Country Charm Meets a Ballroom with a Little History

​​Ballroom at Windsor at McCarthy Tree Farm is a Middletown wedding venue in New Castle County, Delaware, offering outdoor ceremonies, an elegant indoor ballroom, and private countryside celebrations for up to 130 guests. Set on a family-operated tree farm near the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, the venue combines rustic surroundings with a thoughtfully designed reception space.

Couples can exchange vows beneath the trees, enjoy cocktails in an outdoor pavilion, and move into a climate-controlled ballroom for dinner and dancing. With reclaimed century-old wood beams, oversized 19th-century windows, and a custom pub bar, the interiors have plenty of character without feeling overly formal.

Event Spaces & Capacity

• Ballroom & Pub: A climate-controlled indoor reception space accommodating up to 130 guests, featuring reclaimed 100-year-old wood beams, a custom pub bar, fireplaces, and large historic windows that fill the room with natural light.

• Outdoor Ceremony Pavilion: A private ceremony setting surrounded by trees and greenery, with views toward the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal. Accommodates up to 130 guests.

• Cocktail Pavilion: An Amish-built outdoor pavilion with covered space for approximately 50 guests and additional lawn space for mingling.

• Wedding Party Suite: A private upstairs preparation area with a kitchenette, fireplace, hair-and-makeup space, and restroom.

• Farm Grounds: Landscaped countryside surroundings, mature trees, and historic farm structures offer distinctive settings for wedding portraits.

Catering & Bar Service

Ballroom at Windsor allows couples to work with an approved outside caterer, giving them flexibility to create a wedding menu that suits their tastes and budget.

The venue provides a catering preparation area rather than full in-house catering. Couples may also arrange their own alcohol, with service handled by a licensed bartender or caterer in accordance with venue requirements.

This flexibility makes it possible to personalize the food and beverage experience while enjoying the privacy of a dedicated wedding venue.

Why Couples Love Ballroom at Windsor

For couples who love the character of a historic barn, the comfort of an indoor ballroom, and the flexibility to choose their own caterer, Ballroom at Windsor at McCarthy Tree Farm brings everything together in one private Delaware setting.

• Private Wedding Experience: Exclusive use of the venue and farm property for the celebration, with one event hosted per day.

• Ceremony and Reception in One Location: Outdoor vows, cocktail hour, and indoor reception spaces make the wedding day flow naturally.

• Historic Architectural Details: Reclaimed wood beams, antique windows, and a custom pub bar give the ballroom its distinctive character.

• Outside Catering Flexibility: Couples can choose an approved caterer rather than being limited to a single in-house menu.

• Included Event Furnishings: Tables, reception chairs, ceremony benches, and select event furnishings are included with the venue rental.

• Private Getting-Ready Space: An upstairs suite gives the wedding party a dedicated area before the ceremony.

• Countryside Photography: Tree-lined grounds and farm buildings offer plenty of opportunities for wedding portraits.

• Convenient Middletown Location: A peaceful setting with access to Wilmington, Philadelphia, and Maryland.

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