It was great working with you this year for this great annual event. Happy Holidays to you and everyone at Touchstone. I don't think we could have picked a better venue. I will be recommending this venue to get married in to everyone if they want a place that is beautiful, affordable, and stress-free! Thank you Ashley and all the friendly personnel at Apple Hill; you made our day the most special day of our lives. Visitors come to pick fruit from our orchards and shop at the Farm Stand and Bakery. The best people to work with and BEST place to have your wedding! Everyone was amazing to work with and really worked hard to make our wedding perfect. for our first look photos, served us coffee and cider donuts, kept us warm in the bridal suite, and ensured that not a single one of us felt the stress that came with having to work magic when weather misbehaves! You guys were amazing to work with right from the beginning, so easy to work with, so friendly and nice! You did an amazing job My fiance and I toured Smolak last Sunday, the 3rd, with Ashley. At the very last minutes she performed miracles that saved the night. After spending $300 on a tree, wreath and a few other decorations, I wrote to provide feedback on our experience, which was the same as several others around us at the time we were in their tree field, they didn't even acknowledge the correspondence. Thanks for the very kind words, Christine! I can't rave enough about how incredible of a venue Smolak Farms was for our wedding day! We were able to utilize the library bar which allowed a perfect get away space for our guests to rest up before going back to dancing. I really cannot thank them enough. The land is gorgeous for pictures, and it is a great venue for a rustic wedding. ), had cocktail hour in the barn (one of my favorite parts of the farm, it's a real, authentic barn with beautiful old wood and twinkle lights), and our ceremony under the tent in the pine grove. Little did he know then, back in 1954, that that wedding would be the start of a long and beautiful tradition of using Smolak Farms as a cherished wedding venue. She also did a horrible job coordinating our introduction before the reception. Inside that tent, none of it mattered. Our friends are still taking about what a fantastic time it was, and how much fun they had. Everyone was so professional, flexible, and easy to work with. If you're looking for fun, delicious wedding favors that you your guests will love, I highly recommend you consider Smolak. We held my sisters bridal shower at Smolak and everything was perfect! This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. smolack farms was pricey Fourth Course 100% of travelers recommend this experience. So sweet. The day of the wedding Elaine allowed me to wait right up to my ceremony time to see if a rain storm would end , WHICH IT DID! I enjoy every second of my wedding due to the flawless coordination of Elaine and her staff! We weren't sure about working with Smolak's required vendors, but were so pleased with Davids Catering and are still receiving comments, 3 weeks later, about how good the food was. Food was great also. The venue alone was an experience for everyone. When Emily Butterfield (29, elementary school teacher) met Nicholas Gagnon (30, brewer) through her college roommate (who happens to be Nick's cousin) she was certain he wasn't for her. From the very beginning she and the staff made us feel like home. This place was amazing. October May: Ice cream available in the farm stand, farmstand@smolakfarms.com On the day of our wedding, every single staff member made sure that we weren't stressed and that we were enjoying ourselves. After waiting a long time to enter the parking lot, we headed to the main house to get our apple bag. reign over what the tent would look like for our ~200 person event. Everything was how we imagined it and I can't thank Apple Hill enough - if I had to do it all over again, I would choose them in a heartbeat! I highly recommend Smolak and their events team. The wedding coordinator, Laura was so helpful and so very nice! Secondly, the staff is absolutely amazing. availability for our popular June 25th wedding date, as our save the dates had already gone out. Congratulations and best wishes! Now attended with their close friends and family members, the party was filled with joy and laughter. We had a DJ, dance floor, and stations around the room, and our guests (we had about 60), still had ample room to socialize, eat and dance. They even catered to our guests who were gluten free or vegan. We had our ceremony at the gazebo in the orchard (I walked down the aisle through the rows of apple trees! it right from the farm), and it is family owned and operated. nd the views were absolutely gorgeous. We ended up having such a spontaneously magical setting that was absolutely perfect, and all of our expectations were far surpassed. 20 minutes away. SMOLAK FARMS - 227 Photos & 260 Reviews - 315 S Bradford St, North Andover, MA - Yelp Restaurants Home Services Auto Services Smolak Farms 2.9 (260 reviews) Unclaimed Farms Edit Closed 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM See hours See all 227 photos Write a review Add photo This includes a hayride around the farm, blueberry picking, and snacks ( apple cider I was hoping we just caught them on a bad day and they might shed some light on our experience, but we received no response. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. Smolak Farms is steeped in history. We were thrilled with every part of the day. The food and flavors were fantastic. Last but certainly not least the staff really blew us away with their professionalism and attentiveness to us and all our guests. The catering team that Ashley suggested we work with (Vinwood Caterers) did an amazing job on both rehearsal and wedding dinner meals. We researched and visited so many venues but when we visited AHF, we both knew it was the right place from the moment we stepped out of the car. I go to smolak farm with my family frequently through our the year. I hope to see you again soon whenever you are at the farm! Guests played lawn games in the pine grove as we took pictures in the barn. PLUS, the food is incredible, and the setting is breathtaking. Depending on your chosen event space, nearlyweds can host from 80 to 200 guests on the property. The staff has eagle eyes when it comes to apple picking and pumpkin season. So becaerful on the farm premisesnever know what may happen to you & family. The food was delicious and the staff was extremely organized and helpful. Laura was wonderful and very professional - she dropped everything at the end of the night to help figure out the late coach bus driver. Sorry it was a few years ago and I was just visiting. The actual day went by without any glitches and I didn't feel like I had to stress out about any decorations or logistics. About us Smolak Farms of North Andover, Massachusetts combines agriculture, education, and entertainment in a very special way. Favorite. There's the antique barn, backed by a flowing field of lavender. Congratulations and Best Wishes for a happy, healthy marriage!!! News and Updates Whim Dinner Series: Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery Menu Now Available Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Beach, Waterfront, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Tented, Trees, Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Cakes & Desserts, Cupcakes, Other Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff, Transportation, Shuttle Service. Please come say hello whenever you are back at the farm. I would 100% recommend this venue over and over again. They will treat you like family from the start and work for you to have your dream day. We've been there for regular dinners, also had our rehearsal dinner there, and the staff go above and beyond to make you comfortable and make the dinner enjoyable. Today was one of the worst New England farmers market experiences I've ever had. What an honor! After our old venue (Wachusett Village Inn) decided to shut it's doors unexpectedly after having booked with them for a year, we only had 8 months to try and find a venue who had Our wedding at Apple Hill Farm turned out beautiful, and I do not regret selecting it as our venue. I highly recommend this venue! First off, the setting is absolutely beautiful & quaint which is exactly what I was looking for. Down to the last minute details, AHF was so easy to w Apple Hill Farm had absolutely everything we wanted for our special day. Guests were welcome to play lawn games, go apple picking and, of course, dance their little hearts out. Our own wedding decorations were integrated seamlessly, and many of our guests commented that our personal touches added to an already beautiful venue. I wanted a fairy light extravaganza and when we walked into the The staff was so incredibly accommodating, we barely had to do anything! There were string lights all over the venue, beautiful flower decor for the ceremony, and the apple orchard is stunning in the fall. There's the lovely apple orchard leading to the arch on the ceremony hill, which overlooks a beautiful pine grove where the reception tent is. You all were amazing to work with and made this a pleasure for Us! The bartender was amazing. On October 14, 2017 we had to wedding of our dreams and everything was perfect. What started as an early morning coffee and breakfast stop in 1999, slowly started hosting private events in what is now called the Parlor room - adding the Library Bar and Restaurant and The Ballroom in later years. We had our wedding at the gazebo, cocktail hour in the barn (extra $500 but worth it), and reception in the tent. This was especially helpful for those guests that just don't want to dance. Farm-to-table from Apple Hill will always be the best choice! We only host one wedding per day so that couples have the freedom to choose their time slot. Read reviews, view photos, see special offers, and contact Smolak Farms directly on The Knot. They also have a local delivery option if you can't make it to the farm on the day of your wedding to pick them up. When we met Hi Leslie & Brian! Please come say hello when you are back at the farm in the future! Staff was friendly. #SmolakFarms #PYOPeaches #Peaches #PeachSeason. 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA. Things have been pretty crazy over here (to say the least!). We are so happy we had our wedding here! They even took what co My husband and I were so impressed with Smolak! prev next "We succeeded in making our day a huge party," says Emily. You, Mark, and your friends and families were such a pleasure to work with! Capital of Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, the modern and vibrant city that is Dusseldorf (Dsseldorf) retains plenty of traditional character beneath its glamour, glitz and enormous trade fairs. There were so many activities, from dancing to the photo booth, the ice cream sundae bar and the fire pit with s'mores." You can tell they run a well organized operation. The pictures came out great, and our guests continue to comment on how beautiful the barn was and they dont even know that wasnt the original plan for our ceremony spot. I highly recommend this venue for weddings :-) When we first visited Apple Hill Farm, my (now) husband and I fell in love pretty quick with its rolling hills, lovely fruit orchards and beautiful indoor reception venue (no need to worry about th We are SO happy we chose AHF for our wedding! Again, only good things to say! and her colleagues were nothing but professional and kind throughout our time with them. It means a lot to me and my team to have couple like yourselves have such a wonderful experience at the farm and with my team, including our vendors! I wouldn't of imagined a better place toget married. ade our wedding *feel* like it was under the big top. Mary Stewart is the Farm Stand manager and she is lovely and a breeze to work with. If you are from the area you may know that Smolak is