Alyson's Orchard Reviews

The minute we stepped foot into the orchard we knew it was for us. This was the first place on our list and had no need to search any further.
The owners and venue coordinator went above and beyond to give us the wedding of our dreams. Communication is key and there was never any concern throughout our planning process right up to the ceremony. Our coordinator was great in creating a timeline with flexibility just in case the weather didn’t cooperate. What stood out to us and spoke volume was it was clear that she lives for what she does. It wasn’t just a job. Receiving that kind support and energy squashes any stress and anxiety.
The day of our wedding was beautiful and truly a day we will never forget. Our friends and family had a fantastic time. Take in every moment because your day is over before you know it.
Step foot into Alyson’s Orchard. You’ll fall in love like we did.

The new management worked exceptionally hard to make our special day happen. On a popular wedding weekend they were able to manage our event like it was the only one. We received exceptional service while there. I would recommend this venue for your event. It is a gorgeous location that brings joy to you and your guests.

We got married on our 10th anniversary at Alyson's because it is the place we went on our very first date! The weather wasn't on our side, but Kelly at Alyson's was! She made some quick decisions on chair covers and hand towels to make sure our guests had a dry place to sit. She picked up decorations that the wind blew over and she got all guests settled before she came and go us to head over to our ceremony site. She did all of this with the most calm and happy demeanor and helped make what could have been a very stressful situation, calm and happy! I would also like to comment on the guy that drove the tractor drawn Carriage. I don't remember his name, but he was just the nicest person and SO helpful. He thought of details like which direction I wanted to face when I arrive, but he brought a hand towel to flip over the row boat and wipe it all down before we got in. He never made us feel rushed and was just genuinely nice to talk with! We didn't have our reception there because our guest list was so small, but the name of the reception space is literally the first & last name of my husband so it was destined to have our ceremony there!! And they gave us the entire day to do whatever we wanted and we even had the use of the bridal suite to get ready when we just paid for the elopement ceremony! It turned out so beautiful and couldn't have done it without the helping hands of everyone there! It was truly a special day! And no matter the direction you face, there is Always a good backdrop for taking photos! Thank you to Diala Photography & Film for capturing our moment!

Alyson’s gave us the wedding of our dreams! From our first tour with Fran to coordinating with Kelly, each step we felt taken care of. The orchard is beautiful and the reception hall was the perfect size. We had to postpone our wedding due to Covid and they gave us zero hassle. We got so many compliments from our guests about how beautiful everything was. Alyson’s is such a special place to us and we’re so happy we chose to get married there.

Our wedding was beyond anything we could have imagined. We held our winter wonderland wedding inside the orchard room on February 15, 2020. Kelly was an invaluable asset to our wedding day - she was flexible and helpful and reassuring to all of us all throughout our year of planning and the day of. She made sure everything went off without a hitch and even made some miracles happen. We chose Alyson's for the beautiful backdrop and amazing service and it did not disappoint.

Alyson's Orchard was everything we dreamed our wedding could be and more! Kelly was amazing in guiding us through the process with information, advice, vendor recommendations, organizing and answering our many questions! On the weekend and day of the wedding, she was incredible in coordinating everything! Alyson's was so beautiful and special, all of our guests were in awe at the beauty and charm of Alyson's! We loved everything about our experience here!

Our wedding was in June of 2019. The venue was gorgeous in and out. Fran and her staff were exceptional. They were professional, courteous, prompt, and family like. They take great pride in making their venue the best. We looked long and hard for a venue, nothing compared with this venue. It was reasonable in price. We had 94 people attend our wedding. If we had a question, Fran had a good answer, with many options. Fran is the master in charge and does a very good job. The choices of food vendors for our rehearsal dinner and the wedding date were outstanding. Everyone loved the food and the gelato bar. It was served with experience. I used her suggestions for flowers and vera flora farms provided gorgeous flowers. Our families had great fun decorating the day before and Fran and her staff were helpful to say the least. Everything Alyson's Orchard said they would do they did with a flair. We would unequivocally recommend this venue and the people that go with it. Outstanding!

We chose Alyson's Orchard as our wedding location due to it's pure beauty! We greatly enjoyed working with Fran and Kelly to help plan the big day. Everyone was so helpful and quick to respond to any inquiries. The reception deck that overlooks the pond with the willow trees is simply stunning. Our guests loved having cocktail hour out there! The Orchard Room is perfect on its own but the magic that you can create by working with their recommended vendors (we worked with Holly Long of Naturally Elegant Designs) is other-worldly. What really sold us on Alyson's was the fact that the orchard is pet-friendly and even one of the lodges allows pets. We have a dog and it was important to us to have a place we could return to, stay at, and share in with our furry family member. We took a few days after the wedding to enjoy the grounds. We enjoyed lounging by Sarma's Pond (also where we were married). It was very special and will continue to be a sentimental spot for us as we can thrown down a picnic blanket and watch the sunset at the very spot we said, "I do".
We highly recommend Alyson's Orchard for any event!

Alyson's was the absolute perfect venue for us. In the planning stages, it was quickly apparent that Fran was dedicated to making our wedding a truly special day. Her attention to the fine details is unmatched and she seemingly thinks of everything. We were prepared to be stressed with the planning stages - but thanks to Fran, that really never happened.

Our families stayed on site utilizing both wings of the Foster Farmhouse, as well as the Rochambeau Lodge. Being able to have everyone close by was awesome and made our Friday night rehearsal dinner at the lodge (for 80 people) a special event.

Our wedding day itself couldn't have had better weather for a ceremony at Sarma's Pond - there wasn't a cloud in the sky! The backdrop of the pond, orchard, and mountains in the distance was picture perfect. For the reception, Fran was right there throughout to ensure the night went exactly how we had envisioned it.

Following the wedding, a lot of our guests told us how amazed they were at how perfect everything had gone. We got a ton of comments regarding how we had "thought of everything." All that credit should really go to Fran, Kelly, and the whole team at Alyson's. It was their hard work and attention to detail that really made the difference.

