Polen Farm

Polen Farm features a beautiful and historic 19th century farmhouse and barn situated on 15 picturesque acres at 5099 Bigger Road, Kettering, OH 45440. It is a favorite with area residents for weddings, receptions, meetings, celebrations of life, memorials, luncheons, small conferences, retreats, reunions and other social affairs.

The House, Banquet Room and Patio

The Polen Farm house includes a roomy living room, dining room, sun porch, and banquet room. A seasonal tent covers a large patio providing the flexibility of an indoor or outdoor event. These features make the Polen Farm House the perfect place for a small, intimate gathering of 50 up to 130 people depending on the season.

 

 

 

The Barn

Unequaled in the community is the Polen Farm Barn. Through renovation, the barn has become an ideal setting for wedding receptions, graduation parties, family reunions, company picnics and other corporate events. The lower level, which features a small service kitchen, will accommodate up to 125 people. The upper level is roomy enough for as many as 175 people. Both can be used year round.

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The Grounds and Gazebo

The grounds around the farmhouse and barn have been preserved to a large extent in their natural condition. Highlights include a formal garden patio and a Gazebo perfect for outdoor weddings and small musicals. When the facility or grounds are not reserved for a private renter, Polen Farm’s picnic areas are available for public use as well.

A brick path leads from the patio outside the Banquet Room to the Gazebo, a lovely structure so popular for outdoor weddings that it was selected for use in the Polen Farm logo. The white iron benches that face the Gazebo provide seating for 150. The use of the Gazebo is included in all rental prices or can be rented separately for wedding ceremonies.

Featured Vendors

Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events

Brock Masterson’s Catering & Events
Contact:  Traci Tobin
Phone:   937-298-1234
Cell:  937-701-8926
Email:  brockmastersonscatering@gmail.com

101 East Alex Bell Road
Suite 104 C
Centerville, OH  45459

Charlotte’s Catering

Charlotte’s Catering
Contact: Charlotte Akers
Phone: 937-456-1338
Email: chefcharlotte948@gmail.com

323 N. Baron St.
Eaton, OH 45320

Christopher’s Catering

Christopher’s Catering
Contact: Dave Krites
Phone:  937-299-0089
Email:  info@ christophers.biz

4211 Linden Ave.
Dayton, OH  45432

City Barbeque Catering

City Barbeque
Contact: Kimberly Arnold
Phone:  937-203-9075
Email:  kimberly.arnold@citybbq.com

5 E. Franklin St.
Centerville, OH  45459

Kohler Catering

Kohler Catering
Contact:  Sue, Katie, or  Emily
Phone:  937-291-3600
Fax:  937-291-8338
Email:  sales@kohlercatering.com

4572 Presidential Way
Kettering, OH  45429

Mrs. B’s Catering and Events

Mrs. B’s Catering and Events
Contact:  Sherry Wagoner
Phone:  937-676-2883
Email:  sherry@mrsbscatering.com

101 N. Main St.
Pleasant Hill, OH 45359

Florists

The Flower Shoppe

The Flower Shoppe
Contact:  Mark Brueninghaus
Phone: 937-224-7673
Email: theflowershoppedayton@gmail.com

2977 Far Hills Ave
Kettering, OH  45419

Bartending

Craft Event Bar

Craft Event Bar
Contact:  Sara Studebaker
Phone:  937-578-3679
Email: info@crafteventbar.com

12 N. Cherry St.
Troy, OH 45373

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Rental Rates

2025 & 2026 Premium Event Rental Rates

The following are considered premium events: Weddings & Receptions, Receptions, Multi-family Graduation parties and events with more than 200 guests.

Multi-family graduation parties incur an additional $200 fee per additional graduate.  Additional fees may apply based on the size of the event.

*Kettering residents receive a 20% discount on rental rates for all days (including weekdays)

Polen Premium Price Brochure 2025/2026

2025 & 2026 Standard Event Rental Rates

*Kettering residents receive a 20% discount on rental rates for all days (including weekdays)

Polen Standard Price brochure 2025/2026

Deposits & Payments

• A refundable deposit ($400 for weekends/$150 for weekdays and gazebo only) is required to hold the date for rentals.

• The full deposit will be returned after the rental if all conditions have been met.

• 50% of the full payment is due 8 months prior to the rental. The remaining 50% is due 90 days prior to the rental.

Discounts

• Individuals who live or work in the City of Kettering and businesses located in Kettering receive a 20% discount on rental rates.

• Organizations with 501 (c)(3) status receive a 15% discount on rental rates.

• Short notice rentals will receive the following discounts: Rentals within 6 weeks will receive 50% off the weekend rental rate. Rentals within 10 days will receive 70% off the weekend rental rate.

*Only one discount may be applied.

Holidays

• Polen Farm is not available Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve or Christmas Day.

• Saturday rates apply on New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day and New Year’s Eve.

Party Tent & Gazebo

• A Party Tent is available for use from April – October.

• The Gazebo only may be rented for $600 for a 2-hour time block. Weekend Gazebo-only weddings must be completed prior to 3 p.m. The house may be used to get dressed and the grounds are available for photographs during the reserved time block. No other discounts will apply.

Polen Farm Featured Vendor Sponsorship

Click here to view information about the Polen Farm Featured Vendor Sponsorship.

If you are interested in being  a Featured Vendor, please email Beth at beth.brubaker@ketteringoh.org or call 937-435-5787.

How to Rent Polen Farm

To find out how Polen Farm can best suit your needs, call 937-435-5787 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or use our contact form below.

Tours may be scheduled during office hours or on evening/weekends if needed.

When calling about your event, please have the following information available: type of event, number of people attending, and date and time preferred (first and second choices).

We are now taking reservations for 2025 and 2026. We will begin taking reservations for 2026 on January  2, 2025. Guests may reserve dates in person or by calling 937-435-5787.

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