Pitney Meadows Community Farm Announces New Agritourism Partnership With Farmstead Catering, Bringing “Seed-To-Celebration” Weddings & Gatherings To Saratoga Springs

Pitney Meadows Community Farm is pleased to announce a new chapter in its mission-driven work: beginning in 2026, the nonprofit Community Farm will begin hosting weddings and gatherings on its historic 166-acre property, in partnership with Farmstead Catering. This collaboration marks an intentional expansion into the agritourism sector, inviting couples, families, guests, and groups to gather and celebrate not only their special day but also the land that nourishes the community year-round.

Bookings for the 2026 weddings and gatherings are now open. Couples and groups interested in learning more about offerings or beginning the planning process with Farmstead Catering are encouraged to reach out through our website: www.pitneymeadows.org/agritourism

Agritourism at the Heart of the Celebration

For Pitney Meadows, weddings and gatherings are a natural extension of its commitment to agriculture, education, and public engagement. As agritourism continues to grow across the state, the Community Farm is embracing an opportunity to share the beauty, abundance, and ecology of its fields in a new way… creating and stewarding celebrations that reflect the deep connection between people and the food and land that sustain them.

“A gathering on a working Community Farm is more than a venue choice, it’s a relationship with the land,” said Brooke McConnell, Executive Director of Pitney Meadows Community Farm. “As stewards of this land, we’re excited to invite guests into the rhythms of our farm, the seasons, and the food that grows here. Partnering with Farmstead Catering and Echo Farm in Essex, NY, enhances this relationship with place. Now offering the only true farm-to-table gathering experience in Saratoga Springs, all of the food our guests will experience comes exclusively from local farms and producers.”

A Partnership That Grows the Celebration

At the heart of this partnership is a shared belief in place, community, and the power of truly local food. Farmstead Catering, created and led by Dillon Klepetar, has built a reputation across New York and New England for a culinary approach that honors both the land and the people who steward it. For every celebration, ingredients will be grown and raised primarily at Echo Farm, Farmstead Caterings' home farm in the Adirondacks, and Pitney Meadows, with thoughtfully chosen supplemental sourcing from within a defined local radius. This collaboration is rooted in delivering one-of-a-kind experiences driven by professionals who are dedicated to farming as a source of community nourishment.  Both Pitney Meadows and Echo Farm practice regenerative, pasture-based, and organic methods, ensuring that each plate is an expression of their shared values. It’s a partnership that reflects not only exceptional culinary craft but a commitment to supporting and uplifting our regional agricultural community.

The Venue: A Living, Breathing Landscape

Located beside the thriving Community Garden and embraced by sweeping meadows, the high-tunnel hoop house offers a wedding setting unlike any other in the region. Designed for both beauty and practicality, the structure provides natural rain shelter, while still allowing guests to stay connected to the landscape. Its top and sides can be rolled up to invite in fresh air, soft breezes, and panoramic views of the farm. Guests can wander nearby paths, explore the gardens, and experience the rhythm of the fields surrounding them, creating a celebration fully immersed in the living heart of Pitney Meadows.

Food That Tells the Truth

Our shared philosophy is simple: food should tell the truth about where it comes from. From golden cultured butter and freshly picked greens to fire-cooked meats and foraged wild delicacies, Farmstead creates meals that express both the season and the couple. No two menus are ever alike. Alongside Pitney Meadows staff, Farmstead’s professional team provides not only catering, but also floral design, planning support, beverage services, customized rentals, and day-of coordination, offering a seamless, holistic, and beautifully curated gathering while still amplifying the rustic nature of the land itself. 

“Every time people gather, something special happens,” shared Dilon Klepetar of Farmstead Catering. “When we cook with ingredients grown here—at Echo Farm, at Pitney Meadows, and by our local farm community—the meal becomes part of that experience. It reflects the season, the people, and the landscape. That’s the heart of every celebration for us. Our clients don’t invest in a product, but an everbearing process.”

A Celebration Rooted in Community

Pitney Meadows’ expansion into weddings and gatherings reflects the farm’s broader vision for community-centered agritourism. Proceeds from wedding events directly support the nonprofit’s mission to promote food sovereignty, ecological stewardship, engaging educational programs and opportunities, and access to locally grown food in the Saratoga region. Guests who attend a wedding at Pitney Meadows become part of the farm’s larger story… one grounded in community, sustainability, and love for the land. 

“There’s something special about celebrating a wedding on a working Community Farm,” said Jori Wekin, Farmstead Catering’s Event Planner and Coordinator. “Guests will feel it the moment they arrive… the openness, the generosity of the land, the sense of connection. Together with Pitney Meadows, we’re able to offer couples a day that feels grounded and a shared reverent experience.”

Bookings Now Open

Bookings for the 2026 season are now open. Couples or groups interested in learning more about offerings, touring the farm, or beginning the planning process with Farmstead Catering are encouraged to reach out through our website www.pitneymeadows.org/agritourism or contact farmsteadcatering@gmail.com