Upton Barn

What Upton Barn does

Upton Barn is a privately held cottage-country wedding and event venue operating on a 60-acre private property in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario — approximately 50 minutes from Ottawa, 15 minutes from Perth, and 25 minutes from Carleton Place. The venue's core product is an elevated white barn paired with a marquee tent, surrounded by pink Canada Shield bedrock, manicured hydrangea gardens, wildflower meadows, and forest views. It is operated by a husband-and-wife team with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or headcount data.

The company monetizes primarily through three tiered wedding packages — Premium ($9,000, up to 100 guests), Micro ($7,000, up to 50 guests), and Love in Twilight (up to 30 guests) — all of which are all-inclusive with the marquee tent, indoor bar, luxury restroom trailer, tables, chairs, linens, parking, power systems, and bridal suite access. A secondary revenue stream, 'The Business Bistro,' provides corporate retreat packages at $4,000 for up to 30 guests (June–October), with optional add-ons including marquee installation, high tea service, floral workshops, and beverage stations. Additional streams include public Wine & Cheese ticketed events and Creative Community bookings for photographers and artisans. Pricing is one-time per event, with a structured multi-session wedding planning process (Discovery Call, Virtual Walkthrough, and 9-, 6-, 3-, and 4-week pre-event sessions) layered on top.

The go-to-market motion is direct, inquiry-based, and event-driven: prospective couples and corporate planners submit online forms, then engage via discovery calls and virtual walkthroughs before booking. Marketing is concentrated in the Ottawa-region catchment and runs across Instagram, Facebook, Google Search, TikTok, email newsletter, wedding shows, and vendor/friend referrals. The venue is currently accepting bookings for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, and 2025 operational history is documented through gallery content and a network of regional photographer and vendor partnerships (e.g., Shawn Kerr Photography, Sarah Dja Photography, The Ochre Peony, Sinders Bridal). Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Upton Barn

Legal name

Upton Barn

Website

https://uptonbarn.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Upton Barn is a privately operated 60-acre cottage-country wedding and event venue in Lanark County, Ontario, serving couples, corporate groups, and creative professionals with tiered wedding packages, corporate retreats, and ticketed special events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wedding and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAMAEAG

Luxury Farmhouses, Country Houses & Vineyard Estates

Travel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Luxury Villas & Premium Rentals

SECONDARYHSACABAD

Destination Wedding Planning

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Wedding Planning & Bridal Services

SECONDARYHSACABAM

Reception Planning & Guest Experience (Seating, Favors, Hospitality)

Home & Personal Services/Event & Personal Concierge Services/Wedding Planning & Bridal Services

SECONDARYTHAGALAG

Conference Retreat Hotels

Travel & Hospitality/Lodging & Accommodation/Convention & Conference Hotels

Keywords

• Wedding venue services
• Corporate retreat venues
• Tented weddings
• Cottage country events
• Special event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanark

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wedding Venue Rental: Rental of the barn venue with marquee tent for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Packages include Premium (up to 100 guests, $9,000), Micro (up to 50 guests, $7,000), and Love in Twilight (up to 30 guests). Packages include marquee tent, large indoor bar, private storage, luxury restroom trailer, tables, chairs, linens, parking, power systems, lounge seating, and 2027 bridal suite.
2. Corporate Retreat & Event Rental: Rental of garden-inspired retreat space for corporate meetings, team-building events, and company retreats. The Business Bistro package is available June 1 – October 31 for up to 30 guests at $4,000, including venue, sound systems, staffing, and curated lunch.
3. Special Events: Community events such as Wine & Cheese experiences at the venue. Ticket-based attendance for public events like Wine & Cheese on August 30 and September 13, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
4. Creative Community Bookings: Venue access for photographers and artisans for styled shoots, mini sessions, creative workshops, speaking engagements, live event artistry, and pop-up events. Inquiries accepted through the contact form.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Upton Barn is a cottage-country wedding and event venue operating on a 60-acre private property in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario. The venue offers tiered wedding packages (Premium $9,000, Micro $7,000, Love In Twilight), corporate retreats through the Business Bistro package ($4,000), public Wine & Cheese events, and structured wedding planning services across multiple sessions. All-inclusive amenities include marquee tent, indoor bar, bridal suite, luxury restroom trailer, tables, chairs, linens, parking, and power systems.

