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Welcome to Thatcher Farms, home to two thoughtfully designed wedding venues, each offering its own distinctive celebration experience.
Barn Swallow Fields is our signature countryside venue, where soaring barn architecture, refined rustic details, and sweeping farm views create an effortlessly timeless setting for larger weddings. From the picturesque outdoor ceremony space to the beautifully curated reception barn and our beloved Bin Bar for cocktail hour, every detail has been intentionally designed to create an unforgettable guest experience.
For couples dreaming of a more intimate celebration, The Gathering House offers a warm and inviting atmosphere where meaningful moments take centre stage. Surrounded by the quiet beauty of the farm, this charming venue provides an elegant setting for smaller weddings filled with connection, thoughtful details, and relaxed sophistication.
To complement your celebration, we are proud to partner exclusively with two exceptional culinary teams, Gilt Catering Co. and Indulge Natural & Organic Catering. Together, they create thoughtfully curated dining experiences tailored to your vision, guest experience, and budget, ensuring every meal is as memorable as the celebration itself.
Whether you're planning a grand gathering or an intimate affair, our team is dedicated to providing a warm, seamless planning experience from your first inquiry to your wedding day. We look forward to helping you discover the venue that feels perfectly suited to the beginning of your next chapter.
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- RRea19/01/2026The venue was amazing and spectacularThe venue was amazing and spectacularWe had our wedding on October 5, 2025, at the Barn Swallow Field. Everyone in our family loved the venue and has been talking about it since the wedding. We were happy working with Dana and the team; they are very professional, organized, and accommodating. They made the wedding planning easy for us, as we live in Alberta. Dana is very kind and had great energy to work with. We loved it so much; the venue was amazing and spectacular, with many beautiful areas for a photoshoot. We had our wedding on October 5, 2025, at the Barn Swallow Field. Everyone in our family loved the venue and has been talking about it since the wedding. We were happy working with Dana and the team; they are very professional, organized, and accommodating. They made the wedding planning easy for us, as we live in Alberta. Dana is very kind and had great energy to work with. We loved it so much; the venue was amazing and spectacular, with many beautiful areas for a photoshoot.
- SSarah19/01/2026It was the most perfect day!It was the most perfect day!I had my wedding at Barn Swallow Fields and it was the most perfect day! The entire Barn Swallow Fields team provided exceptional service leading up to and on my wedding day. The venue and property are so beautiful, you really don't need much to have a gorgeous event. They worked so well with all the vendors I brought in and made it such a seamless experience. Dana has wonderful style and taste, and provided great advice for all my questions or worries. I highly recommend Barn Swallow Fields forI had my wedding at Barn Swallow Fields and it was the most perfect day! The entire Barn Swallow Fields team provided exceptional service leading up to and on my wedding day. The venue and property are so beautiful, you really don't need much to have a gorgeous event. They worked so well with all the vendors I brought in and made it such a seamless experience. Dana has wonderful style and taste, and provided great advice for all my questions or worries. I highly recommend Barn Swallow Fields for
- LLen Chiasson16/08/2024Stunning Event Space - Elegant Perfection.Stunning Event Space - Elegant Perfection.An exceptional new wedding/event facility.Extremely elegant.An exceptional new wedding/event facility.Extremely elegant.
- CCYNTHIA STEELE16/08/2024Stunning wedding venue with top-notch team!Stunning wedding venue with top-notch team!Absolutely gorgeous venue for a wedding! Wonderful people running a top notch space. Its just lovely!!Absolutely gorgeous venue for a wedding! Wonderful people running a top notch space. Its just lovely!!
- SSteve Main16/08/2024Charming farm wedding venue with spacious barnCharming farm wedding venue with spacious barnWe went to a wedding here and the venue was very nice. There is a large barn with huge rolling doors to the side and by huge I mean 40 foot opening at min. The farm was a really nice place to get married and we enjoyed the spaceWe went to a wedding here and the venue was very nice. There is a large barn with huge rolling doors to the side and by huge I mean 40 foot opening at min. The farm was a really nice place to get married and we enjoyed the space
- ssarah guilbert16/08/2024Barn Swallow Fields: A Dream Venue!Barn Swallow Fields: A Dream Venue!Barn Swallow Fields is a dream from the gorgeous interior to the beautiul landscapes surrounding it, the owners put thought into every detail to make your wedding or event so memorable.Dana(the owner) was so attentive and accomodating with answering questions making the whole process seamless! cant wait to have another event here!Barn Swallow Fields is a dream from the gorgeous interior to the beautiul landscapes surrounding it, the owners put thought into every detail to make your wedding or event so memorable.Dana(the owner) was so attentive and accomodating with answering questions making the whole process seamless! cant wait to have another event here!
- KKasha Doucett16/08/2024Barn Swallow Fields: A Dream Wedding VenueBarn Swallow Fields: A Dream Wedding VenueOur wedding day was a dream come true. Dana went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect--she was incredibly responsive and helpful. Our guests were blown away by the beauty and charm of Barn Swallow Fields. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we've made and we'll cherish the memories we created there forever.Our wedding day was a dream come true. Dana went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect--she was incredibly responsive and helpful. Our guests were blown away by the beauty and charm of Barn Swallow Fields. Choosing this venue was one of the best decisions we've made and we'll cherish the memories we created there forever.
