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When you picture your first look, what do you see? Most couples imagine a quiet doorway, a hotel hallway, maybe a garden path. We think you deserve something better. At Born to Run Farm , your first look happens on top of Point Mountain, with North Jersey stretching out below you and the farm's pastures rolling into the distance. The moment your partner turns around, there's nothing between you and the view. No ballroom chandeliers overhead, no manicured hedges boxing you in.

There's something about standing on top of Point Mountain that changes how you see your wedding day. The valley spreads out below, the breeze carries through the open air, and suddenly you're not just planning an event. You're creating a memory in a place that feels like it was waiting for you. We've been welcoming couples to Born to Run Farm  since 2016, and every wedding here tells us something new about what romance really means. It's in the way a groom tears up when he se

You can spend months choosing your flowers, your dress, and your ceremony music. But here's what guests actually remember: the moment they walked up to a vintage horse trailer serving cocktails on a mountaintop at Born to Run Farm . We added the vintage horse trailer bar to our Elouise package because couples kept asking us how to make their cocktail hour feel different. Not just pretty, but memorable in a way that felt authentic to the farm. The trailer sits alongside wine b

There's something about the hour before sunset that transforms an already beautiful setting into something unforgettable. At Born to Run Farm , we watch it happen nearly every weekend during the wedding season. The light shifts, the mountain views deepen, and couples who booked us for the scenery suddenly realize they're standing in the middle of a photographer's dream. We're a family owned open air venue on top of Point Mountain in Glen Gardner, and we've hosted weddings her

When you book a wedding at Born to Run Farm , you're not just renting a space. You're joining a story that started in 1978 when Jay and Joan Gerish fell in love with a mountain top in Glen Gardner and decided to make it theirs. We're still here, still family owned, and we'd like to share what happens behind the scenes at our farm. Not the polished Instagram version, but the real work and heart that goes into turning a functioning cattle farm into your wedding day backdrop. Ho

We've been part of hundreds of celebrations on Point Mountain, and there's something we've learned: the weddings people remember years later aren't just well executed events. They're experiences that feel personal, unhurried, and rooted in a place that matters. Born to Run Farm  started as a family retreat in 1978 when Jay and Joan Gerish fell in love with this mountaintop in Glen Gardner. In 2016, we opened our gates to couples who wanted something different from a ballroom.

Every celebration tells a different story. At Born to Run Farm , we've learned that a corporate retreat needs something entirely...

When couples visit our family-owned farm in Glen Gardner, they often ask about the best time of year for their celebration. The truth is,...

When you step onto our 129 Mountain Top Road property in Glen Gardner, something shifts. Maybe it's the way the light hits our meadows,...

When couples visit us at Born to Run Farm, they often ask about vendor policies first. We get it. You've found the perfect photographer,...

When you're planning your wedding day, there's something magical about celebrating under the open sky. At Born to Run Farm , we've...

Planning an outdoor wedding means embracing nature's beauty while ensuring your guests stay comfortable throughout your celebration. At...

Hosting a baby shower or bridal shower at a farm venue brings something truly special to the celebration. With a rustic setting, scenic...

A rustic wedding is more than just a theme, it’s a way to create an authentic and deeply personal celebration surrounded by nature. In...

Creating a relaxed, engaging atmosphere is one of the biggest challenges when hosting a corporate event. Many planners in North Jersey...

Farm weddings have become increasingly popular among North Jersey brides, and the reasons are clear. Many couples are now prioritizing...

Hosting a rustic birthday party in North Jersey can be a beautiful and memorable experience when you have the right event venue. At Born...

Planning an outdoor wedding or event in North Jersey can be magical when you find the right venue. Born to Run Farm  in Glen Gardner, NJ,...

Bridal showers are more than just another pre-wedding event. They’re a time to celebrate love, friendship, and the joyful journey ahead...

Weddings are meant to reflect who you are, your style, your story, and your connection to each other. In New Jersey, where the scenery...