We had our wedding at Alyson’s Orchard on May 26th. We decided that it was the perfect place to get married as soon as we laid eyes on the rows of gorgeous apple trees. Fran and Kelly were extremely helpful from the beginning, showing us every part of the property, and continued to be helpful in telling us about vendors. They made sure that our wedding day went off smoothly, and the place looked beautiful for our special day. Our guests were very impressed with the location and told us that it was the most beautiful wedding they had been to. If you’re looking for the perfect wedding, this is the venue for you!

We just had our Wedding In May (2019) at Aylson's Orchard, and it was incredible! Fran and Kelly were so amazing throughout the whole process, in planning, meeting with us (and our families) multiple times, answering our (many) emails/calls - they made the planning process so smooth. And then the day of - they were there and helping the whole day/night! And the actual Orchard - We fell in love the moment we saw it, and the actual wedding there was more beautiful than we could have imagined. Just the spot - the ponds, and the views, and the orchard rows was just incredible! It was really a dream come true!

I hired Alyson's Orchard for our wedding in May 2020. Fran has been such pleasure to work with so far - super easy going, nice and very responsive in emails! So far, my experience with them has been excellent and I cannot wait to see what's to come for my big day.

Where do I begin?! I first found Alyson’s on the The Knot. The photos were enough for me to decide this was the place, but we still had to come by for a visit. We visited Alyson’s in June last year. We met with Fran and she was such a delight and extremely knowledgeable with everything wedding related! She gave us a tour and a packet filled with everything we would need to get started with planning our wedding at Alyson’s. Planning from California was certainly a challenge but Fran was there for us every step of the way! We also stayed at the Farmhouse during our wedding weekend, which was also amazing! We felt right at home as soon as we walked in! Our wedding day went off with no issues what so ever. Alyson’s, along with all the vendors (which are all listed on Alyson’s website) were wonderful in ensuring our day was perfect! I would recommend this place to anyone who is getting married. ALL the wedding sites are simply jaw dropping gorgeous but we went with Sarma’s Pond. I am beyond happy we chose to make Alyson’s the spot for our special day!

Alyson's is the absolute best! We had our wedding on September 7th and it was everything that we ever imagined! We had our ceremony down at Sarma's Pond and on a sunny day I don't think any location could beat it. It makes for awesome pictures, they catered to us with bringing food to the wedding site during pictures. The reception hall was just as beautiful, we had 170 people in the room and it didn't even seem packed. We could not be happier with our big day and Alyson's made it all happen, Fran is the best of the best at helping Plan!

Alyson's is the most beautiful setting. Fran was extremely helpful in planning and executing your vision. The lodging was convenient for family and the wedding party to stay close. The Orchard Room is lovely and modern. The pricing was quite reasonable. I really cannot rate this location highly enough!

We had an INCREDIBLE outdoor orchard wedding at Alyson's! Fran and her staff went above and beyond for us and made our wildest wedding dreams come true. They were incredibly professional and detail oriented the whole time, completely understood our vision, and worked tirelessly to make it possible. They dealt with impending thunderstorms while setting up our outdoor wedding - we were stunned and touched by their commitment. Despite potential thunderstorms they made everything work and were so flexible and committed. We ended up with a wedding more beautiful than we could have imagined. The pond was a magical place for the ceremony, and the orchard felt like Tuscany for dinner. Could not recommend Alyson's more strongly!!!

Alysons orchard is a very beautiful place to get married me and my husband loved where we got married and everyone was so helpful.

My husband and I had the best experience having our wedding at Alyson’s Orchard. On our first visit there, the venue coordinator, Fran, showed us around and gave us all of the information we needed. After meeting her, we knew we wanted to work with her. She was so helpful, nice, welcoming, and knew everything about weddings. Along the way, she helped us plan our entire wedding. I was able to go to her with any question or problem and she fixed it instantly. She was always available and responded right away. She was also very helpful in making my vision come to life. Anything I wanted to do at the venue, she helped me with and made accommodations for it. Since our wedding, every person has talked about how amazing Alyson’s was. It was beyond beautiful and so fun to have a wedding at. For the wedding party, the lodging is so much fun to have a nice weekend away! Our entire wedding party loved staying at the lodges together and spending the whole weekend celebrating my husband and I. Having my wedding at Alyson’s Orchard was the best decision I ever made!! I can’t wait to go apple picking or have a picnic there each year to celebrate our marriage. It is nice to have a venue that you can go back to each year.

Alyson's Orchard was absolutely perfect for our wedding! The location is truly beautiful and our guests could not stop saying so. We had a breathtaking outdoor ceremony and a gorgeous reception inside the hall. The hall also served as a backup for the ceremony in case of rain which, thankfully, we did not need. Fran and her staff were nothing but extremely pleasant, organized and helpful throughout our entire planning process and on the day of. Fran has great working relationships with the local vendors and every logistical aspect went over flawlessly. Alyson's also offers some fantastic on-site lodging where we and the wedding party stayed all weekend.. lots of fun! We would do it all over again at Alyson's without the slightest hesitation!

Alyson’s Orchard was the perfect venue for our September wedding. My husband and I are minimalists at heart so during our venue search we were looking for a place with such breathtaking beauty, minimal decorations would be required and Alyson’s was our place. With panoramic views from wherever you are in the orchard, our photographer captured some truly amazing shots. The reception hall was just as gorgeous, a post and beam design and a lit up back porch over looking a pond that our guests would not stop raving about. Alyson’s also has some lodging on site which we rented for labor day weekend. We were able to have all of our closest friends and family stay on site making this a weekend for the books. Fran, the event coordinator, was great in providing recommendations to vendors, ensuring we were on the ball, and was very flexible in our planning process. I would recommend this venue to anyone! Can't wait to visit for apple picking every year!

