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William Allen Farm is a 200-year-old timber-frame barn on 52 acres in Pownal, Maine, about ten minutes from downtown Freeport and thirty minutes from Portland. We host one wedding per weekend, so the barn, the lawns, the pond and the bridal suite are yours from Friday through Sunday, with no one rushing you out the door.

Friday is for setting up the barn just the way you pictured it, then gathering for your rehearsal and rehearsal dinner right in the barn. Saturday is your wedding day. Sunday is a slow morning, a farewell brunch if you like, and an easy pack-up.

Say your vows by the pond or on the open lawn, then move inside for dinner and dancing under the chandeliers. The barn seats 170+ guests, so a tent is optional. There's a private bridal suite with its own bathroom and good light for hair and makeup, indoor guest restrooms, and parking for 75 cars with room for shuttles.

Athena's Cantina is our Preferred Partner for catering and bar. A wedding coordinator is required, and Kate connects you with one of her coordinators, so you never have to search for one.

Want every detail handled? Kate also owns Wedding Logistics of Maine. With full planning, she builds a vendor team around your style and budget, manages the contracts and timeline, and takes care of setup and cleanup, so you simply arrive and celebrate. Couples who book the farm receive a discounted planning rate.

Come walk the property with us. Request pricing and we'll send you our wedding guide.

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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?

$8,500

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

$8,500

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?

$8,500

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

$8,500

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

Bridal Suite
Parking

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

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

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

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

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
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Beer
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

May
November

Reviews of William Allen Farm

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Heidi Sent on 10/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply Amazing

Kate at William Allen Farm is very communicative (she was quick to answer every single question), incredibly professional, and the venue is simply beautiful and amazing.  We were blessed to have beautiful weather and had our ceremony outside, in a spot no one had used before, we broke the mold so to speak, but she was great in helping us figure it out.  She’s just amazing in all ways.  The property manager for the day of was just as high caliber.  Thanks to Kate and William Allen Farm, our day was perfect.
Vanessa
Vanessa Sent on 10/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

Our wedding at William Allen Farm was absolutely beautiful! Kate, the owner, is so helpful and knowledgeable - I don't think we could've pulled everything together without her! The barn and grounds are stunning at any time of year. If you're planning a wedding you have to check out William Allen Farm!
Katie
Katie Sent on 09/16/2022
5 out of 5 rating

absolutely beautiful barn wedding experience

We had our barn wedding at William Allen Farm and the wedding was absolutely beautiful. Of note, the ownership changed over in 2020 or so and is now under Kate Samson. Kate and her family are wonderful to work with and was always available and communicative throughout the planning process. You get the barn for the entire weekend- so we had our rehearsal dinner on site as well and we utilized the bridal suite for hair and makeup all day on the wedding day. The property is spacious and there are a lot of areas for the ceremony to make it unique. Kate was very flexible with letting us come early on site on Friday to set up and clean up Sunday. We hired their coordinator Ashlea, who exclusively works was WAF, whom I strongly recommend as she was instrumental in advising us where to set up our ceremony, how to set up the tables, etc etc. Of note, Kate offers clean up for an additional fee, which we did not utilize, but you may consider as it really makes things a lot easier. Like all barn weddings, you have to rent and bring everything on site; though for us this meant we got to set it up the way we want and really allow our creative vision to come to life. Overall the barn is gorgeous and beautiful, the property allows for a beautiful ceremony, and Kate is very easy to work with and a wonderful partner in creating your perfect wedding!
Olivia
Olivia Sent on 11/07/2021
5 out of 5 rating

William Allen is incredible!

William Allen was the PERFECT venue for our October 30th wedding! It was an absolutely gorgeous "blank slate", where we had use of the entire property and were able to bring in the best vendor team, with Kate's guidance and help. The flexibility was amazing, and Kate and Jim made sure everything went smoothly on the big day. Despite the pouring rain, our guests from all over the country RAVED about the wedding and the venue's beauty.

