Smolak Farms

the wedding coordinator, is unmatched. We met her in April of 2023 and when we got to our wedding date on 9/20/2025 she was responsive and a pleasure to work with. We loved that the farm is an educational space and not the stereotypical "wedding factory". We loved that Smolak Farms was a venue that we could return to visit for pumpkins, flowers, apple picking, or even lunch in the future. There was also a high level of flexibility, which allowed us to have our dogs be at our ceremony. She also offered us decor that had been left behind by past couples, like table numbers, candles, easels, and a custom smores board (saving us hundreds of dollars). The orchard we got married in was stunning, with the pergola in full bloom as well as a row of gorgeous hydrangea bushes. After our ceremony we were able to take photos in the pick your own flower field, and the pictures were truly incredible. Elaine made sure that we got a plate of our cocktail hour food and made sure everything ran smoothly throughout the night, even attempting to help soothe our baby niece in the bridal suite at one point. Elaine truly thinks of every detail, down to making bathroom baskets for the restrooms, just in case we hadn't. She went above and beyond to make our dream day come to life. The tent was beautiful with round and farm tables, and beautiful twinkle lights overhead. The tent could also be heated if needed. The tent was so beautiful that it truly didn't feel like we needed much to decorate the space, the venue is so beautiful that it truly doesn't need much to amplify it. I know that wedding planning can be stressful but Elaine made the process stress free. My only complaint is that I won't be able to talk to her as much now that our wedding day has passed. If you are looking for a stunning venue with the best coordinator on the planet, look no further than Smolak Farms.

nator was most helpful, most caring, and most understanding person to work with throughout the whole process. She constantly reassured us over following year any time we were worried about a step in the process and she helped so much keep us on track in our planning. On top of that, her recommendations for vendors were perfect. She went above and beyond at every turn and we truly cannot express just how much we appreciated working with her. SHE IS AMAZING. On the day of the event, the wedding staff there were very communcative and kind. We loved working with all of them. The set-up inside of the reception area was soooo beautiful. The fire pit was such a nice addition for the kids too. We had a few add-ons too that were really nice, like the donut wall and ice cream from the venue, the staff arranging our flowers, etc. We could not recommend this venue enough. They made everything so much easier and so perfect for us. We love Smolak!!!!!!!!!!!

utiful place. Elaine and her staff made planning the wedding much easier, yet gave us the autonomy to pick our own vendors. Over the year of planning, we really grew close to them and are loiking foward to doing other activities there. If you're looking for a perfect fall wedding, look no further.

ful backdrop for our wedding, Elaine was an absolute God send through the entire process. Every time I started to feel even a little stressed or overwhelmed, she assured me that she had everything under control and took a world of anxiety off my shoulders. When the day came, all our decorations were set up perfectly, the pies and donuts we ordered from the farm looked and tasted amazing, the cupcakes I made and brought to the farm were handled with care and set up at the dessert station, she set up water, iced tea, and lemonade for our guests during the ceremony, she brought my wife and I lunch while we were getting ready and had breakfast set up for our bridal party while we were all getting our makeup done. I could go on for hours about everything she did and how grateful we are. I'm sure there are things she was taking care of that I don't even know about. Elaine didn't miss a single detail. I don't think we could have done it without her. We couldn't have asked for a better wedding day or a better venue. We love Smolak, for apple picking, the farm stand, the animals, and now especially as the place we got married! I can't say enough good things ❤

(believe them when they tell you it goes fast!). The Smolak team had everything in place for my arrival, worked seamlessly with my other vendors, and helped me leave the venue having had a phenomenal party with all the bells and whistles.

d accommodating since day one. Throughout the entire process, she constantly checked in with us to ask us if we need anything or had any questions. She was readily available to answer any and all questions and offered suggestions and feedback throughout, that was greatly welcomed by us. As we got closer to our wedding date, Elaine helped us feel relaxed and organized. The day of the rehearsal, Elaine and her team were ready for our rowdy bridal party, and kept us organized and on track for a quick rehearsal. Elaine and her team were extremely detail oriented and had everything organized and set up the day of - they not only received and set up our charcuterie, board delivery and pastry delivery, but the entire venue was decorated beautifully beyond our initial vision. We got so many compliments that we owe to Elaine and her team on the location, ceremony, and reception. Elaine and her team went above and beyond all of our expectations for our wedding day and truly brought our wedding vision to life, and then some. We had been told to expect things to not go according to plan, we did not experience that at all. Everything went more than perfect that day. We couldn’t be more grateful for them and recommend Smolak Farms more highly!!! Thank you Elaine and team!!!!

