Ceilidh Farm
www.ceilidhfarm.com
All images by: www.francesbeatty.com
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he Ceilidh (kālē) Farm is sixty-eight acres of
field and forest set on the beaver river and
has been in our family for twenty-five years, the
gathering place for family and friends. The farmhouse
and barn were built before the turn of the century
and remain country casual. The door is always open,
don’t bother to take your shoes off!
A wedding at the ceilidh farm begins with your
family and friends gathering in the farmhouse,
creating a home base for wedding prep; speech
writing, rehearsal dinner, a gathering place for out
of town guests, an intimate space for those closest
to the bride and groom. . . A time to be together.
Then there’s the magic of fishing in the beaver
river with your groomsmen the morning of your
wedding or creating bouquets of wildflowers right
out of the front door – we have our own honey,
and an airstream trailer - bring your imagination
and we’ll help bring it all to life. Walking into the
barn is a bit awe inspiring really. The grand timber
frame structure creates a sense of history and
place that few spaces conjure up. A favourite view
is from outside on a starry night with the glow of
string lights inside twinkling through the walls
with music filling the air.
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Offering our venue is just our family sharing
an incredibly special place with special people. My
husband and I were married at the ceilidh farm
sixteen years ago. I love reliving those memories
every time we talk to a bride and groom knowing
how special it is to celebrate with all these people
who are coming together just for you.
The Barn
Built circa 1890, the barn is a true architectural
masterpiece that has stood the test of time. With
its complex system of expose