Updike Farmstead - Historical Society of Princeton

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $8,000

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

The Historical Society of Princeton’s Updike Farmstead is six acres of beautiful, lush property, including a barn and farmhouse in the heart of the Princeton Battlefield/Stony Brook Settlement Historic District. This unique, unparalleled location, surrounded by preserved farmland, is the perfect setting for weddings. Updike Farmstead has has become a destination-style venue within Princeton for those looking to create the wedding of their dreams. Our exclusive caterers provide day-of coordination for your wedding. This includes ordering the rentals that will capture your unique vision; be it farm tables, boho dinnerware sets, bistro lighting, or vintage lounge furniture. They also set up the barn to your specifications and break down the rentals at the end of the evening. Available late April through early November.

Seated guest capacity

  • 45-200

Venue type

  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
354 Quaker Rd, Princeton, NJ 08540

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Updike Barn

Stunning historic barn on six acres of beautiful farmland in Princeton NJ. Newly renovated, it has become a premier event space.

The barn at Updike Farmstead is rich with history. With beautiful vaulted rafters, and hemlock beams that date from the 1500’s, the barn represents the craftsmanship of the American barn style. Double barn doors open onto a private courtyard facing a sweep of farmland. An adjacent sliding barn door opens to the front of the property, facing rustic outbuildings, a windmill, and a large lawn perfect for cocktail hour and yard games. The barn blends classic rustic charm with modern amenities.

Guest capacity

15-150 Seated

15-200 Standing

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Available services that can be provided by Updike Farmstead - Historical Society of Princeton

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free

Rentals

  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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5.0 (1 review)

  • Spectacular Wedding Venue!

    Verified review
    •Haley Hart•5 months ago

    Updike Farmstead was a picturesque, breathtaking backdrop for our wedding and we could not have imagined a more beautiful place to say “I do”! The facilities are excellent and the event coordinators are top notch, we were in great hands the entire time. Updike is also conveniently close to downtown Princeton without being in the center of town bustle. Our guests loved spending time in the area overall.

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