Lyons Farmette

I atteneded my cousins wedding last summer and it was SPEC. TAC. ULAR. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled and have seen many places, venues etc and the Lyons Farmette is breathtaking. One thing that I like about it, is it’s size. It’s not too big and it felt very personal and almost private.
I have seen a lot of complaints about the music. I go to a lot of concerts. EDM oriented to be in fact. And I didnt have any issues with the music at all. It was loud and great, and then when I needed a drink (Nate with Garnish is amazing btw) I moved away from the music area and didn’t have a problem. Understand it’s located around people’s houses. They’re just keeping you and the neighbors happy. Nevertheless I don’t know why everyone is bent out of shape with the music. (Eye roll) Move closer if it’s too quiet. There. Problem solved.
From the llamas, chickens and the mellow black dog. To the HUGE flower beds, green grass and red rock mountains. This venue is so beautiful. I’m fortunate to live close to here. I’ll be taking the classes the venue offers when I’m not attending a wedding ;)

We had our wedding at the Farmette this past summer, and it was truly the perfect location! The Farmette staff are amazing and created a warm, welcoming environment, and completely stress free process.
In response to one of the reviews, The Farmette DID disclose their rules/​regulations on music volume before we signed any contracts, and we have no complaints. We were able to play music loud enough, and had dancing until 930pm. Most of our vendors were excited to work with Betsy and the Farmette crew, as they are extremely organized and efficient.
Our guests were all pleased with how easy it was to navigate the facility, and it was wonderful to have our ceremony and reception at the same venue.
Thank you to Betsy and the rest of the Farmette staff for helping us create beautiful memories on our wedding day!

We recently went to the Lyons Farmette for a wedding. It was one of the most romantic evenings I can remember anywhere! The natural beauty of the grounds was reflected in the ceremony. It was particularly nice that we didn’t have to leave the grounds for the reception. Everything was there for us! We went from a sweet ceremony to a party in the fields! The weather was PERFECT, the sunlight was divine and the lovers were the most beautiful of all. I’ve heard they have farm dinners here. We will have to come back to give them a try. Such a gorgeous spot!

The Lyons Farmette is a dream! Mike and Betsy have created the most magical place for a wedding or private event, and I can’t imagine having my wedding anywhere else. They provided such great advice and care, and the Bridal suite airstream trailer was fantastic. I recommend the Farmette for any farm dinner, special occasion, or wedding. Our guests couldn’t believe how beautiful everything was. Can’t wait to go back!

My friends are incredibly creative when it comes to birthday presents. I was treated to a farm-​to-​table dinner at this farmette, and it was enchanting. We sat at a table for about 30 people, and christmas lights were strung overhead and near the creek, which made it magical as the sun went down. We met a goat, and some chickens (please google Mark Wahlberg talks to animals), and I avoided the llama. I think it’s smart to avoid llamas. Everyone brought a few bottles of wine, so we started drinking and walking around the gardens, and we got to cut zinnias for the table.
Once we were seated, there was white bean dip, and a basil chutney with some homemade crackers. The crackers had seeds in them from the garden. We ate flowers, and beets, herbs, and root vegetables, and it just kept coming. For the main course, there was pork that had been cooked in lavender chamomile brine. The dessert was apple pie with cheddar baked in the crust.
This was my first time hanging out with the food before eating it, and I am a fan.

I have become a cold-​hearted person when it comes to wedding venues. Especially since I attend many weddings as an unrelated vendor, instead of an interested guest, I am hyper-​critical of venues. I often do not let ideas like ambiance or «vibe» influence my feelings, the Lyons Farmette absolutely got the best of me. Overall, the wedding I attended here was probably the best wedding I have ever attended, and that was even with my hyper-​neurotic vendor glasses on.
First, the negatives, of which there are few: parking here is absolutely atrocious. There are at most 20 parking places available in a dirt lot, and that is pushing it. Additionally, the turn for the parking lot is after the turn for the wedding venue, but there is not signage to indicate this, so most guests turned into the venue driveway incorrectly. Then, as the venue drive is blocked off by a golf-​cart, they have to back up onto a highway. Not well planned.
It turns out that I went to high school with the farm manager’s girlfriend, and basically they, and the owners of the farm, attended the reception. Although I guess it makes sense the owners were there, the farm attendants were definitely out of place, and did not know anyone in the wedding. I did find it a little weird that they were wandering around, eating the catered food, wearing their PJ’s basically.
The only other negative is the bathroom. There is only one bathroom, it is in the «kitchen,» and to put it mildly, the bathroom is disgusting. Moist and awful smelling, there was a shower that had clearly been recently used, a large glass container of fermenting beer, and the only hand towels provided were literally strewn about, and looked very old and… well…I dried my hands on my dress. The bathroom needs to be massively redone and expanded.
OK, so aside from those things, the rest of the venue really is amazing. It is quaint, out-​doorsy, bohemian, green, etc. without seeming contrived. There are chickens, goats, and a llama on the premises, as well as a large garden. The chickens wander around and act adorable, and the roosters crow at extremely appropriate times, (like «I now present Mr. and Mrs…»).
There is a large, fallen tree that acts as the awning/​gazebo for the ceremony site, (sounds odd, it is in fact unique and cool,) and they have a bench swing that attaches and makes great pictures. There is a stream that has a rope swing as well. The staff worked extremely quickly and took the ceremony chairs and placed them at the set-​up reception tables. Outdoor lights are strung above the reception area, (which is outdoors) and when night falls it looks positively amazing. I could see many an Anthropologie/​Free People catalog being shot on this property. I don’t think this site is perfect for every couple, but it is extremely picturesque for those whose aesthetic fits this space.

Lyons Farmette is a beautiful organic farm located near downtown Lyons, 12 miles north of Boulder. They offer permaculture classes, cooking classes, farm dinners, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, farewell brunches and a farmer’s market every Friday and Sunday from 10 – 5. I took my mom there on Mother’s Day just to take a peaceful stroll around the gardens and visit with their sheep, chickens and handsome llama, Cuzco. It would be the perfect place to have a special event. I am excited to hear they will be offering farm dinners this summer. It is so great to be able to visit the farm where my eggs and produce are grown and to know the wonderful people who do all the hard work to make it happen.