THE GROUNDS

AT BLACK WALNUT FARM

Open meadows, wooded paths, and quiet corners give the property its sense of ease, and its sense of scale. Cocktail hour spills outside, conversations wander, and guests naturally find their way from a hidden outdoor bar to a round of giant Jenga, to a roaring bonfire .

Our grounds create a pastoral, rustic setting, and our landscaping style embraces the natural beauty of a historic farm. We have four gardens around the property, inspired by the English gardening style: very organic/natural, a little bit wild, with lots of native flowering plants and shrubs, indigenous wildflowers, clover, and climbing roses. Explore the grounds a bit more and you’ll discover rustic elements like moss-covered rocks and a small pond with wild aquatic plants, alongside antique French stone benches and the odd tucked-away statue.

Lawns and borders are kept neat but not overly manicured– a very formal feel just doesn’t fit the vibe of the farm. Our meadows feature long native grasses and wildflowers meant to nurture our monarch butterfly community.

Our landscaping team is led by our Farm Caretaker and Head Gardener (and self-described ‘Permaculture Baddie’), Kelsea Beck.

A garden with blooming red roses and white daisies in front of a white house with a brown roof and a small window, surrounded by evergreen trees, during dusk.
A gravel road winding through a forest with trees displaying fall foliage under a cloudy sky.
Outdoor wedding reception with guests in formal attire, white umbrellas, and lawn chairs on a sunny day with clear blue sky and a large tree.
A garden with colorful flowers, including white, yellow, pink, and orange blooms, alongside a wooden shed with potted plants on its wall, surrounded by greenery.
Outdoor gathering area with wooden tables and chairs under a large tree, string lights, and a Jenga game on a small table at sunset.
Vintage green truck adorned with hanging flower basket and potted plants in a garden, with trees and a shed in the background.
A charming house with stone and yellow siding exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees, with a well-maintained lawn and a red front door.
A weathered stone statue of two children, with blurred string lights in the background, and an aged, rusted metal gate nearby.
A large tree with pink blossoms stands prominently in a lush green yard. The background features more trees and a partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a green landscape with trees, a house, a curved driveway, and distant mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
A backyard with green grass, several tall trees, an outdoor seating area with wooden chairs, and a house with a stone exterior.
A decorative metal cart with a basket of wine bottles and glasses outdoors in a garden.
A well-maintained backyard garden with wooden planters filled with various plants and herbs, surrounded by lush green grass and trees in the background. A house with large windows is visible on the left, and a wooden bell structure stands on the righ
A rural outdoor setting with a gravel driveway leading to a white barn with solar panels on the roof, lush green trees, and a large white event tent with seating underneath, on a partly cloudy day.
Outdoor chess set with black and white pieces on a checkered board, surrounded by tall dry grass and shrubs, under hanging string lights at dusk.
A garden with tall sunflower plants and various other plants in wooden raised beds, with a house featuring a brick chimney and a beige exterior, and tall trees and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Yellow and red wildflowers in a field.
People playing cornhole and enjoying an outdoor gathering on a grassy field with trees in the background.
An outdoor scene with a vintage radio on a small table covered with a white lace cloth, and three white balloons tied to the table, on a grassy area with a house and trees in the background.
Garden scene with potted plants, flowers, a frog-shaped decoration, and a small rock in the grass.
A wedding cake with flowers on top, placed on a table outdoors in a natural setting, with rocks, grass, and plants surrounding it, and a decorative hawk statue on a cushion at the base.
Outdoor wedding setup with rows of wooden chairs on a grassy lawn, trees with fall foliage, and colorful decorations, including balloons, in the background.
A girl riding a bicycle on a winding gravel path surrounded by lush green grass and tall trees, with a house covered in greenery in the background.
Outdoor seating area with white chairs and umbrellas on a grassy field, with trees and a partly cloudy sky in the background.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup in a wooded area with a wooden aisle, chairs on both sides, and a decorated arch with flowers and white fabric.
A backyard garden with a wooden shed, benches, decorative plants, string lights, and two deer sculptures, surrounded by trees and greenery.
Outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of chairs, large floral arrangements in barrels, and a flower arch on a grassy field with trees in autumn colors under a cloudy sky.
Outdoor scene with white patio furniture, including chairs, tables, and large umbrellas on a grassy area, surrounded by trees under a clear blue sky.
A cluster of pink, purple, and white hydrangea flowers with green leaves against a white wall.
Wedding scene in a forest with a bride in a wedding dress standing on a wooden platform. Several guests are seated in the foreground, with some trees blocking part of the background. The scene appears to be outdoors during the late afternoon or early
A landscape with a grassy path on the left, bushes with autumn-colored leaves, a line of trees in the background, and the sun shining through the trees on a partly cloudy sky.
Close-up of a white rope hammock with wooden spreader bars, suspended outdoors with green foliage in the background.
Outdoor seating area with white chairs and umbrellas, a small table with glasses, and a barn-like shed in the background on a grassy lawn with blooming trees and a dark sky.
Aerial view of a countryside property with a white barn, outdoor seating area under a white tent, and expansive green fields surrounded by trees and distant mountains.
A garden scene with a large tree, potted flowers along a gravel path, and a grassy lawn, surrounded by bushes and trees in the background during early evening.
Silhouetted pine trees against a cloudy sky at sunset.
A lantern hanging on a tree in a forest with green leaves and trees in the background.
Front of a white house with a window, garden bed with pink flowering plants, yellow daisies, and old wagon wheels leaning against the house, with outdoor seating and umbrellas in the background.
Outdoor evening scene with string lights, a tent, a small barn, seating area, trees, and a large outdoor chess set on the ground.
A tabby cat with yellow eyes standing on a leaf-covered ground in a garden with yellow and pink flowers and green foliage.
Exterior of a house with a greenhouse attached, decorated with a wreath, potted plants, hanging flower basket, and string lights in the evening.
A backyard with string lights, a small evergreen tree, a wooden cart, outdoor benches, and lush green trees in the background during sunset.
A couple dressed in wedding attire walking down a wooden path through a wooded area decorated with hanging lanterns at night.

Photography by a mix of talented artists, including Autumn Jordan, Tracy Jade Photography, Kateigh and Ben, Julia Ann Photography, Jessica Yurko, Vanessa Lewis, Krutick Photography, Arius Photographraphy, Lin Pernille, Justin Jun Lee, and others. Individual credits available upon request.