The Swan House of Barbourville / Living My Dream Weddings & Events

10/02/2026

We are excited to announce that our special speaker this month for the Lady's Prayer Breakfast at the Swan House in Barbourville on Saturday, October 31st, is Sarah Gayle Watkins. Sarah serves as Chief Academic Officer for Corbin Independent Schools. She is a member of First Baptist Church Artemus, where she serves as Sunday School Director and teaches the high school Awana class. Sarah also serves as Assistant Director of the Knox Association WMU, serves on the Kentucky WMU Executive Board, and is Chairperson of the Finance Committee. She has a heart for missions, ministry, and encouraging others to use the gifts God has given them. Sarah is married to Josh, and they have a son, Boone. She considers it a privilege to serve the Lord wherever He calls her!
To reserve your seat, call 546-0099 or sign up on Facebook.

09/18/2026

Another beautiful wedding at the Swan House in Barbourville today. Serenity and Evan were married with the support of friends and family. May they have a lifetime of love, laughter, and happiness together! (Look at that elegant wedding dress.)

09/16/2026

Ministers & Wives...
WE’RE PROVIDING THE WELL
In the Bible, a well was more than just a hole in the ground.
A well was a place where people came when they were thirsty.
They came when they needed water for the journey ahead. They came tired, carrying burdens, and knowing they couldn't keep going without being refreshed.
And throughout Scripture, we find people gathered around wells—places of conversation, fellowship, unexpected encounters, and refreshment.
That’s what we want this night to be for our ministers and their wives.
They spend their lives helping other people find the water.
So for one evening, we're saying:
Pastor, you don't have to dig the well.
You don't have to carry the bucket.
You don't have to take care of everybody else.
We’re providing the well.
Come sit down.
Come eat a home-cooked meal.
Come laugh.
Come listen to some wonderful music.
Come hold your wife's hand.
Come forget about the church calendar for a few hours.
Come, let somebody else serve you.
Because even the person who spends his life giving water to others can become thirsty.
And even the shepherd who spends his days caring for the sheep needs someone to care for him.
Saturday, September 26, at 7:00 PM, we’re digging a little well of our own—a night of appreciation, fellowship, food, and music for ministers and their wives.
This night is for you.
Come to the well.
Your seat is waiting.

(We will have tickets at the tent revival tonight. See Tom Retherford, Rev. Mark Keith, or Men's Brotherhood Director Bro. Robert Casey, who will have a booth at the back of the tent giving away FREE BIBLES! Tickets are $15 per person and include the meal, music, and a wonderful evening of fellowship and encouragement.)

09/07/2026

Might be a tad bit early, but it is September. I consider that Fall :-) We started switching our decor today. I have a few finishing touches on this tomorrow and then onto the next room ❤️

09/04/2026

The drawing for a FREE WEDDING from the Swan House in Barbourville is just TWO WEEKS FROM TOMORROW — Saturday, September 19th! And get this… only 15 couples have signed up so far! That means your chances of winning are actually pretty good!
“But wait… is there a catch?” Of course there’s a catch. 😂
Your wedding will take place on Saturday, December 5th, during the Barbourville Christmas Parade! You’ll be married ON A PARADE FLOAT, in front of THOUSANDS of spectators! So… we hope you’re not shy!
But think about it…
✨ Want a wedding nobody will ever forget?
✨ Want to do something completely different?
✨ Want to make a little Kentucky history?
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE!
As far as we can determine, this has never been done in the state of Kentucky and may have only happened once or twice anywhere in the United States!
Your wedding could be one that people talk about for years to come. ❤️
HOW TO ENTER:
Send us a private message on Facebook
Email: [email protected]
Call: 606-546-0099
Visit: Swan House, 216 High Street, Barbourville
You just might find yourself saying “I DO!” on a Christmas parade float, surrounded by thousands of people, making your wedding one of the most memorable ever held in Kentucky!
GOOD LUCK!

08/31/2026

Ministers, when was the last time someone planned an evening just to say, "Thank you for everything you do?" (And show appreciation for your wife?) ❤️
The singing group "Chosen 4:13" from Pikeville, KY will be our special singers for Shepherds & Sweethearts, a special evening honoring ministers and their wives! This event is on Saturday, September 26th, 7:00 PM, Knox Association of Baptists Building, in Gray, KY
Along with the wonderful music of Chosen 4:13, we will also hear from our special guest speaker, Rev. Andrew Dyer, and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal prepared especially for this evening.
This is going to be a truly special night of music, encouragement, fellowship, food, and appreciation for the ministers and mates who faithfully serve our churches and communities.
If you are a licensed minister in Knox County or surrounding counties and have not yet signed up, there is still time!
Call 546-0099 or email [email protected]
Cost: $15 per person
Come enjoy an evening designed to honor the Shepherds and their Sweethearts! We would love to have you join us!

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