$4,500 starting price
201-250 guest capacity
This venue can host up to 250 guests
About this vendor
Pomona is a modern barn set on 110 acres of working farm land. The outdoor terrace features landscaping and beautiful orchard views, with a covered ceremony location. Pomona can accommodate 225 guests seated comfortably with a dance floor. Bridal loft and Groom's suite, full climate control, custom chandeliers, and fairytale ceiling drapery included.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Veteran-owned Business
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- Up to 250
Settings
- Barn
- Brewery & Distillery
- Vineyard & Winery
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Food & Catering
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
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4.5
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OMG where do we even begin?! First, Pomona is a stunning venue that is an elegant blank canvas to make your wedding dreams come true. Second, the staff at Pomona is welcoming, accommodating, and very kind. Megan C was our coordinator and she provided a great deal of comfort during this process and made wedding planning easy. She helped us with special accommodations for our grandparents and any other ideas we had for the day. Third, Pomona has so many rental items that help ease the burden of DIY brides. We didn’t want to buy so many one-time-use items, having these reasonably priced rentals allowed us to keep track of less things on an already busy day.
If you want your wedding day to be a flawless, unforgettable experience, look no further than Pomona at Blue Barn. Meg, our coordinator, went above and beyond to ensure everything ran seamlessly. Her dedication, attention to detail, and ability to handle everything with grace left us feeling completely spoiled. The bridal and groomsmen's suites were AMAZING. The food was another highlight—honestly, some of the best we’ve ever had. Guests are still raving about it, and many have told us it was their favorite wedding ever. With the added convenience of renting décor directly from them, Pomona at Blue Barn made our wedding day truly magical. We can’t recommend them enough—this venue will exceed your wildest expectations. ❤️
We had a blast working with Pomona in nearly all respects! Our guests gave us numerous compliments on our wedding reception! The venue is beautiful and a perfect canvas for any wedding theme, and having the Blue Barn Cidery across the parking lot is great as well! The surrounding orchard is a perfect photo backdrop in every season as well! The food and bar are superb! Be aware though, the waitstaff is VERY exuberant in their job duties. So keep hold of your drinks until you’re done with them. Otherwise, the staff exceeded our expectations in every way! Their preferred vendor list was a godsend to our planning process, as we were an out-of-town couple!
The venue was beautiful. We loved it from the moment we booked. The bridal and groom suite there was perfect onsite. Unfortunately there were some huge disappointments. BEWARE of these things: The coordinator was rude my husband and his grooms, my parents, the DJ’s assistant and the Pastor. My marriage license was not signed after the ceremony. I was taking pictures and asked her to ensure it was taken care of. We rented heaters for the outside patio $65 each. I asked them to be turned on at 2:30 the ceremony started at 3:30. The heaters were not turned on until 3:34 as the propane was not checked the night before. Now the owner did refund us for this, but this was still very disappointing for us. When she refunded me for the heaters she stated the coordinators assistant did not show up that day and she believes that was part of the issue as she was alone. Mind you our coordinator never communicated this with us. They also should have had a plan B for call ins. I don’t feel like that excuses her behavior. On top of her being rude, her face showed she did not want to be there. Multiple guest commented on her attitude and behavior. The owner said she reached out to some vendors and no one had responded except for catering (which they have a contract with), and that the coordinator would be completing additional trainings through HR. Not sure who she reached out to because I asked the DJ, photographer and pastor. She never reached out to them, the people I told her witnessed these situations. I responded back to her just stating that it was good she was doing additional training, but what does that do for me and my husband now? As our day is over. We felt as we deserve compensation for this. I emailed her over 3 weeks ago and I’m still waiting for a response. We also had security breech with the security company they used for their cameras. Whoever installed watch the whole wedding. We have proof as they knew a guest at our wedding and was sending screenshots and text to them all night. They are aware of this now as we sent them proof. I loved the venue. But, l would never book another event with them again. Communication was lacked, and they don’t seem to necessarily care that we didn’t have a great experience? It was more excuses than anything. I’m sorry but I’ve been short staffed at work MANY times and I am not rude to my patients. I deal with it. Additionally, my friend who got married here also had issues and she is black as well. Starting to wonder if that’s why we are being brushed off. Very unfortunate.
