About
The expansive venue of Shady Lane Farm of New Gloucester, Maine offers rustic beauty for the perfect wedding day. Celebrate in a setting full of history and natural landscape while enjoying the various amenities provided by this venue. Whether you're looking for an indoor or outdoor ceremony location, beauty and vintage charm will surround you and your guests.
Facilities and Capacity
Shady Lane Farm sits on 60 acres of lawn, gardens and woods. Relax as you take a walk along one of the paths connecting this venue to other historic farms. Savor the serene beauty of the pond or lush gardens on the property. On the day of their wedding, couples can exchange vows within the gorgeous and rustic barn. The barn is heated and therefore available to host weddings from June through September. Dine and mingle underneath the gentle lighting strung throughout the barn. This warm lighting highlights the rustic wood architecture of the barn that was once a church. Or walk down the aisle and meet for a “first look” under the arbor in an outdoor ceremony overlooking a thick backdrop of trees, plants and flowers. The outdoor area provides enough space for a large tent. This venue can host up to 200 people.
Services Offered
As a help to their clients, Shady Lane Farm provides a list of preferred vendors for lodging, flowers, photography, wedding cakes, beverages, transportation, hairstyling, party rentals, portable restrooms, and recommendations for event planners and coordinators. Hosting a rehearsal dinner, ceremony or reception at this venue is accompanied by the following services:
- Bridal suite
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Wireless Internet
- Parking
History
This venue is over 200 years old and first established in the 19th century as the homestead for the leading apple expert of Maine. Heirloom apple trees surround the pasture area of this venue – a nod to this venue’s history.
Located
Shady Lane Farm is part of the historical New Gloucester, Maine. The venue is 35 minutes from downtown Portland.
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- Bridal Suite
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- Liability Insurance
- Pet Friendly
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