The whole weekend—including the ceremony and reception on Sunday—is at Caboose Farm, at 14754 Manahan Rd, Sabillasville, Maryland.
There's plenty of space to hang out, relax, and explore, and also enough space for everyone to sleep. We'll have the place to ourselves, including all seven houses. The bedrooms are private, with shared restrooms and common areas.
You don't need to do anything to book a room.
The closest airport is BWI, about 75 miles away. We recommend renting a car to get from the airport to the venue. If you need a ride, or have an extra seat, we have a sign-up list to self-organize carpools—look for that in your email.
There's wifi throughout the venue, but cell service varies. AT&T or Verizon should have coverage, but others might not—and with any provider, you might lose signal during the drive. If you're relying on your phone for directions to the venue, make sure to download the whole route before you get started.
Our loved ones are spread out across the world, so we know this isn't an easy place for everyone to get to. If the cost of travel is an obstacle, we hope you'll get in touch with us—the weekend would be better with you there, and we'd like to help.
Details here—including instructions for your arrival.
Friday, May 23
Check-in starting 1:00 PM
Afternoon tea as folks arrive
Drinks at 5:00 PM
Pub night, dinner available starting at 6:00 PM
Bonfire at 8:30 PM
Saturday, May 24
Picnic brunch and lawn games
Afternoon hiking and/or hangouts
Pizza and game night
Stargazing???? Or cloudgazing.
Sunday, May 25
DIY breakfast (food provided in house kitchens)
Optional morning activities, or time to explore on your own
Lunch
4:00 PM: Gather for wedding(!)
Cocktails, dinner, dancing
Monday, May 26
Farewell brunch
House checkout at 11:00 AM
Closing time at noon
For the ceremony and reception: If an excuse to dress up makes you feel more festive, we hope you will. If dressing casually makes you feel more at ease, we hope you'll do that. Either way, you won't be the only one. If you're considering high heels: The ceremony will be outdoors, with a short walk across a slightly-uneven grassy meadow to take your seat.
The rest of the time: We're spending all weekend together, with both indoor and outdoor activities available—please dress comfortably, don't feel obligated to wear Fancy Wedding Attire for four days straight. (Or, in honor of Ryn's history of wearing ballgowns in unlikely situations, knock yourself out!)
Plan for daytime temperatures in the 60s or low 70s, and nights in the 50s or so. A little rain is possible.
You probably want to bring:
clothes for both warm afternoons and cool nights (see about Attire above)
personal toiletries (shampoo, etc.)
protection for both sun and rain
a reusable water bottle
You might also want to bring:
clothes for hiking, if you like hiking
clothes for getting wet, if you’d like to paddle around in a pond
a favorite board game, tea, snack, or drink to share, if you like
a flashlight (or new-fangled "cell phone")
allergy meds, if that's a thing for you when you're on a farm
Meals are taken care of, including the dietary restrictions you told us about, but each house does also have a full kitchen. If there's anything you'd like to bring with you, like a favorite non-dairy milk or late-night snack, feel free.
Some things you don't need to pack, if you're staying on-site:
bed linens or towels
an iron or hair dryer
Please also don't bring a gift—we're already grateful that you're picking up and traveling to spend so much of your time with us! (Besides, we won't have much room to take anything home with us afterward.)