Product overview

Upton Barn is a cottage-country wedding and event venue operating on a 60-acre private property in Drummond Township, Lanark County, Ontario. The venue offers three distinct wedding packages: Premium ($9,000 for up to 100 guests), Micro ($7,000 for up to 50 guests), and Love In Twilight (for up to 30 guests). For corporate events, the Business Bistro package serves up to 30 guests at $4,000. The venue provides multiple optional add-on services including marquee installation, high tea service, floral workshops, and various food and beverage stations. Public Wine and Cheese events are also hosted at the venue. All wedding packages include the marquee tent, large indoor bar, private storage and dressing tent, luxury restroom trailer, tables, chairs, linens, parking, power systems, lounge seating, and bistro furnishings. A structured wedding planning service with multiple session types supports couples through the event timeline.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Wedding Package All-inclusive wedding package for up to 100 guests priced at $9,000, featuring marquee tent, large indoor bar, private storage and dressing tent, luxury restroom trailer, tables, chairs, linens, parking, power systems, lounge seating, bistro tables, scalloped patio umbrellas, cocktail tables, whiskey barrels, and 2027 bridal suite access.
• Micro Wedding Package Intimate wedding package for up to 50 guests priced at $7,000, offering a smaller-scale celebration with the venue's signature amenities and services including marquee tent, indoor bar, and bridal suite.
• Love, In Twilight Package Intimate evening wedding package for up to 30 guests, designed for smaller celebrations with the venue's elegant barn and marquee tent setting. Price not explicitly stated on website.
• The Business Bistro Corporate retreat package for up to 30 guests priced at $4,000, available June 1 to October 31. Includes functional venue with indoor and outdoor spaces, sound systems, power, dedicated event staffing and maintenance, and curated lunch with gourmet sandwich or wrap, seasonal soup or market salad, and signature home-baked cookie.
• Wine & Cheese Events Public ticketed wine and cheese experiences at Upton Barn featuring artisanal refreshments with curated wine and beer pairings, cottage-style charcuterie boards, and community connection opportunities. Events are limited attendance with tickets required.
• Wedding Planning Services Comprehensive wedding planning support including Discovery Call (15 min), Virtual Walkthrough (1 hr), Welcome and Vision Session (Onboarding), Design and Foundation Session (9 Month Planning, 1.5 hrs), Safety and Partners Session (6 Month Planning), Details and Numbers Session (3 Month Planning), and Final Run-Through (4 Week Planning).

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sarah Dja PhotographycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Featured wedding photographer with gallery collection on the website. Collaboration documented in July 2025 and September 2025 wedding shoots. Represents core creative partnership for vendor ecosystem.
• Shawn Kerr PhotographycoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Primary venue photographer with multiple gallery collections including September 2025 and October 2025 weddings. Image credits appear throughout website pages. Represents flagship vendor partnership.
• Sam Park PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding photographer featured in September 8th, 2025 collection with full vendor team credits including Sinders Bridal, Kelly's Flowers, Black Swan Beauty, Pinned Bridal Hair, Dulce Cake Design, Measured by Moments, Vie Design Co, and Ottawa Wedding Officiants.
• Hilary Elizabeth PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding photographer featured in September 2025 collection with collaboration details and vendor team.
• Kelly's FlowersminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Florist vendor partner featured in September 8th, 2025 wedding documentation.
• The Ochre PeonyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Florist vendor partner featured in Shawn Kerr's September 2025 wedding photography collection.
• Sinders BridalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bridal boutique vendor partner credited in September 8th, 2025 wedding shoot documentation.
• Black Swan BeautyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Makeup artist vendor partner credited in September 8th, 2025 wedding documentation.
• Pinned Bridal HairminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Bridal hair stylist vendor partner featured in September 2025 shoots.
• Dulce Cake DesignminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding cake designer vendor partner credited in September 8th, 2025 documentation.
• Measured by MomentsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Videography vendor partner featured in September 2025 wedding collections.
• Vie Design CominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Stationery and invitation design vendor partner credited in September 2025 documentation.
• Ottawa Wedding OfficiantsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Wedding officiant vendor partner featured in September 2025 shoots.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Langdon Hall Country House Hotel & Spa: Cambridge, Ontario luxury country house hotel that hosts weddings and corporate retreats. Comparable luxury country property positioning but operates as a full hotel with lodging, contrasting with Upton Barn's venue-only model.
• Deerhurst Resort: Established Muskoka resort offering weddings, corporate retreats, and events. Competes for the Ontario cottage-country destination wedding market but at larger scale and broader resort service offering.
• The Inn at Manitou: Ontario luxury resort in Muskoka offering weddings, corporate retreats, and special events. Comparable premium cottage-country destination positioning with similar client segments and event revenue streams.
• JW Marriott The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa: Luxury Muskoka resort hosting weddings, corporate retreats, and special events. Competes in the Ontario premium destination wedding segment but with full-service hotel amenities and on-site lodging.

Direct peers

• Bellagio Boutique Venue: Lanark County wedding and event venue offering all-inclusive tented wedding packages. Geographically proximate to Upton Barn and competes for the same Ottawa-area wedding couple segment.
• Holland Marsh Wineries: Ontario winery offering weddings, corporate events, and private dining. Comparable rural venue model with scenic landscape positioning and all-inclusive event packages for similar client segments.
• The Warehouse Venue: Ontario wedding venue offering versatile indoor-outdoor event spaces with structured wedding planning services. Comparable business model with all-inclusive packages and multi-session planning support.
• Stonefields Estate: Heritage barn wedding venue in Carleton Place, Ontario, offering all-inclusive wedding packages with outdoor ceremony spaces. Same cottage-country aesthetic, similar guest capacity, and located in the same Ottawa-region catchment as Upton Barn.
• Cambium Farms: Ontario-based wedding venue offering rustic barn settings and tented receptions in a rural/cottage-country environment. Directly comparable as a competing barn-style wedding venue targeting similar Ottawa-area couples.
• Elysian Fields Catering & Events: Ontario-based event venue combining rustic and refined aesthetics for weddings and corporate events. Comparable offering across weddings, corporate retreats, and full-service event hosting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Upton-Barn-61573489991622
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/upton-barn
• Instagraminstagram.com/uptonbarn

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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