family owned since 1974
In 1974, my grandfather, Thomas Francis Kehoe was driving down Dixie Road, a quiet county line in Wainfleet, ON., when he spotted two things: a ‘farm for sale’ sign and one helluva barn.
Drawn in by the sprawling property and colossal structure, my grandfather quickly made the purchase and began the story of Kehoe & Kin Farm. After years of farming there with his family, my grandfather passed the property to my mom (and his daughter) Joanne, who took it as a place to start a family of her own. They continued to operate the farm for decades more until her eventual retirement from farming.
Joanne has the same love of the farm and it’s gorgeous structure which she couldn’t let go unused, so in 2011 she began restoring the barn to open it up for special events. Our family started with a yearly charity fundraiser, a few family weddings and then, as time went on and word spread, more and more people started asking to celebrate their special days at the Kehoe & Kin Farm.
Today, Joanne (maiden name Kehoe) hosts weddings with her daughter, Katie (that’s me!) and other members of the family (Kin). We welcome more guests every season and work constantly to make Kehoe & Kin, and your special day, the best that they can be.
Love Notes
Kehoe & Kin is the perfect venue & has the most amazing team - Katie & her family are welcoming, supportive and there with you every step of the way. We cannot say thank you enough for making our day so amazing! Our guests were blown away by the venue, as were we. Thank you for helping to make it the best. day. ever!
- Lauren H, bride
Kehoe & Kin was so amazing to work with from both a client perspective and planner perspective! I have nothing but amazing things to say and highly recommend them to any clients looking for a barn venue for their wedding! Katie and her entire family were willing to lend a helping hand wherever and whenever!
- Jessica F, planner, Love by Lynzie
This venue was the perfect fit for our wedding day. Every detail of the venue is beautiful. I have heard the most amazing things about the venue from each of our guests and the wonderful experience they had there. Katie was so helpful with making our day absolutely perfect and we loved how much she genuinely cared about our day being what we want. Katie and her family are such lovely people and we are so happy we found this place to celebrate our special day. I cannot say enough great things about this venue! It is such an incredible place!
- Morganne M, bride
I could not have asked for a more beautiful place for my husband and I to get married. Kehoe and Kin did so many gorgeous renovations this past year to continue to enhance their beautiful property! From the first contact, Katie was very responsive. Throughout all the changing COVID restriction over the past year, Katie has kept us in the loop and stayed flexible and accommodating, making us feel heard and like we were always a priority. She is the most helpful, kind and communicative venue coordinator. Thanks to her, every detail of our wedding day came together beautifully. Our guests all raved about how much they loved the venue too. We cannot recommend Kehoe and Kin enough!
- Jordie F, bride
My new husband, Brad, and I shared a beautiful and memorable wedding ceremony at Kehoe and Kin. A beautiful wedding barn in Wainfleet, Niagara, Kehoe and Kin was our top choice for a wedding venue during our search for a location after our engagement. Due to recent Covid restrictions, we were able to make our dream come true and secure a last-minute spot at Kehoe and Kin because of other wedding postponements. We couldn't have been happier with the accommodation and service that we received! Katie at Kehoe and Kin was extremely helpful and quickly answered any questions that we had during a stressful time period leading up to our ceremony date, when government restrictions were changing weekly. The decor and furniture that were included with the venue fee were absolutely beautiful and fit our wedding inspiration for a timeless, vintage and rustic look perfectly. What were lacked in number of people, we made up for in stunning pictures. There are no shortage of beautiful views throughout the property and inside the barn. We would absolutely recommend Kehoe and Kin as a wedding venue and are so happy that we were able to support a local Wainfleet business.
- Lauren R, bride
We got married at Kehoe and Kin, after postponing from last summer due to Covid. Katie was amazing to work with. Planning a wedding during a pandemic was less than ideal, but Katie made sure we were comfortable with the changing rules and answered any questions we had. The barn is stunning. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful location to get married. We were so worried that covid had ruined our wedding but it was the most perfect, happy day and a big part of it had to do with the fact that we got married at Kehoe and Kin.
- Jessica C, bride
There aren't enough words to describe how happy we were with our wedding at Kehoe & Kin. There were so many variables going on with COVID restrictions and a rainy forecast and Katie helped us navigate and plan for every scenario. Our ceremony ended up taking place inside the barn instead of out in the field but we were not disappointed! The location makes for such a special, intimate and social event. Our photographers had a lot of different settings to work with to create some amazing photos of us and our guests.
The atmosphere created by the beautiful barn and surrounding area made for such a fun evening and something to do / places to be for everyone. The fire pit, lawn games, boho swings and upstairs area all created an escape for people needing a break from the crowds inside. We put the new deck to the test by having our dance floor outside (COVID restrictions) and it turned out to be really nice to be in the fresh air. I know the catering staff enjoyed working in the new kitchen and the new bathrooms are really nice as well. Venue space and outdoor area: 10/10 Owner communication and helpfulness: 10/10
- Connor, groom
We can’t be more happy that we got married at Kehoe and Kin! The venue itself is amazing! All the guests kept coming up and telling us how beautiful everything was! The only reason our wedding day ran so smoothly is because of the venue owners Katie and Joanne, throughout the year leading up to our wedding Katie constantly was checking in and helping with all the planning and accommodations; day of the wedding, she made sure all my visions came true and helped the day run smoothly with no stress! Thank you thank you for everything!!
- Danayre M, bride
We had the perfect wedding at Kehoe & Kin. It blew away our wildest expectations. The weather called for thunderstorms so we had the wedding ceremony inside the barn. Before the start of the ceremony, the skies cleared and the sun was shining so Katie phoned the bridal party and suggested an entrance through the large front barn door... and what an incredible entrance! Our photos with the barn as the backdrop and all of the surrounding landscape are GORGEOUS. The barn venue gave us the rustic charm & laid back yet elegant vibe. We wanted to branch out from the usual banquet hall wedding.
Kehoe & Kin seamlessly transitioned our indoor ceremony to the indoor reception as our guests enjoyed the outdoor cocktail hour with an outdoor bar and lawn games. Being right near the water, there was a nice cool breeze despite the heat that kept everyone comfortable. Katie was phenomenal at keeping us updated with the evolving COVID situation and how it might affect our day. Katie genuinely had our best interest in mind and is the kindest person going above and beyond to make our wedding at Kehoe & Kin amazing. We are so grateful that Kehoe & Kin we’re so invested in making our day everything we dreamt of. We were glad could break the running bad weather streak with the August 1st wedding.
- Samantha S, bride
We got married at Kehoe & Kin and could not have been happier. The venue is absolutely beautiful and requires very minimal decor beyond the included furniture and little extras. Our guests had a great time playing lawn games and dancing in the barn. Katie is incredibly responsive and helpful and her team was amazing at dealing with the COVID protocols so we didn't feel like they even existed. Fantastic experience all around - A+++!
- Kelly, bride