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The General Potter Farm is situated on 12 acres and features a beautifully restored 2 story bank barn built in the 1830's. The main reception area holds up to 200 guests and has exposed beams, an open loft, original wide plank wood floors and whitewashed walls. A wedding ceremony can be held on-site, either on the grounds or in the lower level, which features a repointed stone wall and cozy atmosphere. The barn is heated and air-conditioned and available year-round for weddings and events. The perfect setting for a rustic wedding!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of General Potter Farm

Laurel
Laurel Sent on 06/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

General Potter Farm is an absolutely gorgeous wedding venue with acres and acres of meadows and forest and streams to create numerous options for ceremony, reception, and photo sites. Plus, of course, the beautiful historic barn with a cozy lower level featuring a stonewall and an upper level with soaring ceilings. And Binky, the owner, is absolutely wonderful! She was so flexible and obviously wanted us to have our perfect day! And we really appreciated that we could bring in our own vendors and were not locked into buying food and alcohol from a specified source. The weekend of the wedding, we all kept saying "we sure chose the right venue!"
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Brooke Sent on 07/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Day Ever!

This venue was everything we could have hoped for! The owners are so kind and helpful, the location was beautiful, and we had the freedom to make this anything we wanted!
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Ashli Sent on 01/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!!

General Potter Farm was the BEST choice for our wedding venue. The entire staff was so kind and professional! They went the extra mile to make sure I had the best day! They were very efficient with communication and extremely flexible when we wanted to tour the barn a couple times before the wedding day. The barn itself is absolutely beautiful, and I loved that it felt more "finished" with the white-washed walls and the central air/heating. It was the perfect choice for our day, and I would recommend it for any event!
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Alicia Sent on 05/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
General Potter Farm is a GORGEOUS venue with so much to offer. Plus, Binky and her team were so accommodating and flexible throughout the process--they even helped with all the cleanup! I planned on having an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour, but with the rain had to move everything indoors. I'm so glad I did because the venue itself is so beautiful and charming. It makes even a large wedding feel intimate and special. The venue also offered flexibility as I could choose my own vendors, but Binky did provide a list and guidance in selecting people to work with. The venue was also so much fun--we were able to set up lawn games and even have a burger toss instead of a bouquet toss :-).
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User2271455 Sent on 08/15/2015
5 out of 5 rating
LOVED General Potter Farm. I worked with Lori through the planning process and Lisa was there the day of. Lori answered any and all questions I had quickly and completely. Lisa was SUPER helpful on the day of the wedding when we were running around like crazy. The venue itself is gorgeous, doesn't require a ton of decorating because it decorates itself. You do have to bring in all the vendors, which is a little overwhelming but most of the vendors in the area have worked there so that makes it really easy. Only sort of complaint is that we had to make a sign for the entrance because they have the old furniture store sign out front and some of the out of town guests got confused.
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Allison Sent on 01/06/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Binky is wonderful to work with! She allows folks to use real candles, which was important to me, and she allows so much room for creativity and DIY decorating. You can work with other vendors that *you* chose, which gave us a lot of flexibility. We actually ended up saving money compared to using a venue where you would have to use their in-house vendors. Unlike some other barn venues we looked at, the GPF barn has heat! Originally, I was concerned about the number of bathrooms -- one men's bathroom (urinal and a toilet, sink), one woman's bathroom (a larger space, with: toilet, sink, and a table you can put toiletries on to freshen up), and a "secret" smaller bathroom (toilet and sink) past the kitchen area. We had 164 guests at our wedding and only had a true line once for the ladies room of about 4 people, right after cocktail hour before dinner, and our family can drink (after dinner we had 4 full hours of dancing and an open bar if that is any indication)! No problems with lines. Also, my grandma uses a walker, and the ladies room was large enough for her and has a bar for assistance next to the toilet.

Finally, General Potter Farm simply beautiful. The farm grounds provide a rustic setting regardless of season, the basement has a gorgeous old stone wall, and the wood floors of the barn were recently refinished. My husband and I were planning our wedding from Colorado; so bringing and/or making loads of decorations was not feasible. Our hope was that by choosing a beautiful location our minimal decor would not look underwhelming. Well, that choice paid off and our wedding was simple yet stunning. And, after seeing photos of weddings held at the barn, with decoration schemes ranging from extravagant to minimalist, they all look stunning -- a testament to the barn's natural beauty.
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Reva Sent on 12/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
General Potter Farm is absolutely beautiful!! I would not have wanted my daughters wedding any place else. Binky is simply awesome to work with and she was so helpful during the entire wedding process. The pictures you see are the real deal, the basement where our ceremony was held to the upstairs for the reception was simply stunning. We loved everything about our day; thanks General Potter Farm - I would recommend them to all.!
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Lindsay Sent on 09/22/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you Binky for making our wedding day so special. You are an incredibly patient, kind and understanding person. You made all the little hiccups that day seem so small, which I can not thank you enough for. The barn was beautiful!! So many of our guests commented on how much they loved it. Thank you again for helping to make our dream wedding come true!!
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User1063751 Sent on 01/07/2013
5 out of 5 rating
A wonderful property with a beautiful barn that transforms into any imagination. I felt like I was taken care of very well, and my day went off with out a hitch.
Lindsay
Lindsay Sent on 12/31/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely adored this location and it was perfect for our wedding! From photos, to options for the ceremony and reception, we had choices galore and all were gorgeous. Binky was extremely helpful and quick to respond (we were planning from 1000 miles away) and seemed to just understand our vision from the beginning - she is spectacular at what she does! Looking back, I can't imagine our big day anywhere else!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Mint DJ Events Mint DJ Events Wedding DJs

General Potter Farms is an awesome venue for weddings & private events. I love working with Binky and her team at General Potter because they're organized and truly care about the success of their events and clients. Not to mention the amazing scenery and all options for layout of both your ceremony and reception!

B Events B Events Wedding Planners

General Potter Farm is one of our favorite barn venues in the area. Binki and her staff are always willing to go above and beyond to accommodate our clients. They always make us feel at home. It is simply a stunning venue!

H&K Weddings and Events H&K Weddings and Events Wedding Planners

We LOVE doing weddings at this venue. It has several lovely indoor and outdoor options for ceremony, cocktails, and reception. The beautifully historic barn is in great shape, and a perfect setting for any style wedding or event. The owner is just as wonderful a person and we enjoy working with her. If you are getting married in this area, one venue you must check out for sure.

Preferred Vendors
H&K Weddings and Events
5.0 out of 5 rating , 63 reviews
· Wedding Planners

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General Potter Farm frequently asked questions

General Potter Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The space offered by General Potter Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
General Potter Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
General Potter Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
General Potter Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
General Potter Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
General Potter Farm is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.7 in average response time and 4.7 in value.
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