having trouble maintaining their ability to do weddings at all because of neighbor complaints. We had my bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, and wedding here and they were all perfect. You were absolutely beautiful and you planned such a gorgeous event. Every bit of it was perfect. Hi Michelle! We had the perfect early fall day and my dream of a quaint, elegant, rustic outdoor apple orchard wedding was seamlessly executed. The array of decorations we had brought were all set up without complaint by Laura and her staff and the reception room looked perfect. April & Anthony have also gone through the same struggles and decided to go ahead with a socially distanced ceremony on their original date and plan for a formal reception in 2021. From ensuring that our photoshoot went without issue to going back and forth between the tent and the pergola because of the scattered rain, they helped keep us at ease and the vent on schedule. The food (we had a cocktail style reception) was outstanding. Congratulations and best to you and Stephen!!! When we started to plan our wedding we knew without a doubt that we made the right choice. 34. The staff were all professional, welcoming and seemed to really enjoy what they do. In just 15 minutes or so, we were able to capture the iconic side that the farm has to offer. You were such a pleasure to work with especially considering all of the confusion and the many obstacles thrust upon us during the last 5 months! For more information please email our activities office at: activities@smolakfarms.com. I could not have asked for a better night to spend with this amazing couple! They have many favor options (donuts, donut holes, other farm stand goods) and they will package them for you for a small fee. Cant recommend this venue, this team, and of course the cider donuts enough! Everyone seriously had such a fun time, danced all night and everything went smoothly! Ashley worked very closely with the vendors they recommend (bakery, florist) and the other vendors we had chosen (photographer, DJ). :). We have yet to be disappointing over the last five years at all of the dinners we have a tendon. Please keep in touch and come by to say hello whenever you are at the farm. They work with other local vendors often, and the ones we used had nothing but good things to say about Apple Hill. ork with and accommodating. The location is absolutely gorgeous. y what you need. Smolak Farms is a rustic farm located in North Andover, Massachusetts. Beautiful place! Even weeks after the wedding, we are still receiving so many compliments about AHF. Ashley really made it less nerve racking for us. Ashley was our wedding coordinator and she met with us 3 times throughout the six months of planning, assuring us that everything would go smoothly and helping us figure out what we needed. And to be honest, thank god for the rain! were understanding, had great suggestions and helped us with so many decisions. All the guests felt the food was exceptional, and Laura and our waitstaff were attentive until the last moment. They are still raving. the group was, we would like to share one specific anecdote that may be helpful for brides/grooms who are trying to decide between Smolak and other venues. She was more than just your average wedding bartender. Its certainly the best Farms in town for your special event. Overall, we are thrilled that we chose this venue and would recommend it to anyone who likes the idea of a fun, beautiful, outdoor wedding! othly! First Course Even with the Peach Festival happening at the farm at the same time, our guests had parking and we were far away from other guests at the farm (we forgot they were all there). This place is unbelievably beautiful - it's like your own rustic forest oasis. Topped with arugula tossed with herb oil topped with warm goat cheese ood time. Also one time we picked out a pumpkin and put it into our car. dors ( Deb from Butlers and Bars and David's Catering). Our wedding reception ran smoothly and our guests had a great time. They also have a local delivery option if you can't make it to the farm on the day of your wedding to pick them up. Facilities and Capacity Laura was super accommodating and helpful planning everything, especially during the pandemic. The staff and the farm were flawless and professional and very flexible! ORDERS:farmstand@smolakfarms.com Today, families come from all over the area to enjoy apple picking and fruit picking in our orchards, and shopping at the farm stand and bakery featuring our famous apple cider donuts and mouth-watering pies. We were looking for an outdoor, summer venue for a less formal, intimate wedding. The coordinators ashley and Laura were so helpful and they made everything feel not as stressful as I had imagined! The venue made for a beautiful summer night, and the lawn games, tiki torches, and fire pit created such a fun atmosphere. We give Laura, Sharon, Ashley and all the staff our whole hearted thanks, with such great appreciation for everything they did to make our wedding reception absolutely perfect!! This farm will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Awesome venue with a spectacular staff. The tent is massive and can accomodate 160 guest comfortably. We invit you to visit us soon! The space is elegant but not stuffy, the caf lights everywhere made it feel so magical. On our big day, I did not have a single worry. The one thing to note is that you should make sure your DJ is aware that he has to use Smolaks sound system - some DJs get upset about that. We also had some donuts and cider from the farm during the wedding and they were a hit with the guests! Working with Smolak Farms was amazing and so easy! Congratulations! As a kid I went on field trips to Smolak Farms and so it felt nostalgic to me to come back as an adult. She answered questions I didn't even think to ask. No idea what this is but Trip Advisor recommends it. The staff made the wedding experience fun and ea We were beyond thrilled with our choice to have our