When your family spreads across Maryland and beyond, finding the right spot to bring everyone together matters. Here at The Barn at Pleasant Acres in Saint Leonard, we’ve watched families transform our 13.5 acres into their own private retreat for the day. Whether you’re planning for 40 or 300 spanning four generations, our flexible spaces adapt to how your family connects.
Families choose The Barn at Pleasant Acres for reunions because it offers 13.5 acres of private space, indoor areas for up to 300 guests, and flexible setups for all ages. With coordination, setup, cleanup, and accessible amenities included, it creates a relaxed setting where relatives can reconnect, explore nearby parks, and enjoy a full day or weekend together.
Why Families Choose Our Barn for Their Reunions
The Barn at Pleasant Acres, an 8,500-square-foot venue, gives your family room to spread out and come together as needed. The main level handles up to 300 guests for your big meal and group activities. When the teenagers want their space for games, they can head to the mezzanine that overlooks the main floor. We’ve seen families set up our cornhole boards while kids run relay races, and under the open sky. Since we include setup and teardown with your booking, you can focus on organizing instead of worrying about setting up tables.
What’s Included and What You’ll Plan
Your family reunion venue booking includes more than just space. The Barn at Pleasant Acres day of coordinator helps manage your schedule and coordinates with any vendors you bring. The guest care team assists with parking and provides golf cart shuttles from the parking area. We handle all the setup of tables and chairs before you arrive and then take care of the teardown after your family has left.
The main level includes a sound system with a microphone and playlist hookup. We have a projector and screen available. Some families create memory tables with old photos. Others hang banners celebrating milestone anniversaries. The pre- and post-event cleaning we include means you won’t spend your reunion sweeping floors.
Nearby Adventures for Extended Family Time
Families often extend their reunion into a full weekend, and Saint Leonard gives you options. Jefferson Patterson Park sits close by for morning walks before the reunion starts. Some families head to Solomons Island afterward for waterfront dining. Calvert Cliffs State Park offers hiking for the adventurous cousins. The local wineries work well for a smaller group outing the day before the big gathering.
Customize Your Reunion
Every family has its own rhythm. Maybe you need the barn farmhouse and antique barns as backdrops for the annual cousin photo. Perhaps the antique red truck becomes part of your family portrait tradition. Wine barrels can hold your welcome signs. Chalkboard signs help direct relatives to different activity stations.
The mezzanine overlooking the main floor works beautifully for family talent shows. Kids perform while adults watch from below. Or flip it and use the mezzanine for the older generation to relax while watching the activities on the main level.
Conclusion
After hosting hundreds of gatherings, we know each family brings its own energy. We adapt our approach to match yours. Quiet, formal reunions get one kind of support. Lively gatherings with kids racing everywhere need another. The Barn at Pleasant Acres staff engage with your guests, helping grandparents find seats, ensuring kids know where the bathrooms are, and keeping everything flowing smoothly. By the end of your reunion, you really do feel like part of The Barn family.
Ready to bring your family together? Call us at (443) 624-3333 to check available dates and start planning your reunion.
FAQs
How far in advance should we book our family reunion?
We recommend booking three to six months ahead, especially for summer weekends when many families gather. Contact us at (443) 624-3333 to check specific dates.
Can we bring our own food for a potluck style reunion?
Yes, our open vendor policy means you can bring your own food or hire any caterer you choose. We provide all tables, chairs, setup, and cleanup regardless of your food choice.
Is the venue accessible for elderly relatives or those with mobility challenges?
The entire venue is handicap accessible, including our indoor bathrooms. We also provide golf cart shuttle service from the parking area to help anyone who needs assistance.
Can different parts of our family use separate spaces during the reunion?
Absolutely. With the main level for up to 200 guests, the mezzanine overlooking it, the lower level for groups up to 40, and the front lawn for outdoor activities, families can spread out or gather together as needed.