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Josias River Farm
4.9 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Cape Neddick, Maine
Barn and garden setting for weddings and other events with kind hosts and a flexible approach.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 100–100-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Phone +1 508-667-7638
- Website josiasriverfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“The barn where we held the event was equally impressive: spacious, rustic yet elegant, and easily accommodated our group of over 100 people with room to spare.”
“As a wedding photographer, I love how beautifully the gardens, pathways, and historic barn photograph.”
“The barn where we held the event was equally impressive: spacious, rustic yet elegant, and easily accommodated our group of over 100 people with room to spare.”
“We recently hosted our high school lacrosse banquet at the beautiful Josiah River Farm, and it was an absolutely perfect experience from start to finish.”
“Between the garden, the yard, and the barn, we had our welcome party, wedding, and Sunday morning brunch all at Josias River and each event was unique and special in it's own way.”
Amenities couples mention
“The venue is beautiful, the bridal suite is amazing and the barn is breathtaking.”
“The natural surroundings and scenic views were stunning, and we could see us standing right by the formal gardens saying “I do.”
What couples say again and again
“We recently hosted our high school lacrosse banquet at the beautiful Josiah River Farm, and it was an absolutely perfect experience from start to finish.”
“Her and her husband made the entire planning process easy and stress-free, and went out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day of the event.”
“Her and her husband made the entire planning process easy and stress-free, and went out of their way to ensure everything ran smoothly on the day of the event.”
“Our guests raved about the beauty of the venue, and how well kept the property and gardens are.”
“The venue is beautiful, the bridal suite is amazing and the barn is breathtaking.”
From the reviews
We both had wanted to find a location that offered a beautiful garden atmosphere with a rustic barn for the added flare. We had done many searches online and found Josias River Farm online with other wedding venue options and did our outreach to schedule an appointment.
My husband and I got married at Josias River Farm in July 2023 and it was a magical weekend. From our initial visit with Laura and Charlie we knew this was exactly where we wanted to get married.
WEDDING OF OUR DREAMS! This was the only venue that my husband, Tim, and I toured and we fell in love with it the minute we stepped on the property and had a tour with Laura. Even when it was the middle of winter! Laura and Charlie were both so welcoming and treated us like we were their own family.
Josias River Farm was an absolute dream to have our wedding at. Laura and Charlie were nothing short of amazing to work with, they let you fully enjoy your day as if it’s your own but are there if you ever need anything. It truly felt like home when we were there because of how welcoming they are.
Getting married at Josias River Farm
Josias River 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 Josias River Farm
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Josias River 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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