We drove up to Alyson's on a cold wet day with no idea of what we were about to see.
When we walked inside the building we knew it was the place for us. Meeting with Fran was great! She knew what to ask us and to kind of guide us through the whole thing, THANK GAWD, cuz we had no idea what we were doing. She had one of the guys bring us around by wagon to all the ceremony sites and we were in love!!!
As luck would have it, it rained only about three times all summer, and our wedding day was one of them. But no worries, we talked with Fran that morning and we just moved everything inside. It came out wonderfully!!!
There is a suite for the bride to get ready, upstairs, away from all the guests and groom. This is AMAZING to have!!!
Heidi was our person of contact for the day and she was GREAT! She even made sure I didn't have lipstick on my teeth before I walk down the isle! What service!!!! Seriously, they were there helping to make sure the whole day, and night went according to plan. This isn't a place where you just rent a room and good luck, they make sure everything runs smoothly and truly help.
They take the worry, well most of it, out of so much! They make you feel like you are family and welcome you in.

Alyson’s was amazing for our wedding. It was as stress free as could be. The location alone is perfect. Fran helped in every way possible and I everyone at the orchard was accommodating and helpful. We chose most vendors from their preferred list which made everything very simple. We also stayed at the Rochambeau lodge with our wedding party and it was perfect. Definitely a weekend to remember and wouldn’t change a thing!

Alyson's orchard was a beautiful place for my daughters wedding. Fran and her staff were amazing making sure all of the small details were met for my daughter and daughter in law. Right down to the food and "Tom" and his crew taking down the outside decorations. Could not have asked for a better organization to help with this celebration. Thank you all

My now husband and I were lucky enough to win this amazing venue at a bridal show hosted by Alyson's Orchard themselves. From the day we started working with Fran we knew that we were extremely lucky, not only were we saving a huge cost, but we got an AMAZING venue, and worked with some really great people. Fran and her team of staff were above and beyond anything I could've imagined. Every silly little question I had or moments of panic and stress, Fran was right there answering me promptly and always reassuring me that everything was going to be great. As for the Orchard itself - it was BREATHTAKING. I'm still getting compliments from guests on how gorgeous of a venue it is! There are so many ceremony sites outside to choose from, and they are all equally so beautiful. Our wedding was everything I wanted it to be and so much more thanks to Alyson's Orchard!

I couldn't think of a finer venue for our special day! When we set out to find our venue we only knew we wanted to have our wedding outdoors. After meeting Fran for the first time, we realized having the ceremony outside was the key for us, having the reception in an air conditioned hall was an even better idea in the heat of summer.

From Fran's helpfulness throughout the entire process (we live out of town, and every recommendation Fran had for a vendor was spot-on) to the natural beauty of the orchard grounds, to the ease and affordability of the lodge and farmhouse accommodations -- we couldn't ask for more. It was a fantastic experience and everyone was so kind and helpful. We were even able to have our baker use the in-season fruit from the orchard for our dessert bar. There were so many little details that allowed us to customize our day and it really added up to a wedding weekend that was uniquely "us."

My favorite part is that we get to go back and visit Fran and the beautiful orchard in season. I really can't speak highly enough about the venue, the helpful staff and the wonderful lodging -- which was a real bonus for us with so many folks coming in from different regions.

I got married at Alyson's on May 27th and my wedding was so magical! We LOVED getting married here. Fran is the angel that helps you from start to finish to help guide the planning of the wedding and providing support. I'm actually sad that getting married ends our communication with Fran!! :) The orchard is absolutely beautiful. I loved everything about my experience at Alyson's. I would highly recommend getting married here if you want a rustic, nature filled, beautiful New England spot.

Fran and Heidi made our day absolutely perfect! Fran helped us plan all the details and was always very responsive when I emailed her a million questions! Heidi helped us on the day of and made everything run smoothly. Overall we had an amazing day! Plus the venue is absolutely breathtaking inside the reception hall and all over the grounds at Alysons!!!

You will love this venue. Fran is amazing. Her staff is the best. They even made sure our wheelchair ramp was updated for our handicapped family.

The property is beyond beautiful. This is the best venue in NH.

I cannot express how thrilled my husband I were with the service we received at Alyson's Orchard for our wedding. Fran was absolutely phenomenal and helped us make sure every aspect of our day was perfect. As a somewhat particular bride, Fran was very understanding and accommodating and assisted us every step of the way. She really put my mind at ease to make sure everything went smoothly. The grounds where we had our photos taken were stunning and made for an incredible backdrop for an unforgettable day. My family and friends raved about this venue and still talk about how beautiful it was. I would absolutely look no further for the perfect wedding venue!

We just had our wedding at Alyson's and were so pleased with it! Cannot recommend Alyson's highly enough. We were drawn to Alyson's because of the gorgeous mountain views, the ponds (my now-husband loves to fish), and the on-site lodging options. Between Alyson's properties and the adjacent Inn at Valley Farms, we were able to have approximately 70 of our closest guests stay right on site, which really enhanced the feel of the weekend. It was great to have full run of the property for the weekend, including long walks around the property, lawn games, lots of fishing, and watching the animals. The property is stunning and extremely well cared for, and the views are breathtaking. I used the bridal room to get ready and have my hair and makeup done, and the reception was held in Roberts Hall. I loved having so much space and found the set up to be very convenient. Our friends and family were amazed by the views, and loved circulating from the reception to the porch to the lawn for games. Bring bug spray!

Perhaps most importantly, the staff at Alyson's is INCREDIBLE. We did our planning with Fran, but due to illness Heidi actually covered for her, and Heidi was fantastic. She was so accommodating and a seasoned "problem solver" - exactly the kind of person you want to be working with on your wedding weekend! Everyone else at Alyson's was equally kind and accommodating, from Homer to Dominique to Tom and more. They each went the extra mile to offer us help and make our weekend stress free. I can't emphasize how much that type of care and support mattered to us. They are all terrific at their jobs and true professionals, and I can't thank them enough for the part they each played in making our wedding weekend an enjoyable one. Definitely recommend Alyson's for a beautiful and stress-free wedding!

