Emery Farm Stays
Select services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $13,000
Packages
Prices start at $13,000
Guest capacity
Up to 200 seated guests
Discounted rates on 3 upscale onsite rental houses
Perfect for bridal and groom preparations and keeping your wedding party and out-of-town guests close all weekend long!
About this venue
Welcome! Nestled amid 130 acres of rolling fields and tranquil woodlands in Durham, NH, Emery Farmstay offers you and your partner a breathtaking blend of history, charm, and rural elegance on your wedding day. Built in 1803, The Big Barn is at the heart of the property, and its fabulous post-and-beam structure provides a welcoming space for both intimate and lavish affairs. You and a select group of guests will enjoy the luxurious on-site accommodations, thoughtfully appointed for this exact occasion. A Little Bit of History Repeating Founded in 1660 by Joseph and Mary Smith, Emery Farmstay proudly holds the distinction of being America’s oldest family farm, now lovingly cared for by the eleventh generation, David and Catherine. Beautifully restored historic homes, surrounded by pastures, blueberry fields, and the gentle rhythm of farm life, combine to create an atmosphere that is both timeless and deeply personal, a truly one-of-a-kind backdrop for a bespoke wedding celebration.
Our event spaces
The Big Barn
The Big Barn is at the heart of the property and its fabulous post-and-beam structure provides a welcoming space for both intimate and lavish affairs.
This gorgeous barn feels open and comfortable, even with a full crowd, and looks out over the farm with easy access to a large private patio and garden space.
Guest capacity
30-200 Seated
30-200 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Decorative lighting - Indoor AP system (sound)
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Outdoor Ceremony Space
An outdoor ceremony space surrounded by natural New England beauty
An outdoor ceremony space surrounded by natural New England beauty
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Patio & Garden
Perfect for twilight toasts and golden-hour photograph
Our outdoor garden and patio offer a beautiful, relaxed setting for cocktail hour — with plenty of open-air space for guests to mingle, enjoy drinks, and take in the scenery. It's also one of the best spots on the property for photographs, especially in the late afternoon light.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Fire Pit & Lawn Games Area
A fire pit and lawn game area for relaxed, starlit celebrating
A fire pit and lawn game area for relaxed, starlit celebrating
Guest capacity
Up to 8 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Square footage
1
Ideal for
After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Main House (guest rental)
Beautifully restored warm elegant farmhouse located on America's oldest family farm.
This warm, elegant 5,000 sq. ft. home features curated lighting, artwork, and thoughtfully selected furnishings throughout. The primary suite includes a king bed with an ensuite featuring a deep soaking tub and walk-in tile shower. The second bedroom offers a queen bed plus a single, with a walk-in closet, field views, and a private full bath. The third bedroom is a cozy single room, ideal for one adult.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 12 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500 per night for all 3 houses (sleeps 18 total), with a 2-night minimum.
The Brown House (guest rental)
If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place!
This recently renovated charming cedar shake farmhouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; the primary bedroom has a king bed with a full bath with a soaking tub. The other two bedrooms have queen beds and share a bathroom.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 12 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500 per night for all 3 houses (sleeps 18 total), with a 2-night minimum.
The Carriage House (guest rental)
If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place!
This charming historic home was once a carriage house, originally built to store horse-drawn carriages. Today, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat on part of Emery Farm, the oldest family-run farm in the US. Our family has lived and worked here for ten generations, and we hope it feels as meaningful to you as it does to us. It’s a wonderful place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and soak in the timeless beauty of rural NE.
Guest capacity
Up to 6 Seated
Up to 6 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
$2,500 per night for ALL 3 houses (sleeps 18 total), with a 2-night minimum.
Patio & Garden
A cocktail garden and patio perfect for twilight toasts and golden-hour photographs
A cocktail garden and patio perfect for twilight toasts and golden-hour photographs
Guest capacity
Up to 25 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
90
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Big Barn
The Big Barn is at the heart of the property and its fabulous post-and-beam structure provides a welcoming space for both intimate and lavish affairs.
This gorgeous barn feels open and comfortable, even with a full crowd, and looks out over the farm with easy access to a large private patio and garden space.
Guest capacity
30-200 Seated
30-200 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement
Guests often feel this space is
“Relaxed”
Included in this room:
- Decorative lighting - Indoor AP system (sound)
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Outdoor Ceremony Space
An outdoor ceremony space surrounded by natural New England beauty
An outdoor ceremony space surrounded by natural New England beauty
Guest capacity
Up to 200 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Patio & Garden
Perfect for twilight toasts and golden-hour photograph
Our outdoor garden and patio offer a beautiful, relaxed setting for cocktail hour — with plenty of open-air space for guests to mingle, enjoy drinks, and take in the scenery. It's also one of the best spots on the property for photographs, especially in the late afternoon light.
