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About The Barn at Lakeside Ranch
The Barn at Lakeside Ranch brings venue services to weddings across Gainesville, Florida, working from Hawthorne. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Mabelle Estates, The Laurel Oak Inn. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The Barn at Lakeside Ranch
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Hawthorne, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Tropix Inn
- Best Western Waldo Inn & Suites
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Barn at Lakeside Ranch through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Gainesville
How much do wedding venues cost in Gainesville?
Venue pricing in Gainesville spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Gainesville?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Gainesville weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in January, February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67° | 43° | 17% | 5:17 PM | 5:52 PM |
| Feb | 71° | 46° | 15% | 5:45 PM | 6:18 PM |
| Mar | 76° | 50° | 17% | 7:06 PM | 7:37 PM |
| Apr | 82° | 56° | 13% | 7:24 PM | 7:56 PM |
| May | 87° | 63° | 15% | 7:41 PM | 8:15 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 70° | 37% | 7:56 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jul | 91° | 72° | 34% | 7:57 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Aug | 90° | 72° | 34% | 7:37 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Sep | 88° | 69° | 23% | 7:03 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 82° | 61° | 13% | 6:26 PM | 6:58 PM |
| Nov | 75° | 51° | 10% | 4:59 PM | 5:33 PM |
| Dec | 69° | 45° | 15% | 4:56 PM | 5:32 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Gainesville Regional Airport (4.4 mi from Gainesville). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Gainesville.
Getting to Gainesville
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| GNV Gainesville Regional Airport | 5 mi | 5 min |
| UST Northeast Florida Regional Airport | 63 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| JAX Jacksonville International Airport | 69 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 61 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| Orlando | 98 mi | 2 hr |
| Tampa | 120 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| Miami | 301 mi | 6 hr 10 min |
Straight-line distance from central Gainesville; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 167 Orange Ln, Hawthorne, FL 32640, USA
- Where
- Hawthorne · 19 miles east of central Gainesville
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- In Gainesville
- One of 30 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (352) 317-0625
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