Stories

February 16, 2026

A Premier Outdoor Wedding Venue in the Heart of Kentucky

Selecting a wedding destination is a decision that defines the legacy of a celebration. At Ashbourne Farms, the ultimate wedding experience is realized through a seamless integration of natural grandeur and sophisticated luxury. For those seeking a balance between rustic charm and world-class refinement in an outdoor wedding venue, this...

February 16, 2026

Louisville’s Finest: A Curated Look at Luxury Wedding Venues in the Heart of Kentucky

One might imagine acres upon acres of rolling bluegrass countryside and rustic charm paired with pristine landscaping, elegant touches, and a breathtaking indoor space filled with the finest details. In the heart of Kentucky, this vision becomes a reality. The region has quietly ascended as a premier destination for those...

January 19, 2026

Corporate Retreat Ideas for an Elevated Experience

Corporate retreats today carry a deeper purpose than simply stepping away from the office. Teams need places that restore perspective. Leaders seek environments that encourage clarity and thoughtful dialogue. Organizations want to create experiences that feel intentional: gatherings that strengthen connection, spark creativity, and support the work that matters most....

April 02, 2020

Ashbourne Farms Is Participating In The Kentucky Virtual CSA Fair

Ashbourne Farms is proud to be participating in the Kentucky Virtual CSA Fair. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) offers you the chance to connect and subscribe to your local farms and farmers – so you can have incredibly fresh, healthy, seasonal food on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.

August 16, 2018

A Gallery From A Late Spring Wedding

Located just outside of Louisville, we embody the spirit of Kentucky and the family legacy on which the farm was built. Check out this gallery from a late spring wedding at Ashbourne Farms.

July 22, 2018

The Seelbach

For special occasions, we enjoy pulling out a Kentucky classic, created at the historic downtown Louisville hotel, The Seelbach. INGREDIENTS 1 oz. Old Forester bourbon 1/2 oz. Cointreau liqueur 4 dashes Peychaud’s bitters 3 dashes of Angostura bitters Champagne or sparkling wine Orange peel PREPARATIONIn a chilled champagne flute, mix...

July 09, 2018

The Show Barn's Interior Touches

Our show barn is unlike any other event venue. With unique touches at every corner, our interior designer Chenault James and her team assembled an amazing group of vendors and craftspeople to furnish our space. Painstaking details and endless hours of planning are now visible! Walkthrough the main part of...

January 30, 2018

Deviled Quail Egg Recipe

Deviled Quail Eggs with Caviar and Kataifi Bird’s Nests Serving Size: 2 Dozen or 24 Pieces Our Executive chef devised this recipe which takes inspiration from both nature (we sure do love our migratory birds) and Middle Eastern cuisine which makes use of crunchy strand-like phyllo dough known as kataifi...

January 15, 2018

Smoky Manhattan

We love a good Manhattan, and we’ve perfected this version, which features a smoked ice cube, as one of our signature Show Barn cocktails. If you find yourself at an Ashbourne event, don’t be afraid to ask the bartender for this showstopper of a beverage. INGREDIENTS1 Smoked ice cube, or...

January 05, 2018

The Ashbourne Farms CSA Program Is Unique

The high for today is a frigid 21°, and snow is forecasted tomorrow. So why are we thinking about Ashbourne’s CSA membership? Because we’ve already begun planning for the upcoming season. Though there’s not a lot happening in the fields right now, our gardener Alaina is planning the harvest. In...

January 05, 2018

Meet Bill Thompson - Ashbourne's Resident Dog Trainer

Cultivating premier sporting experiences at Ashbourne Farms is a labor of love, right on down to the bird dogs. Of course, our quail hunt companions would be out of a job without Bill Thompson, Ashbourne’s resident dog trainer. On any given day, you can find Bill in the fields at...

December 16, 2017

Benedictine Crostini

In Kentucky, Benedictine is our locally born tea sandwich of choice, as relevant today as the country ham biscuit. Garden & Gun Magazine, The New York Times and The Washington Post unanimously claim Benedictine spread as a Bluegrass favorite. Decidedly delicious, our Executive Chef perfected this classic recipe while reimagining...