The Meadow Barn at Country Orchards

The Meadow Barn at Country Orchard is a timber-frame wedding venue set within a working 50-acre apple orchard in Harrisburg, South Dakota, just south of Sioux Falls. The orchard's more than 6,000 apple trees, along with resident farm animals like mini donkeys, sheep, chickens, and alpacas, give couples an abundance of natural backdrops for photos, and the property hosts ceremonies onsite in the orchard meadow, with the barn's interior available as a rain-day alternative. Inside, the barn's timber frame rises to a raised center ceiling under an ornate Douglas Fir roof trellis, with a loft overlooking the reception hall and crystal chandeliers as a focal point. The space accommodates up to 400 guests and includes 60-inch round tables and wooden crossback chairs, a full bar staffed by the venue's own bartenders, and an in-house sound system with wireless microphone. A covered patio with a wood-burning fire pit extends the length of the building for guests to gather outside. The venue also includes a bridal suite with hair and makeup stations and a Bose sound system, a groom's lounge with a smart TV, and a commercial prep kitchen for outside caterers to use, reflecting the venue's open catering policy. An onsite facility manager is present throughout each event, and a parking lot accommodates 135 vehicles.