I just got married at Alyson's this past Saturday, April 8th and it was absolutely AMAZING. Everything went off without a hitch and Fran was incredible with coordinating everything. I would recommend this place to everyone. It was absolutely gorgeous and we got one of the most gorgeous pictures at sunset that I have ever seen.
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Corcoran 4.8.17

Beautiful venue, couldn't have been happier! Fran was very helpful and knowledgeable, not only did she help with booking and recommendations, but she also helped with a lot of the planning. All of my guests loved the venue and were very impressed.

I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a romantic environment to tie the knot. The location is off the charts beautiful and the staff will exceed your expectations!

I have wanted to have my wedding at Alyson's since I started picking apples there as a child so I knew this was the place for us! Fran was wonderful to work with - very responsive, accommodating and really went above and beyond to make our day perfect! We planned the entire wedding from Colorado and Fran made sure we had every detail ironed out before the big day. Everything was pefect and we spent the entire weekend (Thursday through Sunday) on the property with our families. Amazing venue and we had perfect weather!

We held our wedding at Alyson’s Orchard in Summer 2016 and we could not have been happier. The venue is beautiful and all of our guests had a great time. Fran is a great person to work with. She is very organized, great at communication, and has good relationships with all of the vendors in the Walpole/Keene area. Ours was a non-traditional wedding ceremony that had a lot of moving parts; Fran was supportive and helpful for our plan throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend Alyson’s Orchard for all soon-to-be-married couples.

Beautiful venue with plenty of room and plenty of options for ceremony sites. Fran is the director and helps with the planning and set up. Can't go wrong with a wonderful New England orchard!

Here is what we loved about Alyson's:
1. It's gorgeous! Has several beautiful spots where you can have your ceremony. Sarma's Pond made a stunning backdrop for photos. Guests arrived at main hall & took a tractor ride (like a hay ride but with benches & no hay) through the orchard to the ceremony site.
2. The reception hall is beautiful. Windows fill the room with natural light & offer views of the orchard. Ample space. We had 165 guests & plenty of room for a dance floor, live band, coffee bar, buffet & gift tables. AC was clutch as it was 90 degrees on our wedding day.
3. You get the entire venue all to yourself & there's on-site housing! They let us come in on Friday at noon & we paid extra to keep the Rochambeau Lodge for Sunday so we could host a brunch for guests staying on-site. It made for a fun family weekend!
4. Plenty of free parking & just a short drive from Keene.
5. Your band/DJ can play 'til midnight! This was a major selling point for us as most venues require music to end by 10pm.
6. It's kid-friendly. There’s fruit-picking, a huge jungle gym, and paddle boats to take out on the property’s ponds. Our nephews loved it!
7. You can work with any vendor you'd like, with the exception of caterers, for which you can choose from a list of 15 excellent vandors. They are *incredibly* flexible at Alyson's, and we loved being able to make the wedding truly our own.
8. The event coordinator, Fran, is amazing. Hands-down the most helpful, kind, experienced & reliable coordinator a couple could ask for. Responsive to our every needs & made sure that everything went absolutely perfectly the day of. Her services are included in the venue rental, and I can't stress enough how instrumental she was to making everything go exactly as planned. Fran went above and beyond to make the day memorable for all the right reasons!

We truly had our dream wedding at Alyson’s and highly recommend it to anyone looking to have a breathtakingly beautiful event!

Alyson's Orchard is an absolutely perfect place for a wedding! I honestly cannot imagine having my wedding anywhere else. It is the perfect balance of elegant and rustic! We had an outside ceremony in the apple orchard in front of a beautiful pond and the background of all the mountains. We were married on September 20th which was a Sunday. We could not have asked for better weather. We had two beautiful brown horses bring me in on a carriage and right after the ceremony the groom and I escaped for our first few minutes married to breathe and prepare to party in the beautiful reception room right on site at Alyson's that accommodated our 130 guests perfectly! Highly recommend a Sunday wedding that is half the price of a Saturday wedding. Also so cool to have a wedding planner, tables, linens, and more included in the package! If you are considering Alyson's go to their yearly wedding vendor show in the reception room and meet Fran! You'll fall in love with everything...

We had our wedding at Alyson's Orchard, and I can not say enough positive things about them! The orchard provided a stunning background for our event. There are multiple ceremony sites, we chose the Outlook on the hill but Sarma's Pond view is also beautiful. The Orchard Room reception area provided plenty of space for our 165 guests. The patio attached to the Orchard Room was great for cocktail hour, and anyone who wanted some fresh air throughout the evening.

The true shining star of this company though is Fran, the event coordinator. She helped us every step of the way! She is such a warm, caring, and competent person we had total trust in her advice and attention to detail (and this coming from a bit of a control freak!) She organized and accommodated every request we threw at her, and guided us on the things we were unsure of. She single handedly made our entire wedding experience more enjoyable! THANK YOU FRAN!!

I highly recommend to anyone looking for the destination or wedding weekend experience look at Alyson's Orchard. We rented all three of the cottages attached to the orchard for our weekend, and had a catered BBQ reception with live acoustic music on the back patio of the farm house. It was an ideal way to have our entire family and wedding party stay on site with us, and be able to spend quality time with many of our guest before the main event.

We now returning to visit the orchard each fall to enjoy picking apples and peaches. (Their peaches are to die for!) Their little farm stand also stocks some yummy jams and other items worth checking out.

