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Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Meadows Petting Farm

Ijamsville, MD
4.9 out of 5 rating, 35 Reviews
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    Jhalitza P. Sent on 12/22/2022
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    Great wedding venue!

    Great venue! We had our wedding there Nov 5, 2022.

    Ken, Laurie and their team were amazing. They made things go smoothly!
    They don’t have a set catering list which was nice. We were able to choose whomever we wanted. We also were able to provide our own alcohol, as long as you have a licensed bartender!
    Anytime I had a question they were quick to get back to me.

    We only used the reception part of the venue but still rented the bridal suite. It was great because it gave us a place to settle down before the reception started.

    The venue had a bar stand which was very convenient. Ken even let us rent a container where we were able to put ice / drinks in. (Pic added)

    We rented the fire pits as well. They were smaller than I thought, but it was nice for our friends that wanted to hang out over there.

    The inside of the venue is so beautiful we didn’t even need to decorate much!

    The venue fits up to 200 guests!

    Green Meadows Petting Farm's reply:

    Our Green Meadows Farm team is so happy to hear that your special day was a success. We love to see pictures of our happy couples. Thank you for sharing!
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    Bethany T. Sent on 10/15/2021
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    Love animals? Get married at Green Meadows!

    Our wedding at Green Meadows was an absolute dream! Ken & Laurie were so incredibly easy to work with--even through our postponement drama and continuous questions! The Stables is a beautiful space for a reception and you have the opportunity to build upon the decor they already have...twinkle lights and gorgeous white draping. Our cocktail hour was second to none...our guests could roam the farm and pet all of the animals in the animal barn and all over the grounds. Everyone absolutely loved it!

    Green Meadows is the perfect venue for DIY brides and I absolutely loved making the space perfect for my wedding day!
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    I’ve performed weddings at this venue and everything ran very smoothly, I recommend using it in warmer weather, as when the wind is blowing, it’s pretty cold! One of my weddings was in mid December...Brrrrr...However, don’t let that put you off....Winter weddings are very romantic.
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    Gabrielle M. Sent on 09/09/2021
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    Lovely Venue - No Farm Smell!

    I used the MD location as a wedding venue. It’s very reasonably priced. It’s worth upgrading to allow your guests to explore the farm and farm animals. Ken and Lauren were very friendly and helpful. I appreciate their attention to detail. I was grateful they allowed us to bring our own caterer. They also allowed us to decorate the night before. Ken is extremely flexible. You can rent farm flowers from Lauren for a low price which would make beautiful centerpieces. There are large wine barrels which make for stylish decorations. The barn is beautifully decorated so we needed minimal decorations. We used the bridal suite to get ready and were given the opportunity to take our time getting ready. The venue is spacious and open; it doesn’t have that “farm smell”. My guests were truly thrilled about the opportunity to explore the farm and pet the farm animals.

    Photo credit: “Annan Productions”

    Green Meadows Petting Farm's reply:

    Gabrielle was such a pleasure to work with on her very unique and cultural event. Her energy, spirit and attention to detail were amazing and made us all look great.
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    Danielle Sent on 08/31/2019
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    Best venue ever!

    Working with Green Meadows for our wedding was beyond amazing. Ken and his staff at the farm are so great to work with, it’s truly like planning your wedding with family. The farm is BREATHTAKING, the petting zoo during cocktail hour was a huge hit, everything was better than we ever could have imagined. We received so many compliments on how it was one of the best weddings people had gone to and I know that most of that was all due to this amazing venue! The best part is, my husband and I can come back and visit the petting zoo in years to come and even bring our future babies to see where we got married :)
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    E Wit Sent on 06/25/2019
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    Perfect venue--with option to stay on-site

