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Bally Cliff Farm
4.7 ★★★★★ 23 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Poolesville, Maryland
Plan your tour
- Climate climate-controlled barn — comfortable for a July dance floor or a December ceremony
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (240) 375-7279
- Website ballycliff.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“The most gorgeous restored barn set in a field of wildflowers a stones throw from a calming pond… I am really not sure what else you could want from an event space.”
“Bally Cliff has a gorgeous, restored barn on a working farm overlooking a picturesque pond.”
“The most gorgeous restored barn set in a field of wildflowers a stones throw from a calming pond… I am really not sure what else you could want from an event space.”
Amenities couples mention
“The most gorgeous restored barn set in a field of wildflowers a stones throw from a calming pond… I am really not sure what else you could want from an event space.”
What couples say again and again
“The most gorgeous restored barn set in a field of wildflowers a stones throw from a calming pond… I am really not sure what else you could want from an event space.”
“Food was delicious and I loved the beautiful vibe of the barn, all decorated and lit up w/ white lights.”
From the reviews
We had our wedding here late September and it was more magical than we could have ever dreamed. Mr. Clifford’s barn is everything I had been dreaming about since I was a girl. My husband and I fell in love with the rustic barn, amazing pond, wildflower field, and overall location.
Bally Cliff has a gorgeous, restored barn on a working farm overlooking a picturesque pond. It’s a fantastic venue to hold an event. We held a holiday party there last December and a smaller party in the fall. The owner, Jim Clifford, could not have been more helpful & accommodating.
Bally Cliff Farm was the PERFECT venue to hold Richard Montgomery High School's joint 40th reunion. The Classes of 1980, 1981 and 1982 gathered at Bally Cliff in early September and we had one of the best reunions any class has ever experienced.
Our large international family reunion was held at the beautiful Bally Cliff Farm. The large, 2-story "barn" accommodated our group easily and comfortably. The outdoor grounds were perfect for family games and even a family wedding! Even a few rain showers couldn't spoil our day at the Bally Cliff.
Getting married at Bally Cliff Farm
Bally Cliff Farm 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 Bally Cliff Farm
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Bally Cliff Farm — 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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