Whispering Pines Venue & Event Center

10/27/2025

This is the perfect weather for events at the venue. Unfortunately, we had some cancellations this weekend, so there are no great photos to share. That happens sometimes and that’s okay. Many of you know I (Shannon) juggle a lot of side gigs like Shannon's Party & Event Rentals (& more) which kept me busy this weekend and I also recently completed my Real Estate License and sm getting my start as a Realtor. Sometimes, a change in plans gives me a much needed break in the juggling game. 🥴
While attending events at other venues recently the cost of venues has come up. I want to take this time to remind you all of my goal and mission for Whispering Pines… My desire is that I can provide an option that is affordable for average people and maintain a personal connection with each client. I’m attaching my information document that goes over pricing and other important details. Pricing starts at only $50 an hour for small gatherings. Yes, I know! 👏🏼 It’s because I want memories to be made here. You can even do weddings for the hourly rate; however, I do recommend a full day rental at $500 a day. If you want two days, I don’t charge that, though. I discount it to $750 for a two-day rental. What?! 😲 But why?! Once again… I want your memories! I want to provide a great gathering place in our community. The options are endless… showers, reunions, weddings, birthday parties, anniversary parties, graduation celebrations, fundraising events, craft parties, meetings. If these walls could ever talk (“whisper its secrets”), I would want the stories to be of all the wonderful memories made here.

Welcome and thank you for your interest in our venue. I'm the owner and operator, Shannon Swafford. This is a family-owned business and we look forward to serving you and hosting your event at our venue. Whispering Pines is a historic rustic 1939 hay barn in the heart of downtown Silsbee, Texas that...

10/20/2025

This weekend we hosted a 35th birthday celebration at Whispering Pines. The decor is pretty, but the room lit up when all the the guests arrived dressed in red and black to match. Talk about making a color pop. It was fabulous! This client wanted a birthday party, so she threw herself one and gave her friends a night of memory making!

10/09/2025

I finally got this little project done! It’s not complete but there are just some tiny details to add.

10/06/2025

Tis the season to celebrate! Another beautiful transformation for this hunting loving couple at Whispering Pines. This bride worked so hard to make their wedding dreams come true. I don’t post couple photos unless they are shared with me but she was stunning! Every detail had her full heart poured into this wedding. 💖💙

09/19/2025

She’s getting a “haircut” push mower style and I get my exercise in. 💪🏼 It’s a two-for-one deal! There’s always work to be done behind the scene to get ready for events. This is my dream. 🧡💛🤎 You work hard for your dreams.

09/07/2025

This weekend’s big event at the venue was a 20th Anniversary Party! Congratulations!
❤️🧡💛💍 👰🏻🤵🏼‍♂️ 💛🧡❤️
What excites me about this one was the fun this family was having TOGETHER. At one point I drove up and they were playing football 🏈 on the lawn out front and the family was sitting all over the huge front porch. I looooove seeing people hang out at Whispering Pines like they are at home. ❤️ It’s meant to be a place that can be relaxed in where beautiful memories can be made.

09/07/2025

Last week we kicked off our season with a Labor Day wedding on September 1st ☝️! I’m taking that as a sign we are going to have a busy year at the venue. This wedding was gorgeous. The momma originally told me, “We are going to have a simple wedding.” She threw together one of the most elaborate weddings we have had at Whispering Pines! It was gorgeous! I told her she needs to get into wedding coordinating. I few of us told her. Guess what? She is, so I’m tagging her, so y’all can connect with her April Hurley. I did the balloons for this event and my page for that is Shannon's Party & Event Rentals (please follow).

08/27/2025

It’s that time of year, again!!! The temperature has begun to take a turn and the weather is perfect for gatherings at Whispering Pines. Dates are filling up, so now is the time to start planning your event. In September we open our doors once again and start our venue season. We are starting September 1st with a beautiful holiday wedding this upcoming Labor Day weekend. I’m so excited about this upcoming season. Come on Fall! 🍂 🍁 -We will be hosting some homeschool teen events this season so watch for those.
-I love suggestions for events you would like to see happen.
💕…Shannon Swafford, Owner/Manager

07/24/2025

There are two things I want to share with you all.
-First, now is a great time to get on my booking calendar for the venue. October is filling up. September through May is our “year” and it is fast approaching.
-Second, I’ve made a page for my non-venue rentals. If you are renting the venue, most of these things are included in your rental, so don’t worry. I’m not going to charge you for every item in adfition to your venue rental. This is for things I rent out separate from the venue. I want it to have a separate page because I think it causes confusion if I were to post photos of my balloon work, etc. which is often at other venues/locations. I will continue to expand rental item options, so please click on this other business page and LIKE that page.

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Hi! I'm Shannon, the owner of Whispering Pines Venue. As an extension of that I offer a variety of rental items and offer balloon garlands, arches, stacks, and setups to your liking. You many also hire me as your Personal Event Assistant.

06/19/2025

Summertime brings a dramatic shift at Whispering Pines. We slow things down a bit because the weather can be very unpredictable and cruel with its brutal heat. We are not a climate controlled venue. Early mornings or really late nights are still rental options for those willing and understanding that unpredictability. This past werkend some sweet friends were facing the possibility of canceling their outdoor party at their home, so we moved the party to our venue. It was hot for setup, but it was decent temps during the party time since it was overcast and raining. I am honored to have had this party take place at my venue. And if you need party ideas, check out the photos because this was fabulously done. The talent and creativity that went into this party was top notch! 🤠 🐎

As for what we offer during these warm months, I can still offer well timed party rentals at the venue (events ending before noon; after 7:pm gatherings). If you need off-site rentals for tables, chairs, arches and more, I can arrange those. I’ve expanded to add balloon arrangements and setups like the one in this post.

06/11/2025

Freshly mowed and a beautiful sunset. Views are of the surrounding area and we are right by the water spray park. I love the ferns that grow under the extensive porch. Try as I may the vines are determined to climb the full height of the building and elderberry plants grow wildly everywhere. Ironically, I can’t seem to force elderberry to grow at my home. These shots are just a glimpse at how I see my building. It’s a spectacular old thing!

06/04/2025

I want to put this here on the page for the history of the venue. 💟