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Lewis Flinn
Lewis Flinn
Owner

LGBTQ+-owned

4 years in business

We speak English

4 team members

The Old Carter Barn is a new wedding venue located in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania. It is open for weddings May- Early November. Originally a dairy and a turkey farm, the barn had been left vacant for over 50 years. 5-time TONY nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane and composer Lewis Flinn decided to rescue the structure and started a 5 year renovation. They cleaned out 100 years of dirt and muck, straightened the building, restored the post and beams, added windows, replaced floors, fixed the roof, and added staircases. Electric was brought in as well as accessible bathrooms. Full of eclectic charm and details, bespoke light fixtures and drama, the barn is ready to make your wedding a magical event!

Facilities and Capacity

The main level of the barn offers over 3,500 sq feet of flexible use space. There are two main areas, the “new” barn section (1,440 sq feet) faces the lake and is used for dinner with a seated capacity up to 158. The adjoining “old” barn section (2,000 sq feet) is the main entrance and features an antique bar in the corner (with refrigerator). This area can be used for a reception area, buffet setup, and after dinner dancing. In addition to an accessible restroom, there is access to a mezzanine level (500sq ft- which could be used for a DJ) and balcony area just for fun. There are built in fans and dramatic lighting throughout as well as a music system with wall mounted speakers ready to connect to your Bluetooth device. We also have mismatched wooden chairs, 6 large wooden farm tables, and assorted tables which can be used. We also provide linens for the tables and event insurance!

A staircase leads to the lower level (3,500 sq feet) where there is a private wing which includes its own bathroom, an air conditioned “bridal suite”, a wedding party hang out space, and a “grooms” room. There are also mens and womens restroom facilities and a large area designated for catering prep with tables and refrigerator.

The lakefront gazebo, built in the late 1800’s, has also been lovingly restored and offers a perfect setting for wedding ceremonies complete with wooden benches for guests overlooking Lake Carey. An adjoining 500 square foot hand-laid stone patio can be used for a pre or post ceremony reception where guests can mingle and watch the bald eagles and blue herons fly by. A PA system is provided for music and a microphone if needed.

At an additional charge, the Old Carter Barn offers the Lake Carey Chapel, which is available for religious couples and is 1.5 miles from the barn.

Services Offered

This wedding venue provides all vintage mismatched wooden chairs, 6 large farm tables, and as many 60" round tables needed for your guest count. We provide all linens, event insurance, a golf cart for helping elderly guests move around as well as help with event planning and design. The Old Carter Barn is delighted to host ceremonies, receptions, showers, engagement parties, and rehearsal dinners. Additionally, they provide parking, event management, dressing rooms and ample space for catering preperation.

Pricing information

Starting at $5,500 Starting at $5,000
Couples usually spend $7,000
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Couples usually spend $6,200
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Reception
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$9 per person
Reception
$5,000 starting price
Bar service
$9 per person
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FAQ’s

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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$9

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:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Waterfront

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
June
July
August
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Reviews of Old Carter Barn

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5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
27 reviews
100% recommend it
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    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
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Old Carter Barn receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding venue. The staff, particularly Lewis, Dave, and Caleigh, are highly praised for their helpfulness, professionalism, and above-and-beyond service throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The venue's scenic setting, beautiful lake views, and rustic charm create a magical backdrop for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Brides highlight the customizable options, affordability, seamless communication, and supportive staff like Dave, who ensures smooth operations on the big day. Additionally, guests appreciate the venue's flexibility, helpfulness, and genuine care in making every event special and unforgettable.

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Old Carter Barn receives overwhelmingly positive reviews as a wedding venue. The staff, particularly Lewis, Dave, and Caleigh, are highly praised for their helpfulness, professionalism, and above-and-beyond service throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. The venue's scenic setting, beautiful lake views, and rustic charm create a magical backdrop for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and receptions. Brides highlight the customizable options, affordability, seamless communication, and supportive staff like Dave, who ensures smooth operations on the big day. Additionally, guests appreciate the venue's flexibility, helpfulness, and genuine care in making every event special and unforgettable.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 27 reviews
Google
4.9/5 49 reviews
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 06/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Speechless!!!

I cannot put into words how absolutely amazing our experience was from the first contact we had all the way to this week, days after our reception. Lewis and Doug are the absolute sweetest people ever, while still being professional and attentive! The barn is incomparable in so many ways. It’s authentic and absolutely gorgeous and the perfect space for any event. And DAVE!! The best general manager you’ll come into contact with. So helpful and attentive the day of our wedding reception and went above & beyond anything we could’ve expected. Even helped our vendor put up all the decorations and when we had a different vendor issue, he was right there to solve the problem. Please please please book the Old Carter Barn for your event, every inch of this place and these people are bar none!!!!
Thank you Lewis, Doug, and Dave for a magical experience and a beautiful space (and ugh that lake!) can’t wait to share all the pictures.
Kyle
Kyle Sent on 11/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Kennedy & Kyle (10/26/24)

We had an amazing wedding with Old Carter Barn, the staff was extremely helpful, professional and made sure that everything went smoothly for us on our day!
Michelle
Michelle Sent on 10/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Simply the best.

It's amazing how one Google search lead me to this place. We got married on 10/5/2024. This was one of the easiest decisions I made wedding planning was picking Old Carter Barn as my venue. I knew from the second I walked into the barn that that was going to be our spot.
Everyone on this team was so accommodating and helpful, especially as we live two and a half hours away. Lewis and Dave were such help while planning this wedding. I really don't think I would have been able to do it without them.
We chose the Friday afternoon to Sunday package with them and they were very affordable, and you get everything you would ever need help with. This Barn is so customizable with the amount of decorations, decor, and outside activities.
You can tell how much they love this place and how passionate they are about their work. Everything was a breeze from start to finish.
The real shining star was Dave and his team as our helping hands that day. Anything we needed Dave was there to help us. He is truly the best in the business, so helpful, kind and funny. He really helps calm nerves of the day with his sense of humor.
This team is truly best and if you have thought about booking them, honestly, do it. You will not be disappointed.
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Lewis Flinn
Lewis Flinn
Owner
Dave, Caleigh, Lewis
Dave, Caleigh, Lewis
Event Managers

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Old Carter Barn frequently asked questions

Old Carter Barn includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Old Carter Barn for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Waterfront
Old Carter Barn offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Old Carter Barn offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Old Carter Barn offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Old Carter Barn offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Old Carter Barn is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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