cation, to convenient accommodations, and extremely helpful staff and coordinator, I would highly recommend Smolak Farms. My guests couldn't stop raving about how beautifully everything was put together by Elaine and her staff. I was so nervous something would go wrong the day of but Elaine calmed my nerves and made sure everything went off without a hitch. My husband, guests, and I truly had the best time!! 10/10 !!

and fancy, while also being relaxed and fun. Elaine Panneton and the entire event staff were so helpful and accommodating throughout the entire planning process and our wedding day ran so smoothly. They consistently went above and beyond. Every time we spoke with Elaine we left the conversation feeling more at ease and knew that everything was in good hands. We had our ceremony onsite in the orchards and it was beautiful. Our cocktail hour was in and around the barn, and our reception was in the event tent. We had hayrides which guests loved, and also had a fire-pit which was another guest favorite. Us and our guests absolutely loved that there were a few different places for people to hang out. We 100% recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a beautiful and fun wedding! We’ll forever be grateful we had our wedding here!!

ding and how fun the night was. The ceremony felt intimate in the secluded apple orchard. The cocktail hour in the woods and reception under the tent were amazing! We wanted a wedding where there was more to do other than just dancing, and Smolak delivered with their patio full of lawn games and fire pit. The fire pit at the end of the night was so cozy with everyone gathered around it wrapped in warm blankets. I highly recommend it for future couples looking for a rustic and beautiful venue with a friendly and experienced staff. Elaine and her team at Smolak Farms made our wedding a night we will never forget!

ading up to the wedding. We had a beautiful and sunny day and our guests had a wonderful time! We highly recommend this venue as a place to get married!

examples: 1) We were supposed to owe a 50% deposit in April. I followed up with the coordinator, Elaine, multiple times asking about the deposit and how she wanted to handle payment. The times I followed up, I either got no response or I got a "I'll have to get back to you" with no follow up. 2 days before the wedding I finally got a text asking if I wanted her to charge the full amount ($8200) to an old credit card she found on file 2) When we sat down our details meeting weeks before the wedding, Elaine's first question was "so do you have any idea of when you might want to have your event?" We talked through many details, but she didn't write down a single note. Not exactly confidence inspiring 3) The details kept changing. For example, we had originally wanted to have a dance floor brought in, as the floor in the tent is just cement pavers. We were originally told they had a vendor they could coordinate that with, and then just let us know the cost. When we got to the details meeting it was clear that no coordination had been done, and we'd have to figure it out ourselves. Elaine told us it'd be easiest if we had the dance floor delivered the day prior, and picked up the day after. I very specifically asked Elaine if that was okay, and she confirmed that they didn't have any other events going on that weekend. She said "oh no, I find that it's just too chaotic to try to have multiple events in one weekend." The next day I get a text from Elaine informing me that they had events scheduled the day before AND after ours, so we would have to have the dance floor delivered and picked up on the same day. We ended up forgoing the dance floor. 4) On the day of, things just didn't match up with what Elaine had told us during the planning process. For example, there was trash all over the ceremony site from the wedding the night prior that we had to cleanup. We were told that there would be a dedicated staff member in the parking lot directing guests where to go. This did not happen, and guests kept getting lost and walking by us trying to take pictures. We were told that when it was time to line up for the ceremony, the staff would escort us all to line up through the orchard using a golf cart. This did not happen. My maid of honor tried to ask Elaine where we were supposed to go so guests didn't see us before the ceremony, but got no helpful answers. Elaine had also promised that she would help direct our bridal party for walking down the aisle. She did not help with this at all, and just stood off to the side. She also said promised to stand at the back/side of the aisle to remind us to stop and kiss for a picture during the recessional, but did not do this either. The venue is stunning, but if you want to get married here I would highly recommend hiring your own coordinator to avoid the headaches. Just be careful with that, because halfway through the planning process Elaine texted me that they changed their policies and would ONLY be willing to communicate with the bride and groom directly. The hourly staff was lovely on the day of. Everyone was very friendly and pleasant, and our decor looked great. We ended up having a nice time, and our guests were complimentary. Everything ended up working out fine, it was just unnecessarily stressful getting there.

stress and anxiety with ease. I could not have asked for a better experience.

e had the utmost faith in her to successfully coordinate our day and she certainly did, from the rehearsal to the day-of activities to the ceremony and reception. Elaine and her team did not miss a beat and set up our decor beautifully. We received endless compliments from our guests about how lovely the venue was. The ceremony area is stunning and has a large pergola. The reception tent is large and cozy due to all the sparkly lights. Everyone at the farm was so nice and genuinely happy to help us. My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams here!! Thank you!

