Lauxmont Farms

I had my wedding and reception at the Rotunda on October 8, 2011. The venue was just breathtaking. Betsy was my coordinator as well and she made things go so smoothly without a hitch. I had visited Lauxmont many times but nothing prepared me for my wedding day. We had beautiful shepard hooks with candles, a fire pit, tables outside, and torches lit at night. Lauxmont Farms far surpassed every expectation. As a little girl, you tend to picture a dream wedding, well Lauxmont Farms and Betsy made it even better than the dream. All of my guests were telling me that it was the most amazing wedding they have ever attended. The view is so spectacular that it is almost like a dream. Our pictures look like we were superimposed because the view is that magnificent and couldn't possibly be real, but it sure was. I've been approached by many of the attendees that wanted to know all the info about Lauxmont because they had daughters, sons, friends or relatives that were getting married and they were so struck by the location that they wanted to pass on the information. I also have to say, you really can't take a bad picture there. I didn't spend as much on my photographer once I picked Lauxmont. I just knew that even the most amateur photographer could get magazine quality photographs there. I highly reccomend Lauxmont if you want a wedding that everyone will remember.

We only used Lauxmont Farms (Japanese Gardens) for the reception. The setting was beautiful and that's really what you pay for. Our caterer loved the set up and said it was really one of the best locations he had used. Before the wedding, we did get to meet up with our site coordinator once, but it was a pretty thorough meeting and we felt more comfortable since we didn't have a wedding planner. On the day of the wedding, our site coordinator disappeared around 4 although she said she was staying until dinner started. The only issue we had was that we had to try to hunt down the carriage (which was to take us to the cocktail hour) without anyone else seeing the two of us! The bridal house was still being cleaned when we showed up, so I had to finish carrying all of the stuff out to the trash and straighten up the room before the rest of the girls arrived. We used their on-site decorator only for a few items - one being mason jars with candles to light the path. She never showed up to light the candles, so I had some of our guests do it. Everything else looked beautiful, though, and she did a great job with the fall-theme. We used their photographer only for the photo booth - which was a hit. Unfortunately, she was late with the guest book and I don't know that a lot of people actually signed it. I would suggest that you get a 2nd guest book if you go this route - just so you don't miss anything!

We fell in love with Lauxmont Farms the moment we saw it. I will say that there were a few VERY minor hiccups in the beginning of our booking process, but once it came to "crunch time" and our wedding day, I cannot give Lauxmont Farms anything less than five stars and a raving review as they truly earned it.The site coordinator, Barb, is nothing short of god sent. After spending time with us to perfectly arrange our floor plan, letting us walk through our site, and to ensure we had everything we needed for the big day we hit one heck of a brick wall... Hurricane Irene. We had spent months preparing to have our wedding at the Sunken Gardens. The location was absolutely gorgeous and perfect for our theme. However, with the impending hurricane due to hit the area on our wedding day it became dangerous and impractical for our event and guests. I called Barb FIVE days before our wedding to discuss our options and to my complete surprise and shock, not only was the Rotunda (indoors) available but it was offered to us as a backup plan at no additional cost AND we were given until the afternoon BEFORE our wedding to make a final decision. I just about fell over. A true life (and sanity) saver, Barb promptly faxed me a backup layout and reassured me that everything would be ok.On the day of our rehearsal, Barb checked in with us and we confirmed that the change would be necessary. She took the time to go through the new site with us and our wedding coordinator, Jonnaysa of Planned Perfection, to make suggestions and confirm the new details. She was so attentive and calm, I almost felt like it was all a dream! When I left Lauxmont Farms that day, I knew that under the circumstances most brides would be panicking and fearful but I felt confident that Barb and the staff at Lauxmont had everything under control.My wedding day turned out absolutely perfect, and it was clear that Lauxmont's staff and Barb had put in the extra effort to make it so. They literally saved the day, and for that they will always hold a special place in our hearts.

After reading some of these reviews months ago, I was a little worried about having my wedding here but we had our ceremony and reception at the Cobblestone Courtyard and it was absolutely amazing! Beautiful scenery (even though we did not have the scenes of the river), wonderful service each and every visit and just an all around terrific venue! Also, I highly recommend hiring Betsy as the decorator and coordinator! She did a fabulous job and it wouldn't have been half as amazing without her!

We had our reception at the Rotunda. It was a GORGEOUS location for a reception; we received multiple compliments on how beautiful the view was and our pictures were fantastic! During the planning, Lauxmont was slow to return phone calls. The only lady who could apparently call me back went on vacation for 2 weeks one month before my wedding. It's a little pricey considering all you get is the location, tables, and chairs, but it's definitely worth it for your big day!

