Absolutely the Best Wedding Reception Venue in Lexington Kentucky.Beautiful facility for hosting an…read moreeloquent event. Services were top-notch. We were here for a friend's wedding, and this place provided a wonderful experience. We were actually part of the wedding party. The mansion and ballroom are stunning, and it's really close to downtown! The personnel at Carrick House are excellent at organizing events from beginning to end, and the venue operates like a well-oiled machine. It was a pleasure working with the entire staff, and they each were really kind as well as very accommodating and helpful. We had a fantastic time at the wedding and reception, and every dish was amazing! We have nothing but wonderful things to say about the venue, which we adored!

We came here for a wedding reception. A great exterior, a classic looking place that was tastefully…read morelit at night that was wonderful for the occasion. Nice parking and parking attendants, even though it was raining that night. Beautiful interior, with great bar servers and wonderful dinner service. Overall a great experience. If I lived in Lexington and were getting married again, I would come here for the reception. The only downside to the evening in my estimation was the beer selection that they offered. With great craft beers in the area, there was an opportunity missed to promote local breweries.

This venue is beautiful! We attended a wedding here last weekend and it was so lovely…read more There are two separate rooms so the ceremony was in one room and the dinner reception was in the other. The center area was used for congregation of guests prior to the ceremony and also for the cocktail hour. They gave the bride and her family ample time to set up and also gave them until Sunday afternoon to clean up, which was so nice because everyone was tired at the end of the reception on Saturday. It's a beautiful building near hotels and bars/restaurants so it was easy to walk over and walk back at the end of the night. The space is bright and well lit during the day. The ceilings are vaulted and are architecturally appealing. Restrooms are clean and centrally located which is important during a big function. It was an unplugged wedding so I don't have many pictures but Lexington brides and event planners should seriously consider this venue

Attended Creative Mornings today. While most of the lower floors remain unfinished, Limestone…read moreHHall on the 4th floor is up-and-running with various events, both public and private. The atrium is beautiful, with it's rotunda and skylight, and directly under it a glass panel inserted in the middle of the floor. The room in which the event was held was very industrial, with low metal beams crisscrossing above and drop lights. I'm looking forward to seeing the entire Courthouse when it is completely renovated.

We visited Equus Run while spending the weekend in Frankfort. Will was our tour guide and was…read moreamazing - so knowledgeable and passionate about wines and the wine making process! He even let us try a Concord grape right off the vine! The grounds are beautiful. After our tour and tasting, we sat on the porch for the live music and shared a charcuterie board. The wines tended to be a little sweet for my taste but that didn't impact my experience - we got to sample 6 of the wines (our choice) and I did enjoy the Equestrian Chardonnay. It was a wonderful was to spend the afternoon!

Went to murder mystery dinner It was not what I expected. Actors were difficult to hear and not…read moreall actors came to our table. Show seemed disorganized. Food was lukewarm.

I've never actually been inside before, but from what I can tell from looking into the window, it…read moreseems like a really nice place. The interior is very classy and sophisticated. The tables are very nicely set up and arranged. Would probably be a great place to have my birthday party!

I attended a wedding reception here this past weekend, and had a wonderful experience. The venue…read morewas very attractive, and well taken care of. Further Cherry Rodgers was an excellent representative of Bayou Bluegrass Catering. She seems to be very proud of the company she works for and puts a great foot forward in taking care of reception attendees. I was very impressed, particularly in today's environment, not many people take such great pride in their work. I would highly recommend Bayou Bluegrass Catering and the Round Barn. Thanks Cherry for helping make the evening great!

Christmas at Mustard Seed Hill is a wonderful Christmas light exhibit accompanied by buildings with…read moreelaborate decorations including trees, gingerbread houses and plenty of gift items available at the Christmas Store. Be sure to order your tickets in advance because they accept very few walk-ins. I suggest going early because parking can get scarce.

For six weeks leasing up to Christmas the Mustard Seed Hill campus is converted into a winter…read morewonderland. The grounds feature magnificent light displays including an illuminated archway, beautiful Christmas tree, a nativity scene, and a host of other light displays. Allen House, the magnificent special event venue is decorated for the holidays and open for tours. Be sure to check the each weekend's schedule as some weekends have local craft and food vendors set up in a e around the Artisan market . Of course, it's not Christmas without cookies and gingerbread houses! Be sure to check out the cookie decorating and the gingerbread house exhibit. Oh, did I forget to me mention that admission to the grounds/displays is free! Just book your tickets on line! Be sure to book early admission is limited.