    I'm giving myself a high-five over picking this wedding venue--things could not have been better! Ken recently opened up an Airbnb ON-SITE, meaning that I was steps away from the ceremony site and reception site! This is even better than it sounds, because imagine waking up at 3 A.M, realizing that you actually should move your aunt's place card over to table 4 and simply being able to do it instead of adding it to your to-do list, which is already too long and confusing. In short it is a total lifesaver that becomes more and more beautiful the closer you are to event time (funny how so many details occur to you on the day of and day before the wedding) and don't have to drive to the venue each time you realize you need to add or change something.
    As the other reviews suggest, the farm itself is outstanding. You will not be able to find a place that takes better care of its animals (they are given so much space to roam and their pens are always spotless--a true feat in the petting farm industry). The farm has so much natural beauty that will charm the eyebrows off of your guests--we keep getting compliments on how beautiful everything was (little did the guests know, the Hay Mow and event barn are already beautifully decorated and need no additions, however, feel free to add whatever decor you please). It was a joy for kids and adults alike, who ever able to chat outside, pet the animals, and watch the fireflies light up. Leading up to the wedding, I never felt alone--Ken and Krissy were always so easy to reach (often, I could just walk outside and find Krissy if I had a question, and she would immediately help me). They made me feel so comfortable and taken care of! You'd be hard-pressed to find a better wedding venue: amazing support, flexibility, kindness, incredibly beautiful event spaces, and the ability to stay on-site--what more could you ask for? Your guests will thank you :)
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    Julie Sent on 05/28/2019
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    Absolutely fantastic

