Windmill House is the vision of Joe Cordovana or JC as he prefers to be called. JC came to America from Sicily Italy in the late '60s and found himself in the area of Prescott, Arizona in the early 1970's. Around that same time, he found and purchased the 160 acres of land which would become the JC Ranch and home of the Windmill House in Chino Valley.
Going back to his farming roots from Sicily, he initially stated to grow pasture and raise livestock all the while working on his vision. In 2006 he went to work digging the pond and began construction on the Windmill House, the cottage and the landscaping. In 2016 we celebrated our 10 year anniversary of the Windmill House and the 40th year anniversary of JC Ranch.
Going back to his farming roots from Sicily, he initially stated to grow pasture and raise livestock all the while working on his vision. In 2006 he went to work digging the pond and began construction on the Windmill House, the cottage and the landscaping. In 2016 we celebrated our 10 year anniversary of the Windmill House and the 40th year anniversary of JC Ranch.
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Ashley Rubio
Dec 27, 2021
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Cinde Rudd
Oct 02, 2021
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Lauren Wheeler
Sep 01, 2021
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We just got married at the Windmill House this past weekend, and I can't express in words how amazing this venue is! The staff is AMAZING, the venue is beautiful, the food is delicious, and our guests loved it! I highly recommend the Windmill House! It was better than I had ever imagined for our wedding! If you go check it out in person, you'll see for yourself how amazing this venue is! Tony and Stephanie were incredible to work with! Days later and people are still talking about how beautiful our wedding was!
Mahria D.
May 26, 2021
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Allison Steele
May 04, 2021
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This venue is absolutely perfect! We got so many compliments at our wedding on how beautiful it was. On top of that, Tony and Stephanie are incredible people to work with! Tony was able to be flexible with us on our budget and find a package that fit and he made sure we were happy throughout the whole process. Stephanie was immensely helpful on the day of the wedding! She’s so kind and you can tell she truly loves her job! She was there to help with anything we needed and made sure everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding! We could not have asked for a more perfect wedding day, and
Terry M.
Mar 01, 2021
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Hosted our daughter's wedding at The Windmill House. First class all the way. A beautiful venue, delicious food and friendly attentive staff. All we had to do was show up and have a good time. The bridal party took advantage of the beauty surrounding the facility and had amazing pictures taken. We served the BBQ buffet and had zero complaints while enjoying generous portions of brisket and pulled pork. The staff helped with last minute decorating requests with helpful suggestions. The bar service was efficient and friendly. Highly recommend The Windmill House for your function.
Pam Marquardt
Nov 23, 2020
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From start to finish it was a wonderful relaxing experience. The venue is to die for, the photos came out amazing so many photo ops. Tony the owner is always available and ready to help. We had a large wedding of 200 and everything was perfect. God gave us amazing weather, flowers were blooming March 7,2020. All our guests said it was like a secret garden.
Thank you to Stephanie for doing anything and everything we needed day of. My daughters wedding was March 7,2020 the white flowering trees were out along with the pink trees. We had guests from all across the country and all of them were so
Thank you to Stephanie for doing anything and everything we needed day of. My daughters wedding was March 7,2020 the white flowering trees were out along with the pink trees. We had guests from all across the country and all of them were so
Dexter V.
Sep 13, 2020
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I'm writing this review both as a guest of the wedding and the fact that my wife was also in the wedding
Day before the wedding: Rehearsal - they didn't let us bring alcohol or let us buy it from there bar. Fine I guess. Stephanie was very accommodating to everyone and was a great coordinator.
Morning of wedding: bridal suite was filled with women getting ready and the owner Tony, had the audacity to allow people touring the property into the bridal suite to "look around". Would you want randoms coming in on your special day?
Night of wedding: everything was all pretty standard
Day before the wedding: Rehearsal - they didn't let us bring alcohol or let us buy it from there bar. Fine I guess. Stephanie was very accommodating to everyone and was a great coordinator.
Morning of wedding: bridal suite was filled with women getting ready and the owner Tony, had the audacity to allow people touring the property into the bridal suite to "look around". Would you want randoms coming in on your special day?
Night of wedding: everything was all pretty standard
Amber V.
