About Us
The Story of
The Barn at Twin Valley
Once known as one of the top Black Angus breeders in the Southeast, an Alabama farm is seeing new life as a beautiful wedding and event venue. The Barn at Twin Valley is located on a gorgeous 2,000 acre farm in Prattville, Alabama.
Rustic elegance abounds in the barn complete with chandeliers, beautifully draped tables, and flickering candles. The current space is just a hint of the rich history of its recent past.
Dr. Ron Henderson
The farm was purchased in 1971 by Dr. Ron Henderson, an OB/Gyn specialist from Birmingham and founder of Henderson & Walton Womens Center, one of the premiere medical practices in the state. He also served on the governing board of and helped reorganize the Alabama Department of Health.
Lyn Henderson and her daughters
But Dr. Henderson’s roots were humble, he grew up on a farm and recently released a book, “Son of a Tenant Farmer”. The wide open spaces beckoned in his adult years, and he quickly dove into raising cattle as a hobby. But his experiences as a top OB/GYN led to his interest in the science of breeding and genetics. Soon, through embryo transfer, Dr. Henderson had 1,700 full blooded black angus on his farm, almost unheard of at the time. Twin Valley Farm continued to grow in numbers and quality. In its later years, it was recognized throughout the Southeast and beyond as one of the top black angus farms.
Gone now are the days of live auctions and cattle sales, The Barn at Twin Valley is gaining new life as a premiere wedding and event venue. Dr. Henderson tries to contain his emotion as he describes what it’s like to see couples begin their lives together on a property that has long been so special to him. “It makes my heart sing,” he says. Still a family affair, Dr. Henderson credits his daughter- in- law, Lyn, with much of the success of reinventing the barn. Lyn Henderson completely oversaw the redesign of the barn, adding the elegant touch that exists today. Now she works closely with each bride to help them achieve the wedding of their dreams.
The Barn at Twin Valley offers multiple sites from which to choose for your special occasion. In addition to the enclosed barn, there are two covered, attached pavilions overlooking rolling hills and large oak trees. For more of an open air feel, plan your wedding or event outdoors in the pasture or under one of our beautiful large live oak trees. Wherever you choose, you and your guests will be enamored with the tranquil surroundings and panoramic views of The Barn at Twin Valley.
The Barn at Twin Valley is the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion. Whether it’s a wedding, reunion, large event or family gathering the beauty of Twin Valley awaits.
