Smolak Farms Reviews

We had our surprise wedding at Smolak Farm and the support from Elaine and her staff was amazing. Very helpful, supportive and accommodating. Elaine was always in touch and helped us plan our day perfectly. Highly recommend Smolak Farm!

Smolak Farms was a wonderful and whimsical option for our annual client appreciation event. It was incredibly well executed and the team couldn't have been easier to work with! This event has been a home run and something our clients look forward to each year.

Ashley Piazza and her team are pros!!

We had our wedding at Smolak Farms on 10/02/2021 and it was absolutely gorgeous. Ashley is wonderful and so easy to work with and the whole venue looked so much better than i could have ever even hope for. Our guests raved about how pretty everything was and how well set up it was. Couldn't recommend them anymore!

It has taken me 6 months to process how perfect our wedding was and write this much deserved review. Ashley and her team were so wonderful and helpful to work with, from the early planning all the way through the night of, they went so above and beyond. Ashley made sure things ran smoothly, helped with last minute decorations/details, and my family was so impressed by how wonderful she was at helping orchestrate what can sometimes be chaotic on the night of. I really cannot thank them enough. Smolak’s recommended bartender Deb also went above and beyond with lovely decor, amazing signature drinks our guests still talk about, and being a fun presence. She was more than just your average wedding bartender. We had the perfect early fall day and my dream of a quaint, elegant, rustic outdoor apple orchard wedding was seamlessly executed. I grew up apple picking at Smolak and having our wedding here was really special. Can’t recommend this venue, this team, and of course the cider donuts enough!

We held our micro wedding here in October 2021. Ashley and her team were great. We had cider donuts as part of our dessert and anyone who has been to Smolak knows they are the best donuts around. It was a huge hit with our guests. The wedding area is perfect for a fall wedding. Smolak provided additional decorations, lawn games and we added a fire pit for S’mores. Smolak is a hidden gem for weddings! Our photos were stunning with the orchards and trees as a backdrop. I highly recommend Smolak and their events team.

We were married on 10/19/19 at Smolak Farms and could not be happier with the entire experience. From the first day we met Ashley we felt like we made a new friend and could trust her to make our day perfect. She was very flexible, gave great advice when we needed it, and along with Meg and the rest of her team, took care of us from the first part of planning through the end of our reception and beyond. They also did an amazing job decorating for the ceremony and reception. Everything was exactly as we had hoped it would, beautiful, cozy, perfect! Thank you Ashley and Meg for giving us the best day of our lives!

We had a fantastic experience with Smolak. Ashley and her team are consummate professionals who ensured that the event went off without a hitch. We were consistently impressed by the hard working Smolak team, and of course the venue is gorgeous. The one thing to note is that you should make sure your DJ is aware that he has to use Smolaks sound system - some DJs get upset about that. However, when we ran into that problem, Ashley very quickly helped us to find another DJ who did an awesome job (DJ Thrilla, who I also highly recommend). No big event is going to go completely smoothly - but you want a team that’s got the experience and the professionalism to handle anything that happens. Ashley, Meg, and the Smolak staff exemplified that attitude and we were SO lucky to have them on our team throughout the wedding planning process and the day-of.

My husband and I just threw a post-elopement party with ~100 of our closest friends and family at Smolak Farms. This place is unbelievably beautiful - it's like your own rustic forest oasis. The outdoor tent and area is in its own little cove on the farm, making it extremely private. Walking up to the venue, I was BLOWN AWAY by the quality of the tent, tables/chairs, bar area, and all of the extra little decorations (christmas lights, lanterns, flowers, lawn games, etc.) that I didn't expect to be included. It was above and beyond what I dreamed of.

On top of that, Ashley and her staff were so easy to work with. We communicated over phone and email, her responses always timely and thorough. My husband and I live in California, so we planned the entire event remote and didn't see the venue until we arrived the day of the party. I think it says a lot about a venue if they can help you do that, and make you feel confident about how things will run the day of.