Jul 01, 2019
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This place still owes me over 1500. For a wedding deposit I paid and never returned when they are the ones who screwed up!!! Shady work practice and shady sad experience. Stealing from unsuspecting couples excited to get married. Looks beautiful but is it worth having to pay twice for one wedding? Look elsewhere . Thief's!
You are trash! I am here just to update and bump up my review and let people know that I paid for a wedding and was never paid back when the venue was "shut down" never an apology , nothing. Sickening
You are trash! I am here just to update and bump up my review and let people know that I paid for a wedding and was never paid back when the venue was "shut down" never an apology , nothing. Sickening
Chris Porche
Jun 20, 2019
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This June my wife and I had our wedding at the Windmill House. We had spent the previous 3 years looking at venues in Central/Northern Arizona and had found that everything was a bit of a compromise. After touring the Windmill House we knew we had found 'the place'. When the big day came Tony and his team exceeded our every expectation. Tony even got our favorite beers on tap for us. The dinner was amazing, at our request they BBQ'd Santa Maria style tri-tip. We also had vegetarian lasagna for our guests with dietary restrictions. The sides and apps were equally tasty. At the end of the night they
Candice Holm
Jun 18, 2019
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We had our wedding on May 25 here at the Windmill House. Let me start with Tony, he did an amazing job helping us decide on the details of our ceremony and reception. Tony's staff from bartenders to event coordinator was there to help any of the bridal party and guests needs at the drop of a hat. The property is beyond beautiful. During the day the trees paint a picturesque backdrop, the lake, windmill, and bridge are just beautiful. The bistro lights that hang out on the patio areas at night just top off the scene. I couldn't have imagined a better day. Many of my guests have come to us telling
Kyra Elizabeth Williams
Jun 18, 2019
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I just wanted to say thank you so much for everything. Our wedding was beyond perfect for us. It was absolutely beautiful and breath taking. This will truly be a night we will remember for the rest of our lives. I cannot thank you and your staff enough for the generous hospitality. Our night flowed so smoothly and our guests were beyond pleased with every single thing. The food was amazing and everything was just amazing! I HIGHLY recommend everyone to have their wedding here. Trust me, you will NEVER regret this decision.
Michele S.
Apr 22, 2018
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Tony killed it! Amazing venue,delicious food,absolutely the best experience! My dear friend of 20 years married the love of her life here and words cannot express how impressed I was! Chicken Marsala,pasta,salad, appetizers left me wanting more.Thank you Tony for providing an amazing experience on the property of all properties!
Daniel W.
Jul 09, 2017
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If there was the ability to give Windmill House a 10 star rating that's exactly what i would give! This place was hands down the perfect choice of venue for our wedding! The green of the trees and the peacefulness of the pond with the perfect view of the windmill from ceremony island painted the fairytale backdrop for our big day. And the reception hall look fantastic and held the most amazing dinner and post wedding party that will most definitely remain in the memories of all who were there. From our initial meeting to our big day, Tony did everything possible to make the entire process
Kathy B.
Jun 06, 2017
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As a family friend of the bride (and wedding coordinator) we had a wonderful experience at Windmill House. Tony was so great to work with and made the entire process so easy. After the bride lost her venue, we found Tony and the beautiful venue. Everything was well maintained and actually looked like the pictures (if not better) in oerson. Many of the guests couldn't believe we were still in Arizona. It was the garden wedding she wanted. The food was great and the servers were pleasant. Tony just made everything so easy. Thank you!
Desert R.
Aug 11, 2016
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Not exactly white table cloth but for $10 we had a good meal that was tasty and plentiful. The service was prompt and friendly. We had a casual, enjoyable evening. We will be going back to try other evenings ( we were there Wednesday for Italian).
The grounds are beautiful and a nice after dinner walk is highly recommended.
The grounds are beautiful and a nice after dinner walk is highly recommended.
Kate M.
Aug 09, 2016
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Went on a Sunday to their outdoor, western town, family fun day. No admission price. You get live music, horseshoes, wormhole, free train rides for kids, playground.
You pay for drinks and food. Beer was $4. Not terrible considering the atmosphere and free music.
