PRIVATE EVENTS

As a family owned business we value celebrations, togetherness and memory-making and invite you to host your private event at Ashford Acres Inn for family, friends and colleagues in pursuit of the same. Our extremely high standard of service guarantees warm, Kentucky hospitality that will leave your guests feeling delightfully grateful. 


Ashford Acres Inn provides you and your guests with unmatched quality of service and product. Our staff will plan your event according to your desires alleviating all stress from you as the host, and allowing you to enjoy your party as much as your guests.

We have multiple event locations to choose from when hosting your event for either a small number of guests all the way up to 250 guests! With on-site catering we offer buffet or plated breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert options, as well as passed or plated appetizers, dessert buffets or cocktail receptions.


A fully stocked and operating bar allows us to offer an open bar, cash bar, beer and wine bar, specialty cocktails, wine tables, wine or bourbon tastings, or beer, wine, liquor or cocktail ordering at the table. 


In addition we have tables, linens, place settings, chairs, antique furniture and displays, and decor exclusively used for our events.

Bridal Showers
Baby Showers
Birthday Celebrations
Work meetings and presentations
Community Event Celebrations
Fundraisers
Family Reunions
Class Reunions
Anniversary Celebrations
Rehearsal Dinners
Family Retreats
Girls’ Getaways
Friend Retreats
Graduation Celebrations & Dinners
Game Nights
Proposal Opportunities
Photograph Opportunities
Award Ceremonies

Life Celebrations
Holiday Celebrations 

With a central location to Paris, Ky (14 miles), Georgetown, Ky (21 miles), Lexington, Ky (29 miles) and Cincinnati, Oh (56 miles), Ashford Acres Inn is a convenient location for your event.


Call (859) 298-2989 or fill out the form below to discuss how Ashford Acres Inn can make your private event unique and memorable for you and your guests.

REQUEST AN EVENT CONSULTATION

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PUBLIC EVENTS

Are you local to Ashford Acres Inn? We love hosting our community, so we hope you'll join us for one of our annual public events!

Valentine's Dinners

Halloween Tea

Christmas Tea

An Evening in the Garden

Fall to Table Dinner

Holiday Candlelight Dinner

Christmas on the Farm

We also host a variety of monthly public events, like our night market, sunrise yoga on the farm, our delicious dine-in meals with an overnight stay, and more.


There's always something going on here, and we'd love for you to join us! Check our calendar below for more details, and follow us on social media so you're always in the loop.

@ashfordacresinn

Menu

Ashford Acres Inn

Dining at The Inn

 

For the Table


Southern Raised Biscuit Board - 18

Angel biscuits, Benton’s country ham, house-made jam, pimento cheese, pickled veggies, seasoned butter **


A.B.C - 15

Ashford’s signature beer cheese, local blonde ale, Bavarian pretzels, whole grain mustard**


Pimento Cheese Dressed Eggs - 13

Local eggs, house-made pimento cheese, candied Benton’s bacon* **


Hot Honey Whipped Ricotta - 13

Whipped ricotta, Ashford’s honey infused with hot chilis, thyme, grilled bread* **


Tempura Fried Shrimp - 17

Wild-caught tiger shrimp, Mississippi comeback sauce, fresh lemon


Ashford’s Relish Tray - 13

Assorted pickled vegetables, marinated olives, fresh herbs, olive oil, grilled bread* **


 

From the Garden

Wedge - 16

Iceberg lettuce, Benton’s bacon, blue cheese, balsamic glaze, tobacco onions* **


House - 14

Crispy greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, cheddar-jack, croutons* **


Caesar - 14

Romaine, cherry tomatoes, parmesan, asiago, croutons, Caesar dressing*


Baby Greens - 15

Goat cheese, fresh berries, red onion, candied pecans, balsamic vinaigrette* **


Dressings: dill ranch, honey-mustard, blue cheese, balsamic vinaigrette


Add chicken +7

Add salmon +8

Add shrimp +8


*Half salad portions are available as a 'side salad' for $8, upon request.

