Tucked away within the quiet city of Spencer, Massachusetts, you will discover a charming occasion area: Fern Hill Barn, a country and intimate wedding ceremony venue that has been internet hosting celebrations for over 20 years. This beloved native landmark, owned by Peter and Lynn Zukas, was previously known as Zukas Hilltop Barn and is now referred to as Fern Hill Barn by Wedgewood Weddings after the household partnered with America’s favourite occasion firm. Our groups at the moment are united in delivering high-quality occasions at this Massachusetts venue for many years to return.
lynn and peter zukas, homeowners of zukas hilltop barn
The Historical past of Zukas Hilltop Barn
Initially bought by Peter’s grandfather, Zukas Hilltop Barn functioned as a working dairy farm the place they milked cows, baled hay, and labored the encompassing fields. The stately barn was central to everyday life.
When their youngsters have been younger, Lynn Zukas started doing catering out of the household’s basement. She catered occasions offsite for 11 years, gaining a repute within the native occasions business. Finally, they offered their dairy cows and located themselves with a vacant barn. Catering shoppers desirous to host occasions on-site have been the unique inspiration. “Shoppers have been asking, why not have our occasion at your house?” Lynn shared. With a vacant barn and shopper demand, the thought struck to repurpose the area into an occasion venue. The couple introduced in an architect to fastidiously convert the charming barn into an occasion area, maintaining the country attraction whereas accommodating trendy gatherings.
Within the early days, associates, household, and group members flocked to Zukas Hilltop Barn for their very own celebrations. As phrase unfold, it grew to become in style for weddings and occasions. Lynn considers it the last word praise that a lot of their family and friends have returned time and time once more to host milestone celebrations, in addition to the group who retains coming again yearly and looks like household.
the luxurious grounds at fern hill barn by Wedgewood weddings
Scenic Backdrops for Romantic Pictures
The venue’s new title; ‘Fern Hill Barn’ is a homage to the luxurious fern forest that Peter Zukas planted main as much as the doorway, which is without doubt one of the couple’s favourite picture ops on the property.
Because the final 1990’s, Zukas Hilltop Barn has hosted lots of of weddings, graduations, reunions, and group occasions. Its rustic setting and sweeping vistas make it a coveted venue for {couples} searching for a romantic pastoral backdrop. There’s no scarcity of scenic spots on the property, good for beautiful wedding ceremony images.
“My favourite a part of the venue is the frog pond that Peter and our son put in,” Lynn stated. It creates a peaceable spot for images and quiet reflection. When requested what his favourite a part of the venue was, Peter laughed, “Serving to construct it!” His handprints are seen throughout the venue, from the barn itself to facilities just like the swing his father hung for his or her youngsters.
the swing put in by peter’s father for his or her youngsters, now an enthralling picture op
A number of the prime picture alternatives at Fern Hill Barn embrace the colourful dahlia gardens that bloom every spring and the luxurious “fern forest” on the venue’s entrance. the ferns flourish within the shade of towering timber. The secluded environment make Fern Hill Barn in style for {couples} searching for a non-public, rustic stylish affair with loads of scenic backdrops onsite. Conveniently situated close to main cities like Boston and Windfall but tucked away within the quiet former mill city of Spencer, the venue appeals to school sweethearts returning to Massachusetts to tie the knot.
FERN HILL BARN’S NEW LEGACY
Whereas Fern Hill Barn stays busy internet hosting weddings, Peter and Lynn look ahead to establishing this new legacy with Wedgewood Weddings. They’re excited to spend extra time with household, together with their new grandchild. They will not have a lot time to relaxation tho as Peter nonetheless maintains the hay fields onsite, and Lynn’s love for gardening will proceed as she tends to the 133 styles of greens, flowers & vegetation grown on the property. Although the title has modified, the center and soul of this family-built venue stay the identical.
the attractive fern forest planted by peter ZUKAS
Should you’re contemplating Fern Hill Barn on your rustic wedding ceremony or particular occasion, name or textual content 866.966.3009 for extra particulars on internet hosting your celebration at this beloved venue.
