Situated on a private racehorse training farm in the heart of Ocala “Horse Capital of the World”, Protea Weddings and Events is a one-of-a-kind historical venue built around a surviving hand-hewn beam barn that dates all the way back to 1850. The white barn’s elegance and honey colored beams are like no other. In fact, it is the only hand-hewn Historic barn in Florida open for weddings and events.

The fully climate controlled space offers a large reception hall with three of the most beautiful iron chandeliers you ever did see. Farmhouse wood tables and matching wood cross back chairs are included to accommodate up to 200 guests, along with a matching farmhouse cake table that sits amongst Protea’s old Chicago brick walls. The bar windows and patio doors all stack open for an amazing indoor/outdoor feel on a cool night.

The groom and his groomsmen love the birds-eye-view from up top in the loft while they enjoy a good game of Poker and compete against one another on the arcade game machine, with over 200 games to choose from. They also have the best view of the horse track and can watch the racehorses being trained for their upcoming races. The bride and her bridesmaids are tucked away in their bridal salon and bridal lounge, which boast natural light and elegance.

Protea has many beautiful ceremony sites situated on the property for couples to choose from; whether they want their ceremony backdrop of 500 year old Granddaddy Oak trees, a beautiful white barn, or maybe a gorgeous Jasmine wall amphitheater location. Protea’s Day-Of package or All-Inclusive package can be customized to fit exactly what the couple needs, making their wedding a dream come true.