Alyson's was the 1st venue I looked at & we fell in love with the place. Glad I stuck with my instincts because our wedding day was PERFECT. Alyson's is all it is, because of Fran, who is the wedding coordinator. She is the kindest most helpful person I have ever dealt with & she is there every step of the way planning your wedding. She is just a phone call or email away for any question, big or small. You can tell that Fran has a passion for what she does, and makes every wedding her priority (seriously I don't know how she does it all!) She is courteous and professional, but best of all, when you go to Alyson's throughout the year during planning, it feels like visiting an old friend when you see Fran. She makes you feel right at home. Next, the orchard itself if breathtaking. Our ceremony site was one of the 5 that they offer, each beautiful & unique. Our guests were transported through the orchard by wagon to our site, a pond overlooking the mountain side. My bridesmaids and I came in by horsedrawn carriage, which was SO fun and so beautiful. The venue room itself is also wonderful w/ a rustic feel, but its not a barn, much cleaner and more elegant. There are windows overlooking the orchard as well as a deck off the back overlooking a pond where your guests can hang out. The best part is you can really make the room whatever you want it to be. Alysons provides tables, chairs,etc but we rented white chairs & navy tablecloths. I saw photos of the room in all different ways and it can really be however you want it to look, it is a beautiful room just plain before any decor! Finally, the on site accomodations are so fun. There is a lodge & farmhouse that you can rent which we did for our bridal party and family. We made a weekend out of it, including having our rehearsal dinner right there under a tent & catered w/ BBQ food. It was so much fun to have all of our family and friends right there. Wish I could write more I loved Alyson's!

We had the most beautiful Hindu-American fusion wedding here. In the middle of the orchard, surrounded by nature, next to a sparkling pond. What more could a couple ask for? Fran at Alyson's is the most humble, helpful and professional lady I've ever met. She and her staff make no fuss about anything you ask them, and believe me i had a ton of questions. Fran goes through every minute detail with you, keeps a tab of all the vendors you are working with and does a splendid job and finding even the tiniest hidden problem, if any.

I don't know how she does it with all those weddings, but they all keep the venue and the farmhouses for lodging super clean, super cozy and very very beautiful. Acres of apple and blueberry trees, lovely buggies to drive your guests through nature, fresh, comfortable farmhouses to live in, this place is heaven!

The venue was beautiful, the ceremony site was perfect, and everyone who we worked with from Alyson's was incredibly nice. We had our ceremony at 4pm, then everyone was brought back to the event hall on the tractor pulled carts where we stayed until about 11pm. After that we retired to the lodging just off site, a perfect and relaxed way to end the day. The whole weekend was wonderful, all of our friends and family raved about how perfectly it went. Fran was easy to work with and quick to respond to our emails, she made the whole process very simple and easy to work through.

This place is spectacular. The grounds and views are absolutely stunning, and Fran is so so SO wonderful to work with. She is extremely professional and knows her stuff, but is also very warm and personally invested in making each couple's experience perfect. She worked tirelessly to make our day exactly what we wanted, and did it with a huge, genuine smile. She responds to emails within a few hours and always answers her phone. When we left she told us that we had to make sure to come back for picnics and to pick apples with our kids someday, and she really meant it!! Fran is what makes this place, but the view doesn't hurt. I highly recommend Alyson's.

Fran was helpful, thoughtful, and available 100% of the time! :)

I would highly recommend Alyson's Orchard as a wedding venue. My husband and I decided on this venue because of the beautiful scenery and friendliness of staff. Specifically Fran, who is the event coordinator, and was so easy to work with. She was knowledgable, easy to get in touch with, and really listened to us and gave great recommendations on some of the things I needed help deciding on. We liked that we could choose our caterer, florist, DJ, band, etc. so we could make the day as fancy or laid back as we wanted it. It also gave us more control over how much we spent. We loved that some of our friends and family could stay in the lodge and farmhouse which made for a fun wedding weekend.

My fiancee and I were pretty flexible on a date and were more focused on finding the right place. After meeting with Fran and touring the orchards/venue we know this was our dream location! Conveniently there was a date we liked available and we booked right away. What was wonderful was that it was an affordable price, but with plenty of room for all of our guests (about 150) without feeling crowded, and the views were breathtaking. Fran was great at e-mailing us back and forth with quick responses and advice on planning for our day. She also recommended our catering and floral vendors since we weren't from the area, and they turned out to be amazing! We had the most beautiful day and everything went perfectly, we couldn't have asked for a better venue!

Alysons did an amazing job with my dream wedding! Fran is great to work with, the on site lodging was so convenient and the orchard is absolutely beautiful. I would recommend this venue to everyone!

This was such a great place to have my wedding, not only was Fran very accommodating but she was also very sweet. I got nothing but compliments from all of my guests as the orchard was beautiful!

Alyson's Orchard was an amazing experience. Fran and her crew were outstanding. While the venue is a bit pricey the ammenities you get are worth it. Fran is a wealth of knowledge and was very helpful with all of my questions. The venue is top notch.

My husband and I just got married at Alyson's Orchard on Ilze's Point 8/9/14. It was the most beautiful, relaxing, perfect weekend that we could have imagined. It was a detination wedding for us and our families, but Fran made it as easy as possible for all of us. Our families stayed right on site at the Lodge and Farmhouse they offer. It was a perfect spot for the rehearsal dinner and close to all of the action on the orchard.

All 5 of the ceremony sites are beautiful, but we really enjoyed Ilze's point which had a view right over the mountain/peach trees and it was a great spot for pictures along the lake. We couldn't have imagined anything better. The orchard room for the reception hall was beautiful. They do a great job setting up, leaving the bride with little work to worry about. Fran was very helpful with tips before and during our wedding weekend. Our families rave at how wonderful the whole weekend turned out to be and how nice and helpful the staff there was.

We will be sure to return for visits in the future to do some apple picking! :)

Our experience with Alyson's was wonderful! From start to finish through the whole process Fran was always there to help and offer suggestions or help when needed. She knows exactly what you will need! Each time I met with Fran I left feeling like I was on the right track and everything would go smoothly! She is a great person to work with. Having our wedding at Alyson's was like a dream. Between the lodging, ceremony, and reception everything was perfect and it was so nice to have everything in the same area.

My wedding at Alyson's Orchard in June of 2014 was AWESOME!