We are so happy that we chose William Allen and highly recommend it to anyone considering!
R
Robyn Sent on 01/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

William Allen Farm was the perfect venue for our wedding weekend! The barn is stunning and has so much character. The property was the perfect backdrop for all of the festivities and our photos looked amazing. We were married in early November, and were worried about it being too cold. We had nothing to worry about. The barn has an amazing heating system that kept everyone at a great temperature. The bridal suite is beautiful and huge. Heidi and Al were incredibly helpful during the planning process and during the wedding weekend. We really couldn’t imagine getting married any place else!
Logan
Logan Sent on 01/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible venue with incredible owners!

My husband and I were married at William Allen Farm on September 7, 2019. Not only was it the most gorgeous backdrop for our ceremony and reception, but Heidi was such a wonderful person to work with. From the very start we knew we were in great hands with Heidi and WAF. Most of our vendors had worked there before with nothing but glowing reviews. It was so nice to be married at an established venue and with Heidi’s expertise. The bridal suite and bathroom amenities were above any other Maine barn venue and our guests were happy and impressed. If I had to do it all over again Heidi and WAF would be our first pick again.
S
Stephanie Sent on 11/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Everything we could have wanted and more

The William Allen Farm was the first and only venue we visited. We knew immediately that this was the place for our big day, not just because of the beautiful barn and grounds, but because of how wonderful Heidi and Allen are. Unbelievably responsive, welcoming, and truly cared about our experience. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect with amazing fall foliage. The barn was beautiful, rustic yet still very elegant with the chandeliers and rented drapes. Every space and piece of the property came into play. The groomsman enjoyed drinks up in the loft pre-ceremony, we had cocktail hour with cornhole and then a fire pit on the grounds, the woods further out made a perfect backdrop for an intimate photo shoot, and obviously the barn itself was great for dinner and dancing. Our guests are still talking about it!!!

Photos below by the talented Mark Spooner
Janna
Janna Sent on 11/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Spectacular wedding reception

My husband and I had our wedding reception at this beautiful property this summer. We were so lucky to be able to work with Heidi and Allen (the owners). They were gracious and helpful throughout the entire planning. Heidi is always available when a question arises. The property itself is so well maintained and a perfect place for your wedding photos. We had the most incredible reception thanks to them and their wonderful property!
D
Danielle Sent on 10/06/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience for family and friends!

When we first stepped onto the property at William Allen Farm and spoke with the owners Heidi and Al we knew that it was the perfect place to have our wedding. The barn is spacious with a new dancing floor and a loft area. We were married on September 21st with 150 guests and we had enough space to have a seated dinner, a kids activity table in the back of the barn, and the DJ in the loft to help create a larger dance floor. The bar is built into the barn and can be used during an outside cocktail hour as well as an inside reception. The grounds are beautiful – perfectly manicured with multiple spaces to have your ceremony on site. Since there is a sound ordnance, everyone must be off the property at 10PM, which was OK for our guests since we started at 3:30 and anyone who wanted to go out took the shuttle back to hotels and bars in Portland. I would recommend this place for any couple looking to have an outdoor Maine wedding, but with a classic barn vibe. Overall, it was a great experience for everyone!
Emily
Emily Sent on 07/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

incredible!!

Heidi and Al went above and beyond for us during our wedding and while we were planning. We are incredibly grateful for their beautiful space and steadfast presence. It was 95 degrees with 69% humidity on my day but Heidi and Al did everything they could to cool us down and it was STILL beautiful and everyone still enjoyed themselves immensely. Would absolutely recommend.
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Awards

45
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Dan Walker Music Dan Walker Music Wedding Bands

Amazing wedding venue and wonderful people!

Above & Beyond Catering Above & Beyond Catering Wedding Caterers

All we can say is "WOW"! We love WAF and their staff. They are professional, yet very approachable. Very easy going and fun. They care deeply about their clients and their venue. The barn and the grounds are just gorgeous and hands down a beautiful place to say "I do"! It is an absolute honor to be able to cater in their barn and be part of such amazing memories for our clients. Two thumbs up .. all the way for WAF!

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William Allen Farm frequently asked questions

William Allen Farm includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Parking
William Allen Farm includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at William Allen Farm includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by William Allen Farm for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
William Allen Farm offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
William Allen Farm offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
William Allen Farm offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
William Allen Farm is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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