The grounds and 1920’s home are a French County style. It was said to have been built by the wealthy owner of one of the large timber mills in the valley for his beloved fiancé. Thus making the house and grounds a natural for a wedding venue! The details and exquisite woodwork that are part of this five and a half bedroom, four fireplace house are rare features. Included in the original design were a sunroom, elegant dining room, library and expansive living room besides a barn with a bunkroom and a caretaker house. There have been three owners since each adding to the motif. The house grounds and buildings have undergone remodels and additions. Years prior to the landscape seen today at Stepping Stones Garden, designed by Innovative Environments LLC, the grounds had a three-hole golf course, pastures and cucumber crops. Incorporated into the landscape design were the remaining original unique trees (Atlas Cedar from Morocco and the English Camperdown Elm), along with several evergreens (French Maritime Pines) that are monitored by the State since they are the biggest and thought to be the oldest of their type in the State. Besides the landscaped gardens, the grounds include beds of flowers for bouquets, culinary herb and rhubarb. The current owners have made Stepping Stones Garden their home for nearly 25 years.

The pavilion is encircled with café lights, white roses, massive pots of flowers and can be set up with an enclosure of flowing streams of white organza. This area is adjacent to the classic garden tent that can seat up to 200. There is a formal entry that leads down an isle to an alter backdrop spilling over in delicate white flowers and greenery. The magical Camperdown Elm tree is strategically located and can be used to enhance any ceremony. Views from the pavilion also include the perennial gardens and a green wall of clematis and trumpet vine.

Supported Layouts and Capacities

Reception
Capacity: 200 People

Amenities

Features

The barn has been polished, remolded, stained, painted, romantically lite and imprinted with fun so that it dazzles our couples. Perfect for the indoor ceremony, dancing or reception. It has the area for caterers to work and a fun bar in the corner. The caterer’s area is equipped with stainless steel sinks, counters and oven and the bar is defined with marble counters and has refrigerators. Caterers have easy access to their workspace, so they can drive right up and unload and go to work on their creations. They can serve from several directions. The bar is rustic with added charm and ample room for service. Stepping Stones Garden also has a portable bar that can be either a water bar with infused waters from Stepping Stones Garden or moved to another location around the grounds. Our beautifully appointed indoor restrooms are attached to the barn.