White Oak Savanna - Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Kirsten K.

We had our wedding reception on August 24th, 2019 at White Oak Savanna. The entire property is extremely well maintained, absolutely immaculate. The owners (Paul & Audrey) have poured their heart and soul into the place. Every detail was thought out when they restored the property. For cocktail hour, WOS had lawn games set up in the sundial area and cocktail tables around the edges of the barn for guests to relax and enjoy the views. There is a covered area for a buffet line so as not to take up room inside the barn. The bathrooms are sizable and kept sparkling clean. At sunset, we took beautiful photos in the Oak savanna and fields on the property just up the hill from the barn. Paul, Audrey, and their event staff were very easy to work with. A special shout out to Rachel (bar manager) for being very responsive and helpful with every special request. They worked with us to make sure that everything we envisioned came to life. Thank you to everyone at White Oak Savanna for making it a magical evening we will never forget! (Photos by Amber Hopkins Photography)

Shanna G.

We got married at White Oak Savanna on 10/08/2021. Rachel, Noah and Julia were AMAZING! They were always available for anything we needed at anytime. There isn't a thing we would change about that day and they played such a huge part in that. The venue is absolutely beautiful and we can't thank them enough for making our day so wonderful. We wish we could give them more than 5 stars! 100% recommend it if you're looking for a wedding venue.

Emily S.

My husband and I are so happy that we chose to have our wedding at White Oak Savanna! We got married on September 14th 2019 and the weather could not have been more perfect. We chose to have the wedding outside in the sundial space and the reception inside the barn. Our total count was 188 and we fit perfectly inside the barn. We did have to move some tables for the dance floor, but the staff at WOS is so accommodating and helped us from start to finish including moving chairs and tables as necessary. Cocktail hour was in and around the patio just off the sundial which made it perfect for relatives who had difficulties getting around. I can not speak highly enough about the WOS staff which included everyone from the set-up crew, to the bartenders, to the wonderful owners! They have created the most beautiful space and are truly stewards of the land. Our pictures do not do it proper justice. It’s even more beautiful in person. Below is a list of questions and concerns we had initially and what our experience was:
- No one is from Dodgeville in our family. Will our family traveling across the country be able to make it? Yes, we had tons of family drive from as far away as Missouri and fly in to Milwaukee and drive in to Dodgeville without a problem. There are plenty of hotels within a few miles of the site.
- What if it rains or there’s bad weather? This was one of our major concerns with other venues, but between the barn and all of the additional buildings we had a contingency plan that would have worked just as well. Please note that it is almost always a little windy there. This is great because you won’t have any bugs, but it is something to think of with décor.
- What about vendors? Do not fear! The staff at WOS helped us with a list of vendors that are familiar with the site. I did have some issues finding a makeup person to come to the site, but other than that we did not have any issues.
- What about elderly relatives that have mobility difficulties? The locations that we chose are all ADA accessible. There were other ceremony options including the Oak Savanna and the limestone terraces beside the pond, but we decided against those due to the route it would take to get there. We took pictures in those spots though!
- What kind of access to the site will we have for set up? We chose to go with the weekend package and rented the farmhouse and cottage from Friday at noon till Sunday at noon. This was so wonderful because it allowed us to be on site for set up and rehearsal on Friday, getting ready on Saturday, and cleanup on Sunday. It was so wonderful and relaxing.
This venue is a hidden gem, but we suspect and hope that it will not be hidden for long!

Steven W.

We had a great time at White Oak Savanna in July. Family get together with 12 people. Fun times catching the music Sunday afternoon, visiting the nearby State Park, House on the Rock, etc. Communication was excellent, the house clean. We had one small problem with the hot water heater that the owner took care of promptly.

Eileen M. W.

White Oak Savanna is the most beautiful wedding venue in Wisconsin.

We went and looked at it when it was still under construction, just a barn with a new concrete floor. But we saw the plans for what they wanted to do and took a chance on them. And it couldn’t have turned out better. They were so accommodating with our requests and helped ensure we had a flawless wedding.

We rented the whole venue for the weekend and it was well worth the money. We had the rehearsal dinner there complete with a bonfire after. We had some of our wedding party stay in the farmhouse and used it to get ready the day of. It’s deceivingly spacious and a simple backdrop for getting ready photos. We rented the honeymoon cottage for the wedding night and it was the perfect getaway. We were secluded and the cottage was so beautifully decorated and spacious we could have stayed there longer.

We appreciated every hand-written note we received during our stay with them, the fresh squeezed orange juice, the attention to detail and making sure we didn’t have to worry about minor details. White Oak Savanna is not your typical wedding venue. It’s a destination wedding in Wisconsin where the staff takes on your wedding as if it’s their own.

We don’t have a single regret, or wish that one thing was done differently. We had an amazing wedding that no one can stop talking about and it all started with the venue.

Halina B.

We fell in love with White Oak Savanna as our wedding venue even though it was covered in snow the first time we saw it! Having a wedding in the time of the pandemic was not easy, but Noah and Julia and the rest of the WOS staff made the experience so wonderful. We got ready in the farmhouse and spent the night in the beautiful cottage. I can’t say enough good things but my favorite was the sheer amount of space that we had so no one felt cramped during the night. So happy we chose WOS as our beautiful venue

Emily W. P.

Such a beautiful place, and the folk music festival is a great time for all members of a family with toddlers to grandparents!

Jeff D.

Great venue. I'd highly recommend knowing all the rules and regulations though ahead of time, there are some that while not at all unreasonable, caused some confusion but the staff was super helpful and the whole place is gorgeous.