The grounds are just stunning and all of the ceremony sites are very accessible for both the wildly adventurous to the not-so-mobile, allowing us to drop off the elders and little ones with a clean and comfortable passenger waggon or by vehicle. The venue coordinator is knowledgable and approachanble, and pays close attention to the little details and mood you're hoping to create- without her guidance I would have felt lost in the planning process, but her quick email responses and reassuring can-do attitude was reassuring. Their indoor reception room has plenty of space - we had 17 tables, tons of room for dancing, and I could easily get between seats with my big poofy dress, which was important to me beause I feared we'd get New England rain. They could have fit more people in AND had the ceremony in there! We were easily able to create an atmosphere that blended classy, elegant, traditional and grand with fun, lively and whimsical by including lawn games and directions to a wandering path outside and encouraging our guests to enjoy the sunset out front. A group of my bridesmaids and friends (some moms of infants and toddlers, and some just couples) rented the Rochambeau Lodge at the back of the property, which allowed my crew to be right on site for me and gave the cityfolk a very Summer Camp / Secret Garden sort of weekend. They loved being together and relaxing in the yard, and the moms loved the private sauna. The lodge is comfortable and has gorgeous views, and a big farmhouse kitchen table for those last minute projects as well as some good old country dinner. More than enough hot water for showers and plenty of the vital living items, we had everything we needed including endless ice for drinks and they were able to enjoy the romantic stroll "home" as the stars came out. We highly recommend them!

Amazingly Beautiful inside and out. It was absolutely perfect! Could not have picked a better place.

I had my wedding at Alyson’s Orchard in June 2013. I am a former NH resident currently living in Australia, so it was definitely a destination wedding for my bride and myself. I scoured the internet for a suitable location for our wedding ceremony, and came across this lovely orchard. Alyson’s had everything I was after - stunning views, it was in a small town, it was quiet, and it was supportive of same-sex couples (this is very important, as I wanted to feel comfortable in knowing that they would do their best to help me with the wedding planning). I sent in an enquiry and shortly afterwards was contacted by the lovely Fran Imhoff - a woman who can make anything work, no matter the time crunch - she even found me a professional hairstylist in less than a month when mine fell through! I can’t say enough about all the help she gave me, as she was not only the events coordinator, but also my American Liaison. She knew all of the vendors I needed to contact, and often did the contacting herself. She is a sweet, lovely, caring, and understanding woman. Fran is one of the major reasons why going with Alyson’s for our wedding was such an easy decision. I highly recommend Alyson’s Orchard, not only for weddings, but for lodging as well. We stayed in the West Wing Farmhouse - very clean, beautiful, and rustic. All the staff I dealt with were professional and they really cared about us. Really, I felt like we were a part of a family.

Alyson's Orchard was the perfect setting for our wedding! First of all, the orchard is absolutely stunning. We had a lot of out of town guests, and they were blown away by the views and the natural beauty of Alyson's Orchard. Our outdoor ceremony was perfect, and the Orchard Room was transformed by Naturally Elegant Designs into the most beautiful, romantic reception. Fran was a joy to work with, and she really understood that we wanted to personalize the space to make it what we wanted. Unlike most venues that do multiple weddings in a weekend (or day) and have overly strict rules about decor, we had the Orchard Room to ourselves for the whole weekend and got to create the wedding of our dreams. We had floating candles in the pond, and a horse and carriage! I am so glad we had our wedding at Alyson's, and can't wait to go back for apple picking for years to come and reminisce about the beautiful day we got married.

I had my wedding at Alyson’s Orchard in June 2013. I am a former NH resident currently living in Australia, so it was definitely a destination wedding for my bride and myself. I scoured the internet for a suitable location for our wedding ceremony, and came across this lovely orchard. Alyson’s had everything I was after - stunning views, it was in a small town, it was quiet, and it was supportive of same-sex couples (this is very important, as I wanted to feel comfortable in knowing that they would do their best to help me with the wedding planning). I sent in an enquiry and shortly afterwards was contacted by the lovely Fran Imhoff - a woman who can make anything work, no matter the time crunch - she even found me a professional hairstylist in less than a month when mine fell through! I can’t say enough about all the help she gave me, as she was not only the events coordinator, but also my American Liaison. She knew all of the vendors I needed to contact, and often did the contacting herself. She is a sweet, lovely, caring, and understanding woman. Fran is one of the major reasons why going with Alyson’s for our wedding was such an easy decision. I highly recommend Alyson’s Orchard, not only for weddings, but for lodging as well. We stayed in the West Wing Farmhouse - very clean, beautiful, and rustic. All the staff I dealt with were professional and they really cared about us. Really, I felt like we were a part of a family.

We are so blessed to have had our wedding and start our marriage at Alyson’s Orchard. Alyson’s is one of our favorite places for so many reasons... since Josh and I have been together, we have always come here to go apple picking, blueberry picking and to get our pumpkins! We chose Alyson’s, because we want to be able to bring our children to do all of these fun family outings to where mommy and daddy got married! It is the most beautiful and natural place, I couldn’t imagine getting married at any other place. Due to an unfortunate family circumstance my husband and I decided to get married as soon as possible and Fran pulled all the tricks out of her bag and made it happen! We planned from start to finish a beautiful, traditional wedding in 3 months and we could not have done it without Fran’s knowledge, creative ideas, and willingness to help! She walked us through the entire process and kept us on track. Fran was such a big part of our day and made sure it was perfect and seamless! There was no stress through the process or on the big day!!! She was reassuring and took care of the little things that needed that extra attention! We had a gorgeous outdoor ceremony overlooking the beautiful hillsides of Walpole and took beautiful pictures in the orchard with the white blossoms in the background! We even took some silly picture down near the dock before the rain started. We were able to stay on the campus in one of the Farm houses so we didn’t have to travel. It was so relaxing waking up in the morning in the beautiful farm house to the beautiful fields out back! We had the most perfect day and I wish we could relive it each day! We cannot thank Fran enough for her assistance and support during the process of the wedding!!! Thanks to Fran and Alyson’s all of our family members were able to attend our special day, which is something that will stay with my husband and I forever! Thank You ALYSONS AND FRAN for making our Dream Wedding come true!!!

