William Allen Farm

e setting is perfect . . . a genuine old barn which dresses up very nicely . . . with a cool bar area and a nice loft, all surrounded by a pond and beautiful grounds. And Heidi and Al were terrific . . . there when you needed them, hidden when you did not. They are genuinely nice people. And because they only host one event in a weekend, we were not rushed. We were able to start setting up on Thursday (our choice, not something we had to do) and chose to have our rehearsal dinner ( a lobster bake) there on the Friday evening before. And we could go back on our own time Sunday morning to finish clearing out, leaving the wedding day free for the main event. We visited many barn venues. Looking back, the William Allen Farm was clearly the obvious and right choice.

t of their way to make us feel at home and were responsive and informative during our 1.5 years of wedding planning. Our wedding was forecasted to be especially hot and humid so Heidi and Al picked up 3 industrial fans to cool our guests off in the barn (thank you!) The venue is spacious and well kept and there are no bugs to speak of. We had 120 guests and plenty of room in the barn for mingling, eating, and dancing. If I had to do it all over again, I would book William Allen Farm in a heartbeat!

cess of planning start to finish. Even with the barn being as beautiful of a space as it is, Heidi welcomed many different ideas in order to help us make the barn our own unique wedding space. By the time our wedding day came around, she felt like family, and this barn will always be an extremely special place to us. You couldn’t ask for a more beautiful event space, or two better people to help you plan your wedding or event. We are forever thankful that we had the opportunity to spend our special day at William Allen.

setting for our late afternoon wedding ceremony, and the barn itself is the quintessential New England barn that worked wonderfully for our dinner and reception. The bridal suite was beautiful, tranquil, and perfectly set up to accommodate hair and makeup, and the balcony in the barn was the ideal hangout for the groomsmen before the wedding. Thank you for everything, it couldn't have been better!

l in the planning of our event. The grounds are gorgeous and provided excellent opportunities for photos with the bridal party. In addition, the bridal salon that is available for the bridal party was so cute and it was the perfect spot for all of my bridesmaids to get ready. It also has plenty of counter space and massive mirrors for any hair or makeup artists to work. Another really important aspect for us was that the William Allen Farm had indoor plumbing. Many barns in the southern Maine area require you to rent toilets, but having indoor plumbing on site was really helpful. Again, Heidi made our experience so easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend the William Allen Farm for anyone who is looking for a venue that not only provides a beautiful space, but also a venue that provides exceptional service.

her way. My family did a lot of the decorations ourselves, and she let us visit the property frequently to take measurements, etc. They delivered on everything they promised, and we were thrilled with how everything turned out!

eautiful, but they all had their quirks. No bathrooms (have to rent a port-o-potty), in the middle of nowhere, limited accommodations, no restaurants, lots of rules, etc. William Allen is only 15 min from downtown Freeport, ME there are plenty of great hotels and B&Bs to choose from. Freeport has shopping and lots of restaurants for your out of town guests. It’s close to Portland and close to Maine beaches. It’s also very easy to get to! The venue itself is so well done. We visited in January with 4ft of snow on the ground and after meeting the owners Heidi & Al we knew it was our venue! The amount of thought, planning and pride that this family has put into their home/venue is obvious from every angle. From the cozy bridal suite, to the hidden gravel- lighted parking area, everything is designed to improve the guest experience. Since the time we visited the venue to our wedding day, there were many improvements/ upgrades. The built in bar that is accessible from both outside & inside was a favorite for us. They also added a deck so that the catering tent is out of the way and off the ground. They installed a business sign out-front and added a classic stone walkway in the front of the barn. The day before our wedding and even the morning of, Heidi & Al were both working non-stop to make sure the property was flawless. It’s clear they are continually working to enhance their already welcoming & accommodating property. Another reason we choose this venue was because of Heidi & Al. A DIY wedding venue is a big undertaking especially for a couple that is not using a full-planning service. Heidi & Al are both so calm, easy to talk to and genuinely kind. When the chaos and craziness of your wedding hits you, these are the kind of people you want surrounding you and your family! Throughout the entire planning process (we had a 1.5yr engagement) Heidi was quick to reply to my questions, honest in her recommendations and overall so easy to work with. We cannot say enough good things about Heidi, Al and William Allen Farm. Our wedding venue was truly the perfect setting for our Maine wedding and the pictures we have from the day are breathtaking. This venue is well planned, well-executed and clearly a passion for the owners.

s, a separate bridal suite and two convenient bathrooms (NOT portable!) added to the total package. Best of all, Heidi's continuous support and encouragement when I would panic as I planned my daughter's wedding was priceless. It's a great location, easy access to Freeport and the Interstate or Route 1, and beautiful views from every point at the barn. I would easily recommend the William Allen Farm in Pownal for any type of event!

port shopping as well, the perfect place to host your Maine wedding. The owners are as kind as the barn is beautiful, couldn't have asked for a better experience.