Photos from their Instagram account @junefarms
(which is so much fun to watch, I’m sure Matt thinks I’m STALKING him!!)
A few months back Saratoga TODAY Magazines was invited to the screening of the June Farms reality show on Amazon Prime (!!) I knew this was going to be HUGE for the wedding industry in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Capital Region – I mean Matt has been a star for years – everything he touches turns to gold! And…Being on the farm is like…Stepping into a storybook experience!
June Farms, (as I’m sure EVERYBODY has heard of by now!) is the wildly photogenic 120-acre event venue in West Sand Lake and the star of its own reality show, (now streaming on Amazon Prime). All this filming was happening like 30 minutes from our farm in Stephentown! And I had NO IDEA, I can’t believe they kept this under wraps till the big reveal!
The series, June Farms, features behind-the-scenes moments with farm founder, Albany restauranteur Matt Baumgartner, and the farm’s staff, showcasing the charm of this special space while chronicling the ups and downs of the event business.
Experience the wonder of elegant outdoor ceremonies held beneath the hilltop arbor overlooking the rich green pastures or hidden within an enchanted forest escape. An on-site General Store and the property’s two dog-parks add a touch of Hudson Valley wholesomeness to this serene sanctuary.
Nestled among the farm’s slate grey barns and meticulous grounds, the canopy event tent is a comfortably elegant setting to relish farm-to-table menus from Crafted Catering & Events that highlight the land, local ingredients, and seasonal flavors. Elevate your experience at the farm’s Pony Barn, where exposed wood, post-and-beam architecture, and a fieldstone fireplace radiate natural warmth and reverie from within.
Within the polished pastoral landscape of June Farms, happy heritage-breed Scottish Highland cows, gentle giant Shire horses, Gloucestershire Old Spot pigs (GOS), adorable Nigerian dwarf goats, docile white Dorper sheep, and an assortment of free-range chickens, ducks, cats, and dogs all live in bucolic bliss.
An ideal spot for weddings, private parties, and intimate celebrations of 25 to 250 guests, this unique venue specializes in over-the-moon happiness, starting with marriage proposal packages that include a private personal concierge, professional photographer, farm tour, and celebratory toast.
June Farms’ 12 character-rich accommodations feature luxury amenities, including an intentionally designed chef’s kitchen, hot tubs and saunas. Among them is a quintessential underground Hobbit’s House, a 1976 airstream trailer, the classic Baumgartner family lake house, and a modern Albany bungalow (with its own private pool and a corn hole court in the living room!)
June Farms is also open for a dynamic selection of farm tours and ticketed events. For updates, follow @JuneFarmsNY on Facebook, @JuneFarms on Instagram and visit junefarms.com