I want to leave a review for Brunch with Babies / Farm Family / Farmily Days! I couldn't find a lot…read moreof details about the flow of this. Note: you can do any part of this before or after your brunch reservation, within the hours of the event. Which in 2026 was 10-2. There are 2 places to park: one by the welcome center and one by the restaurant /trustees table. It seemed if you had brunch reservations you parked by the restaurant side. Accessibility wise: they have a lot of accommodations but it's not perfect. There's a big-ish hill from parking to the restaurant, but the rest was mostly flat with tiny gravel and white chalky dust. People do dress from play wear to nice, but I'd recommend shoes you are okay with getting dusty. The farm part: There are pony rides: $5 extra per ride. My kids loved this and it was worth it. A craft area also (these were set up in front of the trustees table). Coordinated games were a little farther up. The farm is past the restaurant and they had: 2 sheep / lamb stations, goats and kids, 2 Clydesdales, a mom cow and calf, 2 pigs, turkeys/ducks/roosters, baby ducks, baby chicks. They had story telling, lamb shearing. Face paint for $10. A seed and plant thing we didn't explore. Some play areas. And of course all the grounds! It was really great! Our toddler and baby loved it! Our toddler can't sit still for stories and demos yet, but was thrilled with the animal variety and experiences. Note: there is a big sand pit we strategically avoided, but I'd imagine your kids would get dirtier in there. I was worried how much time it would take us, I'd say about an hour. I think if you're wanting to do stories and demos maybe closer to an hour and a half to 2 hours. The total event is 4 hours. This is just a note for anyone planning breakfast before, during, or after. Brunch with babies: I think the value was good. It was a buffet with: bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes, gravy, grits, cooked apples, waffles, and cereal. They delivered 1 biscuit and pumpkin muffin per person with butter and jam to the table. There were people scooping, but I assume you could get more. The grits and sausage were so good. I don't even normally like sausage. The biscuit and jam were so good too. All the food was delicious. I saw someone trash talk the breakfast buffet in an another review, but every bite I ate was good. I just came back from Disney, this was above the standard breakfast buffet in quality. IF you are wanting a relaxing, DINKS or retired experience, I'd look at the calendar before booking. Some of the adults seemed overwhelmed by kids near them, and on this date, the restaurant was FULL with kids.

Beautiful grounds and interesting history! I greatly enjoyed Shaker Village. I was previously…read moreunfamiliar with this music-loving Christian sect which has largely died off because of their commitment to celibacy. The buildings are spread out, so visitors should expect to do a fair amount of walking. I also recommend checking the schedule and attending any tours or informational sessions available, because otherwise you're just walking around reading plaques. Staff were very friendly and I learned a lot from the short tour we went on. We also attended a Shaker music presentation, which was fun and informative. Viewing the farm and barn was fun and there happened to be a farmer there who shared a lot of info with us. Also enjoyed the chickens and ducks!

The "Legacy of Black Horsemen" was shown at the Lyric Theatre. A wonderful documentary, sponsored…read moreby KET, it highlights the early days of racing when black horsemen were an integral part of the industry. Perhaps you can find the film online. If you are a racing fan you will especially enjoy the history put forth. 28

Planned Valentines Day for a couple months. Candlelight concert. Had to park a mile away..... that…read morewas okay. Then had to wait in a long line, that was okay. Then at seven o'clock they came out and said musicians didn't show up! I mean do they not confirm? Will probably never return to any event here.

Staff here are super friendly. The place is clearly ancient, and it shows its age. But they seem…read morelike they're trying. Probably wouldn't be my first choice if I came back to Lexington. But nice enough.

I stayed here for a business trip this time around. Handy having a restaurant and bar downstairs…read more The art wasn't as impressive or intriguing this time. There was a lot of empty wall space. But I've heard that since the ownership change, 21C isn't quite the same as far as art goes. I got a basic king room. Bed was comfortable, linens soft and sleek. Had a decent sized TV, a couch, a chair, modern fixtures. The shower was hot and had great pressure. Roomy bathroom. I will agree with some others who say there is a lot of noise outside. A lot of loud trucks with obnoxious mufflers and ambulance sirens. This doesn't bother me, as I've spent the last six years in NYC, but it may drive some crazy. Blackout drapes aren't perfect, but decent. Mine were detached from the track when I arrived, but maintenance fixed it lightening fast. Staff is very professional. Valet is 30 bucks a day, but they are fast and efficient. The cost when I visited in December, right before new years, was about 120 a night (again, valet is 30 on top of that), but room is great and location is right downtown. You can walk to so many great restaurants and bars. Definitely recommend.