The environment, service, and quality of the venue FAR exceeds what you'll pay. You will not regret booking with Smolak! (and be sure to get the cider donuts)

We are so happy we chose Smolak for our venue. Ashley and her team were amazing to work with. We looked at several venues (NH/CT/MA), and this was the first one we found that had the rustic components we were looking for paired with modern amenities (indoor plumbing, fully paved/smooth dance floor, etc.). After meeting and walking the grounds with Ashley we knew with confidence that this was our venue. We decided to host our rehearsal dinner in the barn as well. The catering team that Ashley suggested we work with (Vinwood Caterers) did an amazing job on both rehearsal and wedding dinner meals. Our own wedding decorations were integrated seamlessly, and many of our guests commented that our personal touches added to an already beautiful venue. There are trying times throughout the wedding planning process and we can't stress enough how much better we felt after meeting with Ashley to go over final but important details (coordinating the vendors, order of events). We left her office confident that everything was fully taken care of. Our wedding ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all went smoothly and we were blown away by how well the decorations all came together in the space. This farm will forever hold a special place in our hearts.

Ashley & Lisa were amazing to work with for our special evening. The entire staff made everything wonderful and all our guests had an incredible time
Thank You So Much

We are so happy we chose Smolak!! After looking at several out of state venues, my fiancé and I thought we’d check out Smolak and are so glad we did. We were looking for an outdoor, summer venue for a less formal, intimate wedding. When we met with Ashley, she gave us immediate confidence that she and her team would be reliable and would help us make our vision for the day a reality. And they went above and beyond! Ashley and her staff were very responsive and helpful throughout the whole planning process. The event manager Elaine was with us through the rehearsal and the night of the wedding, and was absolutely amazing taking charge of the setup and making sure the ceremony and evening flowed smoothly. My fiance and I were able to completely relax and enjoy the evening, knowing the Smolak staff had everything under control. The venue made for a beautiful summer night, and the lawn games, tiki torches, and fire pit created such a fun atmosphere. We weren't sure about working with Smolak's required vendors, but were so pleased with David’s Catering and are still receiving comments, 3 weeks later, about how good the food was. The farm will forever hold a very special place in our hearts.

I don’t even know where to begin! I went through nine months of pregnancy trying to plan the wedding of my dreams all while also taking care of three other small children. Ashley Piazza their head wedding/events coordinator was there with me every step of the way. She could not have been more helpful, informative and professional. But also she got to know me and my family and really understood what I was looking for out of my special day and went above and beyond to ensure I had nothing less. The day of the wedding Elaine allowed me to wait right up to my ceremony time to see if a rain storm would end , WHICH IT DID! Right in the knock of time. Her and her staff quickly brought guests back up to the pergola and wiped down the seats. The whole night she checked in with me, and honestly made sure everything ran smoothly with out a single bump! I enjoy every second of my wedding due to the flawless coordination of Elaine and her staff! The decor was more than I could have asked for and set up perfectly. They even used some of their own farm props! The sparkler send off which can be tricky was also handled flawlessly. I can not recommend the staff and location enough! I go to smolak farm with my family frequently through our the year. To now have it hold even more meaning, we can’t wait for some anniversary cider donuts next year ❤️❤️