The first thing out of all of our guests mouth was "WOW, beautiful place for a wedding!" The view of the river from atop a mountain and the horses all around in their stalls just makes for a beautiful scene. Couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting for our day!!!

The Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms was my dream wedding location! I got countless compliments on the view, and my pictures were stunning! The grounds are immaculate, and the staff is so accomodating, I had nothing to worry about but being beautiful on my big day! I would highly recommend Lauxmont Farms, and remember to book early!

We had our wedding at the sunken gardens which was BEAUTIFUL! We had a beautiful day thank goodness because everything was outside. The some communication problems with the staff. At one point it seemed like we were talking to a new person every time. We used Betsy Kohr as our planner whom was wonderful! She helped everything go smoothly and no problems. I would recommend this place except for the fact the it was pricey.

The only good thing about Lauxmont Farms is the scenery. Now for the downside. They are very disorganized. They forgot about numerous meetings we had scheduled with Lauxmont. You never talk to the same person more than once. They won't let you view the site even after you have booked the venue without an appointment and escort. They told us they would have brick flooring on the tent floor for the sunken gardens and they also told us they would have a second room completed in the farm house for the bride. Both were not completed by our wedding day which was 9 months after our first visit. Now for the wedding day. Thankfully our caterer took care of any hiccups at the start of our day. We rented chairs because Lauxmont has wooden chairs which are painted white but at the end of the wedding season they have numerous scratches and dings that show the brown wood. Due to lack of rain the land was very dry so I cannot fault Lauxmont for that. However the driveway to the site is dirt/stone. They could have at least sprayed the driveway with water before everyone arrived to keep the dust down. All of our guests and their vehicles were covered with dust the day of the wedding. The carriage ride is a joke. The individuals driving the cart were not friendly. The carriage took us to the end of the parking lot and back. After all of this things went rather well. Until 8pm. There was no more water. That means there was no washing hands or flushing toilets. I'm assuming they operate off of a well which was probably dried up due to the drought. We attempted to contact Lauxmont staff numerous times but were unsuccessful each time. Keep this in mind if you schedule a wedding here in the summer. After reading multiple reviews it appears that water is always an issue. Something they should think about fixing ASAP.Again, I gave them one star for the beautiful scenery. I would definitely have my wedding here again but I would never do it without a coordinator and outside services!!! Bring some extra water as well to flush the toilets when the water runs dry!

Got married in August at the Sunken Gardens the site was beautiful and Barb the site coordinater was always very helpful whenever I had planning questions. My wedding was truely perfect!! You do have to do a lot of the work yourself so you are just paying for the site but they make that pretty well known.

Beautiful site with a variety of different views and choices to fit your specific reception preferences. Limited flexibility for visiting.

My husband and I wanted different things when we looked at venues. He wanted there to be shelter from heat and rain, and I wanted there to be outdoor areas for beauty. The Cobblestone Courtyard at Lauxmont Farms offered both! There were some minor hiccups along the way, though. When they sent the final bill, the wrong location was written on it. It turned out to just be a clerical error, but I'm sure you can imagine my displeasure. Also, we had planned to have our ceremony seats in an arc like orchestra seating when we met with the location planner. The morning the of the wedding, my groom and a few of his groomsmen visited only to find the aisle in a totally weird spot and in straight lines. The three of them had to rearrange all of the chairs by themselves. My only warning to other brides would be that you might want to have somebody visit your location the morning of the wedding to make sure everything is where it's supposed to be so you can get stuff fixed, if need be.

Lauxmont Farms is a gorgeous venue, but it is absolutely necessary to have a wedding planner because on your wedding day the only person they have available should a problem arise is a janitor.

We had our ceremony and reception at Lauxmont Farms in April 2010. Our ceremony was at the Sunken Gardens and our reception at the Cobblestone Courtyard. We were certainly drawn in by the gorgeous scenery and it did not leave us wanting, our guests are still talking about what a "fairytale wedding" it was. I would agree with other reviewers that they were a little disorganized (I think it is partly due to their laid back and carefree lifestyle), but in the end everything came together for us and we weren't left disappointed in any manner. I would suggest that you book early, make as many appointments as you can, and just call if you have questions!! We did hire the onsite wedding coordinator and she was great in getting all the pieces of the puzzle together. They were very flexible on several of our requests and I think they ultimately want you to have a day that you and your guests will never forget! If you are using the sunken gardens, I would suggest that you strongly recommend to your guests that they wear comfortable (ie not stilettos!) shoes and definitely utilize the golf carts for elderly persons or those who have a hard time walking on uneven surfaces.