    We could not have asked for a better wedding venue. Ken and Gail, the owners, are wonderful people, as well as their staff who helped make our day special. They were responsive to my concerns and made me feel like it was okay to ask questions and come visit to help me visualize using the reception space. We got multiple compliments from our guests about the petting zoo cocktail hour, as well as the accessibility of the venue and the warmth of the reception space. I cannot recommend Green Meadows enough!
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    Mindy Sent on 07/28/2018
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    I loved having my wedding at Green Meadows Petting Farm! We had so much fun and all my guests loved walking around and looking at all the animals! Ken was so helpful and made all my dreams come true! I can’t wait to go back and visit all the animals!
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    Nicole Sent on 05/26/2018
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    I just had my wedding at Green Meadows and it was SO great. Ken and Gail were super flexible, we were on a budget so they let us make payments, they helped us along the way booking cost effective vendors, and offered us their "decoration" closet (for cheaper than buying everything!) if we wanted to do our own centerpieces. Ken allowed me to bring my horse to the ceremony (which was super important) and even gave her a stall in the petting barn a few days before because my transporter was also a guest at the wedding. Everyone loved our venue, and loved that the kid guests had space to run around and burn off some energy. I would absolutely do it again, and may hopefully host other events at Green Meadows.
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    Jessica Sent on 05/12/2018
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    Gail and Ken were amazing to work with. Very laid back and made the process of planning a wedding very painless! I would recommend them to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, rustic venue!
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    Rachel Sent on 11/17/2017
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    This was our first venue and we were immediately sold ! The cute rustic barn for our ceremony and the heated reception hall were just what I wanted. Everything came pre decorated as well! Ken and Gail were just so easy to communicate with and super flexible as to request that I had. They were willing to accommodate me through the whole process, since my mind kept changing. They allow BYO and can recommend great catering and drinks. The entire wedding they had helpers walking around to make sure everything was running smoothly. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a flexible, BYO, rustic wedding. It was amazing !
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    Elizabeth Sent on 11/20/2017
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    We did not have any difficulties working with Ken and Gail. They were very responsive. They have good communications skills. Answered all of our many questions. Very accommodating to our needs. Beautiful place to make your own. One thing that they recommended was not to get a dance floor and I'm so glad that we listened. That way you had so much more room for everyone. You don't need one. We told a lot of girls ahead of time that they'd be dancing on a cement floor. It didn't stop anyone! :)
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    Derise Sent on 08/07/2017
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    Green Meadows (GMF) was actually our third venue that we had for our wedding due to permit issues at our first and a double booking at our second and honestly, it was by far everything we could have asked for. Ken and Gail and very flexible and willing to make your day unique and perfect! From the moment we met them I had a very good gut instinct about having our wedding there and knew that we could trust them. They have rules like most venues, but will work with you to make sure it is your perfect day. We were also able to go and visit the venue to plan out our details and flooring arrangement with Ken which alot of other places would not have put in that kind of time before the event. We paid extra to decorate the day before and it was money well spent but we decorated alot. The good thing about the stables is the ceiling and wood is all very pretty so you can decorate as little or as much as you want to and it will still be beautiful. We got married on July 1st which turned out to be a 90+ degree day with a very high humidity. The stables were hot, but Ken put fans up so there was a breeze going throughout it. People had such a good time that the heat didn't effect the day or the atmosphere. It was cooler than a traditionally tent that other venues had because of the concrete floor. We had cocktail hour in the lucky barn and paid for the farm visits which I would highly reccommend. People are still talking about how unique it was and we got plenty of pictures with the baby kangaroo, cows, rabbits, pigs, etc. During the cocktail hour all of the event staff went above and beyond including taking my handicap Nana around on the gator so she could see all the animals. Because the venue is so flexible in that we were able to pick all of our own vendors, I would HIGHLY reccommend Celebrations Catering with GMF. Overall GMF was a great decision if you want a unique wedding that can be personalized to fit you as a couple. We loved our wedding and everyone else did too
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    Megan Sent on 07/16/2017
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    Ken and Gail are so friendly and accommodating, and they were really helpful in the planning process. We did our ceremony in front of the house, the reception in the stables, and we had lawn games set up outside in the tent and on the lawn. Everything was gorgeous and flawless. I can't imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. Highly recommend.
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    Katie Sent on 10/14/2016
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    My husband (fiance at the time) and I picked this venue immediately after our first visit, and we could not have been more pleased. The staff, service and attention to detail that the farm provided made planning our wedding fun and personal. Green Meadows Farm helped ensure sure that our wedding day was perfect. The most attractive part of this venue was the flexibility. They didn't tie us down with the way they "did things", instead they helped make the vision and dreams for our wedding come alive (accommodating some of our crazy requests). Our guests LOVED the farm animals! Ken, Gail and their staff were attentive, available, excited and extremely hard working. We loved using this venue for our big day and would highly recommend Green Meadows Farm.
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    Erin Sent on 09/29/2016
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    If you have found this page, you have found your venue! Ken, Gale and all their staff went above and beyond in helping to make our special day just that, special. It was hot out, they brought fans, we needed help on decisions, the staff jumped right in, we wanted to use an RV, they said sure! I can't say enough good things about them and the venue! It is beautiful, calming and beyond anything you can imagine! HIGHLY recommend!!!!
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    Teresa Sent on 08/24/2016
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    Looking for a beautiful country venue for wedding? Well this is the place!! My daughter was married here on August 6th, 2016 in front of the manor house (one of the many places to choose to have your ceremony). We also had our rehearsal dinner under one of the tents outside on Friday night and were able to set up the day before...a must if you are decorating yourselves!! The farm is very affordable and you are allowed to choose the caterer of your choice, which was a plus since we were serving 200 guests. Ken and Gail were there to accommodate all of our extra ordinary requests, from her riding her horse and including her dog, along with many others. As the mother-of-the-bride this is a trying time and they were always there to listen and help solve even the smallest of problems. Couldn't have asked for better service!!
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    Karen Sent on 07/26/2016
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    We had a fantastic experience at Green Meadows Farm! We held the ceremony in the historic bank barn. From the minute we stepped into the barn for the first time, we knew that it was perfect. It has such a warm and cozy feeling. Ken and Gail worked with us to decorated the barn in way that many called "simple elegance".

    We greatly appreciated the flexibility that the reception venue provided in terms of layout. With the help of Ken and Gail moving around tables we tried a couple of layouts until we found one that was just perfect. The venue has a great rustic feel with ceiling decorations already in place. It was perfect that the band played "Wagon Wheel" as we were dancing under the suspended wagon wheels.

    Ken and Gail were so responsive to all of our requests for information as we planned the wedding. Both were available to us and quickly replied to all questions that came up during the final preparations. Both helped as we made final preparations. It was so reassuring to know that the were on top of so much of what was going on as things were coming together on the day of the wedding. We got married on the hottest day of the year and they went above and beyond to keep the venue as cool as possible. We felt like they both were fantastic hosts and worked so hard to help in many ways to make our wedding so memorable.