My husband and I got engaged in December of 2021 and there was no question that we were sprinting to Pomona to set a date for fall 2022. Our wedding was the first weekend on November. Our coordinator Megan kept the day flowing smoothly even after a family emergency occurred and I lost all sense of time. Somehow our day still ended up being the most perfect day imaginable all because of the team at Pomona. They also stood by us on our plan to have the ceremony outside. The venue is a perfect blank slate that allows you to decorate however you envisioned. We even were allowed candles and sparklers which most venues won’t let you do, so that’s also another major factor that sets Pomona apart from others. The bridal suite and groom’s suite are perfect for getting ready and the inside of the venue speaks for itself. I couldn’t have imagined a more perfect venue and team for our wedding. If you’re looking for the ideal stage for your perfect day, look no further, book them!
We also want to thank Megan for everything she did for us, she really is a fairy godmother and made our dreams come true!
Beautiful venue but 150 person minimum for food pricing was not disclosed when we paid our deposit.
We booked Pomona for our wedding and reception, and we’re so happy we did! We wanted an outdoor ceremony, with a reception that could be a mix of indoor and outdoor - and the Pomona space was perfect for what we were envisioning. The ceremony itself was beautiful, with an arbor rented from Pomona’s catalog of available furnishings, and the indoor space for the reception was breathtaking as well. The Bridal Suite upstairs was excellent for getting ready the morning of, and the Groom’s Suite downstairs was fantastic for the guys. The staff Hannah & Megan were all very helpful leading up to the event, and the day of went flawlessly. Pomona is a beautiful venue, and if you’re looking for a mix of indoor and outdoor at one location, look no further.
The best venue ever. Had everything we could’ve wished for. The staff were super helpful and made our day perfect.
-Quality food vendor (Farmhouse Table), affordable yet high end.
-Venue is classy, not trashy at ALL.
-Organized planning process; during all of my freak-outs, I was able to pop in and figure things out with my coordinators help.
-Borrowing décor was helpful too.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Pomona! Clearly it is a beautiful venue with the best bridal suite in Rochester, one of the only groom suites, and some of the most beautiful fields, but it is so much more than that. Pomona offers venue coordination services, and we were lucky enough to work with Hannah! She saw our vision better than we did at times, and really just brought the whole thing to life! She was great at answering all of our questions leading up to the wedding, despite the crazy 2021 wedding season, and really kept everything on track the day of, always making sure to check in with my husband and I the day of to ensure we were doing well! We were also so surprised to find the sweetest gift from them when we were opening presents the next day. Feeling so grateful to have been a Pomona bride, and can’t wait to continue visiting Blue Barn!
Not only is Pomona a STUNNING venue, but the entire team (Jill, Hannah, Kendyl, and everyone else!!) is so incredibly supportive and with you 100% of the way. They are so kind and you can tell they know what they're doing so that you can sit back and relax when your big day arrives. They helped bring our vision to life and we had the most perfect wedding because of their patience, kindness, generosity, and support. If I could give a 6-star review, I would in a heartbeat!
WOW. From the venue itself being drop dead gorgeous to the coordinators going above and beyond during difficult COVID times, our wedding day could have not been more perfect! Their professionalism, outgoing personalities and overall service is a 10/10. We can't thank the Pomona Team enough for making our day perfect and beautiful despite the rain!
The team at the Pomona went above and beyond to make our wedding day perfect. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and we received so many compliments from our guests. Hannah was amazing to work with from start to finish. On our wedding day we did not have to worry about one thing thanks to Hannah and Kendyl. The Pomona truly made our wedding dreams a reality. To anyone looking for an amazing venue with personable staff, I would highly recommend Pomona!
