleasure to work with. They bent over backwards to ensure wverything went smoothly! They had very clear and understandable rules and guidelines to follow. These rules were very standard across all of the venues we visited. They have set up everything to make your day go perfectly!

We're still planning an event but the staff were very responsive and incredibly helpful.read more

I'll be honest, I never got BBQ. It never really appealed to me. That has changed because of the…read more180 room. The staff here was very helpful, they were there when you needed them, but not so much that they were in your face all the time. Perfect balance. I had some burnt ends, and they were tasty. I expected to load up on those for the evening, but I decided to try the famous Kansas City rubs I had heard so much about. BAM! I get it now! These ribs put every BBQ rib I have had before now to shame. My tastebuds now understand what ribs should taste like. It was a magical cross between perfection and awesome. I ate until I was ready to split a seam. Absolutely incredible. If you can get yourself here, do it... the food is amazing!