    Many of the guests commented that the wedding venue was "perfect" for us, was extremely romantic and a beautiful place for a wedding. We can't wait to see the pictures taken around the property!
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    Michele Sent on 05/30/2016
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    I held an 80s party at Green Meadows this past weekend and had to share our wonderful experience. We've visited Green Meadows many times, to enjoy the animals, however this was the first time being there to enjoy The Stables for a party.

    The planning process was easy; Gail & Ken Keys, the owners, were wonderful and so accommodating to work with. They provided ideas for the event; such as setting up a firepit, recommendations for food and alcohol, and ways the room could be set up.

    The party was perfect and just as I had hoped and planned for. My husband and I had access to the room all day, which allowed us ample time to get in and set the room up as we wanted, before returning later for the party. Gail & Ken, as well as 2 other staffers, were there to help move tables and picnic tables, which happened to be brand new. They even allowed us to use a handmade pallet bar.

    Guests had an amazing time, and said the venue was the perfect location. The day was hot, but by evening there was a wonderful breeze, which came in through the many large barn doors, keeping the packed dance floor comfortable.

    The Stables looked wonderful with our 80s decorations, although the room alone is beautiful as-is; shiplap wood walls, beautiful wooden beams with lights and subtle lanterns, and polished concrete floors. This is then complimented by the stunning surrounding; acres of farm land and the Keys Farm house.

    If you are looking for a unique, yet practical, venue, this is the place. It's easy to access, has ample parking, a truly stunning venue, and wonderful people to work with- you will adore working with Gail & Ken. I've received so many compliments since the event, most commenting on how beautiful and perfect the venue was.

    I'm hoping to make the 80s party and annual traditional, and plan to always host it here. I was truly so pleased and know you will be too!

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    Cathy Sent on 06/06/2016
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    From the first phone call I knew we had picked the right venue. Ken and Gail Keyes became like family to us. They did everything to help make my daughters wedding Dreams come true. There were so many different options for the ceremony and reception. Their staff was there til the end to help in anyway. The venue is set on a beautiful farm. Everything was perfect for her day even in the rain. I would use Green Meadows Farm all over again. Thank you Keyes family for a once in a lifetime dream come true.
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    Karen Sent on 05/29/2016
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    The venue was the perfect spot for a wedding and reception. The barn was set up with bales of hay for the guest to sit on, during the ceremony. It was just beautiful. The "Stables" are decorated already with white lights. Its very spacious, and ready for you to add your personal touch for the reception. Gail and Ken are extremely nice and helpful. They treat you as family and are available on the day of your event to meet any need you may have. We were able to set up a day early and could return the morning after to clean up.....A plus after an evening wedding. The kids really liked the added feature of the petting zoo. It helped to pass the time while the bridal party were getting there pictures taken. I would highly recommend Green Meadows farm for any type of event. You can not beat the hospitality of Ken, Gail and there helpers. They are hands down AWESOME.
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    Stacey Sent on 12/11/2015
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    Wow! What a beautiful and spacious venue. It was just perfect for our holiday party! It was a wonderful time had by all thanks to staff at Green Meadows. I would highly recommend this venue for any party but especially a wedding.
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    Ken is wonderful to work with! Very practical and creative! The venue is beautiful! Best day of my life!
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    Diane Sent on 12/13/2015
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    The stables at Green Meadows farm is an excellent venue for a wedding reception either formal or casual. Ken and Gail Keyes where professional courteous and helpful over and above what one would normally expect. We were given access to the room as much as me needed to get things set up. They have several props and accessories that they made available to us. They also had wonderful ideas that helped make our daughters day very special. There was plenty of parking and plenty of room for the 175 people that attended. I would highly recommend this venue and reiterate the professionalism and helpfulness of all the people at Green Meadows farm.
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    We rented the Stables for our son's birthday party. What a great venue! The facility was so comfortable and spacious. The kids ran themselves right into the ground! We were in touch with Green Meadows several times as we came upon our date. They were very helpful making sure we had everything we needed. And on the day of our party, we had someone available to us for the entire event. They really let us design our own party and, most importantly, we never felt rushed. They had plenty of 'toys' and activities for the kids and were fine if we brought our own games as well. They were super helpful and accommodating to us. It was probably the most relaxing birthday party we've ever hosted! Everyone who came said it was fantastic and some even talked about having their kids' parties there as well.
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