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Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens - Where Elgant and Gorgeous marry Fun and Relaxed in Lancaster PA!

At Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens, we believe in wedding days that are gorgeous and elegant, yet relaxed and fun. Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is the only truly historically preserved barn venue in the tri-state area and we appeal to couples who are looking for a very distinct and different feel to their wedding day.

Bridal couples who choose to hold their wedding celebration at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens, do so because they embrace the beauty and elegance of the Grand Barn, Tobacco Barn and surrounding grounds, as well as the relaxed comfortable environment. A beautiful ceremony and elegant reception mixed with lawn games, courtyard fire and easy conversation are the norm. We are definitely a niche’ venue for couples who desire a day that reflects their own personal style and not a “cookie cutter” event.

BEAUTIFUL VENUE SPACES FOR YOUR WEDDING DAY

Grand Barn - Seats up to 175 guests for your reception

With rafters reaching 35 feet high and over 3600 square feet of floor space, the Grand Barn at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is the perfect melding of rustic elements and elegant accents. The ivory ceiling draping falls in soft romantic billows as it hangs from rafters high above. The sparkle of chandelier lighting adds the perfect touch of elegance while accent lighting illuminates the honey-colored wood of the walls and massive beams making it the perfect place to gather for your beautiful reception.

Tobacco Barn - Seats up to 175 guests for your ceremony

Boasting gorgeous white beams accented with the original antique hardware and the most incredible floor and stage area you could imagine. Just as they did for drying the tobacco that hung from the rafters, large hinged panels and small louvers prop open and make this a unique showpiece that just cannot be found elsewhere.

Bar and Lounge

Our beautiful outdoor bar and lounge has the perfect blend of industrial chic elements to draw guests in for a relaxing hang out space. Gorgeous concrete, wood and metal decor coupled with super comfy furniture allows guests to mingle and chat during cocktail hour or throughout the reception without missing any of the action happening in the main venue.

Gardens

The gardens feature a delightful blend of colors, fragrances, textures and sounds. Immerse yourself in the romantic hues of floral blooms and the lushness of textured greenery or explore the natural setting of our secret garden. A gorgeous waterfall and domed gazebo create stunning backdrops for a beautiful cocktail hour and gorgeous photos.

SERVICES OFFERED

Incredible Staff

In additiona to the two elegant historic barns and gorgeous gardens, Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens offers a staff that is truly second to none. Our 5 star reviews speak for themselves about a staff that is kind, caring and capable of making sure your wedding day is seamless and oh so memorable.

Design Shop

One of the most unique offerings at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is our Design Shop! Table decor, ceremony decor, accent furniture, display pieces, special guests experiences and signature moments. All the little extras can be rented from our Design Shop.

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FAQ

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?

$4,000

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

$4,000

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
Parking
Set Up

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
Open Bar
Signature Drink

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Family Style
Outside Cake
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

April
July
August

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Reviews of Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens

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Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning grounds, gorgeous barns, and attentive staff. The venue's detailed updates, well-organized planning process, and inclusive services were highlighted as making the wedding day stress-free and seamless. Guests appreciated the beautiful property, various ceremony spaces, and the availability of a "prop shop" for decorations. The owners and the coordinating team were commended for going above and beyond, making couples feel like a part of their family and ensuring a flawless and memorable wedding experience. The venue's preferred vendor list and flexibility in planning were also noted as positives by reviewers.

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Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is highly praised by multiple reviewers for its stunning grounds, gorgeous barns, and attentive staff. The venue's detailed updates, well-organized planning process, and inclusive services were highlighted as making the wedding day stress-free and seamless. Guests appreciated the beautiful property, various ceremony spaces, and the availability of a "prop shop" for decorations. The owners and the coordinating team were commended for going above and beyond, making couples feel like a part of their family and ensuring a flawless and memorable wedding experience. The venue's preferred vendor list and flexibility in planning were also noted as positives by reviewers.

Weddingwire
4.9/5 154 reviews
Google
4.8/5 188 reviews
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Bryce Sent on 07/31/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A Dream Venue!