My niece got married in September at Alyson’s Orchard. We went to Alyson’s three times prior to the wedding to meet with Fran, the Event Coordinator. She is amazing! Such attention to detail and great recommendations for florists, caterers and other vendors. It is obvious when you meet Fran that she wants your event to be perfect and understands that every wedding is unique. Fran made sure the wedding, reception, and our stay at Alyson’s was perfect! She is patient, intuitive, flexible, organized, knowledgeable and most of all just a great person.

Homer saw to every detail of the set-up of our multiple events. Chairs were delivered to one location, move to another and back again! The wedding site was mowed and then mowed again. He transported the wedding guests to the wedding site with finesse!

We had such confidence in Fran and Homer, which helped us to relax and enjoy our very special day. If you are considering Alyson’s Orchard for an event you can stop looking as you have found a place like no other."

Alyson's Orchard was a dream location for a wedding. Fran Imhoff, the orchard's coordinator, met with us several times and responded to many emails in the months leading up to our wedding, helping us nail down details and vendors. She also allowed us and our family/friends to picnic by the pond the day before the wedding, after set-up but prior to our rehearsal. Everything ran smoothly the day of our wedding, and our family and friends continue to tell us how magical the entire experience was. It's a little pricey for New Hampshire, but it includes Fran's expert (and reassuring!) coordination chops and some other items (like tablecloths, silverware) that you often must pay for separately. Thanks, Alyson's Orchard, for a beautiful wedding!

Fran Imhoff, the event coordinator at Alyson's Orchard, is a joy to work with. She made us feel like our wedding was the most important one of the year, even though they have tons of weddings at their beautiful site. She helped with all aspects of the wedding and was present the entire day to make sure everything ran smoothly. We even changed our minds for the location of the ceremony two hours beforehand and the staff offered to move everything with a smile telling us that this was our day and we should have everything exactly as we wanted.
We were thrilled with the whole experience- we rented the lodging for three nights so that our families and friends could get to know each other and celebrate with us before the actual ceremony.

Also, we had to change the date of our wedding due to work scheduling and Fran was so understanding and accommodating.

Really, we can't say enough about Fran and her crew. They made everything run smoothly and were so welcoming. Fran was very responsive, positive and willing to help us figure out what we needed. My husband and I are very detail oriented and even after many calls she got right back to us and always was happy to hear from us. She also took time out of her day to show my dad the property when he showed up unexpectedly to "check things out" a few weeks before. The location is stunning and the ability for so many guests to stay on site really made our weekend. We did a lot of searching and our wedding weekend at Alyson's was even more wonderful than we had hoped it would be.

Alyson's Orchard is absolutely beautiful and has many sites to choose from for an outdoor wedding. Each site has a lovely view and there are many lovely photo spots to choose from as well. If you happen to have bad weather, your event can be moved indoors and you can avoid an unnecessary tent rental. Fran, the wedding director is warm, friendly, responsive, and helpful. I recommend Alyson's Orchard with my highest commendations.

Our day at Alyson's was perfect, and Fran made planning the wedding much easier than it would have been on our own. Fran was excellent at keeping us organized. Her recommended vendors were excellent, and she coordinated with them very well so that we didn't have to spend much time directing them. We enjoyed having our friends and family stay at the farmhouse and lodge for the weekend, with all the amenities and space we could need. We loved our scenic, outdoor ceremony and a well-designed reception hall (air-conditioning, too, which was critical for July). I would not change anything about our wedding at Alyson's.

Alyson's is a beautiful venue, a great place for a rustic/ new england/ orchard/ farm wedding feel. There are a variety of picturesque ceremony sites, and the reception room is beautiful and full of light. The wedding coordinator is kind, and very helpful, and able to recommend a variety of great vendors in the area. The onsite lodging is affordably priced, and so convenient! We loved Alyson's- so happy with our wedding there!

Alysons orchard was an incredible venue! Nothing in our wildest dreams could have compared to this beautiful place. There was nothing missing, there was scenery, views, inside, and outside places to take photos. Houses on the property and a wonderful women running the place. Fran works so close with couples and in her absence Kelly is equally as amazing. Most things are included and things that are not included they are always willing to accommodate and make sure your day is 100% perfect.

Alyson's Orchard was just such a magical place to be married! It was love at first site when we visited the site for the first time. If you are looking for just awesome views over the Connecticut River Valley and a place with rustic charm this is the perfect venue. They have several beautiful ceremony sites outside and a lovely indoor reception hall. They also have on-site lodging with 3 houses so close relatives and friends can stay on site. We hosted the rehearsal dinner, after-part and brunch all here which made everything so much easier and it was so wonderful having the people that you love most so close for the weekend. Fran, the coordinator, was just amazing! She really knows her stuff when planning and organizing weddings and so we didn't even need to hire any sort of wedding planner or day of coordinator. She was terrific at getting us organizing and talking with our vendors. You can't ask for anyone with more warmth and friendless. Highly recommend Alyson's!! We loved it and look forward to going back to pick apples and visit the farm stand!

Alysons Orchard is EVERYTHING! It was a little crazy the day of because of rain but Fran had us prepared! We were hoping for an outdoor wedding but we made the Orchard room look heavenly! We used Vermont country deli for our caterer and they were also FABULOUS! The option to rent the lodging on site for wedding made it the ideal location! Fran is welcoming and helpful and really helped make it the day we wanted it to be!

My husband and I got married at Alyson's Orchard on September 18th of 2016 and it was WONDERFUL! Fran was a delight to work with during the planning process and even though I often felt as though I wasn't totally prepared, Fran put my mind at ease and was very reassuring that every thing was going smoothly. The wedding day went off without a hitch! (Except for ours, of course!) I would highly recommend Alyson's to anyone looking for a gorgeous, New England venue.