Guest capacity
Up to 20 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Fire Pit & Lawn Games Area
A fire pit and lawn game area for relaxed, starlit celebrating
A fire pit and lawn game area for relaxed, starlit celebrating
Guest capacity
Up to 8 Seated
Up to 30 Standing
Square footage
1
Ideal for
After party
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
The Main House (guest rental)
Beautifully restored warm elegant farmhouse located on America's oldest family farm.
This warm, elegant 5,000 sq. ft. home features curated lighting, artwork, and thoughtfully selected furnishings throughout. The primary suite includes a king bed with an ensuite featuring a deep soaking tub and walk-in tile shower. The second bedroom offers a queen bed plus a single, with a walk-in closet, field views, and a private full bath. The third bedroom is a cozy single room, ideal for one adult.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 12 Standing
Square footage
5,000
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500 per night for all 3 houses (sleeps 18 total), with a 2-night minimum.
The Brown House (guest rental)
If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place!
This recently renovated charming cedar shake farmhouse has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; the primary bedroom has a king bed with a full bath with a soaking tub. The other two bedrooms have queen beds and share a bathroom.
Guest capacity
Up to 12 Seated
Up to 12 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Rehearsal dinner, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
$2,500 per night for all 3 houses (sleeps 18 total), with a 2-night minimum.
The Carriage House (guest rental)
If you’re looking for a quintessential New England farm stay experience that offers a quiet peaceful stay, this is the place!
This charming historic home was once a carriage house, originally built to store horse-drawn carriages. Today, it has been thoughtfully transformed into a cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom retreat on part of Emery Farm, the oldest family-run farm in the US. Our family has lived and worked here for ten generations, and we hope it feels as meaningful to you as it does to us. It’s a wonderful place to slow down, reconnect with nature, and soak in the timeless beauty of rural NE.
Guest capacity
Up to 6 Seated
Up to 6 Standing
Square footage
2,000
Ideal for
After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Warm and cozy”
Room cost
$2,500 per night for ALL 3 houses (sleeps 18 total), with a 2-night minimum.
Patio & Garden
A cocktail garden and patio perfect for twilight toasts and golden-hour photographs
A cocktail garden and patio perfect for twilight toasts and golden-hour photographs
Guest capacity
Up to 25 Seated
Up to 200 Standing
Square footage
90
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Emery Farm Stays packages
3 Day Full Wedding!
40-200 guests
Peak pricing $13,000
Off-peak pricing $13,000
From Friday evening to Sunday goodbyes, this is a full wedding weekend to remember - entirely yours, entirely unforgettable. For $13,000, you and up to 200 guests have exclusive access to everything you need to celebrate in style and comfort. Three on-site rental houses are available at discounted rates - perfect for bridal preparations and keeping your wedding party and out-of-town guests close all weekend long.
- 3 on-site upscale houses at discounted rates
- Stunning outdoor ceremony space
- Cocktail garden and patio for drinks and photos
- Beautifully lit indoor barn for dining and dancing
- Fire pit and lawn game area
- Onsite parking for up to 75 cars
- High-speed WiFi throughout the property
Available services that can be provided by Emery Farm Stays
Services & amenities
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
Accommodations
- Bedroom suites
- Double bed rooms
- Honeymoon suite
- Luxury suites
- Single king rooms
- Single queen rooms
- Twin bed rooms
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
2 reviews
- LW
Lauren W.
Stunning venue with opportunities to make your own
Emery Farm Stays was a pleasure to work with as a wedding planner. The couple I worked with was able to truly make the space their own, from customizing the lighting to designing a flow that felt unique to their day. The owner was on site throughout the process, helping with vendor deliveries and ensuring everything ran smoothly — from parking to sound and everything in between. The farm itself is a beautiful setting with dedicated spaces for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and dinner and dancing. I would highly recommend Emery Farm Stays to any couple searching for a flexible, well-run, and beautiful wedding venue.
David Hills•Jan 29, 2026Thanks Lauren! YOU did a fantastic job! What a gorgeous day, executed so well. We hope to work together again soon!
- C
Celie
Attendant
Emery Farm is an absolutely stunning wedding venue—full of charm, warmth, and vibrant character. The Big Barn feels truly special, where rich history blends seamlessly with the joy of creating new, unforgettable memories.
David Hills•Jan 24, 2026Yes indeed, we agree!
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