Our History
Our History
We at Sylvan Ridge Farm are inspired by the property's storied past and excited that it is once again accessible to the community as a place to gather and create rich memories.
We at Sylvan Ridge Farm are inspired by the property's storied past and excited that it is once again accessible to the community as a place to gather and create rich memories.
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Our Story
Sylvan Ridge Farm is a family-owned event venue and vacation rental property just outside Milford, PA. Owners Alec and Linnea Geno live half a mile up the road with their children, Everett and Kira, and their Great Pyrenees mix rescue pups, Nova and Chaplin. They also own a Shire/Irish Cob cross, Elton, who lives at a nearby friend's farm.
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Linnea Geno (née Peckham) grew up on Cummins Hill and always dreamed of raising a family in her childhood home. She and Alec spent their first years of marriage living abroad, learning the hospitality business in New Zealand and then moving to Leuven, Belgium for Alec's graduate education. The opportunity to purchase 30 beautiful acres bordering Linnea's family property initiated their move back to Milford, Pennsylvania and the start of a four-year journey developing the land into a unique venue for the wider community to enjoy.
The vision Alec and Linnea have realized integrates the natural beauty and historical integrity of the farm and its stunning sylvan ridge. Read more about the property's fascinating history, explore the farm virtually here on the website, contact us to schedule a visit, and consider taking part in our ongoing story by booking your wedding, event, or vacation at Sylvan Ridge Farm!
Our Team
Venue Management
Alec Geno
Property Manager
Alec is a native of St. Louis, MO, but has taken nicely to life in the Northeast. He co-owns Sylvan Ridge Farm with his wife Linnea, and oversees property care, development, and financials. In his free time he enjoys strength training, mountain biking, tabletop gaming, reading fantasy, and re-watching IT Crowd. He's always up to talk philosophy over a good Belgian-style beer.
Linnea Geno
Bookings Manager
Linnea grew up here in Milford, escaped for a while, and then came back for good. She is Sylvan Ridge Farm's other co-owner, and handles occasional venue tours, contracts, invoicing, web design, and social media. Her favorite pastimes are hiking, horseback riding, playing piano, reading literary fiction, travel, and cheering for the Green Bay Packers.
Event Management
Alyssa Huddleston
Event manager / Wedding coordinator
Alyssa is a Milford local, and assumed her role at Sylvan Ridge Farm after moving back to the area following over a decade in the wedding industry in major cities like Philly, NYC, Dallas, and Jacksonville. She manages inquiries and most venue tours, leads our seasonal event staff, and personally coordinates every wedding!
She brings a wealth of knowledge, next-level organizational skills, and a keen eye for detail. Having worked with a diverse range of couples, she knows how to create unforgettable, personalized celebrations that fit the needs of each group. Outside of work, she loves spending time in nature and with her family.