Happily Ever After Starts Here
Conveniently located just 15minutes from downtown St Johns and surrounded by 40 acres of natural beauty, the Chalet is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Available for indoor and outdoor events.
Whether you're looking for a formal 5 or 2 course meal served to you and your guests, a country-style buffet BBQ, or a cocktail event. The Chalet can accommodate up to 150 guests for a sit-down meal, and 225 for cocktail reception.
Use the inquiry form at the bottom of the page to start planning your special day at Lester's Farm Chalet.
Ceremony
July-September, Outdoor Ceremony: $15 per person. In case of poor weather the ceremony can take place inside the Chalet.
October-June: Indoors in the Chalet: $15 per person. Please allow for two hours in between ceremony and reception for setup.
Available for setup after 12pm with the Ceremony taking place anytime after 3pm. Grounds/Venue fee $125/hr.
Seating and use of Chalet and Grounds for photos included. Minimum 50 guests. Maximum seating 100 indoors, 200 outdoors.
Reception
5 Course Dinner: Charcuterie, Pasta, Salad, Main, Dessert.
2 Course Dinner: Maple Salmon/Stuffed Chicken Breast with Dessert
Stuffed Chicken Breast/Pork Tenderloin with Dessert
Pork Tenderloin/Lemon Baked Cod with Dessert
Barbecued Chicken/Steak/Pork Ribs with Dessert
Served Buffet: Rotisserie Hip of Beef or Rotisserie Pork with Dessert
Hor D'oeuvres: ~12 pieces per guest in addition to Grazing table.
Late Night Snack: One choice for everyone;poutine, fries, pizza, tacos, nachos, mashed potato bar, sliders and even ice cream.
Custom packages and menus as well. Accommodations can be made for guests with dietary restrictions and allergies.
For a sitdown or buffet meal seating available for up to 150 guests, tables can be set in multiples of 4s.
For cocktail events seating of 50% provided in addition to several pub style tables throughout the room.
Grounds/Venue Fee $125/hr
Note: Grounds/Venue Fee for Sunday-Thursday is $125/hr with the minumum charge of $600.
Bar Services
Bar services are available after the ceremony through to the end of the evening at 1am.
A variety of local and imported beer, wine, and spirits available. Custom drink menu and signature drinks are as well.
Other options include but are not limited to, wine on the table, open bar, toonie bar, champagne for toasts, draft beer and more.
Decorations
Rental of White or Black Table cloths, $15 per table of 4
Rental of Burlap Table Runner with Lace, $15 per table of 4
Rental of Ivory Chiffon Table Runner, $25 per table of 8
Rental of White, Ivory, or Black Dinner Napkins, $2 each.
Any stolen or damaged decorations will need to be replaced at cost.
Decorations must be paid for in advance at the time of booking.
BOOKING TERMS
To confirm your reservation a nonrefundable, nontransferable deposit of $1500 is required.
The deposit is subtracted from the total invoice. Final payment must be paid 2 weeks prior by certified cheque
Cancellation Policy
You are responsible for notifying Lester’s Farm Chalet of any cancellations. In the case of cancelation the deposit is forfeited.
In addition, cancellation of the wedding event made 4-6 months (120 – 180 days) prior to the event will result in a charge of 50% of the estimated wedding cost. Cancellation of the wedding event made 3-4 months (90-120 days) prior to the event will result in a charge of 75% of the estimated wedding cost. Cancellation of the wedding event made 0-3 months (0-90 days) prior to the event will result in a charge of 100% of the estimated wedding cost.
Lester’s Farm Chalet reserves the right to cancel or reschedule an event due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.