Wedding/event barn
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Need some help here from all my past and current brides.
The barn is evenly, “distressed”, on the backside of the barn. The front is a different story.
In the past, when I have asked my previous brides if I should paint the barn or leave it, the majority said leave it distressed.
Thinking I should at least paint the front of the barn because it is not “even“?
Looking for input! 
Jay and I have been truly blessed to have called this our home for the past 20 years. We purchased the property in 2004 from Leonard and Mary Lou Zabel. 
We had a young family of five children, with all of the financial stresses that went along with raising a family. We both loved older properties with character, and the Zabel Farm definitely fit that bill.
Mary Lou and Leonard were renowned hog farmers worldwide. We had a different vision for the property, which was to evolve over the years.
In order to make 10 acres work for us, we decided to do a “pick your own “strawberry patch”. I also took a job working nights from 4:00 PM until 11:00 PM at the local hospital, where I had previously worked, to help with finances. Jay had to drive 20 minutes every day to
the grain farm for work. YOU DO WHAT IS NEEDED TO MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE.
In approximately 2011, we started our venture with Gatherings on the Ridge. It took the whole family helping, extended family, and great contractors to turn a hog barn into a Wedding barn in two years time.
It is now time to start a new season in our life. After much thought and prayer the last two years, and letting go of our dreams here, we have created a new dream/new venue at the Union in Ashland Wisconsin.
We honeymooned there 31 years ago. We have an Airbnb, Boutique, and now on a 1923 Bank building. We are in the process of renovating this large building and will be taking bookings for weddings and events starting August 2025. We will continue call the Driftless region our home, building a home on the grain farm.
Do you see yourself owning a wedding venue in Southwest Wisconsin? Or do you know of someone that would be a
perfect fit?
This property is perfect for a “stay at home mom “with a weekend side, business, or just as a perfect property to raise your family with beef, chickens, and a bountiful garden
Alternatively, it would be a great income producing property with Airbnb rental of the 1905 historic brick house, to be an add-on with event rental of the barn
Reach out to us via messenger soon, as we are preparing to list within the next month or two. We are looking forward to seeing the next chapter for this family farm.
****This does not affect any of my currently scheduled 2024 weddings!
Looking for a great stay with views for one of our 2024 weddings? This is one of the options that are right in our area. 
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Answering emails, etc. on the back barn deck. Blessed life, I can't deny it.
Need a little respite?? Contact our friends, and regain some peace and clarity. ❤️🙏
Gift certificates are now available for purchase 🎉
The gift of rest is truly a gift that keeps on giving. When we take intentional time away to be still & reconnect our hearts to the Lord, we receive refreshment so that we can go back to our families, workplace, churches, wherever the Lord has us with a fresh fire!
⭐️ It is our desire to provide a sacred space for anyone who would like to get away but also for those who have dedicated their lives to full time ministry so that they can find rest & get refreshed. This intentional time of Sabbath rest prevents ministry burnout so they can continue carrying out the call of God upon their lives. Sponsoring/purchasing a gift certificate for a pastor, missionary or someone you know in full time ministry will allow them to stay free of charge including optional prayer ministry. We want all who come to find rest & also quality care!
⭐️ When you purchase a gift certificate or book a stay, all of those proceeds will go towards hosting retreats, operational costs, cabin maintenance & future property development in building a dwelling place for His presence to rest upon! 🕊️
If you would like to purchase a gift certificate or for more information please contact us!!
Perfect spot to grab your next favorite piece!
And let the sunsets begin! Still some openings for 2024, for those who are spontaneous wedding planners!
Looking for help in planning, coordinating vendors, and the day of so you can enjoy your guests? Cas is your gal. We booked Cassie for my daughter’s wedding, Anya Wagemester. No regrets, and 100% worth it.
Wedding Prep Series-
📋Do I Need A Wedding Coordinator?📋
YES, EVERY TIME, A THOUSAND TIMES YES!
Here’s why:
Most couples don’t understand the importance of a wedding coordinator until AFTER their event- don’t be that couple! Here are our top 3 reasons why investing in a coordinator is so important:
1️⃣ Remove the stress, anxiety, and worry, and enjoy every moment of your wedding day!
⭐️A coordinator’s job is to make sure your day is as flawless and as enjoyable as possible. We know the ins and outs of your event and perform the infinite long list of odds and end tasks that come with hosting a memorable event. We are the behind the scenes masters that ensure all of the moving parts of your wedding day operate with perfection.
2️⃣ We are the vendor, guest, and wedding party concierge.
⭐️A coordinator serves as the go-to for any questions throughout the day. Whenever anyone needs anything, we take care of it! We are the friendly face making sure everyone is having a great time.
3️⃣ We take care of the heavy lifting and dirty jobs!
⭐️Don’t let your family spend the day maintaining your event. We are used to taking out garbages, restocking bathrooms, refilling dessert or snack tables, cleaning up spills, moving decor, hauling chairs, etc. Keep your attire clean and save your energy for the dance floor!
If you need more information on what a coordinator does, drop your questions here 👇
📷Karlee Mikkelson Photography
Follow along as we renovate our new wedding venue in Ashland, WI!
