Birthday Parties and Private Events

Host your next event at Mary's Land Farm!

Thank you for considering Mary’s Land Farm for your next event. Hosting events helps us accomplish one of the main goals of the farm, which is to teach the community about our sustainable farming practices and their benefits.

Birthday parties on the farm are available with several different party packages and farm experience add-ons options. Each venue has a base hourly rate which includes the space, base amount of guests, and enough tables and chairs to seat your guests. Each birthday party is by default two hours. You may add additional time if you would like. Each venue has its own hourly rate and guest capacities. All events are required to add at least one birthday party package or add-on. You can book your party directly from this page on our scheduler below!

We are happy to host other private events in our venues. We have hosted several company picnics, corporate meetings, baby/bridal showers and more! Please complete our private event request form. Farm birthday parties, please read below and use our online portal to book your party.

Venues

There are a variety of venue options based on budget, size and personal preference. The base rate of each venue includes our 2 hour rental minimum and the appropriate amount of furnishings (tables and chairs) for the included guests. Additional time may be added to each venue, extra guests may be added to some of the venues.

The farm is open to the public 7 days a week. If you would like to visit to see the different venues, you are welcome anytime 10am-5pm. A store staff member would be happy to answer any questions you have or assist in booking.

Event Pavilion – $600 base

This is a large 80′ x 80′ Pavilion with walls that can go down in case of bad weather. The base rate includes 30 guests and additional guests may be added. The capacity is up to 250 people or more depending on the utilization. The venue is equipped with 5 60″ round tables, 40 chairs, and 2 8′ rectangular tables. Additional furnishings may be added to your booking. This venue is handicap friendly and has convenient parking.

Whole Red Barn – $400 base

The Red Barn in the very middle of the farm. The approximate internal dimensions are 70 feet long by 25 feet wide. The red barn is one of our conditioned and heated party areas. Birthday Parties include up to 30 guests. Additional guests may be added. The venue is equipped with 5 60″ round tables, 40 chairs, and 2 8′ rectangular tables. Additional furnishings may be added to your booking. This venue is handicap friendly and has convenient parking.

Red Barn Right or Left Side – $200 base

Our Red Barn can easily hold more than 1 small party at a time, giving more opportunities for budget friendly options during the cold months. Each side of the barn is about 20’ x 25’. The price includes up to 25 guests and 30 guests is the max. The venue is equipped with 3 60″ round tables, 24 chairs and 2 8′ rectangular tables. This venue is handicap friendly and has convenient parking.

Inn Sunroom – $300 base

Our historic Inn’s sunroom and sitting room is newly available for private events. The space is a formal dining room with 360 views of the farm and a sitting room with a fire place. This space allows for up to 30 people (includes adults and children) and no additional guests may be added to the space. This venue is handicap friendly and has convenient parking. Please contact info@mary.farm to book.

Ice House – $300 base

The Ice house sits directly behind the Inn. It was built in 1825 and contains a 12-foot deep cavern where ice was stored through the summer. Your party will be on top of that cavern in a covered space and on the porch and lawn in front of the Ice House. The base rate includes up to 30 people. No additional guests may be added onto this space. The venue is equipped with 3 60″ round tables, 24 chairs and 2 8′ rectangular tables. Additional furnishings may be added to your booking. This venue is a less handicap accessible and parking is either at the Inn or down by the Event Pavilion.

Wooded Pavilions – $150 base (Unavailable January – March)

There are multiple wooded pavilions in the middle woods of the property. The venues are equipped with 2 60″ round tables, 16 chairs, and 1 8′ tables. Our large pavilions have electricity and a guest capacity of 30 guests. The smaller pavilions have no electricity and have a guest capacity of 20 guests. These venues require you to walk to them on a gravel road. Cars may be taken up to drop off/pick up party supplies only, then parked in any lot around the farm.

Farm Birthday Party Packages and Add-ons

Future Farmer Party Package: $250

Wagon Ride (April 1-October 31)
Access to the animal encounter areas
30 minutes One on One time guided by a staff member with a barnyard animal of their choice: cows, calves, bunnies, lambs or goats (animals may vary by season)
20 pack of animal feed
Up to 25 people, additional guests may be added for a fee.

Unicorn Experience Package - $200

Party details:

A Baby Unicorn and a mini horse for petting and decorating as well as a well-dressed and well-spoken handler will be in attendance. The handler and unicorn spend about 30 minutes at the party.
Up to 15 children are welcome.
The guest of honor must be turning 8 or under for a Unicorn Party.
The Unicorn is introduced within 30 minutes the designated party start time to allow all guests to arrive. The Unicorn is accompanied by another mini horse. The roughly 30-minute program includes greeting the Baby Unicorn and mini horse, brushing them, decorating them with ribbons, taking pictures and then feeding the Baby Unicorn and mini horse a carrot at the end of the presentation. This is a great time for photos. After the Baby Unicorn leaves, parents usually present party-goers with food or drinks, and the birthday child opens gifts which takes up the remainder of the 2 hour time segment.
We provide the carrots for feeding at the end of the party.
We provide the decorations for the mini horse and Baby Unicorn but no other decorations. You are free to bring any decorations you would like.

Pony Party Package - $200

Spend up to 45 minutes with our mini ponies. Enjoy petting, brushing, feeding, and beautifying the ponies then snap your photos! Also includes access to our animal encounter areas.

We provide carrots for feeding the ponies and bows to decorate the ponies! We encourage party hosts to bring their own pony/horse themed decorations for their venue space.

