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Shady Acres Organic Farm
4.9 ★★★★★ 53 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Middletown, New York
Plan your tour
- Phone (845) 523-8081
- Website lotuswoodfarm.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“This venue is vast, but intimate, with surprising modern touches to accent the rustic vibes.”
“The setting was rustic and elegant at the same time.”
“Our guests were invited into the barn and to explore the koi pond.”
“The woodland ceremony, the garden cocktail hour, and the reception in the newly built pavilion were all beautiful, clean, and memorable.”
“From the indoor bridal suite to the apple orchards, from their outdoor ceremony area to the reception barn, from the forests to their green house!”
Amenities couples mention
“From the indoor bridal suite to the apple orchards, from their outdoor ceremony area to the reception barn, from the forests to their green house!”
“From the indoor bridal suite to the apple orchards, from their outdoor ceremony area to the reception barn, from the forests to their green house!”
“Our guests were invited into the barn and to explore the koi pond.”
“The woodland ceremony, the garden cocktail hour, and the reception in the newly built pavilion were all beautiful, clean, and memorable.”
What couples say again and again
“The woodland ceremony, the garden cocktail hour, and the reception in the newly built pavilion were all beautiful, clean, and memorable.”
“Sasha is so accommodating and responsive, and the recommended vendors made our entire wedding experience, from booking up until the day was over, perfectly seamless.”
“Sasha is so accommodating and responsive, and the recommended vendors made our entire wedding experience, from booking up until the day was over, perfectly seamless.”
“It was literally the most magical day of my life.”
“When it rained during the cocktail hour, the staff seamlessly transitioned to our backup plan.”
From the reviews
While the weather was a bummer, I can not give Sasha enough credit and thanks for how much she made my wife and my wedding day feel safe during these trying times and still have a great time during our big day. The place was fantastic and we couldn’t have imagined anything better.
My daughter had her rehearsal dinner, ceremony and wedding reception here. The ceremonial sight was just BEAUTIFUL! Guests sat comfortably among the wooded setting. The setting was rustic and elegant at the same time. The interior barn was transformed to reflect our daughter’s artistic and enchanting style.
What an incredible place as both a wedding venue and a farm! My wife and I were married here last September after a last minute cancellation from another venue, but the family there worked with us very efficiently to host a rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception that were all more than perfect.
My husband and I got married at Shady Acres on May 25, 2018. It was phenomenal! Everyone there was amazing and extremely helpful through the entire planning process and wedding itself. The ceremony site in the woods was something out of a fairy tale. We had a tented reception and a floating cocktail hour.
Getting married at Shady Acres Organic Farm
Shady Acres Organic 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 Shady Acres Organic Farm
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Shady Acres Organic 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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