Frequently Asked Questions

  • The following items are included and available at the venue. We provide all the set-up, clean-up, and decorating of in-house items as well.

    •  120 white wedding chairs for your ceremony

    • Rustic square-timber arbour

    • Signing table

    • 36’ x 40’ converted and climate controlled Stable Barn for your dinner and reception

    • Chandelier, string lighting and white draping in the Barn

    • 30’ x 30’ Marquee Tent that is installed in front of the Stable Barn on 1400 sq ft interlock pad

    • Tent heater + tent sidewalls available

    • String lighting and tent pole draping in the tent

    • 15 eight-foot pine harvest tables (sits 8-10 people)

    • 10 extra six-foot folding tables with white linens for caterer

    • Storage space in extra barn

    • 120 wood cross-back dinner chairs

    • Tufted upholstered sweetheart bench and half-round table

    • Professional JBL sound system with wired and 2 wireless microphones

    • Speech podium

    • 5 beautiful live edge wood slab cocktail tables

    • Propane fire pit with cedar Adirondack chairs 

    • Generlink back-up power system for power outages

    • Event Management and venue co-ordination

    • The Stable Barn includes a beautiful bar area with full service licenced bar and smart-serve certified Bartending team. Generous bar and cocktail menu.

    • Elegant glassware for all beverages served from the bar

    • Curated selection of in-house decor items: table runners, cloth napkins, table numbers, candle holders, seating chart, card boxes, cake stand, bud vases

    You also receive our full attention, dedication and commitment to your special day, during the planning process and the event itself. The Farmstead team works the entire duration of your event, keeping the venue and grounds clean and maintained, collaborating with your vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly for your event.

    Our experienced and certified wedding co-ordinator/owners will assist at your Rehearsal and Ceremony. This includes cueing the wedding party during the processional, initiating your songs of choice for your ceremony (if no DJ), and providing some tips and suggestions to ensure a flawless ceremony. Our venue is generously staffed for your wedding/event (typically a team of 6-8), to ensure a great guest experience.

    During your wedding or event planning, we are just a quick text or email away from any needed advice, recommendations, or assistance of any kind. You can always expect a prompt response. We are very accommodating for any extra site visits and meetings. We will work with you to make your day calm, comfortable, memorable and exactly how you envision it.

  • Absolutely! We take care of all the heavy lifting and intricate details. We will have all furniture set-up to your preferred table layout and all decor and table settings set prior to your arrival for the rehearsal on Friday. We offer as many site visits as preferred throughout the planning process, with an extensive finalization planning meeting 4-6 weeks prior to your wedding, where we go over your final desired floor plan, in-house decor choices, timelines, ceremony song choices, and preferences for your wedding day.

  • Our Stable Barn is most comfortably suited for 100 guests.

    In November and December, we keep the events to a maximum of 50 guests as we rely more heavily on our indoor spaces.

  • Yes, and our bar service is where we really shine! (We are really known for this!)

    Our professional, experienced, and smart-serve certified bartenders are here to serve you and your guests and provide an elevated experience. The Farmstead is a fully licensed Liquor Sales Licence establishment by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO). So, whether you're looking for a classic cocktail or local craft beer, we have you covered with a great selection on our Bar Menu. We believe that every drink should be a visual masterpiece, which is why we serve all of our cocktails and beverages in only the finest glassware. (no red-solo cups around here🙈)

    We also offer you and your guests a complimentary hydration station at cocktail hour featuring flavoured fruit water made from on-farm grown ingredients, punch, lemonade, or apple cider (depending on the season) as well as our bar service open for alcoholic beverage purchases. We also offer a complimentary coffee and tea station.

  • Absolutely! An open bar is a wonderful way to elevate your guests’ experience, if it fits within your budget. Our upgraded open bar package is priced at $74 per guest and includes:

    • Welcome bubbly (sparkling wine) upon guests’ arrival, before the ceremony

    • Table wine served with dinner

    • Full bar service for the entire duration of your event - cocktail hour, dinner, reception

    We keep the bar open throughout the celebration — even during dinner — because we know some guests prefer a different beverage than wine with their dinner.

