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The Maine Barns offer two unique and exquisitely appointed wedding venues, both just 25 minutes from Portland: Walnut Hill and Flanagan Farm. Both properties merge elegance, modern convenience, private and stunning grounds, and impeccably restored barns suitable for celebrations ranging from 50-250 guests.

Weddings at both of our venues include use of the entire property, including overnight accommodations in the farmhouse for 10-12 guests from Thursday through Sunday. For couples interested in a Sunday wedding, it is possible to shift the dates to Friday to Monday depending on the weekend.

You are welcome to host your ceremony and reception on site, as well as also rehearsal dinner, welcome drinks, and even a farewell brunch if you'd like. Past couples have shared that being able to make themselves totally at home with family and friends allowed them to truly soak up all of the "little moments" around the big day, from morning yoga with friends in the barn to late night around the fire pit with family.

Additionally, both Flanagan Farm and Walnut Hill are among the closest wedding venues to Portland, at just 25 minutes drive, so many couples love that they can combine the best of Portland (including hotels or rental homes for guests) with the natural beauty of an elevated indoor/outdoor setting for their wedding weekend.

In terms of wedding planning, catering, and rentals, we have a list of preferred vendors who know our properties very well in each category and who have executed brilliantly with us many times. In our experience, every couple has a different vision for their weekend, so we leave choices like rentals, decor, overall design, and menu selections up to you, so that you can bring your precise vision to life. We do respectfully require that couples work with a professional planner or day-of coordinator to help bring their weekend together.

One of the other unique things about marrying at Flanagan Farm is that you'll have the opportunity to do some good, just by celebrating with us! Through our Love/Give program, we donate a share of our proceeds from every wedding to organizations that are making a difference for Maine’s people and places.

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about each property.

Flanagan Farm - Flanagan Farm hosts exquisite events year round. With two magnificent barns set on 66 pastoral acres, Flanagan Farm is versatile and accommodating—designed to take advantage of Maine’s four seasons—be it the open-air freshness of spring and summer or the crisp light and cozy warmth of fall and winter. Flanagan Farm offers an unforgettable backdrop to host your event, whether it is an intimate gathering, an all out bash, or the wonderful options in between.

Walnut Hill - The serene and beautifully manicured estate-like grounds of Walnut Hill offer an intimate setting to host your event between May - November. Located in the desirable town of North Yarmouth, the custom-designed gardens and four green acres provide an enchanting setting for your celebration. The attached 19th-century barn and farmhouse have been painstakingly restored and renovated to capture the charm of time past while simultaneously offering modern amenities to facilitate flawless events.

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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?

$15,000

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

$10,500

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Parking

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of The Barn at Flanagan Farm

Michaela
Michaela Sent on 07/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

We loved every moment!

We can't imagine our wedding celebrations anywhere other than Flanagan Farm! We fell in love with Flanagan immediately when we visited and we both knew it was the perfect venue to showcase the beauty and history of Maine while also having the freedom to design and curate our wedding weekend in a way that reflected us and our relationship.

Essie and Mike have put so much thought into the design, aesthetic, and layout of Flanagan Farm and were so available to assist with any questions, provide vendor recommendations, and check in to make sure we were feeling prepared over the two years we worked with them - they made us feel so comfortable and excited!

We loved that we were the only wedding for the weekend and that we had access to the property from Thursday - Sunday. It helped us ease into the wedding celebrations and not feel rushed. We also really enjoyed having our wedding party stay with us onsite at the farm house. We even hosted a small wedding party and family gathering on Thursday night to kickoff the wedding weekend, and we're so grateful Flanagan provides such a beautiful space for multiple gatherings throughout the weekend.

Truly, don't look any further than Flanagan - you will be in great hands with Essie and Mike and have such a beautiful wedding weekend that you'll remember forever. We couldn't be happier and Flanagan will always have a special place in our hearts.
Charlotte
Charlotte Sent on 07/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best!

The Barn at Flanagan Farm was truly a dream venue. It is serene, beautiful, and feels natural but polished at the same time. Our guests couldn't stop raving about what a gorgeous setting it was, from the Ceremony Grove to the wonderfully-preserved barn. It was the perfect venue for our elegant but understated wedding. It was also so convenient to be able to stay on-site in the farmhouse - we felt like we were welcoming our guests to our home! Not to mention, the farmhouse itself is well-appointed, beautifully decorated, and comfortable. We loved staying there. Mike, Essie, Kate, and the whole Flanagan Farm team were so communicative and wonderful to work with throughout the entire planning process. If I could give them more than 5 stars, I would! Flanagan Farm is pure magic and you will NOT regret booking this venue.
Nicole
Nicole Sent on 10/10/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding Venue

The Barn on Flanagan Farm is the most perfect wedding venue. When starting the venue search I knew I wanted a barn for a more rustic feel. I reached out to the previous owner, Gail Landry, she was so personal and easy to communicate. When she stepped down, Mike and Essie took over (they were actually married at Flanagan Farm) Essie kept in constant touch throughout planning a wedding during a pandemic, kept me informed on the ever changing guidelines in Maine, even helped figure out a plan B in case I couldn't get married this year. The farmhouse attached was gorgeous including the couples cottage, it housed our entire wedding party and our dog. The ceremony grove with the birch arbor was breath taking and the barn where we had our reception was just perfect. To top it all off the venue comes with the most amazing property manager, Jean, who looked after myself, husband, dog, and wedding party like we were her own kids. I cannot recommend this venue enough.
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Robyn Sent on 10/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Barn at Flanagan Farm

The Barn at Flanagan Farm ended up being everything that we hoped for on our wedding day. We first visited the farm in the winter in the middle of an ice storm and were still struck by how beautiful a location it was. We ended up getting married there in July and it was immaculate in the summer. We loved that the wedding party was able to stay on-site in the farmhouse --- it really made the day a lot more relaxing and seamless. The property manager Jean was awesome --- she really helped direct all of our vendors on the wedding day and make sure that everything went smoothly!
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Taylor Sent on 10/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Venue!

