Rent the Barn - SALTONSTALL FARM

“Inside a barn is a whole universe, with its own time zone and climate and ecosystem, a shadowy world of swirling dust illuminated in tiger stripes by light shining through the cracks between the boards.”
-Carolyn Jourdan, Heart in the Right Place

Photo by Novae Film

PRICING

COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to current NH regulations, we will abide by all rules set out by the governor. This means we can only host half capacity, which in our case means weddings up to 150 people (barn indoor capacity is 299). We ask all guests to follow appropriate protocols and will discuss contingency plans with each client.

PRIVATE EVENTS (non-weddings)

Up to 100 people $500/ hour. Includes two bathrooms, bar/potluck area, indoor barn space, parking for 38 cars. All ADA compliant.
Not included Chairs, tables, linens, glassware, cutlery, plates, catering, food, DJ.
Notes Event must end by 9pm. Barn is unconditioned and is only available April 1st - October 31st.
Up to 200 people $1,000/ hour. Must provide police detail and additional bathrooms. Parking available across the street up to 150 cars.

WEDDINGS

Up to 200 people $9,000 for a weekend wedding. Includes three-bedroom on site Air BnB rental; day of coordination with Love Affair; indoor barn space; outdoor ceremony space; two indoor toilets; indoor bar/potluck area; indoor AP system; Wifi; ADA compliant barn and bathrooms; parking up to 150 cars. Signed contract, $750 refundable deposit, $1,000 non-refundable deposit (to go toward the $9,000) to secure the date.
Not included Chairs, tables, linens, glassware, cutlery, plates, catering, food, DJ. Love Affair offers additional services and will coordinate rentals.
Notes Music must end by 9pm; all events over 100 people must get a police detail and additional bathrooms. 10% discount available for people of color, military, or LGBTQ weddings. Barn is unconditioned and is only available April 1st - October 31st.
More photos and reviews & a virtual barn tour Check out our profile at the WeddingWire or The Knot.

WHY CHOOSE THE SALTONSTALL FARM?
The Saltonstall Farm only accepts up to ten weddings per year, which will offset the costs of other renovation and operating costs. Taking care of those costs means that the venue can be offered for a very reduced price through a non-profit community center to the Seacoast community. The non-profit focuses are on sustainability, justice, healing and community. To check out the work of the non-profit based at the Saltonstall Farm, see their website. What other venue can offer you the option of philanthropy for your site fee?! Although your wedding fee will not be tax deductible, you can make an additional gift to the non-profit that would be.

The farm and barn are about 200 years old, and the barn was originally used for cows. Over the years, it has been very well taken care of, so the original beams are still there, in sizes and shapes that you just can't get anymore! The owners are the third generation in their family to take care of the property and are very grateful to be the current stewards. The barn renovations completed in 2020 and it is all ADA compliant and up to code. In the barn, there is a full sound system, 14 chandeliers, a beautiful live edge bar top, two high end composting toilets (the flushing kind!), massive barn blue doors on each end, and a grand entrance staircase. The barn holds up to 200 people and is big enough that you don't have to rent a tent even with tables and chairs, a major benefit and money saver! In the event of rain, you can use the barn as a ceremony and reception space.

The owners live on the property, near the barn, and have small children. Since they are the third generation, the farm and barn are sacred to them and they don't want them to be trashed or harmed during weddings. The farm is also in a residential area and to respect their neighbors, they have a strict 9pm end time. After that, you can take the party elsewhere if you want! If you're inviting more than 100 people, you'll need to request a police detail from the town. All of your vendors must have their own insurance and you must get your own day of insurance. Their wedding contract has more details for you to review and sign if you want to move forward! If you want to have a meaningful, wholesome wedding that supports a local non-profit to do good work in this world, this could be the right venue for you!