  • We are well prepared for rainy weather! We have a pretty stellar rain plan! In case of rain for your ceremony, our Pole Barn is where you exchange your “I Do’s”. The Pole Barn is a covered structure with three sides, with one open side that still allows for plenty of natural light, resulting in beautiful photos. We have clear umbrellas available as well. Our outdoor cocktail area offers a 900 sq ft tent, so we can make the best of your wedding day, rain or shine!

  • We accept cash, cheques, e-transfers, Debit and Credit cards, Apply Pay, etc.

  • To reserve the date for your wedding, a non-refundable deposit of $3000 will be required, as well as a signed contract.

  • Sorry, no photo shoots only — we only open our doors for full-on celebrations! Your wedding deserves the whole experience. 💕

  • No, when you reserve The Farmstead for your wedding or event, the property is exclusive to you and your guests. That means if you have reserved the Blissful Beginning full weekend package, we would not be taking on a Friday wedding, as well.

  • For our Blissful Beginnings full weekend package: 4pm ceremony, we close down the bar and music at 1am. If you opt for an earlier 3pm ceremony, your wedding will conclude at midnight accordingly. All Friday and Sunday one-day Wedding Package, conclude at midnight.

  • Yes, we are a pet-friendly venue. You know your pet best and we trust that you will have adequate plans in place for the requirements and comfort level of your pet.

  • We do not provide catering service at The Farmstead but can provide recommendations for excellent local caterers. With our newly re-structured pricing, we provide at no charge complimentary in-house high-quality dishes and flatware. This also includes table setting prior to the event and table clearing. You will need a catering package that includes the preparation and serving of food to guests—buffet or plated service is welcome. The table water service and tea and coffee station are provided by the venue, so you will not need to arrange for your caterer to provide these.

  • Yes! Click here to see album. We offer a complimentary selection of curated tablescape and decor items available in-house with set-up included! We have a choice of colours of table runners: Ivory, Dark Green, Sage Green, Lavender, Terracotta, Dusty Blue, Navy Blue, and Dusty Rose, Burgundy, and Black. We also have a selection of stemmed Monet floating candle holders and tea light holders. Also available is high quality ivory cloth napkins. We have a choice of wood or frosted acrylic table numbers and card boxes, as well as a seating chart and bud vases. You are also more than welcome to bring in other decor rental items or personal items of your preference. Don’t forget florals to really make your vision come together! We would be happy to provide recommendations for talented local florists! Our Stable Barn includes string lights, a chandelier, and some white backdrop draping. Our tent includes string lighting, pole draping and cocktail tables. Our ceremony areas include an arbour, white wedding chairs, and signing table. We also offer a buffet / sideboard that makes for great dessert, favour or gift table.

  • Absolutely! (But, it’s ok to have a child-free event too!) If you choose to have a child-friendly wedding, The Farmstead is well equipped and a wonderful environment for supervised children. Your young guests will not run out of activities to keep them entertained… from digging in the sandbox, visiting the chickens, exploring all the nooks and crannies of the farm, to plucking a fresh berry or veggie from the gardens. Adequate supervision is required at all times. The property has a small creek in the springtime that runs through the field, as well as a wooden and rope swing used for wedding couple photos, that can be dangerous if used unsupervised or in a wild way; so it is essential that children are adequately supervised. We ask that guardians ensure children respect the gardens and plants, helping us keep them beautiful for everyone to enjoy. We have 3 highchairs available for your dinner. Please request in advance.

  • Please see our Packages page for venue access times for each of our wedding packages.

  • Simple! Book a Tour here. Or e-mail us at francine@thefarmstead.ca with any questions. We will get back to you within 24 hours (usually much sooner!) We look forward to meeting you and know you will fall in love with The Farmstead for your wedding day! We will work with you to make your day calm, comfortable, memorable and exactly how you envision it. To reserve the date for your wedding, a non-refundable deposit of $3000 will be required.