Stewart Farms Co-op

Stewart Farms Co-op offers a rural setting for weddings and other gatherings on a working farm in Pleasant Hope, north of Springfield, Missouri. Its grounds combine open farmland, woodland, a pond and gardens, giving event planners a choice of outdoor backdrops for ceremonies, celebrations and group occasions.

The central gathering space is a large, covered open-air pavilion with concrete and gravel flooring. For weddings, the venue can provide ceremony locations in a field, the forest, beside the pond or at the pavilion, followed by a reception under cover. The site also has dressing rooms, a preparation kitchen and bar area, accessible toilets, a shower room, fire pits, tables and chairs. Staff can assist with setting up the included facilities, property questions, waste and parking on the event day. Couples may bring their own suppliers, with the venue able to suggest external caterers, florists, bartenders and audiovisual providers.

Options range from a one-day wedding booking to a longer weekend retreat, with overnight accommodation for groups of up to 20. A weekend itinerary can include a farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, the wedding celebration and a send-off brunch. The farm also welcomes events such as baby showers, company picnics, retreats, workshops and harvest gatherings. Its trails, gardens, greenhouses and farm animals add a countryside setting for guests to enjoy between activities. Venue tours are arranged by appointment, and the team can discuss layouts and event arrangements with organisers before they book.