- MMatt16/08/2024Dreamy Barn Swallow Fields: Perfect Wedding Venue!Dreamy Barn Swallow Fields: Perfect Wedding Venue!Barn swallow fields at Thatcher Farms was an amazing choice for our wedding! Everything about the property was great. The venue is beautiful, there was tons of space for kids to play and people to sit and relax. The inside of the venue is perfect, we hardly needed any decorations. Dana ( the venue coordinator, and owner) was so welcoming and helpful throughout the whole process. We highly recommend to anyone! We can’t thank you enough Dana!Barn swallow fields at Thatcher Farms was an amazing choice for our wedding! Everything about the property was great. The venue is beautiful, there was tons of space for kids to play and people to sit and relax. The inside of the venue is perfect, we hardly needed any decorations. Dana ( the venue coordinator, and owner) was so welcoming and helpful throughout the whole process. We highly recommend to anyone! We can’t thank you enough Dana!
- MMegan Knox16/08/2024Barn Swallow Fields: A Dream Wedding VenueBarn Swallow Fields: A Dream Wedding VenueWe held our wedding at Barn Swallow Fields in September, 2022. It was the most incredible and beautiful venue and we could not be happier with our choice. Working with Dana was a dream. She was professional, accommodating, flexible and was prompt to answer our (many) questions. All of our guests could not stop commenting on the view, the aesthetic and the overall welcoming and romantic feel of the venue. Dana ensured that all of our wishes and dreams for our big day came true.We held our wedding at Barn Swallow Fields in September, 2022. It was the most incredible and beautiful venue and we could not be happier with our choice. Working with Dana was a dream. She was professional, accommodating, flexible and was prompt to answer our (many) questions. All of our guests could not stop commenting on the view, the aesthetic and the overall welcoming and romantic feel of the venue. Dana ensured that all of our wishes and dreams for our big day came true.
- KKayla Moniz16/08/2024Dream Wedding Venue with Spectacular ViewsDream Wedding Venue with Spectacular ViewsI had my wedding here just under three weeks ago. It was an absolute dream come true. The venue was stunning and the views were spectacular. I could sit here all day talking about the beautiful details of the venue. Dana was a dream to work with and was so helpful. Dana works with a caterer (indulge) and they were absolutely wonderful as well. Dana also shared a list of preferred vendors and I used many of them as well for music, flowers, pressed flowers, etc. They were all amazing.I had my wedding here just under three weeks ago. It was an absolute dream come true. The venue was stunning and the views were spectacular. I could sit here all day talking about the beautiful details of the venue. Dana was a dream to work with and was so helpful. Dana works with a caterer (indulge) and they were absolutely wonderful as well. Dana also shared a list of preferred vendors and I used many of them as well for music, flowers, pressed flowers, etc. They were all amazing.
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Where is Barn Swallow Fields at Thatcher Farms located?
Barn Swallow Fields is situated in Rockwood, Northumberland County, Ontario. This picturesque countryside setting offers sweeping farm views and a peaceful rural atmosphere, ideal for memorable wedding celebrations.
What types of wedding celebrations does Barn Swallow Fields accommodate?
The venue is designed to host larger weddings with a timeless countryside charm. It features soaring barn architecture, refined rustic details, a beautiful reception barn, and an outdoor ceremony space, creating an unforgettable setting for your special day.
Does Thatcher Farms offer other wedding venues besides Barn Swallow Fields?
Yes, Thatcher Farms also offers The Gathering House, which is perfect for more intimate celebrations. This venue provides a warm and inviting atmosphere surrounded by the farm’s quiet beauty, ideal for smaller weddings focused on meaningful connections and thoughtful details.
Can I host both my ceremony and reception at Barn Swallow Fields?
Absolutely! Barn Swallow Fields includes a picturesque outdoor ceremony space and a beautifully curated reception barn, allowing you to celebrate your entire wedding day in one stunning countryside location.
Are there any special features at Barn Swallow Fields for cocktail hour?
Yes, the venue features the Bin Bar, a beloved spot designed for cocktail hour. It offers a unique and stylish setting for your guests to relax and mingle before the reception.
What catering options are available at Thatcher Farms?
The venue partners exclusively with two exceptional culinary teams: Gilt Catering Co. and Indulge Natural & Organic Catering. Both teams provide thoughtfully curated dining experiences tailored to your vision, guest experience, and budget, ensuring every meal complements your celebration beautifully.
Is Barn Swallow Fields suitable for a rustic-themed wedding?
Definitely. With its soaring barn architecture and refined rustic details, Barn Swallow Fields creates an effortlessly timeless and elegant rustic setting, perfect for couples seeking a countryside wedding with sophisticated charm.
How does the planning process work at Thatcher Farms?
The dedicated team at Thatcher Farms offers a warm and seamless planning experience from your first inquiry through to your wedding day. They collaborate closely with you to ensure your celebration reflects your vision and runs smoothly.
What kind of guest experience can we expect at Barn Swallow Fields?
Every detail at Barn Swallow Fields is intentionally designed to create an unforgettable guest experience—from the picturesque ceremony space and reception barn to curated dining and cocktail hour spaces—all set within expansive farm views that enchant your attendees.
Can Barn Swallow Fields accommodate customized wedding experiences?
Yes, the venue and its exclusive culinary partners work with couples to tailor dining and celebration details according to personal preferences, guest experience, and budget, ensuring a unique and memorable wedding day.
