About this vendor
A Barn's inspiration was our youngest daughter wanting to be married at home. We spent the summer cleaning out, fixing up and adding lighting. When her special day arrived our family and friends kept telling us we should open as a venue. Although we have held private parties here many times the idea of opening our home to the public was something new. The 2015 season was our trial year and we scheduled just a few events; weddings, anniversary party and a birthday party. We so enjoyed being a part of those celebrations we have been doing it ever since.
A BARN has a maximum occupancy of 125. Ceremony and reception can be held on site. You have a choice of ceremony locations with arbor and bench sitting. We supply tables and chairs for your reception and have additonal decor items for your use. We have added to the venue each year; interior bathrooms, catering kitchen, built in bar, and a patio with staircase. We have plenty of on site parking.
A BARN's season runs from May through October. We have hosted all levels of weddings from glamorous plated meals too casual BBQ and food truck events.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Garden
- Park
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Destination Weddings
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Reviews
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out of 5.025 reviews
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As soon as we stepped onto the property we knew A Barn was the place we were supposed to get married. The barn is older but holds a lot of charm and is well kept, the grounds are b...
eautiful and the options for ceremony spots were also beautiful. Taking our first steps out onto the back patio literally took our breaths away. What completely sold A Barn for us was Robin and Mike. From the very start Robin was organized and welcoming - using inclusive language which as a queer couple was comforting to hear- and all around there to make our day the best it could be. Throughout the entire wedding planning process Robin was available to help with any planning needs, reaching out to vendors and just all the fine details you don’t think about if you’ve never had a wedding before. The day before the wedding setting up and running rehearsal, we were set up for success for the day. The day of the wedding went so smoothly and a huge part of that goes to Robin, who managed anything and everything with grace and discretion only bringing things to us Brides if absolutely necessary. She made sure throughout the night we were happy and taken care of. Our wedding day at A Barn was an absolute dream. We cannot recommend A Barn more. Not only is the property stunning but the owners are masters at their craft.
Robin and Mark at A Barn ensured we could have our dream wedding. They left no stone unturned to accommodate our personal preferences. Everything felt truly customized and perfect!...
I highly recommend considering this venue for your special day. Robin made us feel like family and was very laid back and easy to work with. I knew we were in good hands from the moment I met them. The team made the whole process smooth. The rustic barn fit our imagination of our “barn wedding” perfectly. 10/10 rating from us :)
A dream rusty fairytale wedding - thank you Robin and Mark! We got married at A Barn on October 4th, and it was everything we dreamed of and more. The venue is absolutely beautiful...
- the perfect rustic fairytale setting. Between the charming indoor barn, the lovely patio, the open grassy area, and the peaceful pond out back, every part of the property made for stunning photos and an amazing atmosphere.
Robin and Mark Walton were incredible to work with from start to finish. Robin was so thorough, organized, and supportive throughout the entire planning process, and she made sure every detail on the wedding day ran smoothly. You could tell she genuinely cared about making our day perfect. Mark was hard at work behind the scenes keeping everything running seamlessly - they make such a great team.
They coordinated wonderfully with all our vendors, handled every detail flawlessly, and made it so easy for us to just enjoy the day. Our guests couldn't stop raving about how gorgeous the venue was and how smoothly everything flowed. We heard over and over that it was one of the best weddings people have ever attended.
If you are looking for a breathtaking rustic venue with owners who truly care and go above and beyond, A Barn with Robin and Mark is the perfect choice. They helped us create the most unforgettable day of our lives.
We could not have asked for a more perfect venue or a better team to work with! From start to finish, everything was absolutely seamless, and our wedding day turned out more beauti...
ful than we ever could have imagined. The A-Barn is such a stunning space, but what truly sets it apart is the care, professionalism, and attention to detail from the entire team.
Robin and Mark went above and beyond to make sure every detail was covered and that we felt completely stress-free on the day. They were organized, responsive, and always one step ahead, which allowed us to just relax and soak in every moment. We received so many compliments from our guests, not only about how gorgeous the venue was but also about how smoothly the day flowed.
We are beyond grateful for the memories we were able to make here and for the incredible support we received along the way. I could not recommend The A-Barn more—it is truly exceptional in every way, and we feel so lucky to have celebrated our wedding here! They are the BEST!
