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The Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm includes 7 historic buildings and 16 acres of gardens and grounds bordered by Stoney Creek. The site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our newly renovated 1927 Calf Barn is available for receptions and can accommodate up to 150 guests.

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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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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

Chairs
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Museum

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?

Event Rentals
Wifi

What event items are available?

Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May

Reviews of Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

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Megan Sent on 04/23/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We booked Van Hoosen Farm right away after getting engaged. We fell in love with the beautiful grounds and the history behind the property. We had our ceremony outdoors at the gazebo. The event staff was so helpful and kind to us the entire process, helping us every step of the way from making sure we had we needed when we decorated the calf barn and setting up the chairs for the ceremony. We worked with Jenna from the beginning and she is amazing and made sure we were taken care of! Luckily on our wedding day the sun started to peek through the clouds once our ceremony started! Couldn’t be any happier with this place!
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Chet Sent on 09/21/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I married my wife in the gazebo at the Van Hoosen Farm and had a wonderful experience. That was 25 years ago. Stay with me here. You will find this historical site very charming with a caring professional staff that will do their best in making your day memorable. After 25 years I can attest this still to be true. Recently I surprised my wife with the renewal of our wedding vows at the Van Hoosen Farm and found the experience just as wonderful as the last 25 years. You owe it to yourself to check out the Van Hoosen Farm.
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Sarah Sent on 09/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Van Hoosen Farm was the perfect place for our vintage/ rustic wedding. The ceremony was held creek side and it was beautiful. We loved the smell and the sound of the creek. It could not have been a better day. The weather was perfect! Our ceremony was everything we dreamed of. Our reception was held in the calf barn and was awesome. Our guests raved about how cool they thought everything was at Van Hoosen. Sue Thomasson was wonderful to work with throughout the whole planning process and on the day of the wedding. She was always so accommodating and helpful. I could not think of a better place to have a wedding!
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Sarah Sent on 09/30/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Van Hoosen Farm was the perfect place for our vintage/ rustic wedding. The ceremony was held creek side and it was beautiful. We loved the smell and the sound of the creek. It could not have been a better day. The weather was perfect! Our ceremony was everything we dreamed of. Our reception was held in the calf barn and was awesome. Our guests raved about how cool they thought everything was at Van Hoosen. Sue Thomasson was wonderful to work with throughout the whole planning process and on the day of the wedding. She was always so accommodating and helpful. I could not think of a better place to have a wedding!
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Amanda Sent on 08/26/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had my ceremony here outside at the gazebo and it was amazing. The location is great, the grounds are kept up, and the staff are very helpful and coordinate everything the day of the wedding. Couldn't ask for a better place to get married!
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Justine Sent on 12/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We had the best wedding and reception at the Van Hoosen Museum! The sound and view of the river running by in the background was beautiful, the staff was extremely accommodating, and the location was great.

I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for an outdoor setting, although now they do indoor receptions and ceremonies in their new calf barn, too!
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Ashley Sent on 03/21/2013
5 out of 5 rating
This was an amazing place to get married. We had the choice of indoor or outdoor for the ceremony. We had indoor due to the weather and the staff made sure that all of our guests were able to see the ceremony. The ground make for some beautiful pictures with many different options. The staff was very helpful throughout the whole process and helped to make our day perfect! I would highly recommend this venue!
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Kristen Sent on 10/24/2010
5 out of 5 rating
We were so lucky that we were able to have our ceremony outside at the gazebo on the grounds at the Van Hoosen Farm, it was just beautiful...with Stoney Creek flowing in the background; the sun shining, not too hot, not too cold, not windy, the lovely flowers hanging at the gazebo! Sue at the Museum was friendly and responsive and so helpful when it come to the rehearsal and at the ceremony and making sure our family and friends knew where to be and where to go! It couldn't have been more beautiful! Thank You!
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Laura Sent on 11/08/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Vanhoosen ended up accommodating us really well. They let us change our ceremony time to earlier and come in earlier for pictures. My coordinator Vanessa was really helpful in setting things up for the rehearsal and the day of. The gazebo was decorated in fresh hanging baskets and looked lovely.
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Faith Sent on 08/11/2016
4.8 out of 5 rating
We originally chose this venue because we wanted a place that was affordable, rustic, and allowed us to do our own thing and be unique. Only our reception was held there, but we had full use of the grounds for the duration of the day. Since it is owned by the county, we were allowed more flexibility like being able to choose our own vendors and come in the day before to decorate. The best part is that we still had air conditioning inside, running water, and the museum stayed open for our guests to walk through. Jenna (the wedding coordinator) only works there part time as the museum is only open two days a week, but they were all very helpful and just a call away. The caterers need to be self sufficient as there isn't a kitchen, and it gets cozy when you get close to the capacity of 150 people. The property is beautiful and well kept, and the barn is a slightly modernized, open space. There are some decorating restrictions on how to hang things or candles with flames, but these were small things to get around. Overall, it ended up being just what we needed!
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Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm frequently asked questions

Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
The space offered by Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Tables
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen 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 value, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in flexibility.
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