My daughter chose this venue after an exhaustive search. She knew immediately upon arrival at…read moreFarmin' Betty's that this was the perfect outdoor setting for their nuptials, the farmhouse for getting ready and the magnificent barn for their reception. In addition to the exquisite grounds, Beth and her staff are efficient, gracious, and knowledgeable. After several meetings, we left everything in her confident hands and enjoyed every moment of the glorious event. I cannot expound enough upon the professional manner every detail was dealt with. Everyone who attended has perfect memories.

From the owner: Vintage Fields welcomes you to an unforgettable experience. Nestled amid the rolling hills of…read moreSouthern Wisconsin (just 30 minutes from Madison and 45 minutes from the Western Milwaukee Suburbs), our estate offers a captivating blend of vintage charm and modern amenities. Imagine exchanging vows against a backdrop of serene fields and winding rivers. Or dancing the night away in our elegant wedding barn or under the stars in our magical courtyard. Your closest friends and family enjoying the moment and making memories with you. Here, you'll find peace, tranquility, and all the final touches that just make sense.

Another successful stay at the Mapes Hotel! I love staying here so much! The price is very…read morereasonable and right in the heart of downtown Ripon.

This is my favorite hotel ever! Checking in is a breeze. You just enter a code to open the lock box…read moreto get your keys. This is the largest hotel room ever, super clean, and decorated SO adorably. It has a full kitchen with the cutest tiny dishwasher! Everything was amazing, if only every hotel was this spacious, cute, and clean. I will stay here any time I visit the area.

Family wedding at Royal Ridges here yesterday. It was absolutely wonderful!…read more The ceremony was held outside with a picture perfect background of green fields, rock walls, and a gazebo to boot! The guests were all seated under a large tent (yes, all 420 of us!) while the bridal party and officiant were in the sun. Nate and Jenny were married steps in front of the white wooden gazebo with strewn with gorgeous wind chimes. It was a great idea because there were never any awkward silences between readers etc. Then we went inside, just a few feet behind us, to three huge rooms of dinner and dancing. The catering was quick, efficient, professional, and friendly. There were two bars back to back which was nice as well. One of the rooms was a bit quieter which I believe some guests liked as well. I of course was never in that room, because there was a huge dance floor with my name allllllll over it! The best part of this location is that guests all stay at the Comfort Suites at Royal Ridges which is just across the parking lot - so no one has to worry about anyone driving! It may have been to our detriment as I lost count of my glasses of wine and the walk back is a bit blurry, but that's just me being irresponsible and 25! I'll grow out of it someday! All in all, a great location for ceremony, reception, and out of town accommodations!

I'm writing this review way late but it's been sitting in my 'unfinished reviews' for way too long…read moreand I'm working on finishing all of them! Anyhoo, my husband and I attended a wedding here in the summer of 2011. After driving four hours up here and right through downtown Ripon, we weren't sure what to expect. We pulled up into the parking lot and rushed to our seats in the outdoor area right as the music started playing. Whew!! I can see why my friend picked this place. Cute little gazebo for outdoor weddings with a large grassy yard behind it. Beyond that were some rock formations, trees, and possibly a little creek. Perfect for lovely wedding photographs. The outdoor space near the gazebo was a good size for a small wedding (less than 100 people). Inside the hotel/banquet hall was a nice ballroom with one wall completely covered in windows to get the nice view of everything. This was quite a lovely spot for a wedding in a quiet town in the middle of Wisconsin. The only person I knew was the bride and her parents -- we didn't know anyone else here. Yet, the bar in the middle of the ballroom and the set up of the tables allowed us to get to know other people and have a great time! The bartenders were friendly and as a guest, I had no issues with any staff members or food or bathroom or anything. I'm not sure what other places in the area are available for weddings, so its hard to compare. Also, this place isn't my style (I got married in an old house in the woods) so it's kind of hard to judge for someone else. Yet, based on the town and the surrounding areas, this is one of the more high-class places for a wedding. It's good if you want a small upscale wedding in ballroom with a beautiful backdrop for photos.

This is a unique event space for small to medium size events. There were about 40 guests at the…read moreparty I went to here. The location is very attractive, the place is over the drawbridge so it's got water on two and a half sides, pretty views all the way around. The re-purposed building is at once old and renovated. The minimalist sensibility was artistically designed which suited the party of artists and art patrons at my party quite well. Very convenient location close to campus, downtown and openly supportive of LGBQT human beings. Fear no Art.

The barista was very king, love the atmosphere ( cute vintage pieces) and a great latte!read more

We stopped in to Aspen sky because they had advertised a fall fest. The building is in an…read moreindustrial area, which was kind of surprising. We didn't know it was a wine lounge? We were expecting to go outside in the back and see pumpkins and corn stocks or maybe some types of fall festive activities. There was nothing. They did have some pumpkins on the grass. That you could purchase. But that was about it. We didn't stay to try the wines, because we weren't expecting just to sit into a wine tasting. So I can't speak to their wines. There were a few people in there, enjoying their wine flights. To be fair, I would try Aspen sky again and just expect to have a wine tasting! The inside was very lovely though. They had a fire pit out in the back and some picnic tables with umbrellas. It looked like it would be cozy on a chilly fall night .

This cute winery is a nice spot to bring family and friends to celebrate birthdays or even just to…read moretry out some local wine! Their wine flights are affordable and customizable and there's some really good wine to choose from. My family also ordered the charcuterie board and a few different flatbreads. Everything was delicious and the staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming.

Spotted the overhead door of Yard 65 Brewery open and felt compelled to check it out following an…read moreafternoon of plant nursery shopping. What a great place! We enjoyed our pilsner and conversation with locals and were invited to tour the facility by Jason Knuth, who owns the establishment with his wife Jennifer. There are two indoor bar areas with plenty of outdoor seating. On the second floor is a spacious ballroom accommodating over 300 people adjacent to a large outdoor balcony. For weddings there are bride and groom suites. The hardworking owners have full-time days jobs and together with some friends converted the building to this amazing facility. What a pleasant surprise to find this gem on our route.

We attended a wedding here last weekend and thought it was both a beautiful venue and a very…read moreconvenient setup for the wedding party. It has beautiful green fields and a long driveway, making the event space private and remote. A large parking lot to accommodate plenty of guests made getting anything you needed to leave in your car easy to access. I thought the idea of bungalows on site for the wedding party was a neat idea, and it was great to see our friends let loose, drink and have fun, and know they could get to their room safely. It also was convenient for those families with little ones who needed to retire early. Ceremony and reception spaces were both large and beautifully decorated in a chic rustic barn look. The staff was great about adjusting games, ceremony times, and events to some unexpected rain. We even had some umbrellas brought out and chairs dried prior to starting the ceremony. Bartenders and waitstaff were great, and music was able to be played at the perfect noise level to get people in the mood (I hate venue restrictions with subtle soft jazz noise levels for weddings..impossible!). The event time was generous and more than enough to party everyone out. Lovely location.

Excellent wedding venue! Beautiful building. Large spacious main floor and cozy upper balcony…read more Nicely landscaped grounds.

A large park with plenty of green space on the south side of Ripon has three different shelters,…read moreseveral basketball courts, playground equipment for the kids, horseshoe pits and a baseball field. The park also has restroom facilities and a parking lot.