wedding reception at Apple Hill Farm. I have always loved Apple Hill since I first time I stepped on to the property. When we visited Apple Hill Farm, we both knew this was the place! Ashley was great to work with for everything leading up to the day. of the establishment was just above and beyond our expectations. I have been coming to Smolak Farms since I was a kid and I may be biased, but I think they have the best apple cider donuts in the world. For so long I had envisioned walking through the gorgeous apple trees to the pergola at their orchard ceremony site. From the first day we met Ashley we felt like we made a new friend and could trust her to make our day perfect. Thank you for allowing us the honor of hosting you all! Smolak Farms Wedding Planning Tools Checklist Budgeter Wedding Vision Guest List & RSVPs Discover Deals And More Join The Knot Savings Program Take The Knot's Style Quiz Vendors Reception Venues Wedding Photographers Catering Bridal Salons Wedding Planners Wedding Cakes Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties DJs Videographers Wedding Rentals I had a blast at the farm. We left her office confident that everything was fully taken care of. I cannot say enough good things about Apple Hill. My fiance and I were able to completely relax and enjoy the evening, knowing the Smolak staff had everything under control. I had my wedding in July 2014 at Smolak Farms. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone who wants to have not only a beautiful venue but wonderful staff who work with you and let your wedding day be enjoyable while they make sure everything is moving along as it needs to! The recommended vendors such as the florist and the bakery were excellent to work with and the rapport they established with the venue made for such easy planning. Before we knew it the day had passed and we missed out opportunity to take the, Yelp users havent asked any questions yet about. With snow still freshly on the ground, the temperature around 30 degrees and no real live visual of what our Fall wedding would Hi Jessica & John! You will not be disappointed! We got married in Sept and the entire venue felt like it was straight out of a fairy tale. The morning of our wedding, when this woman was supposed to be setting up tables - she held a meeting with other potential clients - thankfully I had my entire family with me to make sure the tables were situated and set up correctly. Last but not least, Smolak Farms will forever hold a special place in our hearts. The sparkler send off which can be tricky was also handled flawlessly. Pictures came out beautiful and the event coordinator, wait staff, and bartender were a delight. 63,717 were here. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! n understanding. Laura and Val were so great making sure everything went smoothly and they did not let us down. But also she got to know me and my family and really understood what I was looking for out of my special day and went above and beyond to ensure I had nothing less. I highly recommend them for your special day. Today, Dusseldorf is bursting with culture, plenty of culinary regional delights, and many exciting nightspots. All costs were up front from the get-go, which was very important to us. Oh, and she left early (even though our wedding only went until 10pm). All depends what you intend to do and where you intend to go - the Black Forest has a size of . I highly recommend AHF if you're looking for a reasonably priced venue with friendly service and a beautiful outdoor ceremony site! I can't say enough nice things about Apple Hill Farm. Amy, our wedding coordinator there, was SO accommodating from day 1 and I cannot thank her enough for putting me at ease during a difficult time for any bride having to re-plan an entire wedding. And the views & landyou can't ask for anything more picturesque! k away. From the moment we first made contact with Ashley, through to leaving after the wedding, everything was a joy. ned but Laura didnt miss a step! Our photos were stunning with the orchards and trees as a backdrop. In fact, it was at Jen's wedding three . Parking was well organized. Smolaks recommended bartender Deb also went above and beyond with lovely decor, amazing signature drinks our guests still talk about, and being a fun presence. I highly recommend this venue! Im not sure that anyone could have a day run smoother. I never once felt over whelmed or worried especially on the actually wedding day. It was incredibly well executed and the team couldn't have been easier to work with! The land was carved by glaciers, settled by prehistoric Indian. Please keep in touch and come back to visit. Ashley Piazza and her team are pros!! Our wedding day was truly one to remember and we thank the entire staff of AHF for all their help! The storm didn't stand a chance. Everything was set up beautifully. All of my guests raved about the venues atmosphere, food and service. She recommends the very best vendors, has a plan for every contingency, and ensures that you will never feel stressed. Ashley and all her staff went above and beyond to make our day exactly as we h We can't say enough about the staff and the setting at Apple Hill Farm. It has taken me 6 months to process how perfect our wedding was and write this much deserved review. bout this venue is that you can use a lot of their decor that theyve collected over the years (we even left behind some decorations so future couples could benefit!) They were extremely great for food allergies and really helped us make sure all of our guests needs were fulfilled. All of the staff were so thoughtful and made the day stress free. From the second we booked the venue with Ashley we knew we were in great hands. I'm still getting messages from wedding guests about how great of an idea it was. I highly recommend this venue if you are looking for a fun, relaxed and memorable wedding. Ive been coming to Smolaks since I was a child and these donuts were a huge hit at my wedding as a late night treat.