The Kester Homestead

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Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $4,500 for off-peak dates, and $15,500 for peak dates

Packages

Prices start at $18,500

Guest capacity

Up to 160 seated guests

About this venue

The Kester Homestead is a historic farm venue located on the cusp of Finger Lakes Region in Upstate NY. Enjoy access to the entire property for the duration of your gathering weekend. Stay in the 1854 House, wander the trails to our Woodland Cathedral for ceremony, then dine and dance in our Wild Garden and Gambrel Barn.

Seated guest capacity

  • 20-160

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
5606 Kester Rd, Memphis, NY 13112

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Gambel Barn

Unforgettable moments under the gambrel roof, where laughter echoed, and memories were crafted.

This beautiful Gambrel barn is perfect for wedding receptions. It can fit up to 170 guests. Has 42 ft ceilings, 2 lounges, lots of room for bands and/or DJ's, built in bar, and a large, beautiful dance floor with vintage rugs.

Guest capacity

15-170 Seated

15-170 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Light dimmers Tables & chairs for seating Bar Vintage Rugs Outlets for vendors 5 bathrooms Caterer kitchen Bridal suite

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

The Kester Homestead packages

Full Weekend Experience

Peak pricing $22,500-27,000

Description

Book the entire estate for a two night relaxing stay. You’ll never have to leave the property. Enjoy the use of 7 bedrooms with 2 restrooms, sleeping ~12+ guests comfortably in beds. Take photos, get ready in the picturesque house, and have overnight weekend accommodations just steps from your wedding venue. The property has bed linens, a fully stocked kitchen, a backyard in-ground pool, bonfire pit and free range chickens. Sink into the weekend and take in the beauty of this country setting.

What’s included
  • 2 overnight stays with 7 bedrooms for 10-14 guests
  • Fieldstone & Gambrel Barn, Wild Garden
  • Woodlands Cathedral, Bridal Suite (inside barn)
  • Caterer Prep Quarters, 5 restrooms ADA accessible
  • field parking for 75 cars
  • on-site in ground pool with pergola seating area
  • bonfire area with yard games
  • Full use of our Prop Closet
  • Styling Team the day before & day of event
  • Access to our Couples Portal
  • Complimentary 1 hour “Engagement Shoot”

Day Use Package

Peak pricing $18,500-20,500

Description

This is a lovely day rental experience of the venue when you do not need access to overnight accommodation, but still need a place to gather and get ready for the big day!

What’s included
  • Day Use of the Venue from 9am-11pm
  • Morning use of The 1854 House
  • Access to the Gambrel Barn, Fieldstone Barn
  • Wild Garden, Woodlands Cathedral
  • Bridal Suite, Caterer’s Prep Quarters
  • 5 restrooms (ADA accessible),
  • field parking for 75 cars
  • Full use of our Prop Closet
  • Assistance from our Styling Team
  • Access to our Couples Portal
  • Complimentary 1 hour “Engagement Shoot”

Available services that can be provided by The Kester Homestead

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • On-site accommodations
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • China
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms
  • Twin bed rooms

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