Wells Reserve at Laudholm

5.0
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342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, ME

About This Vendor

Spectacular! A hidden gem on Maine's south coast.

The Wells Reserve at Laudholm gives you space to celebrate and room to roam. The timeless natural beauty of the Wells Reserve and rich history of Laudholm Farm make this coastal estate a venue you and your guests will always remember. Hundreds of acres of protected land surround hilltop buildings full of character, a perfect setup for stunning photography. Have a ceremony in the barn, on a hillside overlooking the ocean, or beneath the spreading branches of the centerpiece copper beech. Visit any time — the site is open every day from 7am to sunset. Take a virtual tour and when you’re ready for a full walk-through, the venue is happy to arrange it. Remember: Your rental fee preserves and protects the Wells Reserve at Laudholm and supports a mission of education, research, and conservation at this not-for-profit center for the protection of coastal environments. What is included? Regular contracts encompass the entire weekend, so you can make the most of your time together with family and friends. The weekend rental period includes Friday 1pm to 11pm, Saturday 7am to 11pm, and Sunday 7am to 3 pm. Many couples set up Friday, hold their ceremony Saturday, and return for brunch Sunday. Shorter rentals may be accommodated within 4 months of your event date. Please call the venue for details. Your Wells Reserve at Laudholm rental provides exclusive use of the barn, the auditorium, and the kitchen. You may arrange for tent installation. You may use the grounds and restrooms, which remain open to the public. The venue provides security during the rental period and a number of optional items useful for decorating and entertaining at no additional charge. Q: What packages are available? A: Wells Reserve does not offer packages. You are free to choose your own vendors (the venue can recommend some selected services with experience on site). Q: What is the capacity? A: The barn can seat up to 150 guests. The maximum guest count is 250. Q: Is my fee tax deductible? A: Wedding fees cannot be claimed as a deductible expense because you obtain use of the site in return for your payment. Q: How do I reserve my weekend? A: You may request a 3-week hold. Booking requires a signed contract and partial payment.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Barn, Beach, Waterfront, Historic Venue, Park, Tented, Trees

Wells Reserve at Laudholm Reviews

Reviewed On 7/08/2018 by Alex B
Simply awesome. No place we looked at offered this combination of natural beauty, flexibility, capacity, value, and authentic character. Tracy and Mark were our primary points of contact, and they were a pleasure to work with and very welcoming...
. The facilities were simple and beautiful. Really good set-up for just about anything you want to do. The barn is incredible. Feels like a space that has a lot of history and still serves multiple purposes. Also great for dancing! We loved that Laudholm was not just a picture-perfect wedding venue, but is also a working, living community space and environmental research center. Glad to introduce our guests to this place and support its mission.
Reviewed On 10/30/2016 by Kate C
We had our wedding at the Wells Reserve at Laudholm in mid-October and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful setting! When you rent out the property, you get it for the entire weekend. We had our rehearsal dinner in the barn on Friday nig...
ht, our ceremony there Saturday afternoon and our reception in a tent and in the barn that evening. We were struggling to find somewhere that could accommodate our ~250 guests, and this was perfect! We had a sit down dinner in the tent and then transitioned to the barn for drinks and dancing. We had heaters, since it was 30 degrees, and it was definitely warm enough inside. You're able to pick all of your own vendors, which was great, and folks had a wonderful time exploring the area. We used Express Events catering for the food, and they were familiar with the venue. Highly recommend!!
Reviewed On 10/13/2016 by Patrick F
My husband and I got married at Wells Reserve last weekend. It was the perfect setting! We held our welcome party, ceremony and reception, and send-off brunch there. Tracy is very responsive to questions and easy to work with, and you have y...
our choice of vendors. They also have a few nice "props" from the working farm days and leftover from other weddings that you can use. The venue is really just a shell, so if you're not into DIY or hiring a full-service planner, it might be overwhelming because you do need to bring in everything from decor to chairs, dishes, linens, etc., it probably wouldn't be a great choice, but it was absolutely stunning for us! Our guests loved it, and so did we. -Luisa S.
Reviewed On 4/22/2016 by Jess H
After looking at several barn venues in Southern Maine, my husband and I visited Laudholm Farm and instantly knew it was where we wanted to host our wedding. The grounds are gorgeous - our guests loved milling about before the ceremony and duri...
ng cocktail hour - and we chose to have our ceremony under the grand old beech tree. It makes such a statement on its own that we really didn't need additional decorations. At 140 guests, we chose to have dinner in a tent, and used the barn for dancing, a lounge, and the bar. PROS: The staff at Laudholm is great to work with and your venue fee supports an important mission; unlike most barns you have access to bathrooms and a kitchen prep area; music is allowed until 12:30 a.m. CONS: Like most barn venues, hidden costs abound with rentals -- you must bring in chairs, tables, catering equipment, etc. While the venue fee seemed cheap initially, we paid about 2x the amount in rentals. If I had to do it all again, I would absolutely choose Laudholm Farm. The setting is so picturesque, and I love that my husband and I can go back there whenever we want to walk the trails and reminisce.
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2019
A late thank you for the wonderful review, Jess. We hope you have had several chances to visit over the past few years. For review readers: Recently, we needed to impose earlier quiet hours, so bands need to wrap up at 10 pm.
Reviewed On 8/09/2011 by Sarah P
Laudholm Farm is a part of the Wells Reserve. When you rent this venue, you and your guests have use of the property for the entire weekend. We did rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, and a Sunday brunch all on the property. The caretaker...
was amazing - the barn was beautiful - and the scenery was peaceful and stunning in every direction. There is plenty of parking and a full kitchen for your caterers. Above all of this, we know our rental fee went to help the Wells Reserve and preserve the birds, beaches, and nature all around the area. This was an outstanding location!

Contact Info for Wells Reserve at Laudholm

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342 Laudholm Farm Road, Wells, ME

Meet the Team

meet the owner
Tracy Kay
Events Director
Hello, and thank you for considering the Wells Reserve at Laudholm for your event. As the venue specialist here for 15+ years, I've had the pleasure of meeting many wedding parties. Each of them has brought great ideas for celebrating their special day at this beautiful, historic site. I've worked hard to ensure a memorable Maine Coast wedding for them all. I look forward to assisting you, too. I can show you the campus and suggest planners, caterers, photographers, and other vendors who have earned our trust over the years. Wherever you decide to host your event, please accept my best wishes.