The bad part came when it was time to eat. We ordered a full rack of ribs plus 2 sides for $15. (Half rack was $10) I don't know enough to realize what a full rack looks like. Hubby looked at it as I brought it to the table and said, "that's not a full rack". He's not one to complain, but I made him go talk to
You pay for drinks and food. Beer was $4. Not terrible considering the atmosphere and free music.
The bad part came when it was time to eat. We ordered a full rack of ribs plus 2 sides for $15. (Half rack was $10) I don't know enough to realize what a full rack looks like. Hubby looked at it as I brought it to the table and said, "that's not a full rack". He's not one to complain, but I made him go talk to
Robert W.
Aug 09, 2016
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We have been to the Windmill House a few times since they reopened this year. We even had our wedding there in 2012 out on their beautiful island.
However, this last Friday's fish fry dinner marked a low point in a downward trend in their buffet service. I shared the following with the WH manager: The "fried" fish was at once soggy and over done to the point of being burnt in places. A tough trick. They ran out of coleslaw an hour before closing so we didn't get that. Last time we were there for the fry, the French frustrating were still frozen inside. I was afraid to try
However, this last Friday's fish fry dinner marked a low point in a downward trend in their buffet service. I shared the following with the WH manager: The "fried" fish was at once soggy and over done to the point of being burnt in places. A tough trick. They ran out of coleslaw an hour before closing so we didn't get that. Last time we were there for the fry, the French frustrating were still frozen inside. I was afraid to try
Susan D.
Jul 15, 2016
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Brigid D.
Jul 15, 2016
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Shockingly poor. Like a bad movie, I kept waiting, wondering when the, "ah-ha, now I get it" moment would appear. It didn't.
From the moment we guessed which sliding door to enter, I felt like we were crashing somebody's party. Nobody welcomed us.
It was a banquet room set up with a buffet service on the dance floor. You overpay a cashier by the correct sliding door and get meal tickets. There's a too loud duo of live music and an under stocked bar. The included beverages are on the other side of the dance floor.
There's a lot of waiting. A lot of "
From the moment we guessed which sliding door to enter, I felt like we were crashing somebody's party. Nobody welcomed us.
It was a banquet room set up with a buffet service on the dance floor. You overpay a cashier by the correct sliding door and get meal tickets. There's a too loud duo of live music and an under stocked bar. The included beverages are on the other side of the dance floor.
There's a lot of waiting. A lot of "
Sandy S.
Jul 14, 2016
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I wanted to go to see if they got better since they re-opened. I was sadly disappointed. I could not cut the fish with my fork...it was rubbery. Fried food in a steam table does not work!! I will say that the flavor of the fish was good. The potato salad was runny and no flavor. Way overpriced for what you get. We did enjoy the great entertainment!!
T. G.
Jul 07, 2016
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I was really excited when the place was going to reopen. Now don't get me wrong it was never a place of great food but it was different and ok to go to once in awhile. Now in its new reopen state it is a joke. Over priced slop, I've been there twice now and the food has actually gotten worse. The fish fry is so bad I would never recommend it to anyone. The chicken is wet and tasteless and all the side dishes were remenecent of a bad pot luck.
On top of that the menu changes and they refuse to update there website, so you don't know what you will get until you arrive. These folks
On top of that the menu changes and they refuse to update there website, so you don't know what you will get until you arrive. These folks
Shannon D.
Jun 15, 2016
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What a beautiful location. It's so relaxing and peaceful around the lake/pond. Really truly an amazing place. If I wasn't already married I would want my wedding here. We have been twice for the fish fry. Best fried fish I have had in as long as I can remember. The chips are ok. I come for the fish and the environment.
Beth A.
Mar 02, 2011
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A person more cynical than I am, a difficult feat, might knock this place because it is "contrived" beauty. Everything from the lake to the gardens are man made and maintained. But I love it here. I think that the grounds and the building are absolutely gorgeous.
It is pretty difficult to locate the Windmill House if you aren't familiar with the area. Chino Valley is a sprawling small town and almost completely pitched black at night. This place appears like a mirage out of the otherwise barren landscape and is almost as difficult to find.
I have only visited the Windmill House
It is pretty difficult to locate the Windmill House if you aren't familiar with the area. Chino Valley is a sprawling small town and almost completely pitched black at night. This place appears like a mirage out of the otherwise barren landscape and is almost as difficult to find.
I have only visited the Windmill House