Maplehurst Farm

ome is an elegant backdrop for any event and even view of Mt. Baker from this quiet location. Endless opportunities to make your perfect event unique and memorable.

ite the ongoing uncertainties of covid, and made us completely at ease and confident that whatever restrictions might be in place, they would accommodate and adjust. We were lucky that things were fairly open when we finally had our wedding, and everything came together flawlessly. All the rest of our vendors had good experiences there as well. We live in Michigan and had many guests travel for the wedding, and the overwhelming response was that it was worth the drive from the airport, the rental car, the extra travel, etc. even for those who were not local because of how beautiful it is there (we considered a few venues closer to the airport but I'm so glad we went with Maplehurst). The location itself is stunning, and there are multiple areas around the farm and the house that allow for gorgeous photos. Simply put we could not have had a better venue or a more beautiful day. Highly recommend Maplehurst to anyone planning a wedding or event in the area!

ting. Almost everything you need is already onsite and included in the venue cost, it's such an affordable and extremely beautiful venue. I think they could charge more ;) but am so thankful for their pricing as-is because it was perfect for us. I will also say, Jessie is very very flexible too. We had a few items left behind the next day, and she didn't charge us any extra for leaving some of our items behind. The venue also has a duplex guest house you can rent as well. We took full advantage of this for our out of town friends and family, and used this space for folks to get ready, and used as a babysitters space during our adults-only wedding. I almost shifted to four stars, because if you have questions I recommend being extremely clear in your ask and making sure you have a very clear answer in response. At times when we had questions that required a 'yes' or 'no' answer, we would get a bit of a muddy response, and would have to clarify. But obviously not a big enough concern to change from five to four stars. Overall, Maplehurst Farm/Jessie is the BEST. Such a versatile space for any weather conditions, beautiful spaces all over the property for photos and so so nice to have the owners onsite day of. I'm really hoping I get to go to more weddings at Maplehurst Farm in the future!

well over a year to settle on a date that would work. We could not have been more pleased with the beautiful location, which included several options for the wedding ceremony, beautiful surroundings for photographs, places for children to play, places for groups to meet and talk without distraction, lawn games, seating for dinner and dancing. There was plenty in the way of supplies (plates, glasses, cutlery, tables, chairs, table and barn decorations, tables of various sizes, signage). Expectations were clearly spelled out, so we understood what was off limits (no hard liquor, music and the bar ending prior to the end of the party out of consideration for their neighbors) and what was acceptable. We heard many very positive comments from our guests, and walked away with nothing whatsoever clouding our memories of a wonderful event. A very positive experience in every way.

n use including yard games, dishes, decorations and so much more! Also, all the furniture can be moved wherever you want it for your big day! Jessie was so great to work with even while living/planning my wedding in a different state and in the middle of covid she was able to answer all of our questions and we were always able to schedule a time to come see the venue whenever we were in town! She really does a great job at working with you and doing anything she can to make your day perfect! Also, I loved that we could have our dogs at the venue all day as they were part of our wedding! I would recommend Maplehurst to everyone!

to the pandemic and were extremely disheartened with how Maplehurst handled this unforeseen global crisis. When we started to realize our wedding would look entirely different than planned, we began to reach out to Maplehurst, who - not only was unresponsive for some time - but then kept holding on to the fact that our wedding will be fine, over and over, stalling, and not offering any sort of concrete plan in the midst of the pandemic. This was incredibly difficult to deal with since my fiance and I have family and friends all over the world (I'm from Chicago with family in Poland, England, and Norway...and, my Maid of Honor currently lives in Spain), and it was critical we plan ahead. We're also certain they held several events in the midst of the pandemic when it was prohibited, putting the health of their guests at risk. What's most disheartening is how they were setting demands and sticking to what they thought was best, putting their views on us while our special day getting uprooted. We ended up getting a lawyer and I can fairly estimate that my fiance spent 20+ hours of his own time in what was probably 7-8 rounds of communication with our lawyer and Maplehurst, after which Maplehurst finally agreed to return payment minus the deposit. Why they made this so difficult was hard to understand too since they had a clause in their contract stating that if an unforeseeable crisis occurs, the customer is eligible for a full refund. I should also add that in the middle of this, they offered us the option to reschedule to unfavorable dates (i.e. Monday- Wednesday) in 2021 when we paid for a prime Saturday date to begin with. I honestly loved their venue, and envisioned my wedding there, but I can say with full confidence that they had zero plan when other vendors were so flexible and understanding, offering concrete solutions that were fair to us and them. In addition, all of our other vendors returned 100% of our payments plus deposits. At a time when we were supposed to happy, Maplehurst made planning unbearable and cumbersome. They did not - by any means - put the customer first and were selfish in their intentions. The way they treated us did in no way translate as professional or empathetic, which is why I can confidently say that if you want to be taken care of on your most special of days, think twice before booking at Maplehurst.

