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

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes

I feel like the dog days of summer can't end soon enough!  As Fall approaches, we love to change up our pancake recipe and add a nice little twist.  This pancake is fluffy yet still has substance, so you won't be hungry in an hour. This pairs great with a breakfast chicken sausage. 

-Chris 

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes

(Makes 15-18 pancakes)

Ingredients:

• 2 tbs. vinegar + enough milk to make 2 c.
• 2 eggs
• 1 c. pumpkin puree
• 2 1/2 cups Spelt Flour
• 3 tbs. unsalted, melted and slightly cooled butter
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 c. coconut palm sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tbs baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice blend

Instructions:

1. Heat griddle to 325 degrees.
2. In a large bowl add the milk/vinegar mixture. Let sit for 10 minutes.
3. Add the pumpkin, eggs, butter, and vanilla. Wisk to combine.
4. In a separate medium bowl sift together the dry ingredients (this makes them fluffy!)
5. Pour the dry ingredients over the wet ingredients and wisk until combined. Don't overdo it.
6. Let batter rest for 5 minutes.
7. Melt 2 tbs. butter on griddle. Wipe off with a paper towel.
8. Use a 1/3 c. measure and pour pancakes onto griddle. 
9. Flip when edges become dry and bubbles form.

Serve hot with maple syrup, chopped pecans or chocolate chips if you like!

The floors are in just in time because the barn tours have begun!

As of Friday the floors were nailed down. When the Amish builders began to remove the flooring in the middle bay, they uncovered a second floor! I love when things like this are discovered. It was a perfect floor that was close to 200 years old- AMAZING!! They were able to use the majority of these planks to re-lay the floor. They built up underneath so now all the floors are the same height. The next and final step for the floors will be a good cleaning, sanding, and clear coat finish. This will certainly preserve the floor for 200 more years. Today we had our fourth barn tour and it's been a pleasure to meet with so many great people.  All we ask is come with an open mind because we're still in the throws of construction. Fortunately the building phase will be completed this week and then we get into the electrical, lighting, and landscaping stages. 

There is still a lot to be completed, but these final steps and finishing details are certainly the most exciting.  Call or email us today if you would like to host your Wedding or Special Event at "The Farm!"  We would love to hear from you!

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