Ballenger Farm


Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $5,000 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $1,280

Guest capacity

Up to 120 seated guests


About this venue

Ballenger farm is quaint and magical with goats, chickens, ducks, and the sweetest black cat named Peter Pan. The Quaker-built farmhouse, which is open for overnight stays, has stood for over 250 years and is decorated in a delightful East meets West circa 1890 sort of way. While it's primarily an outdoor venue with ceremony spots by a fairytale tree, forested columns, and a cozy courtyard, there's also a small barn (corn crib) in case of rain or too much sun. It's an oasis for lovers and dreamers looking to have an intimate wedding.

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Our event spaces

Courtyard

English cottage vibes for days

This space is perfect for intimate ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, or cocktail hours for larger events. The stone patio is 400 square feet and the grassy area is close to 600 square feet.

Guest capacity

2-70 Seated

2-100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

160 feet of bistro lighting

Magic Tree

Oh, so it's actually magic!

This tree is hundreds of years old and has a huge fallen branch that continues to grow leaves in spite of having fallen. It's just magical. There's also a little stone patio area to stand on.

Guest capacity

2-120 Seated

2-120 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Magic

Columns

Whimsical forest wedding of your dreams

Nestled between a forest and a stream stand two columns with a winding stone path between them. A dreamy spot of first looks and I Do's.

Guest capacity

2-50 Seated

2-55 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Pergola

Who knew pergolas could be so cool?

This pergola is made entirely from fallen trees from the farm. It's rustic and fun, and makes a great spot for guests to mingle before the ceremony.

Guest capacity

2-40 Seated

2-59 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Bistro lights for days

Tent Space

This is where big tents go.

Next to our beautiful barn from 1860 is a gorgeous pad of grass. It's a great spot for putting reception tents as it's close to the ceremony spaces and the main house (aka where the bathrooms are).

Guest capacity

2-120 Seated

2-117 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Corn Crib

Like a barn, but better

What was planned as a rain plan location has quickly become a favorite spot for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions for smaller weddings. The covered 900 square foot is cozy with original wood, bistro lights, and lanterns.

Guest capacity

2-60 Seated

2-79 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

120 feet of lights, and decor approved by Mother Nature Herself

Spring House

Old timey refrigerators are cute.

This little building is located next to a beautiful pond, and while you cannot go inside the building, it makes for a lovely backdrop to any festivity.

Guest capacity

2-40 Seated

2-60 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Welcome party

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

The Outdoor spaces

• A large, magical tree perfect for the ceremony • 400 sq. ft. courtyard lit with bistro lights • Large, open lawn that can easily fit a 60x60’ tent • Picturesque ponds and an ornamental koi pond • Friendly goats and chickens (known for joining photoshoots!) • Three fire pits to keep a warm glow at night • Bonfire area for s’mores surrounded by log seats • Beautiful farm backdrops including the barn, spring house, corn crib, and pergola • Parking available in the back of the property to keep vehicles out of sight

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Square footage

400

Courtyard

English cottage vibes for days

This space is perfect for intimate ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners, or cocktail hours for larger events. The stone patio is 400 square feet and the grassy area is close to 600 square feet.

Guest capacity

2-70 Seated

2-100 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

160 feet of bistro lighting


Ballenger Farm packages

Event Only

2-50 guests

Peak pricing $1,600-3,300

Off-peak pricing $1,280-2,640

Description

Looking to have a beautiful event without the overnight stays? This option is for you! The base price includes 2 hours for set up, 3 hours for event, and one hour for clean up.2

What’s included
  • Use of the whole farm

Elopement Weekend

2-19 guests

Peak pricing $1,850-2,850

Off-peak pricing $1,480-2,279

Description

Stay for the whole weekend (Friday and Saturday night) and celebrate with your favorite people! Rehearsal dinner, Saturday celebration, and Sunday brunch all in one convenient and beautiful spot.

What’s included
  • Tables and chairs

Intimate Wedding

21-50 guests

Peak pricing $5,850

Off-peak pricing $4,680

Description

Stay for the whole weekend (Friday and Saturday night) and celebrate with your favorite people and then some! Rehearsal dinner, Saturday celebration, and Sunday brunch all in one convenient and beautiful spot.

A Wedding with All Your Friends!

Peak pricing $7,650

Off-peak pricing $6,120

Description

Stay for the whole weekend (Friday and Saturday night) and celebrate with your favorite people and then some! Rehearsal dinner, Saturday celebration, and Sunday brunch all in one convenient and beautiful spot.


Available services that can be provided by Ballenger Farm

Services & amenities

  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

Reviews

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  • Wonderful experience!

    Verified review
    Meagan and P.May 11, 2022

    If you are looking for a relaxed, charming and absolutely beautiful venue than this is the place! The house was built in the late 1700s and is chock full of beautiful antiques (and a super fun secret staircase!). There are multiple areas on the farm that can be used for a ceremony spot, photo ops and/or lovely hang spots! There are also chickens and goats roaming freely. Additionally Liz and her family were incredibly helpful. Liz went out of her way to help me fix some issues that were beyond my control and on the day of the wedding was at the ready to help with whatever we found we needed. Being able to have the farm the whole weekend was also a major plus. Ballenger Farm will forever have a special place in my heart, it was truly the best place to have such a memorable event and I look forward to going back one day.

  • A magical venue

    Verified review
    Laura and D.Nov 2, 2021

    Ballenger was the perfect location for our small wedding. Truly, I cannot say enough good things about it. It's conveniently located (you can get to the grocery store in 5 minutes if, say, you realize you forgot to get paper plates for all your wedding guests...) but it feels totally removed and magical. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how pretty the farm was. The house is decorated with all sorts of charming touches, the goats/chickens/cats wandering around are adorable, and Liz is such an amazing venue owner. She was incredibly responsive and kind and I want to be her friend (so Liz, uh, call me?). If you're thinking of booking something here, JUST DO IT.


Preferred vendors of Ballenger Farm

Photographer
Stefanie Kamerman Photography