Last but not least, Smolak Farms will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Growing up down the street, I had always dreamed to get married at the farm. From day one to crunch time, Ashley Piazza was a stellar coordinator and brought this dream to life. She has impeccable taste and the experience that it takes to help you strategize every detail. She recommends the very best vendors, has a plan for every contingency, and ensures that you will never feel stressed. At the very last minutes she performed miracles that saved the night. The weather could not have made things more difficult for the staff that day, between power outages and ponchos, extreme winds, you name it... they absolutely blew our minds with their fun loving attitude and made sure that the entire day went smoothly! They drove us around the farm in their own cars to keep us dry, managed to secure space in the barn (even with a kids' birthday party upstairs!!) for our first look photos, served us coffee and cider donuts, kept us warm in the bridal suite, and ensured that not a single one of us felt the stress that came with having to work magic when weather misbehaves! The storm didn't stand a chance. Inside that tent, none of it mattered. For so long I had envisioned walking through the gorgeous apple trees to the pergola at their orchard ceremony site. Little did I know that they would create a ceremony for us inside the tent, that was just as gorgeous. We ended up having such a spontaneously magical setting that was absolutely perfect, and all of our expectations were far surpassed. In addition to being some of the kindest, most wonderful people to work with, the pies, donuts, and ice cream were to-die-for. We will never forget cutting our pie together, and guests raved about the selection and their legendary donuts were a favorite treat as always. I was so excited that our friends from out of town could experience fall treats at Smolak! They are still raving. We are so grateful for the Smolak Farms crew and look forward to a lifetime of apple picking, anniversary pies, and hayrides. We love you!!!

Smolak Farms is amazing!!! I 100% recommend this venue!!! The staff is awesome and sooooo helpful!!! Beautiful scenery and atmosphere 😀

Ashley, Lisa and their crew were miracle makers. We were dealing with sun, rain, sun, rain and they were all over it. From ensuring that our photoshoot went without issue to going back and forth between the tent and the pergola because of the scattered rain, they helped keep us at ease and the vent on schedule. What we got was a wedding that was beyond what we could have dreamed of. You are in good hands with Ashley and Lisa. Also, the apple cider donuts are great and the apple cider caramel donut ice cream may have been the attraction of the evening.

We had our wedding at Smolak Farms in early October 2018 and it was absolutely perfect. Ashley was great to work with for everything leading up to the day. She was professional and had all the angles covered. We had to go off list for mist of our vendors, but Ashley worked with them to help them to understand the lay of the land. They were accommodating to all of our quirky requests. They run a tight ship, which makes everything run very smoothly, and as long as you understand that this is a working farm in a residential neighborhood, it’s a beautiful and amazing venue to have a New England fall wedding.

I am at a bit of a loss on how to fully express my gratitude to Ashley and Smolak Farms. My wedding day turned out to be more than I could have ever imagined. Ashley is smart, experienced, kind, attentive and fair. The venue itself has so much to offer that you pretty much just decide on details. Everything about the venue was rustic, lovely and I received a ton of compliments on how instagram/pinterest perfect it was. Smolak Farms is worth every penny. PS - Forego a wedding cake and get their cider donuts, you won't regret it and your guests will thank you for the best donuts they'll ever have.

My husband and I had our wedding reception at Smolak Farms in North Andover. I highly recommend holding any event at Smolak Farms. It’s a beautiful venue that can hold large or small events that are rustic, elegant, or anything in between. Ashley, the director of events, was great to work with. She is patient, thorough, and professional. Our wedding reception ran smoothly and our guests had a great time. I can’t thank Smolak Farms enough!

As a kid I went on field trips to Smolak Farms and so it felt nostalgic to me to come back as an adult. It rained on our wedding day 5-19-18 so we had the ceremony inside the tent instead of outside at the pergola, but it was lovely. Ashley was very responsive to me in planning the event but was not present the day of, which was totally fine because Lisa seamlessly picked up the thread the day of and kept us on timeline. The wedding went by so quickly! The bridal suite stocked with fresh lemon water, beer and wine which was appreciated upon arrival. I found all staff to be calm, excited, and present. The vendors approved here are limited, as there is no kitchen, but we were very happy with Butlers and Bars and Littleneck Clam Bake Co. Dessert included apple cider donuts from the farm which everyone raved about. The tent was a lifesaver and kept everyone warm and dry while we danced the night away on the patio flooring! I would highly recommend Smolak Farms!

I can't rave enough about how incredible of a venue Smolak Farms was for our wedding day! Between the setting/scenery, the staff, and the incredible vendor referrals they gave us, it was everything we had hoped for and more.

