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Last reviewed: August 3, 2026 | Invermere | Farm Weddings |

Business status: Active.

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

House of the Friesians is an equestrian wedding property near Invermere and Panorama, British Columbia. Couples researching the House of the Friesians wedding venue in Invermere will find ceremony and reception locations, three principal buildings, overnight beds and camping on the same property. Its official website identifies the venue as the home of the Royal Friesian horses and describes a mountain and countryside setting for weddings of different sizes.

The venue’s official wedding page is unusually detailed about rental options and included equipment. It also makes clear that this is not presented as a conventional full-service hotel package: couples may bring food, drinks and decorations, while catering, bartenders, transportation and several other suppliers are not included. The following profile separates documented features from matters that still require confirmation with the venue.

Services and specialization

House of the Friesians hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions, dinners and vow renewals. The property can be rented in full or in part, and the official site describes celebrations ranging from simple gatherings to more elaborate events. Couples can hold the ceremony and reception on the same property and may plan a multi-day stay that includes arrival before the wedding and a post-wedding brunch.

Ceremony choices documented by the venue include the field pergola, the barn area, the front of The Shelter and an area near The Cabin. Receptions and dinners may be held indoors or outdoors. The venue says couples can bring their own decorations and either arrange food through local caterers or bring food and drinks for use with the property’s kitchens, bar areas and barbecues.

Wedding ceremonies, receptions, dinners and vow renewals
Full-property or partial-property rental options
Indoor and outdoor event settings
Outside catering or self-organized food and drink permitted
Commercial kitchens, barbecues and bar areas available according to the selected package
Tours available by contacting the venue

Spaces, accommodation and included facilities

The three main buildings are The Barn, The Shelter and The Log Cabin. The official page describes The Cabin for groups of about 20, The Shelter for as many as 120 guests with possible additional outdoor seating, and The Barn for groups of about 50. A separate inclusions table lists tables and seating for as many as 150 under the full-venue and Barn-plus-Shelter options. Because these figures refer to different buildings and configurations, couples should request a written capacity for their intended ceremony, dinner and dancing layout.

The venue says it can provide beds for approximately 40 people. Its package details identify beds for 26 people in the Barn and 13 in The Log Cabin, with camping also available. Tents, trailers, motorhomes and campers are permitted under the published packages, but there are no hookups.

Depending on the rental option, documented inclusions include the pergola field and wooden ceremony benches, tables and seating, PA and sound systems, kitchens and refrigeration, cooking and dining equipment, bed linens and towels, showers, hot tubs, parking and standard cleaning. Exact quantities vary by package and should be confirmed on the invoice.

Service area and who it may suit

House of the Friesians is located on Houlgrave Road near Invermere and Panorama in the Columbia Valley. It may suit couples seeking a rural mountain setting where the ceremony, reception and some overnight accommodation can be kept on one property. The combination of indoor and outdoor areas also allows couples to consider several layouts rather than one fixed event room.

The venue’s bring-your-own and outside-caterer approach may appeal to couples who want supplier flexibility and are comfortable coordinating several parts of the event. It may require more planning than an all-inclusive venue because catering, drinks, bartenders, decorating, transportation, photography, a wedding commissioner and certain rentals are not part of the published base inclusions.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include multiple ceremony locations, three principal event buildings, on-site beds, camping, parking and a substantial inventory of tables, seating, sound and kitchen equipment. The property’s Royal Friesian horses and equestrian setting distinguish its identity, although the official pages do not promise that horses will participate in every wedding. Any horse-related appearance or activity therefore needs separate confirmation.

There are several practical limitations to discuss before booking. The venue states that its Wi-Fi can be slow or unavailable. Campers have no hookups, and the official directions warn that Google Maps may not locate the address accurately; the venue recommends using its GPS coordinates. Standard cleaning is included, but additional charges may apply when rubbish, decorations, furniture, coolers or used cooking and dining items are not dealt with as specified.

The website does not give a complete account of accessibility, wet-weather capacity, seasonal road conditions, event curfews or alcohol requirements. These are missing-evidence items rather than confirmed shortcomings, and couples should resolve them during a tour.

Pricing

As reviewed on August 3, 2026, the official wedding page publishes prices in Canadian dollars plus taxes. Exclusive use of The Barn, The Shelter, The Log Cabin, fields and parking areas is listed at $12,870, with Thursday-afternoon check-in and Monday-morning check-out. The Barn and The Shelter package is listed at $10,070 with the same stated check-in and check-out times. The Log Cabin package is listed at $3,000 from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning; Thursday arrival or Monday departure is listed at an additional $450 each.

The website states that 5% GST, 8% PST and 3% MRDT are not included in those prices. Parking, standard cleaning, the specified beds and camping without hookups are shown as included under the relevant package. Additional cleaning is listed at $40 per hour for each staff member, and replacement or dry-cleaning expenses may also apply. Catering and drinks are expressly excluded. Couples should request a dated written quote because pricing, taxes, availability and package contents can change.

Contact and booking

Couples can contact Ciao and Gerard Paagman at +1 (250) 342-1270 or gerard@paagman.nl. The venue invites prospective clients to arrange a visit. Its official page says the booking invoice also serves as confirmation.

The published payment schedule calls for $1,000 within 14 days of the invoice, another $1,000 before March 1 and the balance before May 1. The website also states that payments already made are not refunded or credited following cancellation and that a booking may be cancelled if the first payment is not received within two weeks. Dates may depend on the wedding year, so couples should rely on the terms in their own invoice and contract.

What couples should confirm

Before paying a deposit, ask for a package-specific proposal showing every space, overnight room, item and service included. Confirm the approved guest count for each planned layout rather than relying on the largest number published anywhere on the site.

The official contact page recommends navigating with GPS coordinates because map services may be inaccurate. Share the venue’s current directions with guests, drivers and suppliers, and discuss transportation for anyone who will not stay on the property. Last reviewed: August 3, 2026.

Availability and exclusive-use dates
Final ceremony, dinner and dancing capacities
Indoor backup plan and weather procedures
Accessibility for guests and suppliers
Accommodation assignments, camping rules and lack of hookups
Catering, bar, alcohol-permit and bartender responsibilities
Horse access or participation, if desired
Noise limits, event end time and supplier access hours before assuming them in the schedule financials or services involved, especially parking and transportation logistics to avoid delays

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Frequently asked questions

Can the ceremony and reception both take place at House of the Friesians?

Yes. The official wedding page documents ceremony and reception locations on the same property. Ceremony options include the pergola field and areas around the Barn, Shelter and Cabin, while receptions may be held indoors or outdoors.

Does House of the Friesians provide overnight accommodation?

Yes. The venue says it offers beds for approximately 40 people and identifies sleeping space in both the Barn and Log Cabin. Camping is also available, but trailers, motorhomes and campers do not have hookups. Confirm the exact room allocation for the chosen package.

Can couples bring their own caterer or food?

Yes. The venue says couples may bring food and drinks or arrange a local caterer, with kitchens, barbecues and bar areas available according to the rental. Catering, beverages, bartenders and serving staff are not included in the published rental price.

What wedding rental prices does House of the Friesians publish?

As reviewed on August 3, 2026, the official site lists the full venue at $12,870, The Barn and The Shelter at $10,070, and The Log Cabin at $3,000. These are Canadian-dollar prices before the taxes identified on the venue’s website. Obtain a dated quote before booking.

How should guests navigate to the venue?

The venue warns that Google Maps may be inaccurate for its street address and recommends using the GPS coordinates 50.53, -116.15416666666667 together with the directions on its official contact page.