Weddings & Accommodations

For us, romance is about small, everyday displays of love. Farm life is full of big dreams, romantic notions, and opportunities for random acts of kindness. We are a farm run by romantics. Come celebrate your love at a farm that was made for a love story…

We have learned from local elders that many weddings and events have occurred at the farm during its long history. We hope to continue this tradition and be a gathering place for celebrations in our community.

Private Retreat

Located just a short drive from Victoria and Nanaimo, the rural community of Cowichan Valley provides a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. You and your closest friends and family will have the farm all to yourselves. You can relax and experience the simple beauty of farm life.  

The scenery provides a sense of calm, natural beauty, and abundance. The fully restored late 1800s farmhouse and heritage buildings provide a sense of history and grandeur. Our farm is one of a kind and is guaranteed to provide you and your guests an experience to remember. 

Ceremony

We have several stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony locations for you to choose from. You could choose an outdoor ceremony in the open expanse of the hay fields with a view of the valley; or an intimate orchard wedding nestled amongst the centuries old hazelnut, walnut and chestnut trees;  or choose an indoor ceremony under the heights of the historic big timber hay barn; or cozied up in front of a roaring fire in the farmhouse great hall.  

Reception

You and your guests can mingle and enjoy a drink on the farmhouse front deck overlooking the orchard. The lawns between the rows of orchard trees set the stage for a romantic long table dinner under the stars. For an indoor reception, the big timber hay barn provides authentic rustic character and is stunning in the spring, summer, and fall. In any weather, the farmhouse provides several stunning indoor spaces and is guaranteed to wow your guests. As things cool off in the evenings, your guests will love to come into the farmhouse to warm up by the fire and as things heat up into the evening, you and your guests will be transported to another time and place as you dance your night away in the great hall.  

All of the indoor and outdoor spaces available are so beautiful and full of character, you won’t need to do much to embellish them other than to add your personal touch. 

Accommodations

You and your closest friends and family can stay in one of our three cabins we constructed in our beautifully restored agricultural buildings. If you require accommodations for a large group, we typically recommend the Oceanfront Suites in nearby Cowichan Bay. They provide a preferred rate to all of our wedding and event clients and their guests. Additionally, there is a local shuttle service that can provide transportation for your guests from the hotel to and from the farm so all the people that matter most to you can celebrate safely. 

Catering & Farm Produce

If you are interested in creating a farm-to-table dining experience for your guests, we would love to work with your caterer to create a menu that features Keating Farm products. We offer ethically and sustainably raised heritage breed pork, chicken, turkey and lamb, as well as eggs, honey, blackberries, nuts, herbs, and cold pressed juices from our heritage orchards. 

If you haven’t selected a caterer and are interested in providing your guests a farm-to-table dining experience, we are happy to provide you with a list of caterers that are passionate about local produce and farm-to-table food.  

From farm tours to produce for your meal to custom wedding favours, we can help you weave elements of the farm into your special day.

Availability

As a working farm, we accommodate a limited number of weddings each year and strive to make each one exceptional. To inquire about availability or schedule a tour, please use the contact form below.  

If you are planning an event for 2024, don’t delay! We have a couple dates remaining and will be filling these final spots shortly!

If you are planning an event for 2025, we’ve recently started to accept reservations for the 2025 season and we look forward to hearing from you!

Wedding & Event Inquiries