After hearing some negative reviews about Lauxmont I can honestly say I am pleased with all of my services I received. I always had all phone calls and questions answered. I also worked with Betsy Kohr, who was amazing at helping my day run smoothly.

My husband and I fell in love with this place as soon as we saw it. We were nervous about using it because we kept hearing horror stories about how the owners never returned phone calls, etc. I am so happy to say that we never had a problem reaching someone at the farm. Any questions were always answered promptly and professionally. My only little complaint (and it really isn't a big deal because you can call them) is that their emails did not work. We worked with Betsy Kohr and Barb and both were wonderful to deal with. Both were very helpful and willing to help us with any questions that we had. They really did make our day feel special!!

The Sunken Gardens site was beautiful, and you get so much for the price! We were married August 16th, 2009, and even though it was a hot day they were flexible with allowing us to take more flaps off the tent they provided for us for our reception. The only reason I gave a low score for responsiveness is because it is sometimes hard to get thru to anyone in the office and its usually always a different person who answers, but in the end everything was set up perfectly (table and chairs are included in the price too!) for both the ceremony and reception.

The Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms was the perfect location for our wedding reception! Within moments of driving up that gorgeous hill overlooking the Susquehanna River, we knew it was the spot. My guests were blown away by the views and the atmosphere. It was breathtaking. I was a little stressed at first, since there were some negative reviews out there, but honestly, our experience was wonderful. The one thing to remember is that it is not a location with a wedding day coordinator included, like some other sites, so I hired Jonnaysa from Planned Perfection. She was amazing! I used lighting from Studio Jenz to create a warm glow in the side room and rented a light-up bar through him as well. We had such a blast at our wedding. We got to do it our way and select all our own vendors. We hand picked our food menu, created signature drinks, everything! It does require more planning than some sites with internal catering and planning services provided, but if you want a gorgeous view and unbeatable atmosphere, visit Lauxmont. We could not be happier! Our wedding day was perfect!

If we had not gotten the most gorgeous day ever, I would not think so highly of this site. It was however perfect and more than I could have asked for. On a sunny day, no place can top the natural beauty of this site. One word of warning is that they don't tell you about the costs of all the little extras. All you get with the space is the site, tables and chairs - NO decor - even if it is hanging on the wall when you tour the place.The venue is expensive as it is and then all the little extras really add up. Also, don't be afraid to use "non-family" vendors. This being said, my wedding was perfect and I wouldn't have changed a thing.

Choosing Lauxmont Farms for my wedding ensured a private place that provided guests with a sense of beauty, peace, and charm. The Farm is owned by a family with extraordinary talents in the arts. Not only do they offer their land, but they offer their knowledge in photography, floral design, and theater design. I was overhelmed by the sincerity, professionalism, creativiy, and ease I experienced working with them. The Farm has many sites to choose from, and each one offers a specific feeling. I choose the rotunda which rests on a hill and looks out over gated horse pastures and the river. It's hard to explain the feeling of this site, because it is a place of contradictions. It is down-to-earth and otherworldly at the same time.The Farm helped me with finding vendors who matched my needs. Some of the most fun I had was sitting down with one of the sisters and talking about the vision I had in my head. I am still amazed with the result. She literally took my ideas and brought them to life. Most importantly, my guests enjoyed the atmosphere. I still receive compliments about the site! One of the best parts of having a wedding at the Farm is the day after...the memories you and your guests share. It remains in my mind as one of the most beautiful, comfortable, and magical places I've ever been to.If you choose Lauxmont Farms as your venu, you are choosing a lovely family who find great joy in sharing the land they grew up on. The feeling is unavoidable when you drive up to the rotunda. Pure magic!!

The only thing that makes the money worhtwhile in booking Lauxmont Farms (Sunken Gardens) as your venue is the beautiful scenery and views. The service was terrible! Everything is do it yourself. Then when the big day comes there is no one around to help with any concerns. The bathrooms were not working correctly and there were no trash cans. The paths were not marked, so our guests were going over a steep hill to get to the reception tent. The sight was not well lit at night for people coming and going. The reception site was not cleaned entirely before the event. Some of the facilitators were rude throughout the planning. We would not recommend this venue-You are better off booking your own backyard!

So beautiful and clean. TNot a lot of decorations needed. Great views.

