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The Farmstead is a beautiful, unique and picturesque setting for your wedding or special event located in Laurentian Valley Township, nestled just outside The City of Pembroke. You and your guests will enjoy the rustic and romantic beauty of the farm, while it serves as a beautiful natural backdrop for your wedding day photos. The 6 acres of rich mosaic plant life, gorgeous landscapes, architecturally inspiring, 160 year old historic limestone home, and many rustic barns and outbuildings will add to the charm of your special day.

Our recently converted Stable Barn is a cozy and intimate venue to host your dinner and reception. It is climate controlled for the utmost comfort for you and your guests, and features a fully staffed, liquor licenced bar.

The Farmstead team, along with our experienced and certified wedding coordinator and ever-present venue owners will ensure your wedding day unfolds flawlessly, creating the perfect celebration you've always envisioned!

Please Note: Some messages sent through wedding wire have been flagged as "spam" which wedding wire then removes our ability to reply. We always reply promptly to messages, usually within a few hours. If you have not received a reply, please email us directly to inquire at francine@thefarmstead.ca

Preffered communication is by email at francine@thefarmstead.ca

Facilities and Capacity

For your wedding or special event at The Farmstead, you and your guests will have exclusive access to our beautiful 6 acre property, which will be meticulously maintained and landscaped for your special day.

The venue rental fee also includes all furniture items for your wedding day. We also do all the heavy lifting by setting up the ceremony and reception space in your preferred layout. We offer various floor plan options and design a layout specific to your event and preferences. We also include an elegant selection of all required furniture for your event as well as a curated selection of decor items.

  • 120 white wedding chairs for your ceremony

  • Rustic square-timber arbour

  • Signing table

  • 36’ x 40’ converted and climate controlled Stable Barn for your dinner and reception

  • Chandelier, string lighting and white draping in the Barn

  • 30’ x 30’ Marquee Tent that is installed in front of the Stable Barn on 1400 sq ft interlock pad

  • Tent heater + sidewalls available

  • String lighting and chandelier in the Tent

  • 15 eight-foot pine harvest tables (sits 8-10 people)

  • 10 extra six-foot folding tables with white linens for caterer

  • Catering and storage space in extra barn

  • 120 wood cross-back dinner chairs

  • Tufted upholstered sweetheart bench and half-round table

  • Professional JBL sound system with wireless microphone

  • Speech podium

  • 5 beautiful live edge wood slab cocktail tables

  • Propane fire pit with cedar Adirondack chairs

  • Generlink back-up power system for power outages

  • Event Management and co-ordination

  • Curated selection of decor items: table runners, cloth napkins, table numbers, candle holders, card box, cake stand

Our fully liquor sales licensed venue means that you don't have to worry about a thing when it comes to alcohol and bar service. We'll take care of everything, so you can focus on enjoying your big day. Our professional, experienced, and smart-serve certified bartenders and mixologists are here to serve you and your guests. Whether you're looking for a classic cocktail or local craft beer, we have you covered with a nice selection on our Bar Menu. We believe that every drink should be a visual masterpiece, which is why we serve all of our cocktails and beverages in only the finest glassware. Your guests will love our complimentary hydration station serving up punch and flavoured water combinations from on-farm ingredients. Optional bar package upgrades available to include table wine or open bar.

Our Stable Barn is most comfortably suited for up to 100 people, max 120 for a seated dinner.

You also receive our full attention, dedication and commitment to your special day, during the planning process and the event itself. We work the entire duration of your event, keeping the venue and grounds clean and maintained, collaborating with your vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly for your event.

Our experienced and certified wedding co-ordinator will assist at your rehearsal and ceremony. This includes cueing the wedding party during the processional, initiating your songs of choice for your ceremony. During your wedding or event planning, we are just a quick text or email away from any needed advice, recommendations, or assistance of any kind. You can always expect a prompt response, and we are available for an unlimited amount of scheduled site tours during your wedding planning process. We will work with you to make your day calm, comfortable, memorable and exactly how you envision it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Farm
Historic

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Country
Garden
Glamorous
Rustic
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
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?

Catering / bar
Clean up
Liability insurance
Lighting / sound
Outside vendors
Set up

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Champagne toast
House beer
House wine
House liquor
Liquor license
Open bar
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Specialty beer
Specialty wine

What event items are available?

Altar/arches
Audio equipment
Dance floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables
Tent accessories
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair access

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?

$8,000

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

$6,000

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/sound
Parking

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$10

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$30

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$69

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

Limited bar
Open bar
House beer
Specialty beer
House wine
Specialty wine
Champagne toast
House liquor
Premium liquor
Signature drink
Bartenders
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Meet the team

Jarred & Francine Durocher
Jarred & Francine Durocher
Venue Owners, WPIC Certified Wedding Planner and Coordinator

🌿 Meet the Hearts Behind The Farmstead: Francine & Jarred 💑

We're Jarred and Francine, the proud owners...

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530 Drive-In Road K8A 6W4 Pembroke (Ontario)
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