Summerfield Farms — Attraction in Summerfield

Wanted to get out on Easter weekend Saturday and wanted to explore so I went on the Google machine and saw something about live music at this 'working farm'. I expected a couple farm animals and a barn and a beach bar Willie singing some lame covers. What I found was truly 180 degrees from that. You pull in and see this beautiful market next to this picturesque barn. The market is full of their meats (one of only eight certified grass raised beef farms in NC according to the employee @ the market), Camino Bakery baked goods, the Goat Cheese lady, Ashe County cheese and numerous other craft, quality vendors that I recognized and many that I did not. Even the porta potty bathrooms are first class. They have this trailer with 3 bathrooms that are heated with sinks. The area behind the market is a beautiful area spotted with plastic Adirondack chairs, fire pits, end tables. They have their own truck that serves beverages and some snacks. Craft beer, unique/clever craft cocktails, spiked and unspiked hot chocolate and my travel partner got a hibiscus cardamom Lemonade that was prepared in a cocktail shaker by a young lady that obviously knew what she was doing. My travel partner enjoyed and she said it was unlike any lemonade she had ever had. I went with 'Breakfast Stout' by Founders out of Michigan. I loved it. Apparently brewed using a couple types of coffee and oats. My travel partner got cold so we only stayed for the one drink but I could see staying all day. There were quite a few families with young kids and young couples that seemed to be there for the day. I can understand why. They have events (weddings, parties etc) and they had one going on. I only saw the market and the performance area. The place is big. I hope to come back soon and see more. The fellow singing and playing guitar and BANJO was quite good. I wish I knew his name and tried to find but could not find on their various social media pages the next day. No outside food and...

Imagine planning your wedding ceremony to happen out by the Farm's "Little Tree" only to wake up on your wedding day and realize a Hurricane is coming through. I was fortunate enough to stay in the girls bungalow on the farm the night before my wedding, which was the best decision I made. It was such a cute space and fun to be in. I woke that morning to rain, looking out the window over at that beautiful tree. Little did I know, The Barn was going to hold ceremony memories for which I would forever be grateful for and love more than I could ever imagined.

Holly was absolutely a doll. She was so helpful in answering the crazy amounts of emails I sent her. And when it came to our actual wedding day she was so helpful and sweet. She even sent me a text after the wedding of a photo she'd taken while we were having pictures done telling me how much she enjoyed working with us. And that really made me feel special and as though a wedding on the farm really means something to the farm.

Hurricane Matthew was not on our minds when we booked the farm. We dreamed of a ceremony by Little Tree. But we moved everything into the barn and when I stepped out of the car and into the barn, as I started walking down the aisle, I just felt this sense of magic. The beauty of the barn is something that doesn't need a lot of dressing up. My parents worked really hard last minute to do so nice decor, but they kept it simple, because the barn speaks for itself. I'm so glad we wound up in there. Then in turn our reception was in there as well so the whole evening just had this sweet, intimate feel to it. Everyone we worked with was so kind and ready to help out. I just love everything about the farm and wish we could come back and relive our perfect day all the time. Thank you so much for such an amazing place to start our journey in...

Picturesque and perfect. We had the greatest day of our lives for the greatest day of our lives (so far).

Summerfield Farms and Katie were from the get go so helpful, quick to respond and informative. We organised our wedding from overseas, and we could not have been able to organise the day so smoothly without the support of Katie and her team.

The day was amazing; the venue, beautiful and gorgeous. We got married at the branch, and held our reception in the Pole Barn and could not have imagined a better way to celebrate our marriage. The branch was picturesque and absolutely gorgeous, and an incredibly short walk up the hill to the Pole Barn. Having access to the golf buggies for family members who needed a lift further made the day without any drama.

The beautiful cabins we were given for the groom and bride were perfect areas for us to get ready with our groomsmen and bridesmaids. Full amenities, gorgeous setting, air conditioned and wonderfully kitted out with games and other things to entertain (and a barbecue!), could not have asked for anything better!

Finally; in the whirlwind of the day and in the evening when we finally left, we left our empty bourbon bottle from the 'bury the bourbon' we did earlier. It was Summerfield, not our caterer, who took it upon themselves to take the bottle, look after it and kept it safe! I'm a little sentimental and it meant the world to us when we found out that Summerfield look after it!

Beautiful, amazing, wonderful venue and fantastic service. What more could you ask for in a place where these things matters most for the most...