Our Team
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Suzy & David, Owners
Suzy grew up in New York City on Park Avenue where she joined her family who have been working in the wedding business for four generations. Her husband, David, grew up down the road from the farm, never knowing that someday that land up on the hill would be his. He is a third generation farmer and maple sugar maker who started boiling sap when he was ten.
Together they have created a secluded wedding destination where his rustic utility and her sophisticated sensibility court one another. They have saved a fallow farm, two historic barns, the original farmhouse, heritage maple and apple trees, and three centuries of farming tradition.
David & Suzy are welcoming, generous, and passionate about the land.
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
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 joy.
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, Beverage Director
Thaddeus will work with you throughout 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.
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.
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!
Cassie, Catering Manager
Cassie’s love for family and over a decade in the service industry have cultivated a passion for taking care of the people around her. Getting to collaborate in the creation of moments where people gather to celebrate brings her joy and her dedication to organization can be seen in the smallest details.
Alexandra, Catering Manager
Alexandra’s 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.
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 attended the 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.
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