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The Greathouse at the Farm

The Greathouse at the Farm

Avondale, PA
4.7 out of 5 rating, 32 Reviews
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    Sara V. Sent on 10/10/2021
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    Loch Nairn Wedding Venue

    Loch Nairn was a beautiful small rustic venue for me and my husband. It is so cozy and we were able to have the entire restaurant to ourselves. The cocktail hour room and reception room are already so beautifully decorated so I did not need to spend heavily or flowers or decor to make the room great. The coordinators I worked with were fantastic and made my day exactly how I wanted with flexibility. Would highly recommend.
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    Trish Sent on 05/16/2018
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    I can't say enough good things about my wedding at Loch Nairn. Carolyn not only handled every detail and made the day perfect but she was fun and made us comfortable from the first time we met with her. We did not have to think about anything. The venue is beautiful and the food was exceptional. All our guests raved about the location, the food and more importantly the staff. We are already planning to have our daughter's Bridal Shower at Loch Nairn. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone planning not only a wedding but any other event. Thanks Carolyn and staff, there isn't a thing we would change about our Wedding Day thanks to all of you.
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    The venue is stunning! Barbara, the on-site coordinator makes sure the whole day runs smoothly. We had a winter wedding and everything was already decorated beautifully which added to the already breathtaking farmhouse-vibe. The main reason we went with Loch Nairn was the food and they did not disappoint. It was so delicious!!!!!! The staff is great and made sure the guests were well taken care of. We used both the Greathouse and the round room the whole night which was great for the guests that wanted to take a break from dancing and go somewhere quieter. We had around 100 people and it was the perfect size!
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    Rayann Sent on 10/22/2017
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    Everyone must go see Carolyn at Loch Nairn for their wedding. Not only is this venue beautiful but Carolyn made my experience amazing.

    To our surprise for our recent wedding, the venue was open. Upon meeting the one of the venues coordinator, Carolyn, all my wedding questions were answered. Carolyn listened to what we wanted, gave us the best options to choose from and listened to what our budget was. We met here multiple times to go over wedding details and anytime I had a question she got back to me asap.

    Every bride is nervous the day of the wedding but Carolyn was there every step of the way to help my bridal party, the guests, of course my new husband and his best men. Even when I I was delayed Carolyn was there just like my sisters in my bridal party, not only helping me, but changing our cocktail hour so no one noticed anything.

    Carolyn thank you for giving me the wedding of my dreams. If you want a magical venue, food everyone can't stop raving about and a venue coordinator who truly acts like your coordinator see Carolyn at Loch Nairn.
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    Madelyn Sent on 08/15/2017
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    We can't express enough, how wonderful our wedding was at Loch Nairn, because of Barbara Barnes and her exceptional staff. From the very first time we met her back in March, we were treated like a King & Queen. I personally, have never experienced customer service to the extent that she gave,beyond our wildest expectations. We are not spring chickens and this is not our first rodeo, so we know what we are talking about. All of our guests, experienced, the same treatment, and thought that our wedding was spectacular and that the venue was beautiful. It was truly magical, and I am so happy we chose Loch Nairn for our wedding.
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    Kate Sent on 08/06/2016
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    This is a great venue! I would recommend Loch Nairn to anyone who wants to have a fabulous Wedding and a perfect day!

    The Greathouse at the Farm's reply:

    Thank you so much for the great review!!!!!!!
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    Pamela Sent on 09/18/2016
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    My husband and I had our June wedding ceremony and reception at Loch Nairn. As soon as we saw the venue after we got engaged, we knew that this site was perfect for us. We worked with Carolyn throughout the wedding planning process, and I can't say enough good things about her. I feel very lucky that she was there for us every step of the way. I felt so much more at ease on our wedding day knowing that Carolyn was there. We were married outside under the big tree, and the views were beautiful. The Greathouse is quaint, warm and inviting. The food is amazing, and we highly recommend the crab cakes. We used both the "Great Room" and the "Round Room" for our cocktail hour and reception due to our number of guests. While I initially had some concerns about having our guests split between two rooms, it worked out very well. The rooms flow (and are both so charming). If you are looking for a wedding venue, I would recommend checking out Loch Nairn.

