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WaterStone Estate and Farms, located in Newmarket Ontario is a top-rated wedding venue and one of the most beautiful settings in the Greater Toronto area and York Region areas. If you're planning an event with an English garden theme, a rustic chic theme, a farm theme, a vintage theme, or a rural elegance theme, this venue is the perfect choice. With its equestrian backdrop and spectacular Heritage Barn overlooking 100 acres of rollings hills, WaterStone Estate & Farms will charm you, your family, and all your guests!

Facilities and Capacity

You can choose the elegant Hunt Clubhouse or the grass terrace for a tented wedding reception and you have four outdoor sites to choose from including the breath-taking Heritage Barn for your ceremony site. WaterStone will indulge you with exclusive us of the event grounds for your special day. The Hunt Clubhouse has a total guest capacity of 150 people including and 200 people for tented receptions. Abundant photography locations are available for you to preserve the picturesque country elegance of your day.

Services Offered

WaterStone's wedding coordinators will work with you to bring your personalized vision of your special day to life. They are there from the day you choose WaterStone til your post-event followup. These top-rated coordinators will provide you with Wedding Planning manuals that include preferred vendors, timelines, and templates for day-of agendas and will insure your experience is impeccable. They can even arrange for you to arrive to your wedding ceremony on a horse and carriage, creating a truly rustic yet romantic ambiance for your celebration.

Cuisine

You will have a personalized chef's tasting with one of our top-notch caterers who provide a broad range of classic and cultural cuisines, dietary requirements and service styles. WaterStone takes pride in choosing all the best teams to help you create your wedding menu from traditional to unique, with delicious menus and polished, professional servers. Your guests will rave and remember the amazing food at your wedding for a long time!

Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet hall
Country club
Farm
Historic
Manor

Describe the style of your venue:

Classic
Country
Rustic
Vintage

What kind of settings are available?

Covered outdoor
Indoor
Uncovered outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal shower
Engagement party
Rehearsal dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bridal suite
Catering / bar
Clean up
Event planning
Event rentals
Set up

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail reception
Dessert
Family style
French service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash bar
Open bar
Outside alcohol

What event items are available?

Aisle markers
Aisle runners
Altar/arches
Centerpieces
Dance floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair access

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$3,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Set up
Clean up
Event planning
Chairs
Tables
Linens
China
Flatware
Glassware
Parking
Bridal suite

What is the average catering price per person for plated service?

$80

What is the average catering price per person for buffet service?

$90

What is the average catering price per person for stations?

$80

What is the average catering price per person for hors d'oeurves?

$12

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake cutting
Server(s)
Dessert

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$8

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartenders
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Reviews for Waterstone Estate and Farms

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Jacqueline Sent on 18/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Day!

Our wedding at Waterstone Estate was honestly the perfect day. There were many factors that we liked upfront about the place, including that it was easy to get to, the price was fair, and the staff were very honest and transparent about costs - they truly had no hidden fees.

Meaghan, Cynthia - Venue Coordinators - Amazing!! 5 stars all around. They both truly want to make your dreams come true. I would tell Meaghan my ideas or thought process and she would make it happen or give her opinion. They are organized, professional, and I did not worry about anything during my day because Meaghan was so on top of everything. I will miss speaking with her ever so often!

Food - Bradshaw Catering - Amazing!! You hear a lot about weddings having okay-ish food, but all of our guests were highly complimenting us and said the hors d’oeuvres were fantastic. All of the food was delicious, fresh, and hot when we received it. They took allergies seriously, and I liked the head chef who was a super nice guy.

Bartenders and Overall Staff - Drinks were yummy! Service was quick and they followed our recipes to a tee. All of the staff were kind, attended to our needs, and were fast and efficient.

Environment/Decor - What we really enjoyed about Waterstone was that it was almost a blank slate with a lot of potential. The layout is very simple and efficient and all in one place so it’s easy to transition from the ceremony to cocktail to dinner to dancing. You can dress up the venue as much as you want, or it’s great enough to stand on its own with the rustic feel. We had just under 100 guests, which in our opinion was the perfect number where it felt super intimate without feeling crowded. We pushed the middle tables to the sides of the room and tore down the head table after dinner, and that was more than enough room for dancing.

Dog Friendly - self-explanatory! Having our pup was a huge plus for us so we were over the moon we could include her in our day.

We are so glad we chose Waterstone and would highly recommend them to anyone. I would 1000% do it all again!
Lily
Lily Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue and Staff

We had our wedding in September 2026 and it was amazing!! Waterstone is truly a beautiful venue. There are a lot of photo locations available on site. We had our ceremony in the Heritage Barn, and with all the decor and drapery it is magical! Then we had our reception in the Clubhouse, which our friends and family helped decorate.

Meaghan our venue coordinator walked with us through all steps of the planning process and was so helpful and communicative. She gave us a lot of helpful support and such a joy to work with.

The catering company, Bradshaw catering did a wonderful job with the meal and we even did the stone fire pizza at the end of the night, which was a huge hit.

All of our guests said the venue was so beautiful all night.

Highly recommend if you're looking for a beautiful scenic venue with loads of photo ops!

