Drysdale’s Tree Farm

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Drysdale's Tree Farm wedding venue in Egbert offers outdoor ceremony settings and a glass-greenhouse reception space on a working tree-farm property. Its official website identifies Drysdale’s as a fourth-generation farm and continues to advertise weddings, establishing a current match for the company name, location and service represented on this page.

Couples can choose among several outdoor settings and hold their reception in a customizable greenhouse. The venue also permits couples to select their own caterer, bartender, photographer, rental company and other suppliers. This profile was last reviewed on August 3, 2026, using only pages on Drysdale’s confirmed official website for business facts.

Services and specialization

Drysdale’s specializes in rural weddings with an outdoor ceremony followed by a greenhouse reception. The official wedding page describes several ceremony choices across lawns, trees, gardens and open fields. The reception takes place in a 5,000-square-foot glass greenhouse bordered by an interlock patio, landscaped gardens and a stone water feature.

The property also provides varied photography settings. Its photography page identifies a natural stone waterfall, a bridge over a brook, gardens, forest areas, rustic fencing, a vintage-style train and vintage fire trucks among the available backdrops. These are documented physical features rather than a claim about photography quality.

Ceremony sites and guest seating

Official information describes ceremony settings for both larger and smaller weddings. Options include a forest site, lawns framed by mature trees, open-field backdrops and a 24-foot round palladium beneath mature maples. The venue says its rustic red benches provide seating for approximately 200 guests.

Hydro is available at each ceremony location for a musical entertainer. Couples should ask which settings are offered for their date, whether the approximate 200-person seating applies uniformly and what alternative is available if weather prevents an outdoor ceremony.

Reception hall and vendor flexibility

The greenhouse reception hall is listed as accommodating up to 299 guests. Its neutral interior can be decorated for either an elegant or rustic-country treatment. Shade cloth helps manage direct sun during the day; at night, the shades can be drawn back to reveal the glass roof and overhead lights.

Drysdale’s says it hosts one wedding per weekend. The published access period runs from Friday during business hours until Sunday at noon, allowing time before the event for setup and part of the following day for cleanup. Couples may choose their own caterer, bartender, photographer, rental company and other vendors. The venue can also provide a list of local vendors familiar with the property.

Service area and who it may suit

The venue is in Egbert on Simcoe County Road 56. Drysdale’s describes the property as approximately one hour north of Toronto, although actual travel time will depend on a guest’s starting point and traffic. It may suit couples comparing rural Simcoe County settings or venues outside Barrie that combine an outdoor ceremony with a covered reception space.

The format is particularly relevant to couples who want control over their vendor team and additional setup time. Those who need on-site accommodation, a fully bundled catering package or a clearly documented indoor ceremony plan should obtain details directly; these items are not explained on the official wedding pages reviewed.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

The clearest confirmed strengths are the combination of multiple ceremony settings, a covered greenhouse reception hall and a flexible outside-vendor policy. The one-wedding-per-weekend schedule and extended access window are also meaningful operational features for couples planning substantial décor or coordinating several independent suppliers.

The official material leaves several practical questions unanswered. It does not publish current wedding rates, package inclusions, accessibility details for individual ceremony sites, accommodation arrangements, bar rules or a weather-contingency plan. These are limitations in the available evidence, not evidence that the venue lacks those options.

• Reception hall documented at 5,000 square feet and up to 299 guests.
• Outdoor bench seating documented for approximately 200 guests.
• Couples may select their own principal wedding vendors.
• Published venue access extends from Friday during business hours to Sunday at noon.
• Current package details and wedding rental prices require direct confirmation.

Pricing

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. The official wedding page asks couples to email events@drysdales.ca for information and pricing, so a direct quotation is necessary before comparing this venue with alternatives.

A separate official photography page lists a photography fee of $100 per day and says the fee is waived for couples who book their wedding with Drysdale’s. This is a photography charge, not a published wedding rental price. Couples should confirm whether that fee and waiver remain applicable to their intended session and date.

Contact and booking

Wedding pricing enquiries can be sent to events@drysdales.ca. The general contact information lists 705-424-9719 and info@drysdales.ca. Couples should identify their preferred date, estimated ceremony and reception attendance, vendor plans and desired ceremony setting when requesting information.

The official photography information invites prospective clients to contact the farm about availability and arranging a walk-through. Before treating a date as secured, obtain the current quotation, contract, deposit schedule, cancellation terms and written confirmation of every included space and access period.

What couples should confirm

A site visit is especially useful because the ceremony areas differ in layout and scale. Confirm the exact space assigned to your wedding, the walking surfaces and distances between ceremony, photography and reception locations, and how guests with mobility requirements will move around the property.

The greenhouse and outside-vendor model also make operational details important. Ask the venue to document the following before signing.

• Current wedding rental fee, taxes, deposit schedule and payment deadlines.
• Maximum seated capacity for the planned layout rather than the building maximum alone.
• Rain, wind and extreme-temperature plans for the ceremony and greenhouse.
• What tables, chairs, benches, lighting, power, washrooms and cleanup services are included.
• Catering, bartending, alcohol, insurance and licensing requirements for outside suppliers.
• Decorating restrictions, delivery windows and the precise Friday-to-Sunday access schedule.
• Parking arrangements, accessibility and nearby accommodation or transportation options.
• Availability of the preferred ceremony site and any seasonal restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

Can Drysdale's Tree Farm host both a ceremony and reception?

Yes. Its official wedding pages advertise outdoor ceremony sites and a glass-greenhouse reception hall. Couples should confirm the assigned ceremony location and the weather backup for their date.

How many wedding guests can the venue accommodate?

The greenhouse reception hall is listed for up to 299 guests. Outdoor ceremony benches provide seating for approximately 200. Because these figures refer to different spaces, confirm the permitted capacity for the exact layout and event plan.

Can couples bring their own wedding vendors?

Yes. Drysdale’s states that couples may choose their own caterer, bartender, photographer, rental company and other vendors. The venue also maintains a recommendation list, but couples should request the current insurance, licensing and access requirements for every outside supplier.

How long is the wedding venue available?

The official reception-hall page says access runs from Friday during business hours until Sunday at noon. Drysdale’s describes this as an extra day for setup and half a day for cleanup. Contracted access times should still be confirmed in writing.

Does Drysdale's publish wedding prices?

Current wedding pricing is not explicitly published. Couples are directed to events@drysdales.ca for pricing. A separate $100-per-day photography fee is published and is described as waived for couples who book their wedding with the venue.

Sources checked

• Welcome To Drysdale's | Drysdale's
• Weddings at Drysdales | Drysdale's
• Ceremony Sites | Drysdale's
• Reception Hall | Drysdale's
• Photography | Drysdale's
• Something For Every Season | Drysdale's

Address: 6635 Simcoe County Rd 56, Egbert, Ontario, Canada, L0L 1N0

Phone: 705-424-9719

Website: https://www.drysdales.ca/