Weddings at "The Farm"....

photograph by Stacy Salvatori

Our "Barn" has undergone a complete restoration this Summer.  Each piece of old wood has been taken down piece by piece and replaced with new wood to bring "The Barn" back to its glory days of the 1820's.  Our goal with this restoration was to preserve as much of the old as we could, but also when adding the new wood, mimic the way it was originally built back in the 1800's.  We still have to stain the exterior and the interior of "The Barn", as well as re-finish the floors!  We are really excited about the progress and cannot wait to see all of the finished details.  My Mother-in-Law sent me this beautiful poem below and I could not agree more with everything written here.  This was written by guests who stayed at their bed-n-breakfast in Tennessee in a book called "Priceless Company" by Kathryn Anne Sias.  What a beautiful picture of God's strength in our lives.  As we look to be a solid ground for many lives at "The Farm" we pray and ask that God continues to guide our plans, our decisions in all that we do with this barn to truly bless each and every couple that starts their journey here together.

"The Beauty of An Old Barn"

How does my friend see the beauty in an old barn?  Its foundation unstable, even sometimes crumbling all around.  It must be the beams so large and strong, maybe it's the old wood on the outside, weathered and worn.  Could it be the size or shape that catches her eye?  I wonder as I once seen a round barn with no corners to hide.  It can't be the color, as most are faded from age, it must be that she knows just why these old barns were made, to be a covering to protect someone's belongings, cattle or food.  The beauty of an old barn, what a splendor, aged and rugged and close to my friends heart, so tender.  The structure of the Lord, surrounding our soul, His Word, His Blessings and all that take control.  As viewed on the outside, should be solid and strong.  The beauty of the Lords's touch should want one to long.  As the strength of an old barn can weather any storm, so should we as He is our strength, for anything that comes along.

"Honor and majesty are before him:  strength and beauty are his sanctuary."

Psalm 96:6

We look forward to hosting our first Wedding at "The Farm."  The barn will ready for Weddings and Special Events in the Spring of 2017.  Please email us at meyersfarmybakery@yahoo.com or call 215-272-2301 for rental information, our preferred vendor list and any additional questions.

Sincerely, 

Chris & Becca Lynde

Weddings at The Farm......14 years ago today.......

Today Chris & I celebrate our 14th Wedding Anniversary!!  I'm sure everyone says this, but I look back through our Wedding pictures and can't believe how fast time has flown by.  We have gone through so much together over the years and God has truly blessed us with more than we could have ever imagined.  It also is amazing to think that our journey started at this very Farm, where we one day hope to host many more celebrations.  We had our ceremony and a cocktail reception at The Farm and then went back to the restaurant for the reception.  It was such a beautiful day,  the pictures below only capture a few of the special moments.  

I'm thankful and blessed to know that God sent me the perfect person, whom is truly my best friend.  We laugh, we cry and yes we fight sometimes too, but we always remember that if we keep God at the center of all we do the rest will always fall into place.  So today, I say Happy Anniversary to the most amazing man, I thank you for putting up with me, my crazy ideas and all that life has brought before us, including our two adorable girls.  Cheers to many more!!

I hope that despite this wedding being 14 years ago and outdated from today's standards, that you can see the beautiful surroundings this Farm hosts for your special day too!  Don't forget our 1820's BARN will be fully renovated and ready to host your Wedding or Special Event in the Spring of 2017.  Sign up for our Newsletter or email us for additional pricing details.

Warmly,

-Becca Lynde

The Barn Doors & Floors....

These past couple of weeks have truly been flying by.  It's hard to believe its September already and the kids are finishing their second week back to school.  We are really excited and the work of the Amish Crew is almost coming to a close.  They are working to finish the floors and the barn doors, as well as all of the little details.  

We have replaced the front barn door that used to be a metal garage door with big wooden doors that our Amish builders built.  There will be sliding barn doors covering the entire front opening, as well as new sliding wooden barn doors out the back to really open up the space.  This will make sure we have great cross-wind in the barn during weddings and special events.  The front barn opening measures 14 feet high by 14 feet wide, its massive when these new doors are open!  Check out the pictures below for a sneak peak

In addition, they have been working to replace the floors in the barn.  The floors down the sides of the barn had to be completely replaced.  There was basically old plywood that had been put down as the floors.  In the middle, there were still beautiful big old planks.  Our Amish builders have put the new floors down on the sides, but are taking up the old flooring in the center, re-planing the planks to place back down in the center.  This area will most likely be the future dance floor for many wedding celebrations.

Although the Amish builders are almost done with their part, there is still much to be done.  We will now start working on painting/staining the interior and exterior.  In addition, we need to re-point some of the old stone work as well as start the landscaping.  We will also add some really nice flowering trees, a rustic wooden arbor for wedding ceremonies, as well as a few stone patios for additional cocktail/hor d'oeuvres areas.  For some of the finishing details we are looking forward to stringing market lights in the back of the barn, lighting up several of the trees, as will as adding some great lighting inside the barn to truly make it a magical place to host weddings and special events.  Maybe Chris & I will have to renew our vows again, I would love to plan a wedding here!  We look forward to moving along in the project and if you know of a bride and groom in search of a great new wedding venue, please send them our way.  We are starting to book for the Spring of 2017 and beyond.

Warmly,

Chris & Becca Lynde

The Barn Sags......

The back of our barn pre-renovation. 

When discussing the scope of the renovation with our Amish builder he pointed out how the south-facing part of the barn had seen the most wear.  My family has lived at "The Farm" for over 44 years and even dating back to before the previous owner they repaired the roof by adding a slate roof on top of the cedar shake roof.  The weight of that roof for over potentially 100 years caused the barn to really sag.  As a solution he decided to replace the metal columns holding up the backside of the barn with huge wooden beams.  Its hard to even capture how big these beams are in the pictures.  He also added some wooden angle supports to finish the space and keep consistent with the rest of the barn.  What I love is how they used wooden pegs to put the beams together.  Their craftsmanship throughout this process and how quickly they work has been really unbelievable.  We are about 6 weeks into the renovation and the barn is really close to being completed, or should I say at least the Amish builders portion.  There is still a lot of work to be done to complete the project, but we are really excited with how all of the pieces are coming together.  So, now the back of the barn has now received a well needed "lift!" 

As we approach "Labor Day" weekend I hope you all take some time to rest, spend time with God, and enjoy your families! 

Happy Labor Day!

-Becca & Chris

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."  

Matthew 11:28-30

This week in the barn- The doors are coming!

It's so awesome when you uncover things and realize what they are. The builders are working tirelessly bringing down the old siding and replacing them with new wood. I noticed today these large notches in the front of the barn where our garage door used to be. After looking closer I realized these were the original notches for the original barn doors- Amazing right? Each of these doors measured seven feet across and twelve feet in height. Those doors were huge!! Our new doors have just arrived this week and the builders are planning on installing them very soon. They are going to frame the opening perfectly! Below are some pictures I took of the rough opening where our new doors are going to be installed. Can't wait to see how this turns out!!

Chris