The barn
Located just outside of Corning, New York, Homestead Blessings is a timeless and elegant Finger Lakes barn wedding venue where rustic beauty meets modern comfort. Every detail of the property has been thoughtfully designed to create a seamless and memorable experience for couples and their guests.
Set on a peaceful countryside farm, the venue centers around a beautifully restored 1860s dairy barn that blends historic character with modern amenities. Surrounded by rolling green fields, tall trees, and open landscape, Homestead Blessings offers a naturally stunning backdrop for weddings and special celebrations.
Inside the barn, couples can host friends and family in a warm and welcoming space featuring chandeliers, heated floors, a custom bar, and updated restrooms. Just outside, a stone patio provides the perfect place for guests to gather, relax, and enjoy the countryside views during cocktail hour and the whole event.
For larger weddings or added flexibility, the venue also features a reception tent set on a heated concrete pad, creating the perfect option for expanded guest lists or a comfortable backup plan in case of inclement weather.
Couples may choose to exchange vows in one of the venue’s outdoor ceremony locations, surrounded by open fields and woodland, creating a peaceful and romantic setting for the start of their new chapter together.
At Homestead Blessings, our commitment to simple pleasures, natural beauty, and warm hospitality has made it one of the most sought-after barn wedding venues near Corning in the Finger Lakes region.
Owner + Director of Operations
Christianna Parker
Christianna Parker is the Owner and Director of Operations at Homestead Blessings, where she helps bring each couple’s wedding vision to life.
Her passion for planning events — and her undying love for weddings — began at a very young age. Christianna has always been fascinated by everything wedding-related. In fact, she remembers “planning” a wedding for all of her cousins when she was just six years old. There was a bride, groom, dancing, a tea party, and of course cake! She handled every detail, right down to the dress and veil. You could say the wedding bug has always been in her veins.
As she grew older, Christianna moved to Florida and became involved in a family catering and event business, where she gained firsthand experience working behind the scenes at many different celebrations. Watching the months of planning come together for couples on their wedding day only deepened her love for the event industry.
Eventually, Christianna returned home to Upstate New York, reconnected with the sweet boy she had known since high school, and the two were married — right here at Homestead Blessings. Her father, a hardworking perfectionist, completed the barn renovation just in time for their wedding celebration. After such a beautiful experience, it quickly became clear that the barn was meant for more than just one special event.
Just one month after her wedding, Christianna and her mother officially launched Homestead Blessings as a wedding venue, opening the doors for couples to celebrate their own love stories in the same meaningful space.
Today, Christianna finds incredible joy in helping couples create unforgettable weddings. Seeing a bride realize that her dream wedding has become a reality — surrounded by her new partner, family, and friends — is what makes this work so rewarding.
When she isn’t at the venue, Christianna enjoys time at the gym, fresh flowers, hiking, and outdoor adventures with her little family. She also loves traveling, spoiling her nieces and nephews, photographing the beauty around her, and experiencing everything that Upstate New York has to offer — from discovering local coffee shops to relaxing by the region’s beautiful lakes with a good book.
Owner + Operator
Susan Efthimiou
Susan Efthimiou is the owner and operator of Homestead Blessings, a family-owned barn wedding venue in the Finger Lakes near Corning, New York.
Susan grew up in a military family, moving often and attending many beautiful and professionally hosted events along the way. From a young age, she noticed how meaningful each event was for everyone involved — from the person receiving an award to the wait staff working behind the scenes to make every detail perfect. Those experiences helped shape her appreciation for thoughtful hospitality and well-planned celebrations.
Later, Susan met her smart and handsome husband, Marc, and together they built a wonderful family that now includes nine children and nine grandchildren. In their home, birthdays, holidays, dinners, and everyday gatherings are cherished traditions. Susan believes that time spent with family is one of life’s greatest blessings, and she loves seeing other families share those same meaningful moments together.
Over the years, Susan has also watched four of her children plan their own weddings. From choosing napkin folds and centerpieces to admiring each beautiful dress, she has experienced firsthand the joy, excitement, and emotion that make weddings so special. The dancing, laughter, happy tears, and lifelong memories created during these celebrations are truly unforgettable.
Being a small business owner, mother, wife, grandmother, and friend is a dream come true for Susan. She is honored to welcome couples to Homestead Blessings and looks forward to helping them create beautiful memories with their loved ones for years to come.
When she isn’t at the venue, Susan is growing her business Soupapotamus and enjoys family picnics, homemade cake, tending to her flower gardens, boat days, relaxing at Siesta Key Beach, and a really good cup of coffee.