Echo Farm is a diversified farm of nearly 170 acres of tillable and forested land in Essex, New York, between Sprig and Whipple Mountains in the Champlain Valley.
327 Walker Rd, Essex, NY 12936
No fixed hours. Contact the farm to arrange a visit.
4.9
From 40 reviews
We had a great experience working with Farmstead Catering for our wedding! The team was so kind and very responsive to our menu requests and edits during the planning stages. I was so pleased with our Vegetarian (mostly vegan) meal. The locally grown menu was full of flavor and our guests said the meats and cheeses from the harvest table were excellent. Everything was beautifully presented and we just really couldn't have been happier with the food! Food at weddings can so often taste like a subpar afterthought, but Farmstead Catering's food was just another extraordinary highlight of the day!
The team at Farmstead Catering and Echo Farm was incredible. In all our talks and emails with Dillon and Jori, we felt so seen and knew our wedding was in talented caring hands. Their work turned out to be more thoughtful and intentional than we could have imagined. Everyone went above and beyond, the day was so stunning in huge part thanks to Farmstead. We received so many wonderful messages from guests about our wedding and every single one mentioned how stunning the catering was, how professional our servers were, and how beautifully it tied our fall wedding theme together. It took us a little while to find an ethical and sustainable caterer, and it was so so worth it. You do not have to sacrifice an ounce of flavor or elegance to work with a caterer that cares deeply about the earth, sustainable practices, and seasonality. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Echo Farm catered our small backyard wedding ceremony and we couldn’t have asked for a more personalized or intimate experience. The locally grown food was delicious and beautifully presented. Staff were flexible, respectful, and pleasant to interact with. Would highly recommend Echo if you want to curate an unforgettable event.
Rebuilding the food system, from the farm up
Top notch local dining experience. The thought and planning that goes into every meal is evident, and the people are lovely.
Farmstead catering was, without question, one of the highlights of our wedding. Most of our 120 guests were coming to the North Country for the first time; we wanted to showcase the Adirondacks at their finest, and local food was an essential element in that story. We got to work closely with the Farmstead team to create a menu highlighting all the best produce the Adirondacks offers in early summer. A few seasons before our event, they invited us to Echo Farm to meet the team and walk the farm. And we got to see first hand the care and precision with which the team produces and prepares food there. On the day, the results were spectacular. The dramatic open-fire cooking set-up was a hit with guests. The grazing tables were stunning, and the food tasted as good as it looked. The family-style dinner was the perfect way to display and enjoy the meal. The Farmstead team struck the perfect balance of ease and professionalism; in addition to fantastic food, their team was an excellent addition to the atmosphere and good vibes on the day. A huge thank you and shout out to Dillon, Jori and the amazing Farmstead team - you legends!
The process of working with Farmstead Catering for our wedding meal and floral arrangements was top-notch from start to finish. Dillon and his whole team are all absolute professionals and take such care in their craft in a way that separates them to a level leagues apart from any other caterer / floral provider we came across. Sharing a local, sustainable, and delicious farm-to-table meal with our guests was very important to my wife and I, so we were so thrilled when we came across Farmstead! Beyond the mission, their food is AMAZING. So much better than anything I ever imagined wedding catering food could be. Between the fire-grilled chicken, patty pan squash with oregano pesto, colorful beet salad, and grilled colorful carrots it was impossible to pick a favorite. It seemed that each guest had a different personal preference -- a sign of just how incredible everything was! It is so clear that the whole team at Farmstead takes such pride in their work. Chef Taylor guided my wife and I through the process of developing a veggie-forward menu and gave us full freedom to shape the meal. Kirsten made the process of picking our florals fun and easy. Her flowers are absolutely spectacular, natural, and so beautifully varied! We couldn't have asked for a better floral provider and the fact that Farmstead offered the 1-2 punch of food + flowers made everything so easy. Dillon and Jori provided high-touch support every step of the way. On-site, the open-fire cooking was a treat to see for guests and really gave everyone an appreciation of the quality and freshness of the meal. Highly recommend working with Farmstead for your wedding or any other special occasion -- they can't be beat!!
Farmstead was a joy to work with from our very first consultation. As a vegetarian, I was delighted at how flexible and creative Taylor was with our menu. Everyone who attended was raving that the food and drinks were some of the best they'd ever had. That being said, Farmstead Catering is much more than just a caterer. Their event planners assisted us every step of the way, handled our rentals, and carried us seamlessly through a postponement due to the pandemic. Our wedding would have been nothing without their help and expertise. Every little detail exceeded our expectations. We were thrilled to be able to support their mission of providing a sustainable farm to table experience. We can't recommend them enough!