were very on top of setting up, despite the less than ideal weather coming through that morning. The Smolak team was very professional and communicated well with the other vendors and the two of us through the whole process. I'm very grateful that with Smolak Farms as a venue, you have a built in day of wedding coordinator which made the day so much easier on me and my husband. The venue is so beautiful and the staff is so caring. I wouldn't have had it any other way.

the apple orchard is stunning in the fall. The amazing thing about this venue is that you can use a lot of their decor that they’ve collected over the years (we even left behind some decorations so future couples could benefit!) Ashley and her team made the entire day seamless - someone was taking us around the entire venue all day in a golf cart for pictures, transport, etc. I would 100% recommend this venue over and over again.

planning all the way through the night of, they went so above and beyond. Ashley made sure things ran smoothly, helped with last minute decorations/details, and my family was so impressed by how wonderful she was at helping orchestrate what can sometimes be chaotic on the night of. I really cannot thank them enough. Smolak’s recommended bartender Deb also went above and beyond with lovely decor, amazing signature drinks our guests still talk about, and being a fun presence. She was more than just your average wedding bartender. We had the perfect early fall day and my dream of a quaint, elegant, rustic outdoor apple orchard wedding was seamlessly executed. I grew up apple picking at Smolak and having our wedding here was really special. Can’t recommend this venue, this team, and of course the cider donuts enough!

0 degrees and no real live visual of what our Fall wedding would eventually look like -- Ashley was still able to tap into our imaginations. She helped us visualize the budding orchards, the walk up for the guests, the walk for the bridal party and for us. She showed us pictures, she spaced out where the cocktail hour would be, the reception and all of the little details that would eventually come to fruition. In the months leading up to our wedding Ashley was always available to answer questions, go through tours with our florist and caterer AND she did it all with such genuine excitement and kindness. I cannot imagine being anywhere else for such a special day. Besides the absolute superstar that Ashley was, Smolak was just so incredibly beautiful. A huge chunk of our guests were from the West Coast and did not know what Fall actually was -- they got to see the foliage, feel the crisp yet warm air. Many picked apples at the orchard before the wedding. The venue alone was an experience for everyone. 10/10 would recommend!

event has been a home run and something our clients look forward to each year. Ashley Piazza and her team are pros!!

e made the process seamless and works closely with fantastic vendors ( Deb from Butlers and Bars and David's Catering). Our guests are still raving about the natural beauty of the farm, the fresh food and the delicious drinks. The staff were all professional, welcoming and seemed to really enjoy what they do. We can't say enough great things about Smolak and their crew !

h yard games, a firepit for smores, and farm animals a short walk away. Ashley, Elaine, Gary and the rest of the Smolak team went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly, including keeping our desserts from melting in the summer heat! The space is elegant but not stuffy, the café lights everywhere made it feel so magical. You don't need many decorations since the area is already beautiful as is. We are so happy we chose Smolak Farms!

he team that supported us during the day was great (helpful and attentive)! Even with the Peach Festival happening at the farm at the same time, our guests had parking and we were far away from other guests at the farm (we forgot they were all there).

with plenty of things for your guests to do. Fire place, yard games, animals and more.

night treat. Everyone loved them. Thank you!

of the Smolak events team are complete professionals. They host a ton of weddings and other events throughout the year and it shows in how organized and adaptable they are. They were completely on top of everything leading up to the wedding and they were there making sure everything went smoothly on the day itself, which made our lives so much easier in the midst of chaos that is planning an event like this. And beyond the competency of the events team, the farm itself is simply beautiful. There's the lovely apple orchard leading to the arch on the ceremony hill, which overlooks a beautiful pine grove where the reception tent is. There's the antique barn, backed by a flowing field of lavender. There are ducks strolling around, and deer you can pay a quarter to feed. It was easier than expected to decorate the space, because we were able to let the surroundings speak for themselves. Our guests had nothing but good things to say about how organized the event was and how nice the farm was. Overall, we are thrilled that we chose this venue and would recommend it to anyone who likes the idea of a fun, beautiful, outdoor wedding!

