A farm and estate in Saco with the largest published capacity in the Maine Beaches region — **weddings up to 250 guests** — which makes it one of the few answers in southern Maine for a big guest list that is not a hotel ballroom.
The event barn keeps its horse stalls, post and beam construction and wide plank floors, with a deck and lawn beyond. The property also runs horse stables and an arena, and hosts public events through the year, so it is a working estate rather than a wedding-only site.
Two things make it practical for a large wedding. There is an eight-bedroom house on the property, the Austin House, so the wedding party and family can stay put. And the estate runs its own fully licensed bar service with bartenders, including a mobile bar trailer, which removes one of the harder problems at a rural venue. Saco puts you close to the beaches, the outlets and a large supply of hotel rooms — useful when 250 people need somewhere to sleep.
Spaces and capacity
| Space | Type | Ceremony | Seated | Seated + dancing | Standing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The event barn | indoor | — | 250 | — | — |
A dash means the venue doesn't publish that number and we haven't confirmed it. Seated-with-dancing is usually well below the plain seated figure — it's the number worth asking about.
What they allow
- ✓ Licensed bar service required The estate provides fully licensed bar service with bartenders, including a mobile bar. Confirm whether an outside bar is permitted. source · August 2026
- ✓ Lodging on site The Austin House, eight bedrooms. source · August 2026
Not confirmed
We have not found a clear answer on these. That is not the same as a no — ask the venue directly.
- Outside catering allowed
- In-house catering
- Must use preferred vendor list
- Catering kitchen on site
- BYO alcohol permitted
- Alcohol not permitted
- Exclusive use of property
- Getting-ready space
- Indoor rain backup
- Tent required
- On-site parking
- Shuttle effectively required
- Day-before setup / rehearsal access
- Permanent restrooms
- Grid power on site
- Wheelchair accessible
- Indoor ceremony option
- Waterfront ceremony site
- Tables and chairs included
- Amplified music curfew
- Pets allowed at the ceremony
- Open flame / candles allowed
- Sparkler exit allowed
- Fireworks allowed
Where to stay
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