Here is my reasoning for why the owners of Maplehurst Farm have no business being in the wedding industry. A. Zero empathy. B. Terrible communications. C. Continued to encourage couples to have their weddings at their property despite state recommendations against it during the COVID-19 pandemic. D. Lied about their ability to hold gatherings and have food served during the pandemic. E. Showed a disregard for the safety of guests to their property. F. Had no plan for dealing with the pandemic causing couples to change their own plans almost daily. G. Didn’t know their own payment deadlines, asked for money early. H. Took up hours (literally months) of our time trying to ensure we could have a safe wedding. I. Forced us to hire a lawyer to receive a refund. Each of these points is further explained in the following lengthy and completely true review. In short, I’d rather get married in the middle of a busy freeway than ever have to deal with the owners of this venue. Please see full review on Google. In short, our desire to postpone our wedding was out of pure necessity in an effort to prevent the possibility of our loved ones getting sick and possibly dying, something the venue owners seemed to not care about as long as they made a buck. There are much better people in the wedding and hospitality business throughout Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom County. I fully recommend you use any of them.

ehurst because of the history and sentimental feeling it had. Plus the view is one of the best! In the Bridal suite, there are old pictures of the owners family on their wedding day. So sweet! We ended up using that idea and had old wedding pictures of our families as part of our decor. Our guests loved it! We had our ceremony through the Maple trees and it was a DREAM! The leaves were perfect and added pretty colors to our pictures. I highly suggest getting married in the Fall. We also rented the guest house which was great for extra parking and having another spot to get ready at. The owners were very kind and laid back. I highly recommend this venue! It was a wonderful experience and a day we will never forget.

erred professional relationship but minus having to deal with the owner, the venue can host beautiful weddings.

ding venue! Jessie answered our questions thoughtfully and showed us the practicalities of the barn— so helpful when you are starting to plan!!). Her love for the site (including the house) is absolutely infectious. She’s honest, knowledgeable, and incredibly kind— I felt calm and confident with her support! Maplehurst itself is a GORGEOUS venue— the barn actually feels like a barn (this is definitely a plus!), but has all of the windows and modern little touches to give you the elegance you want AND connect you with the outdoors and the beauty of the surrounding land. Trees abound at this location, and during May (which is when my fiancé and I toured the grounds), there are gorgeous flowers and rich greens everywhere. Maplehurst is such a good place to start a new chapter of life. From the grounds to the barn to the owners/wedding coordinator, Maplehurst feels wholesome and just plain GOOD.

o make our day truly unique. The space provides plenty of opportunities to personalize your day. For 150 people, the ceremony and reception spaces were a perfect fit. We did have some challenges with communication with the venue; delayed response times, vague answers, misinformation or sometimes no answer at all. Additionally, if you plan on having your ceremony on the grass lawn, do take the time of year into consideration. There is no guarantee that the grass at and around the ceremony space will be green for a late summer/early fall wedding, and the dead grass is noticeable in photos. We felt that Maplehurst Farm was a beautiful venue however there is room to improve in communicating with couples and maintaining the lawn of the main ceremony space.

ave commented on the property. We had the time of our lives and I can't wait to see how beautiful everything looks in photos :)

g is already on site except linens. The venue rental includes tables, chairs, all dishes and cutlery and they have display tables and items, a food prep and serving area and a beautiful barn with lights already strung from the ceiling. They also include troughs for drinks, marshmallow roasting sticks with a fire pit and adirondack chairs, as well as a separate suites for the bridesmaids/bride and groomsmen/groom to get ready. We also fell in love with Maplehurst because we could have the wedding outside and then have space for people to mingle and play yard games after the ceremony. It also has an awesome play house for the kiddos, as well as lots of room for them to run around. The barn has large garage doors that can be left open to get fresh air and natural light and Maplehurst provides bartenders to serve your beer and wine. Our day there was perfect and we even brought our dog to hang out for the day and she was able to run around the farm for most of the morning and also during the reception. Jeff and Jessica, the owners, are a pleasure to work with and were so helpful and receptive to all of my questions leading up to the wedding. I'm so glad we came across Maplehurst and were able to have our special day at such a beautiful and perfect venue.

for a rustic feel. Was more than we were looking to spend on the space costs and was a bit out of the way for us but would definitely recommend

grooms cottage and bridal suite provide private spaces to prepare and relax. They really have it all! I can't tell you how many of my wedding guests said that it was their dream wedding venue and they hope to get married there too. Owners Jeffrey and Jessie Anderson are super friendly and helpful. Not to mention they have a guesthouse next door you can reserve for anyone who wants to be able to walk to the venue. Book a tour, you won't be sorry you checked it out!

Definitely hire their bartenders and cleanup crew.

based on some decor that was in the main barn when I toured. By my wedding date, they had moved these items and instead left me with a very unsightly blank white wall. I was disappointed, and felt that I didn't get what I signed up for. I did ask if the items could be moved back in to the room, and was told no. They make you use their bartender, who is one of the proprietors. They don't tell you this upfront. Good price, not good service- I would recommend this venue to someone on a budget. Still loved my event!

rental of this venue, you get use ALL of their adorable decor, china, silverware, tables, chairs,patio heaters, moveable firpit, s'mores sticks, etc for FREE. You don't have to pay an extra cent to use anything and everything. The grounds is absolutely beautiful, especially the tunnel of trees covering the driveway. Then, you see the inside of the barn and it blows you away. As a wedding photographer myself, I have seen a lot of venues, and Maplehurst is by far one of the best venues I have ever been to!

ll the dished etc. are so beautifully kept for your use. The perfect weather didn't hurt anything either!