A Barn could not have exceeded our expectations more. This enchanting venue tucked away in the woods of Maine allowed us to create a truly storybook wedding. The barn itself is gor...
geous, with rustic beams, beautiful lights, and a perfect canvas for whatever your vision is. From the barn, you step out into a stunning open field ringed by trees with a beautiful pond, making it the idyllic place for your ceremony. There were also several excellent secluded spots where we could do our first look, and as far as logistics there is more parking than you will know what to do with. Robin helped to guide us through every step of wedding planning, taking a seemingly impossible task and making it feel achievable, less stressful, and from the beginning we could feel that she was excited for us to create a wedding with our own personal flair. She delighted in the choices we made, and supported us with everything we needed, big or small, far above and beyond what we ever could have expected. On the day of, the A Barn's coordination with vendors was impeccable, many of which had worked with this venue before, and the day went off without a hitch or a worry on our end.
If this venue is available on a date that you are considering your wedding, booking it will be the best choice you make. This is a beautiful venue, and while there are may be many of those, Robin and her husband Mark are truly good and kind people, and those are a much rarer find.
Choosing A Barn as our venue felt so right from the second we walked on the property! From day one, Robin was so helpful in making sure everything went smoothly and she was always ...
so responsive. On the wedding day, Robin was the go-to for all vendors, decor and scheduling to make sure everything was just as we wanted it! Our guests couldn’t compliment the venue enough. And the cherry on top was the stunning views and foliage on our perfect fall day! We would recommend A Barn over and over again - it’s truly the best venue!
Made my day perfect! So willing to help with everything they can to make the day of the wedding go smoothly and to make the day the least amount of stressful as possible. The nices...
t people you will ever work with! They make sure every detail is communicated, and that every vendor you work with is on the same page. Not to mention the venue itself is beautiful! Will definitely recommend for anyone looking for a barn wedding.
Booking our wedding at A Barn was hands down the single best decision we made during the planning process. It wasn’t just because of the beautiful venue, but because of Robin and M...
ark. With over 150 weddings under their belt, their experience truly shines. They are incredibly organized, dedicated, and offer fantastic vendor recommendations. Choosing Robin’s suggested vendors took much of the guesswork out of the process, as they were all familiar with A Barn and had Robin’s seal of approval.
One of the standout perks of the venue rental at A Barn is the day-of coordination provided by Robin. We were initially on the fence about hiring a day-of coordinator in general, but after experiencing Robin’s incredible support, we are so glad we had her. She struck the perfect balance between being helpful and unobtrusive, ensuring everything ran smoothly without us having to worry about a thing.
Many other venues don't include this service, but after seeing how much stress it took off our plate, I would highly recommend hiring a day-of coordinator, even if you don't end up booking at A Barn. It made a world of difference and allowed us to truly enjoy every moment of our day.
My advice: schedule a tour of A Barn, chat with Robin about your vision, and book your wedding with them. You will NOT regret it.
Robin is so knowledgeable and helpful. She recommended perfect vendors for us! The food for dinner, the bakery for dessert, and the bartender service! She knows who is local and...
good! Robin is SO ORGANIZED! We relied on her for so much and she was on top of it ALL! Robin is a calm presence, helping to keep the day on schedule.
A-Barn is such a lovely location! The wedding was out back, by a beautiful pond. After the ceremony, guests mingled on the large patio with drinks and snacks before dinner while the bride & groom took pictures.
The inside of the barn is casual but LOVELY. And the bride and her attendants have their own space to get ready.
I can not say enough about how helpful Robin is!
We were planning everything from Virginia, so I put a lot of trust in Robin and the vendors that she recommended. Everything was just perfect! Thank you to everyone at A-Barn!
Our wedding at "A Barn" was a dream come true... The venue itself is stunning, and Robin's dedication & support made our special day as perfect as could be. Leading up to the weddi...
ng, Robin went above and beyond not only as a host but as a friend. We are forever grateful for their warm hospitality & will never forget our beautiful day in Dayton, Maine :)
Robin and Mark were incredible to work with. A BARN is a beautiful venue situated in a quiet area. Robin was with us from the beginning to answer questions we had, offer advice, an...
d execute the day of our dreams.it wound up raining the day of our wedding and Robin and Mark were able to effortlessly transition to an inside event. We received many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and how smoothly the day ran, all thanks to Robin and Mark! We could not recommend them more!
