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Situated high on a hill, amongst 10 bucolic acres, on the cusp of wine country, sits The Homestead in Upstate New York.

The historic 1854 Guesthouse, Woodlands Cathedral, The Gambrel Barn, The Wild Garden and The Mulberry Field each offer a unique setting for small gatherings, farm to table suppers, fanciful weddings and rustic retreats away from it all, yet not far from modern luxuries.

We open our doors to weary travelers and those seeking something a little different. Our home is a curated "living store" - a collection of antiques, found objects + local handcrafted goods, all available in our brick + mortar shop just down the road. Join us for your next gathering here at our little homestead, we're located in the small town of Memphis, just 7 miles from Skaneateles Lake and less than 20 minutes to downtown Syracuse.

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Jennifer G. Sent on 08/20/2022
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Wedding Venue and Team of our Dreams!!!

The Kester Homestead team and venue made it possible to turn the wedding of our dreams into a reality. The venue alone is magical untouched, and became something out of this world on the day of our wedding. With The Full Service Vision Planning package, the Kester team connected to join us in our vision and provided a level of extraordinary personalization with attention to detail and thoughtful touches that we couldn’t have dreamed up. From their team presence and warmth, exquisite vision, design and flower service, vendor recommendations, and overall availability for support and guidance, they made the entire process seamless and enabled us to soak in every moment. We truly can’t say enough about how much we love everything about The Kester Homestead, Mackenzie, and the entire team!
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Jessica S. Sent on 09/29/2020
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Perfect wedding weekend

Kester Homestead is a DREAM! This venue is absolutely incredible not only for weddings but also for just relaxing and spending a weekend. We had our small wedding ceremony at Kester Homestead and had the best time. Our families absolutely loved the scenery and were so amazed by all the different spaces to hang out. Mackenzie, the owner, is incredibly sweet, stylish (her design is ON POINT), and helpful! She made us some really beautiful flower arrangements that we are currently drying out to keep! We loved working with her and cannot wait to celebrate with them again next year at our larger ceremony.
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Alyssa V. Sent on 01/19/2021
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Photographer for Intimate Wedding at The Kester Homestead

I photographed a tiny, micro-wedding at the Kester Homestead back in June of 2020 and immediately fell in love. The space is expansive but inviting, and so rich with detail that you can quickly get lost in all of the charm. The cherry on top of this incredible space is the hostess, Mackenzie, who makes you feel so welcome and so cared for. Mackenzie and her husband are literally opening their front door for you and welcoming you into their home, which I think is pretty amazing. Between the scenery, the charm, and the hospitality, I am absolutely obsessed with this space for a cozy and intimate backyard-style wedding or elopement.
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