Welcome to WIDE WATERS

Welcome to one of the most meaningful event venues in the Rochester area.

Wide Waters on the Canal is a 55-acre event venue along the historic Erie Canal, located at Homesteads for Hope Community Farm.

With historic barns, peaceful canal views, rustic charm, modern conveniences, and flexible vendor options, Wide Waters offers a memorable setting for corporate retreats, celebrations, fundraisers, reunions, showers, and community gatherings. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, we give you the flexibility to make the space your own.

And there’s more to discover beyond the event space: gardens, friendly farm animals, a welcoming Farm Store, community events, and opportunities to see our mission in action as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, confidence, friendships, and independence.

When you celebrate at Wide Waters, your event helps make that work possible. Every gathering supports a place where people can learn new skills, build meaningful connections, and find a community where they belong. Your event isn't just happening at the farm. It becomes part of what helps the farm grow.

RIGHT ON THE CANAL

Rustic Charm meets Natural Beauty

Nestled along the historic Erie Canal, Wide Waters on the Canal is a venue where rustic charm, natural beauty, and unforgettable moments come together. Here, every celebration feels authentic, every sunset is unforgettable, and every memory begins with you.

A Venue for Every Celebration

Wide Waters comfortably welcomes weddings of up to 100 seated guests, and 150 free flowing guests. Historic character, scenic surroundings, and flexible celebration spaces create an unforgettable experience. Wide Waters on the Canal offers a memorable setting for weddings, corporate retreats, celebrations, fundraisers, reunions, showers, and community gatherings.

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  • "First time coming and it was so nice!!! There was also live music too with tons of seating. I would come again next year to pick more flowers!"

    —Aleysha Dominguez

  • "Homesteads for Hope is a great organization. The farm sells locally grown food."

    —David Larter

  • "Homesteads for Hope had me from my first visit! There is so much to be part of and to take part in yet the pace is casual and non-pressured. Truly a place for everyone, Homesteads for Hope is a little slice of heaven right around the corner. Visit once ...you'll be back!"

    —Jeannine DeRoo

  • "The property is beautiful and the staff are the best! I love visiting the cafe’ as well. There are always special treats for me to purchase, including beautiful fresh picked flowers. The Thursday night events are a great place for the whole family to relax and enjoy the property."

    —Jane Moore

  • "Nice stop while biking the Erie Canal Trail with food and music for good causes."

    —Scot Egg

  • "Homesteads for Hope is that special vibe and the summer event spot to hang. IYKYK. Check out the website."em

    —Rhonda SanFilipo

  • "Always a joy to visit, speak with the staff, and even volunteer in the fields. You can't help but walk away with a smile on your face."

    —James Shaw

  • "Adorable, peaceful place for a county style summer evening, complete with a great duo, singing live with a guitar! Name families were enjoying a piece of normal. Very nice food truck, ice creams, and benches next to canal - can't be better!"

    —Mohri Hime

  • "What a great place to go for fresh garden food. A place where the workers are very friendly , and plant and grow the fresh produce themselves . A quiet , nice place in the back with a pond and picnic tables around. Events for people to choose from to attend. Love it there."

    —Cheryl Arnold

  • "Wonderful farming community that assists disabled/challenged adults learn job skills. Has a little store that sells the vegetables they farm and crafts created by the students. A great organization to put your support behind."

    —Linda Short

  • "A beautiful spot adding beauty to the world"

    —Kevin Markman

  • "What an amazing place for people of all abilities! It is so heartwarming to see people thrive in such an welcoming learning environment."

    —Jacqueline Yates

  • "A terrific organization with a very clear mission - and passionate, dedicated staff who are working tirelessly to develop programs and services that center on fostering independence, specialized skills development, and socialization opportunities for folks with developmental disabilities. Beyond this essential aim, there are opportunities abound to explore a working farm, with recreational and other special events throughout the year. As a musical performer for their Harvest BBQs and Fundraising Gala, I have enjoyed not only the beauty of this location, but surely the spirit and sense of community evident with those participating in the activities. Kudos to Jenny and the team at H4H!"

    —Adam Whiting