Our Story

Across the rolling hills of Pennsylvania sits a little slice of Heaven.

The Willow, thoughtfully designed, owned, and operated by Corey and Mindi Crocco—seasoned owners of Flair of Country Catering—was carefully crafted to be a versatile wedding and event venue. Drawing from their extensive experience, Corey and Mindi have created a space that provides couples and their guests with a blank canvas for their celebrations. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for hosting, they have designed a venue where dreams are brought to life.

MEET THE OWNERS

Corey & Mindi Crocco,
Owners & Dreamers

Hi, we’re Corey and Mindi Crocco, the hearts and visionaries behind The Willow.

Building our own wedding and event venue has been a lifelong dream. Our journey began in 2014 with the creation of Flair of Country Catering and Event Planning. Years of hands-on experience in the hospitality industry inspired us and helped us shape a clear vision of the design, layout, and flow we wanted in a venue.

In 2018, a walk through a tree-lined path led us to a breathtaking view—we instantly knew we had found the perfect spot. Although the pandemic postponed our original plans to open in 2022, we remained steadfast, trusting a greater plan, and proudly opened The Willow in 2024.

Our mission was simple: to create a space that is both stunning and functional—a blank canvas for couples and clients to transform into the venue of their dreams. We hope you’ll adore The Willow as much as we do, and we can’t wait to welcome you and share in your unforgettable celebration!

Morgan Thompson
Wedding Coordinator

Over 10 years ago, I coordinated my very first wedding. With very little knowledge of wedding planning and a lot of nerves, I did my best to make the day perfect for this lovely couple (shout out to Erica & Jimmy!). By the end of the night, I knew this was something that I wanted to pursue indefinitely. My passion for planning weddings is something that I take great pride in. With over 75 weddings under my belt and countless venues, it’s a dream come true for me to be coordinating weddings and events at The Willow. Each time I walk into the venue, I pinch myself back into reality that this is where I get to work each day. I love meeting each couple, hearing your stories, and making lifelong relationships. My main goal is to make your day as stress free as possible by paying attention to each small detail, following an in-depth timeline that we create together, and most importantly…celebrating your love! I can’t wait to meet you at The Willow!

James Sikora
Head Chef

Hello! My name is James Sikora and I am the Head Chef here at The Willow! I have been a member of the FOC family now for three years. I am very excited to share with you all of the amazing dishes that Corey and I have come up with. The caprese stuffed chicken is especially delicious and my personal favorite.

I am originally from Detroit, Michigan and then moved to the Pittsburgh area to attend Pennsylvania Culinary Institute – Le Cordon Bleu Program. I graduated with my degree in 2004. I have been in the Food Service Industry for nearly 20 years now.

I have been married for 14 years to my wonderful wife, Jessie, and our four terrific children, Xavier, Mara, Aryanna, and baby Finley.

When I’m not in the kitchen, some of my hobbies include watching movies, reading, and playing games (both video and board games) with my kids.

I can’t wait to see you at The Willow!

MEET THE WILLOW CREW

Event Staff &

Bartending Team

 

At The Willow, we love what we do and the incredible team that we get to do it with! From the very start of your day until the doors close, each one of us have a passion for making your wedding or event picture perfect. Whether we’re pouring your drink, giving you a tour of our stunning venue, or simply responding to an email, our main goal is to take care of YOU. We hope to not only be a staff member during your wedding or event, but someone who takes great care in ensuring your day runs smoothly. Our priority is to work tirelessly to execute each detail of your day perfectly. On behalf of our team, welcome to The Willow!