My husband and I had been going to Smolak Farms for years to pick apples & pumpkins in the Fall so we already adored the setting, but seeing it "all dressed up" for our wedding was absolutely amazing! I felt like I was in a dream!

We worked with Ashley Piazza leading up to our wedding and she helped us with every single little detail, which was especially helpful since I was a clueless bride and didn't know where to even start. She gave solid, honest advice that not only came from an Events Director's perspective, but also from the eyes of someone who is working "behind-the-scenes" from the kitchen to wait staff to bar staff -- because she's had experience in all of those. It made me super confident that with her knowledge and background, the day would be executed perfectly and there would be no hiccups along the way. And I was correct!

From the time we arrived on property the day of, everything we had dropped off the day before in the way of decor and personal accents (which was A LOT of stuff!) was setup perfectly to our request and even more beautiful than we had imagined because of how the staff had executed.

Ashley was super attentive throughout the whole night, without being overbearing, and the Smolak staff members were INCREDIBLE! They were friendly, assertive, and "always there" without feeling like they were hovering. As our evening ended, our photographers had already left and one of the staff members (Colleen) was kind enough to take pictures of husband and I leaving the property through a sparkler exit. She said she knew our photog had left and "thought we would like to have that moment captured" -- how thoughtful!!

I would absolutely recommend Smolak & would do my wedding again there if I could!!

I loved having my wedding here. Ashley really made it less nerve racking for us. She always got back to us right away and helped make the wedding planning process easy. Smolak is a wonderful place to get married. I had an amazing time and have only heard great things from my guests.

Absolutely amazing!!! I got married at Smolak Farms last weekend and I had to write a review as soon as possible! My whole experience with Ashley and her team has been amazing and seamless. My husband and I were engaged for 7 months and from start to finish Ashley has been accessible, communicative and super flexible. The actual day went by without any glitches and I didn't feel like I had to stress out about any decorations or logistics. It was all in their very capable hands! The venue itself is BEAUTIFUL. Guests loved the food from Little Neck, which is one of their preferred vendors and we also opted for the Smolak pies, which everyone raved about. Truly, a wonderful experience and I'd highly recommend. Thank you Ashley and team!!!

Wow, I don't even know where to begin. Our wedding at Smolak Farms was on September 16th and it was an absolute dream come true! We booked our venue in 2014 and worked with Ashley as our main point of contact. She was AMAZING, made everything feel easy and stress-free. The team was great, they did an awesome job with setting up all the decor I brought to them the night of our rehearsal. We used the barn for the cocktail hour which I highly suggest (it is optional and an additional cost and worth every penny!). The lights in the barn were breath taking and everyone had such a good time. We had corn hole and other games set up during cocktail hour and over by the tent reception as well as the firepit with smores for guests. Everyone seriously had such a fun time, danced all night and everything went smoothly! I couldn't thank the Smolak staff enough for making our day absolutely perfect. The venue is beautiful - especially for the fall. The apple trees were in full bloom and the pictures came out great!

Smolak farms was an incredible venue for our July wedding! I have been to the farm many times but my husband was new to the farm. We both found the farm charming, fun and flexible. We can not say enough wonderful things about Ashley, Harmony and the team at Smolak Farms. The grounds are beautiful and the team went above and beyond to make our wishes come true. This included a very memorable enterance on an old tractor. It was magical and fun! The farm was hands on, supportive and all around wonderful. We served cider donuts as guest arrived- a huge huge hit! Guests played lawn games in the pine grove as we took pictures in the barn. We had smores as favors and had a beautiful fire pit for guest to enjoy throughout the night. It was the best! The farm provided us with a beautiful setting and lots of options to help us make this the best day ever. Guest were very impressed and we were so pleased with Smolak.

Amazing wedding venue!

Absolutely LOVED our wedding! Ashley was so great at working around our limited time schedule, and low budget, all while giving us an AMAZING wedding!