, summer venue for a less formal, intimate wedding. When we met with Ashley, she gave us immediate confidence that she and her team would be reliable and would help us make our vision for the day a reality. And they went above and beyond! Ashley and her staff were very responsive and helpful throughout the whole planning process. The event manager Elaine was with us through the rehearsal and the night of the wedding, and was absolutely amazing taking charge of the setup and making sure the ceremony and evening flowed smoothly. My fiance and I were able to completely relax and enjoy the evening, knowing the Smolak staff had everything under control. The venue made for a beautiful summer night, and the lawn games, tiki torches, and fire pit created such a fun atmosphere. We weren't sure about working with Smolak's required vendors, but were so pleased with David’s Catering and are still receiving comments, 3 weeks later, about how good the food was. The farm will forever hold a very special place in our hearts.

had all the angles covered. We had to go off list for mist of our vendors, but Ashley worked with them to help them to understand the lay of the land. They were accommodating to all of our quirky requests. They run a tight ship, which makes everything run very smoothly, and as long as you understand that this is a working farm in a residential neighborhood, it’s a beautiful and amazing venue to have a New England fall wedding.

n't even think to ask. I highly recommend taking a look at Smolak!

ry February day when we first visited) and we were sold as soon as we saw it. We had our ceremony at the gazebo in the orchard (I walked down the aisle through the rows of apple trees!), had cocktail hour in the barn (one of my favorite parts of the farm, it's a real, authentic barn with beautiful old wood and twinkle lights), and our ceremony under the tent in the pine grove. We used the bridal suite and the bonfire and served the Smolak apple cider donuts with dessert. Every bit of it was perfect. The only thing better than the location was the staff. Ashley was our wedding coordinator and she met with us 3 times throughout the six months of planning, assuring us that everything would go smoothly and helping us figure out what we needed. On the day of the rehearsal Ashley ran the show with such organization and grace and really made us feel sure the next day would be perfect. Also on the day of the rehearsal Ashley introduced us to Lisa, another member of the events staff and I went over all of the decorations/accessories/elements we had brought with both of them. The next day when we showed up everything looked perfect. Ashley, Lisa and their team had everything setup so nicely and they all were amazingly accommodating and helpful throughout the night. We had a few guests with mobility issues and the girls who were driving the golf carts to get them around were just lovely and made sure that no one had any trouble getting where they wanted to be. Our wedding day was the best day ever for many reasons, but Smolak and its staff were definitely the main reason it all went so well and we are forever grateful for all they did to give us the perfect day.

ove and beyond to make our day special. They even took what could have been a bad situation and made it even better! On the days approaching our wedding there was a 100% chance of rain starting at exactly when our ceremony started. Ashley called and explained the options and I had total faith that even with the change, she would make it work. And to be honest, thank god for the rain! I think our wedding was even more beautiful because of it and I wouldn't change a thing. I was expecting to have to do a lot ourselves in terms of set up and take down, but they took care of so much! I'm so glad we chose such a beautiful place with amazing kind people for our wedding. Also - I HIGHLY recommend getting the cider donuts and the pies - people are still raving about them!!!

d to do anything, and they definitely let us have free creative reign over what the tent would look like for our ~200 person event. Ashley was realistic and honest about her recommendations (e.g. she was clear that she felt we would like the tent extension so guests would have extra space, yet didn’t make us go crazy with renting other extra items) and we never felt like she up sold us on anything. She was also great at coordinating with all of our other vendors. Again, they were very professional and always got right back to us, but definitely had a cool attitude that did not feel as stuffy as other venues. This whole approach perfectly complements the beautiful New England back drop Smolak offered our guests. Everyone keeps raving about the venue and the donuts! Besides continuing to comment on how laid back but professional (exactly what we wanted!) the group was, we would like to share one specific anecdote that may be helpful for brides/grooms who are trying to decide between Smolak and other venues. We were married on October 2nd, 2015, the day Hurricane Joaquin was hitting New England. Naturally, having a tented wedding with hurricane conditions predicted was starting to feel a bit overwhelming. Ashley’s team was just so unbelievable through all of this. Without us asking, they offered us the barn for our ceremony. It was perfect. Her staff and the owners of the farm were running around shuttling chairs, purchasing extra umbrellas, and making sure everything was going off without a hitch. We were so impressed with how invested they were in making the day special for us. The pictures came out great, and our guests continue to comment on how beautiful the barn was... and they don’t even know that wasn’t the original plan for our ceremony spot. Ashley, Harmony, and the rest of the Smolak team really made us feel special, even if we were content on being a low key wedding. We are looking forward to visiting again in the fall, and would certainly work with Smolak again in the future for other events.

