OUR STORY
Hello, we're
the Dunhams.
We didn't just open a venue. We're sharing our legacy.
We are some of the many generations of Dunhams who have grown up loving this farm. The Dunham Homestead was founded over 220 years ago and has been in our family ever since. When the time came to decide its future, we refused to let it become just another old rundown property. Instead we filled it with joy, taking our family business from dairy farm to wedding venue so the land could keep doing what it's always done: bringing people together.
Since then the whole family has come together to make Heritage Barn what it is. You'll meet a lot of Dunhams while you're here and every person on our team, whether they carry the name or not, is family.
THE HOMESTEAD
200 acres of rolling hilltops
overlooking the Chenango Valley.
The Dunham Homestead has shaped our family for over two centuries. It was a working dairy farm for generations. 69 Holstein cows called this barn home before it became the space couples celebrate in today. We preserved it because we love it. We share it because it deserves to be celebrated.
THE PROPERTY
Everything you need.
All in one place.
Heritage Barn isn't just a barn. It's a full property. A cathedral-style event space, three on-site houses for your people to stay in, ceremony lawns with valley views, and 200 acres of rolling hills. Your whole weekend happens here.
— Historic barn built in 1956 — column-free cathedral interior
— Up to 250 guests · Open May through October
— Outdoor ceremony lawn with valley and hop field views
— Three on-site homes — sleep up to 23 of your people
— One wedding per weekend — exclusively yours
— Golf cart shuttles, ADA accessibility, backup generator
— 200 acres of scenic views for the most stunning sunset photos
THE PEOPLE YOU'LL WORK WITH
A family that built this together
and shows up for every single wedding like it's our own.
We each bring something different to your day. That's what makes it work so well.
Drew
PROPERTY MANAGER | TOUR GUIDE
Drew knows every corner of this property inside and out. He's your first face at Heritage Barn, the one who walks you through the barn, answers every question honestly, and makes sure the property is always exactly right.
Mike
THE PATRIARCH | CHIEF CHAUFFEUR
Dad has been part of this property his whole life — and he brings that pride to every wedding day. His specialty is whisking couples away at just the right moment for sunset portraits. If you see a golf cart at golden hour, that's your cue.
Allie
WEDDING SPECIALIST | FLORIST
Allie is the one holding everything together. From your first inquiry to your last dance... planning, coordination, florals through Silo Flower Co., and all the behind-the-scenes logistics that make your day feel effortless. She's your person.
Mari
PROPERTY STEWARD | FLORIST
Mom is the one who notices the little things... a pot of flowers here, a detail adjusted there. The kind of quiet care that makes a place feel like home rather than a venue. Like any good mom, she's always a step ahead.
Ken
VENUE MANAGER | OPERATIONS
Ken is the one on the ground Friday and Saturday making sure everything runs exactly as planned. Setup, operations, logistics... Ken has it handled before you even think to ask. Couples always leave raving about him.
Our Team
OUR CREW
A small dedicated team works quietly in the background on your wedding day. They've become family too... and they bring the same care to your day that the Dunhams always have.
"We are so proud of what this place has become, and we love nothing more than sharing it. Every couple brings their own story, their own people, their own vision. Getting to know all of it is one of our favorite parts of this work. You become part of our story the moment you arrive and we become part of yours."
— THE DUNHAM FAMILY
