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Green Meadows Farm is a 124-acre historical farm in the rolling hills of the greater Washington, D.C. metro area and the southern part of Frederick County, Maryland. This unique Agri-tourism venue features nearly 150 farm animals as a picturesque backdrop or included as part of a couples special day. Couples may be married in the majestic 100+ year old hay barn or in the shadows of the stately white Manor house built circa 1790. Then, move to the rustic modern barn called “The Stables” as the perfect location for reception. Green Meadows Farm is 10 minutes south of Frederick, MD and 50 minutes from downtown Washington, D.C.

Facilities and Capacity

Green Meadows Farm is that one-of-a-kind venue every couple dreams of. The view of the rolling pastures with many types of animals, historic Manor house, old barns and majestic trees, will have guests in awe. The day begins with a ceremony in the Hay Mow as guests are seated on covered bales of hay for a unique, yet charming touch of country. The celebration continues as the party transitions to The Stables. The tall cathedral ceiling overhead is supported with beams of dark wood decorated with white lights and paper lanterns. The Stable’s capacity of 200 is perfect for year-round events. Summer wedding guests will appreciate the country breeze created by the opening of the Stable’s large double doors. Yet, the heated Stables will keep everyone warm during the chillier winter months. Hosting a wedding at Green Meadows Farm is the chance to stand-out from the ordinary and step into the extraordinary for a wedding that guests will be talking about for years.

Services Offered

Any wedding event can be hosted at this farm. Bridal showers, ceremonies, elopements, engagement parties, receptions and rehearsal dinners are all welcome events. Services for these wedding events include:

  • Cleanup
  • Event planning
  • Outside vendors
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Wireless Internet
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,350

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,350

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$650

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$650

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

Reviews of Green Meadows Petting Farm

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Jhalitza Sent on 12/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding venue!

Great venue! We had our wedding there Nov 5, 2022.

Ken, Laurie and their team were amazing. They made things go smoothly!
They don’t have a set catering list which was nice. We were able to choose whomever we wanted. We also were able to provide our own alcohol, as long as you have a licensed bartender!
Anytime I had a question they were quick to get back to me.

We only used the reception part of the venue but still rented the bridal suite. It was great because it gave us a place to settle down before the reception started.

The venue had a bar stand which was very convenient. Ken even let us rent a container where we were able to put ice / drinks in. (Pic added)

We rented the fire pits as well. They were smaller than I thought, but it was nice for our friends that wanted to hang out over there.

The inside of the venue is so beautiful we didn’t even need to decorate much!

The venue fits up to 200 guests!
Bethany
Bethany Sent on 10/15/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Love animals? Get married at Green Meadows!

Our wedding at Green Meadows was an absolute dream! Ken & Laurie were so incredibly easy to work with--even through our postponement drama and continuous questions! The Stables is a beautiful space for a reception and you have the opportunity to build upon the decor they already have...twinkle lights and gorgeous white draping. Our cocktail hour was second to none...our guests could roam the farm and pet all of the animals in the animal barn and all over the grounds. Everyone absolutely loved it!

Green Meadows is the perfect venue for DIY brides and I absolutely loved making the space perfect for my wedding day!
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Gabrielle Sent on 09/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Lovely Venue - No Farm Smell!

I used the MD location as a wedding venue. It’s very reasonably priced. It’s worth upgrading to allow your guests to explore the farm and farm animals. Ken and Lauren were very friendly and helpful. I appreciate their attention to detail. I was grateful they allowed us to bring our own caterer. They also allowed us to decorate the night before. Ken is extremely flexible. You can rent farm flowers from Lauren for a low price which would make beautiful centerpieces. There are large wine barrels which make for stylish decorations. The barn is beautifully decorated so we needed minimal decorations. We used the bridal suite to get ready and were given the opportunity to take our time getting ready. The venue is spacious and open; it doesn’t have that “farm smell”. My guests were truly thrilled about the opportunity to explore the farm and pet the farm animals.

Photo credit: “Annan Productions”
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 08/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue ever!