A BARN was absolutely beautiful! I was in love with the venue and how it all came together. The owners were very helpful day of and made it run smoothly!
A Barn is a beautiful spot and Robin and Mark were wonderful to work with! Robin is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, professional and a problem solver. She responded very quickly ...
to all of our questions and had great suggestions when asked. Throughout the planning process, Robin will help to make sure all the details from the venders to the timeline are complete, so the days leading up to the wedding are stress free. On the day of Robin and Mark went above and beyond and had all the small details covered to create a wonderful stress free day for the bride and groom.
A Barn was the first and ONLY venue my now husband and I visited. When searching for venues we came across A Barn and there was something about it we loved just from the photos!
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e went to visit and not only did we fall in love with A Barn itself but Mark and Robin as well!
Robin was so helpful with recommending other vendors and overall a great resource through the planning process! She was always very responsive, kind, honest, and thoughtful.
On the rehearsal and actual wedding day, Robin and Mark as well as the vendors we had worked extremely well and the whole day went so smoothly!
We do not have enough words to say how much we LOVED working with Mark and Robin and having our extremely special day at A Barn!
We would one thousand times over recommend!
Mark and Robin truly went above and beyond to make sure my wedding day went flawlessly. Robin had a plan A, B, C and D for any situation that could possibly arise - she is a magic ...
maker and problem solver! Robin answered any questions I had promptly and professionally, and is very experienced in all aspects of a wedding. Not only this, but the venue itself is breath-taking. From the bridal suite, to the barn, to the patio and beyond, this property is the perfect place to get married. I cannot thank Mark and Robin enough for all they did to make my day beautiful and memorable.
EXCEPTIONAL! We couldn't have asked for a better experience than the beautiful day we were able to celebrate at A Barn. The venue it self is rustic/elegant barn with immaculate gro...
unds and gardens wrapping around. Our meetings in advance with the owners, Mark & Robin, to prepare for our big day made all of the difference. They made the planning and prep process stress free and our wedding went seamlessly. If you are looking for a gorgeous venue to host your wedding we highly recommend, A Barn!
If I could give more than 5 stars, I would.
I can’t say enough good things about A Barn. Robin was absolutely fantastic to work with throughout our wedding planning, covid postpon...
ement and then wedding planning again. Having her and Mark by our side relieved so much stress! They handled any and all little hiccups during our wedding, to the point where my new husband and I didn’t even know about them. They are true professionals and are worth the investment themselves. Our day would not have been the same without them! They have come to feel like family.
The venue itself is beautiful, immaculately maintained and photographs so well! The barn, back patio, yard and bridal room exceeded my expectations and I am so grateful to have been able to begin our marriage at such a wonderful place.
A true dream come true.
When my daughter and her fiance chose A Barn for their wedding I knew it was a gorgeous venue. What I subsequently learned was that Robin and Mark are so helpful in many ways that...
I never even thought about. From helping plan the timeline for the event to making sure that everything was perfect and all were happy on the wedding day, they were so great to work with and it made everything stress free so we could enjoy the day. Everyone raved about the wedding. It could not have been better.
Not only are the grounds beautiful, but Robin is such an easy and helpful person to work with! We unfortunately had to postpone our summer 2020 wedding to 2021, but Robin was so un...
derstanding and flexible. She truly made the process stress free and she continues to offer to help in any way she can. We cannot wait until summer 2021 to finally be able to enjoy this gorgeous venue!
We had such an amazing experience working with Robin and Mark for our wedding day. I really thought finding a venue as an out of state bride would be a huge challenge, but Robin ma...
de it so much easier. She was prompt to answer my dozens of email and hundreds of questions. The barn, the pond and the bridal suite were prefect for all of my wedding day needs. Robin made sure every detail was addressed and covered. And when Robin had to graciously back out as our day of coordinator, she found a replacement that picked up right where Robin left off. Even though Robin couldn't be there on the wedding day, Mark stayed all night to help make sure things went smoothly. He even broke out a blow torch to help light all of our sparklers faster. The barn is gorgeous, spacious and just stunning. The beautiful carriage out front is the perfect addition. Every time we had to go there for planning meeting, being there just felt right. Like it was where we were meant to get married.Everything there was perfect. We had such a spectacular time there and can't say enough about how wonderful Robin and Mark were to us. We highly recommend this venue for anyone getting married!
