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December 2023 by Kelly Ann Kennedy
So fortunate to celebrate my wedding reception at the Old Willis Dairy. All our guests loved it just as much as we did. Staying in the carriage house with my bridesmaids, then waking up at the venue on my wedding morning, was such a special experience. Thank you, Peper, for making it possible! She accommodated my vendors, gave excellent recommendations to help us during the planning process, and was always clear and responsive. I loved the yard games, fire pit, lights in the big oak tree, and loft in the barn. The new ADA bathrooms gave us the peace of mind that our less-able guests were comfortable. We used a trolley to transport our guests so the limited parking (45 cars max) was never an issue and Peper helped us hire a sheriff to increase traffic safety on Centerville road. The venue was immaculate and simply gorgeous. I have to admit, I wanted to keep what I think of as one of Tallahassee's best kept secrets, a secret for just a little longer, so that other brides wouldn't book my absolute favorite venue before me. But now I can't wait to tell everybody about the hidden gem that is the Old Willis Dairy!
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November 2023 by Ms. Kitty
I attended the wedding reception of my lovely niece here at Old Willis Dairy in Tallahassee, Florida. The weather was perfect and the large oak trees and swing added to the romantic ambiance.The good: Consisting of several white farmhouse type buildings in a great location near downtown, The Old Willis Dairy grounds are beautifully kept. The barn was a quaint, and plenty large enough for dancing or mingling. The outdoor tent was set up in a spot that took advantage of the area. The dinner table were set nicely.The mediocre: at dinner the servers never returned to refill waters or remove my plate. This may be silly, but the ground was very uneven which made it difficult to walk in heels which most ladies were wearing.The bad: there is one women’s, one men’s and one communal bathroom. For a party the size of a wedding reception this meant there was usually a several people deep line. The bar was small and slow causing a notable wait for a drink - even coke. I found the management staff to be brusque and not particularly helpful, though the bride had no issue in that regard. Egress and ingress were difficult and not marked.Bottom line? May not be suited for very large parties.
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May 2023 by Rotem Raz
My family recently stayed at Old Willis for graduation weekend and they raved about how awesome their stay was. Pepper was super helpful, accommodating, and communicative everytime we needed her. She always goes above and beyond! Hidden Tallahassee Gem
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December 2022 by jaidyn wiard
What a beautiful venue! Our wedding was absolutely perfect! The Old Willis Dairy is a great spot to celebrate love! The picturesque landscape and night time fire pit really wowed our guests and the carriage house was the most sweet and romantic spot to spend our first night as newlyweds.
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November 2022 by Jodi Meisner
It was the perfect place for our son's wedding and reception! The grounds are immaculate! And the hosts go out of their way to make everything perfect!
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November 2022 by G. Candels
Beautiful venue. Enjoyed the time with friends and family.
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November 2022 by penny malloy
Great spacious place!
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November 2022 by Shannon Colavecchio
We loved every moment of our wedding day at OWD! It feels remote and private yet is close to everything, and has beautiful grounds! The cottage is ideal for the bridal party to use all day and the 2-level barn is so versatile for whatever decor or seating arrangements you want. It was truly a magical and beautiful day! We are grateful to Frank and Peper for opening their property to our wedding! 1000% recommend this venue!
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November 2022 by Kateland Ball
This place is a wedding dream! Absolutely amazing hospitality with a beautiful barn (interior is all cypress), a carriage house for getting ready, and breath taking scenery. Pepper and Frank know what they’re doing. 10/10 recommend! It was the best weekend of my life.
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November 2022 by Darryl Crowder
Old Willis Dairy is the wedding/reception venue you didn't know was there. You pass it everyday on your trips down Centerville Road. It's an awesome place for a reception. Close to everything, private, and spacious. Beautiful grounds and buildings - great for pictures! The barn is quaint and cozy and fun place for dancing at the party. Pepper was a helpful and gracious host. We had a great time the day of our son's wedding. We could not have found a better place for the reception.
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November 2022 by Taylor Tachell
Old Willis Dairy was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. We live in Tallahassee, and it was so convenient to get married so close to home. You'd never know all that beautiful land is tucked away right off Centerville Road. The barn and venue are great as is, but they can be done up to make a most elegant evening as well. Whatever event you have, this place is perfect. The owners made us feel right at home!
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November 2022 by cole meisner
Absolutely gorgeous venue, Frank and Peper treated us like Family, recommended caterers and photographer! Tallahassee at its finest.Very comfortable for 50 plus people. Would recommend to anyone planning a party with hospitality in mind!TEN OUT OF FIVE.
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November 2021 by Bill Rayner
Frank and Peper Willis have re-imagined their family dairy into one of Tallahassee's premier event spaces.Beautifully restored and new buildings surrounded by lovely manicured green space offers terrific event space for; birthdays, weddings, music venues, or a unique background for a corporate meeting.The OWD offers a truly unique experience.
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November 2021 by Troy Monroe
Recently attended a wedding. The space is centered around this beautiful, southern barn. But the event space is really the outside yard. I got settled at the outdoor fire pit with these massive stones for seating. All of the staff wore masks and were very helpful.
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November 2020 by Katie Strickland
Beautiful venue, quality accessories (chairs, tables, etc), very helpful staff, flexible rental agreement - we could not have been happier with our experience and will definitely use this space for more office parties. Highly recommend!
