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Appleton Farms
4.6 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in South Hamilton, Massachusetts
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Phone (978) 356-5728
- Website thetrustees.org — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“This is a beautiful, well-kept working farm, with loads to do and many paths to explore.”
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“This is a beautiful, well-kept working farm, with loads to do and many paths to explore.”
“There are very clean restrooms by the education center, a small farm store that sells local wares and plenty of parking onsite.”
From the reviews
This is a beautiful, well-kept working farm, with loads to do and many paths to explore. Stonewalls abound throughout the property, making Appleton Farms the perfect backdrop for New England autumn day. This is a great spot picnic, so bring a blanket to spread out.
Owned by the Trustees, the shop has a good amount of higher end gourmet items like blueberry syrup, and drink kits. That’s in addition to their cheeses and other organically grown items. The large property also has hiking trails to check out
This property is huge! You've got trails spread over more than 600 acres. The North Shore Nordic Association does a fabulous job of grooming trails for nordic skiing. Right now it's like skiing on velvet. Great huge fields and a few woods trails are waiting to be explored.
Bring the kids to a working dairy farm where you can pet the animals and have fun with creative activities. It's a great place to visit, have a picnic and walk the paths and trails.
Getting married at Appleton Farms
Appleton Farms comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Appleton Farms
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Appleton Farms — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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