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Reception
$4,500 starting price
Reception
$4,500 starting price

About

On WeddingWire since 2016

Zigbone Farm Retreat is a stunning wedding and event venue nestled in the rolling hills and valleys of the Catoctin Mountains, near both Gettysburg, Pennsylvania and Frederick, Maryland -- and only one hour from Washington DC and Baltimore. The 100-acre farm features beautifully and naturally restored historic farmhouses and breathtaking views, all combining into a stunning backdrop for your celebration.

History

The Torfs-Leibman family bought the old Rocca farm in 2009 with the vision of transforming its historic buildings and 100 rolling acres into a working farm and nature-inspired retreat complex for celebrations. Today, the vision is realized: the old farmhouse is now the three-story, luxurious ZigBone Eco-Lodge; the springhouse is the romantic, timber-framed Bridal Cottage; and the rambling four-car garage is the Event Hall with an attached, wooden-beamed outdoor pavilion with sky lights and chandeliers. Sheep, goats, chickens, and barn cats have their run of the pastures. A 16-bed vegetable garden produces fresh produce for guests and friends and family. Guests call this place "magical," a "fairy tale," "stunning." We call it ZigBone Farm Retreat -- our dream come true.

Accommodations

Zigbone Farm Retreat offers overnight accommodations for up to 25 people on your wedding weekend. The three-story Zigbone Eco-Lodge sleeps up to 23 people and features an eat-in kitchen, hardwood floors, large dining room, and luxurious, light-filled sleeping rooms. It has a two-story log cabin at its center with a historic brick addition on one side and a naturally-built addition on the other, and stone terraces, porches, and patios all around. The Bridal Cottage sleeps up to three people, is handicapped accessible, and features high, wooden-beam ceilings, paned windows, hardwood floors, private deck, a sleeping alcove, and a writing nook.

Event Spaces

Zigbone Farm Retreat offers both indoor and outdoor spaces for an unforgettable ceremony and reception. Outdoor spaces -- wisteria covered stone terraces, timber-framed covered patios, old stone walls, gardens exploding with brightly-colored flowers, wrought-iron gazebos -- provide perfect backdrops for an outdoor ceremony on the back lawn. Guests can then move into the Event Hall and under the covered pavilion for dinner and dancing.

Capacity

The venue can hold weddings of up to 150 guests, and provides overnight accommodations for a total of 25 people.

Services

Zigbone Farm Retreat offers many services and packages to meet your needs, from a three-day wedding weekend to an a la carte wedding day tailored to your vision. The venue is available to host ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, and engagement parties. The wedding-related services include:

  • Event manager
  • Your choice of vendors (we only provide recommendations)
  • Overnight accommodations for up to 25 guests
  • A covered outdoor pavilion (no need to rent a tent!)
  • An indoor hall
  • Chairs and round tables, including set up and break down
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Rehearsal dinners spaces
  • Parking
  • We're pet friendly
  • Wheelchair access
  • Hi-Speed Internet
  • and much more!





  • LGBTQ+-owned
  • Woman-owned

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?

$4,500

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

$4,500

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
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Inn/B&B

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Tables
Tents

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December
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Reviews of Zigbone Farm Retreat

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Zigbone Farm is described as a magical and stunning wedding venue that exceeds expectations. Reviewers praise the beautiful property, accommodations, and flexibility that the venue offers. The property manager, Lynn, is commended for her helpfulness and ensuring a smooth experience. Guests are impressed with the overall atmosphere and amenities, and express their gratitude to Zigbone for providing a wonderful stay and creating lovely memories.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Zigbone Farm is described as a magical and stunning wedding venue that exceeds expectations. Reviewers praise the beautiful property, accommodations, and flexibility that the venue offers. The property manager, Lynn, is commended for her helpfulness and ensuring a smooth experience. Guests are impressed with the overall atmosphere and amenities, and express their gratitude to Zigbone for providing a wonderful stay and creating lovely memories.

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5.0/5 9 reviews
Google
4.8/5 105 reviews
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Matt K. Sent on 11/20/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

We had our 120-person wedding at Zigbone this past September and we were absolutely blown away. It was the *perfect* venue for us and our guests. We had about 20 folks stay on-site with us, and it was the most magical weekend that we could have ever imagined. We can't recommend Zigbone enough!
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Phyllis Z. Sent on 06/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Weekend Wedding

My daughter and son-in-law had their wedding here this past weekend. What a gorgeous venue. Everything was perfect! This place is magical. All her guests couldn’t stop raving about this place. The views and ambiance were amazing Thank you so much for everything. It was a perfect wedding weekend.
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Kat L. Sent on 10/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Weekend Wedding Bliss!

Let me just say that Zigbone Farm is truly a magical place. I honestly had the best weekend of my life celebrating our wedding at Zigbone. This venue offers so much more than a traditional wedding venue. The property is absolutely stunning. The accommodations on the property sleep 25 guests. The photos of this house DO NOT do it justice. We knew we wanted a weekend getaway vibe for our closest friends and Zigbone provides exactly that. We were able to host 20+ of our friends for the weekend, we were able to use the outdoor pizza oven for our rehearsal dinner on Friday night, and everyone was able to hang out all weekend without strict guidelines of when the reception had to start and end. The bridal/honeymoon suite on the property is perfect for getting ready and on site hair and makeup and then doubled as a private escape for us at the end of our wedding night. There is so much flexibility with vendors you can bring in and what you can do here. This is not an all-inclusive venue. However, I liked that I could personalize our wedding experience without being locked in to specific vendors and timelines. Our guests could not stop raving about how beautiful the house, the property, and the reception space were. The labor of love that went into making Zigbone what it is today is evident in every single detail. There are countless spots inside and outside for gorgeous wedding portraits as well. Lynn, the property manager and coordinator, was so helpful and such a calming, welcoming energy all weekend. She was present whenever we needed her and made sure everything ran smoothly. We had rain Saturday afternoon and Lynn and Duke were ready to set up ceremony chairs the moment the rain stopped so we could still have our outdoor ceremony on time. On Saturday morning she even brought animal crackers to let our guests feed the goats on the farm! Investing such a large amount of money into a single weekend is so scary for many couples, but having our wedding at Zigbone Farm was the BEST decision we made and worth every single penny. If you are on the fence, I encourage you to go visit and meet Lynn. You will feel magic for yourself.
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Zigbone Farm Retreat frequently asked questions

Zigbone Farm Retreat includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Zigbone Farm Retreat for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
Zigbone Farm Retreat offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Zigbone Farm Retreat offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Zigbone Farm Retreat offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Zigbone Farm Retreat offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Tables
  • Tents
Zigbone Farm Retreat 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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