 

Main Plates

Main plates are served à la carte; sides may be ordered separately.

 

The General’s Filet Mignon - 50

7oz hand-cut filet*


The Reserve - 55

14oz locally sourced ribeye*


AFC - 29

Ashford’s fried chicken. All white meat chicken, buttermilk brined


Maple Bourbon Glazed Salmon - 36

Wild-caught Atlantic salmon, maple bourbon glaze, black pepper, fresh herbs *


Cajun Sweet Corn & Pepper Pasta - 24

Sweet corn, bell peppers, onions, garlic, Cajun spice, cream, scallions.* **


Add chicken +7; add salmon +8; add shrimp +8


Mustard Seared Pork Chop - 44

14oz Berkshire pork chop*


Buttermilk Fried Shrimp - 30

Wild caught tiger shrimp, buttermilk, seasoned flour, creole remoulade, and cocktail sauce *


Lemon Rosemary Chicken - 29

Olive oil marinated chicken, fresh lemon and rosemary *

 

Side choices:  buttermilk whipped potatoes +3; beer braised collard greens +3; wild rice pilaf +3; southern style green beans +3; roasted veggies +3; gouda mac & cheese +4; whipped sweet potatoes +4; honey glazed carrots +4


 

Desserts


Kenzie’s Signature Cheesecake - 9

New York style cheesecake, berry compote, Chantilly cream* **


Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream - 10

Bulliet bourbon, caramel, toasted pecans* **


Double Chocolate Cake - 9

Ashford’s classic chocolate cake recipe, chocolate buttercream**


Lemon Meringue Pie - 8

Lemon custard, toasted meringue, flaky crust**

 


At Ashford Acres Inn, we take pride in sourcing our ingredients locally to ensure freshness and support our community. We regularly rotate offerings from the following local vendors: Bourbon County Bison, Hatmaker Homestead, Hollow Oak Farm, Legacy Dairy, Leslie Farm, Maid-N-Meadows, Maiden City Brewing, Palmer Brother's Bee Company, Riverview Meat Company, Robin Ridge Farms, S&L Farm, Schwartz Meat Company, Three Pines Herb Farm, Wade Farms


Thank you for joining us in promoting sustainable and community-focused dining.

 


*Gluten free option

**Vegetarian option

 

Please notify us of any food allergies - not every ingredient is listed, and your well-being is important to us.

 

Bed and Breakfast Guests & Specialty Dine-in Experiences from 4-8pm
All dinner selections must be submitted with advance notice. Cancellation within 24 hours from your reservation results in forfeiture of the cost of the meal, however, pick up options are available.


State food code requires us to inform you consuming raw or undercooked meats and seafood may increase your risk of food-borne illness.



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Charcuterie boards

Choose between 6 different boards that we offer!

Whether you are celebrating a birthday or want to enjoy a board at home, we have one for you!



We ask that orders be placed at least 3 days in advance. You may call us at 859-298-2989 or

email info@ashfordacresinn.com to place your order TODAY!



2026 Public Events

  • Open Mahjong Play - September 24th

    For $20 per table, reserve a space for you and your favorite friends to play Mahjong together. The timeframe for play would be anytime between 4pm-8pm, and it is 'bring your own tiles/mat'. This fee reserves your table for up to four hours of play, and provides you with table service to then order mocktails, cocktails, or other beverages. 


    Appetizers or other food selections are available with advance ordering. All menu selections would need to be sent in three days in advance. 

  • September 'Reservation' Dining Opportunities: September 24th

    Dine with us as you would at a restaurant with a reservation for you and your guests to experience Ashford Acres. Reservations are available between 4-8pm on any of the listed dates. Menu is located on our website and chosen 'a la carte'.

  • October Dinner Reservations + Open Mahjong Play: October 1st, 9th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th

    DINNER: 

    Dine with us as you would at a restaurant with a reservation for you and your guests to experience Ashford Acres. Reservations are available between 4-8pm on any of the listed dates. Menu is located on our website and chosen 'a la carte'.