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    Thank you Pam for a great review. I hope to see you soon!!!!
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    Michelle Sent on 10/21/2014
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    We had both our ceremony and reception at Loch Nairn. It was absolutely perfect and our guests are still raving about the food, atmosphere, and the service. Several family members stated it was the best wedding they had been to! Barbara is amazing! She is so attentive and so on top of everything. She made me feel at ease and has helpful hints as you go along in your planning. Our parents were so pleased and felt so taken care of the entire time by her! She went as far as to track my mom down while she was being swept away by guests to make sure she ate! The food is amazing - some weddings I've been to I've felt like I didn't have enough to eat. Our guests were saying they were still stuffed several days later ;-) The service the staff provided was beyond excellent. There was always someone there to wait on you and drinks were kept flowing. The atmosphere at Loch Nairn is so charming, it's amazing. The day was perfect and we coudn't be more happier. Thank you Barbara and Loch Nairn!
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    Kaitlin Sent on 06/21/2014
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    What a perfect wedding venue! We had both our ceremony and reception here and could not have been happier. The wedding coordinator, Barbara Barnes, is on the ball and very detail oriented, which makes for a flawless wedding day. Barbara stayed the entire night, which was very much appreciated. Our guests could not stop talking about the beauty and charm of this venue - I would definitely recommend!!
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    We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Loch Nairn on 9/27/13 and could not have been happier! From the beginning, Barbara Barnes was very easy to work with and she guided us throughout the entire process so we knew exactly what was needed and when. I was so surprised to see her at the end of the reception and was thankful that she stayed the entire time to assure that everything went smoothly. Our guests raved about the food and the beautiful location. It was a perfect day and it went so fast. I just wish I could do it all again!!

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    Anne Sent on 09/19/2013
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    Hi Dear Barbara!!!

    Words cannot express our complete happiness with all the service at Loch Nairn for our daughter's wedding!

    Everything was above expectations. You and your staff are the consumate professionals. The service, food, and ambiance was totally impeccable. Our guests were all so impressed ~ the food was absolutely delicious; from appetizers, signature cocktail, salads, main courses, and of course the dessert and coffee finale. And you are Martha did such a wonderful job with the set-up of all the items for the tables. Many thanks to Eric and his co-workers for their professionalism and hard work. He is a gentleman and absolutely amazing at his job. Thanks to everyone for helping to carry the flower arrangements out to our truck - great team effort!!!

    We plan to come to Loch Nairn to retrieve our ferns and other loose items we may have left in the locker rooms. We hope to see you then! Many thanks as well to Ginny Smedley - her venue is superb. I have yet to see her; but she was friends with my parents and Hank and my father played tennis and squash together.

    Barbara, you are so gifted as the wedding coordinator for Loch Nairn. What an asset you are; and we were so very fortunate to have you coordinate Chris & Christine's wedding. You must be exhausted! Hopefully, you got some much needed rest. Your talents are so much appreciated by David, myself, and our entire family. A huge THANK YOU to you for a years worth of fabulous planning! Please use us as a reference for any future Brides and Grooms considering Loch Nairn!

    A million thanks to you!!!

    All our best,

    Anne & David Ottley
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    We had an absolutely perfect experience at Loch Nairn. From our first meeting, the whole staff was so unbelievably welcoming and attentive. Barbara was a treasure the whole time. I had complete confidence that she had everything under control and would give us a perfect day. From the moment we pulled up at Loch Nairn on the day of our wedding, the head waiter was in control of our every need and desire. It was like anytime we thought of something, there he was behind us, with it already on his tray. The food was absolutely delicious. We were, honestly, a little nervous because it was so delicious at our tasting, we didn't think they could possibly replicate it on a large scale, but they pulled it off! I am so grateful that we found Loch Nairn, I couldn't imagine having our big day anywhere else. All our friends are still raving about how perfect everything was, and we are still glowing from our amazingly beautiful experience. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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    Jesse Sent on 07/24/2013
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    Barbara and her staff were absolutely stupendous. From our first visit to our last song, we had the most awesome wedding we could have imagined. We were married under an arbor next to the Farmhouse looking over the golf course. The atmosphere was simply splendid. The food was perfect and the service impeccable.
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    My wedding planning was a breeze, food was amazing and I love the space!
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    Nicole Sent on 12/31/2013
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    To any bride and groom looking for a gorgeous, warm-feeling, and intimate wedding venue... this is truly the place for you!

    As a professional wedding photographer, I knew immediately upon entering how perfect this location was the vision I had in my head for picture perfect images. What I didn't realize was just how amazing the wedding coordinator, food, staff, and atmosphere would be as well! Alyssa was with me every step of the way, helping me plan and execute my little dream wedding... even taking extra steps to allow me to borrow some of her own personal lanterns to add "pop" to our ceremony decor. She was also on-hand the night of the wedding to ensure everything ran smoothly, and even performed some wonderful kid-wrangling with some of the younger ones that were in attendance...above and beyond her role in my eyes (she is a saint!) ;)

    The food was amazing. During one of our meetings the chef came out to meet me and helped create a one-of-a-kind idea to wow our guests. The staff was kind and willing to go the extra mile to ensure everyone had what they needed, and to answer any questions the night of the wedding.

