Our Homeplace, Henson Farms
Proud of our mountain heritage, Henson Farms is rich in history and character. Circa 1940, the original owners, Gay and Evelyn Chambers were prominent members in the community. He was a local pastor and principal, and she was a teacher. They grew crops, raised cattle and poultry on the farm.
Mr. and Mrs. Chambers did not have children themselves, however the children in the area flocked to their home to play in the large fields, and on the mountains behind the beautiful and much loved stone cottage. It has been told, many weddings happened on the front lawn on Sundays after church, so we felt it was destined to be a wedding venue.
The original barn, was salvaged and repurposed into the pavilion we use today for ceremonies and party space, by current owners Kenneth and Jan Henson. It has been a labor of love for Kenneth and Jan to acquire and be good stewards of this land and farm. We look forward to sharing our beloved farm with you!
The Barn Pavilion
- Picturesque 4000 square foot barn with wrap around covered porch surrounded by 16 acres and mountain views
- Grand cathedral ceiling inside with Edison bulb light fixtures
- 60 inch round tables
- Mahogany wood folding chairs for ceremony and the reception
- Rustic hanging pendant lights around the perimeter of barn
- Access to table décor
- Venue Manager as resource for questions and day of wedding support
- Set up and breakdown of tables
- Parking attendant (s)
The Rooftop Patio
- 1000 square foot patio for rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday parties for 30-40 guests
- Sun and rain cover for inclement weather
- Outdoor Café lights that lend a romantic vibe for evening events
- Gas grill for preparing food
Planning and Coordination Services
- Vendor Recommendations, and coordination
- 1 hour Wedding ceremony rehearsal
- Up to 10 hours of wedding day coordination coverage
- Creation and execution of master timeline
- Photography assistance
- Payment and gratuity distribution
- Secure placement of gifts, cards and personal belongings
- Ensure smooth transition between, ceremony, cocktail/mocktail hour and reception
- Basic photo shot list for family photos
- Creation of wedding day timeline and floor plan
- Up to 3 collaboration meetings with vendors
- Basic décor set up and breakdown
- Two milestone meetings for detail collaboration – 6 months and 30 days prior to event