Gathered
A journal of hosting, desigNing, dining and celebrating in Maine
Gathered is the blog of The Maine Barns—the team behind Flanagan Farm and Walnut Hill, two of Southern Maine's most sought-after wedding and event venues just outside Portland.
Here, we share the seasonal inspiration, planning guidance, and behind-the-scenes perspective we offer clients each year as they build thoughtful, beautifully hosted Maine gatherings. From choosing the right venue to designing a bespoke weekend itinerary, you'll find the ideas, expertise, and answers that shape every celebration we host.
If you’re planning a wedding in Maine, we’re so glad you found us—and if you simply love great spaces, good parties, delicious food, and Maine, you’re in the right place too.
Real Wedding: Rachel & Noam’s Elegant Midsummer Celebration at Flanagan Farm
Some weddings feel like a love letter to the season. Rachel and Noam’s midsummer wedding at Flanagan Farm was exactly that: a fresh green palette, a forest chuppah framed in foxglove and garden roses, tables tumbling with grapes and limes, and a couple so visibly in love that every photograph seems to glow. Here is how the day unfolded.
Spring Weddings in Maine: Why May Deserves a Closer Look
May in Maine is its own kind of magic: gardens erupting, flowering trees at their peak, and a quality of light that is genuinely hard to replicate at any other time of year. Add in the floral advantages of a local growing season in full bloom, energized vendors, and more flexibility for guests on hotels, and late spring starts to look like one of the most thoughtfully considered choices a Maine couple can make. Here is a closer look at why
Real Wedding: Sophia & Alex, May at Walnut Hill
When BRIDES magazine featured Sophia and Alex's May wedding at Walnut Hill, it was easy to understand why. Sustainable local florals, a ceremony grove alive with the soft dappled light of a lush, late May tree canopy, and the restored 1887 barn transformed into something airy, luminous, and deeply personal. This is what a spring destination wedding at a Maine barn venue can look like, and why May at Walnut Hill is always a season worth seriously considering for couples planning a wedding in southern Maine.