    Cannot say enough positive things here. Everything simply perfect! I highly recommend this venue to all!!
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    Liz Sent on 02/20/2013
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    Alyssa and the rest of the staff made our day perfect!!! I would book them again and again!!!
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    Brooke Sent on 01/22/2013
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    The entire experience from start to finish was seamless and exciting and especially organized by our consultant, Barbara Barnes. We used most of their vendor referrals and was not disappointed. The venue is rustic and warm with the beauty only a countryside locale can provide. My husband and I have been eating there for many years and it became apparent that this would be the location of our wedding if we could secure it. What a score! Our families were so wowed by the appearance of the venue and the service. I found their prices to be reasonable and they even included a 2% rebate due to cash payment. What a super location for a wedding. Only drawback, a large crowd. Our wedding size came to 46 (including us) but I know they can accomodate at least twice the group size. We know where we will be next year on our anniversary, without a doubt :)
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    Katherine Sent on 03/11/2013
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    flawless. Like a fairy tale. Even the staff commented how well it went. Call Barbara, she is the best !
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    We had our wedding at Loch Nairn in October 2012 and we could not have been happier with how it turned out. Everything was perfect on our special day; from the food to the beautiful reception hall. We initially started with Rebecca as our wedding planner; midway through in the summer when Rebecca left we were switched to Barbara. Needless to say we were nervous at first, but Barbara did an exception job and handled the transition seamlessly. We did a unique setup for our ceremony site where the seats were spread in a circular formation, this was the first time Loch Nairn had performed this setup and it turned out perfectly, the head captain ensured everything was perfect with the setup and he did an amazing job. We recommend Loch Nairn to everyone who is getting married in the Chester County area, the area is beautiful, the reception hall is beautiful, the views are breath taking. They will even include small flowers for the tables so you don’t have to spend extra money on the center pieces. The food prices are on the higher-end but once you taste the cooking you realize it’s worth every penny! We chose the surf and turf as our primary entree and it was AMAZING!
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    Loch Nairn has done it again! We were engaged in their wine cellar, had our rehearsal dinner in the Farmhouse, and our wedding reception in the Great House- and all three could not have been more perfect! Working with Barbara was nothing short of wonderful and the staff working the events far exceeded our expectations!
    The food was 5-star (as usual!), the setting was absolutely beautiful, and every Loch Nairn employee went above and beyond for every one of my friends and family members. Everyone was completely blown away!
    I am so glad I trusted such important events to Loch Nairn! Thanks for the perfection!!
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    The wedding at Loch Nairn was beautiful. We did it during lunch time on a Sunday to cut costs, and we were told the Round Room would be occupied with customers. You hardly noticed them! The servers are outstanding, Barbara Barnes is on top of everything (and so sweet!) and all of our guests commented on how great the food was. The venue has a great rustic/country feel and it was exactly what we were looking for.
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    This was a number of years ago but the day and memories are still wonderful. We had a very large but quick storm right before the outdoor wedding ceremony was about to start. The staff never skipped a beat, rearranged everything inside & the day ceremony & day were perfect.
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    The Greathouse at Loch Nairn is the perfect setting for any wedding! We had our wedding in early October with our ceremony outdoors underneath the tree followed by cocktail hour in the Round Room and reception in the Greathouse. Everything was perfectly set up to our exact wants and needs and not a detail went unnoticed. Loch Nairn puts a ton of time and effort into planning, preparing, and hosting your wedding and make the entire process seamless with a beautiful outcome. The wedding planner who works for Loch Nairn is Barbara Barnes and she is just amazing. She is the most organized, caring, and detail-oriented wedding planner you could ask for. You can tell she has been doing this for quite a long time and her experience and expertise shows every step of the way. She really does make planning your wedding as well as your wedding day as stress-free as possible. Overall, the value of the Loch Nairn venue is exceptional for the look, professional staff, experienced wedding planner, and excellent food that you get. I cannot recommend Loch Nairn enough as the perfect location to host any wedding. If you are considering Loch Nairn, just know that you will be in good hands with Barbara and that your special day will exceed all your expectations without breaking the bank! (Just a side note, we had our wedding on a Sunday of Columbus Day weekend which brought down the cost per meal).
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    Loch Nairn was a great place to hold our venue. The wedding coordinators made sure that no detail was ignored and they helped keep the whole celebration on schedule, something that can easily be messed up on such a busy day. The food was absolutely to die for and was honestly the best food I've ever had at a wedding (not a biased opinion, our guests have been saying the same thing!) on top of that, the price includes gratuity, so there was no dealing with money on the big day, just celebration! This place was definitely best bang for the buck as a one stop shop type venue that is more than willing to work with your vision.
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