We had an absolutely perfect wedding day in October 2018! Mark and Robin were the best! They were very attentive and accommodating for anything we needed to make it special! I w...
ould highly recommend this venue!!
We couldn't be happier with our experience at A Barn. Robin and Marc were incredibly helpful and kind throughout the entire wedding planning process and went above and beyond the d...
ay of our wedding. There was a Nor Easter the day of our (supposed to be outdoor) wedding, but Robin and Marc were able to move everything indoors. Not only were they accommodating, but they helped the whole event run smoothly without any stress to my husband or I. At first I was saddened we would not be able to do the event outdoors but Robin was able to make the barn and tent look so absolutely STUNNING the storm felt like a blessing in disguise! Our guests are still talking about how wonderful they were, how cool the setting was and how special and amazing the day was.
I can't begin to express how happy we were to have chosen A Barn for our wedding venue!! Robin and Mark were absolutely incredible to work with. I was pretty overwhelmed by how muc...
h work it is to plan a wedding, but Robin truly made everything so easy. She has so much experience, is tremendously organized, and a great communicator; she helped us think through everything we needed well in advance of the day, and made us feel so calm and relaxed and worry-free about how the day would play out. Truly, her coordinating skills alone are worth the five star rating - but let's not forget how absolutely gorgeous the barn and property are! The barn has that beautiful rustic charm (and already comes with lovely decorations, with dried flowers on the walls and beautiful lights and white drapes around the gorgeous iron wagon wheel chandeliers - we had very little additional decorating to do on our own!). At the same time, it has all the modern amenities that make the event go more smoothly - the bathrooms are actual bathrooms (many barn venues make you rent portopotties), they have a beautiful and brand new kitchen prep space and catering serving nook, along with a separate bartending nook, which means fewer rentals and an even easier time for your vendors. They also offer propane heaters for inside the barn, which was a lifesaver for us on our cold and windy October wedding day! The pond was a beautiful space for the ceremony, and Robin had so many tricks up her sleeve to help us figure out how to decorate that space as well. The venue also comes with adorable wooden benches for the outdoor ceremony space, and tables/chairs for the interior of the barn. I honestly wish I could give this venue ten stars because they are so worth the value in every possible way. You can tell that Robin and Mark love what they do, and care deeply about making your wedding the most fantastic day. Ours absolutely was!
We really got lucky when we found A Barn in Dayton. When searching for a barn venue on a budget we were put out by venues that were ridiculously expensive and inflexible. Mark an...
d Robin, the owners of A Barn, were very much the opposite! They have a lovely venue and reasonably priced wedding packages that allow you to choose however many extras you'd like. I would really suggest springing for the day of coordination that Robin offers. She was amazing! She kept all of the vendors on the same page so well that we never even thought about it! They suggest certain vendors from the area, but allow you to pick whoever you'd like as long as they have the necessary licensing and insurance. A Barn was the perfect venue for our wedding, and Mark and Robin went above and beyond for us. I would recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a beautiful barn wedding!
Every bride hopes for the perfect wedding day, but let's be realistic here. I am an organizer, so naturally I had my wedding notebook etc. I had all my ducks in a row. On the weddi...
ng day there were several things that didn't go according to plan. However, my groom and I were determined for it not to ruin our good time. Robin and her husband Mark were fantastic! To setting up centerpieces and rentals, to improvising boutonnieres (apparently I miscounted how many I needed), to driving to our hotel because we forgot our marriage license! Robin and Mark went well beyond what was expected of them and I can't thank them enough for everything they did to help keep things running smoothly. Their prices are reasonable and they've added the new patio which looks great in the back of the barn. I'm more than happy to answer any questions that future brides might have about our wedding experience.
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152 Waterhouse RD, Dayton, ME | Southern Maine