a unique barn wedding and event venue near westminster maryland

Chic, boho barn wedding and event venue

with a vintage flair

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Congrats lovebirds!

You're newly engaged and searching for the perfect unique wedding venue.

Welcome to The Hummingbird Chateau, a family-owned and operated vintage, rustic barn wedding and event venue located just outside of Westminster, Maryland. We truly are a one-of-a-kind venue nestled in the hills of Carroll County, Maryland offering stunning sunset views for any event.  Keeping with the historic nature of the homestead and barn originally built in 1752, The Hummingbird Chateau centerpieces an eclectic mix of old and new. Our venue provides multiple vignettes for indoor and outdoor ceremonies and celebrations.  Keep reading to learn all the ways we are different.

How We're Different

you won't find another venue like us

All packages get access to our vintage decor and furniture inventory to create any vision you have.

Use of our inventory

Owner Mike can literally build anything you want to create a personalized touch.

A Master Builder

No porta-potts here! We have REAL indoor bathrooms for you and your guests to use on both levels.

Actual indoor bathrooms

All the rooms in the farmhouse are so different and uniquely decorated.

Unique funky style

You and your guests can enjoy our farmhouse all weekend which sleeps up to eight people.

Book the whole weekend

We can accommodate both indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces for whichever preference you have.

Indoor and outdoor ceremony

In addition to these wonderful options you can bring your own caterer to help cut costs, add on floral design, and gain access to a vetted designer with over 35+ years of experience planning life's events.

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We are happy to host your intimate elopement.

Elopements

 I had a vision and they made it come to life I couldn’t be more grateful. 

The house is so beautiful and the barn is breath taking! The best place to get married !! I will be recommending this place to anyone and everyone. I will never forget this as my favorite memory especially because of the staff and how wonderful and easy they made the day!

courtney s.

Meet the

Housleys

Hi there! We are the Housleys and we own and operate The Hummingbird Chateau which was originally built in 1752.  We believe in creating memorable events that are as unique as you and as worry-free as possible. When you book with us you are supporting a small business and directly working with us, the owners, to create a seamless event truly personalized for you. We would love to welcome you to the Hummingbird family and share in your special event.

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What's Included With Your Package

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  • 14 hours of access to our property from 9:00am-11:00pm.
  • One hour for Bridal Party Rehearsal on Thursday
  • Access to the Bridal Suite and Granary for bridal party preparations, starting as early as 9:00am, including bar area and entertainment area. 
  • Options of outdoor space for ceremony
  • Vintage Wood folding chairs for outdoor ceremony
  • Ceremony arch (several options available)
  • Indoor ceremony space in the barn, upper level
  • Antique pews for guest seating for indoor ceremonies

  • Accessible restrooms
  • Use of Industrial fans for barn
  • Use of Barn, lower level and outdoor space for reception
  • Farmhouse style chairs for reception
  • Barnwood tables for reception
  • Built-in Rustic Bar
  • Whiskey barrel and barnwood top cocktail tables
  • Day of Coordinator
  • DJ booth
  • Warming Kitchen/Buffet area
  • Onsite guest parking with attendant
  • Access to grounds and gardens for photographs

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Words cannot describe how perfect our wedding was.

The morning of our wedding we had absolutely no stress knowing Angela was in control of all the decor placement, and did everything exactly how I imagined it. The owners are beyond spectacular and our day would not have been as perfect as it was without all of them. 

SARAH S.

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