Choosing Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens was the best decision we made for our wedding. All of the spaces throughout the grounds are stunning, and the moment we saw them, we knew it was the perfect backdrop for our day. What truly sets this venue apart, however, is their incredible staff. The entire team was professional, organized, and attentive from start to finish. Our day of coordinator, Grace, was a dream to work with, handling every detail with precision and grace. The day ran flawlessly, and we felt completely supported every step of the way. We are so grateful for everyone's hard work and for making our wedding day feel so special and stress-free.
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Isa Sent on 07/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stoltzfus is the best!

From the first time we toured, Dawn immediately made us feel like she and her team would take care of us. They kept us updated every month with all of the necessary information to plan each phase. Ginger (the day of coordinator) was fantastic - all of our guests were so impressed with her and the entire operation! The venue is stunning and we did not have to lift a finger the entire day. I wish we could do it all over again!
Caroline
Caroline Sent on 07/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical Marriage!

Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is a magical venue with a supportive and communicative team who will do everything to make your day perfect! As you step foot on the property you are immediately amazed by the meticulous grounds, and then you look up and take in their incredible historical barns that are connected by cozy string lights. You have the opportunity to get married in their beautiful white barn, followed by a cocktail hour in a breath-taking and relaxing oasis of a garden, and then a reception in their larger grand barn with huge open doors that give your guests a unique indoor/outdoor flow. Both barns are open canvases for any decorating style that you could imagine (use Pearls & Petals for the most outstanding flower arrangements - Megan is their daughter!), and the gardens are naturally beautiful. You can incorporate levels of DIY decorating, but they have their own "prop shop" with endless options of decor from how to display flowers during the ceremony, to fabrics and centerpiece features for the reception (their son Matt is constantly creating incredible pieces, and he works carefully with you to bring your look to life!). Even more fun is the extra experiences that you can rent through them, like a photo booth in an old camper, a s'mores station at a fire pit, and a sparkler exit! They think of everything, and they're open to other ideas to make your day just as you dreamed! Their team is a well-oiled machine who walks you through the planning process with detailed email newsletter-like updates with timeline suggestions, while also always being available for questions that they answer quickly and thoroughly. On your day they're prepared for any hiccup, but they'll handle things with grace and ease, to a level that you'll never know if something went wrong for a moment. They have rainy backup plans too, but somehow their grassy cocktail gardens absorb even days of rain prior like you'll never believe. We were able to take in every ounce of their grounds just as we hoped, including first look photos in their special "secret garden" behind beautiful wooden doors, sunset photos on their hillside overlooking everything, a quiet moment on their fun large swing, and then a private last dance while guests gathered for the sparkler exit. Of course the day goes by quickly, but by hosting the whole day with them, and using their decorating services, you get to take it at the perfect pace and you're supported and cared for throughout it all. We can't wait to take every opportunity to return and relish in the memories made there; you're forever family there, and it's felt from the first time you visit!
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Kiersten Sent on 06/29/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue!

We had the BEST experience with having our wedding here. The venue itself is absolutely stunning and there are so many great options for ceremony spaces. It is also the perfect venue for any type of weather - rain or shine there is no stressing about your wedding day. The getting ready bridal suite was so spacious and beautiful. Dawn and Brian are the nicest people and their staff was exceptional. Having the “prop shop” is such a plus - we live out of state and didn’t have to worry about buying and bringing in all of our decor and furniture because it is all there for you! This venue is so organized with the planning process and know exactly how to make your day run smoothly. Every one of our guests commented on how beautiful the property and landscaping was. Having their preferred vendors list was also so nice because each vendor already knew how to best set up for the space. Communication with each person at this venue is prompt and they truly want to help you make your day happen the way you want it to. I am so grateful we chose to get married at Stoltzfus and HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone considering. Best choice we made!
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Talia Sent on 11/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible venue, highly recommend!