Although it will be a completely different venue than our current venue at Gatherings, we will give the same care to the wonderful couples that choose to book with us!
We are still booking 2024 weddings at Gatherings on the ridge, and have dates still available 
Coming Soon!
We're so excited that our website is coming along! Soon, we'll be able to have information on our venue packages, area caterers and wedding professionals, the history of the building, and more!
The new site will be unionashland.com. It's been awesome working with a local agency, Miniver Marketing on our new brand and website.
Did I mention to my bridal tribe before what an amazing florist, Cassie is? And Wedding coordinator, and rental decor, and problem solver, and just a good person!Check out Cassie with Willow & Ivy Design❤️
As we reflect on the last five years in our studio, we have learned so many things….
……but we realize that we have taught so much more.
✨Pinning boutonnières
✨Proper bouquet holding technique
✨How to not get scammed by online “florists”
✨Plant care & rehab
✨New floral varieties
✨How to extend your vase life of arrangements
✨The process of propagation
✨Workshops
✨The LEAD Collective
✨Mentorship & networking
✨and so much more!
Here’s to forever sharing our knowledge and skills 🥂💐🪴
What a beautiful couple. Congratulations to Makayla and Luke, and their families. Thank you for choosing to share your day with us. 
Such a beautiful couple from this past June. Congrats to McKenzie and Trenton! Blessings to both of you and your future. Thank you for choosing us to share your special day. 🥰😘🙏
The Mercury climbed, and the clouds dissipated. McKenzie and Trenton were married in the sunshine underneath the large oak tree.
Congratulations to Cameron and Ashley Steyer who were married a couple of weekends ago. Beautiful wedding and photography!
Any of Gatherings brides still need a contact for bakery? Blair Bakery has beautiful cakes and cookies! Located out of Boscobel, WI.
another cake i’m totally obsessed with 💕
just wanted to hop on here and let everyone know that Blair Bakery will no longer be based out of Dodgeville once September rolls around. the husband and I are moving back home to Boscobel!
i’ve sent messages out to all of my upcoming orders to arrange pick up with my new location- if I missed you, please send me a message to get the info you need and thank you to everyone for the flexibility as i transition into my new space! 🥰
Still going strong with the Roys/Sukups wedding. What a fun group. We love to see the dance floor full here at Gatherings! Elite DJ Service keeps them going!
Yes, September and October seem to be prime months for wedding barn venues. However, June Is pretty sweet also!  Take a look at these photos . Dates still available for 2024
Brittany Eitsert: Wedding + Family Photographer is one of the best.🥰❤️
Hey everyone! I wanted to share a success story from one of my recent weddings and give a big shoutout to the Rick's
They came to me looking for wedding photography and we had a great time working together to capture some truly amazing images that reflect their personalities and love SO well.
From the very beginning, it was clear that Maggie & Brandon were looking for something special and unique, and I was determined to deliver exactly that.
We talked about their vision, I brainstormed ideas prior to their day, and worked together to create something truly special.
And when it came time to shoot, everything just clicked.
The energy was electric and the images we captured were beyond anything I could have imagined.
Maggie was thrilled with the final results and it was so rewarding to see them happy with their photos.
It's moments like these that make me love my job as a photographer.
If you're in need of a wedding photographer and are looking for someone who can help you create something truly special and unique, I'd love to work with you.
Just send me a message and we can start with your vision!
Any of my brides need tent rental for overflow this year?
So THANKFUL for all the wonderful couples and families who chose Gatherings on the Ridge for their venue.
Particularly thankful for this crazy crew.
We finally were able to experience the joy of having our youngest daughter, Anya Wagemester say I do to our wonderful new son, Sean. Blessed.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Congratulations to Jake and Megan! What a beautiful couple, families’ and wedding. Thank you for sharing your day with us! Blessings to you and your new beginning.
Congratulations to Autumn and Kyle! What a stunning wedding. ❤️ Thank you for letting us share a part of your special day!
Beautiful styled shoot! Check out some of the local vendors when booking here at Gatherings On The Ridge
I’ve been watching non-stop for these to be posted! Such a beautiful team to bring this dream to fruition. So many friends and family helped with this wedding. We are so blessed in so many ways. So happy to have Sean Wagemester join our family, and Anya Wagemester join the Sara Wagemester and Steve Wagemester family. ❤️🙏
You can never have too many flowers when it’s your daughter’s wedding!!
Second load. Now to start arranging!
Congratulations to Andrea and Austin who were married here, at Gatherings on the Ridge on August 20th! Beautiful couple, beautiful wedding!
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Eastman, WI
54626
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Still going strong with the Roys/Sukups wedding. What a fun group. We love to see the dance floor full here at Gatherings! Elite DJ Service keeps them going!
Dance when no one else is! Can’t wait to share pictures of Dawn Hudson and Kyle Hudson’s wedding!
Congratulations to Micah and Kelsey Kramer! God’s blessings to both of you and are so happy you came back to Wisconsin to celebrate! Everyone had a great time learning to square dance, 💃🏽
