Bluebird Farm History.
Michael Sikule, Sr. bought the property in 1945 after welding ships in Brooklyn during the war. He moved upstate with his mother and ran a boarding house called Bluebird Farm while continuing to weld. In 1953, he met Julie—“a Brooklyn career girl”—at a Memorial Day party. Their summer romance led to marriage, four kids, and a life filled with love and community. Over time, the property evolved with a barn addition, a hand-built wishing well, and a pond transformation. As Town Justice, Michael even married couples at the well.
In 2017, the siblings inherited the farm. Inspired by a family engagement and the property's rich history, they restored the barn together—turning it into the wedding venue it is today.
Logbook
The guest and payment log for visitors at Bluebird Farm, when it was run as a boarding house. Circa 1945.
Past Views
A view of the old barn and property, when it was fenced and had some cows. You can just see the wishing well in the distance.
Wishing Well
Susan, one of the four siblings, took pictures in front of the wishing well on her own wedding day.
Red Maple
Julie, helping plant the red maple tree that still stands outside the barn today.
Our story continues.
Learn more about the barn and its construction.