Have always loved this spot. It's so sweet, special and unique. It's got a bar and lovely outside…read morearea. Only open Friday and Saturday right now. Definitely check it out Villagers. A real find!

We had our daughters quincena here in January. It was the most beautiful event ever. Miss Keisha…read moreand her team truly worked their magic. From the decorations to the food and let's not forget the amazing homemade wine. My lord the surprises just kept coming. She catered to ever one's needs at our event. People with food restrictions and allergies didn't seem to be a problem for her. She served multiple options and most of all our daughter loved ever second of her princess treatment. I will be booking another event with her again very soon. Thank you again wildwood vineyard for everything you did for my princess.

We attended a beautiful wedding here. This is a fairly new venue. They have thought through so many…read moredetails. Everything was tasteful and nicely done. The staff are incredible and took care of everyone.

This was my first time visiting the World Equestrian Center, and even though we were in a rush, I…read morewas so impressed. We stopped by last minute to take a few graduation photos of my niece before heading to her ceremony, and the grounds made the perfect backdrop. We didn't have much time to explore because we were trying to get to graduation, but everywhere we looked was beautiful. The property is well maintained, clean, and full of gorgeous photo opportunities.

UPDATE (July 2026): I also posted this review on a wedding review website. Approximately 18 months…read morelater, The World Equestrian Center disputed that review and asked the platform to remove it. I provided documentation supporting the factual statements in my review, yet it was still removed based on a technical eligibility determination, not because my experience was found to be untrue. Based on the platform's published review policies and the timeline of my case, I believe the review was removed in error. In my opinion, this is another example of WEC choosing to challenge customer criticism rather than take accountability. It only reinforces the lack of professionalism we experienced throughout our wedding planning process. I stand by every word of my original review and hope other couples will carefully consider our experience when choosing a wedding venue. - original review- Brides and grooms, beware. My fiancé and I signed a contract with the World Equestrian Center in December 2023 for our wedding ceremony in the Chapel and our reception on the Stirrups Terrace. We were thrilled, believing we had secured our dream wedding. However, just 41 days before our big day, I discovered on WEC's website that they were hosting a Grand Prix event in the main arena and selling tickets for a dining experience on the Stirrups Terrace where our dream reception was to take place. Learning about this significant change online, rather than through our WEC representative, highlights their unprofessionalism--unacceptable for a venue of this caliber. When we confronted WEC, they admitted to being aware of the conflict but insisted we relocate our reception to another area. All that was offered to my fiancé and I for this massive inconvenience was a 40 x 40 tent for 74 guests. Since we were unwilling to move our reception to a new location, WEC cancelled our contract with 37 days to go before our wedding date. They also refused to mass cancel our room block so my fiancé and I had to contact every guest that booked at the hotel to call and cancel. This breach of contract has utterly ruined our wedding day. It feels like a blatant bait-and-switch, driven by greed; they clearly prioritize making money over honoring commitments to their clients. They will toss aside your wedding contract if a better offer comes along. I strongly advise prospective couples to consider other options before trusting the World Equestrian Center with such an important occasion.

Beautiful setting, very casual. We had a party of six for dinner on Friday night at 6:30…read more First of all the blueberry wine (dry) is pretty tasty; a bit of a surprise. We ordered a cheese and fruit plate for the table, wine flights, and full steak dinners. Tom and I split a 12 oz ribeye ($40) and ordered a soup (lobster bisque) and a salad. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare - char broiled perfectly. Served with a baked potato and veggies. We split a blueberry cobbler with ice cream for dessert. Total bill with tip (be aware they add a 20% tip) was $100 for two. We sat outside on the covered patio and it was very pleasant. Great service too - we will definitely return. Recommend!

The wine is made from blueberry's and is delicious. You can buy this wine soon at total wines.read more

What an incredibly beautiful park! Ive driven but many a time, today 1/1/26 I stopped in…read more It was a little chilly, but we were delighted to see such an amazing sand volleyball court, nearly 30 nets! That competition must be incredible. The hall on the water is simply splendid, and has amazing views of the lake. Its a great benefit to the people if they rent this out weddings here must be incredible. The docks were nice and had a few folks like me braving the bracing wind. The light was wonderous. Golden hour there is pure magic.

Super clean park area, sand volleyball courts are perfectly kept and those bathrooms are amazing!…read moreThey even have the lights that are energy saving by motion!

Everynight Nightlife !!!…read more DJ jamming tonight at the square!!! An outdoor square plaza with surrounding restaurants! Different Events here like Live bands performers or DJ jamming on the log cabin stage ,as well as movies in a barn!!! Experience shopping and dining and nightly entertainment dancing as well!!!!

Brownwood Paddock is a lively place for the Villages. Great band, fun shops and lots of people…read more Catching a glimpse of how retired life can be!

I was here recently for a wedding reception during the summer. We parked in the playground parking…read morelot and walked over to the venue. The playground was cool; it had water features. When we walked in downstairs, there was a bar on the side and tables and chairs. We got a drink and went outside for the view of the lake. It was cool to see the seaplanes taking off. The receiption took place upstairs. The bar in the middle was a good location and the line never got too long. They encouraged holding on to our wine glasses if we wanted a refill. The wedding wasn't too large so there was room for tables on both sides and a dance floor. The couple also set up a screen to project video during dancing; there was room for all of it. The food buffet was delicious and refilled generously. It was in all a great experience. Only one terrifying thing worth mentioning was at the end of the night, it was dark outside and light inside so all of the mosquitoes were attacking the windows and anywhere there was light. The staff said these were the type of mosquito that only lives one day. Still terrifying because there were so many of them (biblical amounts) and when we walked outside, we had to go through them. This is nature and not the venue's fault but be aware!

This is a beautiful event venue. The theme is antique. It's so gorgeous ! There's an amazing view…read moreof the lake because you are literally on the lake. It was so serene and made you appreciate nature. I recently worked at a wedding at this venue and I have only two complaints which makes it 4 stars instead of 5. 1. I was constantly up and down the stairs because dinner was upstairs and dancing was downstairs. 2. They also have specific rules about some of the antiques which can be difficult to comply with when you have people placing their wet cups on an antique table! It may be beneficial for them to maybe place some glass over the wood to preserve it better. Other than that the staff was helpful and made the event perfect for the bride and groom along with the wonderful coordinating staff, caterers, etc. 67/100 for the Review Challenge

My brother got married here and everything was beautiful from the reception area in the barn to the…read moreceremony down by the lake! The entire barn is air conditioned which was an added bonus and there was plenty of room for everyone!

From the owner: An Wedding & Special Event space like no other currently offering special pricing. Book your tour…read moretoday and see where your beautiful memories could be made! Where Luxury Meets Rustic - The Barn at Lakeside Ranch is located in Hawthorne FL on a private 40 acre lake. The fully air-conditioned barn is 11,000 sq ft offering a large reception space, full prep kitchen, 8 restrooms, an exquisite Bridal Parlor and Groom's Lounge.