Dan, Wedding Planner

Dan's positive presence will guide you through the wedding planning process with the utmost care and expertise. We are sure you will love Dan's experience with weddings, quick response to inquiries, and most of all his warm smile and relaxing presence.

Shannon, Wedding Planner

Shannon is here to guide you through your wedding planning process with a smile. She is passionate about making sure every wedding is unique to each couple and that every single guest is comfortable and has a great time. She has a rescue Pommeranian and is a huge fan of dogs at weddings!

Christina, Wedding Planner & Event Coordinator

Christina has worked for a decade in arts programming, event production, and wedding planning. Design, simplicity, and organization are her superpowers and she uses these skills to coordinate events with a sense of calm and creativity. Christina loves weddings and designing events that celebrate authentic connection and the joy of togetherness.

Oscar, Event Coordinator & Muse Cider Bar, Lead Bartender

Oscar wears many hats at Valley View Farm. You can find him brewing cider, crafting bespoke cocktails at Muse Cider Bar, or helping the wedding party prepare for the big event. His magnetic personality will keep you calm on wedding day and make your guests feel as if they are in the company of an old friend.

Thaddeus, Bar Manager

Thaddeus will be working with you through out the planning process and at the farm during your big day to make sure your bar service is nothing short of perfect. Whether it is personalized cocktails or helping fine tune the details he will be by your side to ensure the bar is tailored to your exact needs.

Jake, Catering Manager

Jake fell in love with the food industry by way of working on local farms, which eventually led to a food truck and catering. He has years of experience managing events, catering teams, and food operations. He's an expert at turning chaos into calm!

Stephanie, Catering Manager

Stephanie is passionate about quality food and top notch service. Her organization, planning, and time management will ensure that your event flows seamlessly, course after course. With many years of service experience, her specific attention to guests' comfort can be felt in even the smallest touches.

Alexandra, Catering Manager

Alexandra is a Pioneer Valley native whose passion for food was ignited by a diverse family life which encouraged her to explore her palate. Going to school for culinary studies allowed her to fully experience the food service industry, while simultaneously working in many different avenues within the food and beverage world. This experience has led her to a path that combines her love of working with people and food.

Zofia, Catering Manager

Zofia’s appetite for food started at the source, with her hands in the soil, grounding her curiosity as she moves through art studios, within professional kitchens, and across dining tables. After studying architecture and public action at Bennington College, she's back home in Western Mass, happy to be settled amongst the local landscapes and communities.

Will, Executive Chef

Will's experience with food began with farming. In his time as a grower, he came to appreciate that cooking and menu design is more than the sum of constituent ingredients and dishes. It is a choreography of weather, soil health, labor, and luck; and Will's passion is to cook food that celebrates the soil and the farmers who tend

Gabby, Chef

After moving to Western Mass from Southern California, Gabby has excelled in a variety of different food industry environments that inform her experience. With a goal to bring positive change to kitchen culture, she brings a fresh perspective to our team.

Lexi, Chef

Lexi grew up in the kitchen, learning to connect with food from a very young age. The community that comes from thoughtfully preparing and sharing food feels natural to them. This deep-rooted appreciation for the nourishment that comes from food, and that comes from sharing this food with others, is translated into a passion for cooking.

Patrick, Chef

Patrick’s culinary passion began at a young age. He worked at his uncle’s bakery while learning Culinary Arts in high school and continued his education through culinary school at New England Culinary Institute. He has traveled and worked in many southern restaurants where he has found his niche and developed an eagerness for using food to its highest potential and keeping waste to a minimum. He believes cooking is always evolving and can not wait to see what the future of food will bring.

Tracey, Communications Manager

Tracey will be your first point of contact at Valley View Farm. She will guide you though the initial stages of learning about the venue, setting up a tour, booking a date, and billing.