We couldn’t be more pleased with our experience at Pomona at Blue Barn Cidery. Not only is the venue absolutely stunning, but Jill and Hannah were both so amazing to work with. They maintained constant communication with us and worked hard to make sure every single detail of our wedding was perfect. It is apparent that they truly care about each of their clients and they love what they do! We would choose Pomona (and Jill & Hannah) time and time again.
Their new wedding barn was the perfect venue for our wedding! The space was bright, simple, and classic which was a perfect starting point for us to base our decor off of. Communication with the staff leading up to the wedding was great, they answered all of our questions and even brought up stuff I hadn't thought to ask. We got so many compliments on the venue and the flow of the wedding from our guests after the wedding. I couldn't have imagined a better space for our wedding!
My husband and I booked Pomona at Blue Barn Cidery before it was even built. We loved the look and feel of Blue Barn Cidery and did not even look at another venue. Jill was extremely responsive and a pleasure to work with. Pomona turned out to be even more beautiful than I could have imagined. My bridal party got ready there beforehand and we had our ceremony on the patio. We took photos on site as well. I was a little disappointed that I paid to have the bridal suite for an extra hour and the cleaning crew was still there when we arrived. I also received some feedback from our guests that our day of coordinator was a little rude to them which was disappointing to hear. Our coordinator and her team did all of the set up and take down of our flowers and decorations and did an amazing job. We had donuts for dessert that were made by Blue Barn. They were amazing and we received a lot of compliments from our guests. Overall, I would highly recommend Pomona!
I attended a wedding here in August 2019. The facilities were beautiful, tastefully decorated. The ceremony was held outside on the patio, and the patio was also available for sitting outside during the reception. The food was very good. Overall, it's a great place for a wedding. However, there were 2 things that could really be improved. I'm hoping the owners see this review and make some changes. The biggest issue was that the acoustics inside were terrible. It has a very high ceiling and sound just echoed badly throughout the space. It was almost impossible to hear what anyone was saying over the microphones. The music was so loud and echoing, many people spent the majority of the reception outside to avoid the sound. One other thing, the person acting as host/planner was very rude, not only to the bridal party, but also to me as a customer. Our reserved seating table was short one place setting. When we informed this person, she was very rude and acted as if it was our mistake before adding the required place setting. I still gave it a good rating because I believe these shortcomings can be corrected.
My husband Colby and I could not have picked a better venue for our wedding day. I remember meeting with Jill at Blue Barn June 2018 to talk about the upcoming Pomona Wedding Barn, 13 months before our big day. It was our first venue we started exploring – which I guess we explored through floor plans and a virtual video. Colby, being the rational one, wanted to go home and think about it. I said “NOPE!” and we put a deposit down that day. I couldn’t picture working with anyone better than Jill, Jeremy and our wedding coordinator, Katie. Boy was I right! Side note - Jill and Jeremy are just genuine, good people – taking their business at Blue Barn Cidery to a new level by hosting fundraisers to support the community. Any way I digress - All of our guests were excited to see the new Pomona wedding barn and they were beyond impressed. Jill and her husband Jeremy are the next Chip and Joanna Gaines. Such talented people turning their vision into a true masterpiece at a young age! They are professional, reasonable, and have thought of every detail to make sure couples are stress free with their planning. Ever since I was a little girl I dreamed of my wedding day. Pomona made my dream a reality. Thank you.
We cannot say enough great things about Jill, Jeremy, and the rest of the Blue Barn crew. We held our wedding reception there on 11/3/2018 and everything about the day was amazing. We planned our wedding in Rochester from Virginia and I’m not sure how Jill manages but every question we had leading up to the reception was answered completely and almost immediately (how do you do it, Jill?!) The thoughtful touches through the day meant SO much to us. Order the soft pretzels immediately! Every cider on tap is fantastic. The Blue Barn has a warm, welcoming feel and will always be one of our first stops to visit when we come back to Rochester.
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918 Manitou Rd, Hilton, NY
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