Lauxmont Farms is a georgeous destination for those looking to get married. The venue itself is breath taking, and with the different choices for the actual spot (cobblestone courtyard, Rotunda, Sunken Gardens, Pretty Pastures & Japanese Gardens) it makes it very easy for anyone to find what they're looking for. The only issues I had were basically communication. I let the venue know almost 6 months in advance that we would be setting up the day before the wedding (sunday) at the site. They understood this and let me know that nobody else would be there, however, the day of set up- we were greeted by another party who were celebrating a baby shower inside our venue. After all of our family and friends arrived, we had to sit and wait until the first party was over before we could even begin to set up ours. Also, due to back ups, the deposit we were supposed to receive came almost 2 months late and after several phone calls (all of them turning up unresponsive from the owner) the administrative assistant got our check to us shortly after. The venue is great, be careful about recent issues regarding the land and iminant domain laws. I would recommend this venue, just do your research and expect a low responsive rate.

Lauxmont Farms is a GORGEOUS wedding site and provided me with the wedding of my dreams. We used the Sunken Gardens on a Friday evening in August, and the sunset on the river was breathtaking, providing unbelievable backgrounds for our wedding pictures. The landscape is so diverse, so there are so many places to take pictures. I loved that the carriage ride was included, though we didn't stay on it for long, it was great for effect and pictures. Betsy Kohr was our wedding planner and I can't imagine doing it without her! She was so flexible and made everything go so smoothly. She even tied up the bustle in my gown for me before I went on to the reception, and had a little talk with my uncooperative flower girl who miraculously made it down the aisle (staircase). We had so many compliments about how the beautiful site made our wedding unforgettable. I would recommend Lauxmont to anyone-- they were awesome!

This place is extremely expensive for the quality of the inside of the building. It was hard to contact them sometimes, and there were too many people working here. You always had to talk to someone different about every little thing. The place is beautiful, however, so I guess it was worth it.

The location is absolutely beautiful....any of the sites that they have.Because they do have so many sites, they have a lot going on, so you really needto make sure that you have copies of everything and that you follow-upwith what they are to be doing. They are really nice people and canprovide other services besides just a site. Just be sure to follow up with themon things that you want.

We used the Rotunda at Lauxmont Farms, and it was a uniquely beautiful place to have our reception. Lauxmont was the last reception site we looked at, and we knew Lauxmont was the right place for us as soon as we saw the view at the Rotunda. We booked Lauxmont back in May of 2003, so prices have certainly gone up a good bit since we booked. We thought it was pricey back when we booked it, but the view was well worth it. Carol McAndrews was our Lauxmont coordinator, who was new to to coordination, but did an acceptable job. We sat down with her about a month before the wedding to draw a floorplan, and while she was familiar with the set-up, she was not familiar with some of the specifics for which I wanted answers.A couple of things to keep in mind: Carol left shortly after our reception began, so when our DOC tried to get the A/C turned up because the Rotunda was getting warm, there was no one to fix it. Also, consider the time of day when you will be sitting inside for dinner. Our guests were seated about 4.45 pm before DST in October, and the sun was blinding some of the guests as it prepared to set. Finally (and this is certainly more my fault than theirs), the side room was not decorated how I would have liked it to be decorated. Standardly, the room is decorated with Christmas lights, tulle, and ivy around the chandeliers, which is not my style. I did not notice this when we did our final walk through, and I wish I had, because I didn't care for how it looked on our wedding day. Overall, we were thrilled with Lauxmont, and we still get raves from our guests about the location several months after the wedding.

Lauxmont was beautiful, but not managed the best. They may be better now, but when we were there they canceled our rehearsal on-site because they needed our location for another wedding that night after they told us we could come & rehearse. Other than that...the site is beautiful:) Everything went fairly smoothly, but I'd make sure that you were on top of things planning wise if you choose to go with this vendor.

Lauxmont Farms was absolutely gorgeous. Our wedding really looked like it was from a magazine. The professionalism and service could have been better though. The family was very nice, and were willing to work with us. However, I was not happy when I was told that we would have to change our rehearsal time, because they needed our time for a different wedding rehearsal, when we had been told that we would have all of Thursday night free at the site if we had a Friday night wedding. I would definitely recommend considering a Friday evening wedding. We knew we couldn't afford the Saturday or Sunday prices, so we went for a Friday evening and went with the theme "An Elegant Picnic." It was very laid back, and so enjoyable. I also liked the fact that we didn't have to share the day, like you have to on Saturdays and Sundays. We had all of Friday to set up and prepare without feeling rushed. Our ceremony and reception was held in the sunken gardens. We were worried about weather, but fell in love with the site. It did end up raining a few minutes after the ceremony ended, but everyone made it to the tent in time. I also recommend paying for the lights in and around the tent. It really makes for a fun atmosphere.

Very nice venue and with me there for your event makes for a perfect combo

I've personally been to two wedding at Lauxmont farms and they were both excellent. We are scheduled to cater a wedding next September and look forward to it.