Alyson's is an absolutely beautiful spot to have your wedding! Our day was absolutely amazing and I couldn't have imagined it any better. Fran was such an enormous help from the start of wedding planning to the very end of the wedding night! I would definitely recommend Alyson's for the ideal wedding spot!

Alyson's Orchard is an amazing place to get married!
Fran is a multitasking wonder who manages to keep all the weddings straight and makes you feel like you are the only one that matters at any given time, even when you know she is juggling so many people.
The facilities are fantastic. The Orchard Room is gorgeous during both the day and night. The wedding sites are all stunning.
Everyone at the facility is very kind and helpful.
The housing on site was perfect for our wedding weekend. It made it that much more special that we could stay right on site with a large portion of our wedding attendees.
Summary - completely perfect.

Won't be disappointed! We recently had our wedding at Alyson's Orchard in July 2016. We could not have picked a better venue. The venue property is absolutely breathtaking! Which is what originally attracted us to the venue, and is what most people said they enjoyed the most about our wedding. This venue has beautiful views and landscapes. We were the only wedding for the entire weekend, which gave us complete privacy with all of our guests. We took advantage of the venue housing offered, which comes highly recommended! The venue housing gave us the ability to make our wedding a weekend event rather than just one day. We had a welcome BBQ right on the property and welcomed any guests to join, which was a great way for our guests to meet before the wedding and enjoy each others company throughout the weekend. Having the venue housing walking distance to the ceremony and reception was something that we would say was one of the best choices. Another perk to choosing Alyson's Orchard is having access to Fran, Alyson's wedding coordinator. She was wonderful at answering any and all of our many questions via phone and email. Since we were trying to plan a wedding from far away it was a challenge at times; however, with Fran answering our questions from the venue itself, we felt much more prepared. Our only suggestion would be plan a time to meet the day before the wedding with Fran to go over any last questions.

Our wedding was at Alyson's in September, and we had a wonderful experience! Unfortunately, we ran into some bad weather and could not hold the ceremony in the original spot we chose, but Fran had a wonderful idea of having the ceremony at the pond right next to the reception space in order to avoid using the tractor and also so the guests were really close to the indoors. It worked out perfectly! Fran was super easy to communicate with through the entire process and always responded to my e-mails quickly. The lodging was perfect and really convenient for our bridal party. We are so happy to be able to return to Alyson's each fall with our family and keep building on our memories there!

Alyson's Orchard is a beautiful venue for a wedding with may photo ops. Fran was absolutely wonderful and makes you feel at ease. We knew the moment we met her she was our gal to help and guide us to make our day special. Thank you again Fran! Christina & Ben

We had our wedding at Alyson's Orchard.

The pictures don't lie, Alyson's Orchard is a beautiful venue. In addition to the the gorgeous scenery (it overlooks Vermont), our hat's off to the event manager Fran Imhoff. This lady made it possible to plan an entire wedding from out of state for a couple that works opposite hours using nothing but email.

We took advantage of all the amenities available. I can't express just how clutch it was to be able to house 30+ people within walking distance of the venue for the entire weekend. We did a lot of the reception hall preparations ourselves (turns out you can more than double your flower count if you forgo a florist and arrange them yourself), and having a lot of hands available to help out with menial tasks essentially within shouting distance cannot be overlooked.

Fran was also flexible about when we could have vendors drop off / pick up, which made our lives a lot easier.

If you do go visit and get the wedding FAQ / booklet from the Orchard, do read through it carefully. We were not anticipating a couple of the Orchard's policies (re: caterers and the bar) even though they were clearly detailed in the information we had been given. Of course by that point, we were committed, and just had to adapt. I should stress that we have no regrets about the venue. Everything was wonderful, and beautiful, and we received nothing but compliments from our friends and family about the scenery and reception. Just.. you know... forewarned is forearmed.

The ceremony sites are gorgeous as well as the indoor venue. Fran is incredibly organized and thorough. She is communicative and does a great job. She was away much of the day of, and while her assistant Roma ran things smoothly for the most part, the room for the bride to prepare in was incredibly freezing cold and she did not have the heat on the entire day despite the mid-30s weather. That and there is no eating food upstairs for some reason, which was kind of annoying when you are trying to get the bridal party through hair and make-up. Fran is a real pro. She is a wealth of wedding wisdom.

Alyson's Orchard is a beautiful wedding site, but remember that if you are booking with your heart set on an outdoor wedding site, there is always a chance of rain. Make sure you are willing to pay the same amount of money for an indoor site vs. an outdoor site if this is the case. Also, the lodge was very convenient.

This location has the most breath taking view I've ever seen. It's very nice that there are a few sites you can choose from and the lodges are right on site.

Great venue, loved the location! Staff is friendly and welcoming.

Alyson's is a beautiful venue, and the on-site lodging was very convenient!

Only bummer was a lack of communication when we arrived to set up the reception hall. No one knew where Fran was or what we should do which was a bit stressful. Luckily after about an hour we met up with Kelly who was fantastic! Not only did Kelly help with little questions and details, but she was the bartender for our wedding the next day and was still able to control the behind the scenes action on the wedding day without a hitch! It turned out Fran was sick (it happens!), but we are very thankful that Kelly was able to pick up the reins!

Venue is breath taking and so absolutely amazing! The ceremony sites, the hall, the amenities and lodging also right on site are hard to beat. Event coordinator is not the friendliest day of or as on point as you would hope throughout the process. Bar staff got some bad reviews from our guests as well. I would still recommend getting married here for the amazing views and beautiful landscape! Just make sure you have a stand in person so the groom and bride do not have to be interrupted on their wedding day by the coordinator.

We were supposed to get married there on 5/16. After having it planned for 2 years. They canceled on us, and kept the whole deposit. Even after i offered to give them $1000 for doing NOTHiNG.. The owner is looking to sell and does not care who she screws over! I would NOT trust them with a dime of your hard earned money.