The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern is a wedding venue located in Spring Mills, Pennsylvania. This charming property is situated on a 33-acre nature reserve, only a short drive from State College in Central Pennsylvania. Couples have access to various locations on the property to say “I do,” hold a cocktail hour, set up outdoor activities, and more. You and your guests can also stroll along the banks of Penns Creek and on a wooden boardwalk extending into the reserve.

Facilities and Capacity

This classic, Amish-built, post-and-beam timber barn features 3,500 square feet of event space. Couples and their guests can enjoy the barn’s large wrap-around deck and covered balcony, offering scenic views of the tadpole pond and wildlife areas. Couples renting this venue for their special day will have access to tables and chairs for 175 guests indoors. In addition, there’s space for 250 guests outdoors on the nature preserve grounds. The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern also includes the following amenities:

• A 1964 Vintage Bambi Airstream
• Bar
• Barn decorations and supplies to add some flare and provide a personal touch
• Catering area and a full commercial kitchen
• Newly installed indoor restrooms

Services Offered

The barn can accommodate a range of wedding-related events, like engagement parties, showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Power for the barn is supplied by a 10-kilowatt solar array, and the venue offers full recycling, ensuring a lighter carbon footprint for your wedding. The event space’s helpful team strives to make your big day as seamless as possible. The Historic Barn @ Cooke Tavern also offers the following services:

• Getting ready room
• Parking
• Pet-friendly areas
• Wheelchair access

History

In 2005, the barn, based on a photo that was taken prior to 1913, was constructed by a local Amish crew. Combining history with modern construction, it was built on the original 1808 foundation of the Cooke Tavern barn.