Couples love the open air chapel among the trees and next to the ornamental pond. The large indoor reception space has floor to ceiling white shiplap. Guests love the 60ft outdoor deck overlooking the open air chapel.

Hailed as "The Gem of the Mountains," The Fernstone Retreat is an award winning wedding venue and mountain retreat, serving as the crowning glory of the Laurel Highlands for decades.Built in 1940 by prominent local businessman James Hankins, Fernstone Retreat is nestled on 450 lush private acres, sleeps 45 guests, has an onsite waterfall, hand timbered Oak Pavilion seating up to 250, newly added bridal treehouse, miles of hiking trails, wooden bridge, 2 stocked fishing ponds, pool, hot tub, rustic and whimsical lanterns adorning the property, and more. The Fernstone can host 600+ guests for a wedding held on property. In addition to the gorgeous weddings that are featured at the Fernstone Retreat, Fernstone has hosted regional business owners and dignitaries alike, including 2 US Presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. Today Fernstone Retreat serves as the premier destination for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats and much more in the Laurel Highlands.

Please visit our website for more details and to request package information. Our venue was built in 2016! Loving the rustic charm with modern, elegant details and amenities. We are located on 65 acres with stunning features and picture-perfect grounds. We do everything from setup, clean up, décor and coordinating, catering, florals and more! We are a national award winning venue and have hosted over 400 weddings in the past 8 seasons!

Rustic barn event space. Outdoor tent space for seating. Working farm with highland cattle as an attraction. On-site yurt and shipping container for bride/groom & overnight guests. Situated along a stream, our farm has multiple ceremony locations.

A premier rustic venue space for your event. Originally the home of a functioning farm, the barn social has undergone a full renovation while maintaining the original rustic features. The barn features a chandelier in the main room that is constructed using old farming equipment, and the shiplap walls as well as the fireplace downstairs were both built using extra pieces of the original barn. These are just a few ways we have kept the original aesthetic of the space.

Chanteclaire Farm is Mountain Maryland's premier destination for weddings. Chanteclaire offers a beautiful outdoor and indoor setting amidst the rolling farmland and forest of Mountain Maryland's Garrett County -- just minutes from Deep Creek Lake and WISP Resort areas. Our catering services are unmatched; we offer a variety of cuisine choices prepared from only the freshest quality ingredients -- including locally-produced, seasonal ingredients from the some of the region's finest producers. Let us help you realize your dream: a fairytale wedding with the perfect menu, music, photography, videography, and 5-star service.