I don’t even know where to begin with how incredible this venue is. Dawn and Brian are absolutely amazing and have such a great team here at the Homestead. You can tell how much they genuinely care about their couples and how family-oriented they are! From our first visit to the venue, we felt so comfortable here and so excited for our wedding. They have also built the ultimate preferred vendor team that works together so well and makes the day run incredibly smoothly. You can feel the love as everyone we talked to about the Homestead is so excited to be a part of any Homestead wedding day! The staff went above and beyond every step of the way to ensure our day was amazing. Dawn and Brian both worked tirelessly to help us carry out our vision for our wedding day putting in many hours answering all our questions and making sure we felt prepared and excited. Everything was perfect for us thanks to both of them, the rest of the team, and our amazing Stoltzfus coordinator, Ginger! We had such a beautiful and stress-free day! Our guests raved about the gorgeous venue and how they had the best time exploring the property and being able to enjoy the lawn as well as both beautiful barns and everything in-between. Thank you so much to Dawn, Brian, Ginger, and the entire Stoltzfus Homestead team!
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Rodney Sent on 10/25/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Venue

Great venue with even greater staff & vendors. Can't recommend them enough!
Sara
Sara Sent on 10/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stoltzfus Homestead & Gardens is a 10/10!!

My husband and I were married here on June 17th. If you are considering booking Stoltzfus for your wedding, you will 100% not regret it. When I tell you everything was absolutely perfect, I mean it. From the day we booked our wedding date, Brian and Dawn (the owners) were so helpful, kind, and welcoming. Guests have been raving about how amazing everything was. The property is beautiful. There are so many little spaces for guests to mingle, play games, and enjoy their time during the reception. If you do choose to go with Stoltzfus, you will enjoy every minute of your wedding day and have absolutely no worries at all. I wish I can go back and relive our perfect day, all because of the amazing staff at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens!!
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Patricia Sent on 10/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome experience!

This is the best wedding venue with the best people! They did an amazing job for my daughter's wedding and we are so sad the day is over. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure a smooth perfect day and it's very evident they truly care about their couples. Thank you brian & dawn!!!!!!
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Triana Sent on 10/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Phenomenal

I really can not say enough about this venue, the thoughtful & amazing owners & the homestead staff. The entire experience was nothing short of what every bride should experience while planning their wedding. All my endless questions/ emails/concerns addressed immediately, the many helpful & extremely informative tips&emails from the owners throughout the planning, and the amazing wedding coordinator they pair you with. Every person who works at this venue goes above & beyond, but especially the owners & coordinator. There was a mix up with our cake vendor, and we were left with NO CAKE on our wedding day. Before I was even informed of this hiccup, the owner Brian went out to the grocery store and bought a little birthday cake for us. Our coordinator took off all of the confetti and made it a beautiful white "sweetheart" cake to make sure we at least had something to cut. That is the definition of going above & beyond for one of their couples & shows truly how genuine they are. This is such a beautiful venue with many new additions being added throughout the years! The bridal suite is also an absolute dream. I had the best time getting ready with my girls in it. My husband and I are so grateful we had our wedding here & even more grateful for the relationships we've gained because of it! Brian, Dawn, Chela especially, we love you guys so much & will always remember your kindness. ♡
Abby
Abby Sent on 08/05/2023
5 out of 5 rating

High Recommend! More than we could have imagined..

Simply incredible experience. Dawn, Brian, and Ginger made us feel like we were a part of their family from the get go. Everything flowed so amazing on the wedding day and the prep beforehand was thorough and made us feel like we had nothing to worry about. The property is beautiful and the amount of time they spend on the landscaping and getting the venue ready for the day was more than we could have expected. So many of our guests asked, " where did you guys find this place?! It is beautiful!!" The amount of space and different areas around the property give you so much flexibility for pictures, ceremony, and simply for guests to enjoy throughout your wedding celebrations. We really couldn't have imagined our day to turn out any better and so much credit is due to the Stoltzfus team and Ginger for everything that goes into it behind the scenes and for the way they treated us the entire time. Highly recommend!!!
-Abby and Drew
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Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens frequently asked questions

Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
The bar service starting price at Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
Stoltzfus Homestead and Gardens is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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