Open Vendor Policy
Bring your own caterer and bartender. The prep room holds an industrial fridge, a large deep freezer, two oven warmers, a three-compartment sink, a mop sink and two large stainless steel tables to work on.
Welcome to Land O' Goshen
A family-farm wedding venue just outside Louisville
A renovated 1940s barn in the middle of our family's 300-acre farm in Goshen, KY.
1916
Belknap family farm, four generations
300
acres of fields, trees and creek
200+
Google reviews from couples and families
Why Couples Choose the Farm
Get married on a working farm
Our family has worked these lands since 1916, and we can appreciate a good price. You get the barn and the grounds, and you choose the people who make the day yours with our open vendor policy.
A rain plan for every scenario
Get married anywhere on the venue grounds. If the weather turns, the ceremony moves into the main hall and the covered leisure area keeps cocktail hour dry.
A real working farm
Spruces and dogwoods, rolling corn fields, ponds, waterfalls and Harrods Creek for photos. Lots of Nigerian Dwarf goats, hilarious Kunekune pigs and sweet Sicilian mini donkeys, all begging to be fed. Many new friends await on Land O' Goshen Farm.
Close to Louisville, still tucked away
Six miles off the Gene Snyder in Goshen, past the horse farms on US-42. Hotels in Springhurst are about 15 minutes away.
Kind words from the people who celebrated here
“Thank you Clair and Ian for helping our son have a perfect and magical wedding. We were allowed to hire the caterers and bartenders of our choice which is hard to find in a venue.”
“The lil' gem of Oldham County. Gives you an outdoor feel without the panic of ‘what are we going to do if it rains?’ Bathrooms and kitchen are perfect. Outdoor deck is fab.”
“If you're looking for a venue that is both stunning and practical, Land O' Goshen is hard to beat. Our wedding day exceeded every expectation.”
Meet Ian and Clair
Small Town Folks with Family Values
Hi everybody! We are Ian and Clair Belknap. We took over in 2015 and became the fourth generation to run the family farm since it was bought in 1916.
From 2017 to 2019, we renovated the barn with the Amish and created an environment where Rustic meets Class.
In 2020 we opened to the public, and we've been on site for every wedding since.
We are a strong two-person team! Clair handles the emails, calls, tours and booking, and she runs the early morning activities on your wedding day. Ian takes over in the afternoon and runs the evening of your event. The two of us handle the parking ourselves.
Read Our StoryWeddings first, and the celebrations around them
The path from your first visit to your wedding day
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1
Tour the farm
Walk the barn, the deck and the ceremony spots with us. Tours are by appointment, Monday to Friday.
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Lock in your date
Sign the contract and pay your deposit, and your date is yours. We never book more than one event at a time.
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Plan it your way
Choose your caterer, bartender and vendors, and work out the layout with Clair. The balance is due 60 days before your event.
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Enjoy the day
Decorate from 8am, celebrate until 11pm. Clair runs the morning, Ian runs the evening, and clean-up happens that evening.
Pricing
One upfront price for the whole day
$5,500Friday & Saturday
$4,500Sunday to Thursday
The full day from 8am to 11pm, the same price for 25 to 200 guests, with tables and chairs for 200, both getting-ready rooms, four ceremony arbors and the two of us on site all day. For weddings with over 200 guests, renting a tent is required.
A $1,000 refundable damage deposit is due with the final balance. The only add-on is ice for the day, optional at $200.
Common Frequently Asked Questions
Is the barn air-conditioned?
The main hall is cooled by four 60-inch windmill fans, two 36-inch Big Ass Fans and the breeze through the barn doors. The bridal suite, groom's room and both restrooms are fully climate controlled.
Can we bring our own caterer and alcohol?
Yes to both. You choose your caterer, and you can bring your own alcohol as long as a licensed and insured bartender serves it. Linens, plates, silverware and glassware come from your caterer or a rental vendor.
What happens if it rains?
Your ceremony moves into the main hall, which seats everyone, and the covered leisure area keeps cocktail hour outside and dry. We also have a generator on site in case of bad weather.
How many guests can you host?
The venue has been zoned for a capacity of 200 people inside the barn. The capacity can easily be increased by adding a tent on the ceremony grass lawn.
When can we set up, and when do we clean up?
Your rental runs from 8am to 11pm, so you can start decorating at 8am on the day. Clean-up is done the same evening. Amplified music ends at 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays and 8pm on other nights.
Can our guests visit the animals?
Yes. Guests love meeting the goats, Kunekune pigs and mini donkeys, and one of us will be there to guide the visit. We don't offer bonfires or fishing during events.
Where can out-of-town guests stay?
There's no lodging on the farm. The Drury Inn & Suites Louisville North and the Hilton Garden Inn Louisville Northeast in Springhurst are about 15 minutes away, off the Gene Snyder at Brownsboro Road.
When is the farm open for events?
Our season runs April through November, seven days a week. We don't host December events.
Land O' Goshen
Schedule a Tour
Come see the farm for yourself
Tell us a little about your day and we'll set up a time to walk the barn and grounds together. Tours are by appointment, Monday to Friday.
Prefer to talk? Call (502) 387-1759 or email [email protected].