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The Farmstead is a beautiful wedding venue in Harvard, Massachusetts. Located less than an hour’s drive from Boston, this historic New England event space is situated on 25 acres of beautiful green farmlands.
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The team at The Farmstead is breathing new life into a 150-year-old farm. Animals graze its pastures while fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs are grown in the garden and orchards. Surrounded by a forest of oak, maple, pine, and hickory, this venue creates a relaxing, countryside oasis for couples and guests to enjoy. Inside the 1800s farmhouse is a beautifully renovated space, with bright, open rooms and wooden beams that create a charming, rustic atmosphere. The 15 comfortable and well-appointed rooms sleep up to 40 guests, while the wedding party suites are purposefully designed for relaxing and getting ready before walking down the aisle. Ceremonies can be held on-site in a number of romantic settings, including the forested glade, the arbor surrounded by colorful hydrangeas, or out on the expansive lawn. For the evening’s celebrations, the team can provide a sailcloth reception tent which accommodates more than 150 guests.
Services Offered
Ideal for the eco-conscious couple, The Farmstead uses organic and sustainable farming practices wherever possible. You and your wedding guests can enjoy a true, farm-to-table meal from the venue’s in-house catering, which allows for custom menus to be arranged. Couples can work with local florists to create stunning bouquets and other flower arrangements from The Farmstead’s seasonal cut flowers. The team offers day-of and weekend packages; the wedding day package grants you and your guests access to the bridal prep spaces and several living rooms, while the weekend package gives you and your guests use of the farmhouse in full. Guests who stay on the farm can enjoy a late night campfire using wood sustainably harvested from the surrounding forest. The next day, enjoy a stunning hike along the marked trails. No matter which way you choose to celebrate your wedding at The Farmstead, the team will work with you to bring your unique vision to life.
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Reviews of The Farmstead
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Friendly Crossways is a stunning and unique wedding venue that offers a rustic-glam experience. The outdoor locations are beautiful and perfect for photos, while the venue itself, an old farmhouse surrounded by stunning grounds and a working farm, adds to the charm. Multiple reviewers praised the delicious farm-to-table food, sourced from the on-site garden and orchard. The staff, including Mary Helan and Keith, were attentive, flexible, and incredibly hardworking, ensuring that every detail of the wedding day went smoothly. The inclusive packages and the option for guests to stay overnight at the retreat center were also highly appreciated. Overall, Friendly Crossways is highly recommended for both small and big weddings.
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Friendly Crossways is a unique and amazing place to hold an outdoor wedding in your choice of seasons: spring, summer or fall in New England. This venue is situated on a beautiful farm in Harvard, MA and many of the ingredients used in your meal come straight from their gardens. And couples and their families have exclusive use of the entire venue for a wedding weekend and can sleep up to 35 guests for 2 nights as part of the venue fee. The owners, Mary Helen and Keith, are warm and endearing and go out of their way to make sure your wedding weekend is amazing!
The staff are very professional. The venue is beautiful. They will make sure you have the best day of your life. DJ Photo Booths highly recommends Events at Friendly Crossways. www.facebook.com/djphotobooths
Friendly Crossways is truly a beautiful site for a wedding. Right down to the corn field and foliage, you get a real sense of New England at it's best! Mary Helan and Keith are accommodating, easy to work with, and very quick to respond to your questions and needs. I love to play here and look forward to many more!
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