Thank you Waterstone!!
E
Emily Sent on 07/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue All Around

Waterstone was an absolute dream to work with for our wedding this past August. From our initial visit we got the feeling that this was a place that truly cared—and we were right. Meaghan was our coordinator and I can truly say there is no one like her! Her professionalism, kindness, knowledge and expertise were an integral part of making our day outstanding. She kept us on track, made me feel better when I was stressed, and never made us feel like there were too many questions. The food was excellent as well, and the grounds were gorgeous and well kept. We had so many compliments throughout the night about how great the property, venue, and service was. Our day was truly perfect with nothing going wrong, in large part to the outstanding people that work here. We are truly lucky that we found Waterstone. Waterstone doesn’t make you feel like you’re just another customer for their business, they are just as excited as you are about your day, and they will go above and beyond to ensure you feel happy, cared for, and have an amazing wedding. Thank you Waterstone!
Andrea
Andrea Sent on 01/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfection!!!!!

Everything about our experience with WaterStone was PERFECT. From the second we walked through the door on our first tour, nothing felt stressful, nobody was pushy. Our venue coordinator was Meaghan, who we dealt with for the entirety of our wedding. She made everything so effortless and SO stress free! She was always available and got back to all my emails so quickly, ready to answer any questions.

The catering company was amazing, the food was perfect. Lots of choice, and were very accommodating to allergies and restrictions. Aside from catering, you pick all of your other vendors, which they give you a preferred list, but you are not obligated to pick from.

We had our ceremony in the heritage barn which is so naturally stunning. All we added was an aisle runner, some arbour flowers and a few decor pieces outside of the barn. The natural look is the beauty itself.

The grounds are absolutely stunning. All of the trees, natural greenery, etc, make for such a beautiful spot with no extra decor needed.

Our wedding day was absolutely perfect thanks to WaterStone. We would recommend this venue to anyone!
Carolanne
Carolanne Sent on 28/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect Wedding Venue

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Waterstone, from start to finish Meaghan was kind, professional, accommodating, helpful and genuinely excited for our big day. They were very flexible, and really allowed for us to make the wedding our own. And on the day of, everything was executed flawlessly, little hiccups were taken care of without us even being aware of them.
We had nothing but phenomenal feedback from all of our guests, from the food to the grounds. And it was affordable! They have recommendations for every vendor you could need. Waterstone is all around a fantastic place!
Tyler
Tyler Sent on 26/04/2026
4.6 out of 5 rating

Great spot for your wedding

Very professional and organized my wedding we t off without a hitch. Beautiful place can't go wrong
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 24/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Winter Wedding of our dreams

My wife chose Waterstone Farms as soon as she visited. The atmosphere is beautiful and the staff made our wedding more amazing than we could have ever dreamed of.
Chelsea
Chelsea Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Wedding Venue

My husband and I got married here on Sunday, October 19, 2025. WaterStone has the most stunning property. We have no connection to Newmarket but chose to have it here simply because of the beautiful venue itself and the wonderful staff we met, namely Meaghan. We opted to have our ceremony take place in the barn and only added a couple flower arrangements for the arch. This place has so much charm and character that very few additions are needed. The clubhouse for the reception is beautiful as well. So inviting with a lovely view out the windows/patio. Our wedding co-ordinator, Meaghan, was an absolute rockstar. She was so sweet and helpful throughout the entire process and on the day. Meaghan is knowledgeable, motivational, and kind. The food was incredible, I still have guests speaking fondly of their meal. PS we added late night pizza station - highly recommend. Thank you Meaghan, thank you WaterStone. We had the best wedding day.
Jordan
Jordan Sent on 08/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Truly the Wedding of Our Dreams

My husband Chris and I got married at the beginning of September and it was absolutely incredible — right down to the last detail. The staff at Waterstone truly took care of us and offered the best support. They treat you like family.

The food was phenomenal, with plenty to choose from. We opted for a buffet-style meal and everything was hot, fresh and cooked to perfection.

One of the best parts of this venue is that they include a wedding coordinator. Meaghan took amazing care of us and kept everything on track. Cynthia was so sweet too — everyone was! Meaghan not only helped me stay organized but also showed up on the day with the best energy — she was so kind and genuinely uplifting.

Another special touch is their beautiful horse on the property. We took photos with the horse and I even made my ceremony entrance on horseback. Jessie and the girls at the barn were so attentive, kind and helped me feel completely comfortable with the horse. Jessie stayed with me the entire time and made the experience unforgettable.

If you want to feel like a princess, these fairy godmothers will make it happen. 💫
Irene
Irene Sent on 27/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Loved this Venue

We are so glad and happy that we chose this place to be our venue for the wedding. It was beautiful and the staff was amazing. We loved Cynthia, our coordinator, she was super flexible and accommodating. But what sold us on this venue, after seeing so so many, was seeing how they treated other bride and grooms. On the day we went to visit the venue for the first time, there was a wedding happening that evening, and some of the decor was already set up. As the staff showed us around the venue, they were also fixing up little things like bows and straightening table cloths to make sure the day was perfect for the wedding that evening. Even as we walked back in from the porch (it was winter), a staff member swept where we walked to make sure there were no muddy footprints anywhere. Seeing this, we were really able to feel how the staff cared not only for the business but the bride and groom as well. Waterstone also allows for pets so we were very happy to be able to include our dog on our wedding day. In terms of pricing, I felt that it was very affordable in comparison to some of the other venues we visited. They also provide the option of having the ceremony in multiple locations, so there's A LOT of beautiful locations where you can take pictures for the day. In addition, they only have one wedding a day there so it great. We had a wedding of about 100 people so it was perfect for a tight knit wedding. We are so glad we decided to go with them.
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17900 Dufferin Street L3Y 4V9 Newmarket (Ontario)
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