Working with Green Meadows for our wedding was beyond amazing. Ken and his staff at the farm are so great to work with, it’s truly like planning your wedding with family. The farm is BREATHTAKING, the petting zoo during cocktail hour was a huge hit, everything was better than we ever could have imagined. We received so many compliments on how it was one of the best weddings people had gone to and I know that most of that was all due to this amazing venue! The best part is, my husband and I can come back and visit the petting zoo in years to come and even bring our future babies to see where we got married :)
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E Wit Sent on 06/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue--with option to stay on-site

I'm giving myself a high-five over picking this wedding venue--things could not have been better! Ken recently opened up an Airbnb ON-SITE, meaning that I was steps away from the ceremony site and reception site! This is even better than it sounds, because imagine waking up at 3 A.M, realizing that you actually should move your aunt's place card over to table 4 and simply being able to do it instead of adding it to your to-do list, which is already too long and confusing. In short it is a total lifesaver that becomes more and more beautiful the closer you are to event time (funny how so many details occur to you on the day of and day before the wedding) and don't have to drive to the venue each time you realize you need to add or change something.
As the other reviews suggest, the farm itself is outstanding. You will not be able to find a place that takes better care of its animals (they are given so much space to roam and their pens are always spotless--a true feat in the petting farm industry). The farm has so much natural beauty that will charm the eyebrows off of your guests--we keep getting compliments on how beautiful everything was (little did the guests know, the Hay Mow and event barn are already beautifully decorated and need no additions, however, feel free to add whatever decor you please). It was a joy for kids and adults alike, who ever able to chat outside, pet the animals, and watch the fireflies light up. Leading up to the wedding, I never felt alone--Ken and Krissy were always so easy to reach (often, I could just walk outside and find Krissy if I had a question, and she would immediately help me). They made me feel so comfortable and taken care of! You'd be hard-pressed to find a better wedding venue: amazing support, flexibility, kindness, incredibly beautiful event spaces, and the ability to stay on-site--what more could you ask for? Your guests will thank you :)
J
Julie Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fantastic

We could not have asked for a better wedding venue. Ken and Gail, the owners, are wonderful people, as well as their staff who helped make our day special. They were responsive to my concerns and made me feel like it was okay to ask questions and come visit to help me visualize using the reception space. We got multiple compliments from our guests about the petting zoo cocktail hour, as well as the accessibility of the venue and the warmth of the reception space. I cannot recommend Green Meadows enough!
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Mindy Sent on 07/28/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I loved having my wedding at Green Meadows Petting Farm! We had so much fun and all my guests loved walking around and looking at all the animals! Ken was so helpful and made all my dreams come true! I can’t wait to go back and visit all the animals!
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 05/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I just had my wedding at Green Meadows and it was SO great. Ken and Gail were super flexible, we were on a budget so they let us make payments, they helped us along the way booking cost effective vendors, and offered us their "decoration" closet (for cheaper than buying everything!) if we wanted to do our own centerpieces. Ken allowed me to bring my horse to the ceremony (which was super important) and even gave her a stall in the petting barn a few days before because my transporter was also a guest at the wedding. Everyone loved our venue, and loved that the kid guests had space to run around and burn off some energy. I would absolutely do it again, and may hopefully host other events at Green Meadows.
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Jessica Sent on 05/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Gail and Ken were amazing to work with. Very laid back and made the process of planning a wedding very painless! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, rustic venue!
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Elizabeth Sent on 11/20/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We did not have any difficulties working with Ken and Gail. They were very responsive. They have good communications skills. Answered all of our many questions. Very accommodating to our needs. Beautiful place to make your own. One thing that they recommended was not to get a dance floor and I'm so glad that we listened. That way you had so much more room for everyone. You don't need one. We told a lot of girls ahead of time that they'd be dancing on a cement floor. It didn't stop anyone! :)
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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What a cool wedding venue! Green Meadows is a truely unique wedding venue that features a beautiful party barn. The natural wood walls, lighting and modern/rustic feel of the barn is a perfect space for entertaining your guests. The site is also home to lots of furry cute animals that want to photobomb your wedding pics! What a cool experience for your family and guests to spend their day with you at the farm! Guests are allowed to visit with the animals and tour around the farm too! The orignal farm house is the perfect backdrop for your ceremony too! The brides of weddings I've done flowers for at this venue have all been super happy with how fun and pretty their wedding turned out! I am always happy to do floral work at Green Meadows!

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Green Meadows Petting Farm frequently asked questions

Green Meadows Petting Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Green Meadows Petting Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
Green Meadows Petting Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Green Meadows Petting Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Green Meadows Petting Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Green Meadows Petting Farm is recommended by 98% 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, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in professionalism.
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