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    MAHJONG: 

    For $20 per table, reserve a space for you and your favorite friends to play Mahjong together. The timeframe for play would be anytime between 4pm-8pm, and it is 'bring your own tiles/mat'. This fee reserves your table for up to four hours of play, and provides you with table service to then order mocktails, cocktails, or other beverages. 


    Appetizers or other food selections are available with advance ordering. All menu selections would need to be sent in three days in advance. 



  • Sunset Yoga with Ivy League Strength - October 9th 6:30pm

    Come enjoy the iconic sunset at Ashford Acres Inn during a yoga class with Ivy League Strength, based out of Lexington, KY. 


    $25 per person for the one hour class. 


    Cocktails, Mocktails, and Dinner Reservations are available upon booking for after-class fun!

  • Spookeasy at Ashford - October 30th at 7pm

    Come enjoy spooky sips, delicious snacks and apps, and storytelling from one of our local favorites, Roger Slade.  


    $10 per person to attend, drinks and food are purchased once on site that evening. Tickets are pre-purchase and available via phone or email, where we can take payment over the phone or send you an email invoice. 


    Food Selections On Site: Fried Apple Fries, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Loaded Fries, Country Club Wrap, Choc Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Gourmet Popcorn, S'mores Kits


  • Halloween Morning Fest - October 31st

    Enjoy a morning Halloween celebration from 9:30am until 2:00pm, with lattes, coffee, brunch, lunch, spooky themed food and drink selections, mocktails, cocktails, a beautiful fall setting, our 'Trick or Treat' trail, fall photo ops, a few vendors, and more! 


    Free entry! Food, drinks, bar selections, and other purchases available once on site. 


    Food Selections: Corn Dogs, Chili, Grilled Cheeses, Funnel Cake Fries, Pickles, Cinnamon Rolls, Biscuits and Gravy, Breakfast Burritos, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider, Espresso Drinks, Whole Pies and Cheesecakes, Graeter's Ice Cream, Lotus Drinks and More!


    Breakfast Items served from 9:30-11:30am

    Lunch served 9:30-2:30pm


  • Halloween Tea - October 31st at 2pm

    Join us for spooktacular fun + treats that are to die for :) 

    2:00 pm  - $40 per person, $20 per child under 10 years of age.


    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • The Montana Breakfast - November 8th from 10:00am

    Join us for a themed breakfast on the morning of November 8th. Enjoy a countryside breakfast buffet, fire pits, snacks to feed the animals, and explore the property! 


    Suggested attire: flannels, boots, and cowboy hats - but regular attire will work, as well! *Weather permitting*


    $30 per person - includes the breakfast buffet, regular beverages and coffee. Excludes hot chocolate, espresso drinks, Lotus drinks, or alcoholic beverages. 

  • Fall to Table Dinner - November 21st at 6:30pm

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!


    Menu and price per person still being determined.

  • Thanksgiving Dinner Pick Ups - November 24th and 25th

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to place your order!

  • Holiday Open House to View Ashford Acres Inn - December 3rd, 4:00-9:00pm

    Come celebrate 'Ten Years' of Ashford Acres Inn by exploring The Main House 'open house' style, learn about the history of the house, enjoy the Holiday decor, sip on hot chocolate, sit fireside, and get some Christmas shopping completed! 


    $5 per ticket for entry 


    Food available for purchase: Loaded Fries, Southern Biscuit Boards, Beignets, Pretzels and Beer Cheese, Donut Holes, Graeter's Ice Cream, Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider, Espresso Drinks, Lotus Drinks

  • Christmas Candlelight Dinner - December 5th at 6:30pm

    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Christmas Tea - December 6th at 2pm

    2:00 pm


    Call (859) 298-2989 or email at info@ashfordacresinn.com to make your reservations!

  • Christmas on the Farm - December 19th and 20th, 2026

    Saturday, December 19th

    12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

     Sunday, December 20th 

    12:00 pm - 6:00 pm