FAQ
What is the rental rate for the venue?
Wedding Package:
- Mon-Thu starts at $3,950
- Fri, Sat & Sun starts at $4,950
- starts at $500 for up to 24 people
- may reserve date up to 60 days in advance of event date
- includes set up and take down of our chairs for your ceremony
- up to 2 hours on-site
- may reserve date up to 60 days in advance of event date
- includes up to 5 hours on-site, to include the time it takes for you to decorate and clean up the event space (Should you require additional time, please reach out to us via email for a quote.)
- includes set-up and take-down of our tables & chairs
- Up to 50 People: starts at $450
- Up to 100 people: starts at $600
- Up to 150 people: starts at $750
What does the rental fee include?
Our Wedding Package includes:
- Up to 15 hours on the property, starting at 9 am and with the gates closing at midnight
- One 7-foot arch
- Easel
- Farmhouse cottage (includes bride's room on the main and groom suite upstairs)
- Reception Room
- Prep Room
- Gazebo
- Fire pit
- Courtyard, Wedding Tree or Woodland Sanctuary
- Set up & take down of our tables and chairs/church pews for your event
- 4-hour time slot for wedding rehearsal the week of the wedding
- Engagement Photography time slot on-site
What is the payment schedule to rent the venue?
Weddings:
Events:
- To secure your date, 1/2 of your contract fee is due when you sign the contract. The remaining balance is due 2 months prior to the event.
- We will arrange for a security officer(s) for your event, if alcohol is being served, for an additional fee of $60/officer per hour.
- Proof of event insurance is required 2 months prior to the event.
- All payments are non-refundable.
Events:
- To secure your event, the total contract fee is due when you sign the contract.
- We will arrange for a security officer(s) for your event, if alcohol is being served, for an additional fee of $60/officer per hour.
- Proof of event insurance is required 2 months prior to the event.
- All payments are non-refundable.
What is the max capacity for the venue?
The maximum capacity seating for the courtyard and reception room is 200 guests.
How do we handle clean-up?
We expect that at the end of the event, you will collect and bag all trash and put in the designated area. Please clean up all spills and remove any personal items/decorations. Heartland Farms Event Center staff will be responsible for take-down of our tables and chairs and trash bag removal.
Can we have a rehearsal prior to the day of the event?
Yes. Our wedding packages include access for up to a 4-hour block of time for a wedding rehearsal and/or rehearsal dinner the week of your wedding.
Do you permit alcohol to be served?
Yes, beer/wine/champagne are allowed, provided that a licensed and insured bartender distributes all alcoholic beverages. No liquor is allowed. A Walton County police officer(s) is required to be present if alcoholic beverages are served at $60/hour per officer. One officer is required per 100 people.
Do I need to make an appointment to tour the venue?
We require an appointment to access and tour the property as well as answer any questions you may have. Please contact us to set up a time for a tour. We would love to meet with you to learn about your vision for your special day and show you what all Heartland Farms has to offer.
How do we handle the catering?
You may have the caterer of your choice provided they are properly licensed and insured. Food will be prepared off-site by outside catering vendors, and the caterer may utilize the prep area that opens to the Reception Room. We also offer a catering package, details may be discussed at your tour.
What menu options are there for in-house catering?
When may I contact Heartland Farms staff?
You may contact us during normal business hours Monday-Friday, 10 am - 6 pm. Any messages we receive after 6 pm may not be responded to until the next business day.
What happens if it rains?
You may hold the entire event in the Reception Room with max capacity to accommodate 200 guests or you may use a tent in case of inclement weather.
How many cars can you accommodate in the parking area?
Parking is available adjacent to the farmhouse cottage and will accommodate 200 vehicles, including 8 reserved accessible parking spaces.
How do I purchase event insurance?
We have partnered with The Event Helper to provide a quick and easy way to get insurance coverage for your special event. Please use the following link for event insurance.
What are the check-in and check-out times for the day of the event?
With our Wedding Package, you may have up to 15 hours on-site the day of your wedding starting at 9 am and with the gates closing at midnight, unless other arrangements are made.
What amenities do you offer?
This venue offers a farmhouse cottage, courtyard, reception room, fire pit and gazebo. Ample parking is available including reserved accessible parking adjacent to the cottage, and a wheelchair accessible bathroom is available next to the reception room and courtyard. For weddings, our farmhouse cottage includes a bride's room on the main and a groom suite upstairs to prepare in comfort. Decor packages are available for your convenience.
What kinds of events may be held at this venue?
This venue offers scenic gathering opportunities for a variety of events such as anniversary parties, baby showers, birthday parties, bridal/wedding showers, concerts, corporate events, family photography, fundraisers, graduation parties, holiday parties, homecoming/prom dinners, proposals, quinceañeras, rehearsal dinners, reunions, seasonal portraits, senior pictures and weddings.