Tea Party Package

Our tea party package includes an extensive selection of both bespoke teas, ranging from our own Mary’s Land Farm blend to seasonal teas and beyond, and perennial favorites such as chamomile, jasmine and English Breakfast. We offer a seasonal variety of finger foods curated to your wishes. Everything from scones to tea sandwiches to fruit and beyond is available. We look forward to building your ideal high tea experience together.

Please contact us directly to add this package to your party by emailing us at info@mary.farm

Cooking Class Party

Let us welcome you and your birthday party guests into our Inn’s commercial kitchen for a private cooking class!

Gather around the large island for a hands-on opportunity to create a favorite birthday meal and/or dessert. You will work closely with our innkeepers to create the menu. After the meal prep and cooking is done, the party can enjoy the meal together in our beautiful sunroom or on the back deck of the Ice House.

Geared towards ages 8+ years old. We also offer Non-birthday Dinner Party Cooking Classes!

Please contact us directly to book this party type by emailing us at info@mary.farm

Other Add-ons Available

Bonfire – $100 hourly, enjoy a relaxing fire by one of our firepits, tended by a staff member. S’mores are not provided, but are encouraged!

Wagon Tour – $125, take 25 guests on a tour of the 160 acre farm. Additional trips may be added for more guests at $50/trip.

Animal Feed – $60, get 20 of our souvenir animal feed cups to share with the barnyard animals.

Additional Hours – may be added at the appropriate hourly rate of the venue selected.

Plan Your Party

The way it works:

Select a venue (choose from six types, depending on preference, budget, capacity)
Add one of more packages or farm experience add-ons.
Schedule a visit or walk-through (if desired).
Party! A staff member will greet you when you check in at the farm store 45 minutes before your rental start time.. We try to do the farm experiences within 30 minutes of the party start time. Any additional time after your experiences can be used for food, cake, gifts, etc
Take 30 minutes after your rental time is over to pack and clean up.
Unpack and arrive home safely.
Reminisce on your experience and leave us a raving review 🙂

Parties or venue rentals of more than 100 guests must be booked directly with a staff member by contacting info@mary.farm. Larger events are subject to different rates and regulations.

* We require full payment upon booking. Your credit card information will be saved in case of additional add-ons, damage fees, overtime charges, additional guests, etc.

* Wagon rides are weather dependent. Parties are held rain or shine. However, if the weather is severe, we’re happy to discuss rescheduling or cancellation with you by phone.

* You are welcome to decorate the area as you’d like, but please do not bring any decorations that might get away and be harmful to the animals. Confetti is not recommended. The party host is responsible for cleaning the area up entirely. We will remove trash bags.

* All guests must complete the party waiver before the scheduled event and party hosts must agree to our Venue Rental Terms & Conditions.

Please bring your own table coverings to be placed on the tables.

You are more than welcome to hire outside entertainment talent to assist in your party, like a balloon twister or face painter, but they must send a Certificate of Insurance one week prior to the event to info@mary.farm

Reservations are made online by selecting your party venue first.

FAQ's

We are interested in renting a venue, but not interested in a farm experience. What should we do?

We have 2 fully heated venues, the Red Barn and the Inn sunroom. We also have propane space heaters available for aAs mentioned above, one of our goals on the farm is to educate the community about farms, animals, food and the overall environment. If you are not interested in any farm related activities, please contact us at info@mary.farm before booking a venuean extra charge that do a great job at warming a space.

What is our guest capacity? Includes parent and child.

Most of our venues have a base rate for up to 20 or 30 guests. Only some venues allow for additional guests to be added. This is due to maximum capacities to meet not only comfort but also fire code. Each venue has a base amount charged with your party and a maximum that you can add up to for $12/person.
Event Barn -base charged 30 guests, 250 max
Red Barn – base charged 30 guests, 150 guests max
Ice House – base charged 30 guests, no additional may be added
Large Wooded Pavilion – base charged 30 guests, no additional may be added
Small Wooded Pavilion – base charged 20 guests, no additional may be added
Inn Sunroom – base charged 20 guests, no additional may be added

Do you have any restrictions on food?

We do not! You are welcome to bring what you would like. For pizza deliveries, we often recommend Ledo’s Pizza or Anthony’s Pizza since they are close by in Clarksville (4 miles). Other options include Papa John’s or Dominos. It is easiest to have them deliver to the Red Barn or Farm Store. You are responsible for accepting deliveries.

When can we set up?

You are welcome to arrive 45 minutes before your scheduled time. Please do not arrive earlier as venues may be booked back-to-back. If you need additional time to set up, you may add on an additional time to the beginning of your party.

How can we stay warm in the winter time?

We have 2 fully heated venues, the Red Barn and the Inn sunroom. We also have propane space heaters available for an extra charge that do a great job at warming a space.

Where can my guests and I park?

You are welcome to use any of our large parking areas around the farm. Please do not park directly in front of the farm store, as those spaces should be used by store visitors only. We recommend that parties in the Event Pavilion park directly in front of it, and Red Barn parties may park in the blacktop next to the Red Barn or in the field across it. Ice house and wooded pavilion parties may park in front of the Inn, near the large event pavilion, or at the Red Barn. All overflow parking is in the field across from the Red Barn or field across from the Inn parking lot.

How do I get to my venue?

The farm is very large and can be a little bit overwhelming if you are not familiar with the layout before your party. We recommend that you come anytime during our farm store hours to map things out. You can also see our farm map here. Additionally, store or any farm staff would be happy to direct you. For those renting a small wooden pavilion, please check in at the store before proceeding to a pavilion.

Can I reschedule my party?

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

Party cancellations may be refunded 50% up to 30 days before the scheduled party. Parties canceled within 30 days are non-refundable. Rescheduled parties within 15 days of the event will require a 20% fee.

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