g their donuts as favors for my wedding this past Fall and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. Mary Stewart is the Farm Stand manager and she is lovely and a breeze to work with. I live out of state so almost all of the planning was coordinated by email and phone. They have many favor options (donuts, donut holes, other farm stand goods) and they will package them for you for a small fee. I had a personalized sticker made and they were able to accommodate that on the packaging. They also have a local delivery option if you can't make it to the farm on the day of your wedding to pick them up. The favors turned out perfectly: the packaging was beautiful and elegant and the donuts were DELICIOUS as usual. I'm still getting messages from wedding guests about how great of an idea it was. And it was all very reasonably priced. If you're looking for fun, delicious wedding favors that you your guests will love, I highly recommend you consider Smolak.

night (also extra) and they provided horseshoes and corn hole to play. They recently build brand new bathrooms so you don't need to rent porta-potties. The land is gorgeous for pictures, and it is a great venue for a rustic wedding. Ashley is great to work with and will help you with whatever you need!

ved a call from the woman who runs the weddings at Smolak - she informed me that the alcohol vendor that she had required we work with would not be able to serve our wedding due to licensing issues. If you are from the area you may know that Smolak is having trouble maintaining their ability to do weddings at all because of neighbor complaints. This issue reared its ugly head days before my wedding - however, I would have understood if the woman at Smolak handled it appropriately. Instead, here's the story - as mentioned before, she called me two days before our event, which also happened to be the day I had dropped off the final payment with her. During the phone call she informed me that she had found out about the licensing issue right after I had left her office that day. This was a lie. I contacted some of my other vendors who confided in me that not only had she reached out to them days/weeks prior because of this issue - she had also called and asked them to lie to me about the fact that she had ever called them. The morning of our wedding, when this woman was supposed to be setting up tables - she held a meeting with other potential clients - thankfully I had my entire family with me to make sure the tables were situated and set up correctly. She also did a horrible job coordinating our introduction before the reception. She was M.I.A. and did not communicate where we needed to be. Oh, and she left early (even though our wedding only went until 10pm). So, if you do decide to go with Smolak, because it is beautiful and unique, just be prepared to do everything yourself. Also, be prepared to pay this woman a $600 service charge to lie to you.

ect September day, more people could have easily fit but it also didn't feel empty. We held our ceremony in the gorgeous apple orchard and had the reception in the pine grove. Guests were welcome to play lawn games, go apple picking and, of course, dance their little hearts out. I definitely recommend Smolak!

his venue to anyone that is looking for something rustic and outdoorsy!

morable to guests. The venue allows many different activities to take place during the wedding - bonfire, lawn games etc. This was especially helpful for those guests that just don't want to dance. The tent is massive and can accomodate 160 guest comfortably. When uplighting is done right its pure beauty! Guests found the theme of the wedding, ceremony and reception memorable and very unique. We had an amazing day!! The one thing that I wish I had researched is that the venue requires the use of other vendors - catering and liquor. This means that everything has to be brought to the venue and you have to do a lot of guestimating about what will be needed and used. There are 4 caterers to choose from and Davids was my choice and I had an amazing experience with them. Xyomie was wonderful to work with and is very knowledgable about the venue and how to serve to weddings. There is only one liquor store provider and that was Andover liquors. Andrea was a pleasure to work with and made this aspect of wedding planning a breeze to do. Smolak Farms has a wedding coordinator named Ashley and she was great helping with the timeline of the day, coordinating the day and making sure brides have an amazing time at the wedding. All of her helper staff were just as easy to work with. I highly recommend this venue if you are looking for a fun, relaxed and memorable wedding

rd and chairs by the pond are quite scenic as well. I know visiting it without all the wedding decor can be deceiving so don't let that steer you away from this venue. The only thing that some guests were wary of were the bathrooms. This was mostly older family who found them to be a little dark. Parking can be tricky if there is an event going on, but if anyone needs a ride they do provide a golf cart to get people from one point to another. Overall I thought the setting was magical and definitely unique. Most of my guests say it was one of the best locations they had been to for a wedding and not another stuffy function hall. We also had some donuts and cider from the farm during the wedding and they were a hit with the guests! There are lots of extras you can add on if you wish, which does increase the price a bit, but if you want to keep it simple this can be an affordable choice.

, decoration ideas and use of the farm's services. It was very easy to make my dream wedding a reality with Smolak. They only issue we ran into with was some trouble with the rehearsal (we got married in the barn) - a time conflict with some children's birthday parties. They accidentally double-booked us on the day of the rehearsal. But they were SO great about making up for it when we expressed concerns. Definitely made the day memorable and special.