This venue was everything we were looking for! The ability to have the venue starting on Thursday is extremely helpful and makes the wedding weekend less stressful.
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Janelle Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We booked the Barn on Walnut Hill for our wedding weekend and we could not have had a more perfect venue for our event. We loved the ability to have guests stay on the property for our day, and it allowed us to have our out of town guests be closer to us, and was incredibly comforting. We loved the house- its stunning, comfortable, and well kept. We LOVED the barn- it's unique and allows you to be creative with your own tastes while also being stunning enough to not have to decorate it really at all- its already gorgeous! We loved the ceremony site- it was peaceful, woodsy and romantic for our vows. We truly cannot thank Gail and the team for being incredibly flexible and accommodating. We're going to seriously miss this venue! Thank you so much!! 10/10!
Sammy
Sammy Sent on 10/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
i can't imagine a more beautiful venue and more well appointed. gail is a class act and our wedding was so much more memorable because of gail and this setting.
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Leigh Sent on 07/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you want a rustic or elegant barn setting 20 minutes from downtown Portland that is stress-free with tons of flexibility, Flanagan is just for you. Gail and Jean were our fairy godmothers, no joke. First of all, Gail (the owner) was so enthusiastic about our wedding - she was a joy to work with and so warm and loving. She made things happen, like finding us a ladder so we could decorate without having a lug everything from our home state. Jean, who was with us from start to finish on our wedding day, was so accommodating and took care of everything so that we could focus on soaking in the day.

We chose Flanagan because we knew it would be easy - unlike everywhere else we looked, it was a venue we could have for four days, so there was no rushing around to set up and break down our ceremony and reception to accommodate other weddings. We could host everything in one place which saved us money, from the welcome parties to the post-wedding brunch. Most importantly, it provided an insanely beautiful setting which reduced the need to spend money on flowers and decorations, and also a blank canvas that we could decorate in any way we wanted (i.e.: we could nail whatever we wanted into the walls and beams of the barn). And, they thought of EVERYTHING: the house was completely kitted out with anything we could possibly need and provided very comfortable accommodations for 12 with daily housekeeping if we wanted it. The beautiful new smaller barn which we used for our rehearsal dinner provided an equally beautiful rain plan for our ceremony should we have needed it. The barn was air conditioned, and the outdoor ceremony site and barn were outfitted with a great sound system that were used to amplify our ceremony and speeches, as well as music. You do need to bring in your own vendors here, but it allowed us to paint the entire picture from start to finish, without being locked into someone else’s vision. It is a truly magical setting and we can't recommend it enough!
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User2494189 Sent on 01/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We held our rehearsal dinner, wedding and reception in June at the Barn on Walnut Hill and we could not have been happier with the venue.

The entire venue has a rustic elegance and country charm. There is no need to leave this property as you can host your rehearsal dinner, do your first look photos, ceremony, cocktails and reception all in one place. The beautifully designed and furnished farmhouse provided lodging for the weekend for our immediate family (12 people) and quickly felt like home. We enjoyed waking up to make breakfast in the large farm kitchen, grilling on the back porch for lunch...playing pickle-ball in the back yard, etc. For the wedding day, the venue offers lots of great photo ops right on the property...which allowed us more time with our family and guests! The grounds were beautifully maintained and full of colorful blooms... perfect for an outdoor ceremony and cocktail hour. The Barn comfortably held 12 large farm tables leaving an appropriately sized dance floor for a reception guest count of 100.

The owner was always very responsive and accommodating leading up to the event and the groundskeeper and housekeeper were available to us and helpful in addressing any questions or concerns we had while we were there.

I would highly recommend this venue!
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User2492967 Sent on 01/04/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We had a large wedding ceremony and reception at the barn (200 people), and it couldn't have been a more perfect location. The ceremony spot nestled in a grove of trees was intimate and felt magical especially with the late afternoon sun speckling through the branches. Plenty of room for cocktails outside of the tent, dinner under a tent, and dancing in the barn. Although I'm not sure our rain plan of doing the ceremony in the barn would have worked given the size of our group--if you had a smaller number of guests, it would have been fine. Lani and Gail were joys to work with and made the entire process so easy. Lani also gave a ton of recommendations for vendors she had worked with in the past and venue-specific suggestions (like the types of lights that worked well, how others had set up the band in the past, etc.)--and everything was the right decision. Highly recommended!
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The Barn at Flanagan Farm frequently asked questions

The Barn at Flanagan Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
The space offered by The Barn at Flanagan Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
The Barn at Flanagan Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Barn at Flanagan Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Barn at Flanagan Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Barn at Flanagan Farm offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Tables
The Barn at Flanagan Farm is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.8 in value.

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