Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead Est. 1979
3200 Tucker Station Road, Louisville, KY, United States
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Ample Parking Onsite
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
- Blackacre is a State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead surrounded by nearly three hundred acres filled with rolling fields, forests, and streams. A long driveway leads from Tucker Station Road to the Presley Tyler House, which was built in 1844. The sound of a trickling stream, the Emmy Smith Memorial Pond, greets visitors as they make their way from the parking area to the historic homestead. The historic 1790s Appalachian barn is surrounded by a large barnyard and sits against the backdrop of our west facing pasture which captures the evening sunset.
- Design:
- Our nearly two hundred year-old farmhouse, the historic Presley Tyler House, offers guests a view of life in the pre-Civil war era. The giant hand hewn boards which make up our historic double-crib Appalachian log barn are visible, offering guests a glimpse of late 18th century craftsmanship.
- Standout Venue Features:
- Blackacre is a state nature preserve and historic homestead which offers nearly 300 acres of natural and historic beauty. A photo exhibit adorns the walls of the pre-Civil War farmhouse and documents the lives and labors of previous farmers of the homestead. The 1790s Appalachian style barn also features a display of old farm tools.
- Emmy Smith Memorial Pond:
- The Emmy Smith Memorial Pond area is a large grassy area featuring a memorial pond and swing. Tents are only allowed along the fence line near the pasture.
- - View: Park, Historic Homestead, Pond, Field
- - Max Capacity: 100
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Presley Tyler Farmhouse:
- The Presley Tyler Farmhouse is a historic homestead and the only indoor rental available with heat/air/indoor plumbing. The farmhouse offers changing rooms for the bridal party.
- - View: Park, Field
- - Max Capacity: 50
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Barn:
- The 1790s Appalachian double-crib barn offers a view of the west-facing horse pasture (perfect for a sunset wedding!) and barnyard.
- - View: Field, Park
- - Max Capacity: 300
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
- Schick Nature Center:
- The Schick Nature Center is nestled along one of the trails in the woods of Blackacre State Nature Preserve. The Nature Center features one large room with bench seating as well as a yard with picnic tables.
- - View: Park
- - Max Capacity: 50-100
- - Price: Join the party and sign in to view pricing
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Floral Design: Tiffany Collins | Pews: Pew People
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Nestled in a lush 270-acre nature preserve near Jeffersontown, the historic homestead, barn, and gardens of Blackacre offer a slice of country charm.
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Floral Design: Tiffany Collins | Pews: Pew People
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Floral Design: Tiffany Collins
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Beautiful outdoor wedding with farm tables and string lighting.
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Rustic backdrop for your outdoor wedding.
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Rentals: Southern Soiree
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Outdoor Photobooth
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Today, school field trips, summer camps, workshops, lectures, concerts, and many other programs allow visitors to learn in this place of natural and historic beauty.
- Photographer: Bella Grace Studios
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Blackacre is a State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead surrounded by nearly three hundred acres filled with rolling fields, forests, and streams.