Venue Partner · Salt Spring Island
Ruckle Farm
A heritage working farm on Salt Spring's southeastern shoreline: history, ocean fields, and weddings planned end-to-end by Folklore.
The venue
Where history meets the sea.
Perched on the southeastern shoreline of Salt Spring Island, Ruckle Heritage Farm is a place where history, nature, and love come together. Established in 1872, it remains the oldest working family farm in the Gulf Islands, offering open pastures, forested trails, and sweeping ocean views, an idyllic setting for couples seeking a celebration rooted in place and meaning. At Folklore Wedding Company, we’re proud to offer elopement and micro wedding planning at Ruckle Farm for celebrations of up to 30 guests. While our focus is on intimate gatherings, please note that the farm can accommodate larger weddings of up to 100 people (including vendors). If you’re dreaming of a larger celebration, we’re happy to point you toward the right planning support to help make that happen.
How Folklore holds your day
Planning & Coordination
From the moment you book, we work closely with you to create a relaxed, intentional experience. We handle timelines, vendor logistics, decor coordination, and on-the-day support, so you can simply be present and soak in every moment. Our weddings are inspired by the natural beauty of the island and designed to feel soulful, personal, and grounded.
Wedding Media by the Collective
Our team of photographers and filmmakers offers documentary-style coverage in digital, Super 8mm film, 35mm film, and handmade Tintype portraits. Whether you want a short highlight video, vintage black-and-white stills, or editorial-style digital coverage, we bring a deep storytelling approach and years of experience working together seamlessly as a team.
Optional Add-Ons
We offer optional add-ons to make your celebration uniquely yours. From live music, vintage photo booths, and artisanal desserts to sailboat charters and private chefs, we’ll connect you with vendors who bring something special to your day. Our team can also help plan multi-day adventures, like farm tours, wine tastings, kayaking, or spa visits so your wedding becomes an unforgettable Salt Spring Island getaway.
Celebrations at Ruckle Farm
Just the two of you, or a fewRuckle Farm Elopement
Our simple elopement package at Ruckle Heritage Farm is crafted for couples seeking a quiet, intentional celebration rooted in the history and beauty of the land. Set on one of Salt Spring Island’s oldest working farms, this experience includes full-service planning, use of the farm’s scenic ceremony sites, and warm documentary-style photography to capture every heartfelt moment. With fields, forest edges, and a timeless rural charm as your backdrop, your day will be grounded in simplicity and connection.
- Planning + coordination + design
- 3 hours photography + 3 × 8×10 tintype prints
- BC marriage officiant
- Basic florals, bouquet(s), boutonnière(s) + decor
- Cake & picnic basket
Stay a whileRuckle Farm Elopement +
For couples who wish to immerse themselves fully in the magic of the farm, our Elopement + package includes everything from the simple elopement, with the addition of a three-night stay in one of the lovingly preserved heritage homes on the property. This allows you to stretch your celebration into a multi-day experience, waking up to the sounds of the farm, exploring the island at your own pace, and savoring the slower rhythm of Salt Spring life. With the land itself holding you in its history and beauty, this package blends wedding day simplicity with a restorative getaway.
- Everything in the Elopement package
- 8 hours photography + 3 × 8×10 tintype prints
- Hair & makeup
- Venue & lodging · 3 nights on the farm, room for 8
- Cake & full meal
Up to 30 guestsThe Micro Wedding
Designed for gatherings of up to 30 guests, our micro wedding package at Ruckle Farm brings together thoughtful planning, heartfelt celebration, and a setting steeped in history. You’ll stay on-site in one of the farm’s historic homes (with a three-night minimum), allowing your celebration to unfold with ease and intention over several days. We take care of the logistics, from vendor coordination to ceremony flow, so you can be fully present with your closest people. Surrounded by open fields, heritage buildings, and the rhythms of a working farm, your wedding will be beautifully documented in an atmosphere that feels both rustic and deeply meaningful.
- Planning + coordination
- Full coverage photography + tintype prints
- Basic florals + decor arrangements
- Lodging for 8 people, 3 nights
- Cake & full meal
Up to 100 guestsLarge Weddings
Ruckle Heritage Farm offers a timeless backdrop for full wedding celebrations on Salt Spring Island. As one of the island’s oldest working farms, it blends historic charm with sweeping fields, forests, and ocean views, creating space for up to 100 guests to gather. With our Folklore team guiding the planning and capturing every moment, your celebration unfolds with ease and intention. From getting ready in the heritage homes to celebrating under the wide Salt Spring sky, a wedding at Ruckle Farm is an unforgettable experience rooted in beauty and connection.
- Planning + coordination + rentals
- Advanced florals, bouquets, boutonnières + decor
- Live music / DJ
- Lodging for 8 people on the farm
- Cake & full meal
Estimated investments: every package starts as a conversation and is tailored to your people and your day.
How many guests can Ruckle Farm accommodate for a wedding? +
Ruckle Farm works beautifully for both small, intimate weddings and larger celebrations of up to 100 guests. The meadows, orchards, and oceanfront spaces provide plenty of room for a memorable gathering, whether cozy or grand.
Does the venue include accommodations? +
Yes. Ruckle Farm offers heritage accommodations that allow couples and their closest guests to stay right on the property. The Alfred House, a grand 2½ storey Queen Anne–style home built in 1905, features four bedrooms, handcrafted woodwork, and a patio overlooking the farm and ocean. It’s one of Salt Spring’s most admired heritage homes, perfect for gathering family or the wedding party. In addition, the Norman House offers a private upstairs suite with a bathroom, giving couples or guests another unique heritage stay. Together, these spaces provide a truly immersive farm experience during your wedding celebration. For the remaining guests, there are plenty of lodging options available around Salt Spring Island, ranging from cozy B&Bs and boutique inns to vacation rentals and campgrounds.
What kind of wedding styles fit best at Ruckle Farm? +
Yes. The farm is located a short drive from Ganges and is close to ferry routes, making it straightforward for guests to reach. The drive itself passes through some of Salt Spring’s most scenic countryside and coastal areas.
Is Ruckle Farm easy for guests to access? +
Yes. Ruckle Farm offers heritage accommodations that allow couples and their closest guests to stay right on the property. The Alfred House, a grand 2½ storey Queen Anne–style home built in 1905, features four bedrooms, handcrafted woodwork, and a patio overlooking the farm and ocean. It’s one of Salt Spring’s most admired heritage homes, perfect for gathering family or the wedding party. In addition, the Norman House offers a private upstairs suite with a bathroom, giving couples or guests another unique heritage stay. Together, these spaces provide a truly immersive farm experience during your wedding celebration. For the remaining guests, there are plenty of lodging options available around Salt Spring Island, ranging from cozy B&Bs and boutique inns to vacation rentals and campgrounds.
Can we host both our ceremony and reception here? +
Yes. Most couples choose to host their full celebration at Ruckle Farm, often starting with a ceremony in the orchard or meadow and moving into a tented reception nearby.
Are there any restrictions we should be aware of? +
As a working farm and heritage property, there are guidelines around music, amplified sound, and event timing. These are clearly outlined during the booking process to ensure a smooth celebration.
What is Folklore Wedding Company’s role at Ruckle Farm? +
Folklore Wedding Company offers both planning and media support for weddings at Ruckle Farm. Our on-island planners coordinate vendors, manage logistics, and help bring your vision to life, whether that’s rustic simplicity or a fully custom design created with our design partner. In addition, our creative team provides full media coverage, including photography, videography, and specialty offerings like analog film and tintype photography. Couples can choose to work with us for planning, media, or both, creating a seamless one-stop experience for their Ruckle Farm wedding.
How does pricing work for weddings at Ruckle Farm? +
Investments listed on our site are starting estimates, based on the base costs of our core vendor team. Final pricing can vary depending on the specific services, design choices, and vendors couples select. In the end, the total may be more, or in some cases less than the starting price. While our costs reflect a planning fee that works within the current structure of each package, we also offer customized packages for an additional planning fee. Our planners work with each couple to create a clear, personalized proposal that reflects their vision and priorities.
Do we need to work with Folklore’s photographers and media team? +
Not at all. While many couples choose to work with our in-house media team because we know our partner venues intimately and have a seamless working relationship between planning and media, we are always happy to collaborate with outside creatives. The benefit of keeping everything under the Folklore umbrella is efficiency and consistency, our planners and photographers are already aligned on timelines, lighting, and location logistics, but if you have another photographer or filmmaker in mind, we’ll gladly integrate them into your wedding plan.
Begin here
Marry on the farm.
Tell